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million in capital under the U.S. Treasury’as Capital Purchase Program, which is part of the Troubled Asset ReliefProgram (TARP). Sunset Bank executivesd said Tuesday they will use the fundzs to make loans to businesse andhome buyers. “This gives us a chance to enhanc e our already strong capital ratio with a cushion so we are preparedd and ready to assist our customerss in thesetroubled times,” said Robert Eastman, Sunset Bank’s chairmanj and CEO. Eastman said terms of the agreement require the bank to pay back the Sunset Bank is a privately held bank that opened in 1999 and is ownef by a group oflocal investors.
The Waukesha-basedd bank has $148 million in assetsa and employs 36 people at three Sunset Bank posted net incomeof $150,000 in the firsgt quarter, compared with net income of $107,000 a year earlier. The like nearly all banks, has experiencec increases in delinquent loans inrecent quarters. Sunset said it maintains a well-capitalized
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
EKO International Corp - NeuroVasc Clinical Inc. to supply FREMS to first clinic - Sacramento Bee
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EKO International Corp - NeuroVasc Clinical Inc. to supply FREMS to first clinic Sacramento Bee 27, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ - EKO is proud to announce that its JV partnership NeuroVasc Clinical Inc. has entered into an agreement with the prestigious Meyer Institute in Hamilton Ontario to provide FREMS to its family of patients. The Meyer Institute ... EKO International Corp - CORRECTION - NeuroVasc Clinical Inc. to supply ... |
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Biogen Idec confirms Icahn ally is on board - Triangle Business Journal:
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Shareholders were to elect four directors at the Biogen was pushing forthe re-election of all of the company’as existing directors, while Icahn was angling to seat four new According to Biogen Idec, shareholders appeatr to have re-elected current directords Robert Pangia and William D. Young, and electesd Icahn ally Alexander Denner. Biogen Idec officials say the vote for the fourtu seat is too closseto call. Biogen said the compang will rely on the tabulation of votew by its independent inspector of IVS Associates, before announcing the remaining director to serve on the Bruce R.
Ross, Biogen Idec’s chairman, said, “W welcome our new director to the board and look forwardd to working together to build on our stronvg track record ofdelivering value. While we await the outcome of the vote for theremaininhg director, we would like to express our gratitudee for the support of our Icahn, in a filinh with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, accused the companyh of preventing the votea cast frombeing counted. “If the board is successful, Richard Mulligan, a prominengt scientist and physician, may be kept from legitimatelyt being elected tothe board.
” Mulliganj is the Mallinckrodt Professor of Genetics at Harvared Medical School and director of the Harvard Gene Therapy Initiative, according to Harvard University’s Web site. Bioge n said shareholders rejected severalof Icahn’s other proposals, including moving the company’s incorporation from Delaware to North Dakota, a move that Icahnj said would give more power to shareholders. Biogen officialss said it appears that stockholderas also rejected a proposal by Icah n to limit the size of the board to 13 Biogen officials now have the power to enlargew the board as theysee fit.
Icahn is best known for unsuccessfullh pushing BiogenIdec (Nasdaq: BIIB) to sell itself in 2008. Last shareholders elected the company’s nominees over the slate of investora put upby Icahn. Shares of Biogen Idec (Nasdaq: closed trading Thursday at $53.15, down 0.5 percent. The company employs 825 people at its manufacturing facilitu in ResearchTriangle
Shareholders were to elect four directors at the Biogen was pushing forthe re-election of all of the company’as existing directors, while Icahn was angling to seat four new According to Biogen Idec, shareholders appeatr to have re-elected current directords Robert Pangia and William D. Young, and electesd Icahn ally Alexander Denner. Biogen Idec officials say the vote for the fourtu seat is too closseto call. Biogen said the compang will rely on the tabulation of votew by its independent inspector of IVS Associates, before announcing the remaining director to serve on the Bruce R.
Ross, Biogen Idec’s chairman, said, “W welcome our new director to the board and look forwardd to working together to build on our stronvg track record ofdelivering value. While we await the outcome of the vote for theremaininhg director, we would like to express our gratitudee for the support of our Icahn, in a filinh with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, accused the companyh of preventing the votea cast frombeing counted. “If the board is successful, Richard Mulligan, a prominengt scientist and physician, may be kept from legitimatelyt being elected tothe board.
” Mulliganj is the Mallinckrodt Professor of Genetics at Harvared Medical School and director of the Harvard Gene Therapy Initiative, according to Harvard University’s Web site. Bioge n said shareholders rejected severalof Icahn’s other proposals, including moving the company’s incorporation from Delaware to North Dakota, a move that Icahnj said would give more power to shareholders. Biogen officialss said it appears that stockholderas also rejected a proposal by Icah n to limit the size of the board to 13 Biogen officials now have the power to enlargew the board as theysee fit.
Icahn is best known for unsuccessfullh pushing BiogenIdec (Nasdaq: BIIB) to sell itself in 2008. Last shareholders elected the company’s nominees over the slate of investora put upby Icahn. Shares of Biogen Idec (Nasdaq: closed trading Thursday at $53.15, down 0.5 percent. The company employs 825 people at its manufacturing facilitu in ResearchTriangle
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Smartphones may soon listen in on you while they sleep - Register
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Smartphones may soon listen in on you while they sleep Register Your smartphone may soon be able to hear and respond to you even when it's in sleep mode â€" that is, if the combined efforts of engineers at speech-recognition leader Nuance Communications and chipset makers succeed in their goal. Nuance CTO Vlad ... |
Monday, September 24, 2012
Presidium adding 200 jobs in Somerset - Business First of Louisville:
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million to expand operations in Somerset. The expansion will resul in 200 new, full-time according to a news release. which currently employs 250 workersin Kentucky, plans to expand its existing Somerset campus by 10,000 square feet. The compan y also will lease anothetr 26,000 square-foot facility. Presidium recently receivee preliminarily approval from the Kentuckyy Economic Development Finance Authority for tax incentives of upto $4.2 millionh under the Kentucky Jobs Development Act.
The incentivwe program is designed to attract and expands technologyand service-related employment in the “I’m delighted Presidium’s success in the Somersett community will result in a multi-milliob dollar investment and the addition of 200 new jobs for our Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said in the “Presidium’s expansion reflects the hard work and dedication ofits employees, and I am confident Presidium will continue to flourish here in Kentucky for years to
million to expand operations in Somerset. The expansion will resul in 200 new, full-time according to a news release. which currently employs 250 workersin Kentucky, plans to expand its existing Somerset campus by 10,000 square feet. The compan y also will lease anothetr 26,000 square-foot facility. Presidium recently receivee preliminarily approval from the Kentuckyy Economic Development Finance Authority for tax incentives of upto $4.2 millionh under the Kentucky Jobs Development Act.
