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million media rights and marketingh deal that puts Georgia in the upper echelon ofcollege contracts. The new worth $11.6 million would be the most lucrative annual rightx agreement incollege football, according to data from Streeg & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal, a sisterd publication of Atlanta Business The deal tops the $11 million annual deal recently reachex with . The total payoutg would rank No. 5 in the nation, abov every Southeastern Conference institution exceptthe . The deal will help Georgiaz stay at amongthe .
The Bulldogs generated the second-highesty revenue in college football and rankerd in the top 15 overall in sports income in according to a report June 15 inSportsBusiness Journal. Georgia’sz previous deal was wortnh between $8.2 million and $8.3 million annually, according to SportsBusiness "We are extremely pleased to partner with ISP Sports to delivefr Georgia Bulldog programming to the Bulldogg Nationand beyond," UGA Athletics Director Damon Evans said in a "This agreement will provide the infrastructure to deliver our content and message through various mediums that will continue to make the University of Georgia a leaderd in intercollegiate athletics.
" The deal also appears to be the largest for N.C.-based ISP, according to the SportsBusiness Journal. "We are elatef to extend our relationship with an outstanding universityh and oneof America's truly elite athletic programs," said Ben ISP chairman and CEO, in a "We have enjoyed an excellentr relationship with Damon and his remarkable team of administrator and coaches and look forward to an even greater partnershilp in the years to come. We appreciat e the university's confidence in ISP and are committeds to providing the Bulldog Natioj with the finestin programming, corporate sales and service.
” ISP is the current manager of the sponsorship and marketing rights. Underf the new deal, ISP adds radio broadcastingv and coaches’ television show rights. and its WSB-A 750 affiliate previously heldthosde properties. The radio station has broadcasrt gamessince 1939, and held the radio network and coaches’ show rightsd since 1995. In a separate deal with Cox WSB will remain the flagship station for the nexteight "I’m especially pleased that WSB News/Talj 750 will continue to be our flagship station," Evans said. "We have a long histort and tradition with WSB which is one ofthe country’s premief radio stations.
That relationship will continue providinv the very best coverage for Georgiasports teams."
пятница, 30 декабря 2011 г.
среда, 28 декабря 2011 г.
CU-Boulder lab lands $42M NASA space-sensor contract - Denver Business Journal:
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The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at CU will buile the Total and Spectral SolarIrradiancde Sensor, or TSIS, to fly on one of the Nationa l Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System satellites that have been plannerd for 15 years. The satellit e system is a joint government project of the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration, the Departmeng of Defense and NASA. Northrup Grumman is the lead contractor on the and Boulder-based is a sub-contractor building a test satellitw for the system. The TSIS sensor is only one of the NPOESa instruments being built bya university, CU said in its announcement.
It was amongg several features of the NPOESS system to be strickej over the yearsin budget-cutting moves only to be restorer later. NOAA pumped $74 million in stimulus funding into TSIS and another NPOESeS sensorto jump-start their development and prevent delays in the ultimate collectio n of climate data of the satellite Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colorado, was chairman of a U.S. Houss Representatives aerospace committee when some of the NPOESa program changes werebeing debated.
On Friday, he praised the announcement the sensor will be built and hailed the job creationb it will lead to in Coloradlo because CU was chosen forits “Without the sensor we would have lost a 30-yearf record of crucial weather and climate data,” Udall’xs said in a written statement. “There was a time when it was uncleaer whether this sensor would ever be so I am especialluy pleased to hearthis news.
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The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at CU will buile the Total and Spectral SolarIrradiancde Sensor, or TSIS, to fly on one of the Nationa l Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System satellites that have been plannerd for 15 years. The satellit e system is a joint government project of the National Oceanic andAtmospheric Administration, the Departmeng of Defense and NASA. Northrup Grumman is the lead contractor on the and Boulder-based is a sub-contractor building a test satellitw for the system. The TSIS sensor is only one of the NPOESa instruments being built bya university, CU said in its announcement.
It was amongg several features of the NPOESS system to be strickej over the yearsin budget-cutting moves only to be restorer later. NOAA pumped $74 million in stimulus funding into TSIS and another NPOESeS sensorto jump-start their development and prevent delays in the ultimate collectio n of climate data of the satellite Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colorado, was chairman of a U.S. Houss Representatives aerospace committee when some of the NPOESa program changes werebeing debated.
On Friday, he praised the announcement the sensor will be built and hailed the job creationb it will lead to in Coloradlo because CU was chosen forits “Without the sensor we would have lost a 30-yearf record of crucial weather and climate data,” Udall’xs said in a written statement. “There was a time when it was uncleaer whether this sensor would ever be so I am especialluy pleased to hearthis news.
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понедельник, 26 декабря 2011 г.
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percent at in fiscal 2009 as it opened more but comparable-store sales fell in the tough retailk climate. The Burlington, N.J.-based company operates 433 stores, includinfg one at in Guilderland and at Latham Circle Mall in Net sales from continuingf operationswere $3.54 billion in the fiscal year that ended May 30, compared with $3.39 billio n in the previous year, according to the company. Burlingto opened 36 stores during the Sales at stores open at least a a critical gauge in theretail industry, fell 2.5 percent during the “We are very pleased to continue to report a tota l sales and market share increase,” CEO Tom Kingsburyh said.
“In addition, the ongoing success of our cost reductioj initiative has enabled us to end the year with a more curren inventory position as we move into the 2010fiscalk year.” Fiscal fourth-quarter sales rose 3.9 to $811.5 million, but comparable-store sales fell 3.1 percenrt during the quarter. Two stores that had closed due to Hurricans Ike were reopened during thefourtb quarter.
percent at in fiscal 2009 as it opened more but comparable-store sales fell in the tough retailk climate. The Burlington, N.J.-based company operates 433 stores, includinfg one at in Guilderland and at Latham Circle Mall in Net sales from continuingf operationswere $3.54 billion in the fiscal year that ended May 30, compared with $3.39 billio n in the previous year, according to the company. Burlingto opened 36 stores during the Sales at stores open at least a a critical gauge in theretail industry, fell 2.5 percent during the “We are very pleased to continue to report a tota l sales and market share increase,” CEO Tom Kingsburyh said.
“In addition, the ongoing success of our cost reductioj initiative has enabled us to end the year with a more curren inventory position as we move into the 2010fiscalk year.” Fiscal fourth-quarter sales rose 3.9 to $811.5 million, but comparable-store sales fell 3.1 percenrt during the quarter. Two stores that had closed due to Hurricans Ike were reopened during thefourtb quarter.
суббота, 24 декабря 2011 г.
Helping to make the holidays convenient and safe - Jacksonville Daily Progress
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Helping to make the holidays convenient and safe Jacksonville Daily Progress Firemen, policemen, hospital staff and convenience store employees, many having their own families, will be working Christmas Day to make sure Jacksonville can enjoy the holiday. Jacksonville Fire Chief Paul White said all the firefighters will have to ... |
среда, 21 декабря 2011 г.
Trail Blazers rebound from 'Black Friday' and embrace new up-tempo style - Washington Post
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Trail Blazers rebound from 'Black Friday' and embrace new up-tempo style Washington Post In what has become known as Black Friday around the organization, the Blazers' hopes to see Brandon Roy, Greg Oden and LaMarcus Aldridge lead the team to NBA glory were dashed. Instead, Roy retired, Oden had another knee setback and Aldridge's training ... |
понедельник, 19 декабря 2011 г.
Patrick Harr becomes Asankya chairman - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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Harr recently founded the to work with vendorson go-to-markety strategies in the “Cloud” (virtual storage of and with enterprises on adoption of cloud-based technologies. Asankyza said Harr helped pioneer the emerging cloud storags market as founder and CEOof , raisingt $18 million in venture funding, launching the company's worldwider storage delivery network and securing more than 600 customers includingg GE, the Planet and "I look forward to working closely with the companyt as chairman as it introduce s its cloud application network service," Harr said in a news "Asankya has powerful technology with its parallel networking algorithms which enable 40-timews performance improvement for delivery of applications over the Internet.
With the growingy adoption by organizations accessing applications over the Internet and the inherent reliability and security challenges ofdoing so, Asankya has a bright future ahead of
Harr recently founded the to work with vendorson go-to-markety strategies in the “Cloud” (virtual storage of and with enterprises on adoption of cloud-based technologies. Asankyza said Harr helped pioneer the emerging cloud storags market as founder and CEOof , raisingt $18 million in venture funding, launching the company's worldwider storage delivery network and securing more than 600 customers includingg GE, the Planet and "I look forward to working closely with the companyt as chairman as it introduce s its cloud application network service," Harr said in a news "Asankya has powerful technology with its parallel networking algorithms which enable 40-timews performance improvement for delivery of applications over the Internet.
With the growingy adoption by organizations accessing applications over the Internet and the inherent reliability and security challenges ofdoing so, Asankya has a bright future ahead of
суббота, 17 декабря 2011 г.
Flood opens window into NY fort's historic past - Wall Street Journal
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Flood opens window into NY fort's historic past Wall Street Journal They were connected by log walls about 150 feet long and 12 feet high, with a chapel erected in the open middle ground of the fort, Roets said. Built along the east bank of the Schoharie Creek a couple hundred yards south of where it flows into the ... |
четверг, 15 декабря 2011 г.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Master of Monsters trailer - Computerandvideogames.com
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VG247 | Final Fantasy XIII-2 - Master of Monsters trailer Computerandvideogames.com Square Enix has released a new Final Fantasy XIII-2 gameplay trailer titled 'Master of Monsters'. "For the first time in a Final Fantasy game, the player has the ability to capture monsters for use in future battles," the publisher said. ... Final Fantas y XIII-2 'Master of Monsters' trailer Final Fantasy XIII-2 video and screens do monster mash Details Of Famitsu's Perfect Final Fantasy XIII-2 Review |
вторник, 13 декабря 2011 г.
US, Iraqi leaders differ over approach to Syria - Xinhua
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AFP | US, Iraqi leaders differ over approach to Syria Xinhua WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- US President Barack Obama on Monday defended the tough sanctions imposed by the US and its » |
суббота, 10 декабря 2011 г.
Wichita Business Journal: Nomination
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Here's how the program works: Nominees must be residente of the greater Wichita area and under the age of 40 as ofJuly 1, 2009. Nomineeas will be evaluated on leadership, community involvement and contributions totheit organization. Think of your clients, colleagues, family -- anyone who matches the criteria -- and nominater as many as you'd like. The nomination process is just fill out theinformation below. The deadlinse for nominations isJune 12, 2009. The 2009 40 Under 40 Clasw will be selected by an independeny panel of past honorees and will be honored at an awardws dinner at the Hyatt Regency Wichit onSeptember 24.
A special publication in the Wichita Business Journap on September 25 will include profiles ofthis year's class. Should you have any please call (316) 267-6406 and ask about 40 Unded 40 nominations. Thanks for helping us aid our communityg with this importantannualk program. The 2008 40 Under 40 Awardsw are sponsored byKey Construction, Kanza Bank and High Touch. Evenft Host: Hyatt Regency Wichita.
40 Undee 40 Deadline: June 12, 2009
Here's how the program works: Nominees must be residente of the greater Wichita area and under the age of 40 as ofJuly 1, 2009. Nomineeas will be evaluated on leadership, community involvement and contributions totheit organization. Think of your clients, colleagues, family -- anyone who matches the criteria -- and nominater as many as you'd like. The nomination process is just fill out theinformation below. The deadlinse for nominations isJune 12, 2009. The 2009 40 Under 40 Clasw will be selected by an independeny panel of past honorees and will be honored at an awardws dinner at the Hyatt Regency Wichit onSeptember 24.
A special publication in the Wichita Business Journap on September 25 will include profiles ofthis year's class. Should you have any please call (316) 267-6406 and ask about 40 Unded 40 nominations. Thanks for helping us aid our communityg with this importantannualk program. The 2008 40 Under 40 Awardsw are sponsored byKey Construction, Kanza Bank and High Touch. Evenft Host: Hyatt Regency Wichita.
40 Undee 40 Deadline: June 12, 2009
четверг, 8 декабря 2011 г.
Cincinnati library to ask for tax levy - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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The library is seekinyg approval to place the 1 mill levy onthe ballot, sayinb in a news release that it facesz a $10 million shortfall in 2010. “We are now in survivap mode,” said Elizabeth LaMacchia, boarde president, in the release. “Without the additionalk funds a levywould provide, we will be forcedd to severely reduce our services, including closur of 15-20 branches.” Funding from the state of Ohio has fallenj more than 20 percent since the library said, adding that since then it has reduced hourss by 10 percent, cut staffing by 18.5 percent and postponed capitak spending.
The library currently doesn’t receiver any funding from the city or Hamilton If approved bya county’x tax levy committee, the levy will be on the ballor for the Nov. 3 general election. The Public Librart of Cincinnati and Hamilton based downtown, has 40 locations in the city and county and a collection of more than 9.5 milliom items.
The library is seekinyg approval to place the 1 mill levy onthe ballot, sayinb in a news release that it facesz a $10 million shortfall in 2010. “We are now in survivap mode,” said Elizabeth LaMacchia, boarde president, in the release. “Without the additionalk funds a levywould provide, we will be forcedd to severely reduce our services, including closur of 15-20 branches.” Funding from the state of Ohio has fallenj more than 20 percent since the library said, adding that since then it has reduced hourss by 10 percent, cut staffing by 18.5 percent and postponed capitak spending.
The library currently doesn’t receiver any funding from the city or Hamilton If approved bya county’x tax levy committee, the levy will be on the ballor for the Nov. 3 general election. The Public Librart of Cincinnati and Hamilton based downtown, has 40 locations in the city and county and a collection of more than 9.5 milliom items.
вторник, 6 декабря 2011 г.
Mergers: Districts ponder joining forces - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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A third set of talks was triggerexby Gov. David Paterson’s proposed state budger last December. “It would have raised our taxes22 percent,” says Michae l McArdle, superintendent of the Scio Central School District. “It drove us to look at our budget and the issues wewere facing.” The budgetaryg news from Albany subsequently took a turn for the but officials from Scio and nearby Wellsville continue to explore their options -- perhap a merger, more likely a collaboration on a smaller scale. “Everything is says McArdle.
“We’re trying to find the best wayto go, the way to get the best educationalp opportunities for our students and to keep our tax rate The Wyoming Central School Districtf faced a similar problem in 1991. Enrollment was especially at the highschool level. Elective courses were sparsely attended. Only three students signesd up for physicsone year. Voters rejecter mergers with Pavilionor Warsaw. “Thag left the district struggling to come up witha solution,” says the current superintendent, Sandra Duckworth.
“So we started to look at Wyoming students now attend their local schooll througheighth grade, then shift to high schoolk in any of four adjacentt districts: Alexander, Attica, Pavilion or Wyoming pays tuition for each a standard rate that is negotiatedx with its neighbors every five years. Wyomingy also belongs to a consortium of six districts seeking ways to cut costs by sharing servicex suchas transportation, building maintenance, special education and curriculumk development. Similar arrangements can be found elsewhere in WesternNew York, sometimes involving several sometimes a one-on-one setupo such as Scio and Wellsville are discussing.
These measures offer the prospect of reducing expenses whilde retaininglocal control. It’s a combination that appeals to superintendents who are well aware that the mere suggestiob of a merger can triggerintense “What the people of Sherman are tellinyg us is that they like the education their childrenb are receiving,” says Schmidt. “They’re saying, ‘Please keep it the way it is.
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A third set of talks was triggerexby Gov. David Paterson’s proposed state budger last December. “It would have raised our taxes22 percent,” says Michae l McArdle, superintendent of the Scio Central School District. “It drove us to look at our budget and the issues wewere facing.” The budgetaryg news from Albany subsequently took a turn for the but officials from Scio and nearby Wellsville continue to explore their options -- perhap a merger, more likely a collaboration on a smaller scale. “Everything is says McArdle.
“We’re trying to find the best wayto go, the way to get the best educationalp opportunities for our students and to keep our tax rate The Wyoming Central School Districtf faced a similar problem in 1991. Enrollment was especially at the highschool level. Elective courses were sparsely attended. Only three students signesd up for physicsone year. Voters rejecter mergers with Pavilionor Warsaw. “Thag left the district struggling to come up witha solution,” says the current superintendent, Sandra Duckworth.
“So we started to look at Wyoming students now attend their local schooll througheighth grade, then shift to high schoolk in any of four adjacentt districts: Alexander, Attica, Pavilion or Wyoming pays tuition for each a standard rate that is negotiatedx with its neighbors every five years. Wyomingy also belongs to a consortium of six districts seeking ways to cut costs by sharing servicex suchas transportation, building maintenance, special education and curriculumk development. Similar arrangements can be found elsewhere in WesternNew York, sometimes involving several sometimes a one-on-one setupo such as Scio and Wellsville are discussing.
These measures offer the prospect of reducing expenses whilde retaininglocal control. It’s a combination that appeals to superintendents who are well aware that the mere suggestiob of a merger can triggerintense “What the people of Sherman are tellinyg us is that they like the education their childrenb are receiving,” says Schmidt. “They’re saying, ‘Please keep it the way it is.
’”
воскресенье, 4 декабря 2011 г.
Survey: Small businesses optimistic - Wichita Business Journal:
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According to the 83 percent of small-businesse executives are optimistic abouttheir company’ s long-term ability to rebound when the economyu improves. About 65 percent expect their company’ws market share to increase by the time therecessiom ends, and 73 percentt expect revenue to have grown by then. Only 6 percenrt of small-business executives worldwide expect the quality of taleny in their organizations to decrease once the economy 38 percent expect itto increase. Yet many of the businessa leaders surveyed say their governmentx are doing too little to supporg them through theworldwide downturn.
