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Monday, July 30, 2012
Syrian troops kill 6-year-old fleeing into Jordan - CBS News
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
In the Rear View: A Marathon Man and 11 New Firemen - Patch.com
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In the Rear View: A Marathon Man and 11 New Firemen Patch.com About this column: At Rear View, we look back. We either look at the past week, a significant thread of stories or bits for the sheer joy of nostalgia. If objects appear larger in Rear View, get new glasses. Related Topics: Blink Of An Eye, Heroin ... |
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Persons to leave Massey Communications - Washington Business Journal:
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His last day with Masseh will be no later thanJuly 24. Bud formerly president and CEO of the willtake Persons' place as vice chairman, overseeinyg the agency's public business development and social media services. Breweer has been with the agencyg and itsparent company, , since 1986. Lynne Fredericmk was promoted from vice presiden t and director of marketing for Masseyt Services to president and CEO ofMassehy Communications. Frederick has been with Massey Services forsix years. Her prior marketinyg and advertising experience includes work with General Electrix and FordConsumer Services.
Andrea Massey-Farrel l was promoted from vice presidentt of operations at Massey Communications to executive vice presidengt and chiefoperating officer. She has been with the agenchy for 12 years and will lead its advertisingservice division, in addition to her responsibilities with agencg operations and Yellow Page Directort advertising. “These changes will better positioh our agency to take advantage of the opportunitiee that we anticipate over the next few saidHarvey Massey, chairmanb of the company, in a prepared statement. He said the agency'sd goal its to sharpen its focu and provide moretargeted services.
Personsd said he would open a new strategic public media relations and networking consulting firm called Todd Persons Communicationws in downtown Orlando inearly “I'm especially grateful to Harvey Masseyy and to Bud Brewer for theidr friendship and wise counsel," Personds said. Massey Communications is a full-servic e advertising, strategic marketing and publicrelations agency. The agencyu and its parent company, Massey Services, are based in
His last day with Masseh will be no later thanJuly 24. Bud formerly president and CEO of the willtake Persons' place as vice chairman, overseeinyg the agency's public business development and social media services. Breweer has been with the agencyg and itsparent company, , since 1986. Lynne Fredericmk was promoted from vice presiden t and director of marketing for Masseyt Services to president and CEO ofMassehy Communications. Frederick has been with Massey Services forsix years. Her prior marketinyg and advertising experience includes work with General Electrix and FordConsumer Services.
Andrea Massey-Farrel l was promoted from vice presidentt of operations at Massey Communications to executive vice presidengt and chiefoperating officer. She has been with the agenchy for 12 years and will lead its advertisingservice division, in addition to her responsibilities with agencg operations and Yellow Page Directort advertising. “These changes will better positioh our agency to take advantage of the opportunitiee that we anticipate over the next few saidHarvey Massey, chairmanb of the company, in a prepared statement. He said the agency'sd goal its to sharpen its focu and provide moretargeted services.
Personsd said he would open a new strategic public media relations and networking consulting firm called Todd Persons Communicationws in downtown Orlando inearly “I'm especially grateful to Harvey Masseyy and to Bud Brewer for theidr friendship and wise counsel," Personds said. Massey Communications is a full-servic e advertising, strategic marketing and publicrelations agency. The agencyu and its parent company, Massey Services, are based in
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Boston drivers fall in 'rage' rankings - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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In its fourth annual In the Driver’s Seat Road Rage survey, Norwalk, Conn.-basecd said Boston fell out of the top rankingxs of the angriest driversin America. In Bay State drivers managed to squeajk into the top 10 of the most courteous driversz in the UnitedStates — ranked nintjh overall. AutoVantage, a national auto club, commissioned the survey “to determine the driving habits and attituded of commuters across the countryt and to learn more about consume views on the topic ofroad rage.” Portland took the top spot amon g the 25 metropolitan areas surveyed, movintg up from No.
2 last It was followed by Cleveland, Baltimore, Sacramento and New York unseated Miami as the leastcourteouse city, moving up from third last year to No. 1 this followed by Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis/St. The top 10 least courteous cities: 1. New York 2. Worth 3. Detroit 4. Atlanta 5. Minneapolis/St. Paul 6. Phoeni x 7. Miami 8. Houston 9. Cincinnati 10. San Diegp The top 10 most courteouscities 1. Portlancd 2. Cleveland 3. Baltimore 4. Sacramento 5. Pittsburgh 6. Washington DC 7. Philadelphia (tie) 7. St. Louis 9. Boston 10.
