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Saturday, September 29, 2012
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Luscious ways with lips - Sydney Morning Herald (blog)
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Pension agency sells $106 million in Delta stock - Business First of Buffalo:
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sold 5.9 million Delta sharew during February, netting roughly $106 millioj for the federally backed pension The sale ofroughly 5.3 million Deltwa shares was completed as a series of 14 tradex from Feb. 1 through Feb. 21, according to a Securitiees and Exchange Commissionfiling Feb. 28. As a resulyt of this sale, the pension organization holds 43.5 millio n shares, or 14.9 percent of Delta'd common stock. It is the airline's second-largestf shareholder. Gary Pastorius, a Pension Benefit Guaranty declined to comment on thespecificf sale.
Pastorius said the agency contracts with outsidermoney managers, through the standard governmenrt contracting process, to oversee the agency's investments and meet certain objectives. The stock sales coincider with a spike in its share price as merger talks heated up between Delta Air Linewsand . Delta's shares topped out at the same price, about on both Feb. 1 and Feb. 7 as talksd of a consolidation peaked. Pensio n Benefit Guaranty Corp.'s biggest trades came during a three-da period, disposing of 1.3 million shares on Feb. 6 at $18.1 per share, 950,000 shares on Feb. 7 at $18.378 and 810,200 shares on Feb. 8 at $18.26.
The mergerws talks have since cooled, and Delta's stock pric has receded. As of presws time, the stock was trading near $13.30 per share. A Detroit-basedc restructuring firm has opened a local and hired two industry veterans torun it. MacKenzie & Dunleavy manages bankruptcy and turnaround cases in five office s acrossthe globe: Detroit, Chicago, New York, Dayton, Ohio, and Senior Managing Director Jeffrety Armstrong, one of the two heads of the new locapl office, said the move was motivatede by the firm's desire to expand into the Southeast for the long-term, and wasn't purely drivenb by a looming broader economic slowdown.
Greg the new managing director, will run Conway, MacKenzie's locak office with Armstrong. Both have worked in the turnaroundc industry for roughlytwo decades, restructuringy companies in the retail, manufacturing, transportation and financial institution sectors. Prior to joininf Conway, MacKenzie, Armstrong was a founder and local managingt partnerfor . Charleston joined the firm from publisherrThomson Gale. He previously worked at as a restructurinh consultant. Sea Change? 's overhau continues. The Alpharetta-based bank, with more than $1 billiomn in assets, announced March 3 new executive appointmentds in the continued change of theailintg bank's staff.
The bank's board appointed John Brothersx chief operating officer and David Edwardas chiefcredit officer.
sold 5.9 million Delta sharew during February, netting roughly $106 millioj for the federally backed pension The sale ofroughly 5.3 million Deltwa shares was completed as a series of 14 tradex from Feb. 1 through Feb. 21, according to a Securitiees and Exchange Commissionfiling Feb. 28. As a resulyt of this sale, the pension organization holds 43.5 millio n shares, or 14.9 percent of Delta'd common stock. It is the airline's second-largestf shareholder. Gary Pastorius, a Pension Benefit Guaranty declined to comment on thespecificf sale.
Pastorius said the agency contracts with outsidermoney managers, through the standard governmenrt contracting process, to oversee the agency's investments and meet certain objectives. The stock sales coincider with a spike in its share price as merger talks heated up between Delta Air Linewsand . Delta's shares topped out at the same price, about on both Feb. 1 and Feb. 7 as talksd of a consolidation peaked. Pensio n Benefit Guaranty Corp.'s biggest trades came during a three-da period, disposing of 1.3 million shares on Feb. 6 at $18.1 per share, 950,000 shares on Feb. 7 at $18.378 and 810,200 shares on Feb. 8 at $18.26.
The mergerws talks have since cooled, and Delta's stock pric has receded. As of presws time, the stock was trading near $13.30 per share. A Detroit-basedc restructuring firm has opened a local and hired two industry veterans torun it. MacKenzie & Dunleavy manages bankruptcy and turnaround cases in five office s acrossthe globe: Detroit, Chicago, New York, Dayton, Ohio, and Senior Managing Director Jeffrety Armstrong, one of the two heads of the new locapl office, said the move was motivatede by the firm's desire to expand into the Southeast for the long-term, and wasn't purely drivenb by a looming broader economic slowdown.
Greg the new managing director, will run Conway, MacKenzie's locak office with Armstrong. Both have worked in the turnaroundc industry for roughlytwo decades, restructuringy companies in the retail, manufacturing, transportation and financial institution sectors. Prior to joininf Conway, MacKenzie, Armstrong was a founder and local managingt partnerfor . Charleston joined the firm from publisherrThomson Gale. He previously worked at as a restructurinh consultant. Sea Change? 's overhau continues. The Alpharetta-based bank, with more than $1 billiomn in assets, announced March 3 new executive appointmentds in the continued change of theailintg bank's staff.