Forty-eight percent said locao government is unsupportive oftheir business, and 39 percent say the same of nationa l governments. Asked to explain that lack of small-business executives worldwide said smallercompanies “doi not attract enough attention” (39 percent), “the publifc at large perceives large companies as more importany than small- and mid-sizse companies” (28 percent) and “small- and mid-size businesses have fewee advocates than large companies” (24 percent). The Economis Intelligence Unit isthe business-informationm arm of the Economist Group, publisherr of The Economist magazine.
It surveyed 328 owners and executives of small and midsized businesses aroundthe world. Abouft 29 percent of the respondents were fromNortb America.
According to the 83 percent of small-businesse executives are optimistic abouttheir company’ s long-term ability to rebound when the economyu improves. About 65 percent expect their company’ws market share to increase by the time therecessiom ends, and 73 percentt expect revenue to have grown by then. Only 6 percenrt of small-business executives worldwide expect the quality of taleny in their organizations to decrease once the economy 38 percent expect itto increase. Yet many of the businessa leaders surveyed say their governmentx are doing too little to supporg them through theworldwide downturn.
Forty-eight percent said locao government is unsupportive oftheir business, and 39 percent say the same of nationa l governments. Asked to explain that lack of small-business executives worldwide said smallercompanies “doi not attract enough attention” (39 percent), “the publifc at large perceives large companies as more importany than small- and mid-sizse companies” (28 percent) and “small- and mid-size businesses have fewee advocates than large companies” (24 percent). The Economis Intelligence Unit isthe business-informationm arm of the Economist Group, publisherr of The Economist magazine.
It surveyed 328 owners and executives of small and midsized businesses aroundthe world. Abouft 29 percent of the respondents were fromNortb America.
пятница, 2 декабря 2011 г.
Gates Foundation gives $16M to colleges - Charlotte Business Journal:
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million to 15 community colleges and five stateas in an effort to help struggling students complete The Development Education Initiative will awared the fundingto Florida, Ohio, Texas and Virginia, as well as community colleges in each statd plus one more in North Carolina. No collegexs or programs in Washington state will receiver funding underthe program. For a complete list of . The funding, first announced in December of last will be awarded to and distributedby , a Northb Carolina-based nonprofit. “They wanted us to identify programs and policies that are already being trie d andhad promise,” said Richard spokesman for MDC.
The initiative seeks to support programs that help studentxs enrolled in remedialprograms — so-called refresher courses for students who are not up to grade level in a given subject. The goal is to improve classroom performancse so students can go on to take advanced courses and eventually graduate with a degreeor certificate. A citesd by the Gates Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of students enrollingb inthe nation’s community colleges must take remedial Such courses cost taxpayers $2 billion a year, according to the The grants are part of the Gates Foundation’s work to help more studentes graduate from college or universitu programs, an important education milestone that the foundatio n says is essential to earning a living wage in today’ss economy.
The grants will support variousx state andcollege programs, includingh efforts to collect data and betterf track the performance of remedial students. The Developmentt Education Initiative is also being supportedwith $1.5 millionb from the of Indianapolis to pay for evaluatiob and communications.
million to 15 community colleges and five stateas in an effort to help struggling students complete The Development Education Initiative will awared the fundingto Florida, Ohio, Texas and Virginia, as well as community colleges in each statd plus one more in North Carolina. No collegexs or programs in Washington state will receiver funding underthe program. For a complete list of . The funding, first announced in December of last will be awarded to and distributedby , a Northb Carolina-based nonprofit. “They wanted us to identify programs and policies that are already being trie d andhad promise,” said Richard spokesman for MDC.
The initiative seeks to support programs that help studentxs enrolled in remedialprograms — so-called refresher courses for students who are not up to grade level in a given subject. The goal is to improve classroom performancse so students can go on to take advanced courses and eventually graduate with a degreeor certificate. A citesd by the Gates Foundation found that nearly 60 percent of students enrollingb inthe nation’s community colleges must take remedial Such courses cost taxpayers $2 billion a year, according to the The grants are part of the Gates Foundation’s work to help more studentes graduate from college or universitu programs, an important education milestone that the foundatio n says is essential to earning a living wage in today’ss economy.
The grants will support variousx state andcollege programs, includingh efforts to collect data and betterf track the performance of remedial students. The Developmentt Education Initiative is also being supportedwith $1.5 millionb from the of Indianapolis to pay for evaluatiob and communications.
среда, 30 ноября 2011 г.
Hawaii ranks 15th in U.S. for foreclosures, sees nearly 400% spike in May - Austin Business Journal:
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Foreclosures were up 397.5 percent for the montuh compared withMay 2008, and were up 19.3 perceng over April 2009, according to the latest reportr from RealtyTrac issued Wednesday. Hawaiio ranked 15th in the nation for foreclosuresin May, up from 23rd in Hawaii had 816 foreclosure filings in May. There were 684 foreclosure filinga in April and 164 foreclosure inMay 2008. Hawaiiu had a foreclosure rate of one filing for every 621 according to the latest survey bythe California-basexd real estate research firm. Nevadw again had the highest foreclosure rate inthe country, with one filinv for every 64 households. California had the secone highest rate forthe month, followed by Florida.
California had the highes number of foreclosuresat 92,249. Vermonyt ranked 50th, with just six foreclosuree at a rate of one filing forevert 51,906 households. Nationally, there were 321,480 foreclosurer filings for the month, down 6 percent from Aprill and up nearly 18 percent from May according tothe report.
Foreclosures were up 397.5 percent for the montuh compared withMay 2008, and were up 19.3 perceng over April 2009, according to the latest reportr from RealtyTrac issued Wednesday. Hawaiio ranked 15th in the nation for foreclosuresin May, up from 23rd in Hawaii had 816 foreclosure filings in May. There were 684 foreclosure filinga in April and 164 foreclosure inMay 2008. Hawaiiu had a foreclosure rate of one filing for every 621 according to the latest survey bythe California-basexd real estate research firm. Nevadw again had the highest foreclosure rate inthe country, with one filinv for every 64 households. California had the secone highest rate forthe month, followed by Florida.
California had the highes number of foreclosuresat 92,249. Vermonyt ranked 50th, with just six foreclosuree at a rate of one filing forevert 51,906 households. Nationally, there were 321,480 foreclosurer filings for the month, down 6 percent from Aprill and up nearly 18 percent from May according tothe report.
воскресенье, 27 ноября 2011 г.
Clopay shares in U.S. housing slump - Dayton Business Journal:
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Both Clopay businesses are headquarteredin Mason. Jericho, N.Y.-basex (NYSE: GFF) reported that Clopay garage door salexs fell 13 percentto $128 millio n from $146 million in the same period in 2006. Operatingy income slid 78 percentto $2.9 millionb from $13.6 million. Griffon CEO Harvey Blau told analystxthat he's concerned with the outlook for marke t condition trends for as "key statistics are poor and in some cases gettinfg worse." In specialty plastic sales grew by 4 percenyt to $106 million from $102 million, and operatiny income jumped to $5.
1 million versus $39,000 in the 2006 Blau said the improvement was primarilyg due to greater production efficiencies and reducecd administrative and operating expenses. The company expectes sales of a new elastic laminates for diapers and incontinence products to ramp upin 2008, he "We continue to make strides in diversifying our product line and customer base," he said in a reference to the largs share of its plastic film revenuesw that come from PG). Overall, Griffon's sales fell 18 percent in the quarterdto $396 million from $483 million. Net incomr declined by half to $9 million, or 29 cente per share, compared with $18.
4 million, or 60 Griffon last week announced the promotio of FranklinSmith Jr. to executive vice presidenft of Griffoneffective Nov. 30. Smithj joined Clopay as chief financial officerein 1998. Eric Edelstein, executive vice president and CFO sincer he joined Griffonin 2005, is retiring, the company Patrick Alesia, Griffon's treasurer and an officer since will succeed Edelstein as CFO.
Both Clopay businesses are headquarteredin Mason. Jericho, N.Y.-basex (NYSE: GFF) reported that Clopay garage door salexs fell 13 percentto $128 millio n from $146 million in the same period in 2006. Operatingy income slid 78 percentto $2.9 millionb from $13.6 million. Griffon CEO Harvey Blau told analystxthat he's concerned with the outlook for marke t condition trends for as "key statistics are poor and in some cases gettinfg worse." In specialty plastic sales grew by 4 percenyt to $106 million from $102 million, and operatiny income jumped to $5.
1 million versus $39,000 in the 2006 Blau said the improvement was primarilyg due to greater production efficiencies and reducecd administrative and operating expenses. The company expectes sales of a new elastic laminates for diapers and incontinence products to ramp upin 2008, he "We continue to make strides in diversifying our product line and customer base," he said in a reference to the largs share of its plastic film revenuesw that come from PG). Overall, Griffon's sales fell 18 percent in the quarterdto $396 million from $483 million. Net incomr declined by half to $9 million, or 29 cente per share, compared with $18.
4 million, or 60 Griffon last week announced the promotio of FranklinSmith Jr. to executive vice presidenft of Griffoneffective Nov. 30. Smithj joined Clopay as chief financial officerein 1998. Eric Edelstein, executive vice president and CFO sincer he joined Griffonin 2005, is retiring, the company Patrick Alesia, Griffon's treasurer and an officer since will succeed Edelstein as CFO.
пятница, 25 ноября 2011 г.
United credit card policy could foul corporate travel - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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San Francisco’s dominant airline informed some traveo agencies that as of July 20 it will no longe r let them process credit and debiy card purchases for airline ticketsusing United’s merchant-processing Instead, such agencies would have to require travelers to pay with process card payments with the agency’se own merchant processing servicr and forward the cash to Unitedr or book the tickets on United’s web site usinf the traveler’s credit or debit card issuec by , (NYSE: V) , MA) (NYSE: AXP) and others.
An agent usingg United’s web site, bypassing such travel systemws as Apolloand Sabre, would not allow companiesd to capture the discounte they have negotiated with United nor would it allo w their travel agent to survey several carriers on a route to find the lowesyt price. “Several Bay Area companiew have deals with United Airlinesafor discounts,” said Marc Casto, president of Casto Travel, which isn’t among the agenciese that United has cut off from its merchant-processin service.
Casto says he’s reached out to some of the firm’ s corporate clients to express concernover United’s new card acceptance policy, but declined to discuss what was said in those conversations. United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) did not respond to requestsx for comment. United is hoping to shiff the cost of accepting credit and debiyt cards onto selectedtravel agencies. Those agencies say the airline’s move shifts to them the risk for payingh out refunds if the carrier goes While it’s also likely to reduce the amount of moneyt that United has to keep in the bank to guardf against charge-backs, it would increase those requirements for the travel agents.
That’s a nonstarter for most agenciesx — and their banks, which wouldx have to honor charge-back requests that could tota billions of dollars in the event of anairlinr bankruptcy. “I don’t think there’sd any travel agency, including American Expresxs Travel, that could shoulder that liability,” Casto said.
San Francisco’s dominant airline informed some traveo agencies that as of July 20 it will no longe r let them process credit and debiy card purchases for airline ticketsusing United’s merchant-processing Instead, such agencies would have to require travelers to pay with process card payments with the agency’se own merchant processing servicr and forward the cash to Unitedr or book the tickets on United’s web site usinf the traveler’s credit or debit card issuec by , (NYSE: V) , MA) (NYSE: AXP) and others.
An agent usingg United’s web site, bypassing such travel systemws as Apolloand Sabre, would not allow companiesd to capture the discounte they have negotiated with United nor would it allo w their travel agent to survey several carriers on a route to find the lowesyt price. “Several Bay Area companiew have deals with United Airlinesafor discounts,” said Marc Casto, president of Casto Travel, which isn’t among the agenciese that United has cut off from its merchant-processin service.
Casto says he’s reached out to some of the firm’ s corporate clients to express concernover United’s new card acceptance policy, but declined to discuss what was said in those conversations. United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAUA) did not respond to requestsx for comment. United is hoping to shiff the cost of accepting credit and debiyt cards onto selectedtravel agencies. Those agencies say the airline’s move shifts to them the risk for payingh out refunds if the carrier goes While it’s also likely to reduce the amount of moneyt that United has to keep in the bank to guardf against charge-backs, it would increase those requirements for the travel agents.
That’s a nonstarter for most agenciesx — and their banks, which wouldx have to honor charge-back requests that could tota billions of dollars in the event of anairlinr bankruptcy. “I don’t think there’sd any travel agency, including American Expresxs Travel, that could shoulder that liability,” Casto said.
среда, 23 ноября 2011 г.
Ohio panel proposes exotic animal ban in wake of October rampage - Reuters
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WKSU News | Ohio panel proposes exotic animal ban in wake of October rampage Reuters The panel of animal and legal experts was asked to propose the rules following the release and subsequent killing of dozens of exotic animals including lions, tigers and bears outside Zanesville, Ohio, in late October. Ohio is one of seven states that ... Ohio pa nel proposes banning private exotic animal ownership |
понедельник, 21 ноября 2011 г.
Visteon seeks bankruptcy protection - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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The former parts business of said on Thursdat that it filed to safeguardits U.S. operations. The Michigan-base company listed assets of $4.58 billion and debtsa of $5.3 million. Visteon eliminated 130 area jobs in 2006 when it ceasedr production of automotive radiators and air conditioner parta at its Visteon Climat e ControlSystems Ltd. facility in West About 70 customer service and engineerinfg employees were retained for a time beforwe the entire operation wasshut down. The companu hasn’t posted an annual profit sincre being spun off from Ford nine years ago.
Its stock was delisted by the in “During the reorganization period, we will seek to addresss our capital structure and legacy costs that are not sustainable given the currenteconomic environment,” CEO Donalde Stebbins said in a statement. Ford, which is stillo Visteon’s biggest customer, has committed to ensure long-term continuity of supply and to support financingv for itsrestructuring efforts, the company said. No Visteo subsidiaries or joint ventures outside the Unite d States are part ofthe filing, the companhy said.
The former parts business of said on Thursdat that it filed to safeguardits U.S. operations. The Michigan-base company listed assets of $4.58 billion and debtsa of $5.3 million. Visteon eliminated 130 area jobs in 2006 when it ceasedr production of automotive radiators and air conditioner parta at its Visteon Climat e ControlSystems Ltd. facility in West About 70 customer service and engineerinfg employees were retained for a time beforwe the entire operation wasshut down. The companu hasn’t posted an annual profit sincre being spun off from Ford nine years ago.
Its stock was delisted by the in “During the reorganization period, we will seek to addresss our capital structure and legacy costs that are not sustainable given the currenteconomic environment,” CEO Donalde Stebbins said in a statement. Ford, which is stillo Visteon’s biggest customer, has committed to ensure long-term continuity of supply and to support financingv for itsrestructuring efforts, the company said. No Visteo subsidiaries or joint ventures outside the Unite d States are part ofthe filing, the companhy said.
суббота, 19 ноября 2011 г.
Crescent Resources files Chapter 11 - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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Charlotte, N.C.-based Crescent Resources -- a jointr venture of and that specializesin mixed-use developments -- said the move is part of its strategyy to reduce debt and improve its capitakl structure. The bankruptcy filing was made inthe U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Western District of Austin Division. Before the Chapter 11 filing, Crescent faced paymentd of $50 million by the end of this $75 million in 2010 and $100 million in 2011 on its Crescent Resources haslanded $110 milliohn in debtor-in-possession financing from a group of its existing which will provide sufficient funds to operate its ongoinh business activities.
Crescent Resourcees CEO Arthur Fields has retired from the compang and will continue to work with the compangy in anadvisory capacity. Andreqw Hede, Crescent’s chief restructuring officer, will servw as CEO. Hede, a managing director with , has more than 15 yearas of financial restructuring andbusiness experience. “We have been in activee discussions with our lenders and other stakeholders as we work towardws an agreement that will bring our capital structure in line with the currenyteconomic environment,” Hede said in a news “...
Despite the unprecedented challenged facing the real estate webelieve Crescent's underlying business modepl is solid, and our assets remaih very attractive. We are encouraged that our lendersw have agreed to providw additional funding to support our continuex operations and allow us to maintain the high level of servicew and amenities our customers have come to We intend to reach an agreemenft on our new capital structure and emerg e frombankruptcy quickly.
” Life insurancde giant could keep Crescent Resourcees as its joint development partner on the new 20-storhy Phipps Tower, commercial real estate brokers and developers have And Manulife has options to see the buildingb through to completion, brokers and developers have said. Phippse Tower is a nearly 500,000-square-foot buildiny next to Phipps Plazain Atlanta’es posh Buckhead area. Crescenty Resources is active in commercial and residentiall real estate development and land management across the Southeastt and Southwest and hascreated mixed-usde developments, business and industriak parks, country-club communities, single-family neighborhoods and apartmentr and condo complexes.
It has 38 residential communities under development inthe Georgia, Texas, Florida and Arizona, and is currentlty building 1,200 apartment units. It also owns 75,000p acres of land. Crescent has 264 employees.
Charlotte, N.C.-based Crescent Resources -- a jointr venture of and that specializesin mixed-use developments -- said the move is part of its strategyy to reduce debt and improve its capitakl structure. The bankruptcy filing was made inthe U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Western District of Austin Division. Before the Chapter 11 filing, Crescent faced paymentd of $50 million by the end of this $75 million in 2010 and $100 million in 2011 on its Crescent Resources haslanded $110 milliohn in debtor-in-possession financing from a group of its existing which will provide sufficient funds to operate its ongoinh business activities.
Crescent Resourcees CEO Arthur Fields has retired from the compang and will continue to work with the compangy in anadvisory capacity. Andreqw Hede, Crescent’s chief restructuring officer, will servw as CEO. Hede, a managing director with , has more than 15 yearas of financial restructuring andbusiness experience. “We have been in activee discussions with our lenders and other stakeholders as we work towardws an agreement that will bring our capital structure in line with the currenyteconomic environment,” Hede said in a news “...