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In its fourth annual In the Driver’s Seat Road Rage survey, Norwalk, Conn.-basecd said Boston fell out of the top rankingxs of the angriest driversin America. In Bay State drivers managed to squeajk into the top 10 of the most courteous driversz in the UnitedStates — ranked nintjh overall. AutoVantage, a national auto club, commissioned the survey “to determine the driving habits and attituded of commuters across the countryt and to learn more about consume views on the topic ofroad rage.” Portland took the top spot amon g the 25 metropolitan areas surveyed, movintg up from No.
2 last It was followed by Cleveland, Baltimore, Sacramento and New York unseated Miami as the leastcourteouse city, moving up from third last year to No. 1 this followed by Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Atlanta and Minneapolis/St. The top 10 least courteous cities: 1. New York 2. Worth 3. Detroit 4. Atlanta 5. Minneapolis/St. Paul 6. Phoeni x 7. Miami 8. Houston 9. Cincinnati 10. San Diegp The top 10 most courteouscities 1. Portlancd 2. Cleveland 3. Baltimore 4. Sacramento 5. Pittsburgh 6. Washington DC 7. Philadelphia (tie) 7. St. Louis 9. Boston 10.
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Monday, July 23, 2012
Local roundup: Tyler Hanover lifts Tigers - Norwich Bulletin
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Local roundup: Tyler Hanover lifts Tigers Norwich Bulletin TROY, N.Y. â€" Three two-outs hits in the fourth inning, capped by a three-run homer by Tyler Hanover, led Connecticut to a 6-4 win over the Tri-City ValleyCats on Monday. Hanover, the designated hitter, had scored Connecticut's first run in the first ... |
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Peachtree Equity raises $60M for lending fund - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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The fund, called Peachtree II L.P., is the secon d created by the private equity firm sinc e opening its doorsin 2002, and one of the largesf fund closings in Atlanta since the recession began in Januar 2008. Peachtree Equity’s new fund, licensed as a small-businese investment company bythe , will provide capitall to companies that can’t fully financwe expansion or growth projects through a bank, also known as mezzanin lending. Given the continued instability of bank credit availablewto customers, Peachtree Equity partner Davifd Christopher said the fund will have no shortagde of deals.
“We think this is a good time from amarkett perspective,” said Christopher, one of the three partners at Peachtreew Equity. “This market is creatingt attractive opportunities.” The fund will lend at least $3 million to $10 million to small typically those with lessthan $100 million in annual revenue and with $2 millionj in earnings. The fund will focus on workinv with the existing managementof companies, looking to grow through organic processes or outside The firm’s investments will continue to be in the niche manufacturing, health-care, business and financial and government contractor sectors. But with the opportunity comes increased competition.
Mezzanine funds are one of the growinhg sectors ofprivate equity, with severa l scattered throughout the city and the Christopher said despite the newfound popularitty of mezzanine investment by local private equitgy firms, the firm isn’t afraid of widespreaxd local competition. “We’ll co-invest with other firms and the otherr mezz playersout there,” he “We don’t see them as necessarily direct The $60 million raised is the first closin g of the fund. Christopher said the fund is ultimatelyt projected toraise $75 million to $100 million by year’sd end with additional investor commitments.
The new fund is smaller than Peachtred Equity’s first fund, which raised $110 million and ultimately invested in 17 companiew based primarily inthe Southeast. The compang does not discuss publicly the investment performance ofits funds. Peachtreed Equity was created in when the executives whobegan ’s private equitty investment business in 1997 left to form thei r own local firm. Since then, two of the foundera have left for other locapl privateequity firms, whichu Christopher said was a challenge fundraising for the second time. Despiter the departures, the firm is expandingf with thesecond offering.
Peachtrede Equity also hired private equity veteran Wendell Reilly as a general Reilly previously founded andoversaw LLC, a venture capital-backed group of television and now serves as the managing partnerf of , a private equity firm focused on media industryu investment. Christopher said the firm is also lookin to hire two more junior and one analyst to work with the new fund and managse the current stable ofportfolio investments. Christopher said he expects the secon fund to ultimately closer 12 to 15 investment dealsw overthe four-year life of the with a preference for Southeasterhn or local deals.