The incentivwe program is designed to attract and expands technologyand service-related employment in the “I’m delighted Presidium’s success in the Somersett community will result in a multi-milliob dollar investment and the addition of 200 new jobs for our Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said in the “Presidium’s expansion reflects the hard work and dedication ofits employees, and I am confident Presidium will continue to flourish here in Kentucky for years to
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Ohio, colleges awarded $4M in Gates grants - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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The foundation’s Development Education Initiativeawarded $16.5 million to Connecticut, Florida, Texas and Virginia, as well as communityg colleges in each state. A community colleged in North Carolina also received The initiative seeks to support programs that help studentzs enrolled in remedialprograms — so-called refresher coursess for students who are not up to grade levell in a given subject. The goal is to improve classroo m performance so students can go on to take advancede courses and eventually graduate with a degredor certificate.
The state of Ohio was awardex $300,000 over a three-year perioc to develop a new performance-based funding syste m that rewards community colleges for helpingg students complete remedialand college-level courses. The foundation also said it’sx awarding $743,000 over three years to each of the followintg fiveOhio schools: , , , and . The grantxs will support various state andcollege programs, includin g efforts to collect data and better track the performance of remediao students, the foundation said. Click for a look at awared recipients nationwide.
The foundation’s Development Education Initiativeawarded $16.5 million to Connecticut, Florida, Texas and Virginia, as well as communityg colleges in each state. A community colleged in North Carolina also received The initiative seeks to support programs that help studentzs enrolled in remedialprograms — so-called refresher coursess for students who are not up to grade levell in a given subject. The goal is to improve classroo m performance so students can go on to take advancede courses and eventually graduate with a degredor certificate.
The state of Ohio was awardex $300,000 over a three-year perioc to develop a new performance-based funding syste m that rewards community colleges for helpingg students complete remedialand college-level courses. The foundation also said it’sx awarding $743,000 over three years to each of the followintg fiveOhio schools: , , , and . The grantxs will support various state andcollege programs, includin g efforts to collect data and better track the performance of remediao students, the foundation said. Click for a look at awared recipients nationwide.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Historically low interest rates have residential real estate optimistic - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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Not so, said Steve owner of and 2009 presidentr ofthe . “What we’re seeingt out in the marketplace isa pent-up deman for properties once they get to a price that consumers feel is the righ place. We’ve got a great outlookk for ’09.” Besides having the salesman’ persistent optimism, Havig has some factords to back up his confidencew in the realestate market. Interesg rates, which have dipped into the mid-4 percentr range for some borrowers, are at 60-yead lows. loans, which make home ownership possiblde formany first-time buyers because they require only 3.5 percentt down, are easier to get than they used to be.
And there’sd a huge inventory of nice homed at excellent prices onthe market. “I was out on the streeft today and I saw 24 Realtoropen houses,” said Havihg on a recent Monday afternoon. “The market has already started forthis year. The unofficial starft is after SuperBowl Sunday, but this because of the low interesgt rates, it’s already started.” The historicallyt low interest rates have kept the mortgage lending industry busy, too, and that should continue into 2009, said Alex a mortgage banker for in Minnetonka.
That meanas turnaround time for peopled seeking mortgages and refinances will slow as mortgagw lenders struggle to keep up with Borrower guidelines will continuwto tighten; a borrower’s credit quality will need to be and down-payment requirements will continue to be a stumbling block for some potential homeowners. What that really means is that the eraof get-it-when-you-want-it real estat e is over, and that shift will come to fruitioh in 2009. “If your credit score is below 720, if you don’t have the down you should prepare topotentiallg wait,” Stenback said.
Not so, said Steve owner of and 2009 presidentr ofthe . “What we’re seeingt out in the marketplace isa pent-up deman for properties once they get to a price that consumers feel is the righ place. We’ve got a great outlookk for ’09.” Besides having the salesman’ persistent optimism, Havig has some factords to back up his confidencew in the realestate market. Interesg rates, which have dipped into the mid-4 percentr range for some borrowers, are at 60-yead lows. loans, which make home ownership possiblde formany first-time buyers because they require only 3.5 percentt down, are easier to get than they used to be.
And there’sd a huge inventory of nice homed at excellent prices onthe market. “I was out on the streeft today and I saw 24 Realtoropen houses,” said Havihg on a recent Monday afternoon. “The market has already started forthis year. The unofficial starft is after SuperBowl Sunday, but this because of the low interesgt rates, it’s already started.” The historicallyt low interest rates have kept the mortgage lending industry busy, too, and that should continue into 2009, said Alex a mortgage banker for in Minnetonka.
That meanas turnaround time for peopled seeking mortgages and refinances will slow as mortgagw lenders struggle to keep up with Borrower guidelines will continuwto tighten; a borrower’s credit quality will need to be and down-payment requirements will continue to be a stumbling block for some potential homeowners. What that really means is that the eraof get-it-when-you-want-it real estat e is over, and that shift will come to fruitioh in 2009. “If your credit score is below 720, if you don’t have the down you should prepare topotentiallg wait,” Stenback said.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
McCarthy's Musings: Sporting Kansas City uses high pressure to secure away ... - Yahoo! Sports
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New York Daily News | McCarthy's Musings: Sporting Kansas City uses high pressure to secure away ... Yahoo! Sports "We came out here," Sporting Kansas City forward Kei Kamara said after he scored the second goal in his side's 2-0 victory on Wednesday night. "It felt right. We re » |
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Groups prepare lawsuit over Metrorail project - Washington Business Journal:
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The man uniting the two groupsd isScott Monett, head of the grass-roots organization that has been fightinfg the elevated-track design since 2006. He was just electef vice chair ofSierraz Club’s 4,000-member Great Falls group. Tysons Tunnel has sought pro bonolegap representation, and a nationally recognized watchdob group has shown interest in handling the case. The Tysonzs Tunnel group did not want the name of the watchdogroup identified. “We have always said legal action is the last avenuew we wish to take because it can cost a lot of monety and carriescertain risks,” Monettg said.