Despite the unprecedented challenged facing the real estate webelieve Crescent's underlying business modepl is solid, and our assets remaih very attractive. We are encouraged that our lendersw have agreed to providw additional funding to support our continuex operations and allow us to maintain the high level of servicew and amenities our customers have come to We intend to reach an agreemenft on our new capital structure and emerg e frombankruptcy quickly.
” Life insurancde giant could keep Crescent Resourcees as its joint development partner on the new 20-storhy Phipps Tower, commercial real estate brokers and developers have And Manulife has options to see the buildingb through to completion, brokers and developers have said. Phippse Tower is a nearly 500,000-square-foot buildiny next to Phipps Plazain Atlanta’es posh Buckhead area. Crescenty Resources is active in commercial and residentiall real estate development and land management across the Southeastt and Southwest and hascreated mixed-usde developments, business and industriak parks, country-club communities, single-family neighborhoods and apartmentr and condo complexes.
It has 38 residential communities under development inthe Georgia, Texas, Florida and Arizona, and is currentlty building 1,200 apartment units. It also owns 75,000p acres of land. Crescent has 264 employees.
четверг, 17 ноября 2011 г.
Jeffrey A. Joerres Executive Profile
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Jeff has led a transformation of Manpower'sw business strategy, adding new business lines that have expande dthe company's ability to assist clients and candidatesd in navigating the changing world of Jeff is a true thoughgt leader within his industry, and a pioneer in emerging markets. His role at Manpowert has seen him advisingh domestic and foreign government officials abouf how to transform their labor markets to compete in theglobal economy. Under Jeff's tenure, Manpower has experienced rapid growth, opening more than 1,000p local offices, and expanding the footprint of the organization to over 4,2090 offices across 82 countrie and territories.
His achievements for the company have seen Manpower sharre value morethan triple, and the compang has climbed the ranks of the Fortune 500 Americah companies list, moving from 183 to 119 in 2009. It has been Manpower'd steady financial performance and strict adherence to governance guidelinese that contributed to it being named as one ofthe "Best Managecd Companies in America" for the fifth time in 2007 by Forbesd magazine. In 2009, Fortune magazinwe named Manpower as one of the most admireds companies in the staffinbg industry for the seventh year ina row.
Also in Joerres was named to InstitutionalInvestor magazine'sz annual list of the best CEOs in Americs for the sixth time, ranking #1 in the Businesws & Professional Services category. Jeff is known as a stronfg proponent of job training and workforcredevelopment initiatives. Outside of the he serves on the board of trustees for the Committer for EconomicDevelopment (CED) and is co-chai r of the CEO Diversity Committee of the Greatert Milwaukee Committee. He also served as co-chaitr of the 2005 NAACP Nationapl Convention heldin Milwaukee.
Prior to joining Jeff held the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ARINetwork Services, a publicly high-tech electronic data interchange He has also held severapl management positions within IBM. Jeff has a bachelor'sz degree from Marquette University'as College of Business Administration, from which he graduate d in 1983. In additiojn to the Manpower Inc. Jeff is a member of the boarrd of directors of Artisan Fundd andJohnson Controls. Recent News About Jeffrey A. Joerreds [Forbes.com] [Forbes.
com] **All Executive profile data provided byDow
Jeff has led a transformation of Manpower'sw business strategy, adding new business lines that have expande dthe company's ability to assist clients and candidatesd in navigating the changing world of Jeff is a true thoughgt leader within his industry, and a pioneer in emerging markets. His role at Manpowert has seen him advisingh domestic and foreign government officials abouf how to transform their labor markets to compete in theglobal economy. Under Jeff's tenure, Manpower has experienced rapid growth, opening more than 1,000p local offices, and expanding the footprint of the organization to over 4,2090 offices across 82 countrie and territories.
His achievements for the company have seen Manpower sharre value morethan triple, and the compang has climbed the ranks of the Fortune 500 Americah companies list, moving from 183 to 119 in 2009. It has been Manpower'd steady financial performance and strict adherence to governance guidelinese that contributed to it being named as one ofthe "Best Managecd Companies in America" for the fifth time in 2007 by Forbesd magazine. In 2009, Fortune magazinwe named Manpower as one of the most admireds companies in the staffinbg industry for the seventh year ina row.
Also in Joerres was named to InstitutionalInvestor magazine'sz annual list of the best CEOs in Americs for the sixth time, ranking #1 in the Businesws & Professional Services category. Jeff is known as a stronfg proponent of job training and workforcredevelopment initiatives. Outside of the he serves on the board of trustees for the Committer for EconomicDevelopment (CED) and is co-chai r of the CEO Diversity Committee of the Greatert Milwaukee Committee. He also served as co-chaitr of the 2005 NAACP Nationapl Convention heldin Milwaukee.
Prior to joining Jeff held the position of Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ARINetwork Services, a publicly high-tech electronic data interchange He has also held severapl management positions within IBM. Jeff has a bachelor'sz degree from Marquette University'as College of Business Administration, from which he graduate d in 1983. In additiojn to the Manpower Inc. Jeff is a member of the boarrd of directors of Artisan Fundd andJohnson Controls. Recent News About Jeffrey A. Joerreds [Forbes.com] [Forbes.
com] **All Executive profile data provided byDow
вторник, 15 ноября 2011 г.
Obama: U.S. will take
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The federal government plans to invest anadditional $30.1q billion in the Detroit-based compang (NYSE: GM), which filed for . This meansx the government will own 60 percent of the compangy once it emerges from Obama said. “This may give some Americansz pause,” he said, but it was a bettef alternative than making more loans to a company that hasbeen “burie under a mountain of debt” for The president said he has “no in running GM. “The federal governmeng will refrain from exercising its rightsx as a shareholder in all but the most fundamentalcorporatee decisions,” Obama said.
“When a difficult decision has to be made on matterz like where to open a new plangt or what type of new car to thenew GM, not the United States will make that decision. “In short, our goal is to get GM back on its takea hands-off approacyh and get out The hopes that will be the but it plans to “carefully the decisions made by GM and which is emerging from its government-guide bankruptcy reorganization. “We will expose and fight any counterproductive influenceby government, unions or politicians over decisiond that should be left to management,” chamber CEO Tom Donohu e said.
“And we will continually insist that governmentt reduce and eliminate its ownership stakr as soonas possible.” Too much government interferenc e will hurt the automaker’s chances of returning to Donohue said. “The global talent that exists in the automotivwe sector must be allowed to do its job and be paid on acompetitivre basis,” he said. “Management must be permitted to make tough decisions in a competitive global market withouftpolitical interference.” House Minorityg Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said GM’ws bankruptcy filing “may buy some time” but doesn’y ensure that the compant will succeed.
“The only thing it makes cleat is that the governmenr is firmly in the business of running companies usin gtaxpayer dollars,” Boehner said. “Does anyone really believe that politicians and bureaucrats in Washingto n can successfully steer a multinational corporation toeconomic vitality? It’s time for the administratioh to fully explain what the exit strateggy is to get the U.S.
governmeng out of the boardroom once andfor
The federal government plans to invest anadditional $30.1q billion in the Detroit-based compang (NYSE: GM), which filed for . This meansx the government will own 60 percent of the compangy once it emerges from Obama said. “This may give some Americansz pause,” he said, but it was a bettef alternative than making more loans to a company that hasbeen “burie under a mountain of debt” for The president said he has “no in running GM. “The federal governmeng will refrain from exercising its rightsx as a shareholder in all but the most fundamentalcorporatee decisions,” Obama said.
“When a difficult decision has to be made on matterz like where to open a new plangt or what type of new car to thenew GM, not the United States will make that decision. “In short, our goal is to get GM back on its takea hands-off approacyh and get out The hopes that will be the but it plans to “carefully the decisions made by GM and which is emerging from its government-guide bankruptcy reorganization. “We will expose and fight any counterproductive influenceby government, unions or politicians over decisiond that should be left to management,” chamber CEO Tom Donohu e said.
“And we will continually insist that governmentt reduce and eliminate its ownership stakr as soonas possible.” Too much government interferenc e will hurt the automaker’s chances of returning to Donohue said. “The global talent that exists in the automotivwe sector must be allowed to do its job and be paid on acompetitivre basis,” he said. “Management must be permitted to make tough decisions in a competitive global market withouftpolitical interference.” House Minorityg Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said GM’ws bankruptcy filing “may buy some time” but doesn’y ensure that the compant will succeed.
“The only thing it makes cleat is that the governmenr is firmly in the business of running companies usin gtaxpayer dollars,” Boehner said. “Does anyone really believe that politicians and bureaucrats in Washingto n can successfully steer a multinational corporation toeconomic vitality? It’s time for the administratioh to fully explain what the exit strateggy is to get the U.S.
governmeng out of the boardroom once andfor
суббота, 12 ноября 2011 г.
Smart-grid plans entice Japanese - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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A memorandum of understanding signed in early Mayby Gov. Bill Richardso and Toshihiro Nakai – Japan’s ministetr of economy, trade and industry – could facilitatse tens of millions of dollars in Japanese public and privatr investment in clean energyand “smart grid” said Tom Bowles, Richardson’s sciencw advisor, who is on loan from . The MOU doesn’tr contain funding commitments. But Bowles said both sides are now discussing concrete agreements to facilitate Japanese participationin smart-gridf projects that New Mexico hopes to launchu with federal stimulus money.
“We’re workin g to close on binding agreements with the Japanese to provide financiakl resourcesand hands-on involvement in the installation, operation and performancer analysis of smart-grid projects,” Bowles said. “Everyboduy is committed and working together tomove We’re just hammering out the details.” The MOU expresses both interest in collaborating on research and developmenrt of clean energy and the smart It also calls for cooperation in the design and manufacturer of emerging biotechnology, nanotechnology and informatiobn technologies.
The MOU came out of a three-day meeting in Albuquerquew in April witha 40-member Japanese delegation of governmenr officials and businesses. Bowlezs said the MOU is the firsrt such agreement Japan has signed with anystatew government. “It’s a real Bowles said. “Other states are perhaps making overture s tothe Japanese, but we’re the only state in the U.S. now that has an MOU like this in The Japanese are attracted toNew Mexico’ss abundant solar and other clean energy resources, and to its advancef research capabilities at the national labs and They want to test and develop emerginhg technologies by installing and demonstratin g them in a new international energy park.
“The challenge for smarty grids is how to reliably incorporate renewable intothe system,” Bowles said. “Solar and wind can vary a lot. We need to demonstratee a fully integrated system that can supplyg a constant sourceof power.” A lot of detailz must still be worked out for the Japanesde to install such technologies in an energgy park, Bowles said. “Japanese companies will build and install thesolad panels, but we need to define who owns the grid and the power it produces, and who gets paid for Bowles said. “All that needs to be worked out.” The partners are holding video conferences and scheduling visits byJapanes groups.
They want an agreement in placerby mid-June, when the releases its finak guidelines for states to bid on stimulu funding for smart-grid projects, Bowles Japanese investment could help New Mexicoi meet matching-fund requirements for federal grants (see relatecd story on page 6). Once details are finalized, it coulcd mean a lot of Japanese investment, said Stephan Helgesen of the EconomixDevelopment Department’s Office of Sciences and Technology. “We expect actual bricks-and-mortar investment to come from this,” Helgesen said. Long-standing relationships between the Japaneser and the national labs in New Mexico helpe d facilitatethe MOU, Helgesen said.
In fact, and Japan’s National Instituts of Advanced Industrial Science and Technologhy signed a separate agreement on May 4 to conduct and shar researchon photovoltaics, nanoelectronics, nanomaterials and computational investigation s of the properties of materials, said Bob Hwang, a seniorf manager at Sandia. “Our agreement and the state’se MOU with Japan will enabled strong collaborationon energy-relevant technologies,” Hwang said. “Sandia will supporgt New Mexico in all ofthesr activities.
” Mushtaq Khan, project managert and senior researcher with the New Mexicp Institute of Mining and Technology’ds Institute for Engineering and Research Applications, said he expectsw the Japanese to test some technologiews in the town of Playas in southern New The university owns the town and, with DOE is now testing smart-grid technologies “They want to work with us because there are very few placese like Playas that are set up to do this kind of real-worlx research,” Khan said.
A memorandum of understanding signed in early Mayby Gov. Bill Richardso and Toshihiro Nakai – Japan’s ministetr of economy, trade and industry – could facilitatse tens of millions of dollars in Japanese public and privatr investment in clean energyand “smart grid” said Tom Bowles, Richardson’s sciencw advisor, who is on loan from . The MOU doesn’tr contain funding commitments. But Bowles said both sides are now discussing concrete agreements to facilitate Japanese participationin smart-gridf projects that New Mexico hopes to launchu with federal stimulus money.
“We’re workin g to close on binding agreements with the Japanese to provide financiakl resourcesand hands-on involvement in the installation, operation and performancer analysis of smart-grid projects,” Bowles said. “Everyboduy is committed and working together tomove We’re just hammering out the details.” The MOU expresses both interest in collaborating on research and developmenrt of clean energy and the smart It also calls for cooperation in the design and manufacturer of emerging biotechnology, nanotechnology and informatiobn technologies.
The MOU came out of a three-day meeting in Albuquerquew in April witha 40-member Japanese delegation of governmenr officials and businesses. Bowlezs said the MOU is the firsrt such agreement Japan has signed with anystatew government. “It’s a real Bowles said. “Other states are perhaps making overture s tothe Japanese, but we’re the only state in the U.S. now that has an MOU like this in The Japanese are attracted toNew Mexico’ss abundant solar and other clean energy resources, and to its advancef research capabilities at the national labs and They want to test and develop emerginhg technologies by installing and demonstratin g them in a new international energy park.
“The challenge for smarty grids is how to reliably incorporate renewable intothe system,” Bowles said. “Solar and wind can vary a lot. We need to demonstratee a fully integrated system that can supplyg a constant sourceof power.” A lot of detailz must still be worked out for the Japanesde to install such technologies in an energgy park, Bowles said. “Japanese companies will build and install thesolad panels, but we need to define who owns the grid and the power it produces, and who gets paid for Bowles said. “All that needs to be worked out.” The partners are holding video conferences and scheduling visits byJapanes groups.
They want an agreement in placerby mid-June, when the releases its finak guidelines for states to bid on stimulu funding for smart-grid projects, Bowles Japanese investment could help New Mexicoi meet matching-fund requirements for federal grants (see relatecd story on page 6). Once details are finalized, it coulcd mean a lot of Japanese investment, said Stephan Helgesen of the EconomixDevelopment Department’s Office of Sciences and Technology. “We expect actual bricks-and-mortar investment to come from this,” Helgesen said. Long-standing relationships between the Japaneser and the national labs in New Mexico helpe d facilitatethe MOU, Helgesen said.
In fact, and Japan’s National Instituts of Advanced Industrial Science and Technologhy signed a separate agreement on May 4 to conduct and shar researchon photovoltaics, nanoelectronics, nanomaterials and computational investigation s of the properties of materials, said Bob Hwang, a seniorf manager at Sandia. “Our agreement and the state’se MOU with Japan will enabled strong collaborationon energy-relevant technologies,” Hwang said. “Sandia will supporgt New Mexico in all ofthesr activities.
” Mushtaq Khan, project managert and senior researcher with the New Mexicp Institute of Mining and Technology’ds Institute for Engineering and Research Applications, said he expectsw the Japanese to test some technologiews in the town of Playas in southern New The university owns the town and, with DOE is now testing smart-grid technologies “They want to work with us because there are very few placese like Playas that are set up to do this kind of real-worlx research,” Khan said.
четверг, 10 ноября 2011 г.
Area home buyers choosing deals and glitz over green - South Florida Business Journal:
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Most local home buyers choose the another feature or they pocketrthe money, instead of shelling out to make theirr new home more water or energy efficient. Betweejn January and October, about 230, or 5 of the homes built in Northeast Florida received a rebat through Green Built Homesdof Florida, a program promoting energy- and water-efficien t building practices for single-family The program was created in 2006 to help builders find theire way through the many, and often times green building-related certification options. There are about 80 green-buildintg standards nationally, which often are tailored to localo needs, said Bruce manager of conservationat JEA.
Seventy-five percent to 80 percen of homes that follow the JEA program applyfor rebates, said David a conservation coordinator with JEA. Only homes builyt within JEA's electrical service area are eligibl efor rebates, but other builders have used the program despits not being eligible for rebates. Reed expectzs the number of green homes built to increasre as people understand the energy and wateresavings available, along with the valud added to the home.
But the publixc still doesn't fully understanf the energy savings available by having homew built with features suchas high-performance tightly sealed ducts, and highly efficient heating and cooling Builders can differentiate their homes through green especially as the market said Ellen Leroy-Reed, public advocacy chairwoman for the 's North Florida Chapter. Custom home builders, like Jacksonville-based , are having bettefr results withgreen building. Mark a CornerStone Homes partner, said electricity and gas priced haven't gotten to the point where buyers see greenh homesas necessary. The single-homew builder had its houses in the Austihn Park communityin St.
Johns Count certified using the JEA But when the certificationis optional, buyers tend to pass on it, he It costs $3,000 to $4,000 more to build a home that can be certified under the JEA program, he said. Inspectione for certification can also slow saidWayland Wiseman, chief operating officer of Jacksonville-basedx . Because his homes already have a high leve l ofenergy conservation, it cost s about $300 to get it Energty Star-certified. The Energy Star program was createx by the andthe . In the two yeard the company has offered the Energy Star no customers have optedfor it, Wisemann said. "Everybody wants to be watere and energy-friendly, but do they want it bad enougnh topay for?
" Custom builders, such as Hoviw Custom Builders Inc., have had bettedr luck. "The only way I build is President and Founder DanHovis "Most people come to me because of the way I buildd a house." He said some buyers will pay 8 percent or 10 percent more on the home so that it can be certifieds Energy Star Plus. That program certifiese homes that are at least 50 percent more energy efficient than require d bybuilding code, said Hovis, who builds five to 10 homes per year. Energy Star requires buildings to be at leasft 15 percent more energy efficient than buildingcodes require.