The bank's board appointed John Brothersx chief operating officer and David Edwardas chiefcredit officer.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Intrust Arena lands state wrestling tourney - Business First of Columbus:
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Arena manager Chris Presson, who works for management company , says the has a one-year contract. The tournament earlier this year was held at theKansasw Coliseum’s Britt Brown Arena, which will close when Intrustt Bank Arena opens in January. “As a safetty valve for both usand them, they wante to do a one-year deal. We wanted to make sure it Presson says. This is the first high schoolp sports eventthe 15,000-seat arenaq has attracted. Presson says he eventually hopes to lurethe 1A-4qA state wrestling tournaments as well so the wholw event is under one roof, much like the state trac meet at Cessna Stadium at .
Pressonh also says the contract also opens up a relationship between SMG and with the possibility of luring othetr state highschool events. “Thag is a big get for us. That is a majord feather in our cap,” Presson He declined to disclose the termx ofthe deal. “Theh were very easy to work with. They were very diligent in protectiny thosethey represent,” he says.
Arena manager Chris Presson, who works for management company , says the has a one-year contract. The tournament earlier this year was held at theKansasw Coliseum’s Britt Brown Arena, which will close when Intrustt Bank Arena opens in January. “As a safetty valve for both usand them, they wante to do a one-year deal. We wanted to make sure it Presson says. This is the first high schoolp sports eventthe 15,000-seat arenaq has attracted. Presson says he eventually hopes to lurethe 1A-4qA state wrestling tournaments as well so the wholw event is under one roof, much like the state trac meet at Cessna Stadium at .
Pressonh also says the contract also opens up a relationship between SMG and with the possibility of luring othetr state highschool events. “Thag is a big get for us. That is a majord feather in our cap,” Presson He declined to disclose the termx ofthe deal. “Theh were very easy to work with. They were very diligent in protectiny thosethey represent,” he says.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Milbank: More substance, less Mitt - Chippewa Herald
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ABC News | Milbank: More substance, less Mitt Chippewa Herald SARASOTA, Fla. â€" The best political minds at Romney headquarters have come up with an antidote to the candidate's floundering presidential bid: “More Mitt†â€" putting more of him in front of more voters more often. This is supposed to be a good thing? Romney defends schedule, promises less fundraising Romney says he'll spend less time fundraising |
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Toby Keith
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The restaurant — named for country singee Toby Keith and his 2003hit single, “I Love This — has signed a lease for 15,000 squares feet at The Shoppes at West End, a lifestyl e center scheduled to open later this year at the intersectiojn of Highway 100 and Interstate 394 in St. Louis I Love This Bar & Grillk will feature family dining, an 85-foog bar shaped like a guitar, a mechanical bull and a stagw that will host live entertainment severa l nightsa week, including a performance by Keith at the restaurant’xs grand opening. The restaurant’s menu will featurwe Southern-style fare, such as chicken-fried stealk and meatloaf.
Some of the more unique offeringw will include fried bologna sandwichesand deep-frie d Twinkies. It will feature traditionalo sports-bar decor with a country There will be lots of woodand leather, plus more than 50 plasmqa televisions. I Love This Bar Grill will host live entertainmenftevery Thursday, Friday and Saturday night when it first then ramp up to six nights a week over There will be seating for more than 1,00p0 people. The venue also will have a retail stores selling TobyKeith merchandise, barbecue sauce and The restaurant will be owned by Arizonaz businessman Frank Capri, who recently opened an I Love This Bar Grill franchise in Mesa, Ariz.
The chain also has locationz inLas Vegas, Oklahoma City and Kansas City, Mo., and plansa to open a location in Auburn Mich., later this I Love This Bar & Grill shoulc be a major entertainment attraction for West End, helpinbg set it apart from other local malls, said Mark vice president of real estate at Cincinnati-bases Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate Inc., which was retainer by developer DukeRealty Corp., based in Indianapolis, to fill the project’xs 331,000-square-foot retail component with “I think it’s even goiny to draw from way outside of Minneapolis and St. Fallon said. “That’s the idea behins it.
” Other major West End tenantsz will include anupscale Roundy’s grocery and a Kerasotews ShowPlace Theatre 14-screen movie complex. I Love This Bar Grill should be successful at West End because Minnesotz is a strong market for countru music andthere aren’t any significant musicf venues in the western said Dick Grones, principal at Edina-based Cambridge Commercial “Live entertainment in the suburbs is really hard to find. And that’a a strong ingredient to stir into the mix for the cente because it brings an additionaol demographic that they might notget otherwise.
” I Love This Bar Grill selected West End over the , wherw another celebrity-backed country music bar, Gatlin Brothers Music City Grille, used to have a Costs may have played a role in that but I Love This Bar & Grill will generate more attentionn at West End than it would have at Mall of Grones said. “They can really stand out [at West End] and not have so many othert entertainment venues tocompete with.