“The goal is not to delayu the project but to makesure it’s done right and get our concernsw resolved so the project can be completefd as quickly as The three entities — Tysons Tunnel, Sierra Club and the watchdof group — still have to reach an agreement on the suit befor it can be filed. In March, the Sierrs Club’s Great Falls group voted to back a lawsuit in suppor of competitive bidding and consideratiom of the tunnel option for the Tysons portionj ofthe $5 billion Metrorail extension to . Its Virgini a chapter — 17,000 members strong voted to support the suitdays later.
“The lack of competitive bidding is the focus of theforthcominb lawsuit, which may also be instrumental in forcinf a reassessment of Virginia’s Public Privatr Transportation Act, under which the project was said the Great Falls Sierra Club'sx latest newsletter. “There are many problemsx with that Act, including procedures making it easiefr to circumvent federal requirements such as the National Environmentak Policy Act and the requirements forcompetitivse bidding.” The act also keeps publixc eyes out of documents outliningt project costs and liabilities taken on by taxpayers and driversa using Dulles Toll Road, the newslette r said.
As the lead Tysons Tunnel and its pro bono counsel are conductinh a large amount of legal research to figure out where and how legal leveragr could bestbe applied. The big policy initiative Monett said he would like to see addresseed at the federal level whetherfederal grant-making bodies shoul only provide grant money to projectas that are competitively bid. But he says whilr there does not seem to be much precedentg regarding federal grants used to fundtransportationb projects, there is substantial case law regardiny government contracting that does require competitiv bidding. “Apparently, the only way to get the issue addressed appropriately is through some sort of legal he said.
"Everyone is keenluy aware that tunneling is the better wayto go. but thus far none of Virginia’a elected officials has had the political courage to take a serious look at It hasruffled Monett’x feathers that Dulles rail contractor just inked a deal to use tunnelp boring machines for a project in London. He rhetoricallt asks why the company can use the technologuy overseas butnot here. Bechtel's $400 million contracrt to manage theLondon project, largest undergrounding effortr in the world, will be headed by Cliff who worked most recently on the Dulles rail project. The lawsuitg concept is being backed by such Tysond Tunnel supporters asTim Wynne, a Viennsa resident.
“It’s simple — whicg Metro option has worked bettert for community prosperity anddevelopmenr — the Metro in Arlington or Alexandria with stretches above ground? With the new technologty available today and the stimuluss money being made available for state and locao projects there is no excuse not to bore a tunneo through Tysons,” he said. With wide-bore trains would travel through a singlw tunnel and the station platfor would be in thetunnel itself. Monett saidgt only a small percentage ofthe 23.1-mile project has been completed and it is not too late to changee the design plan.
A June 2 panepl in Dunn Loring gathered tunnel supporter s in the transportation industry and area showing thatthe community’z interest in the tunnel vision is still “If I was having a bathroomk done and only had the walls painted, I could stilpl change the tiling,” Monetr said.
The man uniting the two groupsd isScott Monett, head of the grass-roots organization that has been fightinfg the elevated-track design since 2006. He was just electef vice chair ofSierraz Club’s 4,000-member Great Falls group. Tysons Tunnel has sought pro bonolegap representation, and a nationally recognized watchdob group has shown interest in handling the case. The Tysonzs Tunnel group did not want the name of the watchdogroup identified. “We have always said legal action is the last avenuew we wish to take because it can cost a lot of monety and carriescertain risks,” Monettg said.
“The goal is not to delayu the project but to makesure it’s done right and get our concernsw resolved so the project can be completefd as quickly as The three entities — Tysons Tunnel, Sierra Club and the watchdof group — still have to reach an agreement on the suit befor it can be filed. In March, the Sierrs Club’s Great Falls group voted to back a lawsuit in suppor of competitive bidding and consideratiom of the tunnel option for the Tysons portionj ofthe $5 billion Metrorail extension to . Its Virgini a chapter — 17,000 members strong voted to support the suitdays later.
“The lack of competitive bidding is the focus of theforthcominb lawsuit, which may also be instrumental in forcinf a reassessment of Virginia’s Public Privatr Transportation Act, under which the project was said the Great Falls Sierra Club'sx latest newsletter. “There are many problemsx with that Act, including procedures making it easiefr to circumvent federal requirements such as the National Environmentak Policy Act and the requirements forcompetitivse bidding.” The act also keeps publixc eyes out of documents outliningt project costs and liabilities taken on by taxpayers and driversa using Dulles Toll Road, the newslette r said.
As the lead Tysons Tunnel and its pro bono counsel are conductinh a large amount of legal research to figure out where and how legal leveragr could bestbe applied. The big policy initiative Monett said he would like to see addresseed at the federal level whetherfederal grant-making bodies shoul only provide grant money to projectas that are competitively bid. But he says whilr there does not seem to be much precedentg regarding federal grants used to fundtransportationb projects, there is substantial case law regardiny government contracting that does require competitiv bidding. “Apparently, the only way to get the issue addressed appropriately is through some sort of legal he said.
"Everyone is keenluy aware that tunneling is the better wayto go. but thus far none of Virginia’a elected officials has had the political courage to take a serious look at It hasruffled Monett’x feathers that Dulles rail contractor just inked a deal to use tunnelp boring machines for a project in London. He rhetoricallt asks why the company can use the technologuy overseas butnot here. Bechtel's $400 million contracrt to manage theLondon project, largest undergrounding effortr in the world, will be headed by Cliff who worked most recently on the Dulles rail project. The lawsuitg concept is being backed by such Tysond Tunnel supporters asTim Wynne, a Viennsa resident.
“It’s simple — whicg Metro option has worked bettert for community prosperity anddevelopmenr — the Metro in Arlington or Alexandria with stretches above ground? With the new technologty available today and the stimuluss money being made available for state and locao projects there is no excuse not to bore a tunneo through Tysons,” he said. With wide-bore trains would travel through a singlw tunnel and the station platfor would be in thetunnel itself. Monett saidgt only a small percentage ofthe 23.1-mile project has been completed and it is not too late to changee the design plan.
A June 2 panepl in Dunn Loring gathered tunnel supporter s in the transportation industry and area showing thatthe community’z interest in the tunnel vision is still “If I was having a bathroomk done and only had the walls painted, I could stilpl change the tiling,” Monetr said.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Capello moves to Avant - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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Capello Salon is shifting its downtown Buffalo location from the to the Avany inearly August. Capello has signedf a lease tooccupy 1,500 squarew feet in the Delaware Avenue building. Capello will operate its salon from the secondr floor ofthe lobby. The 150-rook Embassy Suites is scheduled to open inearlg July. Besides the hotel, the Avantf houses 28 upscale condominiums on its top thred floors and five floors of Class Aofficd space. moved into two floors of the offics spacelast week. “It’s excitintg to be part of this landmark saidLisa Martineck, Capello Salonb co-owner. “Our location is easily accessibles fromthe street.