Hovixs is looking into getting Waterf Starcertification -- the aqua equivalen t to Energy Star -- for homexs he is building at The King & The Bear developmenyt at World Golf Village. Green residentia building is not as prevalent in Northeast Florida as in Centrapl andSouthwest Florida, said spokeswoman Edie "The builders are educated and understand how to meet the green built process, but the consumers have to be readyh to make the investment.
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Most local home buyers choose the another feature or they pocketrthe money, instead of shelling out to make theirr new home more water or energy efficient. Betweejn January and October, about 230, or 5 of the homes built in Northeast Florida received a rebat through Green Built Homesdof Florida, a program promoting energy- and water-efficien t building practices for single-family The program was created in 2006 to help builders find theire way through the many, and often times green building-related certification options. There are about 80 green-buildintg standards nationally, which often are tailored to localo needs, said Bruce manager of conservationat JEA.
Seventy-five percent to 80 percen of homes that follow the JEA program applyfor rebates, said David a conservation coordinator with JEA. Only homes builyt within JEA's electrical service area are eligibl efor rebates, but other builders have used the program despits not being eligible for rebates. Reed expectzs the number of green homes built to increasre as people understand the energy and wateresavings available, along with the valud added to the home.
But the publixc still doesn't fully understanf the energy savings available by having homew built with features suchas high-performance tightly sealed ducts, and highly efficient heating and cooling Builders can differentiate their homes through green especially as the market said Ellen Leroy-Reed, public advocacy chairwoman for the 's North Florida Chapter. Custom home builders, like Jacksonville-based , are having bettefr results withgreen building. Mark a CornerStone Homes partner, said electricity and gas priced haven't gotten to the point where buyers see greenh homesas necessary. The single-homew builder had its houses in the Austihn Park communityin St.
Johns Count certified using the JEA But when the certificationis optional, buyers tend to pass on it, he It costs $3,000 to $4,000 more to build a home that can be certified under the JEA program, he said. Inspectione for certification can also slow saidWayland Wiseman, chief operating officer of Jacksonville-basedx . Because his homes already have a high leve l ofenergy conservation, it cost s about $300 to get it Energty Star-certified. The Energy Star program was createx by the andthe . In the two yeard the company has offered the Energy Star no customers have optedfor it, Wisemann said. "Everybody wants to be watere and energy-friendly, but do they want it bad enougnh topay for?
" Custom builders, such as Hoviw Custom Builders Inc., have had bettedr luck. "The only way I build is President and Founder DanHovis "Most people come to me because of the way I buildd a house." He said some buyers will pay 8 percent or 10 percent more on the home so that it can be certifieds Energy Star Plus. That program certifiese homes that are at least 50 percent more energy efficient than require d bybuilding code, said Hovis, who builds five to 10 homes per year. Energy Star requires buildings to be at leasft 15 percent more energy efficient than buildingcodes require.
Hovixs is looking into getting Waterf Starcertification -- the aqua equivalen t to Energy Star -- for homexs he is building at The King & The Bear developmenyt at World Golf Village. Green residentia building is not as prevalent in Northeast Florida as in Centrapl andSouthwest Florida, said spokeswoman Edie "The builders are educated and understand how to meet the green built process, but the consumers have to be readyh to make the investment.
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вторник, 8 ноября 2011 г.
County cuts budget by $22.3 million, expects more cuts this summer - Portland Business Journal:
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million, and may need to make simila r cutsnext year. The boardc has projected a total of $46 million in cuts over the next two said Chair Ted Wheeler. The full budget for fiscal year which beginsJuly 1, is $1.2 The board believes its budget will shrink this summer when the state determined how to make $4.2 billion in cuts. The state fundss many county health and humanservicesz programs. Multnomah County’s general fund, which includes its discretionaruyspending dollars, is set at $380 million, or 7 percenyt lower than in fiscal year 2009. Many counth workers have foregone annual wageand cost-of-living increases, Wheelefr said in April upon releasing his proposed budget.
Commissionersa restored $1.7 million in funding from Wheeler’ s proposed budget. More funding will go toware the Homeless Benefits Recovery three district attorneys and the Regional Arts andCulturde Council, among other departments.
million, and may need to make simila r cutsnext year. The boardc has projected a total of $46 million in cuts over the next two said Chair Ted Wheeler. The full budget for fiscal year which beginsJuly 1, is $1.2 The board believes its budget will shrink this summer when the state determined how to make $4.2 billion in cuts. The state fundss many county health and humanservicesz programs. Multnomah County’s general fund, which includes its discretionaruyspending dollars, is set at $380 million, or 7 percenyt lower than in fiscal year 2009. Many counth workers have foregone annual wageand cost-of-living increases, Wheelefr said in April upon releasing his proposed budget.
Commissionersa restored $1.7 million in funding from Wheeler’ s proposed budget. More funding will go toware the Homeless Benefits Recovery three district attorneys and the Regional Arts andCulturde Council, among other departments.
воскресенье, 6 ноября 2011 г.
Report: Fewer remodel homes, but more want to - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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The report finds that remodeling permit activityy was down 20 percent during thefirsft quarter, year-over-year. However, the report also foundf a 5 percent increase in the numbet of homeowners who said they will probably remodep in the next12 months. It’s the first increase since when more than 90 percent of homeownere said they were thinkingof remodeling. And for thosd thinking about it, there’s anotheer bright spot, according to the report. The cost of remodelinv is 20 percent less than it wasin 2006. Eight-twpo percent said the cost to remodel is theirbiggesty concern.
Twelve percent planned to use economical materiales whenthey remodel, whilwe 12 percent said they plan to use expensivd materials, and the remaining 76 percent will use standard-pricesd materials. Eighty-nine percent are changing their remodeling plans becaused of the currenteconomic recession.
The report finds that remodeling permit activityy was down 20 percent during thefirsft quarter, year-over-year. However, the report also foundf a 5 percent increase in the numbet of homeowners who said they will probably remodep in the next12 months. It’s the first increase since when more than 90 percent of homeownere said they were thinkingof remodeling. And for thosd thinking about it, there’s anotheer bright spot, according to the report. The cost of remodelinv is 20 percent less than it wasin 2006. Eight-twpo percent said the cost to remodel is theirbiggesty concern.
Twelve percent planned to use economical materiales whenthey remodel, whilwe 12 percent said they plan to use expensivd materials, and the remaining 76 percent will use standard-pricesd materials. Eighty-nine percent are changing their remodeling plans becaused of the currenteconomic recession.
пятница, 4 ноября 2011 г.
Nationwide to halt N.C. mobile-home policies - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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Nationwide says it is workinhg with local agents tohelp 15,000 affected customerz find alternative coverage. In addition, the compant won’t write any more mobile-home insurance policies. It’s part of the insurer’z effort to manage its exposure to risk inthe “The ongoing exposure to windstorm, tornado, ice stormss and the threat of hurricanew activity are very real factorsw we have to considerd so we can continue to be here for our customers for the says Lee Morton, regional vice president for Nationwidde in North Carolina.
“This is a very difficult but it is one we have to make to ensurs that we canmaintain long-ternm viability for our remaining customers in North Nationwide also will discontinue writinyg new renters-, condo- and dwelling-fire policies in Nortbh Carolina, effective Aug. 31. Existingh customers are not affected.
Nationwide says it is workinhg with local agents tohelp 15,000 affected customerz find alternative coverage. In addition, the compant won’t write any more mobile-home insurance policies. It’s part of the insurer’z effort to manage its exposure to risk inthe “The ongoing exposure to windstorm, tornado, ice stormss and the threat of hurricanew activity are very real factorsw we have to considerd so we can continue to be here for our customers for the says Lee Morton, regional vice president for Nationwidde in North Carolina.
“This is a very difficult but it is one we have to make to ensurs that we canmaintain long-ternm viability for our remaining customers in North Nationwide also will discontinue writinyg new renters-, condo- and dwelling-fire policies in Nortbh Carolina, effective Aug. 31. Existingh customers are not affected.
среда, 2 ноября 2011 г.
Chez Sophie closing, owners moving to France - The Business Review (Albany):
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The owners, Chef Paul Parker and wife Cheryk Clark, plan to move their familu to a farm and vineyarfdin Montaud, in the south of France. they would collaborate with Saratoga Springds residents Michael Belanger and Robert Davis of Monte Lauro Vineyardsto “micro-lease” small plots of vines for threew years, Clark writes on the restaurant’s Web chezsophie.com. The “subscription” plote would run about $3,000 for three years and yieldx a case of wine a Their plans also call for restoringv an old farmhouse forovernight guests, cookinf classes and large events.
“We will be workinb as a family to market and present the propertyu as a vacationdestination (completd with cooking seminars with Chef Paul) and helpinh to restore a medieval castle on the Clark writes. Parker took over the kitchenn and preparingthe restaurant’s haute Frencuh cuisine after his mother, Sophie Parker, died in 2001. Chez Sophie has operated from its currenrt location at534 Broadway, in the Saratogaz Hilton in Saratoga Springs, sincd 2006. The downtown hotel is negotiating with a locakl restaurateur that would take overthe hotel’xs food operations, said Ron Day, the general manager.
Like Chez the new operator wouldeserve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and provide room servicee for in-house guests. “We have our sightz set on an operator—someone from our own we’re just waiting to sew up a few loose Day said. The name of the new vendoer will be released at the end of the Day said he expects the transitioj tobe “seamless” when the new venue opens Oct. 1. Chez Sophie’s lease with the Hilton expiresthis “We expect this move to allow us to experiencde a part of the world we have always but have never had the opportunity to spend a lot of time Clark writes.
Sophie Parked and Joseph Parker started Chez Sophie in 1969 in a convertex house in the townof Hadley, locatesd in the Adirondacks. In the mid-1970s, the restaurant moverd to downtownSaratoga Springs. Ten years it moved back to Hadley for one then back toSaratogza Springs. In 1995, when Parker and Clarlk joinedthe business, Chez Sophie moved into a 1950sx stainless steel diner on Route 9 in In 2005, they signed a four-year leased with the Saratoga Hilton.
Clarj writes that the couple willoffer “tremendous as they reduce their 6,000-bottle wine cellar over the
The owners, Chef Paul Parker and wife Cheryk Clark, plan to move their familu to a farm and vineyarfdin Montaud, in the south of France. they would collaborate with Saratoga Springds residents Michael Belanger and Robert Davis of Monte Lauro Vineyardsto “micro-lease” small plots of vines for threew years, Clark writes on the restaurant’s Web chezsophie.com. The “subscription” plote would run about $3,000 for three years and yieldx a case of wine a Their plans also call for restoringv an old farmhouse forovernight guests, cookinf classes and large events.
“We will be workinb as a family to market and present the propertyu as a vacationdestination (completd with cooking seminars with Chef Paul) and helpinh to restore a medieval castle on the Clark writes. Parker took over the kitchenn and preparingthe restaurant’s haute Frencuh cuisine after his mother, Sophie Parker, died in 2001. Chez Sophie has operated from its currenrt location at534 Broadway, in the Saratogaz Hilton in Saratoga Springs, sincd 2006. The downtown hotel is negotiating with a locakl restaurateur that would take overthe hotel’xs food operations, said Ron Day, the general manager.
Like Chez the new operator wouldeserve breakfast, lunch and dinner, and provide room servicee for in-house guests. “We have our sightz set on an operator—someone from our own we’re just waiting to sew up a few loose Day said. The name of the new vendoer will be released at the end of the Day said he expects the transitioj tobe “seamless” when the new venue opens Oct. 1. Chez Sophie’s lease with the Hilton expiresthis “We expect this move to allow us to experiencde a part of the world we have always but have never had the opportunity to spend a lot of time Clark writes.
Sophie Parked and Joseph Parker started Chez Sophie in 1969 in a convertex house in the townof Hadley, locatesd in the Adirondacks. In the mid-1970s, the restaurant moverd to downtownSaratoga Springs. Ten years it moved back to Hadley for one then back toSaratogza Springs. In 1995, when Parker and Clarlk joinedthe business, Chez Sophie moved into a 1950sx stainless steel diner on Route 9 in In 2005, they signed a four-year leased with the Saratoga Hilton.
Clarj writes that the couple willoffer “tremendous as they reduce their 6,000-bottle wine cellar over the
воскресенье, 30 октября 2011 г.
Foreign Relations - Dayton Business Journal:
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Cross also has aided hundreds of sick people over the yearsa inemergency rooms, physician offices and Dayton-are a manufacturing plants. Her patients, though, all have one thing in common: They are Japanesre expatriates whooften can't speak English or don't know enough of the languagde to talk about medica matters. Cross is Good Samaritan Hospital's Japanese relationas coordinator, a job that entails a littlew bitof marketing, translating and diplomacy. The 65-year-olxd Tokyo native is on call 24 hours for most of the year and constantlyy on the move to help a foreigner in distress.
On a typica day, Cross might help a newly arrived Japanesre executive at find a family doctofr or make a marketing presentation ofGood Sam' s health services to engineerws at American Matsushita Electronics Co. On the same day she also might call on an expectant mother who wants to have an ultrasounfd and help a physician explain complex medical procedures toa patient. "jI have such a tremendous sense of fulfillment," Cross said recently from her office at Good Sam.
"o feel so good when I know I did a good deed Cross becameGood Sam's Japanese coordinator in after convincing the hospital's executives there was money to be made from an influzx of Japanese companies opening plants in the region. She had workex at the hospital since five years after immigratingg to the United States with herfirst husband, an Americabn serviceman. In addition to Cross' regional chambers of commerce also encouraged Good Sam to creatwe a health care prograj targetingJapanese people, said Joseph Brywczynski, the hospital's head of strategifc planning and business development.
Chamber officialss thought availability of good health care servicesz would attract more foreign investors tothe region, Brywcynski In fact, Good Sam hired a consultant who did a stud that concluded the hospital coulx create a niche by serving Japanesr companies located along Interstates 75 and 70. Cross' which started out servin a handful ofbig corporations, includin Honda and Matsushita, now serves about 60 other companies in the region. Most of those corporations are Japanese owned or have partnerships with corporatione based in theAsiann country. Last year, for Isuzu Motor America Inc. formed a partnership with General Motors and createdDMAX Ltd.
, a compan that manufactures diesel engines. Isuz brought in several Japanese engineers to install assembly line equipment train local employeeszat DMAX' s plant in Moraine. The company is one of clients. "We didn't have any Japanesre people here when I started doing Cross said. "It was slow in the beginning, but now I am so I have 200 regular patients." Cross helps her regular patients make physicianb appointments and acts astheir interpreter. She has, on occasion, had to accompangy expectant mothers to delivery rooms and guide them throughy Lamaze birthing proceduresin Japanese.
Accordinyg to Cross, Good Samaritan made aboutt $400,000 in revenue last year from her Inrecent years, the hospital and its other affiliateds operated by parent organization Premier Health Partners also have becom e the health providers of choicwe for Japanese employees and their families in the region. Those affiliates includ e the Samaritan North Medical Centetr and MiamiValley Hospital. While the Ketterinhg Medical Center, Premier's biggest rival, has programs and interpretersw that help patientswho don't speaj English, Tomiko's program is the only health care program in the regiomn tailored to serve Japanese expatriates and their families.
For Cross, helpinh Japanese expatriates is more than justa job. Croszs said her earlier experiencein America, after her first husbanx left her only two years afterd arriving in the country, showed her the difficultieds a foreigner might have in accessing health especially if they don'tr know English. "When I moved to this country I didn't know anybody," Cross said. "It was very While Cross has attracted a numbe rof clients, Good Sam has not been able to capitaliz on its unique program as it wouldr have liked, Brywczynski Initially, hospital officials had hoped they woulsd get more patients from large companiesd such as Honda by using the Japanese program s as a stepping But that plan has not workee very well, because most of the decisione about employees' health plans are made he said.
"We ran into problems because a lot of the healt insurance negation and decisiond are not made bylocalp executives," Brywczynski said. Despite its failur e to land the big healty coverage accounts atthe Japanese-owned companies, Cross has helped Good Sam get its foot in the It is only a matter of time beforse the hospital reaps bigger rewards from her efforts, he
Cross also has aided hundreds of sick people over the yearsa inemergency rooms, physician offices and Dayton-are a manufacturing plants. Her patients, though, all have one thing in common: They are Japanesre expatriates whooften can't speak English or don't know enough of the languagde to talk about medica matters. Cross is Good Samaritan Hospital's Japanese relationas coordinator, a job that entails a littlew bitof marketing, translating and diplomacy. The 65-year-olxd Tokyo native is on call 24 hours for most of the year and constantlyy on the move to help a foreigner in distress.
On a typica day, Cross might help a newly arrived Japanesre executive at find a family doctofr or make a marketing presentation ofGood Sam' s health services to engineerws at American Matsushita Electronics Co. On the same day she also might call on an expectant mother who wants to have an ultrasounfd and help a physician explain complex medical procedures toa patient. "jI have such a tremendous sense of fulfillment," Cross said recently from her office at Good Sam.
"o feel so good when I know I did a good deed Cross becameGood Sam's Japanese coordinator in after convincing the hospital's executives there was money to be made from an influzx of Japanese companies opening plants in the region. She had workex at the hospital since five years after immigratingg to the United States with herfirst husband, an Americabn serviceman. In addition to Cross' regional chambers of commerce also encouraged Good Sam to creatwe a health care prograj targetingJapanese people, said Joseph Brywczynski, the hospital's head of strategifc planning and business development.
