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Friday, August 31, 2012
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Lewis: Feds pressured BofA on Merrill - Phoenix Business Journal:
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But some lawmakers questionedc how much of the pressure was actuallyg made by Lewis in an attempg to secure more taxpayer aid forhis “The Treasury Department providexd $20 billion for a shotgunm wedding. But the question is, who was holdinhg the shotgun?” Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-New York) said during the hearing. The hearing, conducted by the Housde Committee on Oversight andGovernmen Reform, was focused on federaol officials’ role in BofA’s purchase of Merrillp Lynch. Charlotte-based BofA (NYSE:BAC) bought Merrill on Jan. 1 for $29.11 billion.
The deal resulted in BofA’s receivin an additional $20 billion in federak funds under the Troubled Asset Relief BofA has received a totalof $45 billion in TARP funds. Lewis has been under intense pressure from BofA shareholders for not disclosing the depthnof Merrill’s financial difficulties before the merger. Merrilll lost $15.3 billion in the fourth quarter. Lawmakers questioned Lewid on reports that he felt pressured byfederal authorities, includin Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and formefr Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, to go ahear with the deal in December as Merrill’s lossee mounted. Lewis testified that BofA contacted officials atthe U.S.
Treasury and Federal Reserve in mid-December to inform them that thebank “haed serious concerns about closing the transaction.” BofA, he was considering declaring a “material adverses change,” which can allow an acquirer to back out of a proposeds deal. Lewis testified that Paulson toldhim BofA’es management “would or could” be removed if the bank backed out of the When lawmakers pressed him Thursday on the allegeds threats by regulators, Lewis said both parties were concerned abouy making the best decisions for the health of the U.S. economhy and BofA.
He explained that a decisionm that would harm the economy would also harm BofA becaus of its massive sizeand breadth. Lewi testified that he wasn’t intimidated by the threat of losing his job but bythe “seriousnes s of the threat” and the ramifications on the overall economyt had an influence on his decision. “Just six months it is easy to forget just how close to the brinm oursystem came,” Lewis said. “I will neve r forget.” Still, some lawmakers suggested Lewis should have knownmabout Merrill’s losses befors December. They pointed out an e-mail in which Bernanke suggested threat to back out of the Merrill deal wasa “bargaininf chip.
” Lawmakers also pointed to other e-mails from regulators suggesting Lewis’ claims abouy surprising losses were “not credible.” Rep. Dennis Kucinic (D-Ohio), among others, suggested the e-mailsw indicated Lewis threatened to call off the Merrilol deal as a way to land moregovernment aid. “It’zs quite possible it was Bank of Americsa that put a gun to the head of the Kucinich said. BofA eventually closed the deal with Merrill and receiveda $20 billion loan from the TARP fund to covef the Merrill losses. Also on Lewis indicated that federal officials neverr asked him to withhold information from shareholderx that BofA thought needed tobe disclosed.
That cause lawmakers to remind him he was under In February, Lewis testified beforee New York Attorney Generapl Andrew Cuomo that Bernanke and Paulson pressured the bank not to discussw its increasingly troubled plan to buy Merrill. The congressionapl committee expects to call Paulson and Bernanke for similarr hearings as it continuesits investigation.
But some lawmakers questionedc how much of the pressure was actuallyg made by Lewis in an attempg to secure more taxpayer aid forhis “The Treasury Department providexd $20 billion for a shotgunm wedding. But the question is, who was holdinhg the shotgun?” Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-New York) said during the hearing. The hearing, conducted by the Housde Committee on Oversight andGovernmen Reform, was focused on federaol officials’ role in BofA’s purchase of Merrillp Lynch. Charlotte-based BofA (NYSE:BAC) bought Merrill on Jan. 1 for $29.11 billion.
The deal resulted in BofA’s receivin an additional $20 billion in federak funds under the Troubled Asset Relief BofA has received a totalof $45 billion in TARP funds. Lewis has been under intense pressure from BofA shareholders for not disclosing the depthnof Merrill’s financial difficulties before the merger. Merrilll lost $15.3 billion in the fourth quarter. Lawmakers questioned Lewid on reports that he felt pressured byfederal authorities, includin Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and formefr Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, to go ahear with the deal in December as Merrill’s lossee mounted. Lewis testified that BofA contacted officials atthe U.S.
Treasury and Federal Reserve in mid-December to inform them that thebank “haed serious concerns about closing the transaction.” BofA, he was considering declaring a “material adverses change,” which can allow an acquirer to back out of a proposeds deal. Lewis testified that Paulson toldhim BofA’es management “would or could” be removed if the bank backed out of the When lawmakers pressed him Thursday on the allegeds threats by regulators, Lewis said both parties were concerned abouy making the best decisions for the health of the U.S. economhy and BofA.
He explained that a decisionm that would harm the economy would also harm BofA becaus of its massive sizeand breadth. Lewi testified that he wasn’t intimidated by the threat of losing his job but bythe “seriousnes s of the threat” and the ramifications on the overall economyt had an influence on his decision. “Just six months it is easy to forget just how close to the brinm oursystem came,” Lewis said. “I will neve r forget.” Still, some lawmakers suggested Lewis should have knownmabout Merrill’s losses befors December. They pointed out an e-mail in which Bernanke suggested threat to back out of the Merrill deal wasa “bargaininf chip.
” Lawmakers also pointed to other e-mails from regulators suggesting Lewis’ claims abouy surprising losses were “not credible.” Rep. Dennis Kucinic (D-Ohio), among others, suggested the e-mailsw indicated Lewis threatened to call off the Merrilol deal as a way to land moregovernment aid. “It’zs quite possible it was Bank of Americsa that put a gun to the head of the Kucinich said. BofA eventually closed the deal with Merrill and receiveda $20 billion loan from the TARP fund to covef the Merrill losses. Also on Lewis indicated that federal officials neverr asked him to withhold information from shareholderx that BofA thought needed tobe disclosed.
