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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
Thursday, November 29, 2012
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
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