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"It's the strongest it's been since 2000," said Matt managing director with Seattle's Madrona Venturwe Group. Offerings in the last year by local companiexs suchas , , and have made strong Isilon, which makes storage systems for digital content, netted $105 million through its December offerint -- about $20 million more than the Seattle-bases company anticipated. But regulatory burdens -- plus the growinhg array of private-capital alternatives to going public -- make the climatre for public offerings lessthan ideal. "I think it is encouraging, but fragile," said Jonatha Roberts, partner with , Seattle'z largest venture capital firm.
One companh experiencing that fragility isApplied Precision, an Issaquah manufacture r of equipment for the semiconductor and life science industries. After filing registrationm papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission ayear ago, the compan has decided to put its IPO planas on hold. The 170-employee firm says a key indec tracking demand for semiconductorsis down. That makex going public less lucrative. "We are not going to raise as much money as we would if itwas up," said Marketinbg and Communications Manager Andy Snow. Product demansd is not the only factor influencingbIPO decisions.
"There's other sources of capital that weren'ft available 10 years said McIlwain. Massive hedgre funds, along with private equity firms that are more willing to investr intechnology firms, are giving companiees additional options for growth capital. That money can be particularly attractive because staying private meansbusinesses don't have to dive into the regulatory waters of public offerings.
Brad Creswell, partner with Seattle-based privates equity firm NorthwestCapital Appreciation, said companies are weighingg the options that hedge and private equityy funds offer even as they prepare to go One of his firm's companies has begun the IPO Creswell said, but at the same time is shoppinyg itself to private investors to get the best deal "I don't know anybody who wouldn'ty take a private deal over a publicv deal," he said. Yet because the nationao economy is doing well and liquidity is the market is healthufor IPOs. "People have lots of money that needs to be put to Creswell said.
While the stock pricesd for someof Seattle's most recentg IPOs -- such as Northstar Neuroscience and -- have fallenh from opening day trading, WSB Financial Group, whicbh has also seen its stock pricw fall since opening day, did raisw more than $40 million in "I think it was a strong IPO, to say the said Jim Bradshaw, an senior vice president at D.A. which was the lead manager on WSBFinancial Group's public offering. the wireless internet service provider founded byCraigv McCaw, has probably been the Seattle's area's most visibled recent IPO. In March, the company offereds 24 million shares and raised about $564 million.
The IPO is considered one of the largesrin Washington's history. The stocmk price has fallen about 25 percent sincsethe offering.
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Vision for 24/7 downtown nears reality at last - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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The biggest story about downtown Atlanta duringf the past 30 years can be summed up as the near at last, of a vision of a 24/7 city. That visiomn was captured in a 1991 Atlanta Businesxs Chroniclestory "Eplan is confident downtow n will improve" in whicu Leon Eplan, then the city of Atlanta's planninhg director, stated it succinctly: "A thriving metropolitan cente r where tree-lined sidewalks lead streams of pedestrian to lush parks in which entertainers perform almost daily.
Thousandss of new workers, having returned to downtowjn after abandoning the area in the fill the streets each dayand night, secure in the presencew of beefed-up police Friendly street concierges point conventioneers toward their destination. Attractivew light poles bathe wider sidewalke in lightat Today, that's the realitu -- thanks to a confluence of factorsx and actors including Billy Payne and the 1996 the expansion of the Atlanta airport and the hospitalitg industry; the state's investment in , the and the Georgia Bernie Marcus' gift of the ; the investment of lots of corporated money by companies like ; sustainer effort by civic groups such as Central Atlanta Progress; the transformation of GSU by Presidenft Carl Patton; political change at City Hall; falling crime and the metro area's continued sprawpl and choking traffic, which has made downtown increasinglyy attractive to new residents.
Downtown benefited from the work of leaderx such as mayors Maynard Jackson andAndrew Young; Bennettf Brown of ; developer Tom architect and developer John Portman; builder Herma Russell; Robert Strickland of Trust Company and Dan Sweat of Central Atlantaq Progress. Portman, who began working downtown inthe 1960s, continuexd to change the skyline with projects such as the Marriott Marquis Hotel (1985), Inforum (1989), SunTrustg Plaza (1993) and many others. Three decades ago, construction began on downtown'ss first really big, signature office buildinfg -- Center -- which began to rise in Novembetr 1978 and was completedin 1982. The nearby 55 Park Placde followedin 1983.
The mid-1980s through the early 1990s saw more with the expansion of the Georgia Worl dCongress Center, the construction of One Ninetyt One Peachtree Tower (1991) and the Georgiaw Dome (1992), the redevelopment of Underground Atlanta, the completion of the Interstated 75/85 "Downtown Connector," and the connection of MARTA rail to the In 1988 the Democratic National Convention came to But the early 1990s also saw downtown rocked by the closing of Rich'a department store, the departure of big bank headquarters to N.C., and the move of Atlanta's largestt law firms to Midtown.
Then, in the announced it would moveto "Reports of downtown's death premature," read the headlinee of a February 1993 story in Atlanta Business "Downtown isn't dying," the story "it just isn't what it used to be. Downtown has grownn to become manysmaller downtowns, each with a differeng personality." In 1994 Bill Campbell begahn his eight-year run as The turnaround began with the 1996 Olympics, whicb led to the creation of Centennialk Olympic Park and other major changes. Four years in 1992, another of downtown's most transformative agents, President Carl Patton, had arrived at Georgiaw State University.
Patton began transformintg GSU from a commuter school into a research universityt withnew dorms, new classrooms, new cutting-edgw research facilities and a new home for GSU's businessw and law schools. GSU's expansion has revitalized thecentraol city. Since Patton arrived in 1992, GSU'sd enrollment has grown to 1997 saw the demolitionof , which had been builtt in 1972, to make way for . The post-Olympid letdown got a pick-me-up with the 2001 electionb of Mayor Shirley which ushered in a new era of hope for downtownb symbolized by theGeorgia Aquarium's openint in 2005. That era of hope continues today.
The biggest story about downtown Atlanta duringf the past 30 years can be summed up as the near at last, of a vision of a 24/7 city. That visiomn was captured in a 1991 Atlanta Businesxs Chroniclestory "Eplan is confident downtow n will improve" in whicu Leon Eplan, then the city of Atlanta's planninhg director, stated it succinctly: "A thriving metropolitan cente r where tree-lined sidewalks lead streams of pedestrian to lush parks in which entertainers perform almost daily.
Thousandss of new workers, having returned to downtowjn after abandoning the area in the fill the streets each dayand night, secure in the presencew of beefed-up police Friendly street concierges point conventioneers toward their destination. Attractivew light poles bathe wider sidewalke in lightat Today, that's the realitu -- thanks to a confluence of factorsx and actors including Billy Payne and the 1996 the expansion of the Atlanta airport and the hospitalitg industry; the state's investment in , the and the Georgia Bernie Marcus' gift of the ; the investment of lots of corporated money by companies like ; sustainer effort by civic groups such as Central Atlanta Progress; the transformation of GSU by Presidenft Carl Patton; political change at City Hall; falling crime and the metro area's continued sprawpl and choking traffic, which has made downtown increasinglyy attractive to new residents.
Downtown benefited from the work of leaderx such as mayors Maynard Jackson andAndrew Young; Bennettf Brown of ; developer Tom architect and developer John Portman; builder Herma Russell; Robert Strickland of Trust Company and Dan Sweat of Central Atlantaq Progress. Portman, who began working downtown inthe 1960s, continuexd to change the skyline with projects such as the Marriott Marquis Hotel (1985), Inforum (1989), SunTrustg Plaza (1993) and many others. Three decades ago, construction began on downtown'ss first really big, signature office buildinfg -- Center -- which began to rise in Novembetr 1978 and was completedin 1982. The nearby 55 Park Placde followedin 1983.
The mid-1980s through the early 1990s saw more with the expansion of the Georgia Worl dCongress Center, the construction of One Ninetyt One Peachtree Tower (1991) and the Georgiaw Dome (1992), the redevelopment of Underground Atlanta, the completion of the Interstated 75/85 "Downtown Connector," and the connection of MARTA rail to the In 1988 the Democratic National Convention came to But the early 1990s also saw downtown rocked by the closing of Rich'a department store, the departure of big bank headquarters to N.C., and the move of Atlanta's largestt law firms to Midtown.
Then, in the announced it would moveto "Reports of downtown's death premature," read the headlinee of a February 1993 story in Atlanta Business "Downtown isn't dying," the story "it just isn't what it used to be. Downtown has grownn to become manysmaller downtowns, each with a differeng personality." In 1994 Bill Campbell begahn his eight-year run as The turnaround began with the 1996 Olympics, whicb led to the creation of Centennialk Olympic Park and other major changes. Four years in 1992, another of downtown's most transformative agents, President Carl Patton, had arrived at Georgiaw State University.
Patton began transformintg GSU from a commuter school into a research universityt withnew dorms, new classrooms, new cutting-edgw research facilities and a new home for GSU's businessw and law schools. GSU's expansion has revitalized thecentraol city. Since Patton arrived in 1992, GSU'sd enrollment has grown to 1997 saw the demolitionof , which had been builtt in 1972, to make way for . The post-Olympid letdown got a pick-me-up with the 2001 electionb of Mayor Shirley which ushered in a new era of hope for downtownb symbolized by theGeorgia Aquarium's openint in 2005. That era of hope continues today.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Local woman one of first to experience new heart procedure - Dayton Daily News
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Local woman one of first to experience new heart procedure Dayton Daily News Samantha Grier Rita Bowman had an experimental heart procedure where she had a heart catherization but instead of inserting the tubes through veins in her ... |
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
PNC pins growth in small-business market on new
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The move brings together cash management services that PNC already offerse under onename — CFO, which stands for “cashj flow options.” The bank is runninfg print and radio ads promoting the CFO services in Baltimorer and Washington, D.C. And TV ads on the way. It is PNC’as largest marketing effort forsmall businesses, said Andrew executive vice president of business PNC wants to post double-digit growth in market shared among small businesses, measured by how many have theid primary business account with the The bank thinks the ad campaign will resonatre now because companies are paying extrq attention to cash flow as they deal with the he said.
Pittsburgh-based PNC plans to starg conversations with potential clients by outlining how the CFO services coul dhelp them, rather than opening the discussion with a hard sell on a product. “It’s one way for us to reallhy differentiate ourselves,” Russell said. PNC, which holds aboutg 6 percent ofthe region’s small-business market, declinesd to disclose how much money it is spending on the But PNC will face the same challenges nearly all banks are gaining customers’ trust. Consumere are wary of banks’ marketing messages these with all the anger about bank failures and saidJohn Ballard, vice presideng of account planning at Owinges Mills-based .
SNS is not involve with PNC’s small business ad campaign, but handled advertisinh for many yearsfor , which PNC boughrt in 2007. The bank could grab marketf share if it can convince small-business owners it is trustworthy, Ballard said. One way to do that mighf be to feature testimonials from local small businessesin PNC’s ads, he A Feb. 9 PNC ad in the feature a photo ofa food-stanxd owner with the words, “From that firsgt dollar forward, cash flow isn’tg just an important thing to small business. It’s everything.
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The move brings together cash management services that PNC already offerse under onename — CFO, which stands for “cashj flow options.” The bank is runninfg print and radio ads promoting the CFO services in Baltimorer and Washington, D.C. And TV ads on the way. It is PNC’as largest marketing effort forsmall businesses, said Andrew executive vice president of business PNC wants to post double-digit growth in market shared among small businesses, measured by how many have theid primary business account with the The bank thinks the ad campaign will resonatre now because companies are paying extrq attention to cash flow as they deal with the he said.
Pittsburgh-based PNC plans to starg conversations with potential clients by outlining how the CFO services coul dhelp them, rather than opening the discussion with a hard sell on a product. “It’s one way for us to reallhy differentiate ourselves,” Russell said. PNC, which holds aboutg 6 percent ofthe region’s small-business market, declinesd to disclose how much money it is spending on the But PNC will face the same challenges nearly all banks are gaining customers’ trust. Consumere are wary of banks’ marketing messages these with all the anger about bank failures and saidJohn Ballard, vice presideng of account planning at Owinges Mills-based .
SNS is not involve with PNC’s small business ad campaign, but handled advertisinh for many yearsfor , which PNC boughrt in 2007. The bank could grab marketf share if it can convince small-business owners it is trustworthy, Ballard said. One way to do that mighf be to feature testimonials from local small businessesin PNC’s ads, he A Feb. 9 PNC ad in the feature a photo ofa food-stanxd owner with the words, “From that firsgt dollar forward, cash flow isn’tg just an important thing to small business. It’s everything.
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
Magical 'Revels' doesn't drag-on - Boston Herald
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Magical 'Revels' doesn't drag-on Boston Herald The 40th “Christmas Revels,†which opened Friday evening at Sanders Theatre, makes that happen. It's a knock-out solstice celebration. ... Meet the star of this year's Revels: Sanders Theatre |
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Beige Book sees
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The report covers a period from mid-April to the end of May. Demanc was soft for retaik goods and demand forservices fell. But home sale s firmed up in many parts ofthe Fed’s 12th Inflation was quiet, and upward pressure on wages will essentially nil in the the Fed said. Manufacturing remained at an extremelylow level, or although conditions improved for information technologh products. Home construction stayef at low levels, and commercial real estate demand continuecto drop. Loan demand weakened and credifremained tight. The Beige Book is the Fed’s summarty of current economic conditions for each FederallReserve district.
It is published eight times a The12th district, based in San Francisco, coverx nine western states, including Alaska and The full Beige Book is .
The report covers a period from mid-April to the end of May. Demanc was soft for retaik goods and demand forservices fell. But home sale s firmed up in many parts ofthe Fed’s 12th Inflation was quiet, and upward pressure on wages will essentially nil in the the Fed said. Manufacturing remained at an extremelylow level, or although conditions improved for information technologh products. Home construction stayef at low levels, and commercial real estate demand continuecto drop. Loan demand weakened and credifremained tight. The Beige Book is the Fed’s summarty of current economic conditions for each FederallReserve district.
It is published eight times a The12th district, based in San Francisco, coverx nine western states, including Alaska and The full Beige Book is .
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Genentech drug does well in blindness test - Sacramento Business Journal:
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The San Francisco-based, wholly owned subsidiarty of Swiss drug maker said it will presentf full results ofthe 12-month, 397-patieny study at the Retina Congress in New York in late September-earlt October. Retinal vein occlusion causes a sudden loss of vision when blood flow througn a retinal vein is obstructedc by ablood clot. It oftejn is caused by an underlying condition like diabetes or hypertension and can occur in a wide rangweof ages. The study evaluated the safetty and efficacy of six monthly injections of Lucentiws into the eye in two Its main goal was to show an improvementf in vision with glasses or contact lens prescriptionj atsix months.
Branch retinal vein occlusion, whicnh occurs when one of the branchees of the main vein of the eyebecomezs blocked, affects about 684,000p people in the United States. which has operations in Vacaville, said it will undertakd another Phase III trial of Lucentis in treatin g central retinal veinocclusion — when the main vein of the eye locatecd at the optic nerve becomes blocked in the third quarter. It affectz about 211,000 people in the Unitedr States. Dr. Hal Barron, Genentech’s chief medical officer, said there are no Food and Drug Administration-approverd medicines that improve vision forsix months.
which inhibits vascular endothelial growth or VEGF, was approved in June 2006 to trear age-related macular degeneration. It had 2008 sales of $875 million in the Uniter States.
The San Francisco-based, wholly owned subsidiarty of Swiss drug maker said it will presentf full results ofthe 12-month, 397-patieny study at the Retina Congress in New York in late September-earlt October. Retinal vein occlusion causes a sudden loss of vision when blood flow througn a retinal vein is obstructedc by ablood clot. It oftejn is caused by an underlying condition like diabetes or hypertension and can occur in a wide rangweof ages. The study evaluated the safetty and efficacy of six monthly injections of Lucentiws into the eye in two Its main goal was to show an improvementf in vision with glasses or contact lens prescriptionj atsix months.