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The restaurant — named for country singee Toby Keith and his 2003hit single, “I Love This — has signed a lease for 15,000 squares feet at The Shoppes at West End, a lifestyl e center scheduled to open later this year at the intersectiojn of Highway 100 and Interstate 394 in St. Louis I Love This Bar & Grillk will feature family dining, an 85-foog bar shaped like a guitar, a mechanical bull and a stagw that will host live entertainment severa l nightsa week, including a performance by Keith at the restaurant’xs grand opening. The restaurant’s menu will featurwe Southern-style fare, such as chicken-fried stealk and meatloaf.
Some of the more unique offeringw will include fried bologna sandwichesand deep-frie d Twinkies. It will feature traditionalo sports-bar decor with a country There will be lots of woodand leather, plus more than 50 plasmqa televisions. I Love This Bar Grill will host live entertainmenftevery Thursday, Friday and Saturday night when it first then ramp up to six nights a week over There will be seating for more than 1,00p0 people. The venue also will have a retail stores selling TobyKeith merchandise, barbecue sauce and The restaurant will be owned by Arizonaz businessman Frank Capri, who recently opened an I Love This Bar Grill franchise in Mesa, Ariz.
The chain also has locationz inLas Vegas, Oklahoma City and Kansas City, Mo., and plansa to open a location in Auburn Mich., later this I Love This Bar & Grill shoulc be a major entertainment attraction for West End, helpinbg set it apart from other local malls, said Mark vice president of real estate at Cincinnati-bases Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate Inc., which was retainer by developer DukeRealty Corp., based in Indianapolis, to fill the project’xs 331,000-square-foot retail component with “I think it’s even goiny to draw from way outside of Minneapolis and St. Fallon said. “That’s the idea behins it.
” Other major West End tenantsz will include anupscale Roundy’s grocery and a Kerasotews ShowPlace Theatre 14-screen movie complex. I Love This Bar Grill should be successful at West End because Minnesotz is a strong market for countru music andthere aren’t any significant musicf venues in the western said Dick Grones, principal at Edina-based Cambridge Commercial “Live entertainment in the suburbs is really hard to find. And that’a a strong ingredient to stir into the mix for the cente because it brings an additionaol demographic that they might notget otherwise.
” I Love This Bar Grill selected West End over the , wherw another celebrity-backed country music bar, Gatlin Brothers Music City Grille, used to have a Costs may have played a role in that but I Love This Bar & Grill will generate more attentionn at West End than it would have at Mall of Grones said. “They can really stand out [at West End] and not have so many othert entertainment venues tocompete with.
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Friday, September 21, 2012
Audience Inc. (NASDAQ:ANDC): is Down 67% Good News? - Expedated
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Expedated | Audience Inc. (NASDAQ:ANDC): is Down 67% Good News? Expedated Tomahawk, WI 9/6/12 (Expedated) â€" Good News, Good News! The economy has added 96.000 new jobs! The jobless rate peaked at 10% in October of 2009 and now three years later we are near 8%. The unemployed percentage has dropped by two tenths ... |
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Middle schools in Buffalo - Boston Business Journal:
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Business First ’s 2009 rankings of 211 Wester n New York middle schools include the following Buffalo schools. Each is preceded by its rank in theoverallp standings: • 4. City Honors School • 13. St. Mark’s School (Buffalo) 20. Nardin Academy ES (Buffalo) • 77. P.S. 56 Fredericok Law Olmsted (Buffalo) • 85. Tapestry CS (Buffalo) 102. Westminster Community CS (Buffalo) 131. St. Margaret School • 135. Ambrose Catholic Academyh (Buffalo) • 136. Catholic Academy of West Buffaloo (Buffalo) • 155. South Buffalo CS (Buffalo) • 158. St. Josephj School (Buffalo) • 164. P.S. 81 (Buffalo) • 165. P.S.
32 Bennetty Park Montessori School (Buffalo) • 167. Notrd Dame Academy (Buffalo) • 175. P.S. 72 Lorraine ES • 176. Visual & Performing Arts Academh (Buffalo) • 177. Our Lady of Blacmk Rock (Buffalo) • 178. Trinity Catholic Academy (Buffalo) • 179. P.S. 69 Houghto n Academy (Buffalo)
Business First ’s 2009 rankings of 211 Wester n New York middle schools include the following Buffalo schools. Each is preceded by its rank in theoverallp standings: • 4. City Honors School • 13. St. Mark’s School (Buffalo) 20. Nardin Academy ES (Buffalo) • 77. P.S. 56 Fredericok Law Olmsted (Buffalo) • 85. Tapestry CS (Buffalo) 102. Westminster Community CS (Buffalo) 131. St. Margaret School • 135. Ambrose Catholic Academyh (Buffalo) • 136. Catholic Academy of West Buffaloo (Buffalo) • 155. South Buffalo CS (Buffalo) • 158. St. Josephj School (Buffalo) • 164. P.S. 81 (Buffalo) • 165. P.S.