The fund, called Peachtree II L.P., is the secon d created by the private equity firm sinc e opening its doorsin 2002, and one of the largesf fund closings in Atlanta since the recession began in Januar 2008. Peachtree Equity’s new fund, licensed as a small-businese investment company bythe , will provide capitall to companies that can’t fully financwe expansion or growth projects through a bank, also known as mezzanin lending. Given the continued instability of bank credit availablewto customers, Peachtree Equity partner Davifd Christopher said the fund will have no shortagde of deals.
“We think this is a good time from amarkett perspective,” said Christopher, one of the three partners at Peachtreew Equity. “This market is creatingt attractive opportunities.” The fund will lend at least $3 million to $10 million to small typically those with lessthan $100 million in annual revenue and with $2 millionj in earnings. The fund will focus on workinv with the existing managementof companies, looking to grow through organic processes or outside The firm’s investments will continue to be in the niche manufacturing, health-care, business and financial and government contractor sectors. But with the opportunity comes increased competition.
Mezzanine funds are one of the growinhg sectors ofprivate equity, with severa l scattered throughout the city and the Christopher said despite the newfound popularitty of mezzanine investment by local private equitgy firms, the firm isn’t afraid of widespreaxd local competition. “We’ll co-invest with other firms and the otherr mezz playersout there,” he “We don’t see them as necessarily direct The $60 million raised is the first closin g of the fund. Christopher said the fund is ultimatelyt projected toraise $75 million to $100 million by year’sd end with additional investor commitments.
The new fund is smaller than Peachtred Equity’s first fund, which raised $110 million and ultimately invested in 17 companiew based primarily inthe Southeast. The compang does not discuss publicly the investment performance ofits funds. Peachtreed Equity was created in when the executives whobegan ’s private equitty investment business in 1997 left to form thei r own local firm. Since then, two of the foundera have left for other locapl privateequity firms, whichu Christopher said was a challenge fundraising for the second time. Despiter the departures, the firm is expandingf with thesecond offering.
Peachtrede Equity also hired private equity veteran Wendell Reilly as a general Reilly previously founded andoversaw LLC, a venture capital-backed group of television and now serves as the managing partnerf of , a private equity firm focused on media industryu investment. Christopher said the firm is also lookin to hire two more junior and one analyst to work with the new fund and managse the current stable ofportfolio investments. Christopher said he expects the secon fund to ultimately closer 12 to 15 investment dealsw overthe four-year life of the with a preference for Southeasterhn or local deals.
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Starbucks makes food healthier - Business First of Columbus:
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The coffee giant says it has simplified recipesz to includemore high-quality ingredientx like whole grains, blueberries from Oregonh and cherries from Michigan. “Starbucks customers have been tellin us that they want better tastingf and healthier food options when they visiytour stores,” said Starbuckxs food category vice president Sandra Stark in a news releasee announcing the new “We answered their call with a deliciouss new menu of food made with real ingredients and more wholesom e options.” New menu items include a blueberry oat bar, a farmer’ws market salad and banana walnutg bread that Starbucks says “is nearly 30 percent real banana.
” Starbucka has been expanding its food menu in the last two years to enticr customers to visit more and to spendd more per visit. The company was also among the firsyt restaurant chains in the country to ban transa fat from its foodand beverages. Starbuck s (NASDAQ: SBUX) is closing hundreds of locations and cutting thousandds of jobs to trim expenses as revenue The company reported sales fell 8 percentlast quarter, followinfg a 9 percent decline in first quarter sales.
It is also facing pressure fromMcDonaldsw (NYSE: MCD), whose new coffee drinks are driving sales
The coffee giant says it has simplified recipesz to includemore high-quality ingredientx like whole grains, blueberries from Oregonh and cherries from Michigan. “Starbucks customers have been tellin us that they want better tastingf and healthier food options when they visiytour stores,” said Starbuckxs food category vice president Sandra Stark in a news releasee announcing the new “We answered their call with a deliciouss new menu of food made with real ingredients and more wholesom e options.” New menu items include a blueberry oat bar, a farmer’ws market salad and banana walnutg bread that Starbucks says “is nearly 30 percent real banana.
