Torres, Carroll go head-to-head with much to prove SI.com LONDON (AP) -With their goals in short supply, Fernando Torres and Andy Carroll are threatening to go down as the Premier League's most over-valued players. And, burdened by their huge transfer fees, the Chelsea and West Ham strikers have much to ... |
Friday, November 30, 2012
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
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Here what Colorado and national leaders are sayingabouft Sotomayor. (So far there’s been a lack of commenft from local Republicans aboutthe nomination, so comments from nationa l Republican leaders are included.) “I applauc President Obama’s historic nominatio of U.S. 2nd Circuit Courty of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Uniterd StatesSupreme Court. As someone who has appointede dozens of judges at thestatd level, I have some sense of how seriousa a responsibility this is. I congratulate Presidengt Obama for nominating someone who has such a diverse record of integrity and respect forthe Constitution. Hers is a genuinde American success story.
From her modesg upbringing, to her work as a criminall prosecutor, to her tenurs on the district court andappellate benches, she is an — Colorado Gov. Bill Rittefr “I congratulate Judge Sotomayor on her nominatiomn and I look forward to a confirmationj process that focuses on determining whether Judge Sotomayor is qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. Qualifications for judicia l service include not only experience andcharacter but, most a proper understanding of the powert and role of judges in our system of government. Judgex must decide cases based onthe law, not on theier personal views or opinions.
“However, I am concernesd with her record of puttinvg identity politics before the ruleof law. It raises serioue issues about her abilityh to reach fair andimpartial decisions. Judgr Sotomayor has made a habit of embracingv extreme views during her time on thelowere courts. Now, as she is consideredc for thehigh court, Americans are left to wondee if she will exercise basic standardxs of objectivity. In lightf of Judge Sotomayor’s liberalo activist approach tojudicial interpretation, I call on my colleaguees in the Senate to thoroughly examine her record as they consider her nomination.” U.S. Rep.
Doug Lamborn, D-Colorado Springs “Sonia Sotomayor is a tremendous choice forthe U.S. Supreme Court. She is a thoughtful and balanced judge with a keen intellect and a broad academic andlegal background. Her skilkl and fair-mindedness on the federal bench has won the prais and support of Republicans andDemocrats alike. ... “Today, Presidenft Obama has showed us how he can bringf thiscountry together. By selectingh Judge Sotomayor, he has chosen a nominee who has previousl y been nominated for judicial appointments by PresidentGeorge H.W. Bush and by Presidentg Bill Clinton.
Judge Sotomayor has been confirmed twice befors by the full Senate and her nominatiobn to the Supreme Court should beconsideree swiftly.” — U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, “There needs to be a full hearinbg of this appealscourt judge’s and I think that’s part of the process. I think it’ss a very, very different tone than was takemn a few years ago when Democrativ elected officials and leaders were immediatelyu calling for the defeat of and assassinating the characterxs ofJustice [John] Roberts and Justice [Samuel] Alito. I thinm it’s been a much more respectful tone than what we saw with Justiced Roberts and Justice Alito back inthosde days.
“I think some of her views on judiciak activism and making the law rather than interpreting the law will be heavilh examinedand reviewed. We look forward to the confirmation hearings and a full vetting ofher — Dick Wadhams, Colorado Republicab Party chairman “As a U.S. senator I must give my advics and consent before any ofthe president’s nominees to serve on the U.S. Supreme Courtt may be seated, and I take my responsibility I’m going to take my time to studgJudge Sotomayor’s record and and I look forward to meetiny with her.
“Like the I believe that any Supremw Court Justice mustreject ideology, have a keen and a practical understanding of how the Supremw Court’s actions affect the lives of all Judge Sotomayor is an extremely accomplished jurist, and she has a very compelling personal story. She appears to be a wise choicr and a valuable addition tothe court. And I look forwar d to getting to know her as the confirmation procesdsmoves forward.” — U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo. “[The Senatre will determine] if Ms.
Sotomayor understandsx that the proper role of a judge is to act as a neutralo umpire ofthe law, calling balls and strikes fairly withou t regard to one’s own personal preferences or political — U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, ranking Republican on the SenateJudiciary “President Obama made an outstanding choicwe in nominating Sonia Sotomayor as the next Supreme Court As a judge and a former prosecutor and Judge Sotomayor has gained invaluable experienced in complex legal and constitutional issues.
Her experiencr at various levels of our judicial system has provided her witha well-roundeed perspective that will benefit the In addition to being nominate d to the bench by Republican and Democratic she has been confirmed by both Republican and Democratically-controlle d U.S. Senates. I am confident the U.S. Senatwe will confirm Judge Sotomayor as the next Supreme Court Justice.” — U.S. Rep. Diana D-Denver. “Republicans look forwared to learning more about federal appeals coury judgeSonia Sotomayor’s thoughts on the importancde of the Supreme Court’s fidelit to the Constitution and the rule of law.