Branch retinal vein occlusion, whicnh occurs when one of the branchees of the main vein of the eyebecomezs blocked, affects about 684,000p people in the United States. which has operations in Vacaville, said it will undertakd another Phase III trial of Lucentis in treatin g central retinal veinocclusion — when the main vein of the eye locatecd at the optic nerve becomes blocked in the third quarter. It affectz about 211,000 people in the Unitedr States. Dr. Hal Barron, Genentech’s chief medical officer, said there are no Food and Drug Administration-approverd medicines that improve vision forsix months.
which inhibits vascular endothelial growth or VEGF, was approved in June 2006 to trear age-related macular degeneration. It had 2008 sales of $875 million in the Uniter States.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Home Depot raises 2010 outlook on stronger sales - TMCnet
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Home Depot raises 2010 outlook on stronger sales TMCnet By AP , NEW YORK (AP) â€" Home Depot Inc. on Wednesday raised its fiscal 2010 earnings guidance slightly for the second time in two months and said it ... The Home Depot Launches 'How-To' Community for Do-it-Yourself Enthusiasts |
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Intel to buy Wind River for $884M - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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Intel's $11.50-per-share offer is about a 44 percent premiumk overWind River's closing price on Wednesday of $8. Wind River stocj lost more than half its valure betweena 52-week high of $12.99 last August and a low of $5.61 in The stock closed Thursday at $11.72, up 47 percent. Santa Clara-based Inte (NASDAQ:INTC) said buying Alameda-based Wind River (NASDAQ:WIND) will help it expandx its software into thousands of embedded systemsz and mobile devices includingsmart phones, in-car "info-tainment" systems, aerospacre and defense, energy and thousands of othe uses.
Wind River will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary after the deal closes during the reporting toRenee James, head of Intel’ss software and services group. "Our combination of strengthw will be of greaty benefit toWind River’s existing and future customers," said Ken Wind River chairman, president and CEO. Foundeds in 1981, Wind River has more than 1,60 0 employees and operations in more than15 countries. Durinh its fiscal year ended Jan. 31, Wind Rivee reported $10.7 million in net income on annual revenudof $359.7 million. The companh on Thursday posted a 21 percent increasse in netincome $561,000, or 1 cent a share, for its first quarter despite a 6.
5 percent drop in revenue to $63.8 million.
Intel's $11.50-per-share offer is about a 44 percent premiumk overWind River's closing price on Wednesday of $8. Wind River stocj lost more than half its valure betweena 52-week high of $12.99 last August and a low of $5.61 in The stock closed Thursday at $11.72, up 47 percent. Santa Clara-based Inte (NASDAQ:INTC) said buying Alameda-based Wind River (NASDAQ:WIND) will help it expandx its software into thousands of embedded systemsz and mobile devices includingsmart phones, in-car "info-tainment" systems, aerospacre and defense, energy and thousands of othe uses.
Wind River will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary after the deal closes during the reporting toRenee James, head of Intel’ss software and services group. "Our combination of strengthw will be of greaty benefit toWind River’s existing and future customers," said Ken Wind River chairman, president and CEO. Foundeds in 1981, Wind River has more than 1,60 0 employees and operations in more than15 countries. Durinh its fiscal year ended Jan. 31, Wind Rivee reported $10.7 million in net income on annual revenudof $359.7 million. The companh on Thursday posted a 21 percent increasse in netincome $561,000, or 1 cent a share, for its first quarter despite a 6.
5 percent drop in revenue to $63.8 million.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Is the End in Sight for The World's Coral Reefs? - Yale Environment 360
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Christian Science Monitor | Is the End in Sight for The World's Coral Reefs? Yale Environment 360 But the science is clear: Unless we change the way we live, the Earth's coral reefs will be utterly destroyed within our children's lifetimes. by jen veron ... Outside Cancún climate conference, Caribbean Sea testifies to global warming |
Friday, December 3, 2010
Kannapolis honored for economic strategy - Portland Business Journal:
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The city received the awardd in the category of Excellence in EconomicDiversificatiom Strategies, which recognizes responses to plant closures and other economic that promote economic diversification. The competitiob is open to nonprofits; local, statd and regional governments; and universities and colleges. Cabarrus and Rowam counties lost 4,300 manufacturinv jobs when textilemanufacturer Kannapolis-basedPillowted Corp. closed in July 2003. Two years later, Californis billionaire David Murdock announced plans forthe N.C. Research Campusa at the 350-acre former Pillowtex headquarters andmanufacturinh site. The life-sciences hub includes the participation of Duke theUNC System, the N.C.
Community Colleged System, other educational institutions andbusiness partners. The tota investment is expected toreach $1.8 billion. Residential and commercialp developments are rising around the campus with hopews ofturning Kannapolis, a former textile into a biotech center.
The city received the awardd in the category of Excellence in EconomicDiversificatiom Strategies, which recognizes responses to plant closures and other economic that promote economic diversification. The competitiob is open to nonprofits; local, statd and regional governments; and universities and colleges. Cabarrus and Rowam counties lost 4,300 manufacturinv jobs when textilemanufacturer Kannapolis-basedPillowted Corp. closed in July 2003. Two years later, Californis billionaire David Murdock announced plans forthe N.C. Research Campusa at the 350-acre former Pillowtex headquarters andmanufacturinh site. The life-sciences hub includes the participation of Duke theUNC System, the N.C.
Community Colleged System, other educational institutions andbusiness partners. The tota investment is expected toreach $1.8 billion. Residential and commercialp developments are rising around the campus with hopews ofturning Kannapolis, a former textile into a biotech center.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Port to sell land to Keystone Coal - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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owner Tom Scholl will receive $6.6 million for the property in exchange for payinghis attorney’s legal fees of $6.6 which the authority was ordereed to pay. Under the arrangement, Scholl won’t pursur legal action against the authority for business allegedlg lost when the 70 acres at the northerh terminal of Talleyrand Avenue were under threat ofeminentf domain. Jacksonville Port Authority Executive Director Rick Ferrim said a bulk materials terminal couldf have been built on the38 acres, but the authorituy decided to sell due to its need for capitaol and desire to focus on building Ltd’sx terminal at Dames Point.
He added that the economid impact of the 38 acres would be greater if it was combinedc with the other68 acres. Keystone Coal planws to build a $20 million coal terminal on part ofits 78-acrre parcel. The authority bought the 38 acresd forabout $5.7 millioj through eminent domain from LLC. Following the $61 million verdictr for the 70 acres of land andthe authority’zs balking on the price, Judgwe Richard Watson ordered the authority to pay $10.
6 million to lawyers who defended
owner Tom Scholl will receive $6.6 million for the property in exchange for payinghis attorney’s legal fees of $6.6 which the authority was ordereed to pay. Under the arrangement, Scholl won’t pursur legal action against the authority for business allegedlg lost when the 70 acres at the northerh terminal of Talleyrand Avenue were under threat ofeminentf domain. Jacksonville Port Authority Executive Director Rick Ferrim said a bulk materials terminal couldf have been built on the38 acres, but the authorituy decided to sell due to its need for capitaol and desire to focus on building Ltd’sx terminal at Dames Point.
He added that the economid impact of the 38 acres would be greater if it was combinedc with the other68 acres. Keystone Coal planws to build a $20 million coal terminal on part ofits 78-acrre parcel. The authority bought the 38 acresd forabout $5.7 millioj through eminent domain from LLC. Following the $61 million verdictr for the 70 acres of land andthe authority’zs balking on the price, Judgwe Richard Watson ordered the authority to pay $10.
6 million to lawyers who defended
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Report: Google and Apple in antitrust hot seat - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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The New York Times and Wall Street Journakl both reported that the Federal Trade Commissiob is looking at the two which compete in several particularlymobile phones. Apple AAPL) makes the ubiquitous which comes loaded with several Google apps like its map andGoogle (NASDAQ: GOOG), makes its own Android phone Both Arthur Levinson, former CEO of and Google’se CEO, Eric Schmidt, sit on the boards at Appl e and at Google. Antitrust rules datinh from 1914 prohibit directors from working on the boarxd at businesses that compete witheach other, though the laws aren’f always enforced by regulators.
Big, powerful businessez often put influential or celebrity directors ontheie boards, and the links between these people create a complex web not easy to Apple’s board includes former U.S. Vice President Albert Gore, CEO Millard Drexler, Chairman Bill Campbell and Apple’s CEO, Stevd Jobs. Paul Otellini of giant INTC) sits on Google’s board, along with John Doerr of .
The New York Times and Wall Street Journakl both reported that the Federal Trade Commissiob is looking at the two which compete in several particularlymobile phones. Apple AAPL) makes the ubiquitous which comes loaded with several Google apps like its map andGoogle (NASDAQ: GOOG), makes its own Android phone Both Arthur Levinson, former CEO of and Google’se CEO, Eric Schmidt, sit on the boards at Appl e and at Google. Antitrust rules datinh from 1914 prohibit directors from working on the boarxd at businesses that compete witheach other, though the laws aren’f always enforced by regulators.
Big, powerful businessez often put influential or celebrity directors ontheie boards, and the links between these people create a complex web not easy to Apple’s board includes former U.S. Vice President Albert Gore, CEO Millard Drexler, Chairman Bill Campbell and Apple’s CEO, Stevd Jobs. Paul Otellini of giant INTC) sits on Google’s board, along with John Doerr of .
Friday, November 26, 2010
Fla., Orlando again tops in foreclosures - Charlotte Business Journal:
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The state posted 58,931 foreclosure filingas — including default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions in May, down 8.8 percent from April’s total, but still 50 percent higher than May according to RealtyTrac’s monthly Foreclosure Markett Report. Only California had a higher total, with 92,249 propertieas with May 2009 foreclosure filings. The Sunshine Statwe was No. 3 in the natiom in foreclosure rates, with one in every 148 householdes receiving a foreclosure filinbin May. Nevada led the countrty with one in every 64 homes receiving a while California was second highest with one inevery 144. The Orlando-Kissimmee market took the No.
8 spot amongv the nation’s top 10 metro areas with the highest foreclosure rates. The area recorded a rate of one foreclosurw filing for every101 homes. Florida had three citiexs among the top 10 metro while California had six citiexs amongthat mix. Las Vegas topped the list with a rate of one in everyh 54 households getting aforeclosure Nationwide, 321,480 foreclosure filings were reportecd in May, which is 6 percent lower than Apriol 2009, but about 18 percent highet than May 2008. One in everhy 398 U.S. homes received a foreclosure noticelast month. Vermont again recorded the lowest numberof foreclosures, with six reported in May, or one for everuy 51,906 households.
The RealtyTra c U.S. Foreclosure Market Report providexs the total number of properties with at leas t one foreclosure filing reported durintgthe month. Data is collected from more than 2,200p counties that account for more than 90 percentg ofthe nation’s population.
The state posted 58,931 foreclosure filingas — including default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions in May, down 8.8 percent from April’s total, but still 50 percent higher than May according to RealtyTrac’s monthly Foreclosure Markett Report. Only California had a higher total, with 92,249 propertieas with May 2009 foreclosure filings. The Sunshine Statwe was No. 3 in the natiom in foreclosure rates, with one in every 148 householdes receiving a foreclosure filinbin May. Nevada led the countrty with one in every 64 homes receiving a while California was second highest with one inevery 144. The Orlando-Kissimmee market took the No.
8 spot amongv the nation’s top 10 metro areas with the highest foreclosure rates. The area recorded a rate of one foreclosurw filing for every101 homes. Florida had three citiexs among the top 10 metro while California had six citiexs amongthat mix. Las Vegas topped the list with a rate of one in everyh 54 households getting aforeclosure Nationwide, 321,480 foreclosure filings were reportecd in May, which is 6 percent lower than Apriol 2009, but about 18 percent highet than May 2008. One in everhy 398 U.S. homes received a foreclosure noticelast month. Vermont again recorded the lowest numberof foreclosures, with six reported in May, or one for everuy 51,906 households.
The RealtyTra c U.S. Foreclosure Market Report providexs the total number of properties with at leas t one foreclosure filing reported durintgthe month. Data is collected from more than 2,200p counties that account for more than 90 percentg ofthe nation’s population.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Treasury gets $11.7 billion from sale of GM stock - Kansas City Star
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Kansas City Star | Treasury gets $11.7 billion from sale of GM stock Kansas City Star The Treasury Department says it has received $11.7 billion from the sale of 358.5 million shares of General Motors stock. The Treasury announced that the ... Treasury gets $11.7 billion from GM stock sale Treasury: TARP Money Returned to Taxpayers Exceeds $250 Billion |
Monday, November 22, 2010
Innovative Oxidative Stress Management Protocol Safely and Effectively Enhances Body's Primary Antioxidant
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June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroScience, Inc. has launched an antioxidan protocol that combines an objective assessmenft of glutathione levels along with uniqueantioxidant compounds, including CysNAC, and NeuroVitamins. These products are capable of eliminatingt free radicals in both the fat soluble and wated soluble areas of the Oxidative stress occurs whenthe body's supply of antioxidants, mainly is insufficient to bind and remover potentially harmful free radicals.
Free radicals have an unpairedx electron that gives them the abilitg to oxidize cell membranes and cause cell Oxidative stress has been linked to the development of majoer health concernsincluding cancer, heart and both Parkinson's and Alzheimer's among other disorders in many organ systems. This protocoo is offered exclusivelythrough clinicians. Additionalp information regarding the antioxidant protocoland OSR#11 can be found at: Abou NeuroScience, Inc.: NeuroScience, established in 2003, is a research-based medical solutions company committed to improving health by providing novell laboratory assessments and products in the fieldsd of neurology, endocrinology, and immunology.
The company has a database that include s results fromover 300,000 patients. More information is availabledat . SOURCE NeuroScience, Inc.
June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroScience, Inc. has launched an antioxidan protocol that combines an objective assessmenft of glutathione levels along with uniqueantioxidant compounds, including CysNAC, and NeuroVitamins. These products are capable of eliminatingt free radicals in both the fat soluble and wated soluble areas of the Oxidative stress occurs whenthe body's supply of antioxidants, mainly is insufficient to bind and remover potentially harmful free radicals.
Free radicals have an unpairedx electron that gives them the abilitg to oxidize cell membranes and cause cell Oxidative stress has been linked to the development of majoer health concernsincluding cancer, heart and both Parkinson's and Alzheimer's among other disorders in many organ systems. This protocoo is offered exclusivelythrough clinicians. Additionalp information regarding the antioxidant protocoland OSR#11 can be found at: Abou NeuroScience, Inc.: NeuroScience, established in 2003, is a research-based medical solutions company committed to improving health by providing novell laboratory assessments and products in the fieldsd of neurology, endocrinology, and immunology.
The company has a database that include s results fromover 300,000 patients. More information is availabledat . SOURCE NeuroScience, Inc.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Special ratings: Teacher experience - Business First of Buffalo:
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Among them is teacher Aim: Locate districts that have the mostexperiencedx faculties. Formula: Each district is rated accordingv to the percentages of teachers at three levelz ofclassroom experience: (1) one to five years, (2) six to 20 and (3) 21 or more years. The best scores go to districts with high sharesx of teachers inthe 6-20 and 21+ groups and low sharezs in the 1-5 category. Districts are ranked on a five-star scales from most experienced (whichy receive five stars) to leasty experienced (one star). Each district’s teacher experience ratinbg is included in its profile in the printed versiojn ofBusiness First’s 2009-2010 Guide to Wester n New York Schools.
Leader: Four of every 10 teachera in ChautauquaLake (39.5 percent) have speny more than two decades on the job. Fewerd than one of 10 (9.3 percent) are in the firsty half-decade of their careers. • 1. Chautauqua Lake 2. Westfield • 3. Yorkshire-Pioneer 4. Allegany-Limestone • 5. Fredonia • 6. Perr • 7. Niagara Fallz • 8. Ellicottville • 9. Bemus Point • 10. Akromn • 11. North Tonawanda 12. Orchard Park • 13.
Belfast
Among them is teacher Aim: Locate districts that have the mostexperiencedx faculties. Formula: Each district is rated accordingv to the percentages of teachers at three levelz ofclassroom experience: (1) one to five years, (2) six to 20 and (3) 21 or more years. The best scores go to districts with high sharesx of teachers inthe 6-20 and 21+ groups and low sharezs in the 1-5 category. Districts are ranked on a five-star scales from most experienced (whichy receive five stars) to leasty experienced (one star). Each district’s teacher experience ratinbg is included in its profile in the printed versiojn ofBusiness First’s 2009-2010 Guide to Wester n New York Schools.
Leader: Four of every 10 teachera in ChautauquaLake (39.5 percent) have speny more than two decades on the job. Fewerd than one of 10 (9.3 percent) are in the firsty half-decade of their careers. • 1. Chautauqua Lake 2. Westfield • 3. Yorkshire-Pioneer 4. Allegany-Limestone • 5. Fredonia • 6. Perr • 7. Niagara Fallz • 8. Ellicottville • 9. Bemus Point • 10. Akromn • 11. North Tonawanda 12. Orchard Park • 13.
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Friday, November 19, 2010
Livermore
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million and plans to move its headquartere from its previous location in Hacienda Business Park in The $40 million firs phase of the development comprisees 16 buildings totaling 102,000 squaree feet and was completesd last December. Units range in size from 3,600 to 13,209 square feet. The project’s developer, Livermore-basec Realty Partners, expects to start construction on the second phase once the first phase is mostlysold out. Anothe r two buyers are in escrow.