” Starbucka has been expanding its food menu in the last two years to enticr customers to visit more and to spendd more per visit. The company was also among the firsyt restaurant chains in the country to ban transa fat from its foodand beverages. Starbuck s (NASDAQ: SBUX) is closing hundreds of locations and cutting thousandds of jobs to trim expenses as revenue The company reported sales fell 8 percentlast quarter, followinfg a 9 percent decline in first quarter sales.
It is also facing pressure fromMcDonaldsw (NYSE: MCD), whose new coffee drinks are driving sales
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Science Shows Charts And Graphs Play A Key Role In Achieving Finance Goals - Business Insider
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Business Insider | Science Shows Charts And Graphs Play A Key Role In Achieving Finance Goals Business Insider That's where old school bar graphs and pie charts might come in handy, new research shows. A pair of Virginia professors gave 183 college students a hypothetical savings goal of $750 for a European vacation. One half of the group read their g oal ... |
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
An Emmy Wish List - Seattle Post Intelligencer
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PerezHilton.com | An Emmy Wish List Seattle Post Intelligencer if they must nominate another NBC comedy to stand alongside Parks and Recreation, let it be riotous "fan favorite" Community, the most adventurous and mind-blowing show too few people were watching last season. With Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston ... What will be the biggest snu bs by Emmy nominations? Emmy Awards Nominations 2012: Our Predictions! Emmys 2012: And (We Think) the Nominees Will Be... |
Monday, July 16, 2012
New restaurant to fill shuttered Clubhouse at Lenox Square - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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, owner of the upscale Buckhead mall, announcecd Friday it has signed an agreementywith Charleston, S.C.-based restaurateur . to open Lenozx Square Grill laterthis fall. Lenox Squarre Grill will fill a major vacancy in a signaturee slot atLenox Square. The Clubhouse, part of the countryu club-inspired restaurant chain originally founded by celebrituy investors Kevin Costner and Jack created a void atLenox Square’s front door when it closed last “We’ve seen such remarkable success from locakl restaurant operators in Atlanta,” Tisha Maley, assistanr vice president of leasing for Simon Property Group, said in a “CentraArchy Restaurants is a great example, with provenj concepts that really stand the test of time while maintaining a loyal patronage from Atlanta diners.
We’re lookinvg forward to another strong partnership with CentraArcht and continuing that tradition with LenoxSquare Grill.” CentraArchgy is the company behind Tavern at Phipps at Simon-ownefd Phipps Plaza. The 12,500-square-foot Lenox Square Grill will feature 300 a large bar and ample outdoodseating areas. It will be open for lunch anddinner daily. CentraArchy is also the parent compant of NewYork Prime, Californiza Dreaming, Joey D’s Oak Room.
, owner of the upscale Buckhead mall, announcecd Friday it has signed an agreementywith Charleston, S.C.-based restaurateur . to open Lenozx Square Grill laterthis fall. Lenox Squarre Grill will fill a major vacancy in a signaturee slot atLenox Square. The Clubhouse, part of the countryu club-inspired restaurant chain originally founded by celebrituy investors Kevin Costner and Jack created a void atLenox Square’s front door when it closed last “We’ve seen such remarkable success from locakl restaurant operators in Atlanta,” Tisha Maley, assistanr vice president of leasing for Simon Property Group, said in a “CentraArchy Restaurants is a great example, with provenj concepts that really stand the test of time while maintaining a loyal patronage from Atlanta diners.
We’re lookinvg forward to another strong partnership with CentraArcht and continuing that tradition with LenoxSquare Grill.” CentraArchgy is the company behind Tavern at Phipps at Simon-ownefd Phipps Plaza. The 12,500-square-foot Lenox Square Grill will feature 300 a large bar and ample outdoodseating areas. It will be open for lunch anddinner daily. CentraArchy is also the parent compant of NewYork Prime, Californiza Dreaming, Joey D’s Oak Room.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Dentists take a bite out of recession - bizjournals:
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Patients also stretch out dental exams and cleaningw with copayments when money is tight or nix them altogether if they get laid off and lose Yet most people keep upthe “meat and potatoes” of dental work because they’ve bought the notion that prevention is importantt and cheaper than emergency care when a tooth gets so bad they can’r stand it anymore. “Dentistry is one of the health care said Dr. Jack Harouni, owner of in “People need what they need, regardless of economiv conditions.” This helps explainh why dentists had higher profit margins than any otherd industryin 2008.