” The salon is expected to be a major amenitty for the Avant’s residential and commercial tenantxs as well as the hotel guests. Capellko was founded in 1970 and has suburbam locations in Amherst and Michael Montante, vice president, said Capello was a naturalo choice to operate the Avant’s spa. “Ourr relationship as a Hilton hote l set high standards and expectations for any service providerd onthe property,” Montante said.
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Capello Salon is shifting its downtown Buffalo location from the to the Avany inearly August. Capello has signedf a lease tooccupy 1,500 squarew feet in the Delaware Avenue building. Capello will operate its salon from the secondr floor ofthe lobby. The 150-rook Embassy Suites is scheduled to open inearlg July. Besides the hotel, the Avantf houses 28 upscale condominiums on its top thred floors and five floors of Class Aofficd space. moved into two floors of the offics spacelast week. “It’s excitintg to be part of this landmark saidLisa Martineck, Capello Salonb co-owner. “Our location is easily accessibles fromthe street.
” The salon is expected to be a major amenitty for the Avant’s residential and commercial tenantxs as well as the hotel guests. Capellko was founded in 1970 and has suburbam locations in Amherst and Michael Montante, vice president, said Capello was a naturalo choice to operate the Avant’s spa. “Ourr relationship as a Hilton hote l set high standards and expectations for any service providerd onthe property,” Montante said.
Uniland investedc $85 million turning the former Dulski federal officre building intothe
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Amish shunning is central to Ohio hate crime trial - The Associated Press
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The Associated Press | Amish shunning is central to Ohio hate crime trial The Associated Press The Amish take the tradition so seriously that most churches won't accept someone who has been shunned until they make it right with those who've disciplined them. At the root of Amish hair-cutting attacks in Ohio and the federal hate crime trial that ... |
Friday, September 14, 2012
ProgDay International Music Festival to be held Labor Day Weekend in Chapel Hill - News of Orange County
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ProgDay International Music Festival to be held Labor Day Weekend in Chapel Hill News of Orange County The annual ProgDay International Progressive Rock Music Festivalâ€"which will be held Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1 and 2, at Storybook Farm outside of Chapel Hillâ€"will feature music for fans of a variety of progressive genres. Headlining the festival ... |
Thursday, September 13, 2012
CircuitCity.com comes back to life - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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Systemax (NYSE: SYX) said in a statement it plans to compete with othert online retailers by offeringdiscountedd prices, fast shipping and a wide selection of as well as offering photio galleries and videos of thousands of consumer electronicse and computer products. Before it filefd for bankruptcy, Circuit City was amongy Richfield-based 's biggest competitors. Systemax already has the TigerDirect.co m business and acquired last "This acquisition and quick launcyh of the allnew CircuitCity.
com further solidifiesz Systemax's position as a leader in online retailing of branded computers and consumer electronics," said Richard chairman and chief executive officer of "Circuit City is one of the iconic brandsw in U.S. electronics retailing with a 60-year legacy." A checjk of the Web site Mondayshowed CircuitCity.con offering everything from GPS systems to BlackBerry phonex and flat-screen TVs.
Systemax (NYSE: SYX) said in a statement it plans to compete with othert online retailers by offeringdiscountedd prices, fast shipping and a wide selection of as well as offering photio galleries and videos of thousands of consumer electronicse and computer products. Before it filefd for bankruptcy, Circuit City was amongy Richfield-based 's biggest competitors. Systemax already has the TigerDirect.co m business and acquired last "This acquisition and quick launcyh of the allnew CircuitCity.
com further solidifiesz Systemax's position as a leader in online retailing of branded computers and consumer electronics," said Richard chairman and chief executive officer of "Circuit City is one of the iconic brandsw in U.S. electronics retailing with a 60-year legacy." A checjk of the Web site Mondayshowed CircuitCity.con offering everything from GPS systems to BlackBerry phonex and flat-screen TVs.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Merck & Co. to provide free medicine for low-income Kentuckians - Business First of Louisville:
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Under the agreement, Mercki will provide 11 of its medicationx free of charge to Kentuckians who qualify for freehealtg care. Health Kentucky is a private, nonprofiy organization that arranges access to health care foruninsured Kentuckians. The free medicationz are part of an effort by Healtn Kentucky toprovide low-income Kentuckians with access to high-quality health according to a news release. The medicatione that are being madeavailable are: Cozaar, Hyzaar, Singulair, Zocor, Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT, Trusopt, Vioxx and Fosamax. Several of the drugs are treatments for conditions for which no druga were previously available through the Health Kentucky therelease said.
Merck, based in Whitehouswe Station, N.J., joins a network of volunteer health-care providers, which consists of seven othedpharmaceutical companies, more than 3,000 physicians, 140 dentists, 460 pharmacies, all 127 acute-carew hospitals.
Under the agreement, Mercki will provide 11 of its medicationx free of charge to Kentuckians who qualify for freehealtg care. Health Kentucky is a private, nonprofiy organization that arranges access to health care foruninsured Kentuckians. The free medicationz are part of an effort by Healtn Kentucky toprovide low-income Kentuckians with access to high-quality health according to a news release. The medicatione that are being madeavailable are: Cozaar, Hyzaar, Singulair, Zocor, Maxalt, Maxalt-MLT, Trusopt, Vioxx and Fosamax. Several of the drugs are treatments for conditions for which no druga were previously available through the Health Kentucky therelease said.
Merck, based in Whitehouswe Station, N.J., joins a network of volunteer health-care providers, which consists of seven othedpharmaceutical companies, more than 3,000 physicians, 140 dentists, 460 pharmacies, all 127 acute-carew hospitals.
Monday, September 10, 2012
AmeriSpec home energy audits soar - Dayton Business Journal:
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Memphis-based AmeriSpec has 250 franchise owners throughoutthe U.S. and Canad who provide services to homebuyersand sellers. The company has seen its business skyrocket in Canada as the Canadian governmenft has mandated homes be more energy efficient and reducecarbon footprints. Brent Armstrong, vice presiden t and general manager of says the company is the only national provider of inspection services in Itconducted 50,000 audits in 2008, compared to 18,500 in 2007 and 14,009 in 2006.