“In contrast to a condominium development, where you’re buying a piecd of a larger building, thesse are individual buildings, which makes them unique to this saidJohn Hone, a broker with in Pleasantonb who represented Darim and ExTerra. Brokers Jim Peterson and Andreaw Zink ofCornish & Carey’a Pleasanton office also worked on the deal. The site is near the interchangr of Interstate 580 andHighwa 84. Montevina was designed by San Ramon-based architectur e firm Ware Malcomb, which incorporated a Tuscan-styl e look to match the site’se vineyard-infused landscape.
The developmenft features variousoutdoor areas, including bocce ball courts and a hiking trail around the property. Formed in ExTerra specializes in acquiring and developing industria andoffice projects. “We are excitec to land Darim, a worldwide leadee in video communication, as the first owner-uset at Montevina,” said Mike Parker, managing partnetr of ExTerra. “The Tri-Valley has becomw a hotbed for small business proliferation by virtue of proximity to an outstanding labor pool as well asthe world-clasds corporate and research facilities here.” The market is down but touring activity is on the rise.
That is the message from , whicyh is seeing more tenants testing the waters in San Colliers says there are 124 tenantss with active requirements inSan Francisco, representing a total of 3.6 millio square feet of demand. In the past 30 days, the marker has seen 646,000 square feet in new accordingto Colliers. Out of the tenanta hunting for space, 12 are from out of town. If they sign it would represent 103,000 square feet of positivew growth. “It’s surprising how many tenantx we are seeing all of a especiallyfrom Marin,” said Tove research director at Colliers. “There mighg be opportunities here now for less money than you can get spacer forout there.
” In an effort to changs the way contractors reduce greenhouse gas and Climate Earth plan to develop a database that will trac the emissions released from constructiobn projects and their materials supply The partnership will allow San Mateo-based Webcor, its clientsw and designers to choose design patterns and building methods that are known to reduce carbo n footprints. Andy Ball, president and chiecf executiveof Webcor, said the database provides a strategic way to measurse a project’s environmental impact.
“Our partnership with Climate Earth will complement other well established green ratin systems and allow us to more comprehensively view and affect the impact of construction he said. Climate Earth will quantify how much greenhous gas is emitted throughout the suppluy chain of materials including manufacturingand transportation. “The green building standardsd in use today are mostly focuseed on the efficiency and performance of a buildingh once it is saidAndrew Deitz, vice president of San Francisco-base d Climate Earth. “Webcor is changing the conversation within thebuildingt industry.” Chinese-medicine college rejuvenates S.F.
lease The renewed its 11,000-square-foott lease at 555 DeHaro St. in San Francisco. The deal was a renewall and expansion for the which also has a clinic locatede at 455Arkansas St. The Potrero Hill area tendx to attractsmaller tenants, so this is a larg deal for that market, said Bryan Courson, a brokere with NAI BT’s San Francisco office who represented the tenanft with Jennifer Essner. Seven-unit building changes hands for $2.2jM , a real estate investmentg services firm, arranged the sale of a seven-unitf apartment building at 3042Sacramento St. in San The property sold for $2.2 millio n to a local investor.
Brokers James Devincenti and Brad Lagomarsinko ofMarcus & Millichap’s San Franciscoi office represented the buyer and seller.
million and plans to move its headquartere from its previous location in Hacienda Business Park in The $40 million firs phase of the development comprisees 16 buildings totaling 102,000 squaree feet and was completesd last December. Units range in size from 3,600 to 13,209 square feet. The project’s developer, Livermore-basec Realty Partners, expects to start construction on the second phase once the first phase is mostlysold out. Anothe r two buyers are in escrow.
“In contrast to a condominium development, where you’re buying a piecd of a larger building, thesse are individual buildings, which makes them unique to this saidJohn Hone, a broker with in Pleasantonb who represented Darim and ExTerra. Brokers Jim Peterson and Andreaw Zink ofCornish & Carey’a Pleasanton office also worked on the deal. The site is near the interchangr of Interstate 580 andHighwa 84. Montevina was designed by San Ramon-based architectur e firm Ware Malcomb, which incorporated a Tuscan-styl e look to match the site’se vineyard-infused landscape.
The developmenft features variousoutdoor areas, including bocce ball courts and a hiking trail around the property. Formed in ExTerra specializes in acquiring and developing industria andoffice projects. “We are excitec to land Darim, a worldwide leadee in video communication, as the first owner-uset at Montevina,” said Mike Parker, managing partnetr of ExTerra. “The Tri-Valley has becomw a hotbed for small business proliferation by virtue of proximity to an outstanding labor pool as well asthe world-clasds corporate and research facilities here.” The market is down but touring activity is on the rise.
That is the message from , whicyh is seeing more tenants testing the waters in San Colliers says there are 124 tenantss with active requirements inSan Francisco, representing a total of 3.6 millio square feet of demand. In the past 30 days, the marker has seen 646,000 square feet in new accordingto Colliers. Out of the tenanta hunting for space, 12 are from out of town. If they sign it would represent 103,000 square feet of positivew growth. “It’s surprising how many tenantx we are seeing all of a especiallyfrom Marin,” said Tove research director at Colliers. “There mighg be opportunities here now for less money than you can get spacer forout there.
” In an effort to changs the way contractors reduce greenhouse gas and Climate Earth plan to develop a database that will trac the emissions released from constructiobn projects and their materials supply The partnership will allow San Mateo-based Webcor, its clientsw and designers to choose design patterns and building methods that are known to reduce carbo n footprints. Andy Ball, president and chiecf executiveof Webcor, said the database provides a strategic way to measurse a project’s environmental impact.
“Our partnership with Climate Earth will complement other well established green ratin systems and allow us to more comprehensively view and affect the impact of construction he said. Climate Earth will quantify how much greenhous gas is emitted throughout the suppluy chain of materials including manufacturingand transportation. “The green building standardsd in use today are mostly focuseed on the efficiency and performance of a buildingh once it is saidAndrew Deitz, vice president of San Francisco-base d Climate Earth. “Webcor is changing the conversation within thebuildingt industry.” Chinese-medicine college rejuvenates S.F.
lease The renewed its 11,000-square-foott lease at 555 DeHaro St. in San Francisco. The deal was a renewall and expansion for the which also has a clinic locatede at 455Arkansas St. The Potrero Hill area tendx to attractsmaller tenants, so this is a larg deal for that market, said Bryan Courson, a brokere with NAI BT’s San Francisco office who represented the tenanft with Jennifer Essner. Seven-unit building changes hands for $2.2jM , a real estate investmentg services firm, arranged the sale of a seven-unitf apartment building at 3042Sacramento St. in San The property sold for $2.2 millio n to a local investor.
Brokers James Devincenti and Brad Lagomarsinko ofMarcus & Millichap’s San Franciscoi office represented the buyer and seller.
Real Estate Roundup - Business First of Columbus:
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Portland, from Weston Investmenft Co. LLC. It is one of the largesgt office deals in downtown inrecenyt months. The Indian Health Board, established in will move from its current location at527 S.W. Hall St. Jake Lancasterr of Grubb & Ellis Co. represented the Steve Root of American Propert Managementrepresented Weston. • Levep 3 Communications LLC renewed its leasefor 4,724 squar e feet at the Pittock Block, 921 S.W. Washingtonb St., Portland, from ALCO Investment Co. Kevin Kaufman of CB Richar d Ellis representedLevel 3; the landlor represented itself. • Telelanguage Inc. signed a new lease for 4,401 squars feet at the PortlandExchangee Building, 520 S.W. Sixth Ave.
, Portland. NAI Beggs & Simpson representeds the tenant; Ryan Livesay of Pacifivc Real EstatePartners Inc. represented the • Stearns Lending Inc. leased 3,722 square feet at Hamptom Square, 6950 S.W. Tigard, from Weston Investment Co. LLC. Steve Root of Americamn Property Management representedthe lessor. • Peters & Company PC signeed a new leasefor 2,170 square feet at the Sellint Building, 610 S.W. Alder St., with the Schlesingerr Companies. Kristin Hammond and Mark McFarland of Pacific Real EstatrePartners Inc. represented the tenant; Bill Smith of NAI Norris, Beggzs & Simpson represented the property. • SCR Inc. leasedc 2,000 square feet at 8680 S.W.
Old Tualatin Sherwoodf Road, Tualatin, from Kmotion Inc. Ian Giammanco of Bluestons & Hockley Real Estate Services representeddthe tenant; Scott Pierces of NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson represented the landlord. •Remedy Intelligent Staffing leasef 1,638 square feet at The 6646 N.E. 78th Court, Portland, from API Propertiesw 1047 LLC. Mark McFarland of Pacific Real EstatePartners Inc. represented the tenant; Rob Kimmelmanb of Commercial Realty Advisors representedthe property. • Pioneer Floor Coverinvg Inc. leased 5,853 square feet at Arctic Business 5657 S.W. Arctic Drive, from Pacific NW Properties LP. Cliff Finnell of GVA Kidder Mathews representedthe tenant.
• Carlanh Enterprises Inc., operating as Stauffer-Ciscol Supply, leased 5,622 squares feet at Bridgeport Woods Business 7532 S.W. Bridgeport Road, Durham, from Bridgeport Woods BusinesePark LLC. Peter Stalick and Steven Klein of GVA Kiddedr Mathews representedthe tenant; Dave Kiersey of Kiersey McMillan Inc. represented the property. Stavely Services North Americaleased 4,860 squares feet at Kittridge Distributiob Center, 4943 N.W. Front Ave., from LIT Industrial Limited Partnership. Tony Resere and Sean McCarthy of GVA Kidder Mathewes brokeredthe transaction. Red Wing Brands of America Inc. lease 3,840 square feet at the Norstar Business 8611 N. Albina Ave.
, Portland, from Norstar 8405 N. Albina Ave. LLC. Tony Resee and Sean McCarthy of GVA Kidder Mathewds brokeredthe transaction. • Biscuitws Cafe leased 3,121 square feet at Hogan 1905 N.E. Division St., from Pelopon LLC. Mike Foley of First Commercial represented the Craig Barnard of Barnard Commercial Real Estate representexthe property. • Y-Chrome, a new barbershop venture fromHairM men’s salon, leased 2,055 squarew feet at the Commonwealth Building, 609 S.W. Washingtojn St., from Unico Properties LLC. Kathleen Healty of Urban Works Real Estaterepresented Y-Chrome; Dan Bozich and Kathleebn Healy of Urban Works Real Estated represented the property.
• Aprender Con Amigos Bilingual Preschoolleased 1,871 square feet at Patton Park Apartments on North Interstatee from Patton Square Leasing LLC. Steve Haugen of Windermere/Cronin & Caplabn Realty Group Inc. represented the tenant; Charlotte Larsob and Sara Daley of Urban Works Real Estate representedthe • PDX Antiques leased 1,120 squarew feet at the K2 Building from 4152 N.E. Sandyh LLC. Charlotte Larson of Urban Works Real Estatwe representedthe tenant; Matt Schweitzer of Nortj Rim represented the property. Liz Richards Acupuncture PC leased 1,046 square feet at Fremonrt Place, 3531 N.E. 15th Portland, from ADG Propertiezs LLC. Anthyan Nguyen of Norris & Stevens Inc.
represented the Ashley Heichelbech of Urban Works Real Estat representedthe property. • State Farm Insurance leased 1,000o square feet at 1018 N.W. 13th Portland, from Block Two LLC. Thom Brockmillee of Stehlin Advisors LLC representedthe tenant; Kathleen Healg and Dan Bozich of Urban Workws Real Estate represented the
Portland, from Weston Investmenft Co. LLC. It is one of the largesgt office deals in downtown inrecenyt months. The Indian Health Board, established in will move from its current location at527 S.W. Hall St. Jake Lancasterr of Grubb & Ellis Co. represented the Steve Root of American Propert Managementrepresented Weston. • Levep 3 Communications LLC renewed its leasefor 4,724 squar e feet at the Pittock Block, 921 S.W. Washingtonb St., Portland, from ALCO Investment Co. Kevin Kaufman of CB Richar d Ellis representedLevel 3; the landlor represented itself. • Telelanguage Inc. signed a new lease for 4,401 squars feet at the PortlandExchangee Building, 520 S.W. Sixth Ave.
, Portland. NAI Beggs & Simpson representeds the tenant; Ryan Livesay of Pacifivc Real EstatePartners Inc. represented the • Stearns Lending Inc. leased 3,722 square feet at Hamptom Square, 6950 S.W. Tigard, from Weston Investment Co. LLC. Steve Root of Americamn Property Management representedthe lessor. • Peters & Company PC signeed a new leasefor 2,170 square feet at the Sellint Building, 610 S.W. Alder St., with the Schlesingerr Companies. Kristin Hammond and Mark McFarland of Pacific Real EstatrePartners Inc. represented the tenant; Bill Smith of NAI Norris, Beggzs & Simpson represented the property. • SCR Inc. leasedc 2,000 square feet at 8680 S.W.
Old Tualatin Sherwoodf Road, Tualatin, from Kmotion Inc. Ian Giammanco of Bluestons & Hockley Real Estate Services representeddthe tenant; Scott Pierces of NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson represented the landlord. •Remedy Intelligent Staffing leasef 1,638 square feet at The 6646 N.E. 78th Court, Portland, from API Propertiesw 1047 LLC. Mark McFarland of Pacific Real EstatePartners Inc. represented the tenant; Rob Kimmelmanb of Commercial Realty Advisors representedthe property. • Pioneer Floor Coverinvg Inc. leased 5,853 square feet at Arctic Business 5657 S.W. Arctic Drive, from Pacific NW Properties LP. Cliff Finnell of GVA Kidder Mathews representedthe tenant.
• Carlanh Enterprises Inc., operating as Stauffer-Ciscol Supply, leased 5,622 squares feet at Bridgeport Woods Business 7532 S.W. Bridgeport Road, Durham, from Bridgeport Woods BusinesePark LLC. Peter Stalick and Steven Klein of GVA Kiddedr Mathews representedthe tenant; Dave Kiersey of Kiersey McMillan Inc. represented the property. Stavely Services North Americaleased 4,860 squares feet at Kittridge Distributiob Center, 4943 N.W. Front Ave., from LIT Industrial Limited Partnership. Tony Resere and Sean McCarthy of GVA Kidder Mathewes brokeredthe transaction. Red Wing Brands of America Inc. lease 3,840 square feet at the Norstar Business 8611 N. Albina Ave.
, Portland, from Norstar 8405 N. Albina Ave. LLC. Tony Resee and Sean McCarthy of GVA Kidder Mathewds brokeredthe transaction. • Biscuitws Cafe leased 3,121 square feet at Hogan 1905 N.E. Division St., from Pelopon LLC. Mike Foley of First Commercial represented the Craig Barnard of Barnard Commercial Real Estate representexthe property. • Y-Chrome, a new barbershop venture fromHairM men’s salon, leased 2,055 squarew feet at the Commonwealth Building, 609 S.W. Washingtojn St., from Unico Properties LLC. Kathleen Healty of Urban Works Real Estaterepresented Y-Chrome; Dan Bozich and Kathleebn Healy of Urban Works Real Estated represented the property.
• Aprender Con Amigos Bilingual Preschoolleased 1,871 square feet at Patton Park Apartments on North Interstatee from Patton Square Leasing LLC. Steve Haugen of Windermere/Cronin & Caplabn Realty Group Inc. represented the tenant; Charlotte Larsob and Sara Daley of Urban Works Real Estate representedthe • PDX Antiques leased 1,120 squarew feet at the K2 Building from 4152 N.E. Sandyh LLC. Charlotte Larson of Urban Works Real Estatwe representedthe tenant; Matt Schweitzer of Nortj Rim represented the property. Liz Richards Acupuncture PC leased 1,046 square feet at Fremonrt Place, 3531 N.E. 15th Portland, from ADG Propertiezs LLC. Anthyan Nguyen of Norris & Stevens Inc.
represented the Ashley Heichelbech of Urban Works Real Estat representedthe property. • State Farm Insurance leased 1,000o square feet at 1018 N.W. 13th Portland, from Block Two LLC. Thom Brockmillee of Stehlin Advisors LLC representedthe tenant; Kathleen Healg and Dan Bozich of Urban Workws Real Estate represented the
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
King Soopers, workers heading back to bargaining table - South Florida Business Journal:
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The contract at hand involved an increase inpreventativre health-care programs and a wage increase, as well as a decreass in pension benefits, King Soopers spokeswoman Diane Mulligahn said. However, workers had protested the pension benefit with the United Food and Commercial Workerd UnionLocal No. 7 warning that some could lose $100,000 over the life of the and said the wage increases werenot “We are ready, willing and able to get back to the bargainintg table if the corporation is willing to meet us King Soopers worker Julie Gonzalezz said in a news releasee put out by the union.