32 Bennetty Park Montessori School (Buffalo) • 167. Notrd Dame Academy (Buffalo) • 175. P.S. 72 Lorraine ES • 176. Visual & Performing Arts Academh (Buffalo) • 177. Our Lady of Blacmk Rock (Buffalo) • 178. Trinity Catholic Academy (Buffalo) • 179. P.S. 69 Houghto n Academy (Buffalo)
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Aqua Hotels gets deal to manage Maui resort - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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The move is the Waikikii hotel-management company’s first foray to the Neighbore Islands and the first time it will manageda resort. Aqua’s management of the , whicu began Jan. 1, also represents the introductiobn of a boutique property on Maui that will go head to head againsg some ofthe state’a most expensive resorts. The property, whichb sits on 15 lush, secludedx acres on a hillside above the Wailesgolf courses, is expected to undergo renovation s that will include room and pool No staff changes are planned, althougu it is unclear whether top-levekl managers will be Built in the late 1980s as an exclusived club for affluent Japanese vacationers it still offers traditional men’s and women’s ofuro hot baths Diamond Wailea Resort receives generalluy high marks from online travel companies.
A few however, have complained about a dated, rundown decor. TripAdvisorf lists the average room price at roughly the going rate in Wailesa duringnonpeak seasons. Aqua executives see both short- and long-term opportunity to expandr despite the ongoing recessionand Maui’zs moribund visitor industry. “We are absolutelyt convinced our resort-oriented, boutique-experience conceptf is what consumers want and worksw extremely wellin Hawaii,” said Ben Rafter, Aqua’sx president and CEO. “We are confident that Hawaiiu will rebound, as it has several times in the andemerge stronger. As this propertyg develops as a boutique, we will be well-positioned.
” The resort’s owner, Blacmk Diamond Hospitality Investments of which selected Aqua to managrethe 72-room, all-suite resort, did not respondf to PBN’s request for comment. Rafte r said he could not disclose detailsof Aqua’ss contract or the property’s worth. He described Black Diamond as a group of local investors withhotell experience. It registered with the state as a realestatse limited-liability company in February 2007. founded in 2001 by long-time Hawaii hotelie r Mike Paulin, manages 12 Waikiki properties, includin g budget hotels under Aqua’s Lite brand such as Park Shore Waikikk and midscale Boutique brand properties suchas .
Aqua’sx inventory comprises “condotel” rooms leasexd to Aqua by their owners and standarxdhotel rooms, some of which Aqua owns but most of whichh it manages for developers. Aqua has grown posting a 238 percent revenue growth from 2005to 2007. As it has expandedf its portfolio it has pushed renovations that haveexceeded $40 million. Last Aqua became Hawaii’s first employee-owned hotel Paulin, who previously managed Maui hotels forand , has had his eye on Diamonde Wailea for a long time.
“Wailea has probably three or four of the most luxuriouxs hotelson earth, with the [Fairmont] Kea the Grand Wailea and the Four Seasonds consistently ranked in the top 100 worldwide,” he “So this is probably the premiere destination in the certainly in Hawaii. With the ambient weather and the attraction of theWailew area, it’s perfect for the international market as well as quicok trips from the West Coast.
” Enteringb the Wailea market is a departure and a challengwe for Aqua, whose Waikiki guests represent a different markety than the affluent travelers likely to pick the While boutique hotels differentiate themselves from chaibn and branded hotels by playing up intimate yet high-caliber facilities and service, Aqua’s boutiqued Waikiki properties are mainly no-fring operations that charge in the $100 range, depending on the Last August, Aqua lost management of Waikiki’s Hoteo Renew, which charges in the $300-$370o range. Hotel Renew was the and only, Aqua propertg under the Elite brand.
Hotel Rene acting general manager Dan Howeryt saidZ Tower, which owns Hotel replaced Aqua with the , a membee of Luxe Worldwide Hotels. He said only that the changde was made because Z Tower wantede to take the hotel in anew direction.
The move is the Waikikii hotel-management company’s first foray to the Neighbore Islands and the first time it will manageda resort. Aqua’s management of the , whicu began Jan. 1, also represents the introductiobn of a boutique property on Maui that will go head to head againsg some ofthe state’a most expensive resorts. The property, whichb sits on 15 lush, secludedx acres on a hillside above the Wailesgolf courses, is expected to undergo renovation s that will include room and pool No staff changes are planned, althougu it is unclear whether top-levekl managers will be Built in the late 1980s as an exclusived club for affluent Japanese vacationers it still offers traditional men’s and women’s ofuro hot baths Diamond Wailea Resort receives generalluy high marks from online travel companies.
A few however, have complained about a dated, rundown decor. TripAdvisorf lists the average room price at roughly the going rate in Wailesa duringnonpeak seasons. Aqua executives see both short- and long-term opportunity to expandr despite the ongoing recessionand Maui’zs moribund visitor industry. “We are absolutelyt convinced our resort-oriented, boutique-experience conceptf is what consumers want and worksw extremely wellin Hawaii,” said Ben Rafter, Aqua’sx president and CEO. “We are confident that Hawaiiu will rebound, as it has several times in the andemerge stronger. As this propertyg develops as a boutique, we will be well-positioned.
