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Friday, August 31, 2012
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Saint Agnes Hospital among four in Md. picked for heart surgery study - Baltimore Business Journal:
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Conducted by P.A., the studuy would assess whether angioplasty could be an alternativeto open-heary surgery. Angioplasty is a medical procedure that involves insertingy a balloon to open a blocked As part ofthe study, hospitalw must follow up with the participatingv patients to monitor the effectiveness of the procedure. Ther are 35 hospitals in nine states throughouty the country participating inthe study. , , and are among the hospitals taking part in the which began this year and is expectes to be completedin 2010.
An earlier study demonstratecd that patients who were admitted to a hospitalwithout on-sitwe open-heart surgery facilities had better outcomes when they receiver angioplasty at those hospitals than patients who were treated with medica l management, primarily clot-dissolving drugs. The results of that studg led to changes in health plan regulations in Maryland to permit qualified hospitals to perform primary angioplasty on patients with heart even though those hospitals did notdo on-site open-heart
Conducted by P.A., the studuy would assess whether angioplasty could be an alternativeto open-heary surgery. Angioplasty is a medical procedure that involves insertingy a balloon to open a blocked As part ofthe study, hospitalw must follow up with the participatingv patients to monitor the effectiveness of the procedure. Ther are 35 hospitals in nine states throughouty the country participating inthe study. , , and are among the hospitals taking part in the which began this year and is expectes to be completedin 2010.
An earlier study demonstratecd that patients who were admitted to a hospitalwithout on-sitwe open-heart surgery facilities had better outcomes when they receiver angioplasty at those hospitals than patients who were treated with medica l management, primarily clot-dissolving drugs. The results of that studg led to changes in health plan regulations in Maryland to permit qualified hospitals to perform primary angioplasty on patients with heart even though those hospitals did notdo on-site open-heart
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Controlling Your Home With The Touch Of An iPad - Forbes
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Controlling Your Home With The Touch Of An iPad Forbes When you step off the elevator into the 8,000-square foot Savant Experience Center, it feels less like a showroom and more like a swanky Manhattan abode. “We wanted to develop a space where technology blended in with the environment,†says Robert ... |
Monday, August 27, 2012
Bernanke denies pressuring Bank of America - Triangle Business Journal:
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Bernanke made the comments Thursday morninvg to a congressional committee investigating his rolein BofA’as purchase of the troubled brokerage. Already, documents leaked to several media outlets suggest Bernanke tried to hide his role in the deal fromothe regulators. He began to respone to questions fromthe U.S. House Committes on Oversight and Government Reform at10 a.m. “Thed committee has already learner that Ben Bernanke and the Federalo Reserve made inappropriate threats to fire Bank of Americas management unless they went ahea withthe ‘shotgun wedding’ that was the Merrill Lynch acquisition,” Darrel l Issa, the committee’s ranking Republican from California, said in a statemen t Thursday morning.
“The Federal Reserve also engagedx ina cover-up and deliberately hid concernsx and pertinent details regarding the merger from othedr federal regulatory agencies.” Two weeks ago, BofA Chieff Executive Kenneth Lewis testified to the same committee. He told lawmaker he considered backing out ofthe deal, but felt pressurd from Bernanke and then-Treasury Secretary Paulson to move forward for the benefiyt of both companies and the Paulson is expected to testify on the matter at a futurs date. Charlotte-based BofA bought Merrill on Jan. 1 for $29.1 The deal resulted in BofA’sw receiving an additional $20 billion in federal funds under the Troublefd AssetRelief Program.
BofA has received a total of $45 billioh in TARP funds. Lewis has been under intense pressure from BofA shareholderd for not disclosing the depthof Merrill’z financial difficulties before the merger. Merrill lost $15.34 billion in the fourth Click tosee Bernanke's writtenj testimony.
Bernanke made the comments Thursday morninvg to a congressional committee investigating his rolein BofA’as purchase of the troubled brokerage. Already, documents leaked to several media outlets suggest Bernanke tried to hide his role in the deal fromothe regulators. He began to respone to questions fromthe U.S. House Committes on Oversight and Government Reform at10 a.m. “Thed committee has already learner that Ben Bernanke and the Federalo Reserve made inappropriate threats to fire Bank of Americas management unless they went ahea withthe ‘shotgun wedding’ that was the Merrill Lynch acquisition,” Darrel l Issa, the committee’s ranking Republican from California, said in a statemen t Thursday morning.
“The Federal Reserve also engagedx ina cover-up and deliberately hid concernsx and pertinent details regarding the merger from othedr federal regulatory agencies.” Two weeks ago, BofA Chieff Executive Kenneth Lewis testified to the same committee. He told lawmaker he considered backing out ofthe deal, but felt pressurd from Bernanke and then-Treasury Secretary Paulson to move forward for the benefiyt of both companies and the Paulson is expected to testify on the matter at a futurs date. Charlotte-based BofA bought Merrill on Jan. 1 for $29.1 The deal resulted in BofA’sw receiving an additional $20 billion in federal funds under the Troublefd AssetRelief Program.
BofA has received a total of $45 billioh in TARP funds. Lewis has been under intense pressure from BofA shareholderd for not disclosing the depthof Merrill’z financial difficulties before the merger. Merrill lost $15.34 billion in the fourth Click tosee Bernanke's writtenj testimony.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Loss at Outback parent swells to $739M - Orlando Business Journal:
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million for 2008, compared to a net loss of $22.6 million for 2007. For the fourtyh quarter of 2008, the net loss was $506.4 compared with $23.5 million in the fourtgh quarterof 2007. The net losses included impairment chargezsof $482.4 million and $650.5 milliom for the fourth quarter of 2008 and for the full respectively, OSI said in a filing with the . The impairmentf charges were recorded as the result of poor overalpeconomic conditions, declining sales at company-owned restaurants, reductions in the company’ projected results and a challenging environment for the restauranf industry, the filing said.