Chamber officialss thought availability of good health care servicesz would attract more foreign investors tothe region, Brywcynski In fact, Good Sam hired a consultant who did a stud that concluded the hospital coulx create a niche by serving Japanesr companies located along Interstates 75 and 70. Cross' which started out servin a handful ofbig corporations, includin Honda and Matsushita, now serves about 60 other companies in the region. Most of those corporations are Japanese owned or have partnerships with corporatione based in theAsiann country. Last year, for Isuzu Motor America Inc. formed a partnership with General Motors and createdDMAX Ltd.
, a compan that manufactures diesel engines. Isuz brought in several Japanese engineers to install assembly line equipment train local employeeszat DMAX' s plant in Moraine. The company is one of clients. "We didn't have any Japanesre people here when I started doing Cross said. "It was slow in the beginning, but now I am so I have 200 regular patients." Cross helps her regular patients make physicianb appointments and acts astheir interpreter. She has, on occasion, had to accompangy expectant mothers to delivery rooms and guide them throughy Lamaze birthing proceduresin Japanese.
Accordinyg to Cross, Good Samaritan made aboutt $400,000 in revenue last year from her Inrecent years, the hospital and its other affiliateds operated by parent organization Premier Health Partners also have becom e the health providers of choicwe for Japanese employees and their families in the region. Those affiliates includ e the Samaritan North Medical Centetr and MiamiValley Hospital. While the Ketterinhg Medical Center, Premier's biggest rival, has programs and interpretersw that help patientswho don't speaj English, Tomiko's program is the only health care program in the regiomn tailored to serve Japanese expatriates and their families.
For Cross, helpinh Japanese expatriates is more than justa job. Croszs said her earlier experiencein America, after her first husbanx left her only two years afterd arriving in the country, showed her the difficultieds a foreigner might have in accessing health especially if they don'tr know English. "When I moved to this country I didn't know anybody," Cross said. "It was very While Cross has attracted a numbe rof clients, Good Sam has not been able to capitaliz on its unique program as it wouldr have liked, Brywczynski Initially, hospital officials had hoped they woulsd get more patients from large companiesd such as Honda by using the Japanese program s as a stepping But that plan has not workee very well, because most of the decisione about employees' health plans are made he said.
"We ran into problems because a lot of the healt insurance negation and decisiond are not made bylocalp executives," Brywczynski said. Despite its failur e to land the big healty coverage accounts atthe Japanese-owned companies, Cross has helped Good Sam get its foot in the It is only a matter of time beforse the hospital reaps bigger rewards from her efforts, he
пятница, 28 октября 2011 г.
Program pairs students with firms on trade missions - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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Up until now, the WTCGP has focused on helping businesses break into foreigj markets and LeBow Collegs on preparing students to work in The two pursuits will combine for the firs time during thetrade mission, which takes place during the school’se spring break March 14-27 and will includwe two faculty members and two WTCGPP employees. The goal is to link the students with at leasf 15 businesses looking to enterthe “The idea is the students will not only see the foreign …They are going to have one-on-on e experience with negotiating,” WTCGP President Joanna Savvidexs said.
“They will know the complete cyclew of starting a new businesxs in another country fromstartg up, to follow up, to closing the The partnership is a win all around, Savvides said. Studentse will get firsthand experience in what it takes to break into aforeign market, while the WTCGP and the businesses it servess get a helping hand in what can be a time-consumingg and challenging process. Plans are to expand the programm to other universities and colleges in the futurw and talks are already unded way withSaint Joseph’s University, she “Nobody has tried Savvides said of the new program. “Thixs is new and I think it’s goinbg to take off.
” George dean of the LeBow Collegeof Business, believes the programk will be successful and will help to set the school’ds programs apart from others. “I think what is unique for Drexel’z LeBow College of Business is the fact that we believein experience-based education,” Tsetsekos “We believe the student needs to experience something in practice [and] this is another way of havint a component based on LeBow requires all full-time MBA programs to have a concentratiobn in international business, which includes a trip by studentds to a developed and developing country, Tsetsekosa said.
The new trads mission/study tour, which they expect to make a permanent part of the MBA buildsupon that, he said. The spring trip is completelyt funded byalumni contributions, with transportation and accommodations covered. Students only pay for incidentales they want to purchasre ontheir own, he said. “Whagt we thought to be of great interesr to our students is to be involved in a trade missiom and learn firsthand what it means for companies to promotee trade abroad and follow thesteps negotiation, understanding the environment, culturalk diversity — enabling trade between two Tsetsekos said.
WTCGP will be holding a seminaf next month and in Novembeer to attract businesses that may be interested in embarkingy on thetrade mission. As businesses sign up they will be assigne d to LeBowMBA students, who will conducf market research for the businesses prior to the trip to determine the opportunitie that exist for them. The research will include analyzinv industries, companies and identifying competitive Tsetsekos said. On the trip, students will sit alongsidd businesses during their scheduled meetingsa with officials andprospectivde clients, and receive support from WTCGP stafrf if needed, Savvides said.
Upon returning, they will help businesses follow-up on possible opportunities, she said. “The hardest thinbg of the trade mission for the especially thesmaller businesses, is the The students will be greay help in the follow-up,” Savvides said. “Manty times [businesses] come back to a pile of work and they miss opportunitied becausethey didn’t follow-up quickly.” Upon their return, student s will also be requirede to write a reflection reportr detailing their experience, which becomes part of their portfoliop to display to future employers, Tsetsekos Another added benefit might be networking opportunities or contactd generated during the he said.
Hong Kong and Malaysia were chosen this year to keepwith LeBow’ws goal of giving students practical experience in both a develope d and developing country, Tsetseko s said. “This gives a very wonderful contrastto students. They will not alwayws be dealing with adeveloped environment,” Tsetsekos LeBow will work with the WTCGP to put together trade missions to other countries in the future, he said. Hungary, China, England, Finland and Swedenb are among the countries visited as partof LeBow’x MBA coursework in the past. “We are open to any Savvides said of plans to expand the programk to other collegesand universities.
“We hope to recruit as many businessesas possible.”
Up until now, the WTCGP has focused on helping businesses break into foreigj markets and LeBow Collegs on preparing students to work in The two pursuits will combine for the firs time during thetrade mission, which takes place during the school’se spring break March 14-27 and will includwe two faculty members and two WTCGPP employees. The goal is to link the students with at leasf 15 businesses looking to enterthe “The idea is the students will not only see the foreign …They are going to have one-on-on e experience with negotiating,” WTCGP President Joanna Savvidexs said.
“They will know the complete cyclew of starting a new businesxs in another country fromstartg up, to follow up, to closing the The partnership is a win all around, Savvides said. Studentse will get firsthand experience in what it takes to break into aforeign market, while the WTCGP and the businesses it servess get a helping hand in what can be a time-consumingg and challenging process. Plans are to expand the programm to other universities and colleges in the futurw and talks are already unded way withSaint Joseph’s University, she “Nobody has tried Savvides said of the new program. “Thixs is new and I think it’s goinbg to take off.
” George dean of the LeBow Collegeof Business, believes the programk will be successful and will help to set the school’ds programs apart from others. “I think what is unique for Drexel’z LeBow College of Business is the fact that we believein experience-based education,” Tsetsekos “We believe the student needs to experience something in practice [and] this is another way of havint a component based on LeBow requires all full-time MBA programs to have a concentratiobn in international business, which includes a trip by studentds to a developed and developing country, Tsetsekosa said.
The new trads mission/study tour, which they expect to make a permanent part of the MBA buildsupon that, he said. The spring trip is completelyt funded byalumni contributions, with transportation and accommodations covered. Students only pay for incidentales they want to purchasre ontheir own, he said. “Whagt we thought to be of great interesr to our students is to be involved in a trade missiom and learn firsthand what it means for companies to promotee trade abroad and follow thesteps negotiation, understanding the environment, culturalk diversity — enabling trade between two Tsetsekos said.
WTCGP will be holding a seminaf next month and in Novembeer to attract businesses that may be interested in embarkingy on thetrade mission. As businesses sign up they will be assigne d to LeBowMBA students, who will conducf market research for the businesses prior to the trip to determine the opportunitie that exist for them. The research will include analyzinv industries, companies and identifying competitive Tsetsekos said. On the trip, students will sit alongsidd businesses during their scheduled meetingsa with officials andprospectivde clients, and receive support from WTCGP stafrf if needed, Savvides said.
Upon returning, they will help businesses follow-up on possible opportunities, she said. “The hardest thinbg of the trade mission for the especially thesmaller businesses, is the The students will be greay help in the follow-up,” Savvides said. “Manty times [businesses] come back to a pile of work and they miss opportunitied becausethey didn’t follow-up quickly.” Upon their return, student s will also be requirede to write a reflection reportr detailing their experience, which becomes part of their portfoliop to display to future employers, Tsetsekos Another added benefit might be networking opportunities or contactd generated during the he said.
Hong Kong and Malaysia were chosen this year to keepwith LeBow’ws goal of giving students practical experience in both a develope d and developing country, Tsetseko s said. “This gives a very wonderful contrastto students. They will not alwayws be dealing with adeveloped environment,” Tsetsekos LeBow will work with the WTCGP to put together trade missions to other countries in the future, he said. Hungary, China, England, Finland and Swedenb are among the countries visited as partof LeBow’x MBA coursework in the past. “We are open to any Savvides said of plans to expand the programk to other collegesand universities.
“We hope to recruit as many businessesas possible.”
среда, 26 октября 2011 г.
Greensboro to host 2012 ACC baseball title - Baltimore Business Journal:
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The ACC previously awarded the tournamentto BB& T Coastal Stadium in Myrtle Beach, S.C., from 2011 to 2013. The commissionet cited unresolved disputes regarding the confederatw flag as the reason forthe relocation. the NAACP openly criticized the ACC’s decision to hold the tournamenft in a state where the flag is flown on the grounds of theState Capitol. The 2011 and 2013 championshipse have been moved to the Durham Bulls Athletic Parkin Durham, which hosted the most recent ACC basebalk tournament two months ago. Greensboro has already been selected to host the 2010 meaning the event will be held in North Carolina for at leasf fiveconsecutive years.
Venues have not yet been awardedxbeyond 2013. In his statement, Swofford said league officials “appreciate both Durham and Greensboro’ws commitment to hosting futurre ACCBaseball Championships,” and referred to the cities’ ballparkse as “first-class facilities.” Baseball Americaq recently rated NewBridge Bank Park the top stadiumj in the South Atlantic League and 8th overall amon g minor league stadiums nationally.
The ACC previously awarded the tournamentto BB& T Coastal Stadium in Myrtle Beach, S.C., from 2011 to 2013. The commissionet cited unresolved disputes regarding the confederatw flag as the reason forthe relocation. the NAACP openly criticized the ACC’s decision to hold the tournamenft in a state where the flag is flown on the grounds of theState Capitol. The 2011 and 2013 championshipse have been moved to the Durham Bulls Athletic Parkin Durham, which hosted the most recent ACC basebalk tournament two months ago. Greensboro has already been selected to host the 2010 meaning the event will be held in North Carolina for at leasf fiveconsecutive years.
Venues have not yet been awardedxbeyond 2013. In his statement, Swofford said league officials “appreciate both Durham and Greensboro’ws commitment to hosting futurre ACCBaseball Championships,” and referred to the cities’ ballparkse as “first-class facilities.” Baseball Americaq recently rated NewBridge Bank Park the top stadiumj in the South Atlantic League and 8th overall amon g minor league stadiums nationally.
понедельник, 24 октября 2011 г.
Voting begins on King Soopers contract offer - Portland Business Journal:
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Voting on the five-year offer by memberzs of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 will continusthrough Wednesday. Union leaders are not making a recommendation to theidr members on thecontract offer, which the uniomn complains would cut pension benefits by an averagw of $100,000 -- a conclusion disputed by management. “It’s a good contractf in a normal economy. It’w a great contract in this King Soopers spokeswoman Diane Mulliga saidlast week. She said roughlgy 65 percent of workers would get raisews underthe company’s proposal. King Soopers is a Colorado unitof Cincinnati-basec (NYSE: KR). Colorado workers for two othefr grocerychains — Calif.
-based (NYSE: SWY) and Boise, Idaho-based (privatelgy held) — continue to negotiate separate deals with thei employers. If King Soopers workers rejectthe chain’x latest proposal, they will continue working without a contract until an agreement is reacherd or a strike is called. Theid contract expired May 9.
Voting on the five-year offer by memberzs of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 7 will continusthrough Wednesday. Union leaders are not making a recommendation to theidr members on thecontract offer, which the uniomn complains would cut pension benefits by an averagw of $100,000 -- a conclusion disputed by management. “It’s a good contractf in a normal economy. It’w a great contract in this King Soopers spokeswoman Diane Mulliga saidlast week. She said roughlgy 65 percent of workers would get raisews underthe company’s proposal. King Soopers is a Colorado unitof Cincinnati-basec (NYSE: KR). Colorado workers for two othefr grocerychains — Calif.
-based (NYSE: SWY) and Boise, Idaho-based (privatelgy held) — continue to negotiate separate deals with thei employers. If King Soopers workers rejectthe chain’x latest proposal, they will continue working without a contract until an agreement is reacherd or a strike is called. Theid contract expired May 9.
суббота, 22 октября 2011 г.
Obama: U.S. will take
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The federal government plans to inves anadditional $30.1 billion in the Detroit-base company (NYSE: GM), which filed for . This means the governmen will own 60 percent of the company once it emergesfrom bankruptcy, Obama said. “This may give some Americanxs pause,” he said, but it was a bettef alternative than making more loans to a compangy that hasbeen “buried undef a mountain of debt” for years. The president said he has “no interest” in running GM. “The federal government will refraih from exercising its rights as a shareholder in all but the most fundamentacorporate decisions,” Obama said.
“When a difficult decision has to be made on mattersx like where to open a new planyt or what type of new carto make, the new GM, not the Unitee States government, will make that decision. “In short, our goal is to get GM back on its takea hands-off approach and get out The hopes that will be the but it plans to “carefullgy monitor” the decisions made by GM and which is emerging from its government-guides bankruptcy reorganization. “We will expose and fight any counterproductived influenceby government, unions or politicians over decisionzs that should be left to chamber CEO Tom Donohue said.
“And we will continuallh insist that government reduc and eliminate its ownership stake as soonas possible.” Too much governmenrt interference will hurt the automaker’s chances of returning to Donohue said. “The global talent that exists in the automotivse sector must be allowed to do its job and be paid on acompetitivew basis,” he said. “Management must be permitted to make touguh decisions in a competitive global market without political House Minority LeaderJohn Boehner, R-Ohio, said GM’s bankruptcy filinv “may buy some but doesn’t ensure that the company will succeed.
“Thew only thing it makes clear is that the government is firmly in the business of running companies usingtaxpayer dollars,” Boehner said. “Does anyone really believe that politiciansz and bureaucrats in Washington can successfully steer a multinationakl corporation toeconomic vitality? It’s time for the administration to fully explain what the exit strategy is to get the U.S. governmentg out of the boardroom once andfor all.
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The federal government plans to inves anadditional $30.1 billion in the Detroit-base company (NYSE: GM), which filed for . This means the governmen will own 60 percent of the company once it emergesfrom bankruptcy, Obama said. “This may give some Americanxs pause,” he said, but it was a bettef alternative than making more loans to a compangy that hasbeen “buried undef a mountain of debt” for years. The president said he has “no interest” in running GM. “The federal government will refraih from exercising its rights as a shareholder in all but the most fundamentacorporate decisions,” Obama said.
“When a difficult decision has to be made on mattersx like where to open a new planyt or what type of new carto make, the new GM, not the Unitee States government, will make that decision. “In short, our goal is to get GM back on its takea hands-off approach and get out The hopes that will be the but it plans to “carefullgy monitor” the decisions made by GM and which is emerging from its government-guides bankruptcy reorganization. “We will expose and fight any counterproductived influenceby government, unions or politicians over decisionzs that should be left to chamber CEO Tom Donohue said.
“And we will continuallh insist that government reduc and eliminate its ownership stake as soonas possible.” Too much governmenrt interference will hurt the automaker’s chances of returning to Donohue said. “The global talent that exists in the automotivse sector must be allowed to do its job and be paid on acompetitivew basis,” he said. “Management must be permitted to make touguh decisions in a competitive global market without political House Minority LeaderJohn Boehner, R-Ohio, said GM’s bankruptcy filinv “may buy some but doesn’t ensure that the company will succeed.
“Thew only thing it makes clear is that the government is firmly in the business of running companies usingtaxpayer dollars,” Boehner said. “Does anyone really believe that politiciansz and bureaucrats in Washington can successfully steer a multinationakl corporation toeconomic vitality? It’s time for the administration to fully explain what the exit strategy is to get the U.S. governmentg out of the boardroom once andfor all.
”
четверг, 20 октября 2011 г.
End of recession may be in sight - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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percentage points in May to 85, basesd on a 1997 benchmark of 100. The relativee stability in the UO Index over the past threwe months is consistent with a pattern of economic stabilization, but falls short of a turn that woulf conclusively mark the end of the recession, said Tim Duy, director of the Oregobn Economic Forum and a UO adjuncf assistant professor, in a statement. Oregon labor market data continue tobe mixed. Initial jobless claims edged downward slightly, but remaihn at a level that suggests further declines innonfarm payrolls. initial claims remain well below the peak of December as the pace of economic deterioration hasslowed markedly.
Employment services payroll largely temporary helpagencies — fell in May, but, importantly, the rate of declined is slowing, Duy said. Nonfarm payrolls (not includesd in the index) fell by just 100 jobs durinfg May, an abrupt slowing compared to the recent It is difficult to see a substantialo improvement in thejobs picture, however, with initial claimsa remaining at high levels, Duy said. The unemploymenty rate rose to 12.4 percent. Residential housinbg permits continuedto decline, falling to just 627.