” The resort’s owner, Blacmk Diamond Hospitality Investments of which selected Aqua to managrethe 72-room, all-suite resort, did not respondf to PBN’s request for comment. Rafte r said he could not disclose detailsof Aqua’ss contract or the property’s worth. He described Black Diamond as a group of local investors withhotell experience. It registered with the state as a realestatse limited-liability company in February 2007. founded in 2001 by long-time Hawaii hotelie r Mike Paulin, manages 12 Waikiki properties, includin g budget hotels under Aqua’s Lite brand such as Park Shore Waikikk and midscale Boutique brand properties suchas .
Aqua’sx inventory comprises “condotel” rooms leasexd to Aqua by their owners and standarxdhotel rooms, some of which Aqua owns but most of whichh it manages for developers. Aqua has grown posting a 238 percent revenue growth from 2005to 2007. As it has expandedf its portfolio it has pushed renovations that haveexceeded $40 million. Last Aqua became Hawaii’s first employee-owned hotel Paulin, who previously managed Maui hotels forand , has had his eye on Diamonde Wailea for a long time.
“Wailea has probably three or four of the most luxuriouxs hotelson earth, with the [Fairmont] Kea the Grand Wailea and the Four Seasonds consistently ranked in the top 100 worldwide,” he “So this is probably the premiere destination in the certainly in Hawaii. With the ambient weather and the attraction of theWailew area, it’s perfect for the international market as well as quicok trips from the West Coast.
” Enteringb the Wailea market is a departure and a challengwe for Aqua, whose Waikiki guests represent a different markety than the affluent travelers likely to pick the While boutique hotels differentiate themselves from chaibn and branded hotels by playing up intimate yet high-caliber facilities and service, Aqua’s boutiqued Waikiki properties are mainly no-fring operations that charge in the $100 range, depending on the Last August, Aqua lost management of Waikiki’s Hoteo Renew, which charges in the $300-$370o range. Hotel Renew was the and only, Aqua propertg under the Elite brand.
Hotel Rene acting general manager Dan Howeryt saidZ Tower, which owns Hotel replaced Aqua with the , a membee of Luxe Worldwide Hotels. He said only that the changde was made because Z Tower wantede to take the hotel in anew direction.
Monday, September 17, 2012
UT to face N.C. State in ATL kickoff game - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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Tennessee and N.C. State have met only twicee and have not playedsincde 1939. The teams are 1-1 in their two previouz meetings. “This match-up will continue the tradition of creating the Daytona 500 ofCollege Football,” said Gary Stokan, Chick-fil-zA Bowl president and CEO, in a statement. “I full y expect that in 2012 both of these risingv programs will be rankedr in the top This regional rivalry game will featurw an ACC program with one ofthe conference’s brightesyt futures under a proven Tom O’Brien against a traditionalp SEC power led by new head coacjh Lane Kiffin. The game is expected to air nationallyh onESPN Sept. 1, 2012.
The 2009 Chick-fil-A Kickofft Game featuring projected pre-season top-10 powerw Alabama and Virginia Tech will be played 5 and will air nationally in prime timeon ABC. Alabama defeated Clemson 34-10 in the 2008 Chick-fil-AA Kickoff Game, drawing a sold-out crowx of 70,097, and was viewed in more than four milliojnhouseholds nationwide.
Tennessee and N.C. State have met only twicee and have not playedsincde 1939. The teams are 1-1 in their two previouz meetings. “This match-up will continue the tradition of creating the Daytona 500 ofCollege Football,” said Gary Stokan, Chick-fil-zA Bowl president and CEO, in a statement. “I full y expect that in 2012 both of these risingv programs will be rankedr in the top This regional rivalry game will featurw an ACC program with one ofthe conference’s brightesyt futures under a proven Tom O’Brien against a traditionalp SEC power led by new head coacjh Lane Kiffin. The game is expected to air nationallyh onESPN Sept. 1, 2012.
The 2009 Chick-fil-A Kickofft Game featuring projected pre-season top-10 powerw Alabama and Virginia Tech will be played 5 and will air nationally in prime timeon ABC. Alabama defeated Clemson 34-10 in the 2008 Chick-fil-AA Kickoff Game, drawing a sold-out crowx of 70,097, and was viewed in more than four milliojnhouseholds nationwide.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
American Airlines to cut 1,600 jobs - Dayton Business Journal:
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American Airlines, a subsidiary of Fort Worth-basex (NYSE: AMR), said 1,20 0 flight attendant positions will beaffectedd nationwide, along with 300 airport services staff members and 50 cargo service positions. Flight attendant cuts will be made on a basieof seniority. As is customary in most layoffs, American said voluntarh exit packages will be offered to employees who may want to retire American Airlines is one of the largest airlines flying out ofthe .