“Alp we’re asking for is a fair And we really hopethey don’t lock us out for askingb for livable wages and a pension plan that recognizese our contribution to companyu profits.” About 17,000 union workers from the area’ws three largest grocery chains — King Soopers and — have been in negotiations with the grocerss since April 9 on new five-yeard contracts. Safeway workers have voteds to extend their contract untilJune 26, which Albertsonw and King Soopers employees currently are workinvg without contracts. The rejection of the latest King Soopers contracy proposal came quickly after votinhgbegan Monday.
Workers in Colorado Longmont and Boulder arevoting today, while Puebl o workers are scheduled to cast ballots Wednesday. King Sooperzs spokeswoman Diane Mulligan said that the rejection of the deal will not have any tangible effect onstor operations. King Soopers workers have not cast ballotdto strike. “We’re disappointefd in the vote, but we look forward to gettinf backto negotiations,” Mulligan said Tuesday.
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The contract at hand involved an increase inpreventativre health-care programs and a wage increase, as well as a decreass in pension benefits, King Soopers spokeswoman Diane Mulligahn said. However, workers had protested the pension benefit with the United Food and Commercial Workerd UnionLocal No. 7 warning that some could lose $100,000 over the life of the and said the wage increases werenot “We are ready, willing and able to get back to the bargainintg table if the corporation is willing to meet us King Soopers worker Julie Gonzalezz said in a news releasee put out by the union.
“Alp we’re asking for is a fair And we really hopethey don’t lock us out for askingb for livable wages and a pension plan that recognizese our contribution to companyu profits.” About 17,000 union workers from the area’ws three largest grocery chains — King Soopers and — have been in negotiations with the grocerss since April 9 on new five-yeard contracts. Safeway workers have voteds to extend their contract untilJune 26, which Albertsonw and King Soopers employees currently are workinvg without contracts. The rejection of the latest King Soopers contracy proposal came quickly after votinhgbegan Monday.
Workers in Colorado Longmont and Boulder arevoting today, while Puebl o workers are scheduled to cast ballots Wednesday. King Sooperzs spokeswoman Diane Mulligan said that the rejection of the deal will not have any tangible effect onstor operations. King Soopers workers have not cast ballotdto strike. “We’re disappointefd in the vote, but we look forward to gettinf backto negotiations,” Mulligan said Tuesday.
King Soopers is a unit of Cincinnati-baseed
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Birds' brass may need to cha-ching - phillyBurbs.com
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ESPN (blog) | Birds' brass may need to cha-ching phillyBurbs.com Which, in the long run, is bad news for the Birds' brass, which wasn't sure whether to whoop or weep as Vick wisped through Washington as if a PlayStation ... The Heron's Nest: Vick, Eagles are looking 'Super' Redskins' McNabb, 'moving on' a richer man |
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Langdon And Arana Experiencing Visions Of Grandeur As Race Day Nears - PaddockTalk
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Langdon And Arana Experiencing Visions Of Grandeur As Race Day Nears PaddockTalk Langdon, driver of the Lucas Oil/Speedco Top Fuel dragster, and Arana, rider of the Lucas Oil Buell in Pro Stock Motorcycle, both qualified their rides in ... |
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Alameda seeks move into old City sports bar site - Memphis Business Journal:
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According to the , a business callede the Alameda Brewhouse Annex has files for a liquor license at424 S.W. Fourth Ave. An Alameds employee confirmed that brewery owner Matt Schumachet also ownsthe building. The site is the former home of The a sports bar that closed last The liquor commission canceledthe bar’x license on Jan. 6 after severalo “serious and persistent problems.” The ordefr came less than a week after a homicid e that apparently took place earlyNew Year’s Day. The City surrendereds its liquor license amonth later. The Alameda Brewhouswe Annex license request is still saidChristie Scott, a commission spokeswoman.
The owners files the liquor license requestin February. The companyy DBO LLC purchased the buildintg containing the proposed Annex in 1999 for It has a current market valueof $1.2 million. Alameda’s primary brewpuh is at 4765 N.E. Fremont St.
According to the , a business callede the Alameda Brewhouse Annex has files for a liquor license at424 S.W. Fourth Ave. An Alameds employee confirmed that brewery owner Matt Schumachet also ownsthe building. The site is the former home of The a sports bar that closed last The liquor commission canceledthe bar’x license on Jan. 6 after severalo “serious and persistent problems.” The ordefr came less than a week after a homicid e that apparently took place earlyNew Year’s Day. The City surrendereds its liquor license amonth later. The Alameda Brewhouswe Annex license request is still saidChristie Scott, a commission spokeswoman.
The owners files the liquor license requestin February. The companyy DBO LLC purchased the buildintg containing the proposed Annex in 1999 for It has a current market valueof $1.2 million. Alameda’s primary brewpuh is at 4765 N.E. Fremont St.
Friday, November 12, 2010
U of M researchers receive national grants to help improve agricultural ... - Media Newswire (press release)
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KFGO | U of M researchers receive national grants to help improve agricultural ... Media Newswire (press release) ... to improve the nation's ability to enhance agricultural productivity, grow nutritious foods and diminish the effects of devastating plant parasites. ... 3 U of M plant scientists receive federal grants |
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
State Sen. Wonderling to lead Greater Phila. Chamber of Commerce - Austin Business Journal:
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Wonderling, 47, will begim his chamber duties Aug. 1 and has signe d on to a three-year contract. “I’m very excited,” he “In many respects, it’s almost a dream come Wonderling will replaceMark Schweiker, a former Republican Pennsylvania governor who is leaving to become presideny of the business process outsourcing unit at in When Schweiker announced earlier this year that he woule resign from the chamber aftet six years, some in the businesd community thought his departure gave the chamber a fresh chance to hire a minority or a female leader for the for the firstg time in the organization’s 208-year history.
Wonderling was selecte after achamber committee, with the help of Korn Ferry conducted a national search and vetted 150 candidates for the The chamber did consider candidates from across the countryy but wasn’t surprised a locapl was ultimately selected, said David L. Cohen, chairman of the chamber’s board and executive vice presiden t atComcast Corp. Cohen went into the searcnh figuring that the region would likelyproducr Schweiker’s replacement, he said.
“This represents a returnm home forRob Wonderling,” Cohen said, notingh that 25 years ago and fresh out of Wonderling began a job with , an economicv and environmental group, which was houseds at the chamber offices. Wonderling, a Republican, is serving his seconds term as senatorfor Pennsylvania’s 24th district, whicyh includes parts of northern Montgomery and Bucks counties plus portions of Lehigh and Northampton He will resign from his senate seat and a replacemeng will be overseen by Republican senate leadership.
Wonderling said he wouldd have decided later this year whether to run for a thirdd term but his decision was expeditedr when Korn Ferry contacted him about the chamber job. “I felt this was an opportunithy to serve in adifferentf way,” he said. He is past presidenft of Pennjerdel, was a deputh secretary of transportation for Pennsylvaniaunder Gov. Tom and has also worked at Air Productsa andChemicals Inc. of Pa., and Bentley Systems Inc. in Exton, Pa.
In makinfg the announcement atthe chamber’s Cohen was flanked by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter; Joseph president and CEO of Independencre Blue Cross; and Mary Stenge Austen, president and CEO of Tierney Communications. Fricko and Austen co-chaired the search committee. Cohen said Wonderling brings to the job a strontg voice from the business a fresh perspective on issueds affectingthe region, and experience in the public “He brings by instinct a regionaol view of the world,” he said.
Wonderling intends to carry out Cohen’ss agenda for the chamber, which will focusd on education amongotherd issues, and would like to see the chambere begin to focus more on young entrepreneurs.
Wonderling, 47, will begim his chamber duties Aug. 1 and has signe d on to a three-year contract. “I’m very excited,” he “In many respects, it’s almost a dream come Wonderling will replaceMark Schweiker, a former Republican Pennsylvania governor who is leaving to become presideny of the business process outsourcing unit at in When Schweiker announced earlier this year that he woule resign from the chamber aftet six years, some in the businesd community thought his departure gave the chamber a fresh chance to hire a minority or a female leader for the for the firstg time in the organization’s 208-year history.
Wonderling was selecte after achamber committee, with the help of Korn Ferry conducted a national search and vetted 150 candidates for the The chamber did consider candidates from across the countryy but wasn’t surprised a locapl was ultimately selected, said David L. Cohen, chairman of the chamber’s board and executive vice presiden t atComcast Corp. Cohen went into the searcnh figuring that the region would likelyproducr Schweiker’s replacement, he said.
“This represents a returnm home forRob Wonderling,” Cohen said, notingh that 25 years ago and fresh out of Wonderling began a job with , an economicv and environmental group, which was houseds at the chamber offices. Wonderling, a Republican, is serving his seconds term as senatorfor Pennsylvania’s 24th district, whicyh includes parts of northern Montgomery and Bucks counties plus portions of Lehigh and Northampton He will resign from his senate seat and a replacemeng will be overseen by Republican senate leadership.
Wonderling said he wouldd have decided later this year whether to run for a thirdd term but his decision was expeditedr when Korn Ferry contacted him about the chamber job. “I felt this was an opportunithy to serve in adifferentf way,” he said. He is past presidenft of Pennjerdel, was a deputh secretary of transportation for Pennsylvaniaunder Gov. Tom and has also worked at Air Productsa andChemicals Inc. of Pa., and Bentley Systems Inc. in Exton, Pa.
In makinfg the announcement atthe chamber’s Cohen was flanked by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter; Joseph president and CEO of Independencre Blue Cross; and Mary Stenge Austen, president and CEO of Tierney Communications. Fricko and Austen co-chaired the search committee. Cohen said Wonderling brings to the job a strontg voice from the business a fresh perspective on issueds affectingthe region, and experience in the public “He brings by instinct a regionaol view of the world,” he said.
Wonderling intends to carry out Cohen’ss agenda for the chamber, which will focusd on education amongotherd issues, and would like to see the chambere begin to focus more on young entrepreneurs.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
City tweets to curb tourist drop-off - Boston Business Journal:
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Hotel consultant Drew Dimond expectes hotels in Greater Nashville to see occupancy plummett 15 percent to 20 percent fromlast year’s levels. But the is battlinv the decline, in hopes of keepingy any occupancy drop-off below 5 Bureau staff is Twittering, Facebooking and sending out e-blasts to announce free stuffto do, last-minuted travel deals, CMA Music Festival updates and attractionz specials. “We certainly don’t think it’se going to be some great saysButch Spyridon, president of the visitors “If we were flat to last I’d be ecstatic.
I expect that we will be down Spyridon hopes the value of Nashville will draw visitor s because ofthe city’s wealth of free, live, around-the-cloc k music. has brought back its free music poolsid e and isoffering “kids eat free” inside the hotelo for the first time this summer. “Ay every touchpoint, we’re creating events, promoting and marketing and adding extrsa valuewith events,” Spyridon says, such as offering flight-hotel package s when touted $49 flights to Nashville duringb a one-day sale in April.
The Nashville Symphonu has half-price tickets for select shows, the Country Music Hall of Fame has been givingtout $5 off coupons throug h June 7, and Gaylord is offerinb four-night hotel and attractions packages at 40 percenf off. Keith Wright, president of the , says attractionzs are sweetening discounts this summer and focusing onthe drive-i market. “Regional tourism has become extremelg importantto us, and we are marketing more to that he says.
Nashville’s biggest months for tourism are June and mainly because of the CMA Music Festivap thatpumps $25 million into the city every Officials at the would not say how ticket salesx are going for this summer’s festival, whicnh kicks off next week. October is a populat convention month because of the fall Nashville tourism has been hit inreceny months. In April, the average nightly hotek ratedropped 6.3 percent to $92.85 from $99.0t in the same month last year, according to Smit h Travel Research in Hendersonville. Hotel occupancy plunged 15 percenft in Aprilto 56.9 percent, down from 67 percent a year ago. Revenur per available room, a key metridc for hoteliers, was down 20.
5 percent in April. The amount of attendeez for booked conventions this summer is down aboutr 24 percent fromlast year. Nashville’s hospitality however, is outperforming much of the rest ofthe country. For the firsf quarter of 2009, Nashville’s average daily rate droppe d 4.5 percent. Only five cities did and 19 of the top 25 marketsdid worse. The decline in hotel tax collections is greater than the drop in which shows tourists are coming but choosinhg lessexpensive hotels, says Walt executive director of the . Nashville’s hotel occupancy dropped 11.6 percent in the first quartefr compared to theyear before, a drop that registerer eighth best among the top 25.
Travel has continued to descensd atthe , nearing 2005 says airport spokeswoman Emily Richards. Passengee counts were down 9.5 percent in Apri as compared to theyear before, and down 9.3 percent in the firsft four months of the year.
Hotel consultant Drew Dimond expectes hotels in Greater Nashville to see occupancy plummett 15 percent to 20 percent fromlast year’s levels. But the is battlinv the decline, in hopes of keepingy any occupancy drop-off below 5 Bureau staff is Twittering, Facebooking and sending out e-blasts to announce free stuffto do, last-minuted travel deals, CMA Music Festival updates and attractionz specials. “We certainly don’t think it’se going to be some great saysButch Spyridon, president of the visitors “If we were flat to last I’d be ecstatic.
I expect that we will be down Spyridon hopes the value of Nashville will draw visitor s because ofthe city’s wealth of free, live, around-the-cloc k music. has brought back its free music poolsid e and isoffering “kids eat free” inside the hotelo for the first time this summer. “Ay every touchpoint, we’re creating events, promoting and marketing and adding extrsa valuewith events,” Spyridon says, such as offering flight-hotel package s when touted $49 flights to Nashville duringb a one-day sale in April.
The Nashville Symphonu has half-price tickets for select shows, the Country Music Hall of Fame has been givingtout $5 off coupons throug h June 7, and Gaylord is offerinb four-night hotel and attractions packages at 40 percenf off. Keith Wright, president of the , says attractionzs are sweetening discounts this summer and focusing onthe drive-i market. “Regional tourism has become extremelg importantto us, and we are marketing more to that he says.
Nashville’s biggest months for tourism are June and mainly because of the CMA Music Festivap thatpumps $25 million into the city every Officials at the would not say how ticket salesx are going for this summer’s festival, whicnh kicks off next week. October is a populat convention month because of the fall Nashville tourism has been hit inreceny months. In April, the average nightly hotek ratedropped 6.3 percent to $92.85 from $99.0t in the same month last year, according to Smit h Travel Research in Hendersonville. Hotel occupancy plunged 15 percenft in Aprilto 56.9 percent, down from 67 percent a year ago. Revenur per available room, a key metridc for hoteliers, was down 20.
5 percent in April. The amount of attendeez for booked conventions this summer is down aboutr 24 percent fromlast year. Nashville’s hospitality however, is outperforming much of the rest ofthe country. For the firsf quarter of 2009, Nashville’s average daily rate droppe d 4.5 percent. Only five cities did and 19 of the top 25 marketsdid worse. The decline in hotel tax collections is greater than the drop in which shows tourists are coming but choosinhg lessexpensive hotels, says Walt executive director of the . Nashville’s hotel occupancy dropped 11.6 percent in the first quartefr compared to theyear before, a drop that registerer eighth best among the top 25.
Travel has continued to descensd atthe , nearing 2005 says airport spokeswoman Emily Richards. Passengee counts were down 9.5 percent in Apri as compared to theyear before, and down 9.3 percent in the firsft four months of the year.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Drops of kindness in a sea of hostility - Hamilton Spectator
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Drops of kindness in a sea of hostility Hamilton Spectator All three trace their rescue to the kindness of one stranger. One would go on to work in a chemistry lab, one in a hospital, one on a dairy farm. ... |
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Veterans Day Parade in San Francisco Sunday - San Francisco Chronicle
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Thursday, November 4, 2010
Plexxikon Announces Preliminary PLX4032 Phase 2 Data Confirming Substantial ... - National Post (registration)
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Red-light cameras defeated in Houston - Houston Business Journal
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Monday, November 1, 2010
LeMieux reviews legislative session - South Florida Business Journal:
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The politically plugged-in LeMieux, who is now chairmajn of the Miami-based Gunstert law firm, provided his review of the 2009 legislative sessionb during a speech Thursday in Fort LeMieux said the Seminoleegaming pact, property tax reform and federal stimulus money in the new state budget will help the busines s climate. But, he noted that the state’s budget, whicgh Crist signed into law Wednesday, includes some thingsd that are harmful to thebusiness climate, includint $800 million in increasex fees and a $6 billion shortfall. Seminols gaming compact: Grants exclusive gaming rights to the tribe in exchange for $150 million annual payment.
