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The state's Services says the new rules will target mailings and other solicitations touting lowerfmortgage rates. The marketing pieces often appeaer to originate fromthe homeowner'ds bank but almost always come from out-of-state thirds parties. Violators could pay as much as $5,000o per solicitation, which, for direct-mail marketers, could cost The department will present its final rules to the Secretaryhof State's office May 6. The office is expected to immediatelyg adopt and enactthe rules, said Davixd Tatman, administrator for DCBS's . The state receivec 131 complaints about such solicitationsin 2007. Through Marchy 2008, regulators have fielded 34 such complaints.
Mortgags industry and banking leaders say the solicitations mislead their customers because they include theprimaryu lender's name on the envelope or within the text of the producyt pitch. For example, homeowners who secured their mortgagexs through might receive letters with the subjectrline "Re: Your U.S. Bank loan." The letters then typicall y entice homeowners to transfer their loans to a low rate offerecd by thethird party. "I n going through this proces over thepast we've really felt education and transparency have been critica through the whole of addressing issues related to subprime loans, said Chris the 's president.
"This is one more step in reaching that Examples provided by the state includw letters sentby , of Calif., and Capital Direct Lending, of Costaq Mesa, Calif. "The industrh members adhering to the rules and presentingg a very professional face to their businessw feel like this damnse them inthe public's Tatman said. Along with direct the rules would apply to radio andtelevisioh ads, notices in such media as newspapers and faxes, Internet solicitations, flyers, catalogues and Primarily, any such third-party solicitations that invoke the mortgages issuer's name must include the thirdc party's name as prominently, and in the same size and as the recipient's primary lender.
The offers would furthed require senders to notethat they'r not associated with the borrower'se primary lender. Solicitors also cannot claim thatthe borrower's loan is in jeopardgy or about to reset at higher interest If the ads tout a teaser or negatives amortization rate, they must clearly state the proposeds rate terms within the solicitation's text. The rules would also prevent marketers fromtouting lock-ins to certain interesr rates unless issuers specify the lock-in period'se length and how much it'll cost the borrower to secure the Violators could also lose their mortgage lendingh licenses, along with facing the stiff "We'd consider a 'violation' as happeniny each time an ad went Tatman said.
"We'd have a fairly large hammer if we wanted to go Larger banks, which can seem complicit with the mailings if their names appear on the solicitations, also back the new "We're concerned about this practice because sometimews our customers think we gave out information about theie loan to the other company, when actuallt the information is a matter of publicf record," said Tom Unger, a Portland-bases Wells Fargo spokesman. "If anotherd company uses our name, we feel it should also disclose how it got the information abourtthe borrower's Wells Fargoo loan.
" Consumer interests say the rulea would simply ensure that lenders represeng themselves fairly and "It's really important that the marketing be honest and said Laura Etherton, advocate for the , in Portland. "Iyt would also help us make sure the lending that does happehn meets the standards herein Oregon."
Monday, December 31, 2012
Sunday, December 30, 2012
FHLBank Atlanta posts $1.5M loss - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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The bank a net loss of $1.5 millionn for the first quarter of a decreaseof 101.3 percent, from net incomew of $116.6 million in the firs t quarter of 2008. The loss was due primarilg to a $172 million decrease in net interest incomeand $88.9i million in net impairment offset by a $101.1 million in net gain on derivatives and hedgingf activities and trading securities, and a $42.5r million decrease in total assessments. As of March 31, the bank had $189.43 billion in total assets -- a decrease of $19.1 billion, or 9.17 from Dec. 31, 2008. This decrease was due mostly toa $17.u8 billion, or 10.7 percent, decrease in advances during the firsf quarter.
"The performance for the quarter largel y reflects recent changes in the way the bank accounts forthe other-than-temporarg impairment of its mortgage-backed securitiess as well as de-leveraging that is prevalent in the broaded market," said Richard A. Dorfman, presidentr and CEO, in an earnings statement. "The bank remains a solidc and stable funding source for member and while we continuer to take measures to protect capitalk inthe short-term, the Bank also is focuser on taking steps that, in the we believe will allow us to return to offerinhg a competitive return on members' investment in the
The bank a net loss of $1.5 millionn for the first quarter of a decreaseof 101.3 percent, from net incomew of $116.6 million in the firs t quarter of 2008. The loss was due primarilg to a $172 million decrease in net interest incomeand $88.9i million in net impairment offset by a $101.1 million in net gain on derivatives and hedgingf activities and trading securities, and a $42.5r million decrease in total assessments. As of March 31, the bank had $189.43 billion in total assets -- a decrease of $19.1 billion, or 9.17 from Dec. 31, 2008. This decrease was due mostly toa $17.u8 billion, or 10.7 percent, decrease in advances during the firsf quarter.
"The performance for the quarter largel y reflects recent changes in the way the bank accounts forthe other-than-temporarg impairment of its mortgage-backed securitiess as well as de-leveraging that is prevalent in the broaded market," said Richard A. Dorfman, presidentr and CEO, in an earnings statement. "The bank remains a solidc and stable funding source for member and while we continuer to take measures to protect capitalk inthe short-term, the Bank also is focuser on taking steps that, in the we believe will allow us to return to offerinhg a competitive return on members' investment in the
Friday, December 28, 2012
SAHA to spend $14.5 million on local housing project upgrades - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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million in federal stimulus funds to repaier and upgrade a numbetr of publichousing properties. Out of 349 housing authorities in Texasz that received money from the American Recovery andReinvestment Act, San Antonioo Housing Authority, or SAHA, received the largesyt amount. SAHA is required to use the moneyu for capital improvements and all the funds must be spent withinthree years. “Theswe funds will allow us to make much-neede repairs to our public housing properties and improve the safetyg and quality of life for our SAHA President and CEO Lourde CastroRamirez says.
Among the properties slated for majorr upgrades is the LewisChatham Apartments, a 119-unitr apartment complex for seniors on the city’s Soutg Side. Lewis Chatham also will undergo anextensivse modernization. In addition, stimulus fundw will be used to upgradethe security, elevatorxs and fire safety at nearly 20 elderly Other projects will involve replacing fencing, roofing, cabinets, and ventilation and air conditioning systems. SAHA Boars Chairman Ramiro Cavazos says the agency will encouragd the participation of smalland minority-ownerd businesses.
“We will also give additional weight to contractors that commit to actively recruitinfg employees from the neighborhoods in and arounsd where this work will he says. SAHA will issue requests for proposalsa to perform engineering and architecturaol services relatedto stimulus-approvedc projects. Web site: www.saha.org
million in federal stimulus funds to repaier and upgrade a numbetr of publichousing properties. Out of 349 housing authorities in Texasz that received money from the American Recovery andReinvestment Act, San Antonioo Housing Authority, or SAHA, received the largesyt amount. SAHA is required to use the moneyu for capital improvements and all the funds must be spent withinthree years. “Theswe funds will allow us to make much-neede repairs to our public housing properties and improve the safetyg and quality of life for our SAHA President and CEO Lourde CastroRamirez says.
Among the properties slated for majorr upgrades is the LewisChatham Apartments, a 119-unitr apartment complex for seniors on the city’s Soutg Side. Lewis Chatham also will undergo anextensivse modernization. In addition, stimulus fundw will be used to upgradethe security, elevatorxs and fire safety at nearly 20 elderly Other projects will involve replacing fencing, roofing, cabinets, and ventilation and air conditioning systems. SAHA Boars Chairman Ramiro Cavazos says the agency will encouragd the participation of smalland minority-ownerd businesses.
“We will also give additional weight to contractors that commit to actively recruitinfg employees from the neighborhoods in and arounsd where this work will he says. SAHA will issue requests for proposalsa to perform engineering and architecturaol services relatedto stimulus-approvedc projects. Web site: www.saha.org
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Japanese visitors still spooked by flu - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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According to preliminary counts, a total of 8,870 passengers arrived June 1-4 on flightw to Hawaii from Japan. That’s a 32 percent drop from the same periofdin 2008, about 1,000 fewed visitors per day. The Japanese visitor falloff begin the secon week in May and was directlgy attributed toswine flu, also called H1N1 influenz a A. Even though Japan has as of Wednesday, 385 swind flu cases of its own, ranking it among the top six countries affectedd bythe infection, many Japanese companies have banned employees from overseas travel. The swiner flu outbreak is also affecting travelp from other Asian countries to North America and according to HawaiiTourism Asia.
The South Korean travekl industryreports 15-30 percent cancellation ratew in trips to U.S. destinations since the end of Cancellations to Hawaii are under10 percent. The Chinese traveol industry, meantime, said cancellations in outbound travelpare increasing, with fewefr new-booked packages to the U.S.
According to preliminary counts, a total of 8,870 passengers arrived June 1-4 on flightw to Hawaii from Japan. That’s a 32 percent drop from the same periofdin 2008, about 1,000 fewed visitors per day. The Japanese visitor falloff begin the secon week in May and was directlgy attributed toswine flu, also called H1N1 influenz a A. Even though Japan has as of Wednesday, 385 swind flu cases of its own, ranking it among the top six countries affectedd bythe infection, many Japanese companies have banned employees from overseas travel. The swiner flu outbreak is also affecting travelp from other Asian countries to North America and according to HawaiiTourism Asia.
The South Korean travekl industryreports 15-30 percent cancellation ratew in trips to U.S. destinations since the end of Cancellations to Hawaii are under10 percent. The Chinese traveol industry, meantime, said cancellations in outbound travelpare increasing, with fewefr new-booked packages to the U.S.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Traffic plan coming for new arena - Houston Business Journal:
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David Reed, a senior vice president and landscape architecgt withthe firm, told members of the board of directors this morninfg that work will begin on the studyh July 9 and a formap plan will be completed by Nov. 1. The authorit had its regular monthly meeting today atthe . Reed said theres will be a seriesof as-yet-unscheduled forums, where the publicf will be able to weigj in on the traffic plan. All groupds that will be affected bythe arena, including fire and garbage collection, will have input. The Kentuck Transportation Cabinet, and the Parking Authority of Rivet City alsowill participate.
Among the topicd to be considered, Reed will be any and all permanengroadway alterations, potential directional changees and possible street closures. “Everybody’s going to have a voics in this,” said Arena Authorithy chairmanJim Host. “There will be a full that willbe “complete” and “well-documented.” Host said the traffifc question is the one most oftejn posed to him by both the publi and members of . Constructioh is well under way onthe $238 22,000-seat multipurpose arena, which is beingv built in the downtown blocjk bounded by Second, Main and Third streetsa and River Road.
Its primary tenants will be U of L’ws men’s and women’s basketball teams when it opens latenext year. Also at the arena authority meeting, Bill construction executive with Minneapolis-based , said that despite a rainy May, 3,500 cubic yards of concrete were poured at the site duringthe month. Mortensonm is the construction manager for the Louisvillearena project. To 20,500 cubic yards of concrete have been poured for thearen concourse, Hedge said, adding that that’s enouggh concrete to build a sidewalk from Louisvillw to Cincinnati. Workers also topped out the arenwa parking garage during thepast month, Hedger said. An average of 298 workersa are on siteeach day.
Arena authorit members also heard details of a partnership between the andLos Angeles-basedd booking agency AEG to bring sporting events, concerts, family showsw and other programming to the new arena and Freedom Hall. “We’lk go after everything,” said Sims Hinds, an AEG seniorr vice president forbusiness development. AEG books tours for such artistsx asBon Jovi, Prince and Kenny Chesney. It also represents a variety of sports propertiesand family-orientef entertainment acts, such as ice shows.
David Reed, a senior vice president and landscape architecgt withthe firm, told members of the board of directors this morninfg that work will begin on the studyh July 9 and a formap plan will be completed by Nov. 1. The authorit had its regular monthly meeting today atthe . Reed said theres will be a seriesof as-yet-unscheduled forums, where the publicf will be able to weigj in on the traffic plan. All groupds that will be affected bythe arena, including fire and garbage collection, will have input. The Kentuck Transportation Cabinet, and the Parking Authority of Rivet City alsowill participate.
Among the topicd to be considered, Reed will be any and all permanengroadway alterations, potential directional changees and possible street closures. “Everybody’s going to have a voics in this,” said Arena Authorithy chairmanJim Host. “There will be a full that willbe “complete” and “well-documented.” Host said the traffifc question is the one most oftejn posed to him by both the publi and members of . Constructioh is well under way onthe $238 22,000-seat multipurpose arena, which is beingv built in the downtown blocjk bounded by Second, Main and Third streetsa and River Road.
Its primary tenants will be U of L’ws men’s and women’s basketball teams when it opens latenext year. Also at the arena authority meeting, Bill construction executive with Minneapolis-based , said that despite a rainy May, 3,500 cubic yards of concrete were poured at the site duringthe month. Mortensonm is the construction manager for the Louisvillearena project. To 20,500 cubic yards of concrete have been poured for thearen concourse, Hedge said, adding that that’s enouggh concrete to build a sidewalk from Louisvillw to Cincinnati. Workers also topped out the arenwa parking garage during thepast month, Hedger said. An average of 298 workersa are on siteeach day.
Arena authorit members also heard details of a partnership between the andLos Angeles-basedd booking agency AEG to bring sporting events, concerts, family showsw and other programming to the new arena and Freedom Hall. “We’lk go after everything,” said Sims Hinds, an AEG seniorr vice president forbusiness development. AEG books tours for such artistsx asBon Jovi, Prince and Kenny Chesney. It also represents a variety of sports propertiesand family-orientef entertainment acts, such as ice shows.
Monday, December 24, 2012
RealSTATS: Home sales in Pittsburgh region drop 20 percent - Pittsburgh Business Times:
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In April, 1,696 homesz changed hands in the five-county Pittsburgh compared with 2,120 during the same perio a year ago, according to a report from RealSTATs, a real estate informatiom company basedon Pittsburgh's South Side. In 1,453 homes sold in the five-county Pittsburgh region, compares with 1,974 during the same time periodx ayear ago, according to RealSTATs. The dollar amountg spent on homes also fell in to $228.6 million, from $300.2 milliom in April 2008. Allegheny Countyh saw the sharpest decline, where the moneyg spent on houses wasdown 29.2 The region's median price for the month of Aprilp was up 3.
4 percent, however, fom $110,00o0 last year, to Butler County's median price was up the 8.8 percent, to $174,000. Alleghenyh County's median price for April was upfrom $108,150 last year. “Fear and tighter lendiny standards are trumping low interest rates andthe $8,00p0 first-time homebuyer credit,” Daniel Murrer, vice presidenr of RealSTATs said in a “Potential sellers may be hesitant to put their home s on the market for fear that they won’t get the dollart figure that they want or they may not be able to sell at all.
Potentiall buyers either can’t qualify under the tighterr lending standardsor don’t want to take on new debt in the currentt economy.”
In April, 1,696 homesz changed hands in the five-county Pittsburgh compared with 2,120 during the same perio a year ago, according to a report from RealSTATs, a real estate informatiom company basedon Pittsburgh's South Side. In 1,453 homes sold in the five-county Pittsburgh region, compares with 1,974 during the same time periodx ayear ago, according to RealSTATs. The dollar amountg spent on homes also fell in to $228.6 million, from $300.2 milliom in April 2008. Allegheny Countyh saw the sharpest decline, where the moneyg spent on houses wasdown 29.2 The region's median price for the month of Aprilp was up 3.
4 percent, however, fom $110,00o0 last year, to Butler County's median price was up the 8.8 percent, to $174,000. Alleghenyh County's median price for April was upfrom $108,150 last year. “Fear and tighter lendiny standards are trumping low interest rates andthe $8,00p0 first-time homebuyer credit,” Daniel Murrer, vice presidenr of RealSTATs said in a “Potential sellers may be hesitant to put their home s on the market for fear that they won’t get the dollart figure that they want or they may not be able to sell at all.
Potentiall buyers either can’t qualify under the tighterr lending standardsor don’t want to take on new debt in the currentt economy.”
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Ruling on Coyotes move could come Wednesday - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Redfield Baum struggled to stay on taskat Tuesday’w hearing as attorneys representing Balsillie, Coyotes ownee Jerry Moyes, the city of Glendale, the and other professionapl sports leagues delivered hours of oral arguments over bankruptcy anti-trust law, relocation and other legal Baum and the myriad of attorneys delved into obscure bankruptcty provisions and past relocations by teams includinf the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Quebec Nordiques and Baltimore Baum focused on whether Balsillie will have to pay the NHL a relocatiom fee on top of his $213 millionh offer to buy the financially strapped Coyoteas from Phoenix trucking company owner Jerrh Moyes.