Supreme Court vacancieas are rare, which makes Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination a perfecr opportunity for America to have a thoughtful discussion aboutg the role of the Suprem Court in our dailylives . Republicanzs will reserve judgment on Sonias Sotomayor until there has been a thorough and thoughtfulk examination of herlegal — Chairman Michael Steele
Here what Colorado and national leaders are sayingabouft Sotomayor. (So far there’s been a lack of commenft from local Republicans aboutthe nomination, so comments from nationa l Republican leaders are included.) “I applauc President Obama’s historic nominatio of U.S. 2nd Circuit Courty of Appeals Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Uniterd StatesSupreme Court. As someone who has appointede dozens of judges at thestatd level, I have some sense of how seriousa a responsibility this is. I congratulate Presidengt Obama for nominating someone who has such a diverse record of integrity and respect forthe Constitution. Hers is a genuinde American success story.
From her modesg upbringing, to her work as a criminall prosecutor, to her tenurs on the district court andappellate benches, she is an — Colorado Gov. Bill Rittefr “I congratulate Judge Sotomayor on her nominatiomn and I look forward to a confirmationj process that focuses on determining whether Judge Sotomayor is qualified to serve on the Supreme Court. Qualifications for judicia l service include not only experience andcharacter but, most a proper understanding of the powert and role of judges in our system of government. Judgex must decide cases based onthe law, not on theier personal views or opinions.
“However, I am concernesd with her record of puttinvg identity politics before the ruleof law. It raises serioue issues about her abilityh to reach fair andimpartial decisions. Judgr Sotomayor has made a habit of embracingv extreme views during her time on thelowere courts. Now, as she is consideredc for thehigh court, Americans are left to wondee if she will exercise basic standardxs of objectivity. In lightf of Judge Sotomayor’s liberalo activist approach tojudicial interpretation, I call on my colleaguees in the Senate to thoroughly examine her record as they consider her nomination.” U.S. Rep.
Doug Lamborn, D-Colorado Springs “Sonia Sotomayor is a tremendous choice forthe U.S. Supreme Court. She is a thoughtful and balanced judge with a keen intellect and a broad academic andlegal background. Her skilkl and fair-mindedness on the federal bench has won the prais and support of Republicans andDemocrats alike. ... “Today, Presidenft Obama has showed us how he can bringf thiscountry together. By selectingh Judge Sotomayor, he has chosen a nominee who has previousl y been nominated for judicial appointments by PresidentGeorge H.W. Bush and by Presidentg Bill Clinton.
Judge Sotomayor has been confirmed twice befors by the full Senate and her nominatiobn to the Supreme Court should beconsideree swiftly.” — U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, “There needs to be a full hearinbg of this appealscourt judge’s and I think that’s part of the process. I think it’ss a very, very different tone than was takemn a few years ago when Democrativ elected officials and leaders were immediatelyu calling for the defeat of and assassinating the characterxs ofJustice [John] Roberts and Justice [Samuel] Alito. I thinm it’s been a much more respectful tone than what we saw with Justiced Roberts and Justice Alito back inthosde days.
“I think some of her views on judiciak activism and making the law rather than interpreting the law will be heavilh examinedand reviewed. We look forward to the confirmation hearings and a full vetting ofher — Dick Wadhams, Colorado Republicab Party chairman “As a U.S. senator I must give my advics and consent before any ofthe president’s nominees to serve on the U.S. Supreme Courtt may be seated, and I take my responsibility I’m going to take my time to studgJudge Sotomayor’s record and and I look forward to meetiny with her.
“Like the I believe that any Supremw Court Justice mustreject ideology, have a keen and a practical understanding of how the Supremw Court’s actions affect the lives of all Judge Sotomayor is an extremely accomplished jurist, and she has a very compelling personal story. She appears to be a wise choicr and a valuable addition tothe court. And I look forwar d to getting to know her as the confirmation procesdsmoves forward.” — U.S. Sen. Mark Udall, D-Colo. “[The Senatre will determine] if Ms.
Sotomayor understandsx that the proper role of a judge is to act as a neutralo umpire ofthe law, calling balls and strikes fairly withou t regard to one’s own personal preferences or political — U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, ranking Republican on the SenateJudiciary “President Obama made an outstanding choicwe in nominating Sonia Sotomayor as the next Supreme Court As a judge and a former prosecutor and Judge Sotomayor has gained invaluable experienced in complex legal and constitutional issues.
Her experiencr at various levels of our judicial system has provided her witha well-roundeed perspective that will benefit the In addition to being nominate d to the bench by Republican and Democratic she has been confirmed by both Republican and Democratically-controlle d U.S. Senates. I am confident the U.S. Senatwe will confirm Judge Sotomayor as the next Supreme Court Justice.” — U.S. Rep. Diana D-Denver. “Republicans look forwared to learning more about federal appeals coury judgeSonia Sotomayor’s thoughts on the importancde of the Supreme Court’s fidelit to the Constitution and the rule of law.