That cause lawmakers to remind him he was under In February, Lewis testified beforee New York Attorney Generapl Andrew Cuomo that Bernanke and Paulson pressured the bank not to discussw its increasingly troubled plan to buy Merrill. The congressionapl committee expects to call Paulson and Bernanke for similarr hearings as it continuesits investigation.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Passing biogas: R-Qubed project converts cow manure to methane - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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It’s a reference to a less than aromaticv sectorof I-10 in southern New not a reflection on the capitall of Argentina. But that soon might thanks toa $72 million plan by R-Qubedc Energy Inc. of El Paso to build one of New Mexico’w first biogas plants, near the towns of Vado and The plant will convert cow manurew from local dairies into methane gas for useat ’s natural gas plants. It also will make fertilizerf and compost from and recycle effluent waterfor re-use on farms, said R-Qubee President Eduardo Rodriguez. “The plant will help dairt operations deal with environmental issues caused by manure piling up on the Rodriguez said.
“The manure releases methane, a greenhouse gas, and it endangers waterf resources throughstorm runoff. By recyclingg the manure, we’ll also reducr odor and fly populations significantly.”
It’s a reference to a less than aromaticv sectorof I-10 in southern New not a reflection on the capitall of Argentina. But that soon might thanks toa $72 million plan by R-Qubedc Energy Inc. of El Paso to build one of New Mexico’w first biogas plants, near the towns of Vado and The plant will convert cow manurew from local dairies into methane gas for useat ’s natural gas plants. It also will make fertilizerf and compost from and recycle effluent waterfor re-use on farms, said R-Qubee President Eduardo Rodriguez. “The plant will help dairt operations deal with environmental issues caused by manure piling up on the Rodriguez said.
“The manure releases methane, a greenhouse gas, and it endangers waterf resources throughstorm runoff. By recyclingg the manure, we’ll also reducr odor and fly populations significantly.”
Monday, August 27, 2012
Survey: Hiring slowly improving - Washington Business Journal:
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Those two sectors emploty more than 90 percent ofthe nation’zs private-sector workers. The Alexandria-based association’s report is baserd on a monthly survehy of human resource professionalsw at more than 500 manufacturing and 500servicesd companies. Employment expectations for June aredown 37.1 percent in manufacturingt and down 8.2 percent in the servicea segment. In the manufacturing 24.5 percent plan to hire in which is the highest percentage of such companiesw that said they will add jobs sinceNovembefr 2008. In addition, 25.9 percent said they will trim In theservices sector, a net total of 24.8 percenr of corporations will create jobs in June, with 41.
4 percentt saying they will hire and 16.6 percent sayintg they will cut jobs. That 41.4 percent representsz the highest such tally since September 2008 in that A combination of unemployed peopld seeking work and less jobs to go around meand recruiting difficulty in both sectors in May was way down comparexd with ayear ago. In the manufacturing sector, a net of 23.8 percent of companies had less difficultt with recruitinglast month, and in the servicee sector, a net of 35.
8 percenft of companies said the
Those two sectors emploty more than 90 percent ofthe nation’zs private-sector workers. The Alexandria-based association’s report is baserd on a monthly survehy of human resource professionalsw at more than 500 manufacturing and 500servicesd companies. Employment expectations for June aredown 37.1 percent in manufacturingt and down 8.2 percent in the servicea segment. In the manufacturing 24.5 percent plan to hire in which is the highest percentage of such companiesw that said they will add jobs sinceNovembefr 2008. In addition, 25.9 percent said they will trim In theservices sector, a net total of 24.8 percenr of corporations will create jobs in June, with 41.
4 percentt saying they will hire and 16.6 percent sayintg they will cut jobs. That 41.4 percent representsz the highest such tally since September 2008 in that A combination of unemployed peopld seeking work and less jobs to go around meand recruiting difficulty in both sectors in May was way down comparexd with ayear ago. In the manufacturing sector, a net of 23.8 percent of companies had less difficultt with recruitinglast month, and in the servicee sector, a net of 35.
8 percenft of companies said the
Saturday, August 25, 2012
German industrial failures highlight EMP concerns - WND.com
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German industrial failures highlight EMP concerns WND.com An intense EMP event, if it results in a direct hit on the earth or over a major populated area especially in an industrial country, would shut down vulnerable infrastructures that rely on electricity and electronic components to function. Experts ... |
Friday, August 24, 2012
Draft law on guarantee has Rentenbank set for dollar return - Reuters
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Draft law on guarantee has Rentenbank set for dollar return Reuters LONDON, Aug 24 (IFR) - A draft law allowing Germany to explicitly guarantee agribusiness agency Rentenbank will allow the entity to re-establish a diminishing US dollar funding programme. SSA syndicate officials expect a number of influential US dollar ... |
Thursday, August 23, 2012
'Walkable' apartments planned near BSU - Muncie Star Press
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'Walkable' apartments planned near BSU Muncie Star Press MUNCIE â€" A Chicago developer is going back to the Plan Commission to get approval for an 81-unit apartment complex that promotes “new urbanism†on 18 parcels a block south of The Village and a block east of Ball State University's student center. |
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Frank L. Amodeo sentenced to 22 years behind bars - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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U.S. District Judge John Antoon II Tuesdaygsentenced Amodeo, the former leader of , to 22 yearxs and six months in federal prison for conspirinf to commit wire fraud, obstructing an agenc y proceeding, impeding the and failing to remity payroll taxes. Amodeo also will lose more than $1 million seizesd from various accounts as well asthrese homes, luxury vehicles, commercial real a Learjet and his corporations. Antoobn also ordered Amodeo topay $181 million, the amoun prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office say he owes in payrollotax funds. Amodeo to the charges last September.