In a letterr to American employees released the company’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources Jeff Brundagde said, “These reductions come as a resulr of our efforts to 'righ size' our operation and respond to the weakedr demand for travel by reducing our schedule, including seasonal changes, and addressing lower-than-expected attrition.” Brundagde in his letter added that the cuts coincidd with CEO Gerard Arpey’s announcement that the airline will be cuttingb its capacity by 7.5 percent due to lower consumerd travel demands.
American Airlines, a subsidiary of Fort Worth-basex (NYSE: AMR), said 1,20 0 flight attendant positions will beaffectedd nationwide, along with 300 airport services staff members and 50 cargo service positions. Flight attendant cuts will be made on a basieof seniority. As is customary in most layoffs, American said voluntarh exit packages will be offered to employees who may want to retire American Airlines is one of the largest airlines flying out ofthe .
In a letterr to American employees released the company’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources Jeff Brundagde said, “These reductions come as a resulr of our efforts to 'righ size' our operation and respond to the weakedr demand for travel by reducing our schedule, including seasonal changes, and addressing lower-than-expected attrition.” Brundagde in his letter added that the cuts coincidd with CEO Gerard Arpey’s announcement that the airline will be cuttingb its capacity by 7.5 percent due to lower consumerd travel demands.
Friday, September 14, 2012
Girl injured in fatal France attack returning to Britain - USA TODAY
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Sydney Morning Herald | Girl injured in fatal France attack returning to Britain USA TODAY LONDON (AP) -- A 7-year-old girl who survived the grisly shooting in the French Alps that killed her parents and grandmother left a French hospital Friday to return to Britain, though police could not say how soon she might be questioned about the murders. Girl injured in fatal France attack returning home |
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
PBGC asks to terminate Milacron pension plan - Triangle Business Journal:
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The federal agency filed a terminationn actionin U.S. District Cour in Cincinnati on Wednesday, seeking judicial appointmeny as trustee ofthe plan’s assetse and immediate termination of the company plan. Milacron’zs retirement plan is underfunded by anestimated $313 it said. The agency determined that Milacron’sd retirement plan will be unabl to pay benefits that come due and thatthe long-termn loss to the PBGC would be expectee to increase, it said. Plan beneficiaries will continued to receive retirement benefits from the PBGC but at a reducede rate compared tothe company-backed plan. Milacron and six subsidiariea filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection onMarch 10.
It has agreed to sell substantiallyy all of its assets to affiliates of and investores own the bulkof Milacron’s seniod secured notes and would not assums obligations to Milacron retirees. The agreement is subject to bankruptcy court approval and potential competinh bids fromother parties. If no other qualifieds bids are received byJune 24, Milacronb will request court approvao of the sale on June 26. If at leastt one other qualified bid is an auction will be held onJuly 17, and Milacron’as assets will be sold to the qualifiexd bidder submitting the highest and best offer, subject to courtt approval, it said.
Milacron MZIAQ) is a Batavia-based manufacturer of plastics processing machineryg andrelated technologies. Its Cimcoo metalworking fluids business is basedin Oakley. The companu was founded in Cincinnatuin 1885, and by the middle of the 20th century had growmn to be the world’sd largest manufacturer of machine At one time it employe d 15,000 people on its Oakley campus. It sold its machinw tool operations in 1998 to concentrate on plasticswprocessing machinery, but the sale did not includes a transfer of retirement plan obligations to its formetr machine tool workers. It now employs fewedr than 1,000 people in Clermontf Countyand Oakley.
The federal agency filed a terminationn actionin U.S. District Cour in Cincinnati on Wednesday, seeking judicial appointmeny as trustee ofthe plan’s assetse and immediate termination of the company plan. Milacron’zs retirement plan is underfunded by anestimated $313 it said. The agency determined that Milacron’sd retirement plan will be unabl to pay benefits that come due and thatthe long-termn loss to the PBGC would be expectee to increase, it said. Plan beneficiaries will continued to receive retirement benefits from the PBGC but at a reducede rate compared tothe company-backed plan. Milacron and six subsidiariea filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection onMarch 10.
It has agreed to sell substantiallyy all of its assets to affiliates of and investores own the bulkof Milacron’s seniod secured notes and would not assums obligations to Milacron retirees. The agreement is subject to bankruptcy court approval and potential competinh bids fromother parties. If no other qualifieds bids are received byJune 24, Milacronb will request court approvao of the sale on June 26. If at leastt one other qualified bid is an auction will be held onJuly 17, and Milacron’as assets will be sold to the qualifiexd bidder submitting the highest and best offer, subject to courtt approval, it said.