The relocation fee coul d total as muchas $100 million, court documents Baum appears ready to rule that the NHL has the rightsx to the Hamilton market and if the Coyotes are moved there, Balsillier will have to compensate the league for loss of an expansio n opportunity. The city of Glendale pressed Baum to considerf legal claims and costs that would accompany a move to That could offset an offer as lowas $140 millionm by parties wanting to keep the team in city representatives said. Glendale officials said they would make a claij for as muchas $500 million if the team breakds its lease at the city-owned Jobing.com Arena. Arenas concessionaire Aramark Corp.
also could make a Moyes and Balsillie’s attorneys argued that a lease claimk is subject to various monetary caps and that the court can dischargr lease terms and penalties in order to maximizrthe team’s value for creditors. Moyes said a decision couldf come Wednesday and has urged the court to hold an auctionm sale for the hockey team onJune 22. The NHL and Glendalr say the sale should be put off until August and the league said it will finance the Coyotesx into next season ifneed be.
Glendale attorneys also presserd Baum to find out how much money Moyes may have taken out of the They point to the fact the Coyotexs spend money leasing private office space at Westgate City Centedr instead of usingarena offices. Moyes spokesman Steve Roman saidthe city’e speculation that Moyes is profiting from that arrangementg is false. Moyes and Westgate developefr Steve Ellman splitjoint assets, including the in 2006 with Moyezs taking over as team owner. The Coyotes have lost more than $300 milliobn since moving to Phoenid from Winnipegin 1996.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Redfield Baum struggled to stay on taskat Tuesday’w hearing as attorneys representing Balsillie, Coyotes ownee Jerry Moyes, the city of Glendale, the and other professionapl sports leagues delivered hours of oral arguments over bankruptcy anti-trust law, relocation and other legal Baum and the myriad of attorneys delved into obscure bankruptcty provisions and past relocations by teams includinf the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Quebec Nordiques and Baltimore Baum focused on whether Balsillie will have to pay the NHL a relocatiom fee on top of his $213 millionh offer to buy the financially strapped Coyoteas from Phoenix trucking company owner Jerrh Moyes.
The relocation fee coul d total as muchas $100 million, court documents Baum appears ready to rule that the NHL has the rightsx to the Hamilton market and if the Coyotes are moved there, Balsillier will have to compensate the league for loss of an expansio n opportunity. The city of Glendale pressed Baum to considerf legal claims and costs that would accompany a move to That could offset an offer as lowas $140 millionm by parties wanting to keep the team in city representatives said. Glendale officials said they would make a claij for as muchas $500 million if the team breakds its lease at the city-owned Jobing.com Arena. Arenas concessionaire Aramark Corp.
also could make a Moyes and Balsillie’s attorneys argued that a lease claimk is subject to various monetary caps and that the court can dischargr lease terms and penalties in order to maximizrthe team’s value for creditors. Moyes said a decision couldf come Wednesday and has urged the court to hold an auctionm sale for the hockey team onJune 22. The NHL and Glendalr say the sale should be put off until August and the league said it will finance the Coyotesx into next season ifneed be.
Glendale attorneys also presserd Baum to find out how much money Moyes may have taken out of the They point to the fact the Coyotexs spend money leasing private office space at Westgate City Centedr instead of usingarena offices. Moyes spokesman Steve Roman saidthe city’e speculation that Moyes is profiting from that arrangementg is false. Moyes and Westgate developefr Steve Ellman splitjoint assets, including the in 2006 with Moyezs taking over as team owner. The Coyotes have lost more than $300 milliobn since moving to Phoenid from Winnipegin 1996.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Victorian zoological map redrawn - Science News
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Victorian zoological map redrawn Science News These, of course, are animal species. Plants tend to be better than animals at dispersing across oceans, according to genetic analyses, says James Richardson of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. รข€œFor this reason floristic divisions may not be as ... |
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Three more states approve Embarq sale to CenturyTel - Kansas City Business Journal:
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said in a release late Shareholders of the companies approvedthe $11.6 billionh merger . Overland Park-based Embarq (NYSE: EQ) shareholders will receive 1.37 CenturyTelp shares for eachEmbarq share. After the Embarq shareholders will own about 66 percent of thecombined company. CenturyTel CEO Glen Post will lead thecombined company. The transactionn is on track to closre in thesecond quarter, the companies said in Tuesday’d release. Combined, CenturyTel and Embarq will haveapproximately 7.5 milliobn access lines, more than two million broadband customers and more than 400,000 video subscribers, based on data as of Marcg 31, 2009. Embarq ranks No.
3 on the Kansas City Businesas Journal’s list of area public companies.
said in a release late Shareholders of the companies approvedthe $11.6 billionh merger . Overland Park-based Embarq (NYSE: EQ) shareholders will receive 1.37 CenturyTelp shares for eachEmbarq share. After the Embarq shareholders will own about 66 percent of thecombined company. CenturyTel CEO Glen Post will lead thecombined company. The transactionn is on track to closre in thesecond quarter, the companies said in Tuesday’d release. Combined, CenturyTel and Embarq will haveapproximately 7.5 milliobn access lines, more than two million broadband customers and more than 400,000 video subscribers, based on data as of Marcg 31, 2009. Embarq ranks No.
3 on the Kansas City Businesas Journal’s list of area public companies.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Economy Watch: FNF Construction gets highway stimulus contract - Kansas City Business Journal:
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“It is a rehabilitation project to create asafed roadway,” said Deena Billings, businessx development officer for Tempe-based FNF which is celebrating 25 years in business. Some areas of U.S. 491 have deteriorater creating a significant safet y issue for those whouse it, she said. The projecy is a good fit for the company, whichu also has an officw in Albuquerque, according to “Paving projects are kind of our niche.” In additio to making the roadway safer for the $8.9 million project gives FNF Construction’s staff more opportunity for work. “We will be able to keep existingf employees busy and perhapsd hirenew ones,” she said.
The bidding process for a stimulus contract is very similar to that on any job both for the contractodr and the state department oftransportation involved. The New Mexico Departmenft of Transportation advertised the project in typicaol fashion with the lowest bidder winninvthe contract, said Megan Arrendondo, spokeswoman for the New Mexic Department of Transportation. The federal government does look at the projectxsin depth, however, Arrendondo Construction on the 14-mile stretch, which runs on the southern portion of the highway, brokre ground May 20.
FNF Construction is hopeful that its portio of the upgrade is complete by the endof “We are excited to keep on going and be part of the Billings said of future jobs.
“It is a rehabilitation project to create asafed roadway,” said Deena Billings, businessx development officer for Tempe-based FNF which is celebrating 25 years in business. Some areas of U.S. 491 have deteriorater creating a significant safet y issue for those whouse it, she said. The projecy is a good fit for the company, whichu also has an officw in Albuquerque, according to “Paving projects are kind of our niche.” In additio to making the roadway safer for the $8.9 million project gives FNF Construction’s staff more opportunity for work. “We will be able to keep existingf employees busy and perhapsd hirenew ones,” she said.
The bidding process for a stimulus contract is very similar to that on any job both for the contractodr and the state department oftransportation involved. The New Mexico Departmenft of Transportation advertised the project in typicaol fashion with the lowest bidder winninvthe contract, said Megan Arrendondo, spokeswoman for the New Mexic Department of Transportation. The federal government does look at the projectxsin depth, however, Arrendondo Construction on the 14-mile stretch, which runs on the southern portion of the highway, brokre ground May 20.
FNF Construction is hopeful that its portio of the upgrade is complete by the endof “We are excited to keep on going and be part of the Billings said of future jobs.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Cerner finds a treasure in data mining - St. Louis Business Journal:
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The North Kansas City-based health care information technology known mostly forthe health-record softwars sold to hospitals and clinics, is leveraging the billionsx of anonymous patient records it has at its disposal as marketabled information to pharmaceutical companies and researchers. Cerner said the data operatiomn is a big reasonm revenue for its LifeSciences Group has increasefd by roughly 20 percent duringy each of the past five Mark Hoffman, the company’s life sciencesa solutions vice president, predicted that annual growth will be greater still in the future.
“Thise is just the beginning for us in thelife sciences,” he Included in Cerner’s data warehouse are 1.2 billion lab results. It also has smaller numbers of medication orders and other The company collects the informationthrouggh data-sharing agreements with roughly 125 of its softwarde clients. By some it can take as long as 17 yearsand $1.2 billiomn to develop a single drug. Cerner’s data-mining capabilities can quicken that process and save money for drug companies by helpinb the companies establish a study protocok that maximizes the number of eligible candidates fora “We believe that can actually eventually reducer the cost of drug Hoffman said.
Cerner would not name its pharmaceuticak customers. Pharmaceutical companies and clinical researchera pay for Cerner data forothere reasons, said Scott director of the ’s Office of Therapeutics Discovery and Development. He said Cerner’d data-mining capability can point scientists to potential new uses for existing For instance, Weir said, Cerner’s databasd might suggest that a drug used to treat cardiovascular disease could be helpful in treatint cancer patients. Researchers then could run a clinical trialk to testthe idea. The data is usefup to drug companies for much thesame reason, Weir including helping them identify and correct side effects from drugs.
The KU Cancer Centere has used Cerner’s data-mining capabilities for several “They uncover information we woulenever discover,” Weir said. “It’s He said Cerner stands to benefit as well, from collaborations with researchers that can lead to intellectual propert y that produces licensing fees and Cerner also can work with researchers such as Dr. Stephehn Spielberg, director of the Centert for Personalized Medicine and Therapeutic Innovationat . Spielbert seeks a $3.9 million grant from the for a studuy of how the center can better capturre data in pediatric cancer studies usingCerner software.
The North Kansas City-based health care information technology known mostly forthe health-record softwars sold to hospitals and clinics, is leveraging the billionsx of anonymous patient records it has at its disposal as marketabled information to pharmaceutical companies and researchers. Cerner said the data operatiomn is a big reasonm revenue for its LifeSciences Group has increasefd by roughly 20 percent duringy each of the past five Mark Hoffman, the company’s life sciencesa solutions vice president, predicted that annual growth will be greater still in the future.
“Thise is just the beginning for us in thelife sciences,” he Included in Cerner’s data warehouse are 1.2 billion lab results. It also has smaller numbers of medication orders and other The company collects the informationthrouggh data-sharing agreements with roughly 125 of its softwarde clients. By some it can take as long as 17 yearsand $1.2 billiomn to develop a single drug. Cerner’s data-mining capabilities can quicken that process and save money for drug companies by helpinb the companies establish a study protocok that maximizes the number of eligible candidates fora “We believe that can actually eventually reducer the cost of drug Hoffman said.
Cerner would not name its pharmaceuticak customers. Pharmaceutical companies and clinical researchera pay for Cerner data forothere reasons, said Scott director of the ’s Office of Therapeutics Discovery and Development. He said Cerner’d data-mining capability can point scientists to potential new uses for existing For instance, Weir said, Cerner’s databasd might suggest that a drug used to treat cardiovascular disease could be helpful in treatint cancer patients. Researchers then could run a clinical trialk to testthe idea. The data is usefup to drug companies for much thesame reason, Weir including helping them identify and correct side effects from drugs.
The KU Cancer Centere has used Cerner’s data-mining capabilities for several “They uncover information we woulenever discover,” Weir said. “It’s He said Cerner stands to benefit as well, from collaborations with researchers that can lead to intellectual propert y that produces licensing fees and Cerner also can work with researchers such as Dr. Stephehn Spielberg, director of the Centert for Personalized Medicine and Therapeutic Innovationat . Spielbert seeks a $3.9 million grant from the for a studuy of how the center can better capturre data in pediatric cancer studies usingCerner software.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Spectrum Brands to exit Ch. 11 in August - San Francisco Business Times:
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The Atlanta-based consumer products compan said it will exit bankruptcy protection as soon as all closing conditions tothe plan, including the closing of the company’s exit have been met. That will likely be in the company said. “Whenb we emerge, we will have reducede our subordinated debtby $840 millionm and eliminated approximately $60 millionj of annual cash interest expenses for at least each of the next two said Kent Hussey, CEO of Spectrum Brands, in a prepares statement. “We will emerge with a stronger balancde sheet that will better positiob us to maintain and strengthen our currenty platform and to pursue opportunities to growour company.
” Spectrum Brands and its U.S. subsidiariea filed for Chapter 11 inthe U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Westerm Districtof Texas, San Antonipo Division on Feb. 3. It had $4.4 billion in debt. Spectrum makes Rayovac batteries, Tetrwa pet supplies, Remington shaving and groomintg and personalcare products, householf insecticides and lawn and garden care products.
The Atlanta-based consumer products compan said it will exit bankruptcy protection as soon as all closing conditions tothe plan, including the closing of the company’s exit have been met. That will likely be in the company said. “Whenb we emerge, we will have reducede our subordinated debtby $840 millionm and eliminated approximately $60 millionj of annual cash interest expenses for at least each of the next two said Kent Hussey, CEO of Spectrum Brands, in a prepares statement. “We will emerge with a stronger balancde sheet that will better positiob us to maintain and strengthen our currenty platform and to pursue opportunities to growour company.
” Spectrum Brands and its U.S. subsidiariea filed for Chapter 11 inthe U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Westerm Districtof Texas, San Antonipo Division on Feb. 3. It had $4.4 billion in debt. Spectrum makes Rayovac batteries, Tetrwa pet supplies, Remington shaving and groomintg and personalcare products, householf insecticides and lawn and garden care products.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Melbourne welcomes global stars Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev - The Australian
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Melbourne welcomes global stars Natalia Osipova and Ivan Vasiliev The Australian "I am so excited that Natalia and Ivan will be joining us for our Melbourne season of Don Quixote, their first time dancing live in Australia," the AB's artistic director David McAllister tells The Australian. "They are two of the most exciting dancers ... |
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Two cents: What environmental features are popular in buildings today? - Houston Business Journal:
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Through the practice of established sustainabledesig principles, restrained use of materialxs and attention to detail, designer s can effectively deliver dynamic and functional outdooe spaces on otherwise unused real estate. One of the biggesyt challenges of designing sustainable green roofsx is the use of This is especially truefor warmer, southern climates wherre hot, windy weather tends to dry shallo w soil profiles. The quic answer in this instance is to either use extremely droughgt tolerant native or adaptive species orto irrigate.
a sustainable landscape design aims to limit the amoungt of potable water used for irrigationand so, when rainwater and or air-conditioning condensatew should be used.
Through the practice of established sustainabledesig principles, restrained use of materialxs and attention to detail, designer s can effectively deliver dynamic and functional outdooe spaces on otherwise unused real estate. One of the biggesyt challenges of designing sustainable green roofsx is the use of This is especially truefor warmer, southern climates wherre hot, windy weather tends to dry shallo w soil profiles. The quic answer in this instance is to either use extremely droughgt tolerant native or adaptive species orto irrigate.
a sustainable landscape design aims to limit the amoungt of potable water used for irrigationand so, when rainwater and or air-conditioning condensatew should be used.
Monday, December 10, 2012
GM to show alt-fuel cars in Tonawanda - Business First of Buffalo:
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They are among 100 Chevrolet Equinoxcrossover fuel-cellp vehicles being tested under real-world conditions in Los Angeles, New York City, D.C., and several overseaxs locations. The testing is aimed at makin the vehicles available to consumers in the next few saidDaniel O’Connell, director of fuel cell commercializatiob at GM’s fuel cell research laboratory near “We’ll probably have a production modekl ready for showrooms in 2014 or he said. “We don’t know what bran it will be, but Chevrolet would give us highvolumes applications, a reasonable price and fits our global O’Connell said.
The program, dubbed Project Driveway, begam in 2008 to get real-world driving impressions and experiencesxfrom short-term loans of the fuel-cell vehiclesa prior to rolling them out for leasre or sale. Since the starty 18 months ago, they have logged more than 700,00o0 miles, 10,000 fills at hydrogen fillingv stations, and proven through two frigic winters and blistering summerws that the technologyis viable, O’Connell said. What remain s before fuel-cell vehicles hit the road en massed is for a network of hydrogen fillinfg stations to be established across New York stated and throughoutthe nation, he said.
At present, ther are nine hydrogen stations in New York but none in theBuffalio area, where O’Connell’s research lab in Honeoye Fallz partners with in Tonawanda for hydrogen. Praxaif (NYSE: PX) is an industrial gas supplied in North and South America and hassome 1,100 locapl employees. Of the nine stations in New York, wherr GM also partners with the (NYSERDA), localp municipalities and colleges to setthem up, three are in one in Albany, two in the Hudson Valley, one in the one at JFK Airport and one on Long Island. “Fot future locations, we are looking at Buffalo, Utica, Binghamton, Watertown and other O’Connell said.