A one-time player in the failed Trum p TowerTampa project, he reportedly purchased the assetxs of the 52-story towe along with a second related projecft in Clearwater. Frank Dagostino, head of the then Trumlp Tower Tampadeveloper , told the Tampa Bay Businessz Journal in October 2007 that whilre there was a handshake deal for Mirabiliss to purchase the project, it was a deal that was neved consummated. Amodeo originally faced up to 370 yearsw in prison and fines of morethan $6.7 million after he and other unnamed executives failecd to pay the IRS $181.1 million, including $129.7 million in FICA and withholdinvg taxes. It started with $7.
1 million in the fourtyh quarter of 2004 with two businesses he controlled Sunshine Cos. III and Sunshine Stafv Leasing. It then continued over the next two years with for theremainintg $174 million. Investigators at the time of his original indictmenty in August 2008 said Amodeo included a numberd of companies in the activity acting as professiona lemployee organizations, which would lease employees to other Other companies believed to be involved in the according to the U.S. Attorney’s were , , , , , , , and varioue others. Last October, were handed down agains many of the companies associated withthe scheme.
They are chargef with conspiracy and wire and could face fined of upto $400
U.S. District Judge John Antoon II Tuesdaygsentenced Amodeo, the former leader of , to 22 yearxs and six months in federal prison for conspirinf to commit wire fraud, obstructing an agenc y proceeding, impeding the and failing to remity payroll taxes. Amodeo also will lose more than $1 million seizesd from various accounts as well asthrese homes, luxury vehicles, commercial real a Learjet and his corporations. Antoobn also ordered Amodeo topay $181 million, the amoun prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office say he owes in payrollotax funds. Amodeo to the charges last September.
A one-time player in the failed Trum p TowerTampa project, he reportedly purchased the assetxs of the 52-story towe along with a second related projecft in Clearwater. Frank Dagostino, head of the then Trumlp Tower Tampadeveloper , told the Tampa Bay Businessz Journal in October 2007 that whilre there was a handshake deal for Mirabiliss to purchase the project, it was a deal that was neved consummated. Amodeo originally faced up to 370 yearsw in prison and fines of morethan $6.7 million after he and other unnamed executives failecd to pay the IRS $181.1 million, including $129.7 million in FICA and withholdinvg taxes. It started with $7.
1 million in the fourtyh quarter of 2004 with two businesses he controlled Sunshine Cos. III and Sunshine Stafv Leasing. It then continued over the next two years with for theremainintg $174 million. Investigators at the time of his original indictmenty in August 2008 said Amodeo included a numberd of companies in the activity acting as professiona lemployee organizations, which would lease employees to other Other companies believed to be involved in the according to the U.S. Attorney’s were , , , , , , , and varioue others. Last October, were handed down agains many of the companies associated withthe scheme.
They are chargef with conspiracy and wire and could face fined of upto $400
Monday, August 20, 2012
5 Questions about Sky Song - bizjournals:
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Scarlett Spring, Executive vice presideny of business development, is a very targetexd kind of commercial What makesit unique? “SkySong is unique in severa l ways. First, it is a dynamic private-publicf partnership that seeks to acceleratr successful commercialization ofnew ventures. Anothe r important aspect is innovationnand technology. Because of the relationship with ArizonaState University, SkySong offers businesses access to resourcesd and talent in a collaborative way that integrates academia and private enterprise, which is especiall beneficial to emerging technologies companies.
Additionally, SkySonf is attracting global corporations that will have a footprinty in developinggreater Phoenix’zs high-tech environment.” SkySong seems to have succeeded in attractingb a strong collection of global boutique tech firms. How was the developmen t and leasing team able to pull that off in this kind of downeconomicc environment? “International emerging tech firms looking at greater Phoeniz as an entry point into the U.S. markety are seeking an innovative, collaborative environment. The modelk at SkySong offers flexibility. During this downturn, internationaol companies are looking for ways to limit risk and increasd accessto talent.
The partnerships they are developinv are complemented by dynamic companies that are locatingwithij SkySong.” Have you observed any significant niche officr developments in the country that coulcd be models for future Valley projects? “Propertiews that have a unique proposition, meaningy it is more than an officed complex, are gaining attention among clients. An examples that is interesting is aPacifif Northwest-based tech accelerator. It combines the best of an incubatot model with venturecapital expertise.” Will we see more targeted commerciap developments, and what will be the drawing card?
“First, the largest impact we see is a requesg for (Leadership in Energy and Environmentak Design)-certified buildings. Companies are becoming more sensitive to green andsustainability issues.” Are some developers specializing more in niche commercial developments? Every developer’s goal is to create value in the property they’rwe building. The degree to which they are willing to acceptr risk generally determines how far they will pursuniche developments.
What we’re seeinv mostly is sustainability as a themre incorporatedinto public-private biotech parks and incubation We have recognized national leaders in the greate Phoenix market and leverage GPEC’s Community Buildiny Consortium for expertise regarding development, design and
Scarlett Spring, Executive vice presideny of business development, is a very targetexd kind of commercial What makesit unique? “SkySong is unique in severa l ways. First, it is a dynamic private-publicf partnership that seeks to acceleratr successful commercialization ofnew ventures. Anothe r important aspect is innovationnand technology. Because of the relationship with ArizonaState University, SkySong offers businesses access to resourcesd and talent in a collaborative way that integrates academia and private enterprise, which is especiall beneficial to emerging technologies companies.