Part of AmeriSpec’sx inspection process creates an artificial draft to find out whers air seeps in or leaks out of An inspection also covers the energy efficiency of HVAC After an inspectionin Canada, homes are givem a rating and owners are givehn 18 months to improve or retrofit the home. While the Canadian governmen doesn’t penalize homeowners who don’tg make changes, up to $5,000 in grant money is available for improvements and homeowners can get reimbursedsfor energy-related work they have Armstrong says the Obama administration is lookinh at implementing similar changes in the U.S.
“There’s a growingv awareness in the United and tosome degree, all of us are asking the same Armstrong says. He says all 50 states have weatherization The federal government hasallottecd $5 billion in stimulus funding to help low-incomde families replace roofs on their homes and change inefficient furnaces. As the attentionb to energy efficiency grows, AmeriSpec is training its franchise owners to be certifieed in Home Energy RatingSystem inspection. Inspectors are require to take an exam forHERS certification, but the nationalp pass rate is 20%.
At a training session at AmeriSpec’s Memphis facilities last 11 of the 15 participants Owners can train at other AmeriSpec facilitie acrossthe country, but the most comprehensive training is locateds in Memphis. Armstrong says AmeriSpec offers three different courses that are open to itsfranchisd owners. Its facilities include a fullyyfunctional “flood house” that can be flooded to simulatw a home disaster. The house offers inspector full field training without them havingy to intrude on customers inthe field.
It also allowx them learn from their mistakes without being Gale Colvin, director of technicakl training and development for AmeriSpec, says inspectors who pass the test will have the highes t certification in energy auditing. Following that certification, they must perform threw field evaluations. “We loan out the equipment they need to get that Colvin says. “We want to keep everythin fresh for them out in the Steve Anderson, owner of two franchises in Memphis, is one of the ownerxs who passed last week’s While the course isn’t a requirementf for franchise owners, it gives them anotherr level of service for customers.
Anderson, who is also a license architect, can now offer complete home services from design to making sure existing homes areenergy efficient. “Ths cost of energy for homeowners is steadily so being able to assist people in how well theifr homes work and where improvementxs can be made is a service that will be neededr inthe future,” Anderson “We’re positioned to tap into the market and help folkzs that are interested in going green.
”
Memphis-based AmeriSpec has 250 franchise owners throughoutthe U.S. and Canad who provide services to homebuyersand sellers. The company has seen its business skyrocket in Canada as the Canadian governmenft has mandated homes be more energy efficient and reducecarbon footprints. Brent Armstrong, vice presiden t and general manager of says the company is the only national provider of inspection services in Itconducted 50,000 audits in 2008, compared to 18,500 in 2007 and 14,009 in 2006.
Part of AmeriSpec’sx inspection process creates an artificial draft to find out whers air seeps in or leaks out of An inspection also covers the energy efficiency of HVAC After an inspectionin Canada, homes are givem a rating and owners are givehn 18 months to improve or retrofit the home. While the Canadian governmen doesn’t penalize homeowners who don’tg make changes, up to $5,000 in grant money is available for improvements and homeowners can get reimbursedsfor energy-related work they have Armstrong says the Obama administration is lookinh at implementing similar changes in the U.S.
“There’s a growingv awareness in the United and tosome degree, all of us are asking the same Armstrong says. He says all 50 states have weatherization The federal government hasallottecd $5 billion in stimulus funding to help low-incomde families replace roofs on their homes and change inefficient furnaces. As the attentionb to energy efficiency grows, AmeriSpec is training its franchise owners to be certifieed in Home Energy RatingSystem inspection. Inspectors are require to take an exam forHERS certification, but the nationalp pass rate is 20%.
At a training session at AmeriSpec’s Memphis facilities last 11 of the 15 participants Owners can train at other AmeriSpec facilitie acrossthe country, but the most comprehensive training is locateds in Memphis. Armstrong says AmeriSpec offers three different courses that are open to itsfranchisd owners. Its facilities include a fullyyfunctional “flood house” that can be flooded to simulatw a home disaster. The house offers inspector full field training without them havingy to intrude on customers inthe field.
It also allowx them learn from their mistakes without being Gale Colvin, director of technicakl training and development for AmeriSpec, says inspectors who pass the test will have the highes t certification in energy auditing. Following that certification, they must perform threw field evaluations. “We loan out the equipment they need to get that Colvin says. “We want to keep everythin fresh for them out in the Steve Anderson, owner of two franchises in Memphis, is one of the ownerxs who passed last week’s While the course isn’t a requirementf for franchise owners, it gives them anotherr level of service for customers.
Anderson, who is also a license architect, can now offer complete home services from design to making sure existing homes areenergy efficient. “Ths cost of energy for homeowners is steadily so being able to assist people in how well theifr homes work and where improvementxs can be made is a service that will be neededr inthe future,” Anderson “We’re positioned to tap into the market and help folkzs that are interested in going green.
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Sunday, September 9, 2012
Retail, foreclosure reports drive down Dow - Denver Business Journal:
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the trading day at down 184.22 points (2.18 percent). The S&P 500 closedr at 883.92, down 24.43 points (2.69 The NASDAQ Composite finishedat 1,664.19, down 51.79 pointx ($3.01 percent). No Colorado with a tradinyg volume of 1 milliohn shares or more gainee onthe day. Among the many activelty traded Colorado stocks that declined on the day was TetojnEnergy (TEC), down 23.32 percenrt (14 cents) to close at 46 cents. (NCMI) — Down 20.23 percent to $11.75. • (GMO) — Down 15.14 percent (28 cents) to • (CROX) — Down 13.18 percent (34 to $2.24. • (KOG) — Down 11.48 percent (14 to $1.08. • (Q) Down 5.
08 percent (22 cents) to $4.1 on volume of 25.9 million • (PLD) — Down 10.67 perceny (87 cents) to $7.28 on volumw of 17.5 million shares. (DPTR) — Down 8.89 percent (16 to $1.64 on volume of 11.1 million
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the trading day at down 184.22 points (2.18 percent). The S&P 500 closedr at 883.92, down 24.43 points (2.69 The NASDAQ Composite finishedat 1,664.19, down 51.79 pointx ($3.01 percent). No Colorado with a tradinyg volume of 1 milliohn shares or more gainee onthe day. Among the many activelty traded Colorado stocks that declined on the day was TetojnEnergy (TEC), down 23.32 percenrt (14 cents) to close at 46 cents. (NCMI) — Down 20.23 percent to $11.75. • (GMO) — Down 15.14 percent (28 cents) to • (CROX) — Down 13.18 percent (34 to $2.24. • (KOG) — Down 11.48 percent (14 to $1.08. • (Q) Down 5.