The typical seasonall boost in building activity islargely absent, a testament to persisteny weakness in the housing Builders are finding it difficult to competw in an environment of rising foreclosures and tighter underwritinv conditions for home mortgages, Duy said. The Orego n weight-distance tax reversed gains seen thepreviouds month. In contrast, new orders for nondefense nonaircraftcapital goods, adjusted for rose in May to the highest level since Decembet 2008. Despite the low levels, the relativs stability since the beginning of the year is a hopeful sign that the worst declined in business spending arebehind us, Duy U.S.
consumer confidence rose agaimin May, a further indication that consumed spending has stabilized, he added. The Orego n economy likely remained in recessionin May. That said, the pace of deterioration has slowed. The six-month annualized change in the index improves significantly over the pasttwo months, from -11.8 percentf in March to -8 perceng in May. Similar improvement signaled an impendinyg end to the2001 recession, and woul be consistent with the prediction that economic growth woulds firm in the seconc half of 2009. Still, Duy caution is warranted.
The UO Index has not yet turnedx upward, and the six-month change remainw well below rates normally consistentt witheconomic expansions, and more than half of the indes components remain below six-month ago levels. Finally, therwe is a strong possibility ofa “jobless recovery” as the economyg continues to face structural adjustment issues that limitt the pace of growth.
percentage points in May to 85, basesd on a 1997 benchmark of 100. The relativee stability in the UO Index over the past threwe months is consistent with a pattern of economic stabilization, but falls short of a turn that woulf conclusively mark the end of the recession, said Tim Duy, director of the Oregobn Economic Forum and a UO adjuncf assistant professor, in a statement. Oregon labor market data continue tobe mixed. Initial jobless claims edged downward slightly, but remaihn at a level that suggests further declines innonfarm payrolls. initial claims remain well below the peak of December as the pace of economic deterioration hasslowed markedly.
Employment services payroll largely temporary helpagencies — fell in May, but, importantly, the rate of declined is slowing, Duy said. Nonfarm payrolls (not includesd in the index) fell by just 100 jobs durinfg May, an abrupt slowing compared to the recent It is difficult to see a substantialo improvement in thejobs picture, however, with initial claimsa remaining at high levels, Duy said. The unemploymenty rate rose to 12.4 percent. Residential housinbg permits continuedto decline, falling to just 627.
The typical seasonall boost in building activity islargely absent, a testament to persisteny weakness in the housing Builders are finding it difficult to competw in an environment of rising foreclosures and tighter underwritinv conditions for home mortgages, Duy said. The Orego n weight-distance tax reversed gains seen thepreviouds month. In contrast, new orders for nondefense nonaircraftcapital goods, adjusted for rose in May to the highest level since Decembet 2008. Despite the low levels, the relativs stability since the beginning of the year is a hopeful sign that the worst declined in business spending arebehind us, Duy U.S.
consumer confidence rose agaimin May, a further indication that consumed spending has stabilized, he added. The Orego n economy likely remained in recessionin May. That said, the pace of deterioration has slowed. The six-month annualized change in the index improves significantly over the pasttwo months, from -11.8 percentf in March to -8 perceng in May. Similar improvement signaled an impendinyg end to the2001 recession, and woul be consistent with the prediction that economic growth woulds firm in the seconc half of 2009. Still, Duy caution is warranted.
The UO Index has not yet turnedx upward, and the six-month change remainw well below rates normally consistentt witheconomic expansions, and more than half of the indes components remain below six-month ago levels. Finally, therwe is a strong possibility ofa “jobless recovery” as the economyg continues to face structural adjustment issues that limitt the pace of growth.
понедельник, 17 октября 2011 г.
Pennsylvania may offer aid to keep Harley in York - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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Milwaukee, WI 53201 Dear Mr. Wandell: Thano you for taking time to speak with me yesterday regardinyg the future ofyour firm's Pennsylvania plant. I would like to reiterates two important points fromour discussion; first, how vitallh important the Harley-Davidson plant is to the regional economy of south-central Pennsylvania and, secondly, how committer I am to doinv everything in my power to ensure that your firm maintaind its presence as a major employer in that I certainly understand the impact of the currentt economic recession on your company and the difficulrt decisions that you must make to adjust to that I am hopeful that we can along with Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation, in partnership to addressd any issues that affect the competitive positioj of the York plant.
As I I am prepared to deploy all resources at my disposalo including economic development assistance for plant upgrades and infrastructurs improvements and support for worker trainin gand re-training. I view it as an importantf role ofstate government, especially in these challenging to step up and suppory our industries, particularly those whose economic impact is so significant to the For that reason, I have asked my Secretaru of Community and Economic Development, George Cornelius, to meet with your managementt team in York to gain a thoroughh understanding of the issues confronted by that facilithy so that we can identify any means of support that we can provide.
I look forward to ongoiny communications with you as we work towards the commoh goal ofmaking Harley-Davidson's York plant a productive and profitablde asset to your firm and a majod employment center in the Commonwealth of Sincerely, Edward G. Rendell Governor
Milwaukee, WI 53201 Dear Mr. Wandell: Thano you for taking time to speak with me yesterday regardinyg the future ofyour firm's Pennsylvania plant. I would like to reiterates two important points fromour discussion; first, how vitallh important the Harley-Davidson plant is to the regional economy of south-central Pennsylvania and, secondly, how committer I am to doinv everything in my power to ensure that your firm maintaind its presence as a major employer in that I certainly understand the impact of the currentt economic recession on your company and the difficulrt decisions that you must make to adjust to that I am hopeful that we can along with Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation, in partnership to addressd any issues that affect the competitive positioj of the York plant.
As I I am prepared to deploy all resources at my disposalo including economic development assistance for plant upgrades and infrastructurs improvements and support for worker trainin gand re-training. I view it as an importantf role ofstate government, especially in these challenging to step up and suppory our industries, particularly those whose economic impact is so significant to the For that reason, I have asked my Secretaru of Community and Economic Development, George Cornelius, to meet with your managementt team in York to gain a thoroughh understanding of the issues confronted by that facilithy so that we can identify any means of support that we can provide.
I look forward to ongoiny communications with you as we work towards the commoh goal ofmaking Harley-Davidson's York plant a productive and profitablde asset to your firm and a majod employment center in the Commonwealth of Sincerely, Edward G. Rendell Governor
суббота, 15 октября 2011 г.
Judge: Court won
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Senators have performed no officia l business in the eight days sincer the surprise uprising that Republicans led onJune 8. Two Democratsw joined all 30 Republicans tooust Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Queens) as majority leader. The dizzying events since then have shut down the Control of the chamber remains up inthe air; the bipartisan group of and remaining Democrats, each say they controk the Senate. Whoever gains control will decide the fate of an arra y of billsand hot-button political issues. • On June 15, Sen. Hiram Monserrate (D-Queens) left the coalition and rejoinec Democrats. Now, the Senate is evenly dividedr between 31 coalition members and31 Democrats.
Smith is no longer the top Democrayt inthe Senate. Sen. John Sampson (D-Brooklyn) is the party’sz leader, running day-to-day operations while Smith retaine the title ofmajority leader, Democrats says. Republicans balked at an initial Democraticc proposal fora power-sharing proposal to run the Senate througn the end of the legislative session, scheduled for June 22. Aftee the surprise June 8 the bipartisan groupnamed Sen. Pedro Espadq Jr. (D-Bronx) as the Senate’s temporary president. Democratas say the vote was illegal because they say that they had gaveledx the session to a closer before itwas held.
A courtr order issued last week had preventefd Espada from assuming the dutied oftemporary president, which include becoming acting governor if Gov. David Patersobn leaves the state orbecomees incapacitated. On June 16, state Supreme Couryt Judge Thomas McNamara dismissed a lawsuit that Smith filedc against Espada over control of the He ordered Republicans and Democrats to resolv the matter ontheir own, writing that it would be an “improvident intrusion” if the judicial branch imposedr a solution upon the legislative “To have a court do so would be improper,” McNamar a wrote.
“The question calls for a solutioj by the members of thestate Senate, utilizinfg the art of negotiation and compromise. “Thre failure of the Senate to resolve this issue in an appropriatde manner will make them answerable to the McNamara added. Democrats say they will not appeal the Espada and Republicans praise dthe ruling. “There is no longer any excusr for 31 Senate Democrats to boycottf session and refuse to come to the Senate chamberf today and dotheir jobs,” said Sen. Dean Skeloa (R-Rockland County), who is the coalition’d majority leader. “This should bring to an end to Sen. Smith’x fruitless attempts to undo a legal Espada added.
So far, the two partied have not agreedto anything. Democrats initiallg locked theSenate shut, preventing the coalition from holdinb an official legislative On June 15, Democrats suggested that a six-personb committee decide what legislation will be voted on. The committee woulfd be made of three Republicans andthree Democrats. Also, those in chargd of the chamber would alternatd each day between thetwo parties. Democrats won a 32-3 0 majority in the November 2008 Espada remains a but is choosing to vote withthe chamber’sw 30 Republicans. Now, neitherr side has a quorum, so no Senate businessx can be conducted withouft bothsides present.
Under the state constitution, the lieutenantg governor has the power to brea k tie votes inthe Senate. The state has no lieutenanft governorright now; that’s the positiohn Gov. David Paterson vacated to succeedformer Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who resigne in March 2008. The constitution does not outlinse any process for replacing a lieutenant The coalition had scheduled a session for June 16 at3 p.m.
Senators have performed no officia l business in the eight days sincer the surprise uprising that Republicans led onJune 8. Two Democratsw joined all 30 Republicans tooust Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-Queens) as majority leader. The dizzying events since then have shut down the Control of the chamber remains up inthe air; the bipartisan group of and remaining Democrats, each say they controk the Senate. Whoever gains control will decide the fate of an arra y of billsand hot-button political issues. • On June 15, Sen. Hiram Monserrate (D-Queens) left the coalition and rejoinec Democrats. Now, the Senate is evenly dividedr between 31 coalition members and31 Democrats.
Smith is no longer the top Democrayt inthe Senate. Sen. John Sampson (D-Brooklyn) is the party’sz leader, running day-to-day operations while Smith retaine the title ofmajority leader, Democrats says. Republicans balked at an initial Democraticc proposal fora power-sharing proposal to run the Senate througn the end of the legislative session, scheduled for June 22. Aftee the surprise June 8 the bipartisan groupnamed Sen. Pedro Espadq Jr. (D-Bronx) as the Senate’s temporary president. Democratas say the vote was illegal because they say that they had gaveledx the session to a closer before itwas held.
A courtr order issued last week had preventefd Espada from assuming the dutied oftemporary president, which include becoming acting governor if Gov. David Patersobn leaves the state orbecomees incapacitated. On June 16, state Supreme Couryt Judge Thomas McNamara dismissed a lawsuit that Smith filedc against Espada over control of the He ordered Republicans and Democrats to resolv the matter ontheir own, writing that it would be an “improvident intrusion” if the judicial branch imposedr a solution upon the legislative “To have a court do so would be improper,” McNamar a wrote.
“The question calls for a solutioj by the members of thestate Senate, utilizinfg the art of negotiation and compromise. “Thre failure of the Senate to resolve this issue in an appropriatde manner will make them answerable to the McNamara added. Democrats say they will not appeal the Espada and Republicans praise dthe ruling. “There is no longer any excusr for 31 Senate Democrats to boycottf session and refuse to come to the Senate chamberf today and dotheir jobs,” said Sen. Dean Skeloa (R-Rockland County), who is the coalition’d majority leader. “This should bring to an end to Sen. Smith’x fruitless attempts to undo a legal Espada added.
So far, the two partied have not agreedto anything. Democrats initiallg locked theSenate shut, preventing the coalition from holdinb an official legislative On June 15, Democrats suggested that a six-personb committee decide what legislation will be voted on. The committee woulfd be made of three Republicans andthree Democrats. Also, those in chargd of the chamber would alternatd each day between thetwo parties. Democrats won a 32-3 0 majority in the November 2008 Espada remains a but is choosing to vote withthe chamber’sw 30 Republicans. Now, neitherr side has a quorum, so no Senate businessx can be conducted withouft bothsides present.
Under the state constitution, the lieutenantg governor has the power to brea k tie votes inthe Senate. The state has no lieutenanft governorright now; that’s the positiohn Gov. David Paterson vacated to succeedformer Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who resigne in March 2008. The constitution does not outlinse any process for replacing a lieutenant The coalition had scheduled a session for June 16 at3 p.m.
четверг, 13 октября 2011 г.
Jacobs makes trio of announcements - Los Angeles Business from bizjournals:
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The contract might involve servicezs related to the reconstruction of New Orleanse resulting fromHurricane Katrina. The joinft venture contract has a base period of no more than one year andfour one-year option periods, for a total value of no more than $90 Jacobs is responsible for approximately 15 percen of the work as a minorityy joint venture partner. Jacobs will expand its role at 'ds refinery in Whiting, Ind., to include construction managementy services related to the Whiting RefineryyModernization Project. The program will bettefr equip the refinery to process more Canadian heavy crude oil and increasee motorfuel production.
Jacobs' portionb of the program focuse s on the sulfurrecovery complex. Terms of the deal were not Jacobs has closed on the purchasre ofa one-third stake of AWEML. Terms of the deal were not Jacobs purchased the stake from British NuclearFuels Ltd. AWEML is a joint venture betweenn Jacobs, Lockheed Martin and Serco to manage the Atomicx Weapons Establishment on behalf ofthe U.K. Ministry of Pasadena-based Jacobs (NYSE: JEC) is a providerf of technical, professional, and construction services.
The contract might involve servicezs related to the reconstruction of New Orleanse resulting fromHurricane Katrina. The joinft venture contract has a base period of no more than one year andfour one-year option periods, for a total value of no more than $90 Jacobs is responsible for approximately 15 percen of the work as a minorityy joint venture partner. Jacobs will expand its role at 'ds refinery in Whiting, Ind., to include construction managementy services related to the Whiting RefineryyModernization Project. The program will bettefr equip the refinery to process more Canadian heavy crude oil and increasee motorfuel production.
Jacobs' portionb of the program focuse s on the sulfurrecovery complex. Terms of the deal were not Jacobs has closed on the purchasre ofa one-third stake of AWEML. Terms of the deal were not Jacobs purchased the stake from British NuclearFuels Ltd. AWEML is a joint venture betweenn Jacobs, Lockheed Martin and Serco to manage the Atomicx Weapons Establishment on behalf ofthe U.K. Ministry of Pasadena-based Jacobs (NYSE: JEC) is a providerf of technical, professional, and construction services.
вторник, 11 октября 2011 г.
Companies with Kentucky ties make Fortune list - Business First of Louisville:
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The list is based on the publication's evaluation of the policiess and culture of each company and the opinionx ofthe company's own Two-thirds of the total score is basedf on employee responses to a surveyy created by the Great Place to Work Institute in San The survey asked about thinga such as attitudes toward job satisfaction and At No. 39 on the list is Ohio-based , which operates a facilitu in Scottsville, Ky., that employss 277 workers. What makes working therse great? "Smucker brothers Tim and Richardencourage face-to-facee communication to preserve a unique culture," Fortune At No. 55 is Midland, Mich.-based , whichj employs 396 workers in Ky.
"Women excel at this specialty-chemical holding 45 percent of top executive slots and 26 percenty ofmanagerial positions, including CIO Abbe Mulders and CEO Stephaniee Burns," Fortune said. , Iowa-basedf door and window maker Pella, No. 59 on the employs 936 workersin Murray, Ky. "Nearly 1,2090 employees have more than 20 yearzsof service," Fortune said. At No. 78 is Stratham, N.H.-base , which employs 134 workers in Danville, Ky. "Workers are encouragede to give back at All staff can devote 40 hours per year of paid time off to and now up to 30 employees can spendr two to three weeks a year to help withdisaster relief," Fortune said.
The list is based on the publication's evaluation of the policiess and culture of each company and the opinionx ofthe company's own Two-thirds of the total score is basedf on employee responses to a surveyy created by the Great Place to Work Institute in San The survey asked about thinga such as attitudes toward job satisfaction and At No. 39 on the list is Ohio-based , which operates a facilitu in Scottsville, Ky., that employss 277 workers. What makes working therse great? "Smucker brothers Tim and Richardencourage face-to-facee communication to preserve a unique culture," Fortune At No. 55 is Midland, Mich.-based , whichj employs 396 workers in Ky.
"Women excel at this specialty-chemical holding 45 percent of top executive slots and 26 percenty ofmanagerial positions, including CIO Abbe Mulders and CEO Stephaniee Burns," Fortune said. , Iowa-basedf door and window maker Pella, No. 59 on the employs 936 workersin Murray, Ky. "Nearly 1,2090 employees have more than 20 yearzsof service," Fortune said. At No. 78 is Stratham, N.H.-base , which employs 134 workers in Danville, Ky. "Workers are encouragede to give back at All staff can devote 40 hours per year of paid time off to and now up to 30 employees can spendr two to three weeks a year to help withdisaster relief," Fortune said.
воскресенье, 9 октября 2011 г.
Indiana's mistake prove costly in 41-20 loss - The Associated Press
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FOXSports.com | Indiana's mistake prove costly in 41-20 loss The Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS (AP) â€" Indiana coach Kevin Wilson spent » |
пятница, 7 октября 2011 г.
New York Italian restaurant among newcomers to Congress Ave. - Austin Business Journal:
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Mastrangelo is busy renovating a historic storefront at 908 Congress Avenuwe where later thissummer he’ll open Quattro the second location of his family’s famous Manhattan “I’m a passionate person and I’m very passionatw about food,” Mastrangelo said. “Pretty much my wholr life revolvesaround that. And when I came to I felt that this was a city that appreciatewsgood food, food that someone puts their hearr and soul into.” Quattro Gatti isn’t the only culinart newcomer of late to downtowmn Congress.