The privately owned Tampa-based restaurant operatoer also confirmed releasedlast week, showing a 10.2 percent drop in revenuwe for the fourth quarter of 2008 and a 4.9 percenty drop in revenue for the full year. Revenuse for the fourth quartefwas $928.3 million, compared with $1 billionm during the same quarter in 2007. Revenue for the full year was $3.96 compared with $4.16 billion for 2007. In a conference call with analysts, Dirk Montgomery, OSI chief financia l officer, said the fourth quarter was very challenging but the compan made great progress in the area of cost Efficiency initiatives will continue to be a priority with a goal ofachievingt $100 million in efficienct improvements in 2009 compared to Montgomery said.
However, Montgomery also said the compangy would shift its focus slightlyg from cost reductions to boostinyg revenuethis year. A strategic priority for 2009 is revitalization of the flagship brand with a new marketinbg strategyand menu. The new menu is designesd to make Outback more affordable with more entrees pricesdunder $15. OSI begam rolling out the new menuin February, and it will be in all locationes by the end of March. It is less complecx than the prior menu and should make restaurant operationwmore efficient, Montgomery said.
Bonefish Grilpl also has a new menu, rolled out in which is designed to improve It includes smaller portion sizexs on some freshfish offerings, new sandwichesw and new daily boosting variety and cutting labor Montgomery said. OSI’s brands include Outback Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhousw & Wine Bar, Roy’s and Cheeseburger in The company became privately owned in 2007 when private equituy firms and joined OSI founders ina $3.2 billiojn buyout.
million for 2008, compared to a net loss of $22.6 million for 2007. For the fourtyh quarter of 2008, the net loss was $506.4 compared with $23.5 million in the fourtgh quarterof 2007. The net losses included impairment chargezsof $482.4 million and $650.5 milliom for the fourth quarter of 2008 and for the full respectively, OSI said in a filing with the . The impairmentf charges were recorded as the result of poor overalpeconomic conditions, declining sales at company-owned restaurants, reductions in the company’ projected results and a challenging environment for the restauranf industry, the filing said.
The privately owned Tampa-based restaurant operatoer also confirmed releasedlast week, showing a 10.2 percent drop in revenuwe for the fourth quarter of 2008 and a 4.9 percenty drop in revenue for the full year. Revenuse for the fourth quartefwas $928.3 million, compared with $1 billionm during the same quarter in 2007. Revenue for the full year was $3.96 compared with $4.16 billion for 2007. In a conference call with analysts, Dirk Montgomery, OSI chief financia l officer, said the fourth quarter was very challenging but the compan made great progress in the area of cost Efficiency initiatives will continue to be a priority with a goal ofachievingt $100 million in efficienct improvements in 2009 compared to Montgomery said.
However, Montgomery also said the compangy would shift its focus slightlyg from cost reductions to boostinyg revenuethis year. A strategic priority for 2009 is revitalization of the flagship brand with a new marketinbg strategyand menu. The new menu is designesd to make Outback more affordable with more entrees pricesdunder $15. OSI begam rolling out the new menuin February, and it will be in all locationes by the end of March. It is less complecx than the prior menu and should make restaurant operationwmore efficient, Montgomery said.
Bonefish Grilpl also has a new menu, rolled out in which is designed to improve It includes smaller portion sizexs on some freshfish offerings, new sandwichesw and new daily boosting variety and cutting labor Montgomery said. OSI’s brands include Outback Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhousw & Wine Bar, Roy’s and Cheeseburger in The company became privately owned in 2007 when private equituy firms and joined OSI founders ina $3.2 billiojn buyout.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Palm Beach Mall revival reflects growth of outlets [Sun Sentinel] - Businessweek
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Palm Beach Mall revival reflects growth of outlets [Sun Sentinel] Businessweek Aug. 18--The empty shell of a mall that once boomed with business adjacent to Interstate 95 in West Palm Beach will soon find life again as an outlet mall. What was formerly known as the Palm Beach Mall will return as an open-air outlet mall with more ... |
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Curiosity sees Mount Sharp Up Close and gets 'Brain Transplant' - Universe Today
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Curiosity sees Mount Sharp Up Close and gets 'Brain Transplant' Universe Today ... sulfate minerals in the lower layers of Mount Sharp, indicating a wet history. At higher elevations, scientists hope to discover a boundary layer and indications of what led to the “Great Dessication Event†and loss of liquid water on the ancient ... |
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Executive Profile - Portland Business Journal:
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Title: Principal broker, vice president: of counsel, seniore property manager. Organization: Elliott Associates Inc. Description of Elliott Associates Inc. has been servingg real estate owners and investors for more than 30 years from its headquarters in Portland. It offers a full rangr of services including commercialpropertyu management, asset management and salesa and acquisitions. The company manages approximately87 properties, totalintg in excess of 4 million square feet of retail real Professional background: I have spenf a lifetime in the real estatew management field.
I received my real estatw license longer ago then I would like to remember and managed the very first shopping center in Over the course ofmy career, I have managed more than 40 shoppinhg centers, many during the last 27 yeare with Elliott Associates. Business administration at PortlandCommunity College. I have continuer to develop my skillsz through professional organizations such as Internationalp Certified Shopping Centers and the BuildingOwnersd & Managers Association. Residence: Portland. Essential business Learn the trade. Be fair, considerate and honesty in all your interactions in the business Respect is earned and will takeyou far.
Best way to keep Keep up on what is happening in thetradew industry. Attend conferences, conventions and trade shows. Read newspapers, trade magazines and Internet articles. Knowledge is power and it’s important to know what your competitorsz areup to. Guiding principle: Honesty. Alwaysw continue learning and do the best job that youcan do. Yardsticik of success: When I made the decisiomn to become a certifiec shopping center manager nearly all managerswere men. I was the firsy woman west of the Mississippi and the fifth woman nationally to earnthe designation. That opened many doora for me.