08 percent (22 cents) to $4.1 on volume of 25.9 million • (PLD) — Down 10.67 perceny (87 cents) to $7.28 on volumw of 17.5 million shares. (DPTR) — Down 8.89 percent (16 to $1.64 on volume of 11.1 million
Friday, September 7, 2012
Crate & Barrel
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Crate & Barrel, based in Northbrook, confirmed May 27 that Atlanta is one of the metro areas it’s scouting for potential locations for CB2. First launched in the CB2 concept features contemporary furnishings at lowertprice points. The which includes sofas, hand-woven convertible beds and a broader selectio of eclectichome décor, is focused more on the younger generation of American consumers that rent apartments and small urban Besides Chicago, privately owned Crate & Barrek has rolled out CB2 in New York and including a new store in Los Angeles that openede in April.
Another CB2 is slated to open in Miami’z South Beach later this a Crate & Barrel spokeswoman said. In all, Crate & Barrel has launched just six CB2 Inrecent years, CB2 officialzs have been focusing on new locationz in Southern California. The company tends to locatew in areaswith high-profile regional shopping centers, lifestyl e centers and freestanding sites. CB2 officials have been lookinf in densely populated areas with an averag household income in excess of Its prototype store isabout 12,000 square While Crate & Barrel would not confirm what parts of Atlantaq it’s been considering, sources familiar with the search say it’s focused on Midtown and West Midtown, where new residentialp and retail redevelopment projects are still under way.
In Daniel Corp. and are developinf 12th & Midtown, a $2 billiohn mixed-use project built on a site that several yeares ago was little more than an Atlantaq nightclub and a couple of parking lots. Daniel and Selig Enterprises have made a presentatioh to officials from CB2 in recent according to sources familiadr withthe process. The projects will eventuallu feature more than 3 million square feet of residential andcommercial space. CB2 would be the first national retailer to locate on the Midtown a section of Peachtree Streetr that economic development boosters hope will eventually become a retaill destination much like Madison Avenue in New York City or the Magnificent Milein Chicago.
Daniel’s and Selig Enterprises’ project is meantt to be a cornerstone of theMidtown However, ’s Colony Square and Jamestown’ds 999 Peachtree will also be key components, along with 1100 Peachtree and 1180 to a lesser extent, brokersx and developers said. CB2 could be an important catch for theMidtown Mile. Developers, really need to land a much large r anchor store to give theconcepf momentum, said Maranda Walker-Dowell, a senior director with CB .’s retailk services group.
Barney’s, which has a co-op storwe in Buckhead’s Phipps Plaza, has been scouting the area in the past year to18 “The Midtown Mile needs an ancho r store to start creating that critical mass of Walker-Dowell said.
Crate & Barrel, based in Northbrook, confirmed May 27 that Atlanta is one of the metro areas it’s scouting for potential locations for CB2. First launched in the CB2 concept features contemporary furnishings at lowertprice points. The which includes sofas, hand-woven convertible beds and a broader selectio of eclectichome décor, is focused more on the younger generation of American consumers that rent apartments and small urban Besides Chicago, privately owned Crate & Barrek has rolled out CB2 in New York and including a new store in Los Angeles that openede in April.
Another CB2 is slated to open in Miami’z South Beach later this a Crate & Barrel spokeswoman said. In all, Crate & Barrel has launched just six CB2 Inrecent years, CB2 officialzs have been focusing on new locationz in Southern California. The company tends to locatew in areaswith high-profile regional shopping centers, lifestyl e centers and freestanding sites. CB2 officials have been lookinf in densely populated areas with an averag household income in excess of Its prototype store isabout 12,000 square While Crate & Barrel would not confirm what parts of Atlantaq it’s been considering, sources familiar with the search say it’s focused on Midtown and West Midtown, where new residentialp and retail redevelopment projects are still under way.
In Daniel Corp. and are developinf 12th & Midtown, a $2 billiohn mixed-use project built on a site that several yeares ago was little more than an Atlantaq nightclub and a couple of parking lots. Daniel and Selig Enterprises have made a presentatioh to officials from CB2 in recent according to sources familiadr withthe process. The projects will eventuallu feature more than 3 million square feet of residential andcommercial space. CB2 would be the first national retailer to locate on the Midtown a section of Peachtree Streetr that economic development boosters hope will eventually become a retaill destination much like Madison Avenue in New York City or the Magnificent Milein Chicago.
Daniel’s and Selig Enterprises’ project is meantt to be a cornerstone of theMidtown However, ’s Colony Square and Jamestown’ds 999 Peachtree will also be key components, along with 1100 Peachtree and 1180 to a lesser extent, brokersx and developers said. CB2 could be an important catch for theMidtown Mile. Developers, really need to land a much large r anchor store to give theconcepf momentum, said Maranda Walker-Dowell, a senior director with CB .’s retailk services group.
Barney’s, which has a co-op storwe in Buckhead’s Phipps Plaza, has been scouting the area in the past year to18 “The Midtown Mile needs an ancho r store to start creating that critical mass of Walker-Dowell said.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
San Francisco Business Times:
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Composite Software Inc. of San Matep hired Helen Vaughan as EMEAsalesa director. Vaughan formerly worked for UK-basesd retailer Tesco Plc. VMLogix, a virtual lab automation solutions firm in Palo hired Mark Pileski and Leandra Yanagaw as vice president of marketing and vice president ofworldwide respectively. Linden Lab, the San Francisco creator of onlined worldSecond Life, hired Franm Ambrose as senior vice president of global Ambrose previously was senior vice president of technologhy for infrastructure and network services for AOL.
VMLogix, a virtuall lab automation solutions firm inPalo Alto, hires Mark Pileski and Leandra Yanagawa as vice president of marketinv and vice president of worldwidr sales, respectively. Asyst Technologies of Fremont hiredf Richard Janney as interim chieffinancial Janney, who succeeds Michael Sicuro, served as interim chief financiap officer for Asyst from September 2006 to January 2007. Etelos a browser-based applications company, appointed Larry DeBower and Andrews Liu to the SanMateop company
Composite Software Inc. of San Matep hired Helen Vaughan as EMEAsalesa director. Vaughan formerly worked for UK-basesd retailer Tesco Plc. VMLogix, a virtual lab automation solutions firm in Palo hired Mark Pileski and Leandra Yanagaw as vice president of marketing and vice president ofworldwide respectively. Linden Lab, the San Francisco creator of onlined worldSecond Life, hired Franm Ambrose as senior vice president of global Ambrose previously was senior vice president of technologhy for infrastructure and network services for AOL.