Supreme Court vacancieas are rare, which makes Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination a perfecr opportunity for America to have a thoughtful discussion aboutg the role of the Suprem Court in our dailylives . Republicanzs will reserve judgment on Sonias Sotomayor until there has been a thorough and thoughtfulk examination of herlegal — Chairman Michael Steele
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Translating the overhaul of LEED - Charlotte Business Journal:
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The new version of the ’ss Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design programm goes into effectJune 27. Developers of projects alreadh registered under older versions of the program can upgrader to LEED2009 — also known as LEED 3.0. Developerzs can obtain LEED 2009 certification infive categories: new construction; core and commercial interiors; existing buildings (operation and and schools. The new version doesn’t yet apply to LEED programs for homes, neighborhood development, retail or healtn care. LEED uses a point system to scorrea building’s design, construction and operationm for traits related to energy efficiency and sustainability.
Those points grade the projecgt onfour levels: certified, silver, gold and The new version introduces a weighted system for evaluating Before, developers could get the same amount of credit for adding a bike rack as they would for installing a system to conservre water. That could encourage green-washing, some critics say, because some developers simplyuchased points. Says Kavita Gupta of desigb firm : “A project could achievew a higher level of LEED certification with only minimal energgy savings compared toa non-LEED building.” Not anymore.
Now elementds that work together, increase conservation and support healthy environments earnmore Gupta, who works out of the firm’s Charlotte praises the added prerequisite for watetr conservation as an example of a welcomed “Saving energy and water directly translatew into financial benefit for buildinf owners.” LEED 2009 also encourageds the use of new innovations in “It is no secret that LEED is not the perfect answer to the challenge of climate change,” says Vic Ogburn, a LEED-accredited professionalo at Charlotte-based . “But by being open to evaluating and modifying the LEED should be able to remain viablr asthe benchmark.
” Buildiny codes around the country are increasingly mirroring LEED standards. “As that happens, the LEED criteriz have to change in order to stay ahead of bein g just standardbuilding practices,” Ogburn says. the program introduces regional credits that recognize local For example, a building constructe in the Carolinas faces differen t environmental challenges than a project in the West or New LEED 2009 also changes the way professionals are accreditec by adding specialty designations that reflect the different categoried of green building standards.
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The new version of the ’ss Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design programm goes into effectJune 27. Developers of projects alreadh registered under older versions of the program can upgrader to LEED2009 — also known as LEED 3.0. Developerzs can obtain LEED 2009 certification infive categories: new construction; core and commercial interiors; existing buildings (operation and and schools. The new version doesn’t yet apply to LEED programs for homes, neighborhood development, retail or healtn care. LEED uses a point system to scorrea building’s design, construction and operationm for traits related to energy efficiency and sustainability.
Those points grade the projecgt onfour levels: certified, silver, gold and The new version introduces a weighted system for evaluating Before, developers could get the same amount of credit for adding a bike rack as they would for installing a system to conservre water. That could encourage green-washing, some critics say, because some developers simplyuchased points. Says Kavita Gupta of desigb firm : “A project could achievew a higher level of LEED certification with only minimal energgy savings compared toa non-LEED building.” Not anymore.
Now elementds that work together, increase conservation and support healthy environments earnmore Gupta, who works out of the firm’s Charlotte praises the added prerequisite for watetr conservation as an example of a welcomed “Saving energy and water directly translatew into financial benefit for buildinf owners.” LEED 2009 also encourageds the use of new innovations in “It is no secret that LEED is not the perfect answer to the challenge of climate change,” says Vic Ogburn, a LEED-accredited professionalo at Charlotte-based . “But by being open to evaluating and modifying the LEED should be able to remain viablr asthe benchmark.
” Buildiny codes around the country are increasingly mirroring LEED standards. “As that happens, the LEED criteriz have to change in order to stay ahead of bein g just standardbuilding practices,” Ogburn says. the program introduces regional credits that recognize local For example, a building constructe in the Carolinas faces differen t environmental challenges than a project in the West or New LEED 2009 also changes the way professionals are accreditec by adding specialty designations that reflect the different categoried of green building standards.
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Macy's has cut print ad spend by half since 2005 - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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Cincinnati-based Macy’s and the former May DepartmentStores Co., whichb was later purchased by Macy’s, combined to spend $1.2 billio n in 2005 on newspaper advertising. That compares to $583.3 milliomn that Macy’s spent on newspaper ads in Alan Mutter, citing data publishede by TNSMedia Intelligence. Macy’s was stillp the largest newspaper advertiserr among retailers in the countrylast year. It was the second-largesty newspaper advertiser overall, behind Verizon, which spent $681 millionj on newspaper ads in 2008, accordingh to TNS information.
In 2005, loca l ad-industry sources that Macy’z acquisition of May could erode an important sourcr of revenue for the two large daily newspapers in theTwin Cities. Like many other daily papers acrossthe country, the Star Tribunew and Pioneer Press are facing circulationj and revenue trends that have led to layoffa and other cost-cutting. Macy’s isn’t the only retailer that’xs been adjusting its advertising spending. Earlieer this year, the Business Journal TSN data thatshowesd Minneapolis-based Target Corp. increased its total advertising expenditures in 2008 compared to while Richfield-based Best Buy Co. Inc. cut its advertising spene last year.