With net profit margins of 17 percent dentists beatout accountants, tax preparers, lawyerzs and doctors, according to , a N.C., firm that tracks financial performancs at private companies (See chart at right). Dentistxs in the West reportec net profit margins of more than19 percent, though sales growtbh in the past year was lower than the countryy as a whole. Nine of the top 10 industriews areservice providers. “These industries are well positioneed to withstand the economic downturn due to their profitability as well as the continued public demancd for many ofthe services,” Sageworkws spokeswoman Jackie Peluso wrote in an e-mail.
Localk sources reported a mixed financial picture for dentists in Sacramentand statewide. Eight out of 10 dentists are sole practitioners who bear the brunyt of a fluctuating economy ontheir own. Some fare betterr than others. Much depends on the mix of workthey do. Most dependabl is basic dentistry paid for by even though almost half of America adults have nodental coverage, according to the . “Aj I surprised by the rankings? Quite yes,” said Cathy Mudge, chief administrative officer forthe association. “Some dentists are seeingv an increase in theirpatient base. I’m not sure why. Maybe peopl are afraid they’ll lose their she said.
“Typically, at the end of the we see a spike.” One thin everybody agrees on: Fewer patients are goingv for priceyoptional procedures. “I’ves seen a 15 to 20 percent drop inanythingh elective,” said Gabrielle Rasi, owner of in A full set of veneers for a brighy smile on six front teethn costs $6,000, she said. “A couple of yearws ago, patients used home-equity loans or credit cardz to payfor this,” Rasi said. it’s ‘I think I’l wait.’ ” About 75 percent of Rasi’e business is a “meat and potatoes” practice of basic dentistryu for patients coveredby insurance.
“Cleanings everyu year; fillings every year or two. Maybe a Rasi said. “That’s what’s keeping me in And it’s growing. I still get new patients all the But Rasi is more careful with expensesathese days. Dentists have to pay rent or a employ staff, buy professional insurance and cover other overhead costsd such as lab fees and materials. Rasi is willing to pay more to keepqualitt staff, though she scalesd back hours for one worker who then left becausd she needed a full-tim job. The “spa” part of the business won’t be cut anytimse soon.
The office offers massager pads onpatient chairs, paraffinn treatments for the hands, eye ear plugs and relaxation tapes.
Patients also stretch out dental exams and cleaningw with copayments when money is tight or nix them altogether if they get laid off and lose Yet most people keep upthe “meat and potatoes” of dental work because they’ve bought the notion that prevention is importantt and cheaper than emergency care when a tooth gets so bad they can’r stand it anymore. “Dentistry is one of the health care said Dr. Jack Harouni, owner of in “People need what they need, regardless of economiv conditions.” This helps explainh why dentists had higher profit margins than any otherd industryin 2008.
With net profit margins of 17 percent dentists beatout accountants, tax preparers, lawyerzs and doctors, according to , a N.C., firm that tracks financial performancs at private companies (See chart at right). Dentistxs in the West reportec net profit margins of more than19 percent, though sales growtbh in the past year was lower than the countryy as a whole. Nine of the top 10 industriews areservice providers. “These industries are well positioneed to withstand the economic downturn due to their profitability as well as the continued public demancd for many ofthe services,” Sageworkws spokeswoman Jackie Peluso wrote in an e-mail.
Localk sources reported a mixed financial picture for dentists in Sacramentand statewide. Eight out of 10 dentists are sole practitioners who bear the brunyt of a fluctuating economy ontheir own. Some fare betterr than others. Much depends on the mix of workthey do. Most dependabl is basic dentistry paid for by even though almost half of America adults have nodental coverage, according to the . “Aj I surprised by the rankings? Quite yes,” said Cathy Mudge, chief administrative officer forthe association. “Some dentists are seeingv an increase in theirpatient base. I’m not sure why. Maybe peopl are afraid they’ll lose their she said.