“Hopefully, the Legislaturw will approve” the final compact as negotiatedwith Crist’as administration this summer, LeMieux noted. Raising collegse tuition: Allows state universities to raise tuition up to 15 percent a year to reacyh the nationalaverage – an 8 percent increas this year, and individuall institutions may seek an additional 7 percenrt increase. With a full 15 percent students will pay an averageof $369 more per schoolp year. “How can we expect to have a first-class public education systen when we’re not investing enough money into it?” LeMieux asked.
Public transportation: The stats Senate failed to pass a proposal to diverft freight traffic from the Orlando metropolitamn area toward Polk County in favor of a Centra Floridacommuter rail. “This was a precursor to getting this done inSoutj Florida,” LeMieux said. “We have to do a better job of creatinh public transportation in Florida so people can get Growth managementreform bill: The controversiapl bill would lift some requirements that developera pay for improvements to surrounding roads and extendc government approvals for developments for two years because of the “Hopefully, the governor will sign it,” LeMieux Energy and oil drilling: The Legislature failed to pass Crist’sd attempt to require that 20 percen t of the state’s energy come from renewable sources by 2020.
At the same the Senate failed to take up a House bill seekinfg tolift Florida’s longtime ban on offshore drilling. “I wouldn’t be surprised if you see that [renewable energuy requirement] coupled with the oil drilling proposal at some point inthe future,” LeMieux said.
The politically plugged-in LeMieux, who is now chairmajn of the Miami-based Gunstert law firm, provided his review of the 2009 legislative sessionb during a speech Thursday in Fort LeMieux said the Seminoleegaming pact, property tax reform and federal stimulus money in the new state budget will help the busines s climate. But, he noted that the state’s budget, whicgh Crist signed into law Wednesday, includes some thingsd that are harmful to thebusiness climate, includint $800 million in increasex fees and a $6 billion shortfall. Seminols gaming compact: Grants exclusive gaming rights to the tribe in exchange for $150 million annual payment.
“Hopefully, the Legislaturw will approve” the final compact as negotiatedwith Crist’as administration this summer, LeMieux noted. Raising collegse tuition: Allows state universities to raise tuition up to 15 percent a year to reacyh the nationalaverage – an 8 percent increas this year, and individuall institutions may seek an additional 7 percenrt increase. With a full 15 percent students will pay an averageof $369 more per schoolp year. “How can we expect to have a first-class public education systen when we’re not investing enough money into it?” LeMieux asked.
Public transportation: The stats Senate failed to pass a proposal to diverft freight traffic from the Orlando metropolitamn area toward Polk County in favor of a Centra Floridacommuter rail. “This was a precursor to getting this done inSoutj Florida,” LeMieux said. “We have to do a better job of creatinh public transportation in Florida so people can get Growth managementreform bill: The controversiapl bill would lift some requirements that developera pay for improvements to surrounding roads and extendc government approvals for developments for two years because of the “Hopefully, the governor will sign it,” LeMieux Energy and oil drilling: The Legislature failed to pass Crist’sd attempt to require that 20 percen t of the state’s energy come from renewable sources by 2020.
At the same the Senate failed to take up a House bill seekinfg tolift Florida’s longtime ban on offshore drilling. “I wouldn’t be surprised if you see that [renewable energuy requirement] coupled with the oil drilling proposal at some point inthe future,” LeMieux said.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Niagara fruit crops holding up - Denver Business Journal:
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But many more orchards and other including residential areas in the Lake Ontario Fruit Belt, remain to be testedx for plum pox virus before September. Teams workingh for the and the statd Department of Agriculture and Markets began taking leaf samplesin May. Subsequent laboratory tests did not disclose any new outbreaks of the virus inNiagarwa County, Jackie Klahn, director of the USDA’w Lockport field office, said. In early May, as orchards blossomed, optimis was growing that the spread ofthe disease, whicjh made its Niagara County debut 2006 mighyt be waning.
Between 2006 and 2008, plum pox was discoveredr in several NiagaraCounty orchards, in Orleans County and Waynew County, east of Rochester. Though harmless to humans and the virus poses an economic risk for commercial fruit growers because they must destro y all susceptible treeswithin 1.5 miles to 2 milesw of an identified hot spot. Plum pox destroysw the commercial value of the fruit that it attack because it discolors anddisfigures peaches, plums, prunesw and nectarines. In New York state counties lying alongfLake Ontario’s south shore, fruit growinh is a multi-million-dollar industry.
But many more orchards and other including residential areas in the Lake Ontario Fruit Belt, remain to be testedx for plum pox virus before September. Teams workingh for the and the statd Department of Agriculture and Markets began taking leaf samplesin May. Subsequent laboratory tests did not disclose any new outbreaks of the virus inNiagarwa County, Jackie Klahn, director of the USDA’w Lockport field office, said. In early May, as orchards blossomed, optimis was growing that the spread ofthe disease, whicjh made its Niagara County debut 2006 mighyt be waning.
Between 2006 and 2008, plum pox was discoveredr in several NiagaraCounty orchards, in Orleans County and Waynew County, east of Rochester. Though harmless to humans and the virus poses an economic risk for commercial fruit growers because they must destro y all susceptible treeswithin 1.5 miles to 2 milesw of an identified hot spot. Plum pox destroysw the commercial value of the fruit that it attack because it discolors anddisfigures peaches, plums, prunesw and nectarines. In New York state counties lying alongfLake Ontario’s south shore, fruit growinh is a multi-million-dollar industry.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Oakley Group brokers $6.7M in sales - Birmingham Business Journal:
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million in four recent loca apartmentcommunity sales, totalinbg 175 units. The 97-unit Oxmoor Ridge Apartments in Homewoor sold to a private investment grouplfor $3.4 million. The apartments were builft in 1976 and were 90percent occupied, said a news Villa Maria Apartments in Hoover sold to an out-of-stat e private investment group for $2.1 The 50-unit complex was 95 percent occupied. The 13-unitr Ashford Apartments in Birmingham recently soldfor $617,500 to a local investmenrt group and were 100 percenft occupied at the time of the The Ballingary apartments, a 15-unit complex also in Birmingham, sold for $565,00o0 to a local group.
“Banks are stillp lending money if deals represeng sound fundamentals and have agood story,” said David broker and owner for Oakley Group, in the “REITS, institutional funds and private equitt ... still remain confident in the multifamily sector. Many are raisin equity as fast as they can to gear up for buyiny additionalmultifamily assets.” The Oakley Group represented both the buyer and the sellert in the transactions, with the exception of the Ballingar y complex, whose seller was represented by Joel Moore of .
million in four recent loca apartmentcommunity sales, totalinbg 175 units. The 97-unit Oxmoor Ridge Apartments in Homewoor sold to a private investment grouplfor $3.4 million. The apartments were builft in 1976 and were 90percent occupied, said a news Villa Maria Apartments in Hoover sold to an out-of-stat e private investment group for $2.1 The 50-unit complex was 95 percent occupied. The 13-unitr Ashford Apartments in Birmingham recently soldfor $617,500 to a local investmenrt group and were 100 percenft occupied at the time of the The Ballingary apartments, a 15-unit complex also in Birmingham, sold for $565,00o0 to a local group.
“Banks are stillp lending money if deals represeng sound fundamentals and have agood story,” said David broker and owner for Oakley Group, in the “REITS, institutional funds and private equitt ... still remain confident in the multifamily sector. Many are raisin equity as fast as they can to gear up for buyiny additionalmultifamily assets.” The Oakley Group represented both the buyer and the sellert in the transactions, with the exception of the Ballingar y complex, whose seller was represented by Joel Moore of .
Thursday, October 28, 2010
San Antonio gets $12.9 million for defense projects - Baltimore Business Journal:
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million for defense-related projects in San accordingto U.S. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, D-San who serves on the committee. A plannedr upgrade of an aircrafft maintenance building at Kellyt Annex Field has been approvedfor $7.9 milliob in federal funding. The funding will be used to bringv the building up to code compliance to provided a placewhere F-16 fightetr jets can be properly maintained. In addition, $5 millio was authorized for a program to produces unmanned aerial vehicles that use Blacklight Night Vision Advanced which is manufactured bySan Antonio-baser This technology allows for the deployment of miniatur drones to provide site-specific surveillance “San Antonio continues to be a militaryy leader in operations and the advancement of technology,” says Congressmab Rodriguez.
“These authorizations will bolsteer the ability of our troops to do theie jobs more safelyand efficiently.”
million for defense-related projects in San accordingto U.S. Rep. Ciro Rodriguez, D-San who serves on the committee. A plannedr upgrade of an aircrafft maintenance building at Kellyt Annex Field has been approvedfor $7.9 milliob in federal funding. The funding will be used to bringv the building up to code compliance to provided a placewhere F-16 fightetr jets can be properly maintained. In addition, $5 millio was authorized for a program to produces unmanned aerial vehicles that use Blacklight Night Vision Advanced which is manufactured bySan Antonio-baser This technology allows for the deployment of miniatur drones to provide site-specific surveillance “San Antonio continues to be a militaryy leader in operations and the advancement of technology,” says Congressmab Rodriguez.
“These authorizations will bolsteer the ability of our troops to do theie jobs more safelyand efficiently.”
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Darigold fined by state - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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According to the "Darigold failed to follow proper operating, maintenance and notificatiojn procedures during a February 2007 milk spill that dischargeds polluted water to the cityof Lynden. The spill cause the wastewater treatment plant to resulting in the releaseof polluted, mostly untreatede sewage to the Nooksack River. ... Darigold also violatec its water-quality permit six times between August and Octoberf 2006 by discharging water containingvsuspended solids. In addition, in Novembed 2006, Darigold discharged water with a temperature of 100 degreese directly into theNooksack River. This put at risk the fish and freshwaterr organisms that need cool watetrto survive.
" "Darigold has a history of permit said Kevin Fitzpatrick, the agency's regionalo water quality manager, in a Darigold "takes these violations very said Steve Rowe, senior vice president and general in a statement.
According to the "Darigold failed to follow proper operating, maintenance and notificatiojn procedures during a February 2007 milk spill that dischargeds polluted water to the cityof Lynden. The spill cause the wastewater treatment plant to resulting in the releaseof polluted, mostly untreatede sewage to the Nooksack River. ... Darigold also violatec its water-quality permit six times between August and Octoberf 2006 by discharging water containingvsuspended solids. In addition, in Novembed 2006, Darigold discharged water with a temperature of 100 degreese directly into theNooksack River. This put at risk the fish and freshwaterr organisms that need cool watetrto survive.
" "Darigold has a history of permit said Kevin Fitzpatrick, the agency's regionalo water quality manager, in a Darigold "takes these violations very said Steve Rowe, senior vice president and general in a statement.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Greater Phoenix CVB launches social media campaign - Washington Business Journal:
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The first contest offers a two-night stay at the Royall Palms Resort and Spa and a candlelit dinnedr for two atthe resort’d restaurant, T. Cook’s. In subsequent similar packages are expecter to be given away fromthe Ritz-Carltom Phoenix, Arizona Biltmore Resort Spa, InterContinental Montelucia Resort and Spa, Fairmongt Scottsdale, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort Spa, Westin Kierland, Phoenician and Arizona The contest is part of a sociap media marketing campaign by the Greatet Phoenix CVB that also includes a new blog, Twitterf and Flickr accounts, and YouTube videos. The blog, calledf the Hot Sheet, is a frequentlu updated compendiumof restaurants, shops and activities.
The videoi project, called “Phoenix Dream Days,” features Phoeniciane of local and national renown offering tourxs of their favorite local The inaugural video is hosted by celebrity chefMark Tarbell. Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: Flickr:
The first contest offers a two-night stay at the Royall Palms Resort and Spa and a candlelit dinnedr for two atthe resort’d restaurant, T. Cook’s. In subsequent similar packages are expecter to be given away fromthe Ritz-Carltom Phoenix, Arizona Biltmore Resort Spa, InterContinental Montelucia Resort and Spa, Fairmongt Scottsdale, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort Spa, Westin Kierland, Phoenician and Arizona The contest is part of a sociap media marketing campaign by the Greatet Phoenix CVB that also includes a new blog, Twitterf and Flickr accounts, and YouTube videos. The blog, calledf the Hot Sheet, is a frequentlu updated compendiumof restaurants, shops and activities.
The videoi project, called “Phoenix Dream Days,” features Phoeniciane of local and national renown offering tourxs of their favorite local The inaugural video is hosted by celebrity chefMark Tarbell. Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: Flickr:
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Genmar warranties still good - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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Tracy Carrell says the letter came after boat manufacturerd on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Genmar owns 15 different brandsof boats, which meand dealers everywhere are impacted. She says cash customers for boatsd at her dealership haveremaineed strong. But trouble financing in the currentr economy means others have been forced tohold off. “Thd boating business has been affected a lot like cars she says. The petition to reorganize its debta was filedin U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Minneapolies — where the company is headquartered along with more than 20related subsidiaries. Genma r has between 100 and 199 creditors.
It listsx its assets in the rageof $10 millionm to $50 million and its liabilitieas between $100 million and $500 million, according to court documents. The largestr unsecured creditorsare Maslon, Borman, Brand, a Minneapolis-based law firm whichu is owed $186,700. Merchant Gould, a law firm in Minneapolis, is owed $155,800. The only securex creditors are and FifthThircd Bank, according to a story in the Minneapolisz Star Tribune. Genmar said it has receivedc commitment fora debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing proposakl from both banks.
In a Genmar Chairman, CEO and largest shareholder Irwin Jacobsa said sales ofthe company’s fishing luxury yachts and other products started to decline in but worsened in recent months. The company’s sales in fiscal 2009, which ends in are likely to beabout $460 million, off by more than 50 percentt from fiscal 2008. “If someone would have said to me as recentlg as even one month ago that Genmad would someday be filing forChaptee 11, I would have said it was not even a remot possibility,” Jacobs said. Genmar had been making some strategty changes inrecent months, announcing plans to launch a line of less-expensivde aluminum boats. A spinoff company, Pa.
-based VEC Technology, and other Jacobs-related companiew aren’t included in the filing. VEC is now in the businessd of making giant bladesfor energy-generatingb windmills. Law firm Fredrikson Byron in Minneapolis, is representing Genmat in thebankruptcy case.
Tracy Carrell says the letter came after boat manufacturerd on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Genmar owns 15 different brandsof boats, which meand dealers everywhere are impacted. She says cash customers for boatsd at her dealership haveremaineed strong. But trouble financing in the currentr economy means others have been forced tohold off. “Thd boating business has been affected a lot like cars she says. The petition to reorganize its debta was filedin U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Minneapolies — where the company is headquartered along with more than 20related subsidiaries. Genma r has between 100 and 199 creditors.
It listsx its assets in the rageof $10 millionm to $50 million and its liabilitieas between $100 million and $500 million, according to court documents. The largestr unsecured creditorsare Maslon, Borman, Brand, a Minneapolis-based law firm whichu is owed $186,700. Merchant Gould, a law firm in Minneapolis, is owed $155,800. The only securex creditors are and FifthThircd Bank, according to a story in the Minneapolisz Star Tribune. Genmar said it has receivedc commitment fora debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing proposakl from both banks.
In a Genmar Chairman, CEO and largest shareholder Irwin Jacobsa said sales ofthe company’s fishing luxury yachts and other products started to decline in but worsened in recent months. The company’s sales in fiscal 2009, which ends in are likely to beabout $460 million, off by more than 50 percentt from fiscal 2008. “If someone would have said to me as recentlg as even one month ago that Genmad would someday be filing forChaptee 11, I would have said it was not even a remot possibility,” Jacobs said. Genmar had been making some strategty changes inrecent months, announcing plans to launch a line of less-expensivde aluminum boats. A spinoff company, Pa.
-based VEC Technology, and other Jacobs-related companiew aren’t included in the filing. VEC is now in the businessd of making giant bladesfor energy-generatingb windmills. Law firm Fredrikson Byron in Minneapolis, is representing Genmat in thebankruptcy case.
Friday, October 22, 2010
SMU students warned of gas leak - Orlando Business Journal:
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The warning came out afterd a gas leak was identified on campus sometimdbetween 9:30 and 9:45 a.m. Thursdag morning, said Kent Best, executive director of news and Best added that wasnotifiedx immediately. Additional e-mails with more information were sentto students, facult y and staff, and a final e-mail was distributer alerting everyone on campus to the fact that the gas leak had been Best said. “Those messages came from our emergencgy department,” Best added, “the emphasis is on brevity and speed. It is somethingh we will review to make sure that as much detaiol that we can put in there is providefd to avoid any confusion inthe future.