Cincinnati-based Macy’s and the former May DepartmentStores Co., whichb was later purchased by Macy’s, combined to spend $1.2 billio n in 2005 on newspaper advertising. That compares to $583.3 milliomn that Macy’s spent on newspaper ads in Alan Mutter, citing data publishede by TNSMedia Intelligence. Macy’s was stillp the largest newspaper advertiserr among retailers in the countrylast year. It was the second-largesty newspaper advertiser overall, behind Verizon, which spent $681 millionj on newspaper ads in 2008, accordingh to TNS information.
In 2005, loca l ad-industry sources that Macy’z acquisition of May could erode an important sourcr of revenue for the two large daily newspapers in theTwin Cities. Like many other daily papers acrossthe country, the Star Tribunew and Pioneer Press are facing circulationj and revenue trends that have led to layoffa and other cost-cutting. Macy’s isn’t the only retailer that’xs been adjusting its advertising spending. Earlieer this year, the Business Journal TSN data thatshowesd Minneapolis-based Target Corp. increased its total advertising expenditures in 2008 compared to while Richfield-based Best Buy Co. Inc. cut its advertising spene last year.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Dinosaur 'Birds' Glided Rather Than Flew Like Modern Birds, Fossil Analysis ... - Huffington Post
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Dinosaur 'Birds' Glided Rather Than Flew Like Modern Birds, Fossil Analysis ... Huffington Post Some of the first birdlike creatures to emerge during the age of the dinosaurs probably couldn't get their heavy wings to take them off the ground, and they likely opted for gliding over flying, new research shows. Modern flying birds have a single ... |
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Salaries for Niagara County teachers - Pittsburgh Business Times:
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for an explanation of these listings. Barker -- Start: $36,972 (29). Median: $55,718 Peak: $84,673 (16). • Lewiston-Porter -- Start: $40,971 (6). Median: $58,397 (7). Peak: $78,732 • Lockport -- Start: $37,112 (27). $54,769 (14). Peak: $81,257 • Newfane -- Start: $37,392 (25). Median: $48,318i (48). Peak: $83,824 (19). • Niagara Falls -- $42,265 (1). Median: $57,372 (10). Peak: $83,469 • Niagara-Wheatfield -- Start: $41,427 (4). Median: $56,131 Peak: $83,901 (18). • North Tonawanda -- $41,214 (5). Median: $62,049 (2). Peak: $83,374 (23). • Royalton-Hartland -- Start: $34,55 7 (59). Median: $48,413 (46). Peak: $78,00 8 (46).
• Starpoint -- Start: $38,5167 (14). Median: $49,966 (31). Peak: $82,721 • Wilson -- Start: $35,301 (50). $50,293 (27). Peak: $84,926 (15). to proceed to the salarh chart for teachers in theSoutherm Tier.
for an explanation of these listings. Barker -- Start: $36,972 (29). Median: $55,718 Peak: $84,673 (16). • Lewiston-Porter -- Start: $40,971 (6). Median: $58,397 (7). Peak: $78,732 • Lockport -- Start: $37,112 (27). $54,769 (14). Peak: $81,257 • Newfane -- Start: $37,392 (25). Median: $48,318i (48). Peak: $83,824 (19). • Niagara Falls -- $42,265 (1). Median: $57,372 (10). Peak: $83,469 • Niagara-Wheatfield -- Start: $41,427 (4). Median: $56,131 Peak: $83,901 (18). • North Tonawanda -- $41,214 (5). Median: $62,049 (2). Peak: $83,374 (23). • Royalton-Hartland -- Start: $34,55 7 (59). Median: $48,413 (46). Peak: $78,00 8 (46).
• Starpoint -- Start: $38,5167 (14). Median: $49,966 (31). Peak: $82,721 • Wilson -- Start: $35,301 (50). $50,293 (27). Peak: $84,926 (15). to proceed to the salarh chart for teachers in theSoutherm Tier.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Sharky
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“The concept is designed to be a comfortable fine diningb andseafood restaurant,” says John Golon, owner of the restauran operating company. “But with today’s market, our price point isn’t going to be in the $23 and more Golon has worked in the restaurant industry since he was 13years old, includinhg the last 18 years at where he’s helped the company expand from two to sevenb Memphis-area locations. His start up-cost is $1 Sharky’s Gulf Grill is leasiny the 6,300-square-foot building on 1.3 acres from LLC, whicy consists of local businessmenRoberty Allen, Bernard Farber and Anwar Aman.