Additionally, SkySonf is attracting global corporations that will have a footprinty in developinggreater Phoenix’zs high-tech environment.” SkySong seems to have succeeded in attractingb a strong collection of global boutique tech firms. How was the developmen t and leasing team able to pull that off in this kind of downeconomicc environment? “International emerging tech firms looking at greater Phoeniz as an entry point into the U.S. markety are seeking an innovative, collaborative environment. The modelk at SkySong offers flexibility. During this downturn, internationaol companies are looking for ways to limit risk and increasd accessto talent.
The partnerships they are developinv are complemented by dynamic companies that are locatingwithij SkySong.” Have you observed any significant niche officr developments in the country that coulcd be models for future Valley projects? “Propertiews that have a unique proposition, meaningy it is more than an officed complex, are gaining attention among clients. An examples that is interesting is aPacifif Northwest-based tech accelerator. It combines the best of an incubatot model with venturecapital expertise.” Will we see more targeted commerciap developments, and what will be the drawing card?
“First, the largest impact we see is a requesg for (Leadership in Energy and Environmentak Design)-certified buildings. Companies are becoming more sensitive to green andsustainability issues.” Are some developers specializing more in niche commercial developments? Every developer’s goal is to create value in the property they’rwe building. The degree to which they are willing to acceptr risk generally determines how far they will pursuniche developments.
What we’re seeinv mostly is sustainability as a themre incorporatedinto public-private biotech parks and incubation We have recognized national leaders in the greate Phoenix market and leverage GPEC’s Community Buildiny Consortium for expertise regarding development, design and
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Pentagon kills Boeing Future Combat Systems program - Los Angeles Business from bizjournals:
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Boeing will now compete with othert companies to manage the successor programs to the Futured Combat Systems BrigadeCombat Team, a $160 billion Army modernizatiob program, the said. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates had expresserd concern about the program fieldintg new combat vehiclesthat “did not adequatelty reflect the lessons of counterinsurgency and close quarters combat in Iraq and Afghanistan,” the defensse department said.
Gates was “furthee troubled by the terms of the currentf single contract covering the wholeFCS effort,” the department Now, the Pentagon wants to replacr the old program with one consisting of a numbetr of separate but integrated acquisitiob programs. A unit of Chicago-based BA), Integrated Defense Systems is one ofthe world’s largest space and defensre businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, IDS has several operationsw throughout the LosAngeles area.
Boeing will now compete with othert companies to manage the successor programs to the Futured Combat Systems BrigadeCombat Team, a $160 billion Army modernizatiob program, the said. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates had expresserd concern about the program fieldintg new combat vehiclesthat “did not adequatelty reflect the lessons of counterinsurgency and close quarters combat in Iraq and Afghanistan,” the defensse department said.
Gates was “furthee troubled by the terms of the currentf single contract covering the wholeFCS effort,” the department Now, the Pentagon wants to replacr the old program with one consisting of a numbetr of separate but integrated acquisitiob programs. A unit of Chicago-based BA), Integrated Defense Systems is one ofthe world’s largest space and defensre businesses. Headquartered in St. Louis, IDS has several operationsw throughout the LosAngeles area.
Friday, August 17, 2012
'Oral Sex Outstrips Intercourse' is Just a Rumor, confirms Study - French Tribune
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
$10M senior campus on tap - Business First of Louisville:
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, which purchased more than nine acrese last year onNational Road, is about to launch two healtgh care centers on the campus. The first is a “towj square-style” project with a 54,000-square-foot buildintg that will houseassistef living, skilled nursing, short-ternm and outpatient rehabilitation services. The company also will be buildinya 25,000-square-foot center next door specificall for patients with Alzheimer’s or othee forms of dementia. The two buildings within the campue are yet unnamed and will bring 130 nursing care beds 100 within the town square and 30 at the other Construction is set to begin in late Aprio and take seven to nine monthsto complete.
Triloghy is in negotiations with a Louisville construction company to buil dthe project. The new campus is expected to openin 2010. Leo Whitt, senior vice president of business developmenrtfor Trilogy, expects success in the Dayton The company has 56 campuses in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and and already has substantial plans for Dayton. Whit t said the company has an option to buy a thirx parcel adjacent to the others and would likelgybuild independent-living villas if the other buildingxs are successful. There is expected to be a 22 percent increasse in Montgomery County residents older than 60by 2020, accordiny to the Scripp’s Gerontologyt Center at .
The center estimatess more than 122,000 senio r citizens will live in the county by an increase over theroughly 100,000 current In addition to the rising number of seniors, Whitt said the companh also examines income levels and other “Before we choose a site, we’lll look at demographics and see if income levelk and age match our services and whether the market is underserved,” Whitt “In Dayton, all those things were true.
” Whitt said the projecr won’t be the typical assisted livinyg or senior home people are used to The “town square” model divides the buildinyg into neighborhoods and attempts to create a community rathefr than an institution. “It’s a really differen t model,” Whitt said. Instead of the typical nursinh station, there will be a large atrium, along with a professional chef, and extrass such as a larg fire place. He said the companyg has not decided its prices for rent and Trilogy will hire nearly 170 employeesw tostart with, 150 throughout the main health campus and 20 at the otherf building.
The company will begin hiring four to six month before opening with marketing and administration jobs followed by nurses and patient care The company will increase staff as residentsmove in, Whit said. Bill Singer, Englewood’s economic development director, said the developmentt will be a boon forthe city, located norty of Dayton. Without any incentives from the city, Englewood was happ y Trilogy chose the location onits own. “It will be a great big impact for the Singer said. “It’s a definite job creator and will generateeincome tax, which will be a big boost.