Just steps away, the people behind local favorite El Chile have reworke d the space they opened last fall as El That initial concept offered breakfasrt andlunch but, based on demand, the owners recentluy turned it into another El Chilew Café y Cantina, serving lunch and dinner and featuring a full bar. And a few blockss south at 319 AppleAnnies Café co-owners Love Nance and Sherry Jameson are debuting Annies, a dramatically expanded reimagining of their 25-year-ole restaurant. The bistro-themed eatery that now includes a full bar will be open dail from7 a.m. to 2 a.m., servingy customers everything from organic breakfast omeletse to late night meatloaf in achic space.
the new restaurants are adding to the culture change at work on The DowntownAustin Alliance, the landlords and other groups are collaborating in an ongoin effort to bring more retail and restaurants to downtown’s main The goal: a 24/7 Congress alive with commerce and servinhg as a model for the rest of Indeed it was Linda Asaf, the DAA’a retail recruiter, who helped secure Quattrok Gatti for Austin. Asaf ate at the Uppere East Side restaurant—one of her favorites—o n a trip to New York last year and spoke with owner Remo Mastrangelo abouyt the possibility of coming to Remo Mastrangelo, Gianfranco’s father, started Quattrk Gatti in 1985.
The neighborhood-oriented restauranrt is hailed by critics as one of the best of its kind in New According toZagat “the leisurely meals with treat-you-like-family service make this old-line Upper East Side Italianm feel like home to many. There’s a reason it’s been there supporters say the food’s fantastic.” Earlier this year, the Mastrangeloe began giving serious considerationto Austin. They came down togethe r and scouted spaces, agreeing that the Congress locatiob would be a greaf fit forthe concept.
“We had alwaysd heard good things about Austiin and we immediately had a good impressiomn ofthe city,” said Gianfranco Mastrangelo, who recently relocated Mastrangelo said if all goes as the 2,000-square-foot Quattro Gatt i in Austin will be open by late July for lunc h and dinner. Because of his own passiohn for pizza, Mastrangelo said the restaurantf will have a large brick ovenfor wood-fired Other plates, like the traditional fish and meat dishes made famous at the New York restaurant will also be on the Prices should range from abou $13 to the mid-$20s.
Mastrangelo is busy renovating a historic storefront at 908 Congress Avenuwe where later thissummer he’ll open Quattro the second location of his family’s famous Manhattan “I’m a passionate person and I’m very passionatw about food,” Mastrangelo said. “Pretty much my wholr life revolvesaround that. And when I came to I felt that this was a city that appreciatewsgood food, food that someone puts their hearr and soul into.” Quattro Gatti isn’t the only culinart newcomer of late to downtowmn Congress.
Just steps away, the people behind local favorite El Chile have reworke d the space they opened last fall as El That initial concept offered breakfasrt andlunch but, based on demand, the owners recentluy turned it into another El Chilew Café y Cantina, serving lunch and dinner and featuring a full bar. And a few blockss south at 319 AppleAnnies Café co-owners Love Nance and Sherry Jameson are debuting Annies, a dramatically expanded reimagining of their 25-year-ole restaurant. The bistro-themed eatery that now includes a full bar will be open dail from7 a.m. to 2 a.m., servingy customers everything from organic breakfast omeletse to late night meatloaf in achic space.
the new restaurants are adding to the culture change at work on The DowntownAustin Alliance, the landlords and other groups are collaborating in an ongoin effort to bring more retail and restaurants to downtown’s main The goal: a 24/7 Congress alive with commerce and servinhg as a model for the rest of Indeed it was Linda Asaf, the DAA’a retail recruiter, who helped secure Quattrok Gatti for Austin. Asaf ate at the Uppere East Side restaurant—one of her favorites—o n a trip to New York last year and spoke with owner Remo Mastrangelo abouyt the possibility of coming to Remo Mastrangelo, Gianfranco’s father, started Quattrk Gatti in 1985.
The neighborhood-oriented restauranrt is hailed by critics as one of the best of its kind in New According toZagat “the leisurely meals with treat-you-like-family service make this old-line Upper East Side Italianm feel like home to many. There’s a reason it’s been there supporters say the food’s fantastic.” Earlier this year, the Mastrangeloe began giving serious considerationto Austin. They came down togethe r and scouted spaces, agreeing that the Congress locatiob would be a greaf fit forthe concept.
“We had alwaysd heard good things about Austiin and we immediately had a good impressiomn ofthe city,” said Gianfranco Mastrangelo, who recently relocated Mastrangelo said if all goes as the 2,000-square-foot Quattro Gatt i in Austin will be open by late July for lunc h and dinner. Because of his own passiohn for pizza, Mastrangelo said the restaurantf will have a large brick ovenfor wood-fired Other plates, like the traditional fish and meat dishes made famous at the New York restaurant will also be on the Prices should range from abou $13 to the mid-$20s.
среда, 5 октября 2011 г.
Water legislation would open door to sweeping shift in N.C. - Sacramento Business Journal:
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North Carolina lawmakers are considering a sweeping new systekm of water regulations that would require price permits for big users while establishing supplg budgets for communities inthe state’sw 17 river basins. The proposed Water Resource Policyt Act of 2009 has been prompted by a pair of epic droughts — from 1998 to 2002 and from 2005 to 2008 that strained the state’s supply. Planners expec the state population to grow to 12 million in 2030 fromthe 8.5 milliohn recorded in 2004.
But preventive measures againsty future shortages are nearly impossiblew because North Carolina regulators lack critical In short, no one knows the true size of the state’xs water supply today, much less what will be availablw tomorrow. The proposed act is movingb through the state legislature as Senate Bill907 (and as companiohn legislation House Bill 1101). It includes provisionz that call for scientific modeling ofNorth Carolina’xs water resources in lakes and aquifers. Water planning organizations would be createdx for each ofthe state’x rivers.
And, if the measure is approved, North Carolina’es existing statues on water use woulx be consolidated to conform to thenew law. “Ww don’t have a comprehensive set of policy now. It’s just bits and says Sen. Dan Clodfelter (D-Mecklenburg), the bill’s primary sponsor. “We’re lagging behind otherd parts ofthe country.” Annual permits would be requirede for users that pull more than 100,000 gallonsx of water during a 24-hour period directly from a naturalk source — whether it’s a river or a well. Application costs ranger from $250 to $5,000o and yearly fees could be $750 to A recent fiscal study of the bill estimatesabout $4.
7 million could be generated from the applicationa for 1,500 permits in the first year of the new That includes submissions from the two industried that withdraw most of the water in the Energy companies and water utilitiees account for 92% of the water pulled from Northh Carolina rivers. Of that, public water supplies accounr for just a tenth of the The bulk of water use in the Catawba Rive isby , which is dependantg on the river to cool its nuclear reactors and poweer its hydroelectric dams.
“Thizs bill remains in the early stages of the legislative proceszs and Duke Energy will stay engaged in discussionz around this bill and be an activd participant in thelegislativw process,” says Jason Walls, a spokesman for the Charlotte-basec energy giant. “Sound water management strategy shouldinclude supply-side demand-side programs and drought programs,” Walls “Any river basin planning efforts should complement existing best practices and include effective stakeholder collaboratiohn efforts.” Duke’s use of the Catawba River is overseen by the .
An applicatiomn for a new, 50-year license for Duke’s 11 reservoirws and 13 facilities alongthe bi-state river is pending and has drawn recent controversy. S.C. Attorney Generalp Henry McMaster filed to intervene in the FERC processdlast month, arguing that Duke uses flawecd scientific models to predict droughts. The FERC filings are the latesty salvo in a simmering battle betweej the states over water South Carolina has a pending lawsuitg beforethe U.S. Supremde Court that contends North Carolina takes more than its fair shar e out ofthe Catawba. Clodfelter says state policies for wateer supply can help prevent courthouse conflictsw overshared resources. And it couldr pre-empt the U.
S. Supreme Court from ruling on how the Carolinasshare water, he adds. “They tend to be disinclined to step in and make the decisionm themselves if they seethe state’zs working it out on its own.” Regulations affecting large water users are already in place in 20 stated on the East Coast. Only North Carolina, Soutb Carolina and Alabama have nosuch rules. “The Carolinas are behind in water saysAmy Pickle, a senioe attorney with the Nicholas Institute for Environmentalk Policy Solutions at , whicnh worked on a water allocatiojn study for the state. “Now is a good time to make the transitioh to a more orderly waterwithdrawal policy.
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North Carolina lawmakers are considering a sweeping new systekm of water regulations that would require price permits for big users while establishing supplg budgets for communities inthe state’sw 17 river basins. The proposed Water Resource Policyt Act of 2009 has been prompted by a pair of epic droughts — from 1998 to 2002 and from 2005 to 2008 that strained the state’s supply. Planners expec the state population to grow to 12 million in 2030 fromthe 8.5 milliohn recorded in 2004.
But preventive measures againsty future shortages are nearly impossiblew because North Carolina regulators lack critical In short, no one knows the true size of the state’xs water supply today, much less what will be availablw tomorrow. The proposed act is movingb through the state legislature as Senate Bill907 (and as companiohn legislation House Bill 1101). It includes provisionz that call for scientific modeling ofNorth Carolina’xs water resources in lakes and aquifers. Water planning organizations would be createdx for each ofthe state’x rivers.
And, if the measure is approved, North Carolina’es existing statues on water use woulx be consolidated to conform to thenew law. “Ww don’t have a comprehensive set of policy now. It’s just bits and says Sen. Dan Clodfelter (D-Mecklenburg), the bill’s primary sponsor. “We’re lagging behind otherd parts ofthe country.” Annual permits would be requirede for users that pull more than 100,000 gallonsx of water during a 24-hour period directly from a naturalk source — whether it’s a river or a well. Application costs ranger from $250 to $5,000o and yearly fees could be $750 to A recent fiscal study of the bill estimatesabout $4.
7 million could be generated from the applicationa for 1,500 permits in the first year of the new That includes submissions from the two industried that withdraw most of the water in the Energy companies and water utilitiees account for 92% of the water pulled from Northh Carolina rivers. Of that, public water supplies accounr for just a tenth of the The bulk of water use in the Catawba Rive isby , which is dependantg on the river to cool its nuclear reactors and poweer its hydroelectric dams.
“Thizs bill remains in the early stages of the legislative proceszs and Duke Energy will stay engaged in discussionz around this bill and be an activd participant in thelegislativw process,” says Jason Walls, a spokesman for the Charlotte-basec energy giant. “Sound water management strategy shouldinclude supply-side demand-side programs and drought programs,” Walls “Any river basin planning efforts should complement existing best practices and include effective stakeholder collaboratiohn efforts.” Duke’s use of the Catawba River is overseen by the .
An applicatiomn for a new, 50-year license for Duke’s 11 reservoirws and 13 facilities alongthe bi-state river is pending and has drawn recent controversy. S.C. Attorney Generalp Henry McMaster filed to intervene in the FERC processdlast month, arguing that Duke uses flawecd scientific models to predict droughts. The FERC filings are the latesty salvo in a simmering battle betweej the states over water South Carolina has a pending lawsuitg beforethe U.S. Supremde Court that contends North Carolina takes more than its fair shar e out ofthe Catawba. Clodfelter says state policies for wateer supply can help prevent courthouse conflictsw overshared resources. And it couldr pre-empt the U.
S. Supreme Court from ruling on how the Carolinasshare water, he adds. “They tend to be disinclined to step in and make the decisionm themselves if they seethe state’zs working it out on its own.” Regulations affecting large water users are already in place in 20 stated on the East Coast. Only North Carolina, Soutb Carolina and Alabama have nosuch rules. “The Carolinas are behind in water saysAmy Pickle, a senioe attorney with the Nicholas Institute for Environmentalk Policy Solutions at , whicnh worked on a water allocatiojn study for the state. “Now is a good time to make the transitioh to a more orderly waterwithdrawal policy.
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воскресенье, 2 октября 2011 г.
Local online magazine competes for readers and advertisers - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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In a market already saturated withglossy magazines, they'ree turning to innovative events and partnershipsx to set themselves apart from the average Web site or Local startups, such as the recently launchedf , follow traditional print magazinesd in terms of content and visual style but differ in that they are not printed and can be found only on the Web. Revenuez are based on advertisinyg dollars, not subscriptions. Malid Moran, who previously worked in public relationsz andevent planning, launched Hawaii Red Magazine in April, targeting Hawaii's small-businese community.
Her goal is to deliver fast information through a medium that takes advantage of theaverage reader's changing Since online magazines put all theirr content on the Web, it takes the guesswork out of whethe some stories or photoas were left off a Web site and saved strictly for the printy edition, as is the case with most othee publications. "I guess it's the 'fix'' you get from a magazine -- info, entertainment," Moran said. "It's the same producgt as a regular magazine, except you are not holding something. Instead [you're] looking at a laptop, an iPhone, etc.
, and we also can providre linkingand video, so the 'fix' give s you a little bit of TV and movire elements and the enjoyment and freedom of being Moran said Hawaii Red'd Web site generates 100,000 hits a But the competition for advertisers is An estimated 20 new print magazines launched in Hawaii last year alone. Most are nichew publications that run the gamut from weddings and fashiohn to pets and mixedmartial arts. But Moran said she doesn't know of othedr competing online magazines in She contends that online magazines can easil y add links to theier advertisers to track customers and referralss more clearly than printmagazines can. To stay Moran markets through events.
Hawaii Red hosts about three a montg at local hot spots and nightclubw with the help of partners suchas , IMF Pacific Network and Skeeo Creative. "I thinl we're lucky because we came in at arightf time," she said. Hawaii Red has a staf f of nine people who allmaintain full-time jobs in fashion, photography or graphic There is no need for office space, which cuts down on Moran said. Nationally, well-established online magazined include Salon and both of whichpublish general-interest news, culture and
In a market already saturated withglossy magazines, they'ree turning to innovative events and partnershipsx to set themselves apart from the average Web site or Local startups, such as the recently launchedf , follow traditional print magazinesd in terms of content and visual style but differ in that they are not printed and can be found only on the Web. Revenuez are based on advertisinyg dollars, not subscriptions. Malid Moran, who previously worked in public relationsz andevent planning, launched Hawaii Red Magazine in April, targeting Hawaii's small-businese community.
Her goal is to deliver fast information through a medium that takes advantage of theaverage reader's changing Since online magazines put all theirr content on the Web, it takes the guesswork out of whethe some stories or photoas were left off a Web site and saved strictly for the printy edition, as is the case with most othee publications. "I guess it's the 'fix'' you get from a magazine -- info, entertainment," Moran said. "It's the same producgt as a regular magazine, except you are not holding something. Instead [you're] looking at a laptop, an iPhone, etc.
, and we also can providre linkingand video, so the 'fix' give s you a little bit of TV and movire elements and the enjoyment and freedom of being Moran said Hawaii Red'd Web site generates 100,000 hits a But the competition for advertisers is An estimated 20 new print magazines launched in Hawaii last year alone. Most are nichew publications that run the gamut from weddings and fashiohn to pets and mixedmartial arts. But Moran said she doesn't know of othedr competing online magazines in She contends that online magazines can easil y add links to theier advertisers to track customers and referralss more clearly than printmagazines can. To stay Moran markets through events.
Hawaii Red hosts about three a montg at local hot spots and nightclubw with the help of partners suchas , IMF Pacific Network and Skeeo Creative. "I thinl we're lucky because we came in at arightf time," she said. Hawaii Red has a staf f of nine people who allmaintain full-time jobs in fashion, photography or graphic There is no need for office space, which cuts down on Moran said. Nationally, well-established online magazined include Salon and both of whichpublish general-interest news, culture and
пятница, 30 сентября 2011 г.
WSJ: Dell cellphone may not be far off - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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The Round Rock, Texas-based computer which is the second largest producer of PCs in the has been designing prototypes for more thana year, as initiall reported by the Wall Street Journall . However, Dell (NYSE: DELL) spokesman Davids Frink declined to comment saying the report is baseedon speculation. The Journal reports that Dell plans to develo a smartphone to competewith ’sx (Nasdaq: AAPL) hugely popular iPhone and Researchy in Motion’s (Nasdaq: RIMM) Blackberry. The phones will be basedc on ’s (Nasdaq: GOOG) Android operating system and ’sa (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows Mobilr software, according to the reports. Dell has recentlgy cut two Microsoft-related deals.
Earlier month, Dell revealefd that it was switchingits pre-installed defaultg search tool from Google to Microsoft’s Live Search It also acquired the Microsoft consultingy and solutions portion of in a stock deal wortu $12 million. At least one model of Dell’s cell phonwe will feature a touchscreen, similaer to the iPhone’s, according the Although the cell phone could be release d as soon as a monthfrom now, Dell has not finalized its plans and may still abandobn them, the newspaper reported.
The Round Rock, Texas-based computer which is the second largest producer of PCs in the has been designing prototypes for more thana year, as initiall reported by the Wall Street Journall . However, Dell (NYSE: DELL) spokesman Davids Frink declined to comment saying the report is baseedon speculation. The Journal reports that Dell plans to develo a smartphone to competewith ’sx (Nasdaq: AAPL) hugely popular iPhone and Researchy in Motion’s (Nasdaq: RIMM) Blackberry. The phones will be basedc on ’s (Nasdaq: GOOG) Android operating system and ’sa (Nasdaq: MSFT) Windows Mobilr software, according to the reports. Dell has recentlgy cut two Microsoft-related deals.
Earlier month, Dell revealefd that it was switchingits pre-installed defaultg search tool from Google to Microsoft’s Live Search It also acquired the Microsoft consultingy and solutions portion of in a stock deal wortu $12 million. At least one model of Dell’s cell phonwe will feature a touchscreen, similaer to the iPhone’s, according the Although the cell phone could be release d as soon as a monthfrom now, Dell has not finalized its plans and may still abandobn them, the newspaper reported.
среда, 28 сентября 2011 г.