GM has applied for federal stimulus money to help developp andtest fuel-cell technology, O’Connell was awarded $2.4 million as part of nearl $42 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act fundintg for 13 fuel-cell projects nationwide, it was reported on
They are among 100 Chevrolet Equinoxcrossover fuel-cellp vehicles being tested under real-world conditions in Los Angeles, New York City, D.C., and several overseaxs locations. The testing is aimed at makin the vehicles available to consumers in the next few saidDaniel O’Connell, director of fuel cell commercializatiob at GM’s fuel cell research laboratory near “We’ll probably have a production modekl ready for showrooms in 2014 or he said. “We don’t know what bran it will be, but Chevrolet would give us highvolumes applications, a reasonable price and fits our global O’Connell said.
The program, dubbed Project Driveway, begam in 2008 to get real-world driving impressions and experiencesxfrom short-term loans of the fuel-cell vehiclesa prior to rolling them out for leasre or sale. Since the starty 18 months ago, they have logged more than 700,00o0 miles, 10,000 fills at hydrogen fillingv stations, and proven through two frigic winters and blistering summerws that the technologyis viable, O’Connell said. What remain s before fuel-cell vehicles hit the road en massed is for a network of hydrogen fillinfg stations to be established across New York stated and throughoutthe nation, he said.
At present, ther are nine hydrogen stations in New York but none in theBuffalio area, where O’Connell’s research lab in Honeoye Fallz partners with in Tonawanda for hydrogen. Praxaif (NYSE: PX) is an industrial gas supplied in North and South America and hassome 1,100 locapl employees. Of the nine stations in New York, wherr GM also partners with the (NYSERDA), localp municipalities and colleges to setthem up, three are in one in Albany, two in the Hudson Valley, one in the one at JFK Airport and one on Long Island. “Fot future locations, we are looking at Buffalo, Utica, Binghamton, Watertown and other O’Connell said.
GM has applied for federal stimulus money to help developp andtest fuel-cell technology, O’Connell was awarded $2.4 million as part of nearl $42 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act fundintg for 13 fuel-cell projects nationwide, it was reported on
Friday, December 7, 2012
Equifax: Small biz bankruptcies double in March - Baltimore Business Journal:
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Sacramento, Calif. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Ill. Calif. Oakland-Fremont, Calif. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Commercial bankruptcies nearly doubled in Marcgh 2009 fromMarch 2008, Equifa x noted. "The March numbers provide a snapshot of what's been happening to the smallp business sector during this period of economic turmoil," said Reza Barazesh, head of Equifax's North American Commercial Analytical Services Group, in a news release.
"Nor surprisingly, the highest number of small-business bankruptcies are in thosed parts of the country wherw home prices havedecreased dramatically, unemploymen t has increased significantly, and credit has become For the analysis, Equifax analyzed both Chaptere 7 and Chapter 13 filings. Chapter 7 is a liquidationh proceeding in which a debtor receives a discharge of all while Chapter 13 is a reorganization bankruptcg enabling filers to pay off debt over a set perioxdof years.
Equifax reviewed and analyzer small business datafor March, the most recent month for which complete data is
Sacramento, Calif. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Ill. Calif. Oakland-Fremont, Calif. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Commercial bankruptcies nearly doubled in Marcgh 2009 fromMarch 2008, Equifa x noted. "The March numbers provide a snapshot of what's been happening to the smallp business sector during this period of economic turmoil," said Reza Barazesh, head of Equifax's North American Commercial Analytical Services Group, in a news release.
"Nor surprisingly, the highest number of small-business bankruptcies are in thosed parts of the country wherw home prices havedecreased dramatically, unemploymen t has increased significantly, and credit has become For the analysis, Equifax analyzed both Chaptere 7 and Chapter 13 filings. Chapter 7 is a liquidationh proceeding in which a debtor receives a discharge of all while Chapter 13 is a reorganization bankruptcg enabling filers to pay off debt over a set perioxdof years.
Equifax reviewed and analyzer small business datafor March, the most recent month for which complete data is
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Week 13 Film Review, Horror Edition - New York Times (blog)
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Week 13 Film Review, Horror Edition New York Times (blog) Week 13 Film Review, Horror Edition. By ANDY BENOIT. Andy Benoit takes a closer look at some Week 13 matchups, with the benefit of film analysis. Jets O vs. Cardinals D. Mark Sanchez deserved to be benched after his second interception in the opening ... |
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Southeast Baptist joins network of hospitals collecting umbilical cord blood - San Antonio Business Journal:
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The Texas Cord Blood Bank, a divisionh of the South TexasBlood & Tissue began to accept umbilical cord blood from Southeastg Baptist Hospital. This is the second hospita in the to begin collecting blood afteer North Central Baptist began collections inMarch 2007. Methodist Hospita l is the other San Antonio area hospital thatcollectss blood. (McKenna Hospital in New Braunfels alsocollectsw blood.) In all, seven hospitals throughoutg the state are participating in the umbilical cord program.
"We are excited to be able to offet families delivering here at Southeast an opportunity to give such awonderfuol gift," says Margaret Kelley, an obstetricianj and gynecologist at Southeast Baptist. "The process of collecting umbilica cord blood is relatively easy for the physicianh and poses no risk to the mother or After healthy babiesare born, the umbilical cord is usuallhy discarded. However, cord blood is rich is blood-makin g cells that can be used to treat a number of potentialltyfatal diseases, such as, leukemia and disorders of the blood-making system like sickle-celkl anemia; severe immune-system disorders and genetif defects that affect the blood-making system.
"A a public cord blood bank, our goal is to collecr 6,000 cord blood units to ensure a quality supply for familiesin need," says Normah D. Kalmin, president, CEO and medical director of the South Texasa BloodTissue Center.
The Texas Cord Blood Bank, a divisionh of the South TexasBlood & Tissue began to accept umbilical cord blood from Southeastg Baptist Hospital. This is the second hospita in the to begin collecting blood afteer North Central Baptist began collections inMarch 2007. Methodist Hospita l is the other San Antonio area hospital thatcollectss blood. (McKenna Hospital in New Braunfels alsocollectsw blood.) In all, seven hospitals throughoutg the state are participating in the umbilical cord program.
"We are excited to be able to offet families delivering here at Southeast an opportunity to give such awonderfuol gift," says Margaret Kelley, an obstetricianj and gynecologist at Southeast Baptist. "The process of collecting umbilica cord blood is relatively easy for the physicianh and poses no risk to the mother or After healthy babiesare born, the umbilical cord is usuallhy discarded. However, cord blood is rich is blood-makin g cells that can be used to treat a number of potentialltyfatal diseases, such as, leukemia and disorders of the blood-making system like sickle-celkl anemia; severe immune-system disorders and genetif defects that affect the blood-making system.
"A a public cord blood bank, our goal is to collecr 6,000 cord blood units to ensure a quality supply for familiesin need," says Normah D. Kalmin, president, CEO and medical director of the South Texasa BloodTissue Center.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
East Village Apartments lose out on tax credits - Kansas City Business Journal:
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The 70-unit East Village Apartmentxs have been expected to kick off residential developmentg withinthe $350 million East Village mixed-use redevelopment project in “We’re deeply disappointed,” said Bill president of , a community development corporatiob focused on the city’s East “But the process is very, very competitive.” This the received applications for low-incom housing credits from developers of 25 projects in the Kansa City region. The Kansas City regionalp developers who weregranted 10-year tax credits Friday, their projectzs and their annual tax-credit totals: • LLC, 55-unir Eastwood Apartments, Kearney, $1.
2 • DLS Historic Developer IV LLC, 23-uni Carriage Lofts, 1732 Oak St., Kansas City, • LLC, 69-unit , 3425 Prospecf Ave., Kansas City, $1 million. • LLC, 54-unit , 750 N.E. Tudor Road, Lee’s Summit, $1.4 • LLC, 45-unit Beacon Park 2601 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, $1.3r million. The East Village Apartments didn’t make the top even though Swope’s former East Village development Minneapolis-based , was granted $1.7 million in credits for the East Village Apartments project then calledthe — in Decembe r 2007.
Sherman’s 10-year credits, which developers sell for aboug 70 cents onthe dollar, woulrd have covered about $12 million of the cost of the East Villages Apartments, to be built on 10th Street betweejn Cherry and Locust streets. But they weren’ transferable to Swope, which took over sole master development responsibilities in East Villagw after it and Sherman agreed to dissolve theird partnership earlierthis year. Located on the east side of thedowntownn loop, East Village is the home of a new $60 millio headquarters for , which is scheduledc for completion next year.
It also is in the runninb for a new federal office buildiny that the has proposed forhousing 1,000 of its employees now workinh at the in south Kansase City. East Village also is to includea 200-room smaller office and retail projects, and residential projects including 400 to 500 Jones said. The tax-increment financing plan that the city approved for East Villags requires Swope to begin construction on one of thosw projects by March he said. If the Missouri Housing Developmenrt Commission had approved its tax credit requestthis “we’d have been a year ahead of Jones said.
“At worst, we will be on schedule,” said whose corporation plans to eithe makeanother tax-credit request for the apartment projectf next year or proceed with it as a market-rate project.
The 70-unit East Village Apartmentxs have been expected to kick off residential developmentg withinthe $350 million East Village mixed-use redevelopment project in “We’re deeply disappointed,” said Bill president of , a community development corporatiob focused on the city’s East “But the process is very, very competitive.” This the received applications for low-incom housing credits from developers of 25 projects in the Kansa City region. The Kansas City regionalp developers who weregranted 10-year tax credits Friday, their projectzs and their annual tax-credit totals: • LLC, 55-unir Eastwood Apartments, Kearney, $1.
2 • DLS Historic Developer IV LLC, 23-uni Carriage Lofts, 1732 Oak St., Kansas City, • LLC, 69-unit , 3425 Prospecf Ave., Kansas City, $1 million. • LLC, 54-unit , 750 N.E. Tudor Road, Lee’s Summit, $1.4 • LLC, 45-unit Beacon Park 2601 Paseo Blvd., Kansas City, $1.3r million. The East Village Apartments didn’t make the top even though Swope’s former East Village development Minneapolis-based , was granted $1.7 million in credits for the East Village Apartments project then calledthe — in Decembe r 2007.
Sherman’s 10-year credits, which developers sell for aboug 70 cents onthe dollar, woulrd have covered about $12 million of the cost of the East Villages Apartments, to be built on 10th Street betweejn Cherry and Locust streets. But they weren’ transferable to Swope, which took over sole master development responsibilities in East Villagw after it and Sherman agreed to dissolve theird partnership earlierthis year. Located on the east side of thedowntownn loop, East Village is the home of a new $60 millio headquarters for , which is scheduledc for completion next year.
It also is in the runninb for a new federal office buildiny that the has proposed forhousing 1,000 of its employees now workinh at the in south Kansase City. East Village also is to includea 200-room smaller office and retail projects, and residential projects including 400 to 500 Jones said. The tax-increment financing plan that the city approved for East Villags requires Swope to begin construction on one of thosw projects by March he said. If the Missouri Housing Developmenrt Commission had approved its tax credit requestthis “we’d have been a year ahead of Jones said.
“At worst, we will be on schedule,” said whose corporation plans to eithe makeanother tax-credit request for the apartment projectf next year or proceed with it as a market-rate project.
Friday, November 30, 2012
MIAD board elects new chairman, vice chair - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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a partner at the Milwaukee law firmof LLP, has been electe d chairman of the board of trustees of the for Madeleine Kelly Lubar, a former practicingt attorney and a community volunteer, has been electedx vice chair of the board, the independent four-year college of art and desigjn said Wednesday. Williams has been a trusted of MIAD since 2004 and Lubarsince 2006. MIAD'sz board also re-elected 17 trustees and added new student, facultyu and alumni representation tothe board.
“MIAD's new officerse and trustees will provide the visio n and leadership for an excitinv time inthe college's history, as MIAD continuew its enrollment growth, facilitied and new dormitory planning, and sound fiscal management,” MIAD presiden t Neil Hoffman said in a press MIAD is Wisconsin's only independent collegd of art and design. It has an enrollmentr of about660 students.
The college is considerinhg sites for a new residence hall that woul d house 250 freshmen nearthe college’s 3rd Ward
a partner at the Milwaukee law firmof LLP, has been electe d chairman of the board of trustees of the for Madeleine Kelly Lubar, a former practicingt attorney and a community volunteer, has been electedx vice chair of the board, the independent four-year college of art and desigjn said Wednesday. Williams has been a trusted of MIAD since 2004 and Lubarsince 2006. MIAD'sz board also re-elected 17 trustees and added new student, facultyu and alumni representation tothe board.
“MIAD's new officerse and trustees will provide the visio n and leadership for an excitinv time inthe college's history, as MIAD continuew its enrollment growth, facilitied and new dormitory planning, and sound fiscal management,” MIAD presiden t Neil Hoffman said in a press MIAD is Wisconsin's only independent collegd of art and design. It has an enrollmentr of about660 students.
The college is considerinhg sites for a new residence hall that woul d house 250 freshmen nearthe college’s 3rd Ward
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Modernista braces as Hummer deal advances - Phoenix Business Journal:
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Boston-based Modernista’s largest client is General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) in The agency works on creative advertising for both Cadillavand Hummer. The combined business was at one point wortbhabout $850 million annually in billings, according to Billings for Cadillac and Hummer, combined, now are likelgy less, as GM has said it will cut back its tota ad spend and announced months ago that it plannec on unloading its Hummer brand. Modernista’s spokesperson had no comment on the Other local ad agencies that will likelyh feel the affectsof GM’s bankruptcy filing include Digitas and Mullen, both in Digitas handles a variety of GM work includingh Pontiac and Saturn.
GM is looking to sell both Mullen handles workfor GM’s used car and credirt card business. GM’s planned cuts in advertising spendin is expected to impact all of its marketinhg andad firms. In GM spent about $2.1 billionb on advertising, according to press reports.
Boston-based Modernista’s largest client is General Motors Corp. (NYSE: GM) in The agency works on creative advertising for both Cadillavand Hummer. The combined business was at one point wortbhabout $850 million annually in billings, according to Billings for Cadillac and Hummer, combined, now are likelgy less, as GM has said it will cut back its tota ad spend and announced months ago that it plannec on unloading its Hummer brand. Modernista’s spokesperson had no comment on the Other local ad agencies that will likelyh feel the affectsof GM’s bankruptcy filing include Digitas and Mullen, both in Digitas handles a variety of GM work includingh Pontiac and Saturn.
GM is looking to sell both Mullen handles workfor GM’s used car and credirt card business. GM’s planned cuts in advertising spendin is expected to impact all of its marketinhg andad firms. In GM spent about $2.1 billionb on advertising, according to press reports.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
City National
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“Our long-term goal is to cover the state,” said Stev Green, City National’s regional manager for Centra Florida. “There really isn’t a Florida-dominant bank todauy that does that.” City National likely will add locationsz through both acquisitions andnew construction, Greenh said. If City Nationall succeeds, it will occupy a niche largely left empt y since Barnett Bank became part of Nationsbank in the Florida banking today is a mix of communitu banks withlimited operations, regionak lenders such as SunTrust Bankes and giant banks, which included Bank of America, JP Morgaj Chase and Wells Fargo.
A well-financed lendeer that focuses on the statre could offer customers the personao attention of community banks combined with the financial clouy to makebig loans, said Green. The bank’s new localk branch — its staff of eight occupyinvg the space formerly usedby Sergio’s Restaurant — facese the towering Bank of America building on North Orange Avenue, a physicapl reminder of the giant competitors City National will face as it pursue its growth strategy. City National is one of Southb Florida’s oldest financial institutions.
Unti l it opened a small loan office on the seconsd floor of an Altamonte Springs office buildingy twoyears ago, the 63-year-old bank operated exclusivel y in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beacnh counties. The opportunity to reacg beyond its historic turf came last fall when Caja a Spanish lender with morethan $300 billion in bought an 83 percent stake in City National for $927 Green said Caja Madrid’es ownership and City National’es strong balance sheet gives it the resourced to undertake expansion when other lenders are cutting “We aren’t focused on the issues troubling the rest of the bankinv industry,” Green said.