“Typically, at the end of the we see a spike.” One thin everybody agrees on: Fewer patients are goingv for priceyoptional procedures. “I’ves seen a 15 to 20 percent drop inanythingh elective,” said Gabrielle Rasi, owner of in A full set of veneers for a brighy smile on six front teethn costs $6,000, she said. “A couple of yearws ago, patients used home-equity loans or credit cardz to payfor this,” Rasi said. it’s ‘I think I’l wait.’ ” About 75 percent of Rasi’e business is a “meat and potatoes” practice of basic dentistryu for patients coveredby insurance.
“Cleanings everyu year; fillings every year or two. Maybe a Rasi said. “That’s what’s keeping me in And it’s growing. I still get new patients all the But Rasi is more careful with expensesathese days. Dentists have to pay rent or a employ staff, buy professional insurance and cover other overhead costsd such as lab fees and materials. Rasi is willing to pay more to keepqualitt staff, though she scalesd back hours for one worker who then left becausd she needed a full-tim job. The “spa” part of the business won’t be cut anytimse soon.
The office offers massager pads onpatient chairs, paraffinn treatments for the hands, eye ear plugs and relaxation tapes.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Nomination
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The winners will be honored at an awardse luncheonon Oct. 9 at the Pfisteer Hotel in downtown Milwaukee and featured in a special sectioh inthe Oct. 9 issue of The Business Journal. How to To be eligible for the award, candidatess must be CFOs or headsxof finance, must be based in Waukesha, Walworth, Washington, Racine or Kenosha counties, and must have been in his or her currenr role for at leasyt two years. Simply fill out a nomination form below and submit it byAugust 7, 2009. Judging will be done by an independentr panel, led by Business Journal editorMark Kass, with winners selecteed based on information provided through the nomination process.
The finalistss will be announced in The Busines s Journalin September. Candidates must be Chief Financial Officers or Heads of The nominee must be basedin Milwaukee, Walworth, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine or Kenosha counties. The minimum period of service in his or her currenf role istwo years. All nominationzs must be acknowledged and endorsed bya nominee. Pleasew also include a copy ofthe nominee's one-pagw biography. Questions? Call Todd Bragstar at 414-908-0575, or e-mail to CFO of the Year - 2009 August 7, 2009 *No. of years in position *Describe how nomined uses skills and creativity to contribute tothe community.
*Provide details of initiatives undertaken by nominee to strengthen market positionof company. *Highlighf business and management practices that exemplifu high standardsin integrity/ethics. Other information regardin g nominee that you feelis
The winners will be honored at an awardse luncheonon Oct. 9 at the Pfisteer Hotel in downtown Milwaukee and featured in a special sectioh inthe Oct. 9 issue of The Business Journal. How to To be eligible for the award, candidatess must be CFOs or headsxof finance, must be based in Waukesha, Walworth, Washington, Racine or Kenosha counties, and must have been in his or her currenr role for at leasyt two years. Simply fill out a nomination form below and submit it byAugust 7, 2009. Judging will be done by an independentr panel, led by Business Journal editorMark Kass, with winners selecteed based on information provided through the nomination process.
The finalistss will be announced in The Busines s Journalin September. Candidates must be Chief Financial Officers or Heads of The nominee must be basedin Milwaukee, Walworth, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine or Kenosha counties. The minimum period of service in his or her currenf role istwo years. All nominationzs must be acknowledged and endorsed bya nominee. Pleasew also include a copy ofthe nominee's one-pagw biography. Questions? Call Todd Bragstar at 414-908-0575, or e-mail to CFO of the Year - 2009 August 7, 2009 *No. of years in position *Describe how nomined uses skills and creativity to contribute tothe community.
*Provide details of initiatives undertaken by nominee to strengthen market positionof company. *Highlighf business and management practices that exemplifu high standardsin integrity/ethics. Other information regardin g nominee that you feelis
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Tyler Technologies posts higher profit - Dallas Business Journal:
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The company’s profit for the year includeda non-cash legaol settlement related to a warrants charge of $9 milliobn associated with litigation tied to stock purchasr warrants owned by . During the fourth quarter, Dallas-based Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) posteed operating income of $9.7 million, up from operatin income of $9.6 million durinv the same quarterin 2007. Revenued for the quarter hit $69.5 million, a 15.1-percent increasse from $60.4 million during the same period a year Duringthe quarter, the company saw its softwared licenses, software services, subscriptions and maintenance jump 17.8 For all of 2008, Tyler Technologie s recorded an operating income of $28.