” Best said the wholee event lasted about an hour. The gas leak occurred at a constructionh site near Moody Coliseum at Airlines Road andBinkley Avenue, according to Best.
The warning came out afterd a gas leak was identified on campus sometimdbetween 9:30 and 9:45 a.m. Thursdag morning, said Kent Best, executive director of news and Best added that wasnotifiedx immediately. Additional e-mails with more information were sentto students, facult y and staff, and a final e-mail was distributer alerting everyone on campus to the fact that the gas leak had been Best said. “Those messages came from our emergencgy department,” Best added, “the emphasis is on brevity and speed. It is somethingh we will review to make sure that as much detaiol that we can put in there is providefd to avoid any confusion inthe future.
” Best said the wholee event lasted about an hour. The gas leak occurred at a constructionh site near Moody Coliseum at Airlines Road andBinkley Avenue, according to Best.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Some quick post-game hits, Giants a win away from World Series - San Francisco Chronicle (blog)
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CBC.ca | Some quick post-game hits, Giants a win away from World Series San Francisco Chronicle (blog) *Juan Uribe his just the second game-ending sacrifice fly in NLCS history (Houston's Denny W » |
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Thirty-seven Chinese miners die after being trapped following gas explosion - Daily Mail
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Telegraph.co.uk | Thirty-seven Chinese miners die after being trapped following gas explosion Daily Mail By Daily Mail Reporter Thirty-seven Chinese miners have been killed after being trapped in a colliery, the state media have reported today. ... Thirty-Seven Killed In Coal Mine Accident In Henan, China Chinese anger at 37 coal mine deaths |
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Despite recession, college grad pay remains stable - Phoenix Business Journal:
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This year’s graduating class held its ground with averagee startingsalary offers, demonstrating that employerse are reluctant to significantly tinker with startiny pay despite the recession, a report by the Nationapl Association of Colleges and Employere found. The average starting salary offert for new college graduatesis $49,307, which is less than 1 percenty lower than the averagew of $49,693 that 2008 graduates posted last year at this according to a news release Wednesday. In its the association compiled data from college and university career servicesoffices nationwide.
Graduatesw with bachelor’s degrees in the business disciplines saw theidr average rise by less than 1 percent to thestudy found. “Accounting majors did betterd thanthe average,” the news release said, “and postedr a 1.9 percent increase for an average offefr of $48,993.” But the average offef to business administration majors droppec 2.1 percent to $44,944. That’a party because many of those offersw came from retailers andwholesalers that, on average, offerec starting pay of $40,220, which was 6 percen lower than what they offered a year ago.
Finance graduates and marketing graduates fared better than those in othefrbusiness disciplines, with the average offetr to finance graduates rising 2.9 percent to $49,940 and the averagde offer to marketing graduates increasing 3 percentg to $43,325. Starting salaries weren’ft looking as good in the spring for graduatews fromcomputer science-related fields, when the groupp saw a 5 percentr decline in average offers compared to the sprinfg a year earlier. But in a comparison this summer to summerdlast year, the averagwe offer to the group has increasedx 1.9 percent to $59,418. Among the specifi c disciplines in this computer science grads saw their average salary offereincrease 1.
6 percent to $61,407. Taking a slight dip were salart offers to information sciences and systems grads, whose offers fell by less than 1 percengt to $52,089. Enjoying the highest salary increasr wereengineering graduates, with the average offedr rising 3.7 percent to $59,254. Chemical engineering graduates, meanwhile, posted a 2.7 percentt increase to $64,902. Computef engineering graduates enjoyed an averagse offer riseof 3.6 percent to $61,738. Electrical engineerinf graduates earned one of thelarger increases, the news release The group’s average offer increased 5.6 percent to Civil engineering graduates saw only a tiny bump of 0.8 percengt to $52,048.
Liberal arts grads experienced a decline of less than 1 percentffrom $36,419 last year to $36,175, the study Among the liberal arts disciplines, English majors posted a 1.1 percentt increase in their average salary offer to $34,704. The salart offers for history majorsrose 1.7 percentg to $37,861. Psychology majors’ averager salary offers grew 2.1 percent to Sociology majors, on the other hand, saw theirf average offers fall 4.4 percent to $33,280.
This year’s graduating class held its ground with averagee startingsalary offers, demonstrating that employerse are reluctant to significantly tinker with startiny pay despite the recession, a report by the Nationapl Association of Colleges and Employere found. The average starting salary offert for new college graduatesis $49,307, which is less than 1 percenty lower than the averagew of $49,693 that 2008 graduates posted last year at this according to a news release Wednesday. In its the association compiled data from college and university career servicesoffices nationwide.
Graduatesw with bachelor’s degrees in the business disciplines saw theidr average rise by less than 1 percent to thestudy found. “Accounting majors did betterd thanthe average,” the news release said, “and postedr a 1.9 percent increase for an average offefr of $48,993.” But the average offef to business administration majors droppec 2.1 percent to $44,944. That’a party because many of those offersw came from retailers andwholesalers that, on average, offerec starting pay of $40,220, which was 6 percen lower than what they offered a year ago.
Finance graduates and marketing graduates fared better than those in othefrbusiness disciplines, with the average offetr to finance graduates rising 2.9 percent to $49,940 and the averagde offer to marketing graduates increasing 3 percentg to $43,325. Starting salaries weren’ft looking as good in the spring for graduatews fromcomputer science-related fields, when the groupp saw a 5 percentr decline in average offers compared to the sprinfg a year earlier. But in a comparison this summer to summerdlast year, the averagwe offer to the group has increasedx 1.9 percent to $59,418. Among the specifi c disciplines in this computer science grads saw their average salary offereincrease 1.
6 percent to $61,407. Taking a slight dip were salart offers to information sciences and systems grads, whose offers fell by less than 1 percengt to $52,089. Enjoying the highest salary increasr wereengineering graduates, with the average offedr rising 3.7 percent to $59,254. Chemical engineering graduates, meanwhile, posted a 2.7 percentt increase to $64,902. Computef engineering graduates enjoyed an averagse offer riseof 3.6 percent to $61,738. Electrical engineerinf graduates earned one of thelarger increases, the news release The group’s average offer increased 5.6 percent to Civil engineering graduates saw only a tiny bump of 0.8 percengt to $52,048.
Liberal arts grads experienced a decline of less than 1 percentffrom $36,419 last year to $36,175, the study Among the liberal arts disciplines, English majors posted a 1.1 percentt increase in their average salary offer to $34,704. The salart offers for history majorsrose 1.7 percentg to $37,861. Psychology majors’ averager salary offers grew 2.1 percent to Sociology majors, on the other hand, saw theirf average offers fall 4.4 percent to $33,280.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Carolinas HealthCare reduces 1Q loss - South Florida Business Journal:
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Investment losses for the latest quarter totaledrnearly $101 million. Chief Financialo Officer Greg Gombar anticipates gains in the financia market in April and May will erasethosse losses. Carolinas HealthCare uses investment earnings forcapitao expenditures. That money is not used for daily The health-care system hopes negotiations with several lenderx will cut its interes t expenses tied to variable debt and highetr bank-liquidity fees. Those fees are about $1 milliojn per month. Interest expenses in the firsg quarterwere $21.8 million.
From an operational standpoint, Carolinas HealthCare had a strongfirstf quarter, says Russ Guerin, executive vice presidentg for business development and planning. Net operating revenu climbed 8.6 percent to $1.2 billion Operating income exceeded $24.5 million. The health-carre system saw adjusted discharges — a calculationj that gauges patientactivitgy — climb 5.2 percent from a year earlier. Growt within the health-care systenm and expense management “is the primaryh driver why we’re above budget significantly,” Guerin says. Carolinas HealthCarer spent morethan $106 million on capitao projects in the first quarter.
Projects includ new operating roomsat CMC-NorthEasft and Carolinas Medical Center, an expansionm of CMC-Pineville, a new hospital at CMC-Lincoln and constructio of health-care pavilions in Steele Creek and which will include free-standing emergency Challenges in the cominbg months include managing the system’s growing bad-debt and charity-care reducing interest expenses and preparinyg for a possible state cut in Medicaid Gombar says. Bad-debt costs were 12 percent over budgeft during thefirst quarter, topping $48 milliom in the first quarter. During the same period last bad debt wasabout $43 million.
The health-care syste spent more than $770 million in community care in includingbad debt, charity care and subsidizinyg Medicare and Medicaid. That equals 18.8 percenr of the health-care system’s net operating revenue. ”It’s a trenrd everybody’s seeing across the country,” Gombar says. “We can’yt control how many people are how many people show up at our doorwithour insurance.” North Carolina’s budge woes could results in a cut of up to 15 perceny for Medicaid. That could equate to $36 millioj in annual losses forCarolinas “Medicaid cuts are the worst economicv benefit cut the state can Gombar says. “It’s painful.
” Says Guerin: “Ig raises prices for those whodo pay. It makesa no good business sense todo that.” Gombar says everyg dollar cut from Medicaid eliminates $4 from the Carolinas HealthCare is the largest health-care systemn in the Carolinas and the third-largest public systej in the nation. The systej owns, leases or manages 25 hospitals. It has more than 40,000 full- and part-time employees.
Investment losses for the latest quarter totaledrnearly $101 million. Chief Financialo Officer Greg Gombar anticipates gains in the financia market in April and May will erasethosse losses. Carolinas HealthCare uses investment earnings forcapitao expenditures. That money is not used for daily The health-care system hopes negotiations with several lenderx will cut its interes t expenses tied to variable debt and highetr bank-liquidity fees. Those fees are about $1 milliojn per month. Interest expenses in the firsg quarterwere $21.8 million.
From an operational standpoint, Carolinas HealthCare had a strongfirstf quarter, says Russ Guerin, executive vice presidentg for business development and planning. Net operating revenu climbed 8.6 percent to $1.2 billion Operating income exceeded $24.5 million. The health-carre system saw adjusted discharges — a calculationj that gauges patientactivitgy — climb 5.2 percent from a year earlier. Growt within the health-care systenm and expense management “is the primaryh driver why we’re above budget significantly,” Guerin says. Carolinas HealthCarer spent morethan $106 million on capitao projects in the first quarter.
Projects includ new operating roomsat CMC-NorthEasft and Carolinas Medical Center, an expansionm of CMC-Pineville, a new hospital at CMC-Lincoln and constructio of health-care pavilions in Steele Creek and which will include free-standing emergency Challenges in the cominbg months include managing the system’s growing bad-debt and charity-care reducing interest expenses and preparinyg for a possible state cut in Medicaid Gombar says. Bad-debt costs were 12 percent over budgeft during thefirst quarter, topping $48 milliom in the first quarter. During the same period last bad debt wasabout $43 million.
The health-care syste spent more than $770 million in community care in includingbad debt, charity care and subsidizinyg Medicare and Medicaid. That equals 18.8 percenr of the health-care system’s net operating revenue. ”It’s a trenrd everybody’s seeing across the country,” Gombar says. “We can’yt control how many people are how many people show up at our doorwithour insurance.” North Carolina’s budge woes could results in a cut of up to 15 perceny for Medicaid. That could equate to $36 millioj in annual losses forCarolinas “Medicaid cuts are the worst economicv benefit cut the state can Gombar says. “It’s painful.
” Says Guerin: “Ig raises prices for those whodo pay. It makesa no good business sense todo that.” Gombar says everyg dollar cut from Medicaid eliminates $4 from the Carolinas HealthCare is the largest health-care systemn in the Carolinas and the third-largest public systej in the nation. The systej owns, leases or manages 25 hospitals. It has more than 40,000 full- and part-time employees.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Economy Watch: FNF Construction gets highway stimulus contract - Phoenix Business Journal:
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“It is a rehabilitation project to create asafefr roadway,” said Deena Billings, business development officer for Tempe-basexd FNF Construction, which is celebrating 25 yearxs in business. Some areas of U.S. 491 have deteriorated creatinv a significant safety issue for thosr whouse it, she The project is a good fit for the which also has an officer in Albuquerque, according to “Paving projects are kind of our niche.” In additio to making the roadway safer for travelers, the $8.9 million project givea FNF Construction’s staff more opportunitg for work. “We will be able to keep existinfg employees busy and perhaps hirenew ones,” she said.
The biddinf process for a stimulus contract is very similar to that on any job both for the contractof and the state department oftransportation involved. The New Mexico Departmenft of Transportation advertised the projectg in typical fashion with the lowest biddert winningthe contract, said Megan Arrendondo, spokeswoman for the New Mexicoo Department of Transportation. The federal government does look at the projectxin depth, however, Arrendondo added. Construction on the 14-mil stretch, which runs on the southern portion of the broke groundMay 20.
FNF Construction is hopefuk that its portion of the upgrade is completwe by the endof “We are excited to keep on goingt and be part of the process,” Billings said of futurew jobs.
“It is a rehabilitation project to create asafefr roadway,” said Deena Billings, business development officer for Tempe-basexd FNF Construction, which is celebrating 25 yearxs in business. Some areas of U.S. 491 have deteriorated creatinv a significant safety issue for thosr whouse it, she The project is a good fit for the which also has an officer in Albuquerque, according to “Paving projects are kind of our niche.” In additio to making the roadway safer for travelers, the $8.9 million project givea FNF Construction’s staff more opportunitg for work. “We will be able to keep existinfg employees busy and perhaps hirenew ones,” she said.
The biddinf process for a stimulus contract is very similar to that on any job both for the contractof and the state department oftransportation involved. The New Mexico Departmenft of Transportation advertised the projectg in typical fashion with the lowest biddert winningthe contract, said Megan Arrendondo, spokeswoman for the New Mexicoo Department of Transportation. The federal government does look at the projectxin depth, however, Arrendondo added. Construction on the 14-mil stretch, which runs on the southern portion of the broke groundMay 20.
FNF Construction is hopefuk that its portion of the upgrade is completwe by the endof “We are excited to keep on goingt and be part of the process,” Billings said of futurew jobs.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
YRC Worldwide restructures executive team - Kansas City Business Journal:
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In a release, Overland Park-based YRC YRCW) said Keith Lovetro, former president of YRC Regionall Transportation; Michael Rapken, former executive vice presidentt and chief information Jim Ritchie, former president of YRC Logistics; and Christina former vice president and treasurer, will leave the company by June 30. YRC also detailedd the following appointments, effective immediately: • John Garcia is executive vice president and chievsales officer. Garcia is responsible for sales strategy and results throughoutg YRC and its regionaloperating companies.
Garcia was presidenft of Overland Park-based ’s largest wireleszs business unit and chief marketing officef forSprint (NYSE: S). • Mike ’s president and COO, assumes responsibility for the operations of all YRC Worldwide regiona l andnational networks. • Tim executive vice presidentand CFO, leades a newly consolidated organization comprising all strategic and operational finance activities throughout YRC Worldwide companies. • Sheila Taylor, vice president of finance andinvestord relations, assumes the role of treasurer, reporting to Wicks.
Greg Reid, executive vice presidenf and chiefmarketing officer, will lead a consolidatedr marketing effort, including brand and business developmentt initiatives, supporting all YRC Worldwide companies. • Mike Naatz, executivr vice president and chief information andservic officer, assumes responsibility for YRC Worldwid e information technology, YRC customedr service and the strategic direction for the regional custome r service functions. Naatz continues to lead YRC Worldwide’s programj management efforts, initially designed to support the successfuo integration of Yellowand Roadway.
John Carr assumes the role of president for YRC leading the YRC Worldwidwe global logisticsmanagement company. Previously, Carr was COO for YRC Logisticsx and president for the Americazsand Europe. All the executivez except Taylor report directly to YRC Worldwide Chairmanb and CEOBill Zollars. Dan Churay, executivr vice president, general counsel and secretary; and Jim Kissinger, executive vice presidenyt of human resources, remain in their current roles, reporting to Zollars. YRC Worldwide said in the releasew that the changes will strengthenits “focus on criticao areas to streamline decision-making while eliminating redundant efforts and costs.
” “Today’s announcementr is a significant, strategic step as we take advantagew of the full power of YRC Worldwide,” Zollarws said in the release. “w functional organization structure allows us to dedicate an even broader team of seasoned experts to the supportt of our customers alon all lines of ourbusiness — clearlg a competitive advantage.” YRC’s announcement follows rough road for the compangy and the trucking industry the past severa months. YRC , or $4.34 a share, in the first quartefr as the freight recession continued to weighdown performance. That compared with a loss of $46.36 million, or 82 cents a share, a year earlier.
in federal bailout assistance forpension obligations. Companh officials wouldn’t comment on the More recently, the company sold its headquarters to a group of localo investors led by Ken Block andSteves Block, principals of Kansaa City real estate firm Block & Co. Inc. Realtors, in a sale-leasebacik deal that includes apotential 30-year lease for YRC. The company didn’t disclosre the price or and Ken Block saidhe couldn’t commentf because of a confidentiality agreement, but a YRC Securitiesz and Exchange Commission filinb suggested the purchase price was $22.65 million. YRC ranks No. 2 on the Kansas City BusinessaJournal ’s list of area public companies.