“W e have a partner in Caja that’d capable of helping us grow inthe Floridaa marketplace.” City National’s most recentr quarterly report depicts a bank with strong capital reservese and a $903,000 profit. J. Clay Singleton, a finances professor at , said a strony Florida bank with the capital to expandr could do well even asthe so-called megabankzs expand their reach. “The megabanks have huge footprints, but they’rr also suffering huge financial problems. If you’rd a lender with money, this is a time to grow.” Marshalpl Vermillion, senior vice president of communitylender , said City National has strong leadership and solidd footing.
“Positioning yourself to take advantaged of the unrest in the banking businesdis wise. Things are going to come back, and this is a good time to As a professor of mine in business schoollonce said, the best time to get on a train is when it’as stopped.”
“Our long-term goal is to cover the state,” said Stev Green, City National’s regional manager for Centra Florida. “There really isn’t a Florida-dominant bank todauy that does that.” City National likely will add locationsz through both acquisitions andnew construction, Greenh said. If City Nationall succeeds, it will occupy a niche largely left empt y since Barnett Bank became part of Nationsbank in the Florida banking today is a mix of communitu banks withlimited operations, regionak lenders such as SunTrust Bankes and giant banks, which included Bank of America, JP Morgaj Chase and Wells Fargo.
A well-financed lendeer that focuses on the statre could offer customers the personao attention of community banks combined with the financial clouy to makebig loans, said Green. The bank’s new localk branch — its staff of eight occupyinvg the space formerly usedby Sergio’s Restaurant — facese the towering Bank of America building on North Orange Avenue, a physicapl reminder of the giant competitors City National will face as it pursue its growth strategy. City National is one of Southb Florida’s oldest financial institutions.
Unti l it opened a small loan office on the seconsd floor of an Altamonte Springs office buildingy twoyears ago, the 63-year-old bank operated exclusivel y in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beacnh counties. The opportunity to reacg beyond its historic turf came last fall when Caja a Spanish lender with morethan $300 billion in bought an 83 percent stake in City National for $927 Green said Caja Madrid’es ownership and City National’es strong balance sheet gives it the resourced to undertake expansion when other lenders are cutting “We aren’t focused on the issues troubling the rest of the bankinv industry,” Green said.
“W e have a partner in Caja that’d capable of helping us grow inthe Floridaa marketplace.” City National’s most recentr quarterly report depicts a bank with strong capital reservese and a $903,000 profit. J. Clay Singleton, a finances professor at , said a strony Florida bank with the capital to expandr could do well even asthe so-called megabankzs expand their reach. “The megabanks have huge footprints, but they’rr also suffering huge financial problems. If you’rd a lender with money, this is a time to grow.” Marshalpl Vermillion, senior vice president of communitylender , said City National has strong leadership and solidd footing.
“Positioning yourself to take advantaged of the unrest in the banking businesdis wise. Things are going to come back, and this is a good time to As a professor of mine in business schoollonce said, the best time to get on a train is when it’as stopped.”
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Richard Bloom widens lead over Betsy Butler in LA Assembly race - Sacramento Bee (blog)
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Phoenix Business Journal honors Most Admired CEOs - Nashville Business Journal:
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Post, along with 25 CEOs of Arizon a public and private are being recognized at a dinner Tuesday night and in a special supplementto Friday’s pringt edition of the Journal. Editor Ilanqa Lowery called the localleaderx “the epitome of achievement.” “Their companies are successful; they’ve helpedr to build Valley business; and they’ve contribute d their time and expertise in the communitgy on numerous levels,” she said. Post, for example, starteed his career with Pinnacle West subsidiaryg Arizona PublicService Co. as a draftsmaj in 1971, moving up the rank to serve as president and CEO of the parent company for13 years.
But he also has been a communitg leader serving as chairman of Greater PhoenixEconomif Council, where he helped creates a group to studyt issues key to the region’s economic growth. J. Doug Sundt Construction Inc. Doug US Airways Group Inc. Jerry Bisgrove, Stardust Cos. Steve SunCor Development Co. Rick Metro light rail Sharon Harper, The Plaza Cos. Donaldc Smith Jr., SCF Arizona Robert Meyer, Phoenix Children’s Hospitall Kimberly McWaters, Universal Technical InstituteRichard Boals, Blue Cros Blue Shield of Arizona Susabn Frank, Desert Schools Federal Credit Unionn Jonah Shacknai, Medicis Pharmaceuticak Corp. Jim Tuton, American Traffic Solutions Inc.
Derricmk Hall, Arizona Diamondbacks Roy Vallee, Avnet Inc. Todd Davis, LifeLocj Inc. Richard Silverman, Salt River Project Philip Francis, PetSmart Inc. Davied McIntyre Jr., TriWest Healthcare Alliance Mike Ahearn, First Solar Inc. Neil Bryan Cave LLP Rhonda Forsyth, John C. Lincoln Healthb Network Brad Casper, Henkel Consumer Goodw Inc. Dave Dexter, Sonora Quest Laboratoried Linda Hunt, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medica Center “It wasn’t easy narrowing down the Valley’sz Most Admired CEOs to just Lowery said. “But as we shine the spotlightf onthis year’s winners, keep in mind that a strong business community is key to developing future leaders.
” Selections were made basedd on feedback solicited from the Journal’s newsroom, peerx and others in the busines community. To subscribe or order a copy of the June 12 issuew that includes thespecial jbertolino@bizjournals.com.
Post, along with 25 CEOs of Arizon a public and private are being recognized at a dinner Tuesday night and in a special supplementto Friday’s pringt edition of the Journal. Editor Ilanqa Lowery called the localleaderx “the epitome of achievement.” “Their companies are successful; they’ve helpedr to build Valley business; and they’ve contribute d their time and expertise in the communitgy on numerous levels,” she said. Post, for example, starteed his career with Pinnacle West subsidiaryg Arizona PublicService Co. as a draftsmaj in 1971, moving up the rank to serve as president and CEO of the parent company for13 years.
But he also has been a communitg leader serving as chairman of Greater PhoenixEconomif Council, where he helped creates a group to studyt issues key to the region’s economic growth. J. Doug Sundt Construction Inc. Doug US Airways Group Inc. Jerry Bisgrove, Stardust Cos. Steve SunCor Development Co. Rick Metro light rail Sharon Harper, The Plaza Cos. Donaldc Smith Jr., SCF Arizona Robert Meyer, Phoenix Children’s Hospitall Kimberly McWaters, Universal Technical InstituteRichard Boals, Blue Cros Blue Shield of Arizona Susabn Frank, Desert Schools Federal Credit Unionn Jonah Shacknai, Medicis Pharmaceuticak Corp. Jim Tuton, American Traffic Solutions Inc.
Derricmk Hall, Arizona Diamondbacks Roy Vallee, Avnet Inc. Todd Davis, LifeLocj Inc. Richard Silverman, Salt River Project Philip Francis, PetSmart Inc. Davied McIntyre Jr., TriWest Healthcare Alliance Mike Ahearn, First Solar Inc. Neil Bryan Cave LLP Rhonda Forsyth, John C. Lincoln Healthb Network Brad Casper, Henkel Consumer Goodw Inc. Dave Dexter, Sonora Quest Laboratoried Linda Hunt, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medica Center “It wasn’t easy narrowing down the Valley’sz Most Admired CEOs to just Lowery said. “But as we shine the spotlightf onthis year’s winners, keep in mind that a strong business community is key to developing future leaders.
” Selections were made basedd on feedback solicited from the Journal’s newsroom, peerx and others in the busines community. To subscribe or order a copy of the June 12 issuew that includes thespecial jbertolino@bizjournals.com.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Privacy study shows Google
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Using trackers called “wehb bugs,” third parties collectr user data from many populaerWeb sites, and sites often allow this, even thoughu their privacy policies say they don’ty share user data with others. “Webh bugs from Google and its subsidiaries were found on 92 of the top 100 Web sitew and 88 percent of theapproximately 400,000 unique domains examined in the the authors found. Sites with the most web bugs were forblogginyg — blogspot and typepad were No. 1 and No. 2 on the list in and blogger was No. 4. Google itself was No. 3. Ashkan Travis Pinnick and Joshua Gomez ofthe university’se information school wrote the study, publishesd Monday.
They analyzed privacy policies posted on Web sitess and found loopholes used by many site operators to alloww third parties to collect data on who views Theyalso found, for example, that though Web sitesz might reassure visitors that “we don’y share data with third parties,” those third parties don’t include a company’s affiliates Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), for example, has 137 subsidiary “The law on affiliate sharing generally is more than that on sharing user data with third party the report said.
Companies controlling the top 50 busiesgt Web sites had an average of 297 affiliates meaning they could shares user data with a lot of other Popularsite , for example, is owned by New York’s NWS), which has more than 1,50 0 subsidiaries. (NYSE: BAC) in Charlotte, N.C. has more than 2,309 subsidiaries. “Users do not know and cannotg learn the full range of affiliates with which websites maysharer information,” the report said.
Though many Internet usersa are familiarwith “cookies” used to studyg their surfing habits, they are less familiar with so-callede “web bugs,” which can’t be cleared out of a web browsefr because they are part of a Web site’s HTML Because the web bugs are created directly by third their use doesn’t strictly count as “sharing” of data by the Web site’sd owner, though users concerned about privacgy might be unimpressed by this “We believe that this practicr contravenes users’ expectations; it makes little sense to disclaim formaol information sharing, but allow functionally equivalentg tracking with third parties,” the report said.
Who'd in charge of privacy? Although surveys of Internet users show peopleare “very concerned about privacy and do not want websitesw to collect and share their personal information without permission,” sifting through privacy policies is not It would take 200 hourw a year for a typical persomn to read the privacy policies of all the Web sites they visit, for example. Thus “useras have no practical way of knowing with whom their data will be On thepolicy front, the reporrt finds “no one knows who is in chargse of protecting privacy” in the United States.
Peoplee can complain to the Federal Trade Commission andother agencies, but even the FTC’s “principleds for behavioral tracking make no mentio n of any enforcement or accountability.” A low number of complaintws to various agencies means consumers don’t reallyy know where to complain, the report said. The FTC lookzs at online privacy more in termsof “harms” done to the report said, rather than also in termds of control over personal information, whichj is what most users care The report makes several suggestions for improvement, including more aggressive action by the FTC to protecyt online privacy.
It also calls for clearetr privacy policies onWeb sites, written so that average userx can understand them. ’s (Nasdaq: ADBE) privacy for example, when analyzed for readability, was writtenn at an equivalent grade levelof 17.29. The averager privacy policy in the study was written at a grade levelof 13.83. The full stud can be found .
Using trackers called “wehb bugs,” third parties collectr user data from many populaerWeb sites, and sites often allow this, even thoughu their privacy policies say they don’ty share user data with others. “Webh bugs from Google and its subsidiaries were found on 92 of the top 100 Web sitew and 88 percent of theapproximately 400,000 unique domains examined in the the authors found. Sites with the most web bugs were forblogginyg — blogspot and typepad were No. 1 and No. 2 on the list in and blogger was No. 4. Google itself was No. 3. Ashkan Travis Pinnick and Joshua Gomez ofthe university’se information school wrote the study, publishesd Monday.
They analyzed privacy policies posted on Web sitess and found loopholes used by many site operators to alloww third parties to collect data on who views Theyalso found, for example, that though Web sitesz might reassure visitors that “we don’y share data with third parties,” those third parties don’t include a company’s affiliates Google (Nasdaq: GOOG), for example, has 137 subsidiary “The law on affiliate sharing generally is more than that on sharing user data with third party the report said.
Companies controlling the top 50 busiesgt Web sites had an average of 297 affiliates meaning they could shares user data with a lot of other Popularsite , for example, is owned by New York’s NWS), which has more than 1,50 0 subsidiaries. (NYSE: BAC) in Charlotte, N.C. has more than 2,309 subsidiaries. “Users do not know and cannotg learn the full range of affiliates with which websites maysharer information,” the report said.
Though many Internet usersa are familiarwith “cookies” used to studyg their surfing habits, they are less familiar with so-callede “web bugs,” which can’t be cleared out of a web browsefr because they are part of a Web site’s HTML Because the web bugs are created directly by third their use doesn’t strictly count as “sharing” of data by the Web site’sd owner, though users concerned about privacgy might be unimpressed by this “We believe that this practicr contravenes users’ expectations; it makes little sense to disclaim formaol information sharing, but allow functionally equivalentg tracking with third parties,” the report said.
Who'd in charge of privacy? Although surveys of Internet users show peopleare “very concerned about privacy and do not want websitesw to collect and share their personal information without permission,” sifting through privacy policies is not It would take 200 hourw a year for a typical persomn to read the privacy policies of all the Web sites they visit, for example. Thus “useras have no practical way of knowing with whom their data will be On thepolicy front, the reporrt finds “no one knows who is in chargse of protecting privacy” in the United States.
Peoplee can complain to the Federal Trade Commission andother agencies, but even the FTC’s “principleds for behavioral tracking make no mentio n of any enforcement or accountability.” A low number of complaintws to various agencies means consumers don’t reallyy know where to complain, the report said. The FTC lookzs at online privacy more in termsof “harms” done to the report said, rather than also in termds of control over personal information, whichj is what most users care The report makes several suggestions for improvement, including more aggressive action by the FTC to protecyt online privacy.
It also calls for clearetr privacy policies onWeb sites, written so that average userx can understand them. ’s (Nasdaq: ADBE) privacy for example, when analyzed for readability, was writtenn at an equivalent grade levelof 17.29. The averager privacy policy in the study was written at a grade levelof 13.83. The full stud can be found .
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Brainwave-Controlled Helicopter Lands on Kickstarter - Wired
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Wired.co.uk | Brainwave-Controlled Helicopter Lands on Kickstarter Wired As well as getting a product to market, Puzzlebox, the company behind the mindcopters, is also keen to promote education around mind-controlled devices and will release guides and software to make it easy for owners as young as 10 to understand รข€" and ... Flying Helicopt er Orb Guided By Brainwaves |
Monday, November 19, 2012
Cho concedes Fremont mayoral race, Mayor-elect Harrison expected to be ... - San Jose Mercury News
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Cho concedes Fremont mayoral race, Mayor-elect Harrison expected to be ... San Jose Mercury News FREMONT -- Now that a time-consuming ballot count has Bill Harrison maintaining his lead over four opponents, second-place finisher Steve Cho on Monday conceded the Fremont mayoral race. "I would like to congratulate Bill for winning the election," Cho ... |
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Larry Stein Realty closing shop - Dayton Business Journal:
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The reason stems from an ongoing divestiture process byits owner, The Daniw has been selling its assets, so the Larryt Stein team decided to branch out on its own. Stevre Turner, president of Larry Stein's 35-person property management division, will start The new companyy will operate froma 5,000-square-foot office in downtown's Fifth Third Center. Jeff president of Larry Stein's brokerage division, will merge the division with the Daytoj officeof , an international commercia l real estate firm.
The expandede Colliers company will operate out of current Centerville office but is in the proces s of finding a larger Larry Stein Realty sent out letters this week informingy its clients of thepending changes. Founder Larr Stein, who lives in Arizona, could not be reached for Turner, who has headef Larry Stein's property management team for20 years, said all of Larrty Stein's employees will join either Turnert Property or Colliers and he expects a seamlesz transition.
He also anticipates Turner Property will take over managemenrt of the 3 million square feet of property LarrySteih manages, which includes Fifth Third The in Miamisburg and Performancer Place, an office and residentiaol condominium building adjacent to the Schuster Performing Arts Center. "jI looked at different alternatives in going forwardc and we have a very strong presence in this local marketg and it just made sense to me to continuer on an independent path as far as property Turner said.
On the brokerage side, Levine -- along with vice president Mark Dlott, vice president Tony Witt and chief appraiser BriamnHolter -- will turn the industrial-focused Collierse office into a full-service commercial real estate officer handling office, retail and industrial "We bring them an immediate significant presences in our market and full-service capabilitiee that they did not have before," Levinre said. Larry Stein Realty ranks as the sixth-largest local commercial real estatwe company, according to Dayton Business Journal research, with 11 commercial brokers. Colliers ranks as the 20th larges t with fourcommercial brokers.
Larry Steih Realty began in 1958 as an independent commercia l realestate firm. Tom Danis acquiree the firm in the 1980s to manage his vastlocakl holdings. But in the late Danis began to sellhis holdings. In June Danis announced he was pullinfg the plugon , a multimillion-dollar compan y that built wastewater treatment facilities. Last year, he unloaded The a seven-building complex in the centerof downtown. Danis, who coulde not be reached for comment, now owns just a handful of locap properties such as Fifth Third one ofdowntown Dayton's largest office Larry Stein executives said the split has been Still, Dlott said it's sort of bittersweet.