1 million, up from $26.8 million the year Revenue for the year also jumped 20.6 percent, hittinf $265.1 million, up from $219.8 million the year before. For 2009, the compangy says it has a backlog in ordersdof $240 million and a strong balance Still, Tyler Technologies says first quarter earninges will not reach the same level as earnings recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008. The compangy anticipates 2009 revenue will be in the rangreof $292 to $298 million. It also expectzs earnings per share to hit the 66to 72-cents per sharre range.
The company’s profit for the year includeda non-cash legaol settlement related to a warrants charge of $9 milliobn associated with litigation tied to stock purchasr warrants owned by . During the fourth quarter, Dallas-based Tyler Technologies (NYSE: TYL) posteed operating income of $9.7 million, up from operatin income of $9.6 million durinv the same quarterin 2007. Revenued for the quarter hit $69.5 million, a 15.1-percent increasse from $60.4 million during the same period a year Duringthe quarter, the company saw its softwared licenses, software services, subscriptions and maintenance jump 17.8 For all of 2008, Tyler Technologie s recorded an operating income of $28.
1 million, up from $26.8 million the year Revenue for the year also jumped 20.6 percent, hittinf $265.1 million, up from $219.8 million the year before. For 2009, the compangy says it has a backlog in ordersdof $240 million and a strong balance Still, Tyler Technologies says first quarter earninges will not reach the same level as earnings recorded in the fourth quarter of 2008. The compangy anticipates 2009 revenue will be in the rangreof $292 to $298 million. It also expectzs earnings per share to hit the 66to 72-cents per sharre range.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
The Museum Of The American Revolution Artifacts Await Their New Home - Huffington Post
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San Francisco Chronicle | The Museum Of The American Revolution Artifacts Await Their New Home Huffington Post PHILADELPHIA -- A nondescript building on a quiet street somewhere outside Philadelphia holds a secret stash of treasures that have been waiting patiently for more than a century for a permanent place to c » |
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
Ethics complaint against Hunt and Buckley dismissed - Dallas Business Journal:
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The Oregon Government Ethices Commission has dismissed theRepublican Party’s complaint against House Speaker Dave a Gladstone Democrat, and Rep. Peter Buckley, the co-chair of the jointy Ways and Means Committee and an Ashland Bob Tiernan, chairman of the Oregon Republicanh Party, had suggested that Hunt and Buckleyh attempted to secure a “yes” vote on three tax measurex from Republican Greg Smith, of Heppner, by backinb several projects in Smith’s Eastern Oregon Ronald Bersin, the commission’s executive didn’t elaborate on the group’s “We have carefully reviewed your allegations and supporting material and do not find the allegations come withim the Commission’s jurisdiction,” he Bersin did tell Tiernan that the commissionh didn’t find any “personall financial benefit” gained by Buckley or Hunt.
Tiernan’ complaint alleged that Hunt and Buckley agree to earmark money for the district of in returnfor Smith’s vote on a key tax But Hunt said last week that his support for the projects in Smith’s district was Smith’s vote helped Democrats collect a 60 percenr “super majority” needed to enactf tax hikes. The Senate eventually passed the measure on Thursday aftera last-minute deal convinced Sen. Mark Hass, a Beaverto n Democrat, to change his stance. Businesds interests had opposed the tax which include boosts tothe state’xs corporate minimum, corporate income and high-brackeg income taxes.
The Oregon Government Ethices Commission has dismissed theRepublican Party’s complaint against House Speaker Dave a Gladstone Democrat, and Rep. Peter Buckley, the co-chair of the jointy Ways and Means Committee and an Ashland Bob Tiernan, chairman of the Oregon Republicanh Party, had suggested that Hunt and Buckleyh attempted to secure a “yes” vote on three tax measurex from Republican Greg Smith, of Heppner, by backinb several projects in Smith’s Eastern Oregon Ronald Bersin, the commission’s executive didn’t elaborate on the group’s “We have carefully reviewed your allegations and supporting material and do not find the allegations come withim the Commission’s jurisdiction,” he Bersin did tell Tiernan that the commissionh didn’t find any “personall financial benefit” gained by Buckley or Hunt.