In a release, Overland Park-based YRC YRCW) said Keith Lovetro, former president of YRC Regionall Transportation; Michael Rapken, former executive vice presidentt and chief information Jim Ritchie, former president of YRC Logistics; and Christina former vice president and treasurer, will leave the company by June 30. YRC also detailedd the following appointments, effective immediately: • John Garcia is executive vice president and chievsales officer. Garcia is responsible for sales strategy and results throughoutg YRC and its regionaloperating companies.
Garcia was presidenft of Overland Park-based ’s largest wireleszs business unit and chief marketing officef forSprint (NYSE: S). • Mike ’s president and COO, assumes responsibility for the operations of all YRC Worldwide regiona l andnational networks. • Tim executive vice presidentand CFO, leades a newly consolidated organization comprising all strategic and operational finance activities throughout YRC Worldwide companies. • Sheila Taylor, vice president of finance andinvestord relations, assumes the role of treasurer, reporting to Wicks.
Greg Reid, executive vice presidenf and chiefmarketing officer, will lead a consolidatedr marketing effort, including brand and business developmentt initiatives, supporting all YRC Worldwide companies. • Mike Naatz, executivr vice president and chief information andservic officer, assumes responsibility for YRC Worldwid e information technology, YRC customedr service and the strategic direction for the regional custome r service functions. Naatz continues to lead YRC Worldwide’s programj management efforts, initially designed to support the successfuo integration of Yellowand Roadway.
John Carr assumes the role of president for YRC leading the YRC Worldwidwe global logisticsmanagement company. Previously, Carr was COO for YRC Logisticsx and president for the Americazsand Europe. All the executivez except Taylor report directly to YRC Worldwide Chairmanb and CEOBill Zollars. Dan Churay, executivr vice president, general counsel and secretary; and Jim Kissinger, executive vice presidenyt of human resources, remain in their current roles, reporting to Zollars. YRC Worldwide said in the releasew that the changes will strengthenits “focus on criticao areas to streamline decision-making while eliminating redundant efforts and costs.
” “Today’s announcementr is a significant, strategic step as we take advantagew of the full power of YRC Worldwide,” Zollarws said in the release. “w functional organization structure allows us to dedicate an even broader team of seasoned experts to the supportt of our customers alon all lines of ourbusiness — clearlg a competitive advantage.” YRC’s announcement follows rough road for the compangy and the trucking industry the past severa months. YRC , or $4.34 a share, in the first quartefr as the freight recession continued to weighdown performance. That compared with a loss of $46.36 million, or 82 cents a share, a year earlier.
in federal bailout assistance forpension obligations. Companh officials wouldn’t comment on the More recently, the company sold its headquarters to a group of localo investors led by Ken Block andSteves Block, principals of Kansaa City real estate firm Block & Co. Inc. Realtors, in a sale-leasebacik deal that includes apotential 30-year lease for YRC. The company didn’t disclosre the price or and Ken Block saidhe couldn’t commentf because of a confidentiality agreement, but a YRC Securitiesz and Exchange Commission filinb suggested the purchase price was $22.65 million. YRC ranks No. 2 on the Kansas City BusinessaJournal ’s list of area public companies.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Building business a passion for Cray director Sally Narodick - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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At 63, after a long and successful careeer as a corporate Narodick is focusing much of her energy on serving on multiple Financially comfortable at this stage in her Narodick said her intention in remaining on boards is to help steed worthy organizations through the complexities of the currenteconomivc climate. On top of that, she relishes the and loves the teamwork. “I think building a successful business is one of the most excitinbg endeavors that youcan do,” she said.
“Board of directors are part of thatteam — they contribute oversight, business strategy insights, objectivity and some and an ability to step back from the detailo and help the team focus on the most important things both for the long term and the immediate Currently Narodick serves on seven boards — three of them large corporations and the other four are nonprofif organizations. The three corporate boards upon whic Narodick servesare , Penford and SumTotal Systems Inc.
On the nonprofit side, she sits on the boardas of the , the Washington Research Foundation, the Kline Galland which provides housing forJewish seniors, and Darin Online, which helps Jewish organizationd use the internet. Narodick is this year’w recipient of the Seattle-Northwest chapter of the Nationa l Association ofCorporate Directors’ 2009 Public Companyh Director of the Year Award. Craig who nominated her for the award, cited her abilitgy to “spot strategic dilemmas or weaknesses,” her “financia wisdom” and her supportive attitude towardf otherboard members. Cole, CEO of investment firm , served with Narodick on the Pugert SoundEnergy board.
The seven boards on whicbh Narodick sits encompass a wide rangeof activities, but to Narodicik the common thread is that they and how they do it. “Thd tone at the top, and the integritu of people involved, are No. 1 determineres of whether I’ll join a she said. “It has everythinh to do with long-term valud creation.” In Narodick’s view, valuw creation is another way of sayingb she wants to dedicate her time to group s that makea difference. “I’ves been with the Hutch for seven toeighft years, and I joined that becauss they do incredible work,” she said.
And, “I thinkk the Washington Research Foundation does some fabulouz work for research institutionsin town.” But for her the othert intriguing facet of corporate and nonprofit organizations is how they fulfillk their goals, especially in terms of ethical And here, Narodick said, boardxs have a particular function. “I thinok you feel a huge responsibility,” she “Someone once said the board’s responsibility is to do the snifff tests, to make sure management is doing thei r job with integrity andstrategi focus.” Another linking factof is her background, which includes both technolog and education. She served for sevebn years as CEO ofEdmark Corp.
, a publicly held educationapl software company that has since been sold, and followed that as CEO of , another similar company backed by Paul Allen’xs . Is seven too many boards? Narodicik thinks not, adding that in her view a benefit to servintg on multiple boards is developing wider understandinh about howorganizations work, and the contextz in which they operate. “When you have an opportunity to sit on more than one that enhances the valued thatyou bring,” she said.
As for the difficulties broughty on by thecurrent recession, for Narodick that just adds to the “The nature of board conversations have changed so dramatically in this You really have to focusx on contingency planning, the availability of the ability to do acquisitions,” she “It is a challenge every day to keep up on governancer issues, economic issues, individual industry and company and on the strategy of the I find it a privilege to participate and to work with the teamsz I do, and that’s what motivates me.
”
At 63, after a long and successful careeer as a corporate Narodick is focusing much of her energy on serving on multiple Financially comfortable at this stage in her Narodick said her intention in remaining on boards is to help steed worthy organizations through the complexities of the currenteconomivc climate. On top of that, she relishes the and loves the teamwork. “I think building a successful business is one of the most excitinbg endeavors that youcan do,” she said.
“Board of directors are part of thatteam — they contribute oversight, business strategy insights, objectivity and some and an ability to step back from the detailo and help the team focus on the most important things both for the long term and the immediate Currently Narodick serves on seven boards — three of them large corporations and the other four are nonprofif organizations. The three corporate boards upon whic Narodick servesare , Penford and SumTotal Systems Inc.
On the nonprofit side, she sits on the boardas of the , the Washington Research Foundation, the Kline Galland which provides housing forJewish seniors, and Darin Online, which helps Jewish organizationd use the internet. Narodick is this year’w recipient of the Seattle-Northwest chapter of the Nationa l Association ofCorporate Directors’ 2009 Public Companyh Director of the Year Award. Craig who nominated her for the award, cited her abilitgy to “spot strategic dilemmas or weaknesses,” her “financia wisdom” and her supportive attitude towardf otherboard members. Cole, CEO of investment firm , served with Narodick on the Pugert SoundEnergy board.
The seven boards on whicbh Narodick sits encompass a wide rangeof activities, but to Narodicik the common thread is that they and how they do it. “Thd tone at the top, and the integritu of people involved, are No. 1 determineres of whether I’ll join a she said. “It has everythinh to do with long-term valud creation.” In Narodick’s view, valuw creation is another way of sayingb she wants to dedicate her time to group s that makea difference. “I’ves been with the Hutch for seven toeighft years, and I joined that becauss they do incredible work,” she said.
And, “I thinkk the Washington Research Foundation does some fabulouz work for research institutionsin town.” But for her the othert intriguing facet of corporate and nonprofit organizations is how they fulfillk their goals, especially in terms of ethical And here, Narodick said, boardxs have a particular function. “I thinok you feel a huge responsibility,” she “Someone once said the board’s responsibility is to do the snifff tests, to make sure management is doing thei r job with integrity andstrategi focus.” Another linking factof is her background, which includes both technolog and education. She served for sevebn years as CEO ofEdmark Corp.
, a publicly held educationapl software company that has since been sold, and followed that as CEO of , another similar company backed by Paul Allen’xs . Is seven too many boards? Narodicik thinks not, adding that in her view a benefit to servintg on multiple boards is developing wider understandinh about howorganizations work, and the contextz in which they operate. “When you have an opportunity to sit on more than one that enhances the valued thatyou bring,” she said.
As for the difficulties broughty on by thecurrent recession, for Narodick that just adds to the “The nature of board conversations have changed so dramatically in this You really have to focusx on contingency planning, the availability of the ability to do acquisitions,” she “It is a challenge every day to keep up on governancer issues, economic issues, individual industry and company and on the strategy of the I find it a privilege to participate and to work with the teamsz I do, and that’s what motivates me.
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
Washington Business Journal: RIP Cape May Road in Silver Spring
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The road heads to the guillotine at 11 when a small section of the road will be torn out over six tosevem hours. Come Thursday morning, drivers will be blocked from Cape May Road and can acces MD650 (New Hampshire via Good Hope Road The road is being closee by the Maryland Department of Transportatioh
The road heads to the guillotine at 11 when a small section of the road will be torn out over six tosevem hours. Come Thursday morning, drivers will be blocked from Cape May Road and can acces MD650 (New Hampshire via Good Hope Road The road is being closee by the Maryland Department of Transportatioh
Saturday, October 9, 2010
40 Under Forty: Bryan Cady - The Business Review (Albany):
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Since founding the in Albany, however, he has had to become much Being both teacher and entrepreneur means overseeintg performance recitals and a facultyyof 15-plus. It means managinhg customer accountsand payroll. It meands implementing marketing plans. All while teachintg a variety of instruments. Still, all the minute detailsd and duties don’t keep him from seeing the big or losing his vision forthe school’s mission.
“ I feel that I trulyy can make a difference by giving both students and the adultd we teach a positive and creativd outletthrough music,” the 32-year-old Cady “Music is my passion, and working withi a field that allows me to share that is—quit literally—a dream come true. It is also wonderfu to work with a facultu that sharesmy passion, while effectively passingf that onto our students.” Afted attending Chatham High School in Columbia County, Cady came to Albany in 1994 as a Growing up in a rural he found the smalkl city refreshing. And he stilp does.
He considers the Frederick Law Olmsted-designedc Washington Park in Albany an attraction and a place to walk offthe “stressese of everyday life.” His No. 1 plac to bring out-of-town guests is because “you get to see a bit of Albanyu on theway [and] the place has history, classe and charm.” And he loves the cheesew at the mid-town alternative the (any cheese recommended by Gustav, that is). With a new son, who turns 1 in July, Cady still finds time for hisown music. He playzs traditional Irish music and isa singer/songwriter.
When he’ws not practicing or playing, he findsd time to hike the Pine and says heenjoyas “the never-ending old-home hous e projects.” Still, Connor keeps Cady and his wife Mary “asserting control over our lived at an alarming rate,” he says. Joking Cady quickly adds, “I find mysel truly blessed in both my wifeand child.”
Since founding the in Albany, however, he has had to become much Being both teacher and entrepreneur means overseeintg performance recitals and a facultyyof 15-plus. It means managinhg customer accountsand payroll. It meands implementing marketing plans. All while teachintg a variety of instruments. Still, all the minute detailsd and duties don’t keep him from seeing the big or losing his vision forthe school’s mission.
“ I feel that I trulyy can make a difference by giving both students and the adultd we teach a positive and creativd outletthrough music,” the 32-year-old Cady “Music is my passion, and working withi a field that allows me to share that is—quit literally—a dream come true. It is also wonderfu to work with a facultu that sharesmy passion, while effectively passingf that onto our students.” Afted attending Chatham High School in Columbia County, Cady came to Albany in 1994 as a Growing up in a rural he found the smalkl city refreshing. And he stilp does.
He considers the Frederick Law Olmsted-designedc Washington Park in Albany an attraction and a place to walk offthe “stressese of everyday life.” His No. 1 plac to bring out-of-town guests is because “you get to see a bit of Albanyu on theway [and] the place has history, classe and charm.” And he loves the cheesew at the mid-town alternative the (any cheese recommended by Gustav, that is). With a new son, who turns 1 in July, Cady still finds time for hisown music. He playzs traditional Irish music and isa singer/songwriter.
When he’ws not practicing or playing, he findsd time to hike the Pine and says heenjoyas “the never-ending old-home hous e projects.” Still, Connor keeps Cady and his wife Mary “asserting control over our lived at an alarming rate,” he says. Joking Cady quickly adds, “I find mysel truly blessed in both my wifeand child.”
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Roche to buy rest of Genentech for $46.8B - South Florida Business Journal:
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billion, ending a takeover fight that went on for nearltyeight months. The Swiss drug maker close d the deal witha $95-a-share offer, up from the $93-a-shars offer it made March 6 for San Francisco-baseed Genentech (NYSE: DNA). Roche has now come full circleswith Genentech, which it once owned outright afte paying $2.1 billion. It cut its stake to 56 percengt in a series of steps about a decade Genentech has developed allof Roche's best-selliny cancer drugs. Roche said it expectsd to savebetween $750 million and $850 million by reducint complexity and eliminating duplicatio n in functions and processes but said job cuts aren't the focuss of the deal.
The Roche-Genentech deal follows a series of big pharmaceuticalk mergers that are rearrangingthe industry, including 'e (NYSE: MRK) $32.6 billion agreement earliet this week to acquire (NYSE: SGP) and 'w (NYSE: PFE) $68 billionn agreement in January to take over WYE).
billion, ending a takeover fight that went on for nearltyeight months. The Swiss drug maker close d the deal witha $95-a-share offer, up from the $93-a-shars offer it made March 6 for San Francisco-baseed Genentech (NYSE: DNA). Roche has now come full circleswith Genentech, which it once owned outright afte paying $2.1 billion. It cut its stake to 56 percengt in a series of steps about a decade Genentech has developed allof Roche's best-selliny cancer drugs. Roche said it expectsd to savebetween $750 million and $850 million by reducint complexity and eliminating duplicatio n in functions and processes but said job cuts aren't the focuss of the deal.
The Roche-Genentech deal follows a series of big pharmaceuticalk mergers that are rearrangingthe industry, including 'e (NYSE: MRK) $32.6 billion agreement earliet this week to acquire (NYSE: SGP) and 'w (NYSE: PFE) $68 billionn agreement in January to take over WYE).
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Microsoft
http://hisnameisrobz.com/2009/07/16/bape-x-eames/
But even in the midst of the smooth there are subtle signsof Gates’ absence from day-to-day decision-making — particularly as the economy forces Microsoft to cut The company, legendary for its far-flung technology initiatives, has been rethinking some of favorite projects as part of its broader effor to shave expenses in the face of the recession. Examplews include “smart personal objects” and other technologies that Gatesz continued to champion even as they struggled inthe Gates’ shift away from day-to-day dutiesa has also changed the mix of personalities at the top of the Ray Ozzie, his successor as chief software architect, doesn’tf have anything close to the confrontational approach that the Microsoft co-founder used to shape the company.
But even in the midst of the smooth there are subtle signsof Gates’ absence from day-to-day decision-making — particularly as the economy forces Microsoft to cut The company, legendary for its far-flung technology initiatives, has been rethinking some of favorite projects as part of its broader effor to shave expenses in the face of the recession. Examplews include “smart personal objects” and other technologies that Gatesz continued to champion even as they struggled inthe Gates’ shift away from day-to-day dutiesa has also changed the mix of personalities at the top of the Ray Ozzie, his successor as chief software architect, doesn’tf have anything close to the confrontational approach that the Microsoft co-founder used to shape the company.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Some Ark. clerks make thousands in auction fees - Log Cabin Democrat
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Some Ark. clerks make thousands in auction fees Log Cabin Democrat LITTLE ROCK (AP) â€" A state lawmaker wants to limit the amount paid to Arkansas circuit court clerks in fees from auctions of foreclosed properties. ... Ark. lawmaker wants to cap fees earned by circuit court clerks for foreclosure ... Clerks clean up on foreclosures |
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Cord Camera heads into receivership - Business First of Columbus:
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The photo processing and scrapbook retail chain filed papers in Franklin County Commo n Pleas Court on Friday to dissolvde its business and havea court-appointed receiver resolv e outstanding financial liabilities for the Cord President Steven Cordle could not immediately be reacherd for comment Thursday, but the company argued in its court filinhg that dissolution and appointment of a receiver were its only optionn to continue operations.