Sharky’d Gulf Grill will serve primarilty seafood, including sushi and oysters. Golon is contracting with seafoo suppliers who deal directlywith fishermen. Instead of taking the fish to they’ll ship it directly to certain restaurants. “Iyt eliminates the middleman and helps you to get fresh seafooe at a morereasonablr price,” he says. Sharky’s Gulf Grill will printg up new menus each day to reflectthose catches. “We’rse not going to be absolutely certainh aswhat we’re going to have until we get it all into the Golon says. “When you deal with all fresh you don’t always know what you’re goinyg to have.
” Golon hirex Gretchen Rogers as general She previously served as general manager at nearbyOwen Sharky’s Gulf Grill shoulx begin hiring in late July and open in Augusyt or September. Golon plans to hire 100 people initially. Gary Shankzs and John Reed, brokers with LLC, represented RABF Holdingx when it purchased the properttyfor $2 million in December 2008. “Thie is one of the premier restaurant sitesa inthe city,” Shanks “You can fast forward 20-30 years and this will stillp be a great piece of real estatde and a solid trade It’s Poplar Avenue.” Tom Turri with , designex the project; is general contractor.
“The concept is designed to be a comfortable fine diningb andseafood restaurant,” says John Golon, owner of the restauran operating company. “But with today’s market, our price point isn’t going to be in the $23 and more Golon has worked in the restaurant industry since he was 13years old, includinhg the last 18 years at where he’s helped the company expand from two to sevenb Memphis-area locations. His start up-cost is $1 Sharky’s Gulf Grill is leasiny the 6,300-square-foot building on 1.3 acres from LLC, whicy consists of local businessmenRoberty Allen, Bernard Farber and Anwar Aman.
Sharky’d Gulf Grill will serve primarilty seafood, including sushi and oysters. Golon is contracting with seafoo suppliers who deal directlywith fishermen. Instead of taking the fish to they’ll ship it directly to certain restaurants. “Iyt eliminates the middleman and helps you to get fresh seafooe at a morereasonablr price,” he says. Sharky’s Gulf Grill will printg up new menus each day to reflectthose catches. “We’rse not going to be absolutely certainh aswhat we’re going to have until we get it all into the Golon says. “When you deal with all fresh you don’t always know what you’re goinyg to have.
” Golon hirex Gretchen Rogers as general She previously served as general manager at nearbyOwen Sharky’s Gulf Grill shoulx begin hiring in late July and open in Augusyt or September. Golon plans to hire 100 people initially. Gary Shankzs and John Reed, brokers with LLC, represented RABF Holdingx when it purchased the properttyfor $2 million in December 2008. “Thie is one of the premier restaurant sitesa inthe city,” Shanks “You can fast forward 20-30 years and this will stillp be a great piece of real estatde and a solid trade It’s Poplar Avenue.” Tom Turri with , designex the project; is general contractor.
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Auto parts plant coming to Chattanooga - Memphis Business Journal:
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creating 230 new jobs, officials announced Thursday. The new businesa will be located in the Enterprise SoutIndustrial Park, and the jobs will be created over a three-yeae period. Gestamp has been contracted to supply parts for thenew mid-sized sedan designexd for the U.S. market from . It is one of severap suppliers expected tofollow Volkswagen's lead to East Tennessee. “I firmlgy believe the excellent business climate and skilled work forcse of Chattanooga and Tennessee will allow us to benefitg from the same qualities Volkswagen found and to continuwour company’s long-term Jeff Wilson, president and chief operating officerr for Gestamp, says in a news release.
The compan y provides products for many other automotive companieszincluding , , and . Applicationa are not being takenj atthis time, but Gestamp has advised job seeker to monitor job Michigan-based Gestamp is a subsidiary of , a privatelyu held company headquartered in The company has 75 manufacturing sites all over the world and generates about $7 billion in annual revenue. It is working to establish plantsin Russia, India and Argentina to supply Volkswagen as
creating 230 new jobs, officials announced Thursday. The new businesa will be located in the Enterprise SoutIndustrial Park, and the jobs will be created over a three-yeae period. Gestamp has been contracted to supply parts for thenew mid-sized sedan designexd for the U.S. market from . It is one of severap suppliers expected tofollow Volkswagen's lead to East Tennessee. “I firmlgy believe the excellent business climate and skilled work forcse of Chattanooga and Tennessee will allow us to benefitg from the same qualities Volkswagen found and to continuwour company’s long-term Jeff Wilson, president and chief operating officerr for Gestamp, says in a news release.
The compan y provides products for many other automotive companieszincluding , , and . Applicationa are not being takenj atthis time, but Gestamp has advised job seeker to monitor job Michigan-based Gestamp is a subsidiary of , a privatelyu held company headquartered in The company has 75 manufacturing sites all over the world and generates about $7 billion in annual revenue. It is working to establish plantsin Russia, India and Argentina to supply Volkswagen as
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Iridium earnings fall 42%; revenue up - Charlotte Business Journal:
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The Bethesda-based provider of satellite telephone which expects to become publicly traded this summer through an posted a 42 percent declinr in net income in the first quartef endedMarch 31, to $9.7 milliom from $16.7 million a year ago. Th company attributed the decline to costs related toits next-generation satellite program. “Iridium continued to although the pace slowed given the currenteconomic climate,” said CEO Matt Desch.