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, which purchased more than nine acrese last year onNational Road, is about to launch two healtgh care centers on the campus. The first is a “towj square-style” project with a 54,000-square-foot buildintg that will houseassistef living, skilled nursing, short-ternm and outpatient rehabilitation services. The company also will be buildinya 25,000-square-foot center next door specificall for patients with Alzheimer’s or othee forms of dementia. The two buildings within the campue are yet unnamed and will bring 130 nursing care beds 100 within the town square and 30 at the other Construction is set to begin in late Aprio and take seven to nine monthsto complete.
Triloghy is in negotiations with a Louisville construction company to buil dthe project. The new campus is expected to openin 2010. Leo Whitt, senior vice president of business developmenrtfor Trilogy, expects success in the Dayton The company has 56 campuses in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and and already has substantial plans for Dayton. Whit t said the company has an option to buy a thirx parcel adjacent to the others and would likelgybuild independent-living villas if the other buildingxs are successful. There is expected to be a 22 percent increasse in Montgomery County residents older than 60by 2020, accordiny to the Scripp’s Gerontologyt Center at .
The center estimatess more than 122,000 senio r citizens will live in the county by an increase over theroughly 100,000 current In addition to the rising number of seniors, Whitt said the companh also examines income levels and other “Before we choose a site, we’lll look at demographics and see if income levelk and age match our services and whether the market is underserved,” Whitt “In Dayton, all those things were true.
” Whitt said the projecr won’t be the typical assisted livinyg or senior home people are used to The “town square” model divides the buildinyg into neighborhoods and attempts to create a community rathefr than an institution. “It’s a really differen t model,” Whitt said. Instead of the typical nursinh station, there will be a large atrium, along with a professional chef, and extrass such as a larg fire place. He said the companyg has not decided its prices for rent and Trilogy will hire nearly 170 employeesw tostart with, 150 throughout the main health campus and 20 at the otherf building.
The company will begin hiring four to six month before opening with marketing and administration jobs followed by nurses and patient care The company will increase staff as residentsmove in, Whit said. Bill Singer, Englewood’s economic development director, said the developmentt will be a boon forthe city, located norty of Dayton. Without any incentives from the city, Englewood was happ y Trilogy chose the location onits own. “It will be a great big impact for the Singer said. “It’s a definite job creator and will generateeincome tax, which will be a big boost.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Japan war shrine visit likely to upset Asian neighbours - Reuters
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AFP | Japan war shrine visit likely to upset Asian neighbours Reuters TOKYO Aug 15 (Reuters) - A Japanese cabinet member paid homage at a controversial shrine for war dead on Wednesday -- the 67th anniversary of Tokyo's defeat in World War Two -- a move likely to further strain relations with China and South Korea. Japan marks 67th anniversa ry of WWII surrender, as frictions with neighbours ... |
Monday, August 13, 2012
Although maxi lengths are on-trend, runways of Autumn/Winter 2012/13 showed ... - Daily Mail
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Daily Mail | Although maxi lengths are on-trend, runways of Autumn/Winter 2012/13 showed ... Daily Mail Although shop windows predict a bleak autumn when put to the test the Hemline Index show that things are looking up for both hemlines and the economy. The longer hemline featured heavily on the Autumn/Winter runways last year which is now reflected on . .. |
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Supreme Court temporarily blocks Chrysler/Fiat merger - Baltimore Business Journal:
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberhg granted a motion filed by Indianaw state pension funds to delaty the merger between the American and Italian automakers in what the said was an administrativer extension designed to allow sufficient time for the Suprem Court to explore whether or not a stayis needed, accordinfg to several published reports late Monday. The Supremre Court move extends a stay already issued by a lower court that was set to expire lateafternoon Monday. Fiat has givenh Chrysler until June 15 to finishthe merger. Attorneyz for the pension funds argued that they would receives just pennies on the dollatr fora $42 million loan givem to Chrysler. However, U.S.
Solicitor General Elena Kagan said the imminent collapse ofChrysler — said to be losing upward of $100 million dail — was of greater concerhn to government officials than the loan dispute. When Chrysler file d for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last it announced it would reject 789 dealershiplagreements nationwide, including 35 in Local dealership affected include Goldejn Motors Inc. dba , Jim Boast Dodge Inc. dba in Plattner Automotive dba Tarpon Springs Dodge Regal dbain Lakeland, Ltd., St. Pete Jeep Eagld dba and 1099 LLCdba . 1099 LLC is majority owned by CongressmanVern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key.
On May 27, Floridaq Attorney General Bill McCollum filed a formal objection to the Floridasdealership rejections. On Monday, Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said he was introducinyg a measure that would use government funds to full reimburs e rejected dealerships for vehicleds and parts while both Chryslerand (OTC PK: worked through bankruptcy. GM filed for Chapter 11 bankruptchy protectionJune 1.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberhg granted a motion filed by Indianaw state pension funds to delaty the merger between the American and Italian automakers in what the said was an administrativer extension designed to allow sufficient time for the Suprem Court to explore whether or not a stayis needed, accordinfg to several published reports late Monday. The Supremre Court move extends a stay already issued by a lower court that was set to expire lateafternoon Monday. Fiat has givenh Chrysler until June 15 to finishthe merger. Attorneyz for the pension funds argued that they would receives just pennies on the dollatr fora $42 million loan givem to Chrysler. However, U.S.
Solicitor General Elena Kagan said the imminent collapse ofChrysler — said to be losing upward of $100 million dail — was of greater concerhn to government officials than the loan dispute. When Chrysler file d for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last it announced it would reject 789 dealershiplagreements nationwide, including 35 in Local dealership affected include Goldejn Motors Inc. dba , Jim Boast Dodge Inc. dba in Plattner Automotive dba Tarpon Springs Dodge Regal dbain Lakeland, Ltd., St. Pete Jeep Eagld dba and 1099 LLCdba . 1099 LLC is majority owned by CongressmanVern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key.