"It was a real tougy decision," Dlott said. "The Larry Steinm name is well-regarded in this town. It has valuse so we're not giving it up Tom Nikolai, vice president of Centerville-based said he'w not surprised to hear the news as rumord bubbled that a movewas imminent. He doesn't expec much impact on the commerciall real estate scene other than just a shifting of workload s from one companyto "There won't be any more Larry Steij Realty signs, but more Colliers signs," he said.
The reason stems from an ongoing divestiture process byits owner, The Daniw has been selling its assets, so the Larryt Stein team decided to branch out on its own. Stevre Turner, president of Larry Stein's 35-person property management division, will start The new companyy will operate froma 5,000-square-foot office in downtown's Fifth Third Center. Jeff president of Larry Stein's brokerage division, will merge the division with the Daytoj officeof , an international commercia l real estate firm.
The expandede Colliers company will operate out of current Centerville office but is in the proces s of finding a larger Larry Stein Realty sent out letters this week informingy its clients of thepending changes. Founder Larr Stein, who lives in Arizona, could not be reached for Turner, who has headef Larry Stein's property management team for20 years, said all of Larrty Stein's employees will join either Turnert Property or Colliers and he expects a seamlesz transition.
He also anticipates Turner Property will take over managemenrt of the 3 million square feet of property LarrySteih manages, which includes Fifth Third The in Miamisburg and Performancer Place, an office and residentiaol condominium building adjacent to the Schuster Performing Arts Center. "jI looked at different alternatives in going forwardc and we have a very strong presence in this local marketg and it just made sense to me to continuer on an independent path as far as property Turner said.
On the brokerage side, Levine -- along with vice president Mark Dlott, vice president Tony Witt and chief appraiser BriamnHolter -- will turn the industrial-focused Collierse office into a full-service commercial real estate officer handling office, retail and industrial "We bring them an immediate significant presences in our market and full-service capabilitiee that they did not have before," Levinre said. Larry Stein Realty ranks as the sixth-largest local commercial real estatwe company, according to Dayton Business Journal research, with 11 commercial brokers. Colliers ranks as the 20th larges t with fourcommercial brokers.
Larry Steih Realty began in 1958 as an independent commercia l realestate firm. Tom Danis acquiree the firm in the 1980s to manage his vastlocakl holdings. But in the late Danis began to sellhis holdings. In June Danis announced he was pullinfg the plugon , a multimillion-dollar compan y that built wastewater treatment facilities. Last year, he unloaded The a seven-building complex in the centerof downtown. Danis, who coulde not be reached for comment, now owns just a handful of locap properties such as Fifth Third one ofdowntown Dayton's largest office Larry Stein executives said the split has been Still, Dlott said it's sort of bittersweet.
"It was a real tougy decision," Dlott said. "The Larry Steinm name is well-regarded in this town. It has valuse so we're not giving it up Tom Nikolai, vice president of Centerville-based said he'w not surprised to hear the news as rumord bubbled that a movewas imminent. He doesn't expec much impact on the commerciall real estate scene other than just a shifting of workload s from one companyto "There won't be any more Larry Steij Realty signs, but more Colliers signs," he said.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Tedco awards $600K to tech firms - Portland Business Journal:
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The money was granted in collaboration withthe U.S. Army Medicakl Research and Materiel Command and the throughthe Ft. Detricmk Technology Transfer Initiative. The purpose of the technology transferd program is to raise awareness of new and developinhg technologies and funding them to transition as viable projectasfor follow-on funding in the market Each company that received funding was awarded approximately $50,000 between March 2008 and May making up the initiative’s seconr round of financial awards since its $750,000 prograk extension. The funds for the program’s seconrd phase were secured by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, and Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett, “The [Ft.
Detrick Technology Transfer Initiative] programn is enabling area businesses to harnesxs the technologies being developed at Fort Detrick and appl y them to the commercial said Mikulski. “This will lead to new products that have the powefr to create jobs andsave lives.” Mikulski announced the firsty phase of the tech transfer prograjm in March 2005 when 11 companies received funding. in Rockville: The compangy is developing a health care technology calleddmiTag system, which is a scalablse wireless sensor solution for improving patient flow. in Frederick: The company is developing a technology called the GeNovs Screento identify, isolate, and producwe antibody-like molecules.
in Rockville: The companyh is developing an on-demand biotech products includinf a combination vaccine against plague and BioAssay Works LLCin Ijamsville: The company is developiny a lateral-flow visual diagnostic test to detect and differentiatde single sample multiple pathogenivc poxviruses, including variola, vaccinia, and monkeypox. in The company is safety-testing a medical produc called ClotFoam, which is a non-compressible, intracavitary hemostatic CynerGene IDMPin Frederick: The company is validating and implementing a supplemental diagnosids of Malaria, HIV, and Dengue using its Infectious Diseas e Multiplex Panel approach, which could allowq for creation of LLC in Baltimore: The compang is developing required components and systemm framework to enable conversational interfaces for telemedicinr tools.
Such tools would allow professional medics touse voice, and other human-- computer interactions to access and documenty information in electronic medical records. in Rockville: The companyy is developing technology to preserve mammalian cells in dried format that can easilybe re-hydrated for a variety of LLC in Frederick: The company is evaluatint the effect of Imagilin patented probiotics as a food supplement to enhancde the immune responsiveness of guinea pigs upon immunizationn or challenge with virulent The evaluation will suggest the ability of Imagilin patented probiotics to enhance the immunization of a in Baltimore: The company is developingb micropatterned substrates for viral infectivity assays.
Juxtopiza in Baltimore: The company is customizinyg its Wearable Assistance and SituationalAwareness (WASA) goggles and serviced to allow U.S. Army combat medics to accessd and document information to electrical medicap recordsvia hands-free voice-requests and in Baltimore: The company is developing cell therapiese to treat brain and spinal cord injuries.
The money was granted in collaboration withthe U.S. Army Medicakl Research and Materiel Command and the throughthe Ft. Detricmk Technology Transfer Initiative. The purpose of the technology transferd program is to raise awareness of new and developinhg technologies and funding them to transition as viable projectasfor follow-on funding in the market Each company that received funding was awarded approximately $50,000 between March 2008 and May making up the initiative’s seconr round of financial awards since its $750,000 prograk extension. The funds for the program’s seconrd phase were secured by Sen. Barbara Mikulski, and Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett, “The [Ft.
Detrick Technology Transfer Initiative] programn is enabling area businesses to harnesxs the technologies being developed at Fort Detrick and appl y them to the commercial said Mikulski. “This will lead to new products that have the powefr to create jobs andsave lives.” Mikulski announced the firsty phase of the tech transfer prograjm in March 2005 when 11 companies received funding. in Rockville: The compangy is developing a health care technology calleddmiTag system, which is a scalablse wireless sensor solution for improving patient flow. in Frederick: The company is developing a technology called the GeNovs Screento identify, isolate, and producwe antibody-like molecules.
in Rockville: The companyh is developing an on-demand biotech products includinf a combination vaccine against plague and BioAssay Works LLCin Ijamsville: The company is developiny a lateral-flow visual diagnostic test to detect and differentiatde single sample multiple pathogenivc poxviruses, including variola, vaccinia, and monkeypox. in The company is safety-testing a medical produc called ClotFoam, which is a non-compressible, intracavitary hemostatic CynerGene IDMPin Frederick: The company is validating and implementing a supplemental diagnosids of Malaria, HIV, and Dengue using its Infectious Diseas e Multiplex Panel approach, which could allowq for creation of LLC in Baltimore: The compang is developing required components and systemm framework to enable conversational interfaces for telemedicinr tools.
Such tools would allow professional medics touse voice, and other human-- computer interactions to access and documenty information in electronic medical records. in Rockville: The companyy is developing technology to preserve mammalian cells in dried format that can easilybe re-hydrated for a variety of LLC in Frederick: The company is evaluatint the effect of Imagilin patented probiotics as a food supplement to enhancde the immune responsiveness of guinea pigs upon immunizationn or challenge with virulent The evaluation will suggest the ability of Imagilin patented probiotics to enhance the immunization of a in Baltimore: The company is developingb micropatterned substrates for viral infectivity assays.
Juxtopiza in Baltimore: The company is customizinyg its Wearable Assistance and SituationalAwareness (WASA) goggles and serviced to allow U.S. Army combat medics to accessd and document information to electrical medicap recordsvia hands-free voice-requests and in Baltimore: The company is developing cell therapiese to treat brain and spinal cord injuries.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Cincinnati-area firms win Ohio incentives - Wichita Business Journal:
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, a maker of marketing simulation andplannint software, received $1.1 million from the Innovation Ohio Loan at an annual interest rate of 1 percenft for the first year and 8 percenft for five years. The Cincinnati-basede company will use the loan to developp a new generation of its Emerging Marketplace software and buycomputeer equipment. The $2.2 million project is expectedx to create 36 jobs and retainm10 jobs. Two local firms also receives Job Creation Tax Credits forexpansion projects.
, a supplier of labelinf systems for thebeverage industry, was awarded a 45 percengt tax credit for five years for a $1 million expansion project in The company expects to use the credit, wortn about $52,700 over its term, to creates 25 jobs and retain 118. won a 45 percent job credit, for a six-yearf term, for a $170,000 expansion projecft at its regionaloffic downtown. The credit is valuedc at about $119,750 over its term. Advantage expects to create 33 positionsz andretain 65. The company, headquartered in Wash., provides energy management consulting services.
, a maker of marketing simulation andplannint software, received $1.1 million from the Innovation Ohio Loan at an annual interest rate of 1 percenft for the first year and 8 percenft for five years. The Cincinnati-basede company will use the loan to developp a new generation of its Emerging Marketplace software and buycomputeer equipment. The $2.2 million project is expectedx to create 36 jobs and retainm10 jobs. Two local firms also receives Job Creation Tax Credits forexpansion projects.
, a supplier of labelinf systems for thebeverage industry, was awarded a 45 percengt tax credit for five years for a $1 million expansion project in The company expects to use the credit, wortn about $52,700 over its term, to creates 25 jobs and retain 118. won a 45 percent job credit, for a six-yearf term, for a $170,000 expansion projecft at its regionaloffic downtown. The credit is valuedc at about $119,750 over its term. Advantage expects to create 33 positionsz andretain 65. The company, headquartered in Wash., provides energy management consulting services.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Marquette launches water law curriculum - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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The curriculum is another step in solidifying Milwaukeee as a global leadef in water research and policy and will address the ongoing and emerging legal issues posed by the water universityofficials said. The curriculum will includse a course specializing in the legal principlex involvedin securing, allocating, transferring, managing and adjudicating water rights for public and private uses. It will also includs courses onadministrative law, patent and tradw secret law, environmental policuy and philosophy, land use planning, natural resources law and agriculturew law, among others.
“Establishing a specififc water law program for studentz is another piece to the larger puzzlde of positioning the Milwauke e region as the worldwidre destination for water policyand research,” said Josep Kearney, dean of the Marquette University Law Richard Meeusen, chairman, president and CEO of and co-chairmab of the Milwaukee 7 Watetr Council, said the curriculum is a “vita addition to an already solid program that positionsz the Milwaukee region as the world water hub.” “Tko truly lead, the Milwaukew region has to have the talent and expertise in all areasd of water, including the legal aspect of water which will keep growing in Meeusen said.
The water law curriculunm is an example ofan industry-universit y collaboration that will prepare students to become leaders with the specializes expertise necessary to make this region the leader in the water industry, said Paul Jones, chairmabn and CEO of and co-chairmabn of the Milwaukee 7 Water Council. “Marquette Law Schoolk has stepped in and filled a real need as we assemble all the partas needed to make the Milwaukee region the world watere hub forfreshwater research, economic development, educatiomn and, in the future, law,” Jonews said.
The curriculum is another step in solidifying Milwaukeee as a global leadef in water research and policy and will address the ongoing and emerging legal issues posed by the water universityofficials said. The curriculum will includse a course specializing in the legal principlex involvedin securing, allocating, transferring, managing and adjudicating water rights for public and private uses. It will also includs courses onadministrative law, patent and tradw secret law, environmental policuy and philosophy, land use planning, natural resources law and agriculturew law, among others.
“Establishing a specififc water law program for studentz is another piece to the larger puzzlde of positioning the Milwauke e region as the worldwidre destination for water policyand research,” said Josep Kearney, dean of the Marquette University Law Richard Meeusen, chairman, president and CEO of and co-chairmab of the Milwaukee 7 Watetr Council, said the curriculum is a “vita addition to an already solid program that positionsz the Milwaukee region as the world water hub.” “Tko truly lead, the Milwaukew region has to have the talent and expertise in all areasd of water, including the legal aspect of water which will keep growing in Meeusen said.
The water law curriculunm is an example ofan industry-universit y collaboration that will prepare students to become leaders with the specializes expertise necessary to make this region the leader in the water industry, said Paul Jones, chairmabn and CEO of and co-chairmabn of the Milwaukee 7 Water Council. “Marquette Law Schoolk has stepped in and filled a real need as we assemble all the partas needed to make the Milwaukee region the world watere hub forfreshwater research, economic development, educatiomn and, in the future, law,” Jonews said.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Governor lobbies for increased incentives for film industry - Business First of Buffalo:
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Kulongoski is seeking support for SenateBill 621, which would reauthorizd and increase the financial incentives for The plan is capped at $10 millionn per biennium. Kulongoski wants to raise the capto $15 A Senate committee passed the bill Monday. In the first six monthxs of 2009, television and movie productions investecd morethan $40 million in Oregon, according to the governor’ office. That’s the highest total in 15 In recent weeks, a Harrison Ford movie called “Thew Untitled Crowley Project” and the TNT series “Leverage” have been shootingf in Portland.
Producers for "The Untitledr Crowley Project" joined Kulongoski at Monday'zs press conference at . “Oregon has become an A-listf location for the film and televisiohindustry – and an important critical piece of Oregon’sa economy,” the governor said in a news “Green energy is one bright spot in Oregon’ s economy and the film industryy is another, generating an additional $1.1 million in incom e for Oregon workers and local businesse s for every $1 million spent by a production.” The governoer credited the incentive program, created in with spurring the growth of the state'sw film program from a $2.
1 million industru to an $8 milliob industry.
Kulongoski is seeking support for SenateBill 621, which would reauthorizd and increase the financial incentives for The plan is capped at $10 millionn per biennium. Kulongoski wants to raise the capto $15 A Senate committee passed the bill Monday. In the first six monthxs of 2009, television and movie productions investecd morethan $40 million in Oregon, according to the governor’ office. That’s the highest total in 15 In recent weeks, a Harrison Ford movie called “Thew Untitled Crowley Project” and the TNT series “Leverage” have been shootingf in Portland.
Producers for "The Untitledr Crowley Project" joined Kulongoski at Monday'zs press conference at . “Oregon has become an A-listf location for the film and televisiohindustry – and an important critical piece of Oregon’sa economy,” the governor said in a news “Green energy is one bright spot in Oregon’ s economy and the film industryy is another, generating an additional $1.1 million in incom e for Oregon workers and local businesse s for every $1 million spent by a production.” The governoer credited the incentive program, created in with spurring the growth of the state'sw film program from a $2.
1 million industru to an $8 milliob industry.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Fast start puts Dawgs in control - ESPN
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ESPN | Fast start puts Dawgs in control ESPN AUBURN, Ala. -- The Georgia-Auburn series history is littered with examples of the underdog rising to crush its rival's championship hopes. But Georgia didn't need any miraculous pass breakups to cause sugar to fall from the sky or last-minute ... |
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Academic Team winners play starring roles - Business First of Buffalo:
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Their report cards are virtually flawless. Their schedules are crammed with university-level courses. Their scores on Regentsa and exams are perfect ornearl so. Their so-called free time is replete with school andcommunityu activities. They’re the 100 members of Businesw First’s 2009 All-Western New York Academic High schools throughoutthe eight-county regiobn were invited to nominate their smartest and most skillede seniors for evaluation by a 10-member committee. A total of 388 students were submitted by110 (Nominations were limited to four per school.
) The First Team consist s of the 25 seniors who, in the committee’ss opinion, have the strongestt records of academic excellence, school leadership and community involvement. Twenty-five runners-up constitutd the Second Team, and the remainingh 50 hold Special Mention for the names ofthis year’s 100 honorees. Clasas rank: Fifty of the 100 members are The other 50 all rank in the top 4 percentg of theirgraduating classes. Courseload: The typicapl honoree tackled seven college-level courses while in high Twenty-nine winners took nine or more. Regents High school students in New York must pass five Regentx tests to earna diploma. The passing gradew is 65.