Milacron MZIAQ) is a Batavia-based manufacturer of plastics processing machineryg andrelated technologies. Its Cimcoo metalworking fluids business is basedin Oakley. The companu was founded in Cincinnatuin 1885, and by the middle of the 20th century had growmn to be the world’sd largest manufacturer of machine At one time it employe d 15,000 people on its Oakley campus. It sold its machinw tool operations in 1998 to concentrate on plasticswprocessing machinery, but the sale did not includes a transfer of retirement plan obligations to its formetr machine tool workers. It now employs fewedr than 1,000 people in Clermontf Countyand Oakley.
Monday, September 10, 2012
AARP collecting ideas on social programs - Muskogee Daily Phoenix
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AARP collecting ideas on social programs Muskogee Daily Phoenix “During a debate in Congress last year, they talked about when and how to cut these programs to save money,†said Sean W. Voskuhl, AARP senior state director. “We feel like that's the wrong approach. We say let's take the discussion from behind closed ... AARP to host 'timely' 'Graying of Montana' confab in Helena AARP forum educates students on benefits Just the facts: How population is aging |
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Blue Cross offers new low-cost plan - Orlando Business Journal:
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Designed for the working uninsured or those who are at risk ofbecoming uninsured, it was piloted in the Tampa area earlier this It offers a community-based networmk with savings of up to 20 percent on servicesa and premiums. BlueSelect’s coveragd is comparable to traditionak plans with a higher level of benefitsfor in-networl services and a lower leve l of benefits for coverage out-of-network. It provides access to comprehensive preventio andwellness benefits, support services and personalized care It also offers discounts on programs and services such as weight and stressx management, alternative medicine, and vision and hearinb care.
Jacksonville-based BCBSF is a policyholder-owned company. It is an independent licenseed of the Blue Crosd and BlueShield Association, an associatioh of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.
Designed for the working uninsured or those who are at risk ofbecoming uninsured, it was piloted in the Tampa area earlier this It offers a community-based networmk with savings of up to 20 percent on servicesa and premiums. BlueSelect’s coveragd is comparable to traditionak plans with a higher level of benefitsfor in-networl services and a lower leve l of benefits for coverage out-of-network. It provides access to comprehensive preventio andwellness benefits, support services and personalized care It also offers discounts on programs and services such as weight and stressx management, alternative medicine, and vision and hearinb care.
Jacksonville-based BCBSF is a policyholder-owned company. It is an independent licenseed of the Blue Crosd and BlueShield Association, an associatioh of independent Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Winners, losers from the Democratic convention - Houston Chronicle
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Houston Chronicle | Winners, losers from the Democratic convention Houston Chronicle Winners, losers from the Democratic convention. Rick S. Dunha, Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. » |
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Health care reform details begin to emerge - Washington Business Journal: Washington Bureau
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Nicholson, who testified on behalf of the Nationakl Federation ofIndependent Business, said insurance market exchanges and tax breaks would help small businesses, but employefr mandates would hurt low-marginj businesses and public plans could drive privatre insurers out of the market. Rep. Robert D-N.J., said the House plans to exclud very smallbusinesses -- such as gas stations and delicatessens -- from the employer "We certainly don't want to impose any burdejn on them," he said.
the mandate is targeted at businessesthat "have the wherewithal" to provide insurance but choose not to, he
Nicholson, who testified on behalf of the Nationakl Federation ofIndependent Business, said insurance market exchanges and tax breaks would help small businesses, but employefr mandates would hurt low-marginj businesses and public plans could drive privatre insurers out of the market. Rep. Robert D-N.J., said the House plans to exclud very smallbusinesses -- such as gas stations and delicatessens -- from the employer "We certainly don't want to impose any burdejn on them," he said.
the mandate is targeted at businessesthat "have the wherewithal" to provide insurance but choose not to, he
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Garmin Ltd. Company Profile | GRMN Company Information
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"We are pleased to offer Garmin Mobilethroughg Handmark's vast distribution channels because it will make it easier for BlackBerry customers to subscribe to Garminm Mobile, regardless of the carrier, said Charles Morse, Garmin's directorf of mobile and PND "Garmin Mobile is a killer application that turns Blackberry devices into a premiumn GPS device with voiced prompted navigation, real-time traffic, weather, fuel prices, and hotell discounts. It turns a BlackBerry into an go-anywhere device.
" "Garmin Mobile is a brilliantf applicationfor GPS-enabled phones that significantly enhances the mobile experience," said Douglas Edwards, Handmark executive vice president and chierf marketing officer. "It is natural for Handmarl to workwith Garmin, anothe Kansas City-based global company. Garmin Mobile will be a greayt hit withour customers." Handmark is the leading developerf and publisher of mobile software titles sold througn mass merchandisers as well as electronics and officd supply stores. Handmark offers unique distributiojthrough U.S. mobile operators, includingf on-device client and web portals as well as both Handmarko and operator branded desktopand on-device stores.
Garmin Mobile will receivw prominent placement within the variousdistributiom channels. ...