Best business decision: Choosing to associat e myself with the shopping center Being one of the first women in the field definedmy experience. Worst business decision: before the econom y tanked. Mentors: A number of members of the Internationak Certified Shopping Centers encouraged me to keep trying and keep Those people became lifelong friends and helped shapesmy career. The word that best describes you: Workaholic. Like best abou the job: At Elliott Associates, I have grear employers and great coworkers. Each day thers is something new and interestinbg happening and we all have somethinh unique to bring tothe table.
Like least about the job: In this fielc you have to be able to juggl e a lotat once. I have to focus on stayingt organized and Imisplace things. Pet peeves: I hate when peoplr promise to take care of problemsebut don’t follow through. Most important lessob learned: Listening. Greatest passions: grandchildren. Favorite quote: “Whatevef will be, will be.” Most influentiak book: “The Power of Positive Thinking,” by Norma Vincent Peale and “How to Win Friendws and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie. Both books were hugelyh influential. The principles still apply in mydailuy life.
They helped me overcome some difficulties in my career and kept me on I also read a lotof self-helop books and articles to help give me perspective. Favorite Having survived cancerin 2005, I’m drawn to contributiny to cancer causes. Favorite “The Sound of Music.” I love Favorite musician: Good country-western musicians. Most treasured possession: My home near the Willamettew River. It’s refreshing to go home in the evening and watcgh theriver traffic. Favorite restaurant: Country Kitchen. Favorite vacation spots: Hawaii.
Favorite way to spend free time: Readintg and listening to political commentatorson
Title: Principal broker, vice president: of counsel, seniore property manager. Organization: Elliott Associates Inc. Description of Elliott Associates Inc. has been servingg real estate owners and investors for more than 30 years from its headquarters in Portland. It offers a full rangr of services including commercialpropertyu management, asset management and salesa and acquisitions. The company manages approximately87 properties, totalintg in excess of 4 million square feet of retail real Professional background: I have spenf a lifetime in the real estatew management field.
I received my real estatw license longer ago then I would like to remember and managed the very first shopping center in Over the course ofmy career, I have managed more than 40 shoppinhg centers, many during the last 27 yeare with Elliott Associates. Business administration at PortlandCommunity College. I have continuer to develop my skillsz through professional organizations such as Internationalp Certified Shopping Centers and the BuildingOwnersd & Managers Association. Residence: Portland. Essential business Learn the trade. Be fair, considerate and honesty in all your interactions in the business Respect is earned and will takeyou far.
Best way to keep Keep up on what is happening in thetradew industry. Attend conferences, conventions and trade shows. Read newspapers, trade magazines and Internet articles. Knowledge is power and it’s important to know what your competitorsz areup to. Guiding principle: Honesty. Alwaysw continue learning and do the best job that youcan do. Yardsticik of success: When I made the decisiomn to become a certifiec shopping center manager nearly all managerswere men. I was the firsy woman west of the Mississippi and the fifth woman nationally to earnthe designation. That opened many doora for me.
Best business decision: Choosing to associat e myself with the shopping center Being one of the first women in the field definedmy experience. Worst business decision: before the econom y tanked. Mentors: A number of members of the Internationak Certified Shopping Centers encouraged me to keep trying and keep Those people became lifelong friends and helped shapesmy career. The word that best describes you: Workaholic. Like best abou the job: At Elliott Associates, I have grear employers and great coworkers. Each day thers is something new and interestinbg happening and we all have somethinh unique to bring tothe table.
Like least about the job: In this fielc you have to be able to juggl e a lotat once. I have to focus on stayingt organized and Imisplace things. Pet peeves: I hate when peoplr promise to take care of problemsebut don’t follow through. Most important lessob learned: Listening. Greatest passions: grandchildren. Favorite quote: “Whatevef will be, will be.” Most influentiak book: “The Power of Positive Thinking,” by Norma Vincent Peale and “How to Win Friendws and Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie. Both books were hugelyh influential. The principles still apply in mydailuy life.
They helped me overcome some difficulties in my career and kept me on I also read a lotof self-helop books and articles to help give me perspective. Favorite Having survived cancerin 2005, I’m drawn to contributiny to cancer causes. Favorite “The Sound of Music.” I love Favorite musician: Good country-western musicians. Most treasured possession: My home near the Willamettew River. It’s refreshing to go home in the evening and watcgh theriver traffic. Favorite restaurant: Country Kitchen. Favorite vacation spots: Hawaii.
Favorite way to spend free time: Readintg and listening to political commentatorson
Monday, August 20, 2012
Hawker announces furloughs, building closures - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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In a letter to all employees, Vice Presideny of Human Resources Rich Jiwanlal said the moves are partthe company’ds ongoing effort to “resizew our company to match the continuing declines in consumerd demand.” One of the measures will be furloughsz which will include both product line and plantg specific requirements. The dates for the furloughs will beJune 29-July 2, Nov. 23-25 and Dec. 21-24. The letter informs employees that if vacatio n or earned time off is not available to coverf these days then the furloughes willbe unpaid.
Hawker will also be relocatingits engineering, financ and supply-chain teams back onto the company’s primary This will allow it to close two buildings “off-campus,” the letter states. There was no announcement regarding anyfurthet layoffs. The company declined to give any more informatio atthis time.
In a letter to all employees, Vice Presideny of Human Resources Rich Jiwanlal said the moves are partthe company’ds ongoing effort to “resizew our company to match the continuing declines in consumerd demand.” One of the measures will be furloughsz which will include both product line and plantg specific requirements. The dates for the furloughs will beJune 29-July 2, Nov. 23-25 and Dec. 21-24. The letter informs employees that if vacatio n or earned time off is not available to coverf these days then the furloughes willbe unpaid.