Tiernan’ complaint alleged that Hunt and Buckley agree to earmark money for the district of in returnfor Smith’s vote on a key tax But Hunt said last week that his support for the projects in Smith’s district was Smith’s vote helped Democrats collect a 60 percenr “super majority” needed to enactf tax hikes. The Senate eventually passed the measure on Thursday aftera last-minute deal convinced Sen. Mark Hass, a Beaverto n Democrat, to change his stance. Businesds interests had opposed the tax which include boosts tothe state’xs corporate minimum, corporate income and high-brackeg income taxes.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Temperature likely to reach triple digits – again - DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)
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Temperature likely to reach triple digits â€" again DesMoinesRegister.com (blog) Hospitals have been noticing an uptick in both obviously heat-related illnesses and heart problems, which can be exacerbated by the high temperatures. Tomorrow also looks hot, with the temperature again set to reach 101. But Des Moines residents can ... |
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Early-morning fireworks: Giants, Nats kick off holiday slate in DC - Fox News
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Kansas City Star | Early-morning fireworks: Giants, Nats kick off holiday slate in DC Fox News On the bright side, both the San Francisco Giants and Washington Nationals will have plenty of time to enjoy the holiday festivities after they play the middle portion of their three-game series in D.C. Nationals, Giants set for early start Giants Vs. Nationals Update: Edwin Jackson Struggling Early |
Monday, July 2, 2012
Australia Holds Key Rate at 3.5% as Hiring, Currency Strengthen - Bloomberg
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The Age | Australia Holds Key Rate at 3.5% as Hiring, Currency Strengthen Bloomberg Australia's central bank kept interest rates unchanged at a 2 1/2-year low, saying its recent reductions in borrowing costs will help the economy weather a more subdued global outlook. RBA leaves rates unchanged RBA c » |
Sunday, July 1, 2012
IRS seeks repeal of work cell-phone tax - Dayton Business Journal:
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The agency created an uproar when it proposed ways to simplifyg compliance with currenttax law, which treatz personal use of work-supplied cell phones as personalp income. That law is “burdensome, poorly understood by taxpayers and difficulg for the IRS toadminister consistently,” IRS Commissionere Doug Shulman said in a statement. To simplifyy compliance, the IRS sought comment on severalp options, included treating 25 percent of thecell phone’s use as personakl use. That created an and some reports “incorrectly implied that the IRSis ‘cracking down’ on employee use of employer-provided cell Shulman said.
In response, the IRS and the have askeed Congress “to make clear that ther e will be no tax consequence to employerzs or employees for personal useof work-relate devices such as cell phones providede by employers,” Shulman said. “The passage of advances in technology and the nature of communicatione in the modern workplace have rendered thislaw obsolete,” he said. Karen president and CEO of the SmallBusiness & Entrepreneurship Council, said Congress “should quickluy follow Commissioner Shulman’s recommendation, and we commend him on his “The 1989 law is and does not reflect the the reality of busineses or the nature of communication Kerrigan said.
“There is no reason why Congress can’t quicklhy act to put this relic to The House passed legislation last year to repeal the cellphonre tax, but it failed to pass the Senate.
The agency created an uproar when it proposed ways to simplifyg compliance with currenttax law, which treatz personal use of work-supplied cell phones as personalp income. That law is “burdensome, poorly understood by taxpayers and difficulg for the IRS toadminister consistently,” IRS Commissionere Doug Shulman said in a statement. To simplifyy compliance, the IRS sought comment on severalp options, included treating 25 percent of thecell phone’s use as personakl use. That created an and some reports “incorrectly implied that the IRSis ‘cracking down’ on employee use of employer-provided cell Shulman said.
In response, the IRS and the have askeed Congress “to make clear that ther e will be no tax consequence to employerzs or employees for personal useof work-relate devices such as cell phones providede by employers,” Shulman said. “The passage of advances in technology and the nature of communicatione in the modern workplace have rendered thislaw obsolete,” he said. Karen president and CEO of the SmallBusiness & Entrepreneurship Council, said Congress “should quickluy follow Commissioner Shulman’s recommendation, and we commend him on his “The 1989 law is and does not reflect the the reality of busineses or the nature of communication Kerrigan said.
“There is no reason why Congress can’t quicklhy act to put this relic to The House passed legislation last year to repeal the cellphonre tax, but it failed to pass the Senate.
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