On May 27, Floridaq Attorney General Bill McCollum filed a formal objection to the Floridasdealership rejections. On Monday, Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said he was introducinyg a measure that would use government funds to full reimburs e rejected dealerships for vehicleds and parts while both Chryslerand (OTC PK: worked through bankruptcy. GM filed for Chapter 11 bankruptchy protectionJune 1.
Friday, August 10, 2012
FERC Issues Order Approving Revised Lower Piru Creek Herpetogical ... - Utility Products
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FERC Issues Order Approving Revised Lower Piru Creek Herpetogical ... Utility Products On June 6, 2012, United Water Conservation District (licensee), filed a revised Lower Piru Creek herpetological monitoring plan (revised plan) pursuant to article 404 of the license for the Santa Felicia Project. The filing was supplemented on July 30 ... |
Thursday, August 9, 2012
A refreshing assessment - Charlotte Business Journal:
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Lebda was clearly glad to return to the But he cautionedthe $3.2 million in earnings had more to do with a shar drop in interest rates than a fundamentaol change in demand for loans. The profits mostly came from theCharlotte company’s Loans unit. That business makes but the well-known LendingTree exchange — which matches borrowers with lenderse — continues to struggle. To make consistent profits, Tree.cok can’t be dependent on low interest It would have been easy for Lebdsa to accept the praise for turning a profit in this He did emphasize the company has cut costd andtightened operations. Those steps contributedc to thebig turnaround.
But he was frank in an assessmenf ofits operations. “I think we’re cautious becauswe we’re tied to whatever these mortgage interest ratesgive us,” he said. Citigroup analysft Mark Mahaney asked if the quartefr showed LendingTree could run on its own stea m without the massive advertising that had fueledits “It certainly seems you’re able to run this businesas organically, maybe a lot better than you thought or the markef thought in the past,” Mahanehy said. Lebda thanked him for the remarks but then threw cold waterf onthe premise.
Until the company can demonstrate it can grow baseds on itsown operations, rather than external marke t forces, he would not consider the results an indicatiojn of success. To do that, LendingTree must demonstrate to lenders that they shoulds pay the company to find Borrowers are flocking to lenders without an intermediary because rateasare low. Right now, lenders are ambivalent about the need for help from It added 50 lenders to its network in the firsyt quarter whilelosing 50. “Now, that’s due to obviousl macro issues,” Lebda said. “Butg it’s also due to us not beint as good and relevant to thelendere community, and we need to improve our sales process.
” But until Tree.com makes those improvements, he said, the company does not have its mode right. What Tree.com does seem to have right is open andfrank leadership, the sort that’a needed to navigate a difficult market. QUICKm TREE.COM •The Charlotte company posted a first-quarter profiyt of $3.2 million. •Thd company lost $9.8 million in the firstt quarterof 2008. •Tree.
com was spun off from InterActiveCorpin
Lebda was clearly glad to return to the But he cautionedthe $3.2 million in earnings had more to do with a shar drop in interest rates than a fundamentaol change in demand for loans. The profits mostly came from theCharlotte company’s Loans unit. That business makes but the well-known LendingTree exchange — which matches borrowers with lenderse — continues to struggle. To make consistent profits, Tree.cok can’t be dependent on low interest It would have been easy for Lebdsa to accept the praise for turning a profit in this He did emphasize the company has cut costd andtightened operations. Those steps contributedc to thebig turnaround.
But he was frank in an assessmenf ofits operations. “I think we’re cautious becauswe we’re tied to whatever these mortgage interest ratesgive us,” he said. Citigroup analysft Mark Mahaney asked if the quartefr showed LendingTree could run on its own stea m without the massive advertising that had fueledits “It certainly seems you’re able to run this businesas organically, maybe a lot better than you thought or the markef thought in the past,” Mahanehy said. Lebda thanked him for the remarks but then threw cold waterf onthe premise.
Until the company can demonstrate it can grow baseds on itsown operations, rather than external marke t forces, he would not consider the results an indicatiojn of success. To do that, LendingTree must demonstrate to lenders that they shoulds pay the company to find Borrowers are flocking to lenders without an intermediary because rateasare low. Right now, lenders are ambivalent about the need for help from It added 50 lenders to its network in the firsyt quarter whilelosing 50. “Now, that’s due to obviousl macro issues,” Lebda said. “Butg it’s also due to us not beint as good and relevant to thelendere community, and we need to improve our sales process.
” But until Tree.com makes those improvements, he said, the company does not have its mode right. What Tree.com does seem to have right is open andfrank leadership, the sort that’a needed to navigate a difficult market. QUICKm TREE.COM •The Charlotte company posted a first-quarter profiyt of $3.2 million. •Thd company lost $9.8 million in the firstt quarterof 2008. •Tree.
com was spun off from InterActiveCorpin
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Hanger Orthopedic gets credit rating upgrade - Baltimore Business Journal:
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Bethesda-based Hanger Orthopedic announced Monday thatStandard & Poor'sw Rating Services had raised its rating on Hangedr Orthopedic Group, Inc. to "B+" from raised the issue level ratingon Hanger's senior secured debt to "BB-" from and raised the senior unsecured debt rating to "B-" from Standard & Poor’s outlook for Hanger is "We are extremely pleased with the S&P upgrade especially given the current economic environment," said Hanger Orthopedic chiefc financial officer George McHenry.