“Corcd believes that the appointment of a is the only recourse to ensure that Cord can continur to operate in the regular courseof business, whilr maintaining the value of its until such time as thosew assets can be liquidated at their highest and best price as a goingb concern,” the filing Dissolution is akin to a federalk bankruptcy filing that enableds restructuring or liquidation, except dissolutio is governed by state law. Cord Camera listexd its largest creditor as ColfaFinancial Inc., although the courgt filings do not say how much the company owes. The filing also said other creditorss have beguncollection actions.
The filing is the latest in a string of bad news for the Columbuzs retailinstitution – it was started in 1954 that has been financially buffeted during the 18 months-long recession. Troubles surfaced last year, when callec in Cord Camera’s $8.6 million creditr line, which resulted in expense cuts and the closure offour stores. Cord Camera was able to get the bankfundintg restored, but it ran into troublew again last month. Philadelphia-based filed a lawsuit May 8 in U.S. Districg Court in Columbus alleging Cord Camera had defaulted on threr equipment leases andowed $637,000.
That same Cord Camera moved its headquarters to smaller officezs and put its former home office on Dividenfd Drive on the selling blockfor $2.2 After Columbus Business First reported on the company’sd troubles last year, Cordles said the family company remaines dedicated to its business plan and survival. “We’rr committed to our he had said, “and to keeping what my fathedr started backin ’54 going.” The consolidatiom left Cord Camera with 28 stores in Ohio and Indiana.
The photo processing and scrapbook retail chain filed papers in Franklin County Commo n Pleas Court on Friday to dissolvde its business and havea court-appointed receiver resolv e outstanding financial liabilities for the Cord President Steven Cordle could not immediately be reacherd for comment Thursday, but the company argued in its court filinhg that dissolution and appointment of a receiver were its only optionn to continue operations.
“Corcd believes that the appointment of a is the only recourse to ensure that Cord can continur to operate in the regular courseof business, whilr maintaining the value of its until such time as thosew assets can be liquidated at their highest and best price as a goingb concern,” the filing Dissolution is akin to a federalk bankruptcy filing that enableds restructuring or liquidation, except dissolutio is governed by state law. Cord Camera listexd its largest creditor as ColfaFinancial Inc., although the courgt filings do not say how much the company owes. The filing also said other creditorss have beguncollection actions.
The filing is the latest in a string of bad news for the Columbuzs retailinstitution – it was started in 1954 that has been financially buffeted during the 18 months-long recession. Troubles surfaced last year, when callec in Cord Camera’s $8.6 million creditr line, which resulted in expense cuts and the closure offour stores. Cord Camera was able to get the bankfundintg restored, but it ran into troublew again last month. Philadelphia-based filed a lawsuit May 8 in U.S. Districg Court in Columbus alleging Cord Camera had defaulted on threr equipment leases andowed $637,000.
That same Cord Camera moved its headquarters to smaller officezs and put its former home office on Dividenfd Drive on the selling blockfor $2.2 After Columbus Business First reported on the company’sd troubles last year, Cordles said the family company remaines dedicated to its business plan and survival. “We’rr committed to our he had said, “and to keeping what my fathedr started backin ’54 going.” The consolidatiom left Cord Camera with 28 stores in Ohio and Indiana.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Senate looks to gut $1B from budget - Business First of Columbus:
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That would include $417 milliom in targeted cuts to agency budgets resultin ina still-to-be-determined number of state job Senate GOP leaders said Friday as they unveiled theif plan to balance the two-year budgetf that begins July 1. Their budgeg bill would trim morethan $1 billion from the $114 billionm spending plan passed by the Democrat-controlled Ohio House in April. At the same time, Senate Republicans said their budget proposal woul boost spending for primary and secondary schoolsz rather than cut funding for them as proposefin House-approved budget. It would raise funding for gradexs K-12 school district by 0.25 percent in fiscap 2010 compared to the curren year andanother 0.
5 percent in 2011. Senate Republicanxs also rejected Gov. Ted Strickland’s sweepinv evidence-based school reform plan, calling it “fundamentally because it is basedc on school staffing needs instead ofstudent needs. They want the governor’x proposed education model to be reviewed by a bipartisanstudgy council. Senate President Bill Harris, R-Ashland, said he wants the where Republicans holda 21-12 to pass a budget bill June 4 or 5. That woulde set the stage for a House-Senate conference committee to hash out the difference in their versions of the bill and present a balances budgetfor Strickland’s signature by a June 30 deadline set by stat law.
“We want to work with the governor and Harris said, “to do what is righft for this great state. This budget is part of Like theHouse version, the Senatr Republicans’ bill does not call for tax increasezs and safeguards the broad tax reforms favored by the business community and approved by legislatores in 2005. It also protectzs a two-year tuition freeze at communityh colleges, such as Columbus State, and one-yeare freeze and 3.5 percent cap on increase in fiscal 2011at four-year state including , that were proposed by Strickland and passed by the House.
Senate Republicansx were able to provide such safeguardz despite having to workwith $912 millio n less than what the House had counted on when it passesd its budget bill. The revenues shortfall became apparent in early May when the Strickland administratioh reported state income tax receipts through April 30 were 15 percenr lower than a year ago and well belosthe administration’s revised budget forecast in Besides the $417 million in cuts for stat e agencies, Senate Republican budget-balancing moves include mandating $42 milliobn in cost-containment measures for the Medicaid health-car e program for the poor and locking in $200 million in agency service cuts ordered by Stricklanfd earlier this year.
“We thin k spending more money is not the Harris said. “The answer is getting more Ohioan s back to work and helpingy more businesses and industries in Ohiobe successful.” Eliminating 34 proposed fee increases for employers, includin ones affecting the coal, agriculture and constructionn industries. • Requiring state regulatoryh agencies to eliminate bureaucracy and red tapefor businesses. • Holdinf the line on new health-carwe mandates that drive up the cost of health insurancerfor employers.
• Eliminating a proposed fee ofapproximatelh $8 million per year for the disposal of construction and demolition • Preserving funding for the and Ohio Stater University Extension for research and innovation • Enhancing a $100 million film tax crediy to attract the motion picture industry to • Supporting expansion of the state’s Job Retention Tax Credit and Technology Investment Tax Credit. • Providing more fundingy for state Rapid Outreacj grants to attract and retain businessesin Ohio.
That would include $417 milliom in targeted cuts to agency budgets resultin ina still-to-be-determined number of state job Senate GOP leaders said Friday as they unveiled theif plan to balance the two-year budgetf that begins July 1. Their budgeg bill would trim morethan $1 billion from the $114 billionm spending plan passed by the Democrat-controlled Ohio House in April. At the same time, Senate Republicans said their budget proposal woul boost spending for primary and secondary schoolsz rather than cut funding for them as proposefin House-approved budget. It would raise funding for gradexs K-12 school district by 0.25 percent in fiscap 2010 compared to the curren year andanother 0.
5 percent in 2011. Senate Republicanxs also rejected Gov. Ted Strickland’s sweepinv evidence-based school reform plan, calling it “fundamentally because it is basedc on school staffing needs instead ofstudent needs. They want the governor’x proposed education model to be reviewed by a bipartisanstudgy council. Senate President Bill Harris, R-Ashland, said he wants the where Republicans holda 21-12 to pass a budget bill June 4 or 5. That woulde set the stage for a House-Senate conference committee to hash out the difference in their versions of the bill and present a balances budgetfor Strickland’s signature by a June 30 deadline set by stat law.
“We want to work with the governor and Harris said, “to do what is righft for this great state. This budget is part of Like theHouse version, the Senatr Republicans’ bill does not call for tax increasezs and safeguards the broad tax reforms favored by the business community and approved by legislatores in 2005. It also protectzs a two-year tuition freeze at communityh colleges, such as Columbus State, and one-yeare freeze and 3.5 percent cap on increase in fiscal 2011at four-year state including , that were proposed by Strickland and passed by the House.
Senate Republicansx were able to provide such safeguardz despite having to workwith $912 millio n less than what the House had counted on when it passesd its budget bill. The revenues shortfall became apparent in early May when the Strickland administratioh reported state income tax receipts through April 30 were 15 percenr lower than a year ago and well belosthe administration’s revised budget forecast in Besides the $417 million in cuts for stat e agencies, Senate Republican budget-balancing moves include mandating $42 milliobn in cost-containment measures for the Medicaid health-car e program for the poor and locking in $200 million in agency service cuts ordered by Stricklanfd earlier this year.
“We thin k spending more money is not the Harris said. “The answer is getting more Ohioan s back to work and helpingy more businesses and industries in Ohiobe successful.” Eliminating 34 proposed fee increases for employers, includin ones affecting the coal, agriculture and constructionn industries. • Requiring state regulatoryh agencies to eliminate bureaucracy and red tapefor businesses. • Holdinf the line on new health-carwe mandates that drive up the cost of health insurancerfor employers.
• Eliminating a proposed fee ofapproximatelh $8 million per year for the disposal of construction and demolition • Preserving funding for the and Ohio Stater University Extension for research and innovation • Enhancing a $100 million film tax crediy to attract the motion picture industry to • Supporting expansion of the state’s Job Retention Tax Credit and Technology Investment Tax Credit. • Providing more fundingy for state Rapid Outreacj grants to attract and retain businessesin Ohio.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wells Fargo Insurance Services nabs Las Vegas brokerage in buying spree - Nashville Business Journal:
http://accessorsoft.com/?p=31
The brokerage network, part of (NYSE: WFC) said the deal closesd June 1. Terms were not According to has been in businesssincee 1999, when it was founded by John and focuses exclusively on health and benefitsw insurance, with customers in the construction, health-care, auto sales and home development niches. Grady is now managingf director ofemployee benefits. Wells Fargo Insurance Services isthe world’s fifth-larges t insurance brokerage and the nation’s largest bank-owned brokerage, according to Business Insurance magazine’zs 2008 list, with more than 200 officed in 37 states. The brokerages network has been on a buyingsprew recently.
It bought Novato’s and in early April, and abouy a month before that acquiredWalnut Creek-based , an employes benefits consulting firm that also has offices in Houston and among other deals in recent months.
The brokerage network, part of (NYSE: WFC) said the deal closesd June 1. Terms were not According to has been in businesssincee 1999, when it was founded by John and focuses exclusively on health and benefitsw insurance, with customers in the construction, health-care, auto sales and home development niches. Grady is now managingf director ofemployee benefits. Wells Fargo Insurance Services isthe world’s fifth-larges t insurance brokerage and the nation’s largest bank-owned brokerage, according to Business Insurance magazine’zs 2008 list, with more than 200 officed in 37 states. The brokerages network has been on a buyingsprew recently.
It bought Novato’s and in early April, and abouy a month before that acquiredWalnut Creek-based , an employes benefits consulting firm that also has offices in Houston and among other deals in recent months.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Developer scraps S.F. Whole Foods project because of city fees - San Francisco Business Times:
http://businessethics.org/Councilevents.htm
Project manager Mark Brennan said the family development business woulds have had to paybetween $5 million and $6 million in city fees just to pull permites on the development, which was to includwe 62 apartments and a 34,000 square foot Whole Foods. The developmeng fees cover everything from an affordable housing to San Francisco Unified School Districyt to the PublicUtilitiexs Commission. “It’s prohibitive,” said Brennan. "We just took a look at the markeyt and our own budget and every time we came up with a the feeswere prohibitive.
” Brennan blamed the city'a rigorous 32-month entitlement process that started in Februarty of 2006, when the economy was roaring, and did not end untiol October 2008, when the global financial crisis was in full “This project should have started a year ago. It’es ridiculous,” he said “If this had started when it was suppose d to start we would have already turned the shell over to Whole We wouldbe fine. But the financin will be difficult to get Brennan said his family is in talks with Wholde Foods about possibly building out a smaller specialthy grocery store in theexisting 23,600 square foot but that no deal has been reached.
The buildingt was home to Cala Foods until the storw closed in Mayof 2006.
Project manager Mark Brennan said the family development business woulds have had to paybetween $5 million and $6 million in city fees just to pull permites on the development, which was to includwe 62 apartments and a 34,000 square foot Whole Foods. The developmeng fees cover everything from an affordable housing to San Francisco Unified School Districyt to the PublicUtilitiexs Commission. “It’s prohibitive,” said Brennan. "We just took a look at the markeyt and our own budget and every time we came up with a the feeswere prohibitive.
” Brennan blamed the city'a rigorous 32-month entitlement process that started in Februarty of 2006, when the economy was roaring, and did not end untiol October 2008, when the global financial crisis was in full “This project should have started a year ago. It’es ridiculous,” he said “If this had started when it was suppose d to start we would have already turned the shell over to Whole We wouldbe fine. But the financin will be difficult to get Brennan said his family is in talks with Wholde Foods about possibly building out a smaller specialthy grocery store in theexisting 23,600 square foot but that no deal has been reached.
The buildingt was home to Cala Foods until the storw closed in Mayof 2006.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Previously On… 'Desperate Housewives' - TVOvermind
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
United credit card policy could foul corporate travel - Dayton Business Journal:
http://www.disruptit.org/article/Adobe-Creative-Suite-4-K-12-Site-License-Program-Now-Available-to-Schools.html
San Francisco’s dominant airline informed some travel agenciesz that as of July 20 it will no longer let them procese credit and debit card purchases for airlinwe ticketsusing United’s merchant-processing services. Instead, such agencies would have to requird travelers to paywith cash, process card paymentws with the agency’s own merchant processing service and forwards the cash to United or book the tickets on United’s web site using the traveler’s credit or debit card issueds by , (NYSE: V) , (NYSE: MA) (NYSE: AXP) and An agent using United’s web site, bypassinvg such travel systems as Apollo and would not allow companies to captured the discounts they have negotiatedd with United nor would it allow their travel agent to survey several carrieres on a route to find the lowest “Several Bay Area companies have deals with United Airlines for said Marc Casto, president of Casto Travel, which isn’f among the agencies that United has cut off from its merchant-processingt service.
Casto says he’e reached out to some of the firm’s corporater clients to express concernover United’s new card acceptances policy, but declined to discusxs what was said in those conversations. United Airlines UAUA) did not respond to requests for comment. Uniteed is hoping to shif t the cost of accepting credit and debit cardsx onto selectedtravel agencies. Those agencies say the airline’s move shifts to them the risk for payinfg out refunds if the carriergoes bankrupt.
Whiled it’s also likely to reducw the amount of money that United has to keep in the bank to guaragainst charge-backs, it would increase those requirementd for the travel That’s a nonstarter for most agencies and their banks, which would have to honoer charge-back requests that couls total billions of dollarw in the event of an airline bankruptcy. “oI don’t think there’s any travel agency, including Americanj Express Travel, that coulcd shoulder that liability,” Casto
San Francisco’s dominant airline informed some travel agenciesz that as of July 20 it will no longer let them procese credit and debit card purchases for airlinwe ticketsusing United’s merchant-processing services. Instead, such agencies would have to requird travelers to paywith cash, process card paymentws with the agency’s own merchant processing service and forwards the cash to United or book the tickets on United’s web site using the traveler’s credit or debit card issueds by , (NYSE: V) , (NYSE: MA) (NYSE: AXP) and An agent using United’s web site, bypassinvg such travel systems as Apollo and would not allow companies to captured the discounts they have negotiatedd with United nor would it allow their travel agent to survey several carrieres on a route to find the lowest “Several Bay Area companies have deals with United Airlines for said Marc Casto, president of Casto Travel, which isn’f among the agencies that United has cut off from its merchant-processingt service.
Casto says he’e reached out to some of the firm’s corporater clients to express concernover United’s new card acceptances policy, but declined to discusxs what was said in those conversations. United Airlines UAUA) did not respond to requests for comment. Uniteed is hoping to shif t the cost of accepting credit and debit cardsx onto selectedtravel agencies. Those agencies say the airline’s move shifts to them the risk for payinfg out refunds if the carriergoes bankrupt.
Whiled it’s also likely to reducw the amount of money that United has to keep in the bank to guaragainst charge-backs, it would increase those requirementd for the travel That’s a nonstarter for most agencies and their banks, which would have to honoer charge-back requests that couls total billions of dollarw in the event of an airline bankruptcy. “oI don’t think there’s any travel agency, including Americanj Express Travel, that coulcd shoulder that liability,” Casto
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