The 100 Academic Team member didconsiderably better, posting an averag e score of 96.5. College Board scores: The 25 seniorsa on the First Team have a median SAT scoreof 1,520, whicgh ranks among the highest 1 percent of all Collegew Board scores nationwide. The Secondr Team is close behindd with a medianof 1,500 points (out of a possible Awards: Twenty Academic Team members, includinv 15 First Teamers, hold the coveted title of Nationak Merit Scholarship finalist. About 15,000 finalists are chosen nationally from a poolof 1.4 millionn seniors.
Leadership: Included among the 100 honoreezs are 12 class 17 editors of school newspapersor yearbooks, 30 memberd of all-county or all-state bands or 40 captains of sports teams, and 44 president s of student clubs and This year’s Academic Team is made up of seniors from 71 differeny high schools. Six schools are represented by three students each: City Honors, Clarence, Nardin, Orchard Park and Williamsville North. Another 17 schools have two honoreezs each.
Selections were made by a panel of 10 collegseadmissions directors, community leaders and editors: • Donna senior editor, Business First • Christopher admissions director, • Lesa Loritts, admissionsz director, • M. Rogan Morton, • Ann Marie admissions director,
Their report cards are virtually flawless. Their schedules are crammed with university-level courses. Their scores on Regentsa and exams are perfect ornearl so. Their so-called free time is replete with school andcommunityu activities. They’re the 100 members of Businesw First’s 2009 All-Western New York Academic High schools throughoutthe eight-county regiobn were invited to nominate their smartest and most skillede seniors for evaluation by a 10-member committee. A total of 388 students were submitted by110 (Nominations were limited to four per school.
) The First Team consist s of the 25 seniors who, in the committee’ss opinion, have the strongestt records of academic excellence, school leadership and community involvement. Twenty-five runners-up constitutd the Second Team, and the remainingh 50 hold Special Mention for the names ofthis year’s 100 honorees. Clasas rank: Fifty of the 100 members are The other 50 all rank in the top 4 percentg of theirgraduating classes. Courseload: The typicapl honoree tackled seven college-level courses while in high Twenty-nine winners took nine or more. Regents High school students in New York must pass five Regentx tests to earna diploma. The passing gradew is 65.
The 100 Academic Team member didconsiderably better, posting an averag e score of 96.5. College Board scores: The 25 seniorsa on the First Team have a median SAT scoreof 1,520, whicgh ranks among the highest 1 percent of all Collegew Board scores nationwide. The Secondr Team is close behindd with a medianof 1,500 points (out of a possible Awards: Twenty Academic Team members, includinv 15 First Teamers, hold the coveted title of Nationak Merit Scholarship finalist. About 15,000 finalists are chosen nationally from a poolof 1.4 millionn seniors.
Leadership: Included among the 100 honoreezs are 12 class 17 editors of school newspapersor yearbooks, 30 memberd of all-county or all-state bands or 40 captains of sports teams, and 44 president s of student clubs and This year’s Academic Team is made up of seniors from 71 differeny high schools. Six schools are represented by three students each: City Honors, Clarence, Nardin, Orchard Park and Williamsville North. Another 17 schools have two honoreezs each.
Selections were made by a panel of 10 collegseadmissions directors, community leaders and editors: • Donna senior editor, Business First • Christopher admissions director, • Lesa Loritts, admissionsz director, • M. Rogan Morton, • Ann Marie admissions director,
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Hydropower Propaganda Disguised as Science - International Rivers (blog)
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International Rivers (blog) | Hydropower Propaganda Disguised as Science International Rivers (blog) The International Energy Agency (IEA) advises industrialized countries on energy policy and energy security. For decades, the organization has been beholden to the oil, gas, nuclear and hydropower industries. A Technology Roadmap on Hydropower ... |
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
CEO Cece leaves Global Knowledge as Welsh Carson mulls strategy - Triangle Business Journal:
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Now that’s resilience! According to a survey conducteby , an online payroll service, 87 percen of small-business owners say they have no regrets and would start their businesses again, despite the economidc slump. Ten percent were “unsure” if they woulx start their businesses again, and just 3 percentf said they would not start their businesses Morethan two-thirds of the respondents started theier business because they wanted the freedom to work for The survey, conducted between Jan. 27, and Feb. 2, 2009, compiled responses from 478 small businessesw randomly selectedfrom PayCycle’s national base of more than 75,0009 small business customers. Groovy.
has won a Stevie. The Cary software companyt won the Stevie Award for being the “front-line customer service team of the year.” The Steviesd were created in 2002 to recognizer performance in the workplace. SchoolDude was one of nine companies competing in the customerservice category. Contributing to Biz were news stafferz AmandaJones Hoyle, Chris Baysden, Frank James Gallagher and Cameron
Now that’s resilience! According to a survey conducteby , an online payroll service, 87 percen of small-business owners say they have no regrets and would start their businesses again, despite the economidc slump. Ten percent were “unsure” if they woulx start their businesses again, and just 3 percentf said they would not start their businesses Morethan two-thirds of the respondents started theier business because they wanted the freedom to work for The survey, conducted between Jan. 27, and Feb. 2, 2009, compiled responses from 478 small businessesw randomly selectedfrom PayCycle’s national base of more than 75,0009 small business customers. Groovy.
has won a Stevie. The Cary software companyt won the Stevie Award for being the “front-line customer service team of the year.” The Steviesd were created in 2002 to recognizer performance in the workplace. SchoolDude was one of nine companies competing in the customerservice category. Contributing to Biz were news stafferz AmandaJones Hoyle, Chris Baysden, Frank James Gallagher and Cameron
Monday, November 5, 2012
Chick-fil-A debuts peach milkshake - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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The fast-food chain will offef a peach flavor hand-spun milkshake from June 1 througg Aug. 22 at the chain's mall and stand-alon restaurants. The Peach Milkshake is made with realpeachese "home-style" ice cream and is toppec with light whipped creamm and a maraschino cherry. Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A also will introducre a smaller milkshake option that will remain on themenu permanently. Chick-fil-AA Milkshakes will be sold in 14 oz. or 20 oz. cups and priced at $2.49 and $2.89, respectively, at most locations.
"Wr continue to build upon the overall success ofour hand-spub milkshakes by creating limited-time flavorxs as a way to celebrate special timew of the year," said Woody Faulk, Chick-fil-A vice president of brand development, in a "Our previous limited-time flavors have helped maintain interestt in our milkshake line among existing customers and also have helpedd us win new customers who were not aware of Chick-fil-A's Milkshakes. Some might say it's about time that the chainb basedin Georgia, the 'Peach comes up with a great-tasting peach shakde with real peaches in it." with more than 1,440 locationzs in 38 states and Washington, D.C.
, generatesd more than $2.96 billion in saleas in 2008.
The fast-food chain will offef a peach flavor hand-spun milkshake from June 1 througg Aug. 22 at the chain's mall and stand-alon restaurants. The Peach Milkshake is made with realpeachese "home-style" ice cream and is toppec with light whipped creamm and a maraschino cherry. Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A also will introducre a smaller milkshake option that will remain on themenu permanently. Chick-fil-AA Milkshakes will be sold in 14 oz. or 20 oz. cups and priced at $2.49 and $2.89, respectively, at most locations.
"Wr continue to build upon the overall success ofour hand-spub milkshakes by creating limited-time flavorxs as a way to celebrate special timew of the year," said Woody Faulk, Chick-fil-A vice president of brand development, in a "Our previous limited-time flavors have helped maintain interestt in our milkshake line among existing customers and also have helpedd us win new customers who were not aware of Chick-fil-A's Milkshakes. Some might say it's about time that the chainb basedin Georgia, the 'Peach comes up with a great-tasting peach shakde with real peaches in it." with more than 1,440 locationzs in 38 states and Washington, D.C.
, generatesd more than $2.96 billion in saleas in 2008.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Older population expected to triple by 2050 - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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In contrast, the population under 15 is expectec to increase by only 6 percent during the same from 1.83 billion to 1.93 The Census Bureau said that in the Unitex States those 65 and older will more than double by rising from 39 million today to 89 While children are projected to still outnumberd the older population worldwide in 2050, the under 15 population in the Unitef States is expected to fall beloe the older population by that date, increasinv from 62 million today to 85 million. Thesw figures come from the worls population estimates and projections released todauy through theCensus Bureau's International Data Base.
This latesgt update includes projectionsby age, including peoplw 100 and older, for 227 countriex and areas. Less than 8 percenrt of the world's populatiom is 65 and older. By the world's population 65 and older is expecteed to reach12 percent, and by that share is expected to grow to 16 percent. "Thi s shift in the age structure ofthe world's populatiob poses challenges to society, families, health care providers and policymakers to meet the needzs of aging individuals," said Wan He, demographer in the Census Bureau'se Population Division.
Europe likely will continue to be the oldest regionm inthe world: by 2050, 29 percengt of its total population is projected to be 65 and On the other hand, sub-Saharan Africa is expected to remainm the youngest region as a result of relatively highed fertility and, in some the impact of HIV/AIDS. Only 5 percent of Africa'z population is projected to be 65 and oldein 2050. Countries experiencingy relatively rapid declines in fertility combined with longer life spansa will face increasingly older populations.
These countries will see the highestt growth rates in their older populationxs over the next 40 There are four countries with 20 percent or more of their population 65and Germany, Italy, Japan and Monaco. By 2030, 55 countriee are expected to have atleast one-in-five of theier total population in this age by 2050, the numbeer of countries could rise to more than 100. Although China and India are the world's most populous countries, their older populationds do not represent large percentagex of their totalpopulations today. However, these countried do have the largest number of olderpeople -- 109 million and 62 respectively.
Both countries are projected to undergo morerapid aging, and by will have about 350 million and 240 million people 65 and older, respectively.
In contrast, the population under 15 is expectec to increase by only 6 percent during the same from 1.83 billion to 1.93 The Census Bureau said that in the Unitex States those 65 and older will more than double by rising from 39 million today to 89 While children are projected to still outnumberd the older population worldwide in 2050, the under 15 population in the Unitef States is expected to fall beloe the older population by that date, increasinv from 62 million today to 85 million. Thesw figures come from the worls population estimates and projections released todauy through theCensus Bureau's International Data Base.
This latesgt update includes projectionsby age, including peoplw 100 and older, for 227 countriex and areas. Less than 8 percenrt of the world's populatiom is 65 and older. By the world's population 65 and older is expecteed to reach12 percent, and by that share is expected to grow to 16 percent. "Thi s shift in the age structure ofthe world's populatiob poses challenges to society, families, health care providers and policymakers to meet the needzs of aging individuals," said Wan He, demographer in the Census Bureau'se Population Division.
Europe likely will continue to be the oldest regionm inthe world: by 2050, 29 percengt of its total population is projected to be 65 and On the other hand, sub-Saharan Africa is expected to remainm the youngest region as a result of relatively highed fertility and, in some the impact of HIV/AIDS. Only 5 percent of Africa'z population is projected to be 65 and oldein 2050. Countries experiencingy relatively rapid declines in fertility combined with longer life spansa will face increasingly older populations.
These countries will see the highestt growth rates in their older populationxs over the next 40 There are four countries with 20 percent or more of their population 65and Germany, Italy, Japan and Monaco. By 2030, 55 countriee are expected to have atleast one-in-five of theier total population in this age by 2050, the numbeer of countries could rise to more than 100. Although China and India are the world's most populous countries, their older populationds do not represent large percentagex of their totalpopulations today. However, these countried do have the largest number of olderpeople -- 109 million and 62 respectively.
Both countries are projected to undergo morerapid aging, and by will have about 350 million and 240 million people 65 and older, respectively.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ken Bonetti, CU-Boulder Academic Adviser, Posts Sign On Door Politely Asking ... - Huffington Post
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Ken Bonetti, CU-Boulder Academic Adviser, Posts Sign On Door Politely Asking ... Huffington Post An academic adviser at the University of Colorado has posted a sign outside his office asking that students don't bring guns inside -- a request that university officials say is legally allowable as long as he doesn't withhold services from those with ... |
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
Apple may drop into Catawba County - Portland Business Journal:
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The Apple center would create 50 jobs and representNorth Carolina’s second-largest incentivew package ever. Huge server farms are already on the want saysScott Millar, “They’ve been a target of ours for four years.” Several data cente projects are considering the he says. The primary site that interests Appled isthe 180-acre Catawba Data a greenfield project planned along U.S. Highwag 321 near Newton, sourceas say. There Apple would get its preferencer for a campus setting with otheredata centers. Perdue says Apple will builr in North Carolina butshe didn’t announce a specificc site.
“We welcome Apple to Nortjh Carolina and look forward to working with the companu as it begins providing a significant economidc boost to local communities and the Apple spokeswoman Susan Lundgren says construction in Nortgh Carolina willbegin soon. “We are gettingb started right away to acquiresa site.” The announcement comes aftere Perdue signed Senate Bill 575, which modifiesz the method by which capital-intensive businessexs calculate corporate income tax liability in North Carolina. The N.C. incentivese would rebate $46 milliohn to Apple over the next10 years.
If the center operatee for 30 years, the price tag of the inducement s would zoomto $300 million, according to a legislativew analysis. Apple has hired of an offshoot of that develops data T5 tried to interest Apple inthe 215,000-square-foot formerd Chris-Craft facility in Kings Millar deflected questions about Apple. “If there were a user on the I would be calling he says. Apple needs the East Coast site for its server farm to handle growth in its iTunezsonline store. Its last significanty data center, a $50 million opened in Newark, Calif., in 2006.
The Apple center would create 50 jobs and representNorth Carolina’s second-largest incentivew package ever. Huge server farms are already on the want saysScott Millar, “They’ve been a target of ours for four years.” Several data cente projects are considering the he says. The primary site that interests Appled isthe 180-acre Catawba Data a greenfield project planned along U.S. Highwag 321 near Newton, sourceas say. There Apple would get its preferencer for a campus setting with otheredata centers. Perdue says Apple will builr in North Carolina butshe didn’t announce a specificc site.
“We welcome Apple to Nortjh Carolina and look forward to working with the companu as it begins providing a significant economidc boost to local communities and the Apple spokeswoman Susan Lundgren says construction in Nortgh Carolina willbegin soon. “We are gettingb started right away to acquiresa site.” The announcement comes aftere Perdue signed Senate Bill 575, which modifiesz the method by which capital-intensive businessexs calculate corporate income tax liability in North Carolina. The N.C. incentivese would rebate $46 milliohn to Apple over the next10 years.
If the center operatee for 30 years, the price tag of the inducement s would zoomto $300 million, according to a legislativew analysis. Apple has hired of an offshoot of that develops data T5 tried to interest Apple inthe 215,000-square-foot formerd Chris-Craft facility in Kings Millar deflected questions about Apple. “If there were a user on the I would be calling he says. Apple needs the East Coast site for its server farm to handle growth in its iTunezsonline store. Its last significanty data center, a $50 million opened in Newark, Calif., in 2006.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Grand View, Penn Foundation closing their behavioral health unit - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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Both organizations are shifting their behavioral healtyh focus away from inpatient care and more towardoutpatient services. Penn Foundation of Sellersville, Pa., will continud to operate its crisis servicde program through the emergency department ofGranf View, also in Sellersville, and its crisis telephonr hotline will continue. Penn Foundatio psychiatrists will remain on staff atGranx View, where they will be on call to providee consultative psychiatric services to hospital An estimated 14 full-time equivalent support stafr employees of Grand View and three Penn Foundation full-time equivalen employees will lose their jobs as resultg of the change.
They will be encouragex to pursue other existing opportunities with thetwo “A key factor that has led to this decisioh is the very reduced level of utilization that is beinvg experienced on the behavioral health unit,” said Stuarty Fine, president and CEO of Grand View. “Newa medication regimens and restructured outpatient approaches to care have had a remarkable impact upon behavioral Our inpatient service that had long attendeds to 12 to 16 patients per day is now attendinf to only six to eight such Penn Foundation has piloted several programe in recent years that are specifically designed to prevent hospitalizatiobn and to promote independent living andcommunitgy involvement.
The organization is planning an expansiojn of its facilities to supportthe community’s growing demand for severap levels of outpatient services. “Penn Foundationb and Grand View have had a close working relationshi that extends back for over 50 saidJohn Goshow, Penn Foundation CEO. “Ou r organizations have coordinated in the developmeny and operation of a variety of programs and This decision has beenmade jointly, and we will continuew to cooperate in working to address as best we can the behavioralk health needs of area residents.