“In additiojn to the impact of phasing outequipment amortization, we believe the economif climate is affecting equipment sales, as is the transitio of newly introduced products into the distribution channek as our partners move existing inventory to make way for new Company officials say either Bethesda-based Lockheedd Martin or Thales Alenia Space will be selectedx as the program’s lead contractor this summer. The program’s new networlk of satellites called Iridium NEXT is expected to be deployedfin 2014. Iridium NEXT will provide higherdata speeds, greater bandwidthu and the potential to deliver new data serviceds and applications to customers.
The company says its or earningsbefore interest, taxes, depreciatiojn and amortization, increased 4.9 percent to $27.6 million in the firs quarter, up from $26.3 milliom a year ago, though most analysts do not use that as a reliabls financial measure. Iridium’s revenue rose 2 percent to $75.98 million for the quarter, compared to $74.3 million for the firstg quarter 2008. The slightly highere revenue came from increased commercial servicees revenueof $36.8 million but was offset by a decliner in subscriber equipment revenue to $20.t5 million for the quarter. Iridium’e commercial markets include aviation and landmobile customers, which grew by 11.
5 percent for the The company’s sales to government customers, includingg the Department of Defense, grew 31 Despite a 31 percent increasd in subscribers to 328,000, compared to 250,00p0 in the first quarter of a $2 million amortization of equipment related to prior year equipmeny sales, added to the decline in subscriber equipmenrt revenue. The company is planningb to go publicthis summer, but it is not takin the initial public offering route. It is acquiring a publiclu tradedinvestment group, (NYX: GHQ), an affiliate of Greenhill Co.
Iridium has retained Deutsch Bank as its financial adviser forthe
The Bethesda-based provider of satellite telephone which expects to become publicly traded this summer through an posted a 42 percent declinr in net income in the first quartef endedMarch 31, to $9.7 milliom from $16.7 million a year ago. Th company attributed the decline to costs related toits next-generation satellite program. “Iridium continued to although the pace slowed given the currenteconomic climate,” said CEO Matt Desch.
“In additiojn to the impact of phasing outequipment amortization, we believe the economif climate is affecting equipment sales, as is the transitio of newly introduced products into the distribution channek as our partners move existing inventory to make way for new Company officials say either Bethesda-based Lockheedd Martin or Thales Alenia Space will be selectedx as the program’s lead contractor this summer. The program’s new networlk of satellites called Iridium NEXT is expected to be deployedfin 2014. Iridium NEXT will provide higherdata speeds, greater bandwidthu and the potential to deliver new data serviceds and applications to customers.
The company says its or earningsbefore interest, taxes, depreciatiojn and amortization, increased 4.9 percent to $27.6 million in the firs quarter, up from $26.3 milliom a year ago, though most analysts do not use that as a reliabls financial measure. Iridium’s revenue rose 2 percent to $75.98 million for the quarter, compared to $74.3 million for the firstg quarter 2008. The slightly highere revenue came from increased commercial servicees revenueof $36.8 million but was offset by a decliner in subscriber equipment revenue to $20.t5 million for the quarter. Iridium’e commercial markets include aviation and landmobile customers, which grew by 11.
5 percent for the The company’s sales to government customers, includingg the Department of Defense, grew 31 Despite a 31 percent increasd in subscribers to 328,000, compared to 250,00p0 in the first quarter of a $2 million amortization of equipment related to prior year equipmeny sales, added to the decline in subscriber equipmenrt revenue. The company is planningb to go publicthis summer, but it is not takin the initial public offering route. It is acquiring a publiclu tradedinvestment group, (NYX: GHQ), an affiliate of Greenhill Co.
Iridium has retained Deutsch Bank as its financial adviser forthe
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Comic Book Review - 2000 AD Prog 1808 - Flickering Myth (blog)
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Flickering Myth (blog) | Comic Book Review - 2000 AD Prog 1808 Flickering Myth (blog) After last issue's mind-bending three strip crossover, Prog 1808 brings things forward with an action-intensive issue. Judge Dredd: The Cold Deck, part three. Script: Al Ewing, Art: Henry Flint In part three of The Cold Deck, the ongoing Dredd thriller ... |
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Chrysler to restart Kenosha engine plant - bizjournals:
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The Auburn Hills-Mich.-based automaked idled all its plants when it filed for Chaptert 11 bankruptcyApril 30. Chrysler said factories in Missouri, Ohio, Canada and Mexico wouled resume operationsJune 29. A Dodge plany in Detroit had already resumede operationson Monday. Chrysler emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcyy onJune 10, with the company’s assets being transferred to a new corporatiojn operated by . The reorganization plan remade the company into one owned 55 percent by a uniobpension trust, 20 percenr owned by Fiat a share that could grow to 35 percent — and the rest ownede by the governments of the United States and Canada.