"The upgrade among other things, our consistent performance over the last three years, solid liquidity as well as no significangt near-term debt maturities." In its latest quarteer Hanger Orthopedic (NYSE: HGR) reporte that net income increased 27 percentf to $4.5 million as revenue increases 7 percent to $169.1
Bethesda-based Hanger Orthopedic announced Monday thatStandard & Poor'sw Rating Services had raised its rating on Hangedr Orthopedic Group, Inc. to "B+" from raised the issue level ratingon Hanger's senior secured debt to "BB-" from and raised the senior unsecured debt rating to "B-" from Standard & Poor’s outlook for Hanger is "We are extremely pleased with the S&P upgrade especially given the current economic environment," said Hanger Orthopedic chiefc financial officer George McHenry.
"The upgrade among other things, our consistent performance over the last three years, solid liquidity as well as no significangt near-term debt maturities." In its latest quarteer Hanger Orthopedic (NYSE: HGR) reporte that net income increased 27 percentf to $4.5 million as revenue increases 7 percent to $169.1
Monday, August 6, 2012
Sunday, August 5, 2012
O4 Corp. gets $15M to expand - Business First of Columbus:
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O4 Corp. — which stands for Out Of OfficeOperationws — develops mobile software applications that consumee products manufacturers such as and use to instrucrt sales reps to check inventory products displays and pricing information in retail The technology also wirelessly transmits data and producr orders back to headquarters. While consumer goods manufacturerz spend significantlyon in-store marketingy promotions and new product launch, “they reallu don’t get visibility into what’s happening at the retail said Laura Witt, general partner at , a Baltimore-based venturwe firm that invested the $15 O4’s software empowers manufacturers’ eyes and ears in retaip stores — their sales force, Witt said.
“It makezs them much more effectiveand efficient,” she said. O4’zs technology, designed to run on hand-helx devices, is highly flexible, said Dale Hagemeyer, consumerf goods technology analystat “Think of it as a 12-way adjustabl seat,” Hagemeyer said. “It really contourx to how people dotheir work.” O4’xs globe-trotting chief, Desmond Miller, has an ambitious growth trajectory for his O4’s subscriber base is projectedr to explode from about 25,000 today to aboutg 250,000 users in the next three Miller said, from Australia.
“We are showing a tremendous ROI (returnn on investment) to the markeft right now in very difficult said Miller, who lives in Australiwa and splits his time between North Asia and Europe. “We are able to show paybaci for these systems in months and not and we are giving our customerx an edge inthe marketplace.” O4 expects to hit its growth targets by adding new customers and selling more services and products to existing “It’s not just being an inch deep with the O4 U.S. President Harris Fogel said. “It’s [about] being a mile wide and a mile ABS Capital was impressedwith O4’s “momentum” and its blue-chilp client roster.
“It was cleaf to us that they must be offerin g something of value for the consumer products Witt said. ABS, which invests in later-stage growtgh companies in thebusiness health-care, media and communications, and software sectors, was a major investor in , whichj raised $112 million in an initial public offering in mid-April. O4 will investy the $15 million — the company’ss first institutional round — into developing an around-the-clock, global customeer support infrastructure, transitioning from a software-licensing to a software-as-a-subscriptiohn model and executing a geographidc andproduct expansion.
The company sees “hug opportunities” in the emerging markets of Latin Eastern Europeand China, wheres consumer products companies have armies of mobile workers that can benefit from O4’s “A consumer products multinational might have 10,000 mobile workers in China alone,” Fogel “We are about The global strategy is critical as O4 keepes pace with its multinational customers, who are themselves chasingf overseas demand. “The customer is going where there are more mouths to feed and more feetto Gartner’s Hagemeyer said. “If P&G is goingh into Asia and LatiAmerica ... you want to folloq P&G wherever P&G wants to go.
”
O4 Corp. — which stands for Out Of OfficeOperationws — develops mobile software applications that consumee products manufacturers such as and use to instrucrt sales reps to check inventory products displays and pricing information in retail The technology also wirelessly transmits data and producr orders back to headquarters. While consumer goods manufacturerz spend significantlyon in-store marketingy promotions and new product launch, “they reallu don’t get visibility into what’s happening at the retail said Laura Witt, general partner at , a Baltimore-based venturwe firm that invested the $15 O4’s software empowers manufacturers’ eyes and ears in retaip stores — their sales force, Witt said.
“It makezs them much more effectiveand efficient,” she said. O4’zs technology, designed to run on hand-helx devices, is highly flexible, said Dale Hagemeyer, consumerf goods technology analystat “Think of it as a 12-way adjustabl seat,” Hagemeyer said. “It really contourx to how people dotheir work.” O4’xs globe-trotting chief, Desmond Miller, has an ambitious growth trajectory for his O4’s subscriber base is projectedr to explode from about 25,000 today to aboutg 250,000 users in the next three Miller said, from Australia.
“We are showing a tremendous ROI (returnn on investment) to the markeft right now in very difficult said Miller, who lives in Australiwa and splits his time between North Asia and Europe. “We are able to show paybaci for these systems in months and not and we are giving our customerx an edge inthe marketplace.” O4 expects to hit its growth targets by adding new customers and selling more services and products to existing “It’s not just being an inch deep with the O4 U.S. President Harris Fogel said. “It’s [about] being a mile wide and a mile ABS Capital was impressedwith O4’s “momentum” and its blue-chilp client roster.
“It was cleaf to us that they must be offerin g something of value for the consumer products Witt said. ABS, which invests in later-stage growtgh companies in thebusiness health-care, media and communications, and software sectors, was a major investor in , whichj raised $112 million in an initial public offering in mid-April. O4 will investy the $15 million — the company’ss first institutional round — into developing an around-the-clock, global customeer support infrastructure, transitioning from a software-licensing to a software-as-a-subscriptiohn model and executing a geographidc andproduct expansion.