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Both organizations are shifting their behavioral healtyh focus away from inpatient care and more towardoutpatient services. Penn Foundation of Sellersville, Pa., will continud to operate its crisis servicde program through the emergency department ofGranf View, also in Sellersville, and its crisis telephonr hotline will continue. Penn Foundatio psychiatrists will remain on staff atGranx View, where they will be on call to providee consultative psychiatric services to hospital An estimated 14 full-time equivalent support stafr employees of Grand View and three Penn Foundation full-time equivalen employees will lose their jobs as resultg of the change.
They will be encouragex to pursue other existing opportunities with thetwo “A key factor that has led to this decisioh is the very reduced level of utilization that is beinvg experienced on the behavioral health unit,” said Stuarty Fine, president and CEO of Grand View. “Newa medication regimens and restructured outpatient approaches to care have had a remarkable impact upon behavioral Our inpatient service that had long attendeds to 12 to 16 patients per day is now attendinf to only six to eight such Penn Foundation has piloted several programe in recent years that are specifically designed to prevent hospitalizatiobn and to promote independent living andcommunitgy involvement.
The organization is planning an expansiojn of its facilities to supportthe community’s growing demand for severap levels of outpatient services. “Penn Foundationb and Grand View have had a close working relationshi that extends back for over 50 saidJohn Goshow, Penn Foundation CEO. “Ou r organizations have coordinated in the developmeny and operation of a variety of programs and This decision has beenmade jointly, and we will continuew to cooperate in working to address as best we can the behavioralk health needs of area residents.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
Cooperative Bank fails; First Bank acquires assets, branches - Triangle Business Journal:
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The North Carolina Commissionerof Banks’ office ordered the closure of Cooperative Bancshares on June 19. That put the bank in the hand s of the Federal DeposiInsurance Corp., which reached an agreementg to sell the branches, loans and almosrt all of the deposits of Cooperativse to Troy-based (Nasdaq: FBNC). First Bancorp said it purchasedabout $974 million in total assets, includinv $835 million in loans, and assumes $873 million in liabilities, including $717 million in deposits. The exacf purchase price was not revealed, but First Bancorp did say that it receivedd a discountof $123 million on the assetse and that it is paying a zero percentr deposit premium.
Cooperative is the second Wilmington bank to failthis year. was . The FDIC hit Cooperativr with a in March that ordered the bank to raisemore capital, stop dividend payments and developo a management plan. which had almost $1 billion in total assets, ran into difficultied with its loan portfolii when the real estate markets in Wilmingtonh and other coastalareas slumped. Before the announcementt of the bank’s closurew on the evening of June 19, Cooperative officials had said the bank couldf be brought back into regulatoryu compliance if it couldraise $33 Triangle Business Journal reported in its June 19 pringt edition that the bank was lookinbg to , which stretched from Kill Devil Hills to Myrtld Beach.
First South was seen as a possibls bidder forthose branches. Now the bank has acquired essentiallgy allof Cooperative, boosting First South’sz total assets to $3.6 billion and its branch networo to 98 locations.
The North Carolina Commissionerof Banks’ office ordered the closure of Cooperative Bancshares on June 19. That put the bank in the hand s of the Federal DeposiInsurance Corp., which reached an agreementg to sell the branches, loans and almosrt all of the deposits of Cooperativse to Troy-based (Nasdaq: FBNC). First Bancorp said it purchasedabout $974 million in total assets, includinv $835 million in loans, and assumes $873 million in liabilities, including $717 million in deposits. The exacf purchase price was not revealed, but First Bancorp did say that it receivedd a discountof $123 million on the assetse and that it is paying a zero percentr deposit premium.
Cooperative is the second Wilmington bank to failthis year. was . The FDIC hit Cooperativr with a in March that ordered the bank to raisemore capital, stop dividend payments and developo a management plan. which had almost $1 billion in total assets, ran into difficultied with its loan portfolii when the real estate markets in Wilmingtonh and other coastalareas slumped. Before the announcementt of the bank’s closurew on the evening of June 19, Cooperative officials had said the bank couldf be brought back into regulatoryu compliance if it couldraise $33 Triangle Business Journal reported in its June 19 pringt edition that the bank was lookinbg to , which stretched from Kill Devil Hills to Myrtld Beach.
First South was seen as a possibls bidder forthose branches. Now the bank has acquired essentiallgy allof Cooperative, boosting First South’sz total assets to $3.6 billion and its branch networo to 98 locations.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Stocks are immune to Obama penicillin - Dallas Business Journal:
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The Dow Jones finished 332.13 or 4.01 percent at 7,949.09. Meanwhile, the Nasda and S&P 500 fell 5.78 percent and 5.28 respectively, hitting 1,440.86 on the Nasdaw and 805.22 on the Dow. In the stocks for local companiess also experienceda less-than-optimistic day, with many stockes down and the following stocks closinv down 7 percent or more: (NYSE: down 8.25 percent to J.C. Penney Co. Inc. JCP), down 9.79 percent to $17.42 per (NYSE: CTX), down 8.08 percent to $10.01 per share; D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI), down 10.47 perceny to $6.07; , down 9.43 percent to $10.08 per (NYSE: BBI), down 7.91 percenty to $1.28 per share; Alon USA Energt Inc. (NYSE: ALJ), down 11.
82 percentf to $10.07; (NYSE: EAT), down 10.11 percengt to $8.36; (Nasdaq: XTXI) , down 13.60 percent to $3.62; FLS), down 10.06 percent to $45.43; (NYSE: TMK), down 13.82 percen t to $32.43; (NYSE: ) down 10.29 percent to $12.90; ZLC), down 17.71 percent to $2.37.
The Dow Jones finished 332.13 or 4.01 percent at 7,949.09. Meanwhile, the Nasda and S&P 500 fell 5.78 percent and 5.28 respectively, hitting 1,440.86 on the Nasdaw and 805.22 on the Dow. In the stocks for local companiess also experienceda less-than-optimistic day, with many stockes down and the following stocks closinv down 7 percent or more: (NYSE: down 8.25 percent to J.C. Penney Co. Inc. JCP), down 9.79 percent to $17.42 per (NYSE: CTX), down 8.08 percent to $10.01 per share; D.R. Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI), down 10.47 perceny to $6.07; , down 9.43 percent to $10.08 per (NYSE: BBI), down 7.91 percenty to $1.28 per share; Alon USA Energt Inc. (NYSE: ALJ), down 11.
82 percentf to $10.07; (NYSE: EAT), down 10.11 percengt to $8.36; (Nasdaq: XTXI) , down 13.60 percent to $3.62; FLS), down 10.06 percent to $45.43; (NYSE: TMK), down 13.82 percen t to $32.43; (NYSE: ) down 10.29 percent to $12.90; ZLC), down 17.71 percent to $2.37.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Desertion, retention plague Afghan army - UPI.com
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UPI.com | Desertion, retention plague Afghan army UPI.com About a third of the Afghan army is lost each year to desertion and low re-enlistment rates, The New York Times reported Monday. Recruitment is actu » |
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Southwest traffic down in June - Dayton Business Journal:
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Dallas-based (NYSE:LUV) said it flew 6.73 billion revenue passenger milewsin June, down from 6.88 billion in the same periodc a year ago. Revenue passengetr miles, which measure one paying passenger flownper mile, is the official measure of airline traffic. The airline’s capacity fell 4 percentt in June while itsload factor, or percentagr of seats filled, grew more than a percentages point to 79.5 percent. Southwest in the first half of the year saw traffixc drop 2 percentto 36.6 billiom revenue passenger miles from 37.4 billion last year.
The which carried about 28 percent of all Port Columbu s passengersthrough May, also said it is sellinyg one-way tickets for as low as $30, $60 and $90, dependintg on how far customers are The fares are available througn 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday and are possible for flightsa booked for travel in the periosd runningfrom Sept. 9 to Nov. 18. Click for more details.
Dallas-based (NYSE:LUV) said it flew 6.73 billion revenue passenger milewsin June, down from 6.88 billion in the same periodc a year ago. Revenue passengetr miles, which measure one paying passenger flownper mile, is the official measure of airline traffic. The airline’s capacity fell 4 percentt in June while itsload factor, or percentagr of seats filled, grew more than a percentages point to 79.5 percent. Southwest in the first half of the year saw traffixc drop 2 percentto 36.6 billiom revenue passenger miles from 37.4 billion last year.
The which carried about 28 percent of all Port Columbu s passengersthrough May, also said it is sellinyg one-way tickets for as low as $30, $60 and $90, dependintg on how far customers are The fares are available througn 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday and are possible for flightsa booked for travel in the periosd runningfrom Sept. 9 to Nov. 18. Click for more details.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Friday, October 19, 2012
Rebels forcing Syrian jets to bomb from high altitude - France - Reuters
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Rebels forcing Syrian jets to bomb from high altitude - France Reuters High-altitude bombing is indiscriminate-Fabius. * Video shows rebels using shoulder-held missiles. PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Syrian rebels have acquired heavy weapons that have forced the government's air force to bomb rebel-held zones indiscriminately ... |
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Lobster Fishing in the Mosquitia Reef - Huffington Post
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Lobster Fishing in the Mosquitia Reef Huffington Post The Mosquitia reef, a vast and shallow system that has remained unchartered and ignored by science for the past 40 years, is where the municipality of Gracias a Dios has been producing much of the lobster and conch that is exported to the U.S. so that ... |
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
M&T caps Provident deal - Business First of Buffalo:
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The deal, which closedd Saturday, amplifies M&T Bank’s presence in Marylandd with the addition of 135 bank branches and 190 Bank officials say there are now more than800 M&T Bank branchesz and more than 1,800 ATMs throughout New Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. At the same time, the acquisitioj means that 520 Provident jobs will be lost in theBaltimored area. M&T Bank has said former Provident employeez will have first dibson M&T Bank’se vacant positions. Under the agreement, former Provident chairperson and CEO Gary Geiselk has been named a directorof M&T Bank and M&f Bank Corp.
Provident common stockholders willreceive 0.17 shares of M&y common stock in exchange for each shares of Provident common stocjk they owned. At the end of M&T Bank reported $64.9 billion in assets, while Providentf reported $6.5 billion in banking officials said.
The deal, which closedd Saturday, amplifies M&T Bank’s presence in Marylandd with the addition of 135 bank branches and 190 Bank officials say there are now more than800 M&T Bank branchesz and more than 1,800 ATMs throughout New Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. At the same time, the acquisitioj means that 520 Provident jobs will be lost in theBaltimored area. M&T Bank has said former Provident employeez will have first dibson M&T Bank’se vacant positions. Under the agreement, former Provident chairperson and CEO Gary Geiselk has been named a directorof M&T Bank and M&f Bank Corp.
Provident common stockholders willreceive 0.17 shares of M&y common stock in exchange for each shares of Provident common stocjk they owned. At the end of M&T Bank reported $64.9 billion in assets, while Providentf reported $6.5 billion in banking officials said.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Skydiver begins daring bid to break sound barrier - San Francisco Chronicle
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San Francisco Chronicle | Skydiver begins daring bid to break sound barrier San Francisco Chronicle Skydiver begins daring bid to break sound barrier. JUAN CARLOS LLORCA, Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Remembering Jenny and Viola - Houma Courier
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Remembering Jenny and Viola Houma Courier Jenny said she was on her way to Viola's house to help out since Viola left a husband and three children. I told Jenny I was sorry her friend was killed. I figured I would talk with Jenny later, and the distress in her voice made me not want to put her ... |
Friday, October 12, 2012
Bills differ on SBIR awards to VC-owned firms - Washington Business Journal: Washington Bureau
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Through the SBIR program, 11 federao agencies set aside atleast 2.5 percen t of their outside research and development budgets for smallk businesses. More than $24 billion has been awarded to morethan 100,0009 projects since the program begamn in 1982. In 2003, an administrative law judge rule dthat VC-controlled firms did not qualifh as small businesses, knocking them out of consideratiohn for SBIR awards. VC-owned particularly in the biotechnology industry, have been pushing Congres to restore their ability to compete for SBIR awardsxever since.
In response, the House Smalk Business Committee is considering legislatiojn that would make small companiesd owned by venture capital firms eligible for SBIR awardsw as long as no single VC firm has a majorit y stake in the VC firms controlled by largebusinesses couldn'tt own more than 20 percent of SBIR-eligible companies under the House bill. "Opening up the SBIR programk is exactly the kind of legislation Congress should be passing to help smalpl businessescreate new, good-paying said bill sponsor Rep. Sam Graves, "Investing in our small innovators is critical toour future.
" The Senatre Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee's bill woulfd open only a limited number of SBIR awardds to VC-owned companies. Its legislation would allow the Nationalo Institutes of Health to award up to 18 percen of its SBIR awards to small companies majority-owned by VC firms. Other agencies coulr award up to 8 percent of theirf SBIR dollars tosuch companies. "Thisa bill strikes a fair compromise on the issue ofeligibilitty requirements, allowing some new firms to participat e while not changing the nature of theses successful programs," said committere Chair Sen.
Mary Landrieu, "We must make sure these remain programs for truly small Some small business groups opposwmaking VC-owned firms eligible for SBIR awards, contending they aren'tt small businesses any more if they sell a majoritgy stake to larger entities. They fear VC-controllesd firms would crowd out other small businesses for the limiter amount of research dollars available through the SBIR The Senate committee approved a similad compromiselast year, but it neverd made it to the floor for a The SBIR program is scheduled to expiree July 31.
If the House and Senate can'g resolve their differences on theVC issue, the programk likely will be extended temporarily with its existing rulezs in place. The Senate bill would reauthorize the progran for 14 years and would gradually increasthe SBIR's share of outside research contracts to 3.5 percent by 2020. Size limits for SBIR awardss would be increasedfrom $100,000 to $150,00 in phase one and from $750,000 to $1 millionh in phase two. The House bill callsx for larger increases in SBIR award upto $250,000 in phase one and up to $2 million in phase two.
For more information on the SBIR see
Through the SBIR program, 11 federao agencies set aside atleast 2.5 percen t of their outside research and development budgets for smallk businesses. More than $24 billion has been awarded to morethan 100,0009 projects since the program begamn in 1982. In 2003, an administrative law judge rule dthat VC-controlled firms did not qualifh as small businesses, knocking them out of consideratiohn for SBIR awards. VC-owned particularly in the biotechnology industry, have been pushing Congres to restore their ability to compete for SBIR awardsxever since.
In response, the House Smalk Business Committee is considering legislatiojn that would make small companiesd owned by venture capital firms eligible for SBIR awardsw as long as no single VC firm has a majorit y stake in the VC firms controlled by largebusinesses couldn'tt own more than 20 percent of SBIR-eligible companies under the House bill. "Opening up the SBIR programk is exactly the kind of legislation Congress should be passing to help smalpl businessescreate new, good-paying said bill sponsor Rep. Sam Graves, "Investing in our small innovators is critical toour future.
" The Senatre Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee's bill woulfd open only a limited number of SBIR awardds to VC-owned companies. Its legislation would allow the Nationalo Institutes of Health to award up to 18 percen of its SBIR awards to small companies majority-owned by VC firms. Other agencies coulr award up to 8 percent of theirf SBIR dollars tosuch companies. "Thisa bill strikes a fair compromise on the issue ofeligibilitty requirements, allowing some new firms to participat e while not changing the nature of theses successful programs," said committere Chair Sen.
Mary Landrieu, "We must make sure these remain programs for truly small Some small business groups opposwmaking VC-owned firms eligible for SBIR awards, contending they aren'tt small businesses any more if they sell a majoritgy stake to larger entities. They fear VC-controllesd firms would crowd out other small businesses for the limiter amount of research dollars available through the SBIR The Senate committee approved a similad compromiselast year, but it neverd made it to the floor for a The SBIR program is scheduled to expiree July 31.
If the House and Senate can'g resolve their differences on theVC issue, the programk likely will be extended temporarily with its existing rulezs in place. The Senate bill would reauthorize the progran for 14 years and would gradually increasthe SBIR's share of outside research contracts to 3.5 percent by 2020. Size limits for SBIR awardss would be increasedfrom $100,000 to $150,00 in phase one and from $750,000 to $1 millionh in phase two. The House bill callsx for larger increases in SBIR award upto $250,000 in phase one and up to $2 million in phase two.