Statler trustee 'moving things along' - Business First of Buffalo:
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Amherst attorney Morris Horwit said he has begun the procesxs of stabilizingthe Statler’s financews -- as much as he can. Horwitz, on Aprik 23, was named the Statler’s bankruptct trustee after the buildinb was placed into involuntaryChapter 11. The Chapterf 11 status came as part of the complez web of legal actionsw that have been initiated againstrthe Statler’s owner, LLC -- a company run by Britis investor Bashar Issa. With a dwindling tenant role, the Statledr is losing $80,000 per month while generatingfjust $100,000 in monthly rent rolls.
The buildintg has not signed a new tenant in more than 18 The legal action was brought by Park Lane one ofthe Statler’s anchor tenants, whicgh has allegedly lost more than $1 milliobn in bookings because of the building’s poor shape. The Park Lane remaines in full operation with more than 200 events bookedd atthe Statler. Park Lane Caterinh owner William Koessler has repeatedly said he is working with a grou of Chicago investors who want to buy the buildingg and invest morethan $70 million to renovatre the 18-story structure that overlooks Niagara Square. “No one has met with us or made an Horwitz said. David Pfalzgraf Jr.
, Park Lane Cateringv attorney, said that could happen soon. “At this Bill Koessler is considering his Pfalzgraf said. One of thoses could be petitioning the bankruptcy courgt for an expedited auction that would force the sale ofthe “There is a possibility we couldx start the process toward an expeditex auction,” Koessler said. For now, Horwitz said he is focusingt on collecting all of the rents that are due to the Statleer and paying immediate bills suchas payroll, insurance and A meeting of all the Statler’s creditorsx is set for June 1. “We are movingv things along,” Horwitz said. “We’re hoping to find a buyerf out there.
If someone wants to come I wish they would makethemselves known.” Issa had pledged to make more than $100 millionb of renovations to the Statler when he bought the buildingh three years ago. Only a small fraction were ever completed. All renovations on the Statler stopped more than oneyear ago. who is facing legal and financial issuesin England, has not been in Buffalo in more than one year and allegedlyy has visa problems preventing him from enterin the United States.
Amherst attorney Morris Horwit said he has begun the procesxs of stabilizingthe Statler’s financews -- as much as he can. Horwitz, on Aprik 23, was named the Statler’s bankruptct trustee after the buildinb was placed into involuntaryChapter 11. The Chapterf 11 status came as part of the complez web of legal actionsw that have been initiated againstrthe Statler’s owner, LLC -- a company run by Britis investor Bashar Issa. With a dwindling tenant role, the Statledr is losing $80,000 per month while generatingfjust $100,000 in monthly rent rolls.
The buildintg has not signed a new tenant in more than 18 The legal action was brought by Park Lane one ofthe Statler’s anchor tenants, whicgh has allegedly lost more than $1 milliobn in bookings because of the building’s poor shape. The Park Lane remaines in full operation with more than 200 events bookedd atthe Statler. Park Lane Caterinh owner William Koessler has repeatedly said he is working with a grou of Chicago investors who want to buy the buildingg and invest morethan $70 million to renovatre the 18-story structure that overlooks Niagara Square. “No one has met with us or made an Horwitz said. David Pfalzgraf Jr.
, Park Lane Cateringv attorney, said that could happen soon. “At this Bill Koessler is considering his Pfalzgraf said. One of thoses could be petitioning the bankruptcy courgt for an expedited auction that would force the sale ofthe “There is a possibility we couldx start the process toward an expeditex auction,” Koessler said. For now, Horwitz said he is focusingt on collecting all of the rents that are due to the Statleer and paying immediate bills suchas payroll, insurance and A meeting of all the Statler’s creditorsx is set for June 1. “We are movingv things along,” Horwitz said. “We’re hoping to find a buyerf out there.
If someone wants to come I wish they would makethemselves known.” Issa had pledged to make more than $100 millionb of renovations to the Statler when he bought the buildingh three years ago. Only a small fraction were ever completed. All renovations on the Statler stopped more than oneyear ago. who is facing legal and financial issuesin England, has not been in Buffalo in more than one year and allegedlyy has visa problems preventing him from enterin the United States.
понедельник, 26 сентября 2011 г.
No explanation for resignation of Sheila Wright, state higher ed chief - MinnPost.com
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No explanation for resignation of Sheila Wright, state higher ed chief MinnPost.com There doesn't appear to be an explanation yet of why Sheila Wright, director of the Office of Higher Education, has resigned her position. MPR's Tom Scheck said in his report: "Gov. ... The Daily Digest (State credit rating downgraded, Obama rips GOP, Wright resigns) Higher education com! missioner resigns after nine months |
суббота, 24 сентября 2011 г.
Proliferation of economic developers decried as overkill by critics - Dallas Business Journal:
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That could change. In early the Knightdale Board of Commissionersa instructed Lawless to develop a job description for an economicdevelopment director. If the board acts on the Knightdale would join a growing number of Wake County municipalities enlisting in the highlty competitive economic development game of recruiting newjobs and, often, negotiatingy incentives for private employers. Critics say growing layers of economic development offices could lead on the city and town level to the type of recruiting warfare already witnessedf among statesand counties.
In just the past few Wake County and Durham County have faced off for including 's move to Morrisville, 's move to Cary and ' futurde relocation to the Wake County side of Researchj Triangle Park. "I think there is so much overkilkl ineconomic development," says Dallas Woodhouse, presidentt of , an advocac group that favors limited government and fiscaol restraint. "The counties have it. The municipalitiews have it. The regions have it. The state has he says. "There's 'beaucoups' of money that goes into economifc development. Now, we've got local peoplee fighting it out: county versus county and townswversus towns.
" Knightdale's Lawless says there'e a need for such positionzs so local governments can guard theier interests. "We're trying to get more stables full-time employment in town," he says. "We've got a lot of servicse industries, but we want more manufacturinyg or professionaltypes ... with good-paying, full-time jobs." Knightdaler is far from alone in the Triangle in prioritizinfgcorporate recruiting. A Fuquay-Varina nonprofit organization, the , has hireed its first director, Scott Frederick, who startesd work on Sept. 4.
The upgraded its economix development manager position in early Septemberfrom part-time to full-time with the hiringt of former economic developer Jim Stella. The town of Cary in 2006 appropriated $750,000 over three years so the could hire its firstf economicdevelopment director. Veteranb recruiter Sandy Jordan took the job in Raleigh and Holly Springs have funded economic development directore positions since thelate 1990s. The Wake Foresr and Morrisville town governmentz contract with their respective chambers of commercd to coordinate economicdevelopment efforts.
Garner'sa town manager, Hardin Watkins, takes the lead for his and Zebulon, Wendell and Rolesville split theif economic development duties amontg their town managers andplanning directors. Ken executive director of Wake CountyEconomic Development, which has a contractr with the county and Raleigh city governments to coordinate corporate recruiting, existing industru retention and economic development research for the entire county, welcomesw the new positions, calling them additionakl resources.
"There are a lot of things we do not do that are importanft tolocal communities," says Atkins, citing downtowmn development, retail development and finding land suitable for certified industrialk sites.
That could change. In early the Knightdale Board of Commissionersa instructed Lawless to develop a job description for an economicdevelopment director. If the board acts on the Knightdale would join a growing number of Wake County municipalities enlisting in the highlty competitive economic development game of recruiting newjobs and, often, negotiatingy incentives for private employers. Critics say growing layers of economic development offices could lead on the city and town level to the type of recruiting warfare already witnessedf among statesand counties.
In just the past few Wake County and Durham County have faced off for including 's move to Morrisville, 's move to Cary and ' futurde relocation to the Wake County side of Researchj Triangle Park. "I think there is so much overkilkl ineconomic development," says Dallas Woodhouse, presidentt of , an advocac group that favors limited government and fiscaol restraint. "The counties have it. The municipalitiews have it. The regions have it. The state has he says. "There's 'beaucoups' of money that goes into economifc development. Now, we've got local peoplee fighting it out: county versus county and townswversus towns.
" Knightdale's Lawless says there'e a need for such positionzs so local governments can guard theier interests. "We're trying to get more stables full-time employment in town," he says. "We've got a lot of servicse industries, but we want more manufacturinyg or professionaltypes ... with good-paying, full-time jobs." Knightdaler is far from alone in the Triangle in prioritizinfgcorporate recruiting. A Fuquay-Varina nonprofit organization, the , has hireed its first director, Scott Frederick, who startesd work on Sept. 4.
The upgraded its economix development manager position in early Septemberfrom part-time to full-time with the hiringt of former economic developer Jim Stella. The town of Cary in 2006 appropriated $750,000 over three years so the could hire its firstf economicdevelopment director. Veteranb recruiter Sandy Jordan took the job in Raleigh and Holly Springs have funded economic development directore positions since thelate 1990s. The Wake Foresr and Morrisville town governmentz contract with their respective chambers of commercd to coordinate economicdevelopment efforts.
Garner'sa town manager, Hardin Watkins, takes the lead for his and Zebulon, Wendell and Rolesville split theif economic development duties amontg their town managers andplanning directors. Ken executive director of Wake CountyEconomic Development, which has a contractr with the county and Raleigh city governments to coordinate corporate recruiting, existing industru retention and economic development research for the entire county, welcomesw the new positions, calling them additionakl resources.
"There are a lot of things we do not do that are importanft tolocal communities," says Atkins, citing downtowmn development, retail development and finding land suitable for certified industrialk sites.
четверг, 22 сентября 2011 г.
Perry calls special session - Austin Business Journal:
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According to a news release from Perry’sz office, legislation to tackle during the special session includethe following: Extending the existence of the five state agencies, subjecr to sunset review, that will otherwise be abolished withoug legislative action. Those agencies include the , , , and Allowing TxDOT to issue general obligation which have been approvedby voters, for highwayg improvement projects and for the creation, financinb and administration of a Texas Transportation Revolving Fund “to provide financiao assistance for transportation projects.
” • Extendin g the authority of TxDOTr and a regional mobility authority to use comprehensive development agreementsx to design, finance, buil and maintain transportation infrastructure. “After speaking with legislators,” Perrh said, I” am calling a special session to extend the operation of five critical agencies and help reduces gridlock by continuing to provide options for financintour state’s highways.
” Perry noteds that legislation during the regulafr session provided tax cuts to small businessez and increased financial aid for college While speaking at a luncheob Wednesday afternoon, Perry quippeds that he hoped the speciap session would only take “three or four and then we can all enjoy our summer.”
According to a news release from Perry’sz office, legislation to tackle during the special session includethe following: Extending the existence of the five state agencies, subjecr to sunset review, that will otherwise be abolished withoug legislative action. Those agencies include the , , , and Allowing TxDOT to issue general obligation which have been approvedby voters, for highwayg improvement projects and for the creation, financinb and administration of a Texas Transportation Revolving Fund “to provide financiao assistance for transportation projects.
” • Extendin g the authority of TxDOTr and a regional mobility authority to use comprehensive development agreementsx to design, finance, buil and maintain transportation infrastructure. “After speaking with legislators,” Perrh said, I” am calling a special session to extend the operation of five critical agencies and help reduces gridlock by continuing to provide options for financintour state’s highways.
” Perry noteds that legislation during the regulafr session provided tax cuts to small businessez and increased financial aid for college While speaking at a luncheob Wednesday afternoon, Perry quippeds that he hoped the speciap session would only take “three or four and then we can all enjoy our summer.”
вторник, 20 сентября 2011 г.
Empowering others is part of Baranco
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Baranco, executive vice president and chief operating officet ofthe , got her starg in the car business when she and her Gregory, purchased the former dealership in East Point in just in time for a recession. The deal reached with callex for the Barancos to move the dealership out of East Poin t and build a new facilityin “It was impossible,” she said. “I don’t understand to this day how we pulleedit off.” MARTA’s move to buy the formef East Point dealership site for its rail line Baranco said. A Louisiana native, Baranco and her husbane moved to Atlanta to buy the She saw it as a way to gain economicf parityfor African-Americans.
“ still have a passion for women businessa ownersand African-American business owners,” she said. Arlethia ’s special assistant to the presidengt forexternal affairs, knows that “I really learned civic service from her and what that shouldc look like,” said who met Baranco in 1994 when Perry-Johnson was interviewinbg for a job with the Board of Regenta in Atlanta. Baranco was a boar d member atthe time. Baranco’s list of civixc and community serviceis long. She has served as a directotr of since 2003 and is a memberf of the board of directors of and the board of trustee sof .
Baranco has also served on the boards of directoras of the and the Baranco was thefirstg African-American woman to serve as chairman of the Boarde of Regents. “She’s very empowerinb and motivating,” Perry-Johnson “And she’s very supportive of women in the workplace.” Baranco has been a mentore tocountless people, particularly through the years, said Perry-Johnson. “Juanita says to ‘You don’t deserve to sit at the table ifyou aren’t willinyg to make change,’ ” Perry Johnson said. “I’ve trieds to live by that. You don’t deserve the opportunityy if you are not going to affectpositivee change.
” Becky Blalock, seniod vice president and chiefg information officer of Southern Co., met Barancpo in 1997, when Baranco was on a panelp to discuss leadership for the She told Blalock’s class that leadership is not it is taken. “Don’t wait for someone to make it Leadership is about figuring out how to make it It was very empowering to hear her saythoser words,” Blalock recalled. Baranco is willing to make change and staned up to make things around her Blalock said.
Baranco, executive vice president and chief operating officet ofthe , got her starg in the car business when she and her Gregory, purchased the former dealership in East Point in just in time for a recession. The deal reached with callex for the Barancos to move the dealership out of East Poin t and build a new facilityin “It was impossible,” she said. “I don’t understand to this day how we pulleedit off.” MARTA’s move to buy the formef East Point dealership site for its rail line Baranco said. A Louisiana native, Baranco and her husbane moved to Atlanta to buy the She saw it as a way to gain economicf parityfor African-Americans.
“ still have a passion for women businessa ownersand African-American business owners,” she said. Arlethia ’s special assistant to the presidengt forexternal affairs, knows that “I really learned civic service from her and what that shouldc look like,” said who met Baranco in 1994 when Perry-Johnson was interviewinbg for a job with the Board of Regenta in Atlanta. Baranco was a boar d member atthe time. Baranco’s list of civixc and community serviceis long. She has served as a directotr of since 2003 and is a memberf of the board of directors of and the board of trustee sof .
Baranco has also served on the boards of directoras of the and the Baranco was thefirstg African-American woman to serve as chairman of the Boarde of Regents. “She’s very empowerinb and motivating,” Perry-Johnson “And she’s very supportive of women in the workplace.” Baranco has been a mentore tocountless people, particularly through the years, said Perry-Johnson. “Juanita says to ‘You don’t deserve to sit at the table ifyou aren’t willinyg to make change,’ ” Perry Johnson said. “I’ve trieds to live by that. You don’t deserve the opportunityy if you are not going to affectpositivee change.
” Becky Blalock, seniod vice president and chiefg information officer of Southern Co., met Barancpo in 1997, when Baranco was on a panelp to discuss leadership for the She told Blalock’s class that leadership is not it is taken. “Don’t wait for someone to make it Leadership is about figuring out how to make it It was very empowering to hear her saythoser words,” Blalock recalled. Baranco is willing to make change and staned up to make things around her Blalock said.
суббота, 17 сентября 2011 г.
Haskell swaps equity with Atlanta engineering firm - Dallas Business Journal:
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The deal between Haskell and PTS Engineering involves an equithy swap between the two companies but is not an acquisitiomor merger. “It is a joint equity said Haskell spokesmanDarryl Wernimont. “Ws have taken a stake in their companu and they have taken a stakein ours.” PTS, whicjh has 17 engineers among its 20 employees, focuses on engineeringg equipment for companies in the beverage industry, particularly bottling. Haskell does similar work and would like todo “We build plants for , Nestle, said Wernimont. “Nine years ago we simplt builtthe buildings.
Then nine years ago we began addinghstaff in-house to build their how they make their Haskell, which has aboug 1,100 employees and had revenue last year of more than $718 will now be in a better position to handlee large projects that involve designing and building the equipment that goes into projecta like bottling plants. “We’ve increased our engineering capability greatlgy without hiring17 engineers,” said Phil Ackley, directorf of process services.
The deal between Haskell and PTS Engineering involves an equithy swap between the two companies but is not an acquisitiomor merger. “It is a joint equity said Haskell spokesmanDarryl Wernimont. “Ws have taken a stake in their companu and they have taken a stakein ours.” PTS, whicjh has 17 engineers among its 20 employees, focuses on engineeringg equipment for companies in the beverage industry, particularly bottling. Haskell does similar work and would like todo “We build plants for , Nestle, said Wernimont. “Nine years ago we simplt builtthe buildings.
Then nine years ago we began addinghstaff in-house to build their how they make their Haskell, which has aboug 1,100 employees and had revenue last year of more than $718 will now be in a better position to handlee large projects that involve designing and building the equipment that goes into projecta like bottling plants. “We’ve increased our engineering capability greatlgy without hiring17 engineers,” said Phil Ackley, directorf of process services.
четверг, 15 сентября 2011 г.
Transmission Gully project takes next step - National Business Review
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Stuff.co.nz | Transmission Gully project takes next step National Business Review The nearly $1 billion project consists of four components: the main alignment from Linden to MacKays Crossing, the Kenepuru link road; the Porirua link roads and the relocation of existing transmission lines and towers along the route. ... Transmiss! ion Gully decision within nine months Transmission Gully referred to Board of Inquiry Transmission Gully decision fast-tracked |
вторник, 13 сентября 2011 г.
Clean-energy fund tax will lapse at year's end - Contra Costa Times
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Clean-energy fund tax will lapse at year's end Contra Costa Times A surcharge paid by customers of Southern California Edison and other investor-owned utilities will be eliminated next year, cutting off some $400 million annually for clean-energy projects statewide. ... |
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