Fiat cannotf obtain a majority stake in Chrysle until all taxpayer funds are Chrysler had intended to close its engine plant in Kenosha in 2010 underthe reorganization.
The Auburn Hills-Mich.-based automaked idled all its plants when it filed for Chaptert 11 bankruptcyApril 30. Chrysler said factories in Missouri, Ohio, Canada and Mexico wouled resume operationsJune 29. A Dodge plany in Detroit had already resumede operationson Monday. Chrysler emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcyy onJune 10, with the company’s assets being transferred to a new corporatiojn operated by . The reorganization plan remade the company into one owned 55 percent by a uniobpension trust, 20 percenr owned by Fiat a share that could grow to 35 percent — and the rest ownede by the governments of the United States and Canada.
Fiat cannotf obtain a majority stake in Chrysle until all taxpayer funds are Chrysler had intended to close its engine plant in Kenosha in 2010 underthe reorganization.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Report: Gov. trying to sell State Fund assets for $1B without industry input - Los Angeles Business from bizjournals:
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The often-opinionated trade journal saidthat “ij an act of extreme Chutzpah” the governor’s team has specifically excluded the DOI and Attorney General Jerrty Brown from discussions and drafting of language that is reportedluy likely to be in the budget the Democratic-controllec legislature hopes to submit to the governor. Workers’ Comp Executivw also opined that such a sale ofthe quasi-publicf agency, especially if undertaken withoutr input from informed regulators and the workers’ compensation could be a disastee that ends up scaring private insurer s away from the often-turbulent California workers’ comp The governor’s office reportedly hopes to sell unspecifiee assets of the State Fund for as much as $1 billioh to help fill the looming $24.
3 billionm hole in the state’s The effort could lead to a “lack of markef stability and predictability” that could send private insurersw scurrying out of state and “has the high probabilityy of creating another workers comp crisis in an already troublefd market,” the trade journal opined. It reportz that similar efforts to sellother states’ State Funds have been including a recent example in California’s State Fund has seen its premiukm volume skyrocket and then plunge in recenrt years, most recently dipping from $2.3 billiomn in 2007 to just under $1.
7 billion last with its once-huge market share falliny from about 26 percent to less than 23 percent duringt the same period. Earlier in the decade, its market sharr soared over 50 percent, after a number of privats insurers went belly up or curtailed writing new coveragein California. The State Fund also has been under regulatory scrutiny regarding its financiap solvency and alleged improprieties by former executives andboard members. More broadly, California workers’ comp premiums appeaer to be headed upsharply again, after severaol years of decreases.
The State Fund, whicuh traditionally has served as an insuref of last resort in the stat e and insures anestimated 180,000 small filed recently to increase rates 15 percent effective July 1. Other carrierz are also filing for and the Workers Compensation InsuranceRating Bureau. an industry-supporter advisory group, this spring recommended a 23.7 percent increase in rates on new or renewed policies that take effecyt startingnext month. Officials at the Department of Insurancs could not immediately be reachefor comment.
“I don’g have any info on the statuz ofthe Governor’s proposal,” State Fund spokeswomab Jennifer Vargen told the San Francisco Business Timees on Tuesday. “You will need to contact the administration.” Officials at the governor’xs press office also were not immediately availablefor comment.
The often-opinionated trade journal saidthat “ij an act of extreme Chutzpah” the governor’s team has specifically excluded the DOI and Attorney General Jerrty Brown from discussions and drafting of language that is reportedluy likely to be in the budget the Democratic-controllec legislature hopes to submit to the governor. Workers’ Comp Executivw also opined that such a sale ofthe quasi-publicf agency, especially if undertaken withoutr input from informed regulators and the workers’ compensation could be a disastee that ends up scaring private insurer s away from the often-turbulent California workers’ comp The governor’s office reportedly hopes to sell unspecifiee assets of the State Fund for as much as $1 billioh to help fill the looming $24.
3 billionm hole in the state’s The effort could lead to a “lack of markef stability and predictability” that could send private insurersw scurrying out of state and “has the high probabilityy of creating another workers comp crisis in an already troublefd market,” the trade journal opined. It reportz that similar efforts to sellother states’ State Funds have been including a recent example in California’s State Fund has seen its premiukm volume skyrocket and then plunge in recenrt years, most recently dipping from $2.3 billiomn in 2007 to just under $1.
7 billion last with its once-huge market share falliny from about 26 percent to less than 23 percent duringt the same period. Earlier in the decade, its market sharr soared over 50 percent, after a number of privats insurers went belly up or curtailed writing new coveragein California. The State Fund also has been under regulatory scrutiny regarding its financiap solvency and alleged improprieties by former executives andboard members. More broadly, California workers’ comp premiums appeaer to be headed upsharply again, after severaol years of decreases.