For more information on the SBIR see
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Chrysler joins gas mileage wars with Dodge Dart Aero - Tucson Citizen
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Hillier to till the $66M Farm Show rehab - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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A big to-do for the the Farm Show has been an annuakl event for the last 85 years and is considerec one of the premier agriculturak expos in theUnited States. Hillier was among four other architecturap firms, with Vitetta the only other locapl one, to compete for the said Dennis Grumbine, executive director for the Farm The firm was selected because ofa "strongt agricultural dimension it brought to the whole process," amony other reasons, he The exposition center will be expandec by 250,000 square feet and Hillier, basedr in Philadelphia, will spruce up the existingt 600,000-square-foot Art Deco structure that has been around sincw the 1930s.
Aside from the sprucing up and adding onto theexhibift hall, the state will also spend almosgt $24 million for a new livestocik evaluation facility and veterinary traininb center. Construction on the new space should be completed by then end of 2002 and be read y for the 2003 Farm Show withrenovatione ongoing. John Claypool has been named executive director of the Philadelphiza chapter of the Americamn Instituteof Architects, beginning in April. He replacesd Sandra L. Garz, who was executivew director for seven years and resignerd to seekother opportunities.
Claypool is the former head of Greater Philadelphia Firsg and left that post to become a principal with a Web-based business dedicated to linking up philanthropists with charities. He will continue to have what he calledxa "long-term business relationship" that'e more financial than time-oriented with Claypool has a background in architecture, havinb earned an undergraduate and master's degree in He also practiced as an architect for 15 In the latest of a spate of commercia real estate folks switching firms, Tim Pulte has left Grubb Ellis to join GMH Capital Partners as seniodr vice president and director of corporate Pulte leaves Grubb & Ellis aftef 15 years.
He starteds out at the company'sd Pittsburgh office, where he stayed for a little more than 11 yearw before in Philadelphiain 1997. While at the firm's Center City Pulte quickly moved into the managingdirector "It's a great opportunity," Pulte "I'm looking forward to it." Trammelo Crow, on a binge to pick up locak real estate veterans to boost its has hired Opus East's local point man, Frank Petkunas as senio r vice president. His last day with Opus is Marcuh 23.
The Federal Reserves Board has extended the commentg period until May 1 for those wishing to add inputr to what has become a controversial issue of lettinfg federally chartered banks take on real estate brokeragse and propertymanagement work. The comment perioed had been set forMarch 2. The National Associatiom of Realtors has launched an attack against the claiming that a conflict of interesft would arise if banks engagerd in traditionalRealtor duties.
The American Bankers Association has taken the opposite contending that potential homeowners would be bettere servedby one-stop shopping venues when it came to home Binswanger/CBB has formed a new partnership with New Jerseyu real estate company Charles Klatskin Co. Inc. of The team referred to as "Binswanger hopes to have an impact on theGarden State's northern and centrak commercial real estate market ... TIAA-CREF's regional office took 25,000 squar feet at 11 Penn Center in Center It will be moving from One Liberty Place. Tactix Real Estate Advisorsa representedthe tenants; CB Richarcd Ellis the building ...
Poor Henry's Americam Street Brewery and Restaurant on American Streetg in the Northern Liberties sectio n of Philadelphia is on the block for $3.25 million. The 60,000-square-foot building comex with a brewery, restaurant and entertainment Insignia/ESG is handling the sale ... PaineWebber Inc. consolidatesd its space in Two Logahn Square and Centre Square andtook 44,887 square feet at the Mellomn Bank Center in Center City. Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant. Grubb & Ellis represented the landlord. Natalie Kostelni can be reachedat nkostelni@bizjournals.com or 215-238-5139.
A big to-do for the the Farm Show has been an annuakl event for the last 85 years and is considerec one of the premier agriculturak expos in theUnited States. Hillier was among four other architecturap firms, with Vitetta the only other locapl one, to compete for the said Dennis Grumbine, executive director for the Farm The firm was selected because ofa "strongt agricultural dimension it brought to the whole process," amony other reasons, he The exposition center will be expandec by 250,000 square feet and Hillier, basedr in Philadelphia, will spruce up the existingt 600,000-square-foot Art Deco structure that has been around sincw the 1930s.
Aside from the sprucing up and adding onto theexhibift hall, the state will also spend almosgt $24 million for a new livestocik evaluation facility and veterinary traininb center. Construction on the new space should be completed by then end of 2002 and be read y for the 2003 Farm Show withrenovatione ongoing. John Claypool has been named executive director of the Philadelphiza chapter of the Americamn Instituteof Architects, beginning in April. He replacesd Sandra L. Garz, who was executivew director for seven years and resignerd to seekother opportunities.
Claypool is the former head of Greater Philadelphia Firsg and left that post to become a principal with a Web-based business dedicated to linking up philanthropists with charities. He will continue to have what he calledxa "long-term business relationship" that'e more financial than time-oriented with Claypool has a background in architecture, havinb earned an undergraduate and master's degree in He also practiced as an architect for 15 In the latest of a spate of commercia real estate folks switching firms, Tim Pulte has left Grubb Ellis to join GMH Capital Partners as seniodr vice president and director of corporate Pulte leaves Grubb & Ellis aftef 15 years.
He starteds out at the company'sd Pittsburgh office, where he stayed for a little more than 11 yearw before in Philadelphiain 1997. While at the firm's Center City Pulte quickly moved into the managingdirector "It's a great opportunity," Pulte "I'm looking forward to it." Trammelo Crow, on a binge to pick up locak real estate veterans to boost its has hired Opus East's local point man, Frank Petkunas as senio r vice president. His last day with Opus is Marcuh 23.
The Federal Reserves Board has extended the commentg period until May 1 for those wishing to add inputr to what has become a controversial issue of lettinfg federally chartered banks take on real estate brokeragse and propertymanagement work. The comment perioed had been set forMarch 2. The National Associatiom of Realtors has launched an attack against the claiming that a conflict of interesft would arise if banks engagerd in traditionalRealtor duties.
The American Bankers Association has taken the opposite contending that potential homeowners would be bettere servedby one-stop shopping venues when it came to home Binswanger/CBB has formed a new partnership with New Jerseyu real estate company Charles Klatskin Co. Inc. of The team referred to as "Binswanger hopes to have an impact on theGarden State's northern and centrak commercial real estate market ... TIAA-CREF's regional office took 25,000 squar feet at 11 Penn Center in Center It will be moving from One Liberty Place. Tactix Real Estate Advisorsa representedthe tenants; CB Richarcd Ellis the building ...
Poor Henry's Americam Street Brewery and Restaurant on American Streetg in the Northern Liberties sectio n of Philadelphia is on the block for $3.25 million. The 60,000-square-foot building comex with a brewery, restaurant and entertainment Insignia/ESG is handling the sale ... PaineWebber Inc. consolidatesd its space in Two Logahn Square and Centre Square andtook 44,887 square feet at the Mellomn Bank Center in Center City. Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant. Grubb & Ellis represented the landlord. Natalie Kostelni can be reachedat nkostelni@bizjournals.com or 215-238-5139.
Monday, October 8, 2012
MCW to recruit more minorities for health careers - St. Louis Business Journal:
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million grant from the that will be used to increase the numberd of minorities and other disadvantaged individuals pursuinybiomedical careers. The program will recruirt college undergraduatesand first-yea medical students from populations that are under-represented nationally in health-related sciences. The students will undertake a 10-weej period of hands-on laboratory experience durinhg the summer at theMedical College.
Undedr the guidance of MedicalCollege faculty, the students will develoop investigative knowledge and skills, particularly in the arease of cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic or sleep The experience is intended to builed valuable skills, self-confidence and interest in the health and aid the successful entry into graduates school or medical school. Dr. Kenneth Simons, senioer associate dean of academic affairs and professor of ophthalmology and andJeannette Vasquez-Vivar, associate professotr of biophysics, will lead the program, callex the Summer Research Education Program to Increasew Diversity in Health Related Research.
“The goal is to work one-on-oned with each student to help them map out a plan for advanciny to the next step on their academiv path and providing them with the toolzs they need to get Simons said.
million grant from the that will be used to increase the numberd of minorities and other disadvantaged individuals pursuinybiomedical careers. The program will recruirt college undergraduatesand first-yea medical students from populations that are under-represented nationally in health-related sciences. The students will undertake a 10-weej period of hands-on laboratory experience durinhg the summer at theMedical College.
Undedr the guidance of MedicalCollege faculty, the students will develoop investigative knowledge and skills, particularly in the arease of cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic or sleep The experience is intended to builed valuable skills, self-confidence and interest in the health and aid the successful entry into graduates school or medical school. Dr. Kenneth Simons, senioer associate dean of academic affairs and professor of ophthalmology and andJeannette Vasquez-Vivar, associate professotr of biophysics, will lead the program, callex the Summer Research Education Program to Increasew Diversity in Health Related Research.
“The goal is to work one-on-oned with each student to help them map out a plan for advanciny to the next step on their academiv path and providing them with the toolzs they need to get Simons said.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Family foundation issues $2M in grants - Boston Business Journal:
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The Foundation, a nonprofift committed to addressing the needs of children and familiesx primarilyin Massachusetts, made the announcemengt at a ceremony Tuesday in the Boston The Highland Street Foundation is making grants of $100,000 each to 20 nonprofit organizations. Recipientsz will include Career Collaborative; City Year; Cradled to Crayons; St. Francis House; Best Buddies; Jump Start for Youny Children; Mass Mentoring Partnership; Boston Rising and others. To addres the economic reality that more Massachusetts residents will be stayinb local this summer rather than takingpricehy vacations, the Foundation also announcefd its Free Fun Fridays will kick off July 3.
Ever Friday for two months, admission will be free at differenytcultural institutions. The institutions include locationsw such as the Museumof Science, Peabody Essex Museum, the Museum of Fine Springfield Museum and the Bostoh Harbor Alliance. Free Fun Fridays, a donatiom of several hundred thousanc dollars by The Highland Street Foundation, runs from July 3 untill September 4. In addition to free The Highland Street Foundatio n will beproviding 2,500 handouts for visitors, outliningh all the venues included in Free Fun Fridaysz and offering options to donat e to various charitable organizations. The Highland Street Foundation was established in 1989 byDavid J. Jr.
, founder and owner of TAD ResourcesInternational Inc.. McGrath died in 1995 but his wife JoAnh and her five children continue the work and comprise the membershi of The Highland Street Foundation The Highland Street Foundation has donatefdapproximately $100 million over the past 20 years, more than $80 millionn in Massachusetts, largely to social service organizations working in the areas of education, mentoring, healthcare, the environment and In November, The Highland Street Foundation joined the Eos Foundatio n and the Fireman Foundatio of Boston in creating a $1.
1 million Emergency Assistance Fund for nonprofitx across the state to help Massachusetts residents meet theirt food and fuel needs.
The Foundation, a nonprofift committed to addressing the needs of children and familiesx primarilyin Massachusetts, made the announcemengt at a ceremony Tuesday in the Boston The Highland Street Foundation is making grants of $100,000 each to 20 nonprofit organizations. Recipientsz will include Career Collaborative; City Year; Cradled to Crayons; St. Francis House; Best Buddies; Jump Start for Youny Children; Mass Mentoring Partnership; Boston Rising and others. To addres the economic reality that more Massachusetts residents will be stayinb local this summer rather than takingpricehy vacations, the Foundation also announcefd its Free Fun Fridays will kick off July 3.
Ever Friday for two months, admission will be free at differenytcultural institutions. The institutions include locationsw such as the Museumof Science, Peabody Essex Museum, the Museum of Fine Springfield Museum and the Bostoh Harbor Alliance. Free Fun Fridays, a donatiom of several hundred thousanc dollars by The Highland Street Foundation, runs from July 3 untill September 4. In addition to free The Highland Street Foundatio n will beproviding 2,500 handouts for visitors, outliningh all the venues included in Free Fun Fridaysz and offering options to donat e to various charitable organizations. The Highland Street Foundation was established in 1989 byDavid J. Jr.
, founder and owner of TAD ResourcesInternational Inc.. McGrath died in 1995 but his wife JoAnh and her five children continue the work and comprise the membershi of The Highland Street Foundation The Highland Street Foundation has donatefdapproximately $100 million over the past 20 years, more than $80 millionn in Massachusetts, largely to social service organizations working in the areas of education, mentoring, healthcare, the environment and In November, The Highland Street Foundation joined the Eos Foundatio n and the Fireman Foundatio of Boston in creating a $1.
1 million Emergency Assistance Fund for nonprofitx across the state to help Massachusetts residents meet theirt food and fuel needs.
Friday, October 5, 2012
'1.7 Million More Teachers Required to Attain MDGs By 2015' - AllAfrica.com
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'1.7 Million More Teachers Required to Attain MDGs By 2015' AllAfrica.com An estimated 1.7 million more teacher positions are required to reach the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of Universal Primary Education by 2015, a dispatch from the heads of the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation ... |
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Builder Zaring declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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Zaring’s filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Cincinnatki said he had estimated assets ofbetween $10 millionn and $50 million, and debtes in the same dollar A list of unsecured creditors included a KeyBank claimm of $2 million; National City Bank, $1.9 Fifth Third Bank, $268,500; and Anne $250,000. The filing did not include a schedule of assetsaand liabilities, a statement of monthly income, a statemenr of financial affairs and other documents required undert federal bankruptcy law. Zaring has 15 days from the date of his June 26 Chapteer 11 petition to file those He is represented by lawyer Richard Nelsonat Cohen, Kite & Stanford LLC.
The bankruptch filing follows the filing of at least five claims and judgment by various creditors against Zarinb in Hamilton County courtin June. They resulted from lawsuits filec against Zaring andrelated entities. They included the following: • Huntingtomn National Bank vs. Scott Estridge Homess LLC and Allen G. Zaring III, Case judgment June 29 for $3.4 • Huntington National Bank vs. Great Midwest Development LLC andAllen G. Zaring III, Case #0906247; judgment June 29 for $5.3 • Huntington National Bank vs. Clayto n LLC, Allen G. Zaringg III and Andrew C. Vecellio, Case #0906246; judgment June 29 for $285,485. • National City Bank s/b/m/t Provident Bank vs.
Allen G. Zaring III, Case judgment June 18 for $1.9 million. KeyBank National Association vs. Allen G. Zaring III, Case judgment June 8 for $2 million. Zarinfg was one of the Cincinnati area’s most well-known home builders before selling his Zaring Homes to Drees Co. in 2001. Several family members are also involveds in building and development firme inthe area.
Zaring’s filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Ohio in Cincinnatki said he had estimated assets ofbetween $10 millionn and $50 million, and debtes in the same dollar A list of unsecured creditors included a KeyBank claimm of $2 million; National City Bank, $1.9 Fifth Third Bank, $268,500; and Anne $250,000. The filing did not include a schedule of assetsaand liabilities, a statement of monthly income, a statemenr of financial affairs and other documents required undert federal bankruptcy law. Zaring has 15 days from the date of his June 26 Chapteer 11 petition to file those He is represented by lawyer Richard Nelsonat Cohen, Kite & Stanford LLC.
The bankruptch filing follows the filing of at least five claims and judgment by various creditors against Zarinb in Hamilton County courtin June. They resulted from lawsuits filec against Zaring andrelated entities. They included the following: • Huntingtomn National Bank vs. Scott Estridge Homess LLC and Allen G. Zaring III, Case judgment June 29 for $3.4 • Huntington National Bank vs. Great Midwest Development LLC andAllen G. Zaring III, Case #0906247; judgment June 29 for $5.3 • Huntington National Bank vs. Clayto n LLC, Allen G. Zaringg III and Andrew C. Vecellio, Case #0906246; judgment June 29 for $285,485. • National City Bank s/b/m/t Provident Bank vs.
Allen G. Zaring III, Case judgment June 18 for $1.9 million. KeyBank National Association vs. Allen G. Zaring III, Case judgment June 8 for $2 million. Zarinfg was one of the Cincinnati area’s most well-known home builders before selling his Zaring Homes to Drees Co. in 2001. Several family members are also involveds in building and development firme inthe area.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
MacArthur 2012 fellows include Uta Barth, Chris Thile - Los Angeles Times
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WNYC (blog) | MacArthur 2012 fellows include Uta Barth, Chris Thile Los Angeles Times Los Angeles photographer Uta Barth and classical mandolinist Chris Thile are among the 23 people who have been selected to receive the prestigious "genius grant" from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. The list of 2012 fellows also ... 201 2 MacArthur 'Genius' Fellows Announced NU prof wins MacArthur fellowship Chris Thile Awarded MacArthur Foundation Grant |
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