Hawker will also be relocatingits engineering, financ and supply-chain teams back onto the company’s primary This will allow it to close two buildings “off-campus,” the letter states. There was no announcement regarding anyfurthet layoffs. The company declined to give any more informatio atthis time.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
BofA ends U.S. Olympic Committee sponsorship - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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The Charlotte-based bank reached the decisioj over the last couple of weeks and notifiesd the USOC within the past couple of Banks such as BofA have faced increasedf scrutiny over their sponsorships due to the economic downturn andgovernmentr support. But BofA says this decisiobn was driven by insufficient return on investment fromthe sponsorship. “Becausre we’ve invested so much over the past 16 this became an extremely difficult and emotional decision for saysJoe Goode, BofA senior vice president of nationaol media relations. “It’s not about the it’s not about reducing marketing, it’s not about (Troubled Asseft Relief Program) support.
But it’s about the insufficient businesd results we were ableto generate.” BofA has receivedd $45 billion in taxpayerf funds under TARP, which is designee to help thaw the creditg markets and boost the economy. Goode says the bank enjoyed the brandf alignment it had with the USOC and the emotional connection it had as a resulgt of beingTeam USA’s official bank. The bank will continu e to support Chicago’s bid to host the Olympics in 2016 in the form of grantas foroperating expenses. BofA (NYSE:BAC) is the lates in a series of sponsors to leave the USOC over the past two includingand (NYSE:HD).
In losinf the bank as a sponsor, the USOC losez its support ofthe “hometowb hopefuls” program that set athletes and thei r families at an exclusive center during the Olympics. BofA was close to a deal last summer withthe USOC. there is a chance the bank will stilkl be able to offer Olympic credit card s withthe five-ring logo courtesty of pass-through rights with Visa. Goodd says the decision not to renew does not signify the endof BofA’s supportf of the Olympic movement. “It’s our every intentionj to explore other ways to supportthe U.S. Olympic and our support of Chicago 2016 is an examplesof that.
” Sports Business Journal is a sistetr publication of Charlotte Business Journal .
The Charlotte-based bank reached the decisioj over the last couple of weeks and notifiesd the USOC within the past couple of Banks such as BofA have faced increasedf scrutiny over their sponsorships due to the economic downturn andgovernmentr support. But BofA says this decisiobn was driven by insufficient return on investment fromthe sponsorship. “Becausre we’ve invested so much over the past 16 this became an extremely difficult and emotional decision for saysJoe Goode, BofA senior vice president of nationaol media relations. “It’s not about the it’s not about reducing marketing, it’s not about (Troubled Asseft Relief Program) support.
But it’s about the insufficient businesd results we were ableto generate.” BofA has receivedd $45 billion in taxpayerf funds under TARP, which is designee to help thaw the creditg markets and boost the economy. Goode says the bank enjoyed the brandf alignment it had with the USOC and the emotional connection it had as a resulgt of beingTeam USA’s official bank. The bank will continu e to support Chicago’s bid to host the Olympics in 2016 in the form of grantas foroperating expenses. BofA (NYSE:BAC) is the lates in a series of sponsors to leave the USOC over the past two includingand (NYSE:HD).
In losinf the bank as a sponsor, the USOC losez its support ofthe “hometowb hopefuls” program that set athletes and thei r families at an exclusive center during the Olympics. BofA was close to a deal last summer withthe USOC. there is a chance the bank will stilkl be able to offer Olympic credit card s withthe five-ring logo courtesty of pass-through rights with Visa. Goodd says the decision not to renew does not signify the endof BofA’s supportf of the Olympic movement. “It’s our every intentionj to explore other ways to supportthe U.S. Olympic and our support of Chicago 2016 is an examplesof that.
” Sports Business Journal is a sistetr publication of Charlotte Business Journal .
Friday, August 17, 2012
Colorado site of solar power plan - St. Louis Business Journal:
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The goal is to speed projecty permittingfor utility-scale solar power projects, an announcemenf from the Interior department said. The initiatives were announced in Las Vegazson Monday. Under one 24 tracts of BLM land in sixWesternm states, known as Sola Energy Study Areas, will be evaluated for their environmental and resource suitability for large-scale solar energy The areas cover 670,000 acrez in Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, California, New Mexici and Utah. In Colorado, the threr areas in the San Luis Valley that will be part of the studgy could generate upto 4,182 megawatts of solar power if fullt developed, according to the department.
Area deemed suitable for large solar power projects wouldd be available for companies to build installations with a capacity of 10 megawatts or Companies proposing projects in thesr areas would be eligible for fastedpermit processing, the department said. The 24 tracts of land in the Solaer Energy Study Areas will be looked at as part of anexistinbg solar-power environmental impact study the departmenft is conducting in six Westerj states. The in-depth environmental review of the 24 tractsd is being paid for with money from the Americam Reinvestment andRecovery Act, the announcemenr said.
The department’s has receivefd 158 applications for solar power projects on federal lands in the including one application fora Colorado-based solar power plant capable of generating up to 150 megawatta of power from the sun, the department
The goal is to speed projecty permittingfor utility-scale solar power projects, an announcemenf from the Interior department said. The initiatives were announced in Las Vegazson Monday. Under one 24 tracts of BLM land in sixWesternm states, known as Sola Energy Study Areas, will be evaluated for their environmental and resource suitability for large-scale solar energy The areas cover 670,000 acrez in Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, California, New Mexici and Utah. In Colorado, the threr areas in the San Luis Valley that will be part of the studgy could generate upto 4,182 megawatts of solar power if fullt developed, according to the department.
Area deemed suitable for large solar power projects wouldd be available for companies to build installations with a capacity of 10 megawatts or Companies proposing projects in thesr areas would be eligible for fastedpermit processing, the department said. The 24 tracts of land in the Solaer Energy Study Areas will be looked at as part of anexistinbg solar-power environmental impact study the departmenft is conducting in six Westerj states. The in-depth environmental review of the 24 tractsd is being paid for with money from the Americam Reinvestment andRecovery Act, the announcemenr said.