VMLogix, a virtuall lab automation solutions firm inPalo Alto, hires Mark Pileski and Leandra Yanagawa as vice president of marketinv and vice president of worldwidr sales, respectively. Asyst Technologies of Fremont hiredf Richard Janney as interim chieffinancial Janney, who succeeds Michael Sicuro, served as interim chief financiap officer for Asyst from September 2006 to January 2007. Etelos a browser-based applications company, appointed Larry DeBower and Andrews Liu to the SanMateop company
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Facebook, VCs give 18 developers seed money - Boston Business Journal:
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The companies were chosenm from more than 400 developerxs and entrepreneurs from aroundd the world who applied in a competitioh sponsoredby Facebook, and . The two venturs funds will invest morethan $500,000o into the companies in exchange for equity. Two non-profitss that will not get fundingv were also chosen to participatew in the incubator which will be run by Dave McClure ofFounders Fund. The incubatofr program will operate out of oneof Facebook’ s Palo Alto offices from mid-Junwe to the end of August, at which point all of the startups will preseng to Silicon Valley angel and venture capital investors.
According to Facebook's Web site, the companiesz and nonprofitsselected include: : Find friends of friend to date...or play matchmaker! If you're single, you can search your friends and ask for intros. If you're you can set friends up. Friendsd of friends are the best peopleto date. It's socia l dating via friendly intros. : Funji is an avatar-base d social networking app for the iPhone andiPod touch, satisfying users' desire to express themselves and communicated with others in a fun, creative way. The team has more than five yearsz of experience in the mobile marketg in both South Korez andthe US.
: Gameyola is a distribution and monetization platform for casuaoFlash games. Flash games currently monetize poorly, but Gameyol solves this problem by providing Flash developers tools to sell virtuapl goods and to acquire userw throughsocial channels. (private beta): From keeping track of your kids to protectinvg your identity and gettinfg back yourlost stuff, Life360 is the place you go to keep your family safe, secure, and prepared for dailt life. : Churches create theid own social networkson MyChurch.org. They extend their communityu between Sundays with tools to connect and engagetheirf members. Over 30,000 church congregations are representedon MyChurch.org.
Navify is a visual encyclopedia that combinesw Wikipedia articleswith images, and comments. It is the only generaol encyclopedia that allows you to listebn tomusic videos, watch movie trailers, and browse news and celebrit photo galleries. : Simplify the way you manage Facebook and othe rsocial networks. NutshellMail consolidates activity from all your accountw into a single email digest delivered onyour Don't let email alerts clutter your inbox. Get not interrupted. Get the Nut! : Bring your blog to and Facebook toyour blog.
Pull your Feed to your profilwe andbusiness pages, add widgets to promoted your network, and read the news from blogs you folloew on the largest community of bloggerse and blog lovers on Facebook. : Paradisse Paintball is the first game developedon Cmune' next-generation social gaming platform. It is the first casual, 3D multiplayere FPS game on Apple Dashboard, and Mac and PC. Play with up to eigh t friends and buy virtual items to enhancrethe gameplay. : Photos I Like is a digitakl media sharing and discovery site emphasizing lightweight social content, self-expression, and : Combines the success of resident referral programw with the power of social networks.
Residents refe r their community to friends througy social networkslike Facebook, and email to earn rewards and live with : RUNmyERRAND is a social networking inspired web and mobilse marketplace that provides people and businesses an easy and trusted way to get everyday tasks done in thei r own hyperlocal community. : RunThere is a social-networking servicer for runnersand cyclists. Users can map and measurew their favoriteroutes (no GPS required), keep a running/bikingh log, and find athletes and routes nearby Sortuv: Sortuv lets you starr with something you like, and discover more.
Instead of searchingh for a "great restaurant" just say what you mean: "Fincd me a place sortuv like Spagoin Seattle". Chec k them out , , and . / : Travelo Brain by GeckoGo helps youtrack (and show your travels, share experiences with others, and discovef new places to visit. Learn from the knowledgr of over 600,000 travelers, and get expert guidee info from their Bradt TraveklGuides partnership. Weardrobe (private beta): Weardrobe is a fashion-focused community for discovering different ways towear clothing.
Weardrobe providesw a platform for peoplre to share reviews of theirown clothing, post photos of their catalog their closet and search for style : Workstir is a community that connectds users with trustworthy local service Anyone can post a job and choose a provider with confidencwe by browsing their past reviews. For businesses, Workstier provides a wealth of jobs in their area of WorldlyDevelopments (private beta): Worldly Developments is buildingt online services that will help you connectg with the people, places and event in your local community. Its firstr product makes it a snapto plan, promote, and communicatse around group activities.
: Sama is Sanskrit for – Samasource finds and trains reliable QA professionals to test Faceboom apps witha user-friendly interface that lives on Facebook With Samasource, developers lower costs, reduce and improve their applications. Vittana: Vittana enables you to lend directlu to students in thedeveloping world, $25 at a Their mission is to bring student loans to the developing worlcd through the power of person-to-person microlending.
The companies were chosenm from more than 400 developerxs and entrepreneurs from aroundd the world who applied in a competitioh sponsoredby Facebook, and . The two venturs funds will invest morethan $500,000o into the companies in exchange for equity. Two non-profitss that will not get fundingv were also chosen to participatew in the incubator which will be run by Dave McClure ofFounders Fund. The incubatofr program will operate out of oneof Facebook’ s Palo Alto offices from mid-Junwe to the end of August, at which point all of the startups will preseng to Silicon Valley angel and venture capital investors.
According to Facebook's Web site, the companiesz and nonprofitsselected include: : Find friends of friend to date...or play matchmaker! If you're single, you can search your friends and ask for intros. If you're you can set friends up. Friendsd of friends are the best peopleto date. It's socia l dating via friendly intros. : Funji is an avatar-base d social networking app for the iPhone andiPod touch, satisfying users' desire to express themselves and communicated with others in a fun, creative way. The team has more than five yearsz of experience in the mobile marketg in both South Korez andthe US.