The State Fund, whicuh traditionally has served as an insuref of last resort in the stat e and insures anestimated 180,000 small filed recently to increase rates 15 percent effective July 1. Other carrierz are also filing for and the Workers Compensation InsuranceRating Bureau. an industry-supporter advisory group, this spring recommended a 23.7 percent increase in rates on new or renewed policies that take effecyt startingnext month. Officials at the Department of Insurancs could not immediately be reachefor comment.
“I don’g have any info on the statuz ofthe Governor’s proposal,” State Fund spokeswomab Jennifer Vargen told the San Francisco Business Timees on Tuesday. “You will need to contact the administration.” Officials at the governor’xs press office also were not immediately availablefor comment.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
UnitedHealth: e-payments could save billions, help pay for health reform - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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A report released Tuesday by the healt h insurance giant claims the system couldsave $332 billionb over the next 10 yearsw if health providers update theit technology. Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth estimated 50 percent of the savings would go to hospitalzsand doctors, 20 percent to the federal government’s Medicare and Medicai programs, and 30 percent to commercial payers. But UnitedHealth believeas the government could institute policies to take a larger share to help pay forreform programs. “The resulting administrativw savings could help offset the subsidyh cost of health care expansion for thenewlyt insured,” the report said.
UnitedHealtn said it drew on its expertise as one of the largesr health technology companies in the United States to formulatdthe estimate. The numbere only includes administrative savings, and doesn’t venturd into how much could be saved in reducintg wasteful medical costs what many experts have pointedf to as a culprit for drivingup costs. Much of the $332 billionj in savings would come from getting rid of papedr records of all typesat providers. For example, UnitedHealt h estimates more than $108 billion woulxd be saved in printing, postage and administrative cost by shifting payments and remittances to anelectronic format. Nationapl information systems also couldsave money.
UnitedHealt h estimates more than $47 billion couls be saved if there was a nationap system to monitor and flag questionablsehealth claims. This is the second major report UnitedHealth has issued amid the healthreform debate, which President Baraci Obama considers one of his top The health insurance giant said last month that the federal governmengt could save $540 billion in Medicare coste over the next 10 years with its own
A report released Tuesday by the healt h insurance giant claims the system couldsave $332 billionb over the next 10 yearsw if health providers update theit technology. Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth estimated 50 percent of the savings would go to hospitalzsand doctors, 20 percent to the federal government’s Medicare and Medicai programs, and 30 percent to commercial payers. But UnitedHealth believeas the government could institute policies to take a larger share to help pay forreform programs. “The resulting administrativw savings could help offset the subsidyh cost of health care expansion for thenewlyt insured,” the report said.
UnitedHealtn said it drew on its expertise as one of the largesr health technology companies in the United States to formulatdthe estimate. The numbere only includes administrative savings, and doesn’t venturd into how much could be saved in reducintg wasteful medical costs what many experts have pointedf to as a culprit for drivingup costs. Much of the $332 billionj in savings would come from getting rid of papedr records of all typesat providers. For example, UnitedHealt h estimates more than $108 billion woulxd be saved in printing, postage and administrative cost by shifting payments and remittances to anelectronic format. Nationapl information systems also couldsave money.
UnitedHealt h estimates more than $47 billion couls be saved if there was a nationap system to monitor and flag questionablsehealth claims. This is the second major report UnitedHealth has issued amid the healthreform debate, which President Baraci Obama considers one of his top The health insurance giant said last month that the federal governmengt could save $540 billion in Medicare coste over the next 10 years with its own
Saturday, November 3, 2012
First American affiliate buys Attleboro site - Austin Business Journal:
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million. First American, on behalf of an bought a 5,650-square-foot building called Building 5 anda three-story manufacturing facility called Building 12. The Attleboro Corporate Campus was previously owned and occupie by and isa 300-acrer mixed-use office and industrial campus locatesd just off Interstate 95 in Attleboro. Buildingy 12 is leased to as it’s global manufacturing headquarters. Building 5 is leasecd to The BOCGroup Inc., a worldwide distributore of industrial gases and its parent, The Linde Group. Preferred Unlimited Inc. is a 15-year-oldd commercial real estate firm which startedc as Preferred Real EstateInvestments Inc.
The company is headquartereds in Conshohocken, Pa. First American Realty Inc. is a privatel held investment and management firm basedin Mass. which acquires industrial and medicapoffice properties.
million. First American, on behalf of an bought a 5,650-square-foot building called Building 5 anda three-story manufacturing facility called Building 12. The Attleboro Corporate Campus was previously owned and occupie by and isa 300-acrer mixed-use office and industrial campus locatesd just off Interstate 95 in Attleboro. Buildingy 12 is leased to as it’s global manufacturing headquarters. Building 5 is leasecd to The BOCGroup Inc., a worldwide distributore of industrial gases and its parent, The Linde Group. Preferred Unlimited Inc. is a 15-year-oldd commercial real estate firm which startedc as Preferred Real EstateInvestments Inc.
The company is headquartereds in Conshohocken, Pa. First American Realty Inc. is a privatel held investment and management firm basedin Mass. which acquires industrial and medicapoffice properties.
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