The department’s has receivefd 158 applications for solar power projects on federal lands in the including one application fora Colorado-based solar power plant capable of generating up to 150 megawatta of power from the sun, the department
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Paul Ryan's Radical Budget Vision - U.S. News & World Report (blog)
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U.S. News & World Report (blog) | Paul Ryan's Radical Budget Vision U.S. News & World Report (blog) In picking Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin as his running mate, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has associated himself with a conservative ideology that envisions a radical transformation of popular government health and income security ... Americans Don't Support Ryan's Vision to Slash and Ration Medicaid Romney's choice |
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Georgia in running for Carbon Motors - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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In Georgia, the cities of Braselton and Poolefr areunder consideration. The company said it will makezs its choicethis summer, possibly by the end of July, for its Carbob Campus. The homeland security compan y said the dealhas 10,000 new direcgt and indirect American jobs at stake with a $3 billiom economic impact on the selected regiobn over the next 10 years. “We are honored and tremendouslyy appreciative to have such great choices on wher e to producethe world’s first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle for our nation’s law enforcement firstf responders,” said William Santana Li, chairman and CEO of Carbon in a prepared statement.
“Althouggh there has been a great deal of focus on whicuh state will beour home, we must remembet that it is country first. The Uniter States of America has a national security interest in seeintg that this vehicle get into production as quicklyyas possible.” Carbon Motors is a homeland security firm that is raising funds to manufacture purpose-built police cars for law enforcementf agencies across the country. The diesel-fueled Carbon E7 is plannex to provide 300 horsepower and a top speerd of155 mph, zipping from zero to 60 MPH in 6.
5 secondsd while being 40 percent more fuel It also offers options such as an automatic license plate recognition system, a reverse backup camera and even integratede shotgun mounts. It has orders for more than 10,000 vehicles and hopes to begihn productionin 2012. Carbon Motors plans to invest morethan $350 millionm into developing and producing the car and has been quietl raising funds. It completed a $5 million raise in September 2008, and in April files paper work with the Securities and Exchange Commission to raiseanothere $5 million. Carbon Motors has also gotten $400,00o in investment from .
In Georgia, the cities of Braselton and Poolefr areunder consideration. The company said it will makezs its choicethis summer, possibly by the end of July, for its Carbob Campus. The homeland security compan y said the dealhas 10,000 new direcgt and indirect American jobs at stake with a $3 billiom economic impact on the selected regiobn over the next 10 years. “We are honored and tremendouslyy appreciative to have such great choices on wher e to producethe world’s first purpose-built law enforcement patrol vehicle for our nation’s law enforcement firstf responders,” said William Santana Li, chairman and CEO of Carbon in a prepared statement.
“Althouggh there has been a great deal of focus on whicuh state will beour home, we must remembet that it is country first. The Uniter States of America has a national security interest in seeintg that this vehicle get into production as quicklyyas possible.” Carbon Motors is a homeland security firm that is raising funds to manufacture purpose-built police cars for law enforcementf agencies across the country. The diesel-fueled Carbon E7 is plannex to provide 300 horsepower and a top speerd of155 mph, zipping from zero to 60 MPH in 6.
5 secondsd while being 40 percent more fuel It also offers options such as an automatic license plate recognition system, a reverse backup camera and even integratede shotgun mounts. It has orders for more than 10,000 vehicles and hopes to begihn productionin 2012. Carbon Motors plans to invest morethan $350 millionm into developing and producing the car and has been quietl raising funds. It completed a $5 million raise in September 2008, and in April files paper work with the Securities and Exchange Commission to raiseanothere $5 million. Carbon Motors has also gotten $400,00o in investment from .
Monday, August 13, 2012
BB&T donates $500K to Queens University - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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The funds will be used to establishthe BB&Tg Program for the Moralp and Philosophical Foundations of which will focus on the philosophuy underlying capitalism. “There is overwhelming evidencwe that capitalism produces a higherr economic standardof living,” BB&T Chairman John Allisonb wrote in a letter to Queenws President Pamela Davies. “However, capitalismm is perceived to be either amoralkor immoral. How can an immoral economic system produce abettet outcome? We believe there needs to be a deeperf understanding of the morality of capitalism.
” Allisonn said he believes the best moral defenswe of capitalism is presented in Ayn Rand’sa 1957 novel Atlas Shrugged, and he is interested in seeingy Rand’s philosophy of objectivism become more widelyu discussed in academia. Winston-Salem-based BB&T (NYSE:BBT) has sponsored severall similar programs on the moral foundations of capitalisk atother U.S. universities. The Ayn Rand Institute of Calif., helps BB&T coordinate thosse programs.
“Diversity of thought is one of the statef values of our McColl Schoolof Business, and we are pleaser that this gift from BB&T will help us encouragw examination of capitalism from a wider rangse of perspectives,” Davies says. She says BB&T’s donation will fund an annual leadership retreat for interested McColl School Participants will spend a weekend in the fall at Wildacres Retreatf inthe N.C. mountainxs and discuss the morality of capitalismj and the tenets of afree market.
On the Queens the McColl School andthe university’s Cented for Religion and Ethics will collaborate to produce the BB&Tf Distinguished Lecture Series that will explore philosophicalp issues around capitalism. Selected Queens facultu and students also will participate in othere programs provided through the AynRand Institute. Queends has 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students.
The funds will be used to establishthe BB&Tg Program for the Moralp and Philosophical Foundations of which will focus on the philosophuy underlying capitalism. “There is overwhelming evidencwe that capitalism produces a higherr economic standardof living,” BB&T Chairman John Allisonb wrote in a letter to Queenws President Pamela Davies. “However, capitalismm is perceived to be either amoralkor immoral. How can an immoral economic system produce abettet outcome? We believe there needs to be a deeperf understanding of the morality of capitalism.
” Allisonn said he believes the best moral defenswe of capitalism is presented in Ayn Rand’sa 1957 novel Atlas Shrugged, and he is interested in seeingy Rand’s philosophy of objectivism become more widelyu discussed in academia. Winston-Salem-based BB&T (NYSE:BBT) has sponsored severall similar programs on the moral foundations of capitalisk atother U.S. universities. The Ayn Rand Institute of Calif., helps BB&T coordinate thosse programs.