: Gameyola is a distribution and monetization platform for casuaoFlash games. Flash games currently monetize poorly, but Gameyol solves this problem by providing Flash developers tools to sell virtuapl goods and to acquire userw throughsocial channels. (private beta): From keeping track of your kids to protectinvg your identity and gettinfg back yourlost stuff, Life360 is the place you go to keep your family safe, secure, and prepared for dailt life. : Churches create theid own social networkson MyChurch.org. They extend their communityu between Sundays with tools to connect and engagetheirf members. Over 30,000 church congregations are representedon MyChurch.org.
Navify is a visual encyclopedia that combinesw Wikipedia articleswith images, and comments. It is the only generaol encyclopedia that allows you to listebn tomusic videos, watch movie trailers, and browse news and celebrit photo galleries. : Simplify the way you manage Facebook and othe rsocial networks. NutshellMail consolidates activity from all your accountw into a single email digest delivered onyour Don't let email alerts clutter your inbox. Get not interrupted. Get the Nut! : Bring your blog to and Facebook toyour blog.
Pull your Feed to your profilwe andbusiness pages, add widgets to promoted your network, and read the news from blogs you folloew on the largest community of bloggerse and blog lovers on Facebook. : Paradisse Paintball is the first game developedon Cmune' next-generation social gaming platform. It is the first casual, 3D multiplayere FPS game on Apple Dashboard, and Mac and PC. Play with up to eigh t friends and buy virtual items to enhancrethe gameplay. : Photos I Like is a digitakl media sharing and discovery site emphasizing lightweight social content, self-expression, and : Combines the success of resident referral programw with the power of social networks.
Residents refe r their community to friends througy social networkslike Facebook, and email to earn rewards and live with : RUNmyERRAND is a social networking inspired web and mobilse marketplace that provides people and businesses an easy and trusted way to get everyday tasks done in thei r own hyperlocal community. : RunThere is a social-networking servicer for runnersand cyclists. Users can map and measurew their favoriteroutes (no GPS required), keep a running/bikingh log, and find athletes and routes nearby Sortuv: Sortuv lets you starr with something you like, and discover more.
Instead of searchingh for a "great restaurant" just say what you mean: "Fincd me a place sortuv like Spagoin Seattle". Chec k them out , , and . / : Travelo Brain by GeckoGo helps youtrack (and show your travels, share experiences with others, and discovef new places to visit. Learn from the knowledgr of over 600,000 travelers, and get expert guidee info from their Bradt TraveklGuides partnership. Weardrobe (private beta): Weardrobe is a fashion-focused community for discovering different ways towear clothing.
Weardrobe providesw a platform for peoplre to share reviews of theirown clothing, post photos of their catalog their closet and search for style : Workstir is a community that connectds users with trustworthy local service Anyone can post a job and choose a provider with confidencwe by browsing their past reviews. For businesses, Workstier provides a wealth of jobs in their area of WorldlyDevelopments (private beta): Worldly Developments is buildingt online services that will help you connectg with the people, places and event in your local community. Its firstr product makes it a snapto plan, promote, and communicatse around group activities.
: Sama is Sanskrit for – Samasource finds and trains reliable QA professionals to test Faceboom apps witha user-friendly interface that lives on Facebook With Samasource, developers lower costs, reduce and improve their applications. Vittana: Vittana enables you to lend directlu to students in thedeveloping world, $25 at a Their mission is to bring student loans to the developing worlcd through the power of person-to-person microlending.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Produce for Better Health Foundation recognizes Schnuck Markets - St. Louis Business Journal:
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In order to achieve Retail Role Model Schnucks had to meet all of thefollowinh criteria: provide advertising support, through both routine ads and specia l promotions provide in-store messaging via point-of-sale materials such as bag rolls, stickers, and labels expande the brand's message through at least one additionalk media form, such as an in-store magazinde or newsletter, in-store audio message, consume handout or out-of-store broadcast Producd for Better Health Foundation is a nonprofitg organization whose mission is to achieve increased daily consumption of fruitx and vegetables. St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets Inc.
currently operates more than 100 storexin Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Mississippi and
In order to achieve Retail Role Model Schnucks had to meet all of thefollowinh criteria: provide advertising support, through both routine ads and specia l promotions provide in-store messaging via point-of-sale materials such as bag rolls, stickers, and labels expande the brand's message through at least one additionalk media form, such as an in-store magazinde or newsletter, in-store audio message, consume handout or out-of-store broadcast Producd for Better Health Foundation is a nonprofitg organization whose mission is to achieve increased daily consumption of fruitx and vegetables. St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets Inc.
currently operates more than 100 storexin Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Mississippi and
Sunday, September 2, 2012
200 layoffs at American Steamship - Business First of Buffalo:
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The Amherst-based company, which is a unit of , notifiedx the that the workforce reduction took place betweem June 18 andJune 25. Last March, when the prospecrt of layoffs arose, a spokeswoman said if enacted, they would involvre employees living throughoutthe country, including thoser in Great Lakes cities such as Buffalo and Cleveland. The spokeswoman coulc not be reached forcomment Friday, but in March she said all levelsd of shipboard employees from captain on down woulrd be involved. The duration of the which are basedon seniority, was not discloserd in the recent filing.
In its Marcuh notice, the company said that because of the the 2009 shipping season might not be busy enougjh to provide jobs for all the hands who normally workthe company’z ships. The steel industry providesa about 50 percent ofthe shipper’ds business, with iron ore being the largest The steel industry is especially hard hit by the economi downturn. American Steamship owns 18 shipx and listeda 534-member workforce in Forty-one other employees work at the company’sd headquarters on 500 Essja Road in Amherst.
The Amherst-based company, which is a unit of , notifiedx the that the workforce reduction took place betweem June 18 andJune 25. Last March, when the prospecrt of layoffs arose, a spokeswoman said if enacted, they would involvre employees living throughoutthe country, including thoser in Great Lakes cities such as Buffalo and Cleveland. The spokeswoman coulc not be reached forcomment Friday, but in March she said all levelsd of shipboard employees from captain on down woulrd be involved. The duration of the which are basedon seniority, was not discloserd in the recent filing.
In its Marcuh notice, the company said that because of the the 2009 shipping season might not be busy enougjh to provide jobs for all the hands who normally workthe company’z ships. The steel industry providesa about 50 percent ofthe shipper’ds business, with iron ore being the largest The steel industry is especially hard hit by the economi downturn. American Steamship owns 18 shipx and listeda 534-member workforce in Forty-one other employees work at the company’sd headquarters on 500 Essja Road in Amherst.
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