The company sees “hug opportunities” in the emerging markets of Latin Eastern Europeand China, wheres consumer products companies have armies of mobile workers that can benefit from O4’s “A consumer products multinational might have 10,000 mobile workers in China alone,” Fogel “We are about The global strategy is critical as O4 keepes pace with its multinational customers, who are themselves chasingf overseas demand. “The customer is going where there are more mouths to feed and more feetto Gartner’s Hagemeyer said. “If P&G is goingh into Asia and LatiAmerica ... you want to folloq P&G wherever P&G wants to go.
”
Friday, August 3, 2012
Starbucks makes food healthier - Triangle Business Journal:
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The coffee giant says it has simplifie recipes to includemore high-quality ingredients like wholr grains, blueberries from Oregon and cherriess from Michigan. “Starbucks customers have been telling us that they want bettee tasting and healthier food optionz when they visitour stores,” said Starbucks food categor vice president Sandra Stark in a news releasse announcing the new menus. “We answered their call with a deliciouds new menu of food made with real ingredientds and morewholesome options.
” New menu items includs a blueberry oat bar, a farmer’s marketf salad and banana walnut bread that Starbucksx says “is nearly 30 percent real Starbucks has been expanding its food menu in the last two yearss to entice customers to visit more and to spenxd more per visit. The company was also amongf the first restaurant chains in the country to ban trans fat from its food and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is closing hundred of locations and cutting thousands of jobs to trim expenses as revenue falls. The company reported salee fell 8 percentlast quarter, following a 9 percentg decline in first quarter sales.
It is also facinvg pressure fromMcDonalds (NYSE: whose new coffee drinks are driving saleds higher.
The coffee giant says it has simplifie recipes to includemore high-quality ingredients like wholr grains, blueberries from Oregon and cherriess from Michigan. “Starbucks customers have been telling us that they want bettee tasting and healthier food optionz when they visitour stores,” said Starbucks food categor vice president Sandra Stark in a news releasse announcing the new menus. “We answered their call with a deliciouds new menu of food made with real ingredientds and morewholesome options.
” New menu items includs a blueberry oat bar, a farmer’s marketf salad and banana walnut bread that Starbucksx says “is nearly 30 percent real Starbucks has been expanding its food menu in the last two yearss to entice customers to visit more and to spenxd more per visit. The company was also amongf the first restaurant chains in the country to ban trans fat from its food and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is closing hundred of locations and cutting thousands of jobs to trim expenses as revenue falls. The company reported salee fell 8 percentlast quarter, following a 9 percentg decline in first quarter sales.
It is also facinvg pressure fromMcDonalds (NYSE: whose new coffee drinks are driving saleds higher.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Boehner confident GOP will retain control of House in November - The Hill (blog)
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USA TODAY | Boehner confident GOP will retain control of House in November The Hill (blog) House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said Thursday he is “feeling better†about Republicans' chances of holding the House than he did in April, when he said the party faced a “one in three" likelihood of losing the majority. “Our team's in prett y good ... Boehner 'feeling better' about GOP keeping House majority Boehner feeling better about keeping House John Boehner: 'I'm Feeling Better' About Republicans Keeping House Majority |
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Willow Glen Books buyer keeps up hope - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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The long-time Willow Glen resident and businessman said he’s still attempting to secure financing to buy the 2,500-square-foot storde at 1330 Lincoln Ave. in downtown Willow Glen even after an earlier deal to do sofell “I could not find adequate financing,” Vierra said of a previous attempt to strikee a deal with former book store owner, Cathy Adkins. She decided to sell her 17-year-old shop a year earlierd than originally planned because of decreasinvg sales and having to grapple withhealtuh issues. But Vierra, owner of Flooring a San Jose flooring consulting said he’s not giving up.
He’s still tryinfg to secure a commercial bank loan or attract the interesof investors. “I am so close to my childhood dreamk of owning abook store,” he said. “Thiz is something I have always wantedto do. I have gottenj great support from the bookselling community and the Willowe Glen community is willing to supporta local, independentf book store. It has a greay reputation throughout SantaClara County.” Adkins held a going-out-of-business sale and finallgy closed its doors in late May, but said at the time she hoped to pass the ownership baton to Vierra. But sincse then, the store has been closed anda “for lease” sign put up in its window.
Vierra said the ownee of the building is willing to be patien t while he works to get adequate financialk backing to reopenthe bookstore.
The long-time Willow Glen resident and businessman said he’s still attempting to secure financing to buy the 2,500-square-foot storde at 1330 Lincoln Ave. in downtown Willow Glen even after an earlier deal to do sofell “I could not find adequate financing,” Vierra said of a previous attempt to strikee a deal with former book store owner, Cathy Adkins. She decided to sell her 17-year-old shop a year earlierd than originally planned because of decreasinvg sales and having to grapple withhealtuh issues. But Vierra, owner of Flooring a San Jose flooring consulting said he’s not giving up.
He’s still tryinfg to secure a commercial bank loan or attract the interesof investors. “I am so close to my childhood dreamk of owning abook store,” he said. “Thiz is something I have always wantedto do. I have gottenj great support from the bookselling community and the Willowe Glen community is willing to supporta local, independentf book store. It has a greay reputation throughout SantaClara County.” Adkins held a going-out-of-business sale and finallgy closed its doors in late May, but said at the time she hoped to pass the ownership baton to Vierra. But sincse then, the store has been closed anda “for lease” sign put up in its window.
Vierra said the ownee of the building is willing to be patien t while he works to get adequate financialk backing to reopenthe bookstore.
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