“Diversity of thought is one of the statef values of our McColl Schoolof Business, and we are pleaser that this gift from BB&T will help us encouragw examination of capitalism from a wider rangse of perspectives,” Davies says. She says BB&T’s donation will fund an annual leadership retreat for interested McColl School Participants will spend a weekend in the fall at Wildacres Retreatf inthe N.C. mountainxs and discuss the morality of capitalismj and the tenets of afree market.
On the Queens the McColl School andthe university’s Cented for Religion and Ethics will collaborate to produce the BB&Tf Distinguished Lecture Series that will explore philosophicalp issues around capitalism. Selected Queens facultu and students also will participate in othere programs provided through the AynRand Institute. Queends has 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Henderson Regrets Failure to Push Pace, Pounce on Edgar During UFC 150 ... - Sherdog.com
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Sherdog.com | Henderson Regrets Failure to Push Pace, Pounce on Edgar During UFC 150 ... Sherdog.com I didn't push it enough,†Henderson (Pictured, file photo) told Fox Sports of his headlining UFC 150 rematch with former titlist Frankie Edgar. “I thought I was doing enough to win the fight going into the fifth, but I knew the fifth was a crucial ... Diaz up next for Henderson, but UFC champ not ruling out third scrap with Edgar |
Friday, August 10, 2012
Romney and his time machine - Orlando Sentinel
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Romney and his time machine Orlando Sentinel -"My Presidency will be the most Trasparent in history"; the claims "Executive Privelge", when facing Justine Dept. andf Congressional investigations, for actions of his adminisatration. All you have done with this smear, is show your total bias as a ... |
Thursday, August 9, 2012
MarineMax predicts wider loss in 1Q - Wichita Business Journal:
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The Clearwater company cited economic pressures, includinvg the real estate market challenges and thelendingh environment. MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) said in a release that its earninge per share for the fiscal yearending Sept. 30 woul be lower than its previous guidance of 60 cents to 80 centse perdiluted share. The company said it would not provide anupdate range. It warned its first-quarteer loss will widen to betweenn 35 cents and 38 cents per up from a loss of 21 centas per share for the same quarterlast year. MarineMas expects to report first-quarter revenue of approximatelgy $215 million compared with $234 million in the comparabl quarterin 2007.
Analysts polled by Thomson Financia l expecteda first-quarter loss of 28 centsz per share with a fiscal-yea r profit of 73 cents per share. MarineMaxs expects to release its first-quarterd results Feb. 7. The recreational boat dealert is not alone in experiencing problems related to the The country's marine industry is in flux as it dealsw with declining retail conditions. Privately held , whicuh is headquartered in Minneapolis, said last week that it will close its Sarasotw plant and lay off abouyt 225 employees withinsix Illinois-based (NYSE: BC) reported that net saleds for its boat segmenyt dropped 10 percent in the third quarter compareed with the same quarter the previous year.
The segmenf had an operating loss ofnearly $24
The Clearwater company cited economic pressures, includinvg the real estate market challenges and thelendingh environment. MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) said in a release that its earninge per share for the fiscal yearending Sept. 30 woul be lower than its previous guidance of 60 cents to 80 centse perdiluted share. The company said it would not provide anupdate range. It warned its first-quarteer loss will widen to betweenn 35 cents and 38 cents per up from a loss of 21 centas per share for the same quarterlast year. MarineMas expects to report first-quarter revenue of approximatelgy $215 million compared with $234 million in the comparabl quarterin 2007.
Analysts polled by Thomson Financia l expecteda first-quarter loss of 28 centsz per share with a fiscal-yea r profit of 73 cents per share. MarineMaxs expects to release its first-quarterd results Feb. 7. The recreational boat dealert is not alone in experiencing problems related to the The country's marine industry is in flux as it dealsw with declining retail conditions. Privately held , whicuh is headquartered in Minneapolis, said last week that it will close its Sarasotw plant and lay off abouyt 225 employees withinsix Illinois-based (NYSE: BC) reported that net saleds for its boat segmenyt dropped 10 percent in the third quarter compareed with the same quarter the previous year.
The segmenf had an operating loss ofnearly $24
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Free buses bring Chapel Hill livability award - Washington Business Journal:
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The home of the , Chapeo Hill beat out more than 200 municipalities across the nationh to claima first-place City Livability Award. Chapel Hill won for cities with populations of fewedrthan 100,000. Charleston, S.C., won for citie s with populations of more than The contest was judged onthrewe criteria: mayoral leadership, creativity and and the broad impactt on the quality of life for residents. The U.S. Conferencd of Mayors honored Chapel Hill for its decision in 2002 to no longe charge fares to any rider on itsbus system, the organization said in a presss release.
While many bus systems in collegestowns don’t charge students and faculty to a scant few provider free service to all riders. The town implemented the fare-free system to encourage people to take the bus and leave theid carsat home. The plan worked. Ridership on Chapel Hill transit has more than doubles since fares wereeliminated – going from 3 millioh in 2002 to a projected 7 million this “The Chapel Hill Public Transit system is the foundatiobn of our sustainable future,” Foy said in a preses release.
“This bus system makes Chapel Hill continuw to be the kind of placepeoplw love; for us it is an investmenyt and it has paid off big The town says it is planning a “communitu event” to celebrate the livability aware and that it will release details soon.
The home of the , Chapeo Hill beat out more than 200 municipalities across the nationh to claima first-place City Livability Award. Chapel Hill won for cities with populations of fewedrthan 100,000. Charleston, S.C., won for citie s with populations of more than The contest was judged onthrewe criteria: mayoral leadership, creativity and and the broad impactt on the quality of life for residents. The U.S. Conferencd of Mayors honored Chapel Hill for its decision in 2002 to no longe charge fares to any rider on itsbus system, the organization said in a presss release.
While many bus systems in collegestowns don’t charge students and faculty to a scant few provider free service to all riders. The town implemented the fare-free system to encourage people to take the bus and leave theid carsat home. The plan worked. Ridership on Chapel Hill transit has more than doubles since fares wereeliminated – going from 3 millioh in 2002 to a projected 7 million this “The Chapel Hill Public Transit system is the foundatiobn of our sustainable future,” Foy said in a preses release.
“This bus system makes Chapel Hill continuw to be the kind of placepeoplw love; for us it is an investmenyt and it has paid off big The town says it is planning a “communitu event” to celebrate the livability aware and that it will release details soon.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Penske Automotive agrees to buy Saturn from GM - Birmingham Business Journal:
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That could be good news for the inKansas City, Kan. The plant, which employsa about 2,100 union and 300 salarierd workers, has built the Saturn along with the Chevy Neither GM nor Penske Automotive releasex financial details ofthe transaction, but the companiesx said the sale is expected to occur in the third Friday’s announcement of a buyer follows word on Tuesdayy that GM is in advanced talkss to sell its Hummer brand to Chineswe company Ltd. GM filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy onJune 1. The company’sx plans for paring back operations have reducing the number of brandzs itwill offer, as well as the numbeer of GM dealers.
terminated franchisew agreements for its threeKansas City-area Saturn . Penske Automotive, based in Bloomfieldd Hills, Mich., claims to be the nation’ds second-largest publicly owned auto dealer. It operates 310 auto franchises 159 in the United States and Puerto Rico and 152 inothedr countries, primarily the United The company’s chairman is Rogef Penske, who also leads Penske Racing.
That could be good news for the inKansas City, Kan. The plant, which employsa about 2,100 union and 300 salarierd workers, has built the Saturn along with the Chevy Neither GM nor Penske Automotive releasex financial details ofthe transaction, but the companiesx said the sale is expected to occur in the third Friday’s announcement of a buyer follows word on Tuesdayy that GM is in advanced talkss to sell its Hummer brand to Chineswe company Ltd. GM filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy onJune 1. The company’sx plans for paring back operations have reducing the number of brandzs itwill offer, as well as the numbeer of GM dealers.
terminated franchisew agreements for its threeKansas City-area Saturn . Penske Automotive, based in Bloomfieldd Hills, Mich., claims to be the nation’ds second-largest publicly owned auto dealer. It operates 310 auto franchises 159 in the United States and Puerto Rico and 152 inothedr countries, primarily the United The company’s chairman is Rogef Penske, who also leads Penske Racing.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Wisconsin Republican replaces pragmatism with conservatism - Los Angeles Times
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Los Angeles Times | Wisconsin Republican replaces pragmatism with conservatism Los Angeles Times That was so pre-tea party. Now 70 and trying for a comeback in a U.S. Senate race, Thompson pitched himself as an "American conservative legend" the other day as he campaigned alongside Ted Nugent, the brash, gun-toting rock hero of the political right. |
Saturday, August 4, 2012
Biogen-Idec MS drug put on FDA Fast Track - Triangle Business Journal:
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The FDA put the drug, calledf PEGylated interferon beta-1a, on the Fast Track because it coulsd provide MS patients with a treatmeny option that they could take less often withouf a lossin efficacy. Many MS patients currently have to take weekly shotsfor treatment; Biogen believes PEGylatedr interferon beta-1a could be equally effective with just one or two injectionsx each month. “Early-stage clinical triale suggest that PEGylatedinterferon beta-1a has the potentiap to offer less frequent dosing without compromisingh efficacy, which would be a significant developmenf for people living with multipld sclerosis,” said Dr.
Michael Panzara, vice president and chiegf medical officer of neurology atBiogen “We look forward to working closely with the FDA to expeditew the compound’s development and review process.” Biogenb (Nasdaq:BIIB) is in the process of enrolling patients in a phas III clinical trial on the drug. The company plans to enrollk 1,200 patients in the study, which will evaluatre how effective the drug is at preventinb MS relapsesin patients. There are two Biogejn drugs already on the market for the treatmen tof MS. Tysabri and Avonex are made atthe company'sa manufacturing facility in Research Triangle where the company employse nearly 1,000 people.
Biogen would love to develop another a blockbuster drug that has racked up billions of dollarain sales. Tysabri was supposed to be the next big MS drug for but it by the development of a potentiallg fatal brain infection in more than a dozenmTysabri patients, at least two of whom have The FDA reserves Fast Track status for drugws that treat a serioud disease and fill an unmet medical need.
The FDA put the drug, calledf PEGylated interferon beta-1a, on the Fast Track because it coulsd provide MS patients with a treatmeny option that they could take less often withouf a lossin efficacy. Many MS patients currently have to take weekly shotsfor treatment; Biogen believes PEGylatedr interferon beta-1a could be equally effective with just one or two injectionsx each month. “Early-stage clinical triale suggest that PEGylatedinterferon beta-1a has the potentiap to offer less frequent dosing without compromisingh efficacy, which would be a significant developmenf for people living with multipld sclerosis,” said Dr.
Michael Panzara, vice president and chiegf medical officer of neurology atBiogen “We look forward to working closely with the FDA to expeditew the compound’s development and review process.” Biogenb (Nasdaq:BIIB) is in the process of enrolling patients in a phas III clinical trial on the drug. The company plans to enrollk 1,200 patients in the study, which will evaluatre how effective the drug is at preventinb MS relapsesin patients. There are two Biogejn drugs already on the market for the treatmen tof MS. Tysabri and Avonex are made atthe company'sa manufacturing facility in Research Triangle where the company employse nearly 1,000 people.
Biogen would love to develop another a blockbuster drug that has racked up billions of dollarain sales. Tysabri was supposed to be the next big MS drug for but it by the development of a potentiallg fatal brain infection in more than a dozenmTysabri patients, at least two of whom have The FDA reserves Fast Track status for drugws that treat a serioud disease and fill an unmet medical need.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Rockies changing system instead of people - MLB.com
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MLB.com | Rockies changing system instead of people MLB.com There is a natural fear of the unknown. More concerning to the Colorado Rockies, however, is the known. Things haven't gone well for the Rockies. They are ready for a change. This time, though, instead of changing people, they are changing a system. |
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Moving on: Relocation market alive and well in Houston area - Washington Business Journal:
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“I’ve moved quite a few times with the says Bishop, who works in the oil giant’as trading group. Like before, Bishop used a relocation specialist to find his new home in theHoustob area. “We have a well-established relocation policy procedure,” Bishop says. “Whehn you get a job transfer, you have to initiatw a call to our relocation service and they take it from A relocation service acts asa go-between for a company and a local real estate agency. ConocoPhillips used Brookfield GlobalpRelocation Service, formerly GMAC Global Relocation Services.
Over its 50 years of the corporate relocation process has evolved into a system to help employees transferred from around the nationn or around the globe get settled in theirdnew city. Employees like the assistance, as finding your bearings in a new hometow can be a major sourcesof stress. Companies like it becausre it frees up the employees to focus ontheidr work, instead of struggling to get acquainted with new That job lies with the relocation specialist at the real estatd agency, who is the primary point of contacy with the client.
The job entails helpiny the client select an appropriate locate the same servicew they used in theirr previoustown and, with international clients, help them get used to life in the Unitecd States. “It’s not just the real estate pieces that you helpthem with,” says Anne director of relocation and corporate services at Marthaq Turner Properties. “We start with a relocation Wedo pre-move counseling, in-depth counseling, we do area orientation tours and home marketing assistance. We also do cost of livingg comparisons and rental andhousing assistance.
” Relocatiojn specialists require a special breed of agent, says Michells Sandlin, director of global relocation services at John Daugherty “If they are working with internationapl clients, there are certain cases wheree agents being bilingual and having lived abroad themselves is helpfulo to the transferee,” Sandlin says. “It’se going to take an agent who isvery flexible, who is very and above all else, well trained. Agentsa need to have a minimumj of two years of sales experienced as well as properrelocationh training.
” Several relocation specialist certifications One of more popular specializations is the CRP, or certifiedf relocation professional, granted by Arlington, Va.-baseds Worldwide ERC. “A true relocation director should be trainedd inthis field, there is more than just the individuao you have to deal with,” says Dianne relocation director for Greenwood King Properties. who has a CRP studied for six months for the which is held only once a year and only in two locationz in theUnited States. “It was harder than my broker’zs exam,” McCoy says.
CRP training coverx the unique aspects of therelocation business, from helpingv a spouse adjust when they arrive in the city much later than the transferreed employee, to organizing group moves, to employer buyout When an employee has difficulty selling his previoues home, some relocation packages put forth by employersx state that the home will be or bought out, by the third-partyh relocation services. For relocation the employer picks up almost all ofthe tab. Companiess will often pay for movingb costs andtemporary housing. Fee structures may but most often agencies will paythe third-party relocatiomn companies 30 percent to 40 percent of their commission as a referrakl fee.
It’s doubtless there is turmoil in the real estatemarket nationwide. Home pricese have fallen, financing is hard to come by and most peoplee are waiting out the recession before they make any majoe financial moves such as buyinga home. But McCouy says people are being relocated to Houstom morethan ever.
“I’ve moved quite a few times with the says Bishop, who works in the oil giant’as trading group. Like before, Bishop used a relocation specialist to find his new home in theHoustob area. “We have a well-established relocation policy procedure,” Bishop says. “Whehn you get a job transfer, you have to initiatw a call to our relocation service and they take it from A relocation service acts asa go-between for a company and a local real estate agency. ConocoPhillips used Brookfield GlobalpRelocation Service, formerly GMAC Global Relocation Services.
Over its 50 years of the corporate relocation process has evolved into a system to help employees transferred from around the nationn or around the globe get settled in theirdnew city. Employees like the assistance, as finding your bearings in a new hometow can be a major sourcesof stress. Companies like it becausre it frees up the employees to focus ontheidr work, instead of struggling to get acquainted with new That job lies with the relocation specialist at the real estatd agency, who is the primary point of contacy with the client.
The job entails helpiny the client select an appropriate locate the same servicew they used in theirr previoustown and, with international clients, help them get used to life in the Unitecd States. “It’s not just the real estate pieces that you helpthem with,” says Anne director of relocation and corporate services at Marthaq Turner Properties. “We start with a relocation Wedo pre-move counseling, in-depth counseling, we do area orientation tours and home marketing assistance. We also do cost of livingg comparisons and rental andhousing assistance.
” Relocatiojn specialists require a special breed of agent, says Michells Sandlin, director of global relocation services at John Daugherty “If they are working with internationapl clients, there are certain cases wheree agents being bilingual and having lived abroad themselves is helpfulo to the transferee,” Sandlin says. “It’se going to take an agent who isvery flexible, who is very and above all else, well trained. Agentsa need to have a minimumj of two years of sales experienced as well as properrelocationh training.
” Several relocation specialist certifications One of more popular specializations is the CRP, or certifiedf relocation professional, granted by Arlington, Va.-baseds Worldwide ERC. “A true relocation director should be trainedd inthis field, there is more than just the individuao you have to deal with,” says Dianne relocation director for Greenwood King Properties. who has a CRP studied for six months for the which is held only once a year and only in two locationz in theUnited States. “It was harder than my broker’zs exam,” McCoy says.
CRP training coverx the unique aspects of therelocation business, from helpingv a spouse adjust when they arrive in the city much later than the transferreed employee, to organizing group moves, to employer buyout When an employee has difficulty selling his previoues home, some relocation packages put forth by employersx state that the home will be or bought out, by the third-partyh relocation services. For relocation the employer picks up almost all ofthe tab. Companiess will often pay for movingb costs andtemporary housing. Fee structures may but most often agencies will paythe third-party relocatiomn companies 30 percent to 40 percent of their commission as a referrakl fee.
It’s doubtless there is turmoil in the real estatemarket nationwide. Home pricese have fallen, financing is hard to come by and most peoplee are waiting out the recession before they make any majoe financial moves such as buyinga home. But McCouy says people are being relocated to Houstom morethan ever.
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