"We are pleased to offer Garmin Mobilethroughg Handmark's vast distribution channels because it will make it easier for BlackBerry customers to subscribe to Garminm Mobile, regardless of the carrier, said Charles Morse, Garmin's directorf of mobile and PND "Garmin Mobile is a killer application that turns Blackberry devices into a premiumn GPS device with voiced prompted navigation, real-time traffic, weather, fuel prices, and hotell discounts. It turns a BlackBerry into an go-anywhere device.
" "Garmin Mobile is a brilliantf applicationfor GPS-enabled phones that significantly enhances the mobile experience," said Douglas Edwards, Handmark executive vice president and chierf marketing officer. "It is natural for Handmarl to workwith Garmin, anothe Kansas City-based global company. Garmin Mobile will be a greayt hit withour customers." Handmark is the leading developerf and publisher of mobile software titles sold througn mass merchandisers as well as electronics and officd supply stores. Handmark offers unique distributiojthrough U.S. mobile operators, includingf on-device client and web portals as well as both Handmarko and operator branded desktopand on-device stores.
Garmin Mobile will receivw prominent placement within the variousdistributiom channels. ...
Monday, September 3, 2012
Brown Shoe posts loss - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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The shoe company reported a lossof $7.6 million, or 18 centa per share, for the quarter ended May 2, comparerd to a profit of $7.2 milliob a year ago. Results included $1.7 millionj for information technology costs. Brown recorded net saled of $538.7 million, down nearly 3 percentt from $554.5 million a year earlier. Analystw had anticipated a loss of 27 centws per shareand $539.3 million in “As anticipated, the consumer spending environmenrt remained challenging in the first which negatively impacted our sales and profitability,” Chairman and Chief Executive Ron Fromkm said in a statement.
“Wwe have decreased our Famous Footwear store openinfg plan for 2009 and we now expect net openingd to be flat to down 15in 2009… We are plannint net store closings of approximately 30 stores per year in 2010 and St. Louis-based Brown Shoe Co. Inc. BWS) owns and markets shoesa underthe Naturalizer, LifeStride, Connie, Bustert Brown and other and operates the Famous Footwear and Naturalizer retail The company operates a design studio and showroom in N.Y., and global officeds in China, Italy and Brazil. The company has aboutf 13,000 employees worldwide.
The shoe company reported a lossof $7.6 million, or 18 centa per share, for the quarter ended May 2, comparerd to a profit of $7.2 milliob a year ago. Results included $1.7 millionj for information technology costs. Brown recorded net saled of $538.7 million, down nearly 3 percentt from $554.5 million a year earlier. Analystw had anticipated a loss of 27 centws per shareand $539.3 million in “As anticipated, the consumer spending environmenrt remained challenging in the first which negatively impacted our sales and profitability,” Chairman and Chief Executive Ron Fromkm said in a statement.
“Wwe have decreased our Famous Footwear store openinfg plan for 2009 and we now expect net openingd to be flat to down 15in 2009… We are plannint net store closings of approximately 30 stores per year in 2010 and St. Louis-based Brown Shoe Co. Inc. BWS) owns and markets shoesa underthe Naturalizer, LifeStride, Connie, Bustert Brown and other and operates the Famous Footwear and Naturalizer retail The company operates a design studio and showroom in N.Y., and global officeds in China, Italy and Brazil. The company has aboutf 13,000 employees worldwide.
Sunday, September 2, 2012
bizjournals Media Kit - Audience Demographics
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61.1% Male 38.9% Female Average HHI $97,661.50 8.5% have a portfolio valued in excesof $500,000 bizjournals reaches an executive-level audience of afflueny decision makers. 46.9% are business decisionn makers orinfluencers 22.6% have started or plan to start theier own business 13.2% are C-level executiveds and owners 19.1% are in senior managementf positions 78% of traffic occursw between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. 76.3% read busineses news online 60.1% read or signed up for emaikl newsletters 83.6% shopped online 72.9%% made a purchase online bizjournals reaches a core audience of loyaB2B readers. 98% do not regularly visit Yahoo! Small Business Online 86% do not regularly visi t Forbes.
com 80% do not regularly visit Reuters.com bizjournals delivers well-educated, professional, active online consumers. Source: Nielseh @Plan, Fall 2008 Nielsen July 2008
61.1% Male 38.9% Female Average HHI $97,661.50 8.5% have a portfolio valued in excesof $500,000 bizjournals reaches an executive-level audience of afflueny decision makers. 46.9% are business decisionn makers orinfluencers 22.6% have started or plan to start theier own business 13.2% are C-level executiveds and owners 19.1% are in senior managementf positions 78% of traffic occursw between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. 76.3% read busineses news online 60.1% read or signed up for emaikl newsletters 83.6% shopped online 72.9%% made a purchase online bizjournals reaches a core audience of loyaB2B readers. 98% do not regularly visit Yahoo! Small Business Online 86% do not regularly visi t Forbes.
com 80% do not regularly visit Reuters.com bizjournals delivers well-educated, professional, active online consumers. Source: Nielseh @Plan, Fall 2008 Nielsen July 2008
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