Fire danger remains intense in western Montana as holiday weekend nears The Missoulian With more than 800,000 acres already burned in Montana this year and the Halstead fire nearby in Idaho making a 7,100-acre run in a single day on Tuesday, fire danger remains intense as the Labor Day weekend approaches. Montana Department of ... |
Friday, August 31, 2012
Fire danger remains intense in western Montana as holiday weekend nears - The Missoulian
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
AM Best Downgrades Ratings of Lexon Insurance Company and Bond ... - PYMNTS.com
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AM Best Downgrades Ratings of Lexon Insurance Company and Bond ... PYMNTS.com A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings to “bbb†from “a-†of Lexon Insurance Company (Lexon) (Austin, TX) and its affiliate, Bond Safeguard Insurance Company (Bond ... |
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Gov. signs Power for Jobs extension - Business First of Buffalo:
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The program, called Power for died during the unprecedented battler for control of the Senatd that lasted for more thana month. The stalematew broke on July 9, and senators passef 135 bills in an overnight session that endexd just before2 a.m. on July 10. Power for Jobs was one bill that unanimouslyy sailed through the Senate in that weeks after the state Assembly had unanimously approveda one-yeadr extension of the program. The programn supplies low-cost power, or power subsidies, to companiese in exchange for pledgesd to retain andcreate jobs. Now, Power for Jobs expires on May 15, 2010. 570 companies—with 330,000 total jobs—belong to the program.
Industrial power in New York is 40 percent higher than thenationalk average; commercial power rates are 65 percenty higher than the national “We must do everything we can to protectt these jobs and Paterson said at a signing ceremont Monday in Syracuse. “Signing this bill could not waitanothetr day.” Under the law, some companies will undergo energu audits, information that legislators will use to developo a long-term power subsidy prograk to replace Power for Jobs by the time it’sw scheduled to expire. Audit results are due by Februaryg 2010. In 2008, Power for Jobs and a sister called Energy Cost Savings savedcompanies $125 million in energy costs.
“The savingx provided through these programs are vital to hundreds of employerzs and thousands of workers across New saidKen Pokalsky, a lobbyist at , the state’s best-known business lobby. But, he “this extension ... is a 10-montgh solution to a long-term High energy costs affect many energy intensive operations inNew York, and we urge the administration and Legislature to work with busines s to adopt a long term economic developmenrt power program.
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The program, called Power for died during the unprecedented battler for control of the Senatd that lasted for more thana month. The stalematew broke on July 9, and senators passef 135 bills in an overnight session that endexd just before2 a.m. on July 10. Power for Jobs was one bill that unanimouslyy sailed through the Senate in that weeks after the state Assembly had unanimously approveda one-yeadr extension of the program. The programn supplies low-cost power, or power subsidies, to companiese in exchange for pledgesd to retain andcreate jobs. Now, Power for Jobs expires on May 15, 2010. 570 companies—with 330,000 total jobs—belong to the program.
Industrial power in New York is 40 percent higher than thenationalk average; commercial power rates are 65 percenty higher than the national “We must do everything we can to protectt these jobs and Paterson said at a signing ceremont Monday in Syracuse. “Signing this bill could not waitanothetr day.” Under the law, some companies will undergo energu audits, information that legislators will use to developo a long-term power subsidy prograk to replace Power for Jobs by the time it’sw scheduled to expire. Audit results are due by Februaryg 2010. In 2008, Power for Jobs and a sister called Energy Cost Savings savedcompanies $125 million in energy costs.
“The savingx provided through these programs are vital to hundreds of employerzs and thousands of workers across New saidKen Pokalsky, a lobbyist at , the state’s best-known business lobby. But, he “this extension ... is a 10-montgh solution to a long-term High energy costs affect many energy intensive operations inNew York, and we urge the administration and Legislature to work with busines s to adopt a long term economic developmenrt power program.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
AG files suit against loan modification firm - South Florida Business Journal:
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The case filed Monday in Maricopa Superior Court alleges that LLC and its two Thomas J. Montoya and Robert Sanchez, advertised and promoted the firm as havintg an affiliation withthe U.S. Departmentg of Housing and Urban Development, which it does not, accordin to the filing. But Montoya, in a phone conversatio with the Phoenix Business said hewas “taken aback” by the He would not elaborate on any of the charges, and said he was talking with the company’s attorneys. He said the company would distribute a preparee statement after consultingwith attorneys. As part of the complaint, the AG allegeds that Santoya Financial, located at 2225 W.
Whisperinyg Spring Drive in Phoenix, charged fees for services that consumere could access directlyfor free. “The defendants deceptivelyg implied to consumers that any fees paid by consumerx for loan modification services with Santoyz Financial are refundable because the modification programk is backby HUD, without disclosing that Santoys Financial’s services are not in any way endorses or approved by HUD and that consumers can obtainn assistance from HUD in applying for and obtaining loan modifications without paying any fee the lawsuit states.
The complaint requestsz that the court enjoin Santoya Financial from continuingits “unlawful acts,” order the company to pay back any moneyy received from those acts, and the defendants to pay civipl penalties of up to $10,000 per violation and costs of the investigation. Accordingg to court records, Santoya Financial begaj advertising loan modification services in March to consumers who were facin foreclosure on their Sanchez was featured on a Phoenizx television station in April and allegedlh represented that his firmwas “workinvg with HUD while providing loan modification services to consumers,” the lawsuitg stated.
Santoya charged consumers $1,199 plus the equivalent of one month’s mortgage payment, the lawsuit asserts. Santoy a also represented during phonw solicitations that fees collected for loan modificationss would be donated to an organization namecd Partnersin Charity, but “the fees consumerx pay for the loan modificatiobn services advertised by Santoya Financial do not go to Partnerds in Charity or any other charitable the lawsuit further alleged. The lawsuit also claims that Santoys did not obtain the necessary surety bond requiredr by the Arizona CreditServices Act.
The case filed Monday in Maricopa Superior Court alleges that LLC and its two Thomas J. Montoya and Robert Sanchez, advertised and promoted the firm as havintg an affiliation withthe U.S. Departmentg of Housing and Urban Development, which it does not, accordin to the filing. But Montoya, in a phone conversatio with the Phoenix Business said hewas “taken aback” by the He would not elaborate on any of the charges, and said he was talking with the company’s attorneys. He said the company would distribute a preparee statement after consultingwith attorneys. As part of the complaint, the AG allegeds that Santoya Financial, located at 2225 W.
Whisperinyg Spring Drive in Phoenix, charged fees for services that consumere could access directlyfor free. “The defendants deceptivelyg implied to consumers that any fees paid by consumerx for loan modification services with Santoyz Financial are refundable because the modification programk is backby HUD, without disclosing that Santoys Financial’s services are not in any way endorses or approved by HUD and that consumers can obtainn assistance from HUD in applying for and obtaining loan modifications without paying any fee the lawsuit states.
The complaint requestsz that the court enjoin Santoya Financial from continuingits “unlawful acts,” order the company to pay back any moneyy received from those acts, and the defendants to pay civipl penalties of up to $10,000 per violation and costs of the investigation. Accordingg to court records, Santoya Financial begaj advertising loan modification services in March to consumers who were facin foreclosure on their Sanchez was featured on a Phoenizx television station in April and allegedlh represented that his firmwas “workinvg with HUD while providing loan modification services to consumers,” the lawsuitg stated.
Santoya charged consumers $1,199 plus the equivalent of one month’s mortgage payment, the lawsuit asserts. Santoy a also represented during phonw solicitations that fees collected for loan modificationss would be donated to an organization namecd Partnersin Charity, but “the fees consumerx pay for the loan modificatiobn services advertised by Santoya Financial do not go to Partnerds in Charity or any other charitable the lawsuit further alleged. The lawsuit also claims that Santoys did not obtain the necessary surety bond requiredr by the Arizona CreditServices Act.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
XXI Forever, Zara coming to Florida Mall - Orlando Business Journal:
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Mall owner (NYSE: SPG) said planss to create a new two-story XXI Foreve flagship storewith 31,500 square feet of Meanwhile, Spanish-owned clothing retailer Zara will open a 10,250-square-foort store. This is the second Zara store in CentralpFlorida — the one existing store is at the Mall at The retailers join a 24,000-square-foot H&M, the firsft in the state, in the sectio of the mall that is a redevelopment of a formere store. The company has not released any other tenants at this but Simon’s Web site also shows as anothed potential anchor tenant.
Constructio began on the site in February and is is slaterd to openin Dallas-based VCC is the general Indianapolis-based Simon owns eigh t other malls and shopping centers in Central Florida: Seminole Towne Center, Waterfordf Lakes Town Center, Lake Square Melbourne Square, Terrace at The Floridqa Mall, West Town Corners, Highland Lakes Center and Orlandpo Premium Outlets.
Mall owner (NYSE: SPG) said planss to create a new two-story XXI Foreve flagship storewith 31,500 square feet of Meanwhile, Spanish-owned clothing retailer Zara will open a 10,250-square-foort store. This is the second Zara store in CentralpFlorida — the one existing store is at the Mall at The retailers join a 24,000-square-foot H&M, the firsft in the state, in the sectio of the mall that is a redevelopment of a formere store. The company has not released any other tenants at this but Simon’s Web site also shows as anothed potential anchor tenant.
Constructio began on the site in February and is is slaterd to openin Dallas-based VCC is the general Indianapolis-based Simon owns eigh t other malls and shopping centers in Central Florida: Seminole Towne Center, Waterfordf Lakes Town Center, Lake Square Melbourne Square, Terrace at The Floridqa Mall, West Town Corners, Highland Lakes Center and Orlandpo Premium Outlets.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Chamber recognizes corporate citizenship award recipients - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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The awards honor companies that illustratecommunity involvement, positive economic impacy and economic prominence. The Chamber also added a nonprofitt category to the awardsthis year. In the small businesd category, the winner was EXHIB-IT! Tradeshow Marketinb Experts. The company's employees volunteedr at the , host small businessz networking groups and provide information on networkintg with a monthly Finalists for the award were theand . In the mediumk business category, was the winner. The architecture/desigj company was lauded for designing its new buildinf as an environmentallyfriendly project, certifiedc under the U.S.
Green Building Council's Leadershil in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign standards. The firm's principals and associates engage in communityu partnering and staff dedicates its time to manyworthy causes, according to the Chamber. It also offers many internshipo opportunities and its principalz teachcollege students. Finalista in this category were PHM) and the . The large business winner was INTC), which the Chamber praised for its commitment to educatiomn asthe "cornerstone" of its philanthropid efforts around the world.
Intel donates thousands of computerx and other classroom equipment and its employees are activre in schools throughthe company's volunteerr matching grant program. They also participatee in mentorships, science fair judging and classroom volunteerism. and were finalists in this category. In the nonprofit was the winner. Chamber officialsz said the organization demonstrates its social impacftthrough leadership, education, mentorship and fundraising and connects people with their passion for improving the The programs include the , the initiative against family violence and staffing the 2-1-1 informationb and referral service. and the were finalists in this category.
The Kinneu Award went to Don Chalmers, owner of Don Chalmerw dealerships in Rio Rancho andSanta Fe. Chalmers is outgoing chairmamn of the board for the United Way of Centralk New Mexico and serves on numerouz boards in the including the University of New Mexico board of regentsa andthe . The award honorw the late Mayor Kinney by recognizingt someone who embodies his according toChamber officials. These includde leadership, acting as a nurturing and servingthe community.
The awards honor companies that illustratecommunity involvement, positive economic impacy and economic prominence. The Chamber also added a nonprofitt category to the awardsthis year. In the small businesd category, the winner was EXHIB-IT! Tradeshow Marketinb Experts. The company's employees volunteedr at the , host small businessz networking groups and provide information on networkintg with a monthly Finalists for the award were theand . In the mediumk business category, was the winner. The architecture/desigj company was lauded for designing its new buildinf as an environmentallyfriendly project, certifiedc under the U.S.
Green Building Council's Leadershil in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign standards. The firm's principals and associates engage in communityu partnering and staff dedicates its time to manyworthy causes, according to the Chamber. It also offers many internshipo opportunities and its principalz teachcollege students. Finalista in this category were PHM) and the . The large business winner was INTC), which the Chamber praised for its commitment to educatiomn asthe "cornerstone" of its philanthropid efforts around the world.
Intel donates thousands of computerx and other classroom equipment and its employees are activre in schools throughthe company's volunteerr matching grant program. They also participatee in mentorships, science fair judging and classroom volunteerism. and were finalists in this category. In the nonprofit was the winner. Chamber officialsz said the organization demonstrates its social impacftthrough leadership, education, mentorship and fundraising and connects people with their passion for improving the The programs include the , the initiative against family violence and staffing the 2-1-1 informationb and referral service. and the were finalists in this category.
The Kinneu Award went to Don Chalmers, owner of Don Chalmerw dealerships in Rio Rancho andSanta Fe. Chalmers is outgoing chairmamn of the board for the United Way of Centralk New Mexico and serves on numerouz boards in the including the University of New Mexico board of regentsa andthe . The award honorw the late Mayor Kinney by recognizingt someone who embodies his according toChamber officials. These includde leadership, acting as a nurturing and servingthe community.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts partners with Hess, Sara Lee - Kansas City Business Journal:
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Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts said Hess will offer Dunkin' coffee and donuts in a new self-service station in many of gas-convenience locations throughoutthe country. Dunkin' presence within Hess Stores will roll out starting in primarily outside ofNew England, the company said in a Dunkin' Donuts and Downers Grove, Ill.-based Sara Lee Foodservicr have partnered to offer self- service coffee stations in locations such as office building breaj rooms, cafeterias and other venuew with large foodservice operations. Donuts will collaborate with Sara Lee Foodservice to identify appropriate locations forthe Dunkin' Donuts self-servicre format, the company said.
"Hessz and Sara Lee Foodservice are extremelyt exciting partnerships that we believe will create tremendouz value for our company and our franchiseed acrossthe country," said Robert Dunkin' Donuts brand president. Donuts already has established partnershipws with otherbrands brands, including , and . In Dunkin' Donuts announced a partnershipo with tolaunch Dunkin' Donuts coffew at retail outlets nationwide. The company plans to expands its number ofexistingg U.S. stores. Within the past year, the compangy has launched plans or entered into agreements for expansiob inLas Vegas, Indianapolis, Phoenix, Austin and Houston.
Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts said Hess will offer Dunkin' coffee and donuts in a new self-service station in many of gas-convenience locations throughoutthe country. Dunkin' presence within Hess Stores will roll out starting in primarily outside ofNew England, the company said in a Dunkin' Donuts and Downers Grove, Ill.-based Sara Lee Foodservicr have partnered to offer self- service coffee stations in locations such as office building breaj rooms, cafeterias and other venuew with large foodservice operations. Donuts will collaborate with Sara Lee Foodservice to identify appropriate locations forthe Dunkin' Donuts self-servicre format, the company said.
"Hessz and Sara Lee Foodservice are extremelyt exciting partnerships that we believe will create tremendouz value for our company and our franchiseed acrossthe country," said Robert Dunkin' Donuts brand president. Donuts already has established partnershipws with otherbrands brands, including , and . In Dunkin' Donuts announced a partnershipo with tolaunch Dunkin' Donuts coffew at retail outlets nationwide. The company plans to expands its number ofexistingg U.S. stores. Within the past year, the compangy has launched plans or entered into agreements for expansiob inLas Vegas, Indianapolis, Phoenix, Austin and Houston.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
LandMar files for bankruptcy - Business First of Buffalo:
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The Jacksonville-based residential development company was amonvg 125 affiliates that filed along with itsparent company, Charlotte-baserd , in the Western District of Crescent’s estimated liabilities are more than $1 billion, according to the filing, and its largesf debt, at $13.6 million, is to Bank of The filing was necessary, accordinf to a statement on Crescent’s Web site, for the companyu to reorganize its finances, reduce its debt levepl and improve its capital Crescent intends to operate its continuing businesses withou any significant interruption during the restructuring process because of a recentlyh obtained debtor-in-possession financing facility of $110 million from a groulp of its existing lenders, accordinyg to the statement.
Andrew Hede, Crescent’s chief restructuring officer, has been namedr CEO while its formerchief executive, Arthutr Fields, has retired and will work with Crescent in an advisorhy capacity. “We have been in active discussions with our lenders and other stakeholders as we work towardas an agreement that will bring our capitalo structure in line with the currentgeconomic environment,” Hede said in a statement on the company’sz Web site. Charlotte-based Crescent has been pursuing alternatives to shorer up its balance sheetfor months, includinbg selling some of its assets.
The companhy is jointly owned by DUK) and Morgan Stanley and has 38 residentialk communities under development inthe Carolinas, Texas, Arizona and Crescent acquired a controlling interest in LandMar in but left LandMar’s Ed Burr, in controkl of the company until he resigne after a failed attempr to buy back the company in 2007. The Jacksonvill e Economic Development Commission authorized city lawyers in May to stary the foreclosure process onthe 41-acre parcel that was to be the Plans for the Shipyards included 1 million square feet of officde space, 100,000 square feet of commerciaol space, 662 residential units, 350 hotel room s and 150 marina slips.
LandMar has developed or had plansw to develop dozens more properties in Florida and throughoutthe
The Jacksonville-based residential development company was amonvg 125 affiliates that filed along with itsparent company, Charlotte-baserd , in the Western District of Crescent’s estimated liabilities are more than $1 billion, according to the filing, and its largesf debt, at $13.6 million, is to Bank of The filing was necessary, accordinf to a statement on Crescent’s Web site, for the companyu to reorganize its finances, reduce its debt levepl and improve its capital Crescent intends to operate its continuing businesses withou any significant interruption during the restructuring process because of a recentlyh obtained debtor-in-possession financing facility of $110 million from a groulp of its existing lenders, accordinyg to the statement.
Andrew Hede, Crescent’s chief restructuring officer, has been namedr CEO while its formerchief executive, Arthutr Fields, has retired and will work with Crescent in an advisorhy capacity. “We have been in active discussions with our lenders and other stakeholders as we work towardas an agreement that will bring our capitalo structure in line with the currentgeconomic environment,” Hede said in a statement on the company’sz Web site. Charlotte-based Crescent has been pursuing alternatives to shorer up its balance sheetfor months, includinbg selling some of its assets.
The companhy is jointly owned by DUK) and Morgan Stanley and has 38 residentialk communities under development inthe Carolinas, Texas, Arizona and Crescent acquired a controlling interest in LandMar in but left LandMar’s Ed Burr, in controkl of the company until he resigne after a failed attempr to buy back the company in 2007. The Jacksonvill e Economic Development Commission authorized city lawyers in May to stary the foreclosure process onthe 41-acre parcel that was to be the Plans for the Shipyards included 1 million square feet of officde space, 100,000 square feet of commerciaol space, 662 residential units, 350 hotel room s and 150 marina slips.
LandMar has developed or had plansw to develop dozens more properties in Florida and throughoutthe
Monday, August 20, 2012
Violence against children on the rise - Jakarta Post
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Violence against children on the rise Jakarta Post The number of acts of violence against children, particularly cases of sexual assault, in North Sumatra has increased by 55 percent as compared to last year, reports the Indonesian Pusaka Foundation (YPI). In the first half of 2012, the figure ... |
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Ernst & Young 2009 Florida Entrepreneur Of The Year winners celebrated - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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Award recipients were announced at a gala eventt Thursday night at theat ChampionsGate. An independent judging panel ofregional business, academi c and community leaders made the selections, a release West Central Florida winners were named in four categories. They • Health services: Stephen F. Dickey, founder and vice presidenft of operations, Doctor’s Walk-In Clinif in Tampa • Marketing, media and Tony Little, president, CEO and in St. Petersburg • Services: Scott CEO, • Technology: Tony DiBenedetto, CEO, Tribridge in Tampa The Entrepreneure Of The Year award recognizes efforts in business excellenc e andcommunity improvement. Therer were five other honorees.
They includedf a lifetime achievement award forMichaepl J. Ward, chairman, president and CEO, (NYSE: CSX) in Jacksonvill and Michael Murdoch, president and CEO of of Gulf Breeze inthe "emerging" category. Menderes president and CEO of in Pompano Beacnh won inthe "retail & consumerr services" category. In all, ther e were nine honorees. Regional award recipientds will be considered for theErnst & Youny LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 nationaol awards. Winners in numerous national as well as the overallnationap winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Calif., on Nov. 14, 2009.
It is the 23rd anniversar y ofthe program, whichj has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 135 citieas in 50 countries. Awardas are given to entrepreneurs “who demonstrate extraordinary successz in the areasof innovation, financial performance and personaol commitment to their businesses and a release said. Founded and produced by Ernst Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year awards are sponsored nationally by the and . In Florida, sponsor include Bowne, RFB Communications Group and SmartBusinesa Network.
Award recipients were announced at a gala eventt Thursday night at theat ChampionsGate. An independent judging panel ofregional business, academi c and community leaders made the selections, a release West Central Florida winners were named in four categories. They • Health services: Stephen F. Dickey, founder and vice presidenft of operations, Doctor’s Walk-In Clinif in Tampa • Marketing, media and Tony Little, president, CEO and in St. Petersburg • Services: Scott CEO, • Technology: Tony DiBenedetto, CEO, Tribridge in Tampa The Entrepreneure Of The Year award recognizes efforts in business excellenc e andcommunity improvement. Therer were five other honorees.
They includedf a lifetime achievement award forMichaepl J. Ward, chairman, president and CEO, (NYSE: CSX) in Jacksonvill and Michael Murdoch, president and CEO of of Gulf Breeze inthe "emerging" category. Menderes president and CEO of in Pompano Beacnh won inthe "retail & consumerr services" category. In all, ther e were nine honorees. Regional award recipientds will be considered for theErnst & Youny LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 nationaol awards. Winners in numerous national as well as the overallnationap winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Calif., on Nov. 14, 2009.
It is the 23rd anniversar y ofthe program, whichj has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 135 citieas in 50 countries. Awardas are given to entrepreneurs “who demonstrate extraordinary successz in the areasof innovation, financial performance and personaol commitment to their businesses and a release said. Founded and produced by Ernst Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year awards are sponsored nationally by the and . In Florida, sponsor include Bowne, RFB Communications Group and SmartBusinesa Network.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Who's Who in Residential Real Estate 2006 A-M - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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, Realtors Education: Bachelor's degrees in business administration, finance from Georgia Statse UniversityCareer Highlights: As a licensecd broker associate, Boehmig is the immediatd past president of the Atlanta Board of was the 2004 chair of the Georgia Associatiohn of Realtors Technology Committee and is an active member of the Atlantsa Rotary Club. Boehmig also sits on the board of directorsd for the advisors ofthe J. Mack Robinsonn College of Business at GeorgiaStatd University, the Atlanta Unionj Mission and The Cottage School. James R. Borders Age: Career Highlights: Borders began his career as an attorneywith .
In 1992 he formedf the predecessor ofNovarew Group, and his first investmentx were in self-storage buildings and office buildings. The venture led to the conversiom of apartmentsto condominiums. Borders servesa on the boards of theBuckhear Coalition, Midtown Alliance and Centrakl Atlanta Progress. David J. Borreson
, Realtors Education: Bachelor's degrees in business administration, finance from Georgia Statse UniversityCareer Highlights: As a licensecd broker associate, Boehmig is the immediatd past president of the Atlanta Board of was the 2004 chair of the Georgia Associatiohn of Realtors Technology Committee and is an active member of the Atlantsa Rotary Club. Boehmig also sits on the board of directorsd for the advisors ofthe J. Mack Robinsonn College of Business at GeorgiaStatd University, the Atlanta Unionj Mission and The Cottage School. James R. Borders Age: Career Highlights: Borders began his career as an attorneywith .
In 1992 he formedf the predecessor ofNovarew Group, and his first investmentx were in self-storage buildings and office buildings. The venture led to the conversiom of apartmentsto condominiums. Borders servesa on the boards of theBuckhear Coalition, Midtown Alliance and Centrakl Atlanta Progress. David J. Borreson
Thursday, August 16, 2012
$746K in stimulus steered to Albany for research - The Business Review (Albany):
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The grants, to , and the are part of $9.9 milliob in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act money to be distributeds to medical researchers in NewYork state. The Wadsworthy Center, a public laboratory run by the statew Departmentof Health, will receive a tota of $424,162. Of that, $397,357 will be used to study mechanismxs of West Nile virus selection andstrain displacement, and $26,805 will supporrt student and/or teacher summer research experiences. The $85,218 Rensselaer will receive also is earmarked for summetr research by studentsand teachers. Albany Medical College, an arm of , will receivde $236,125 for research regarding MHC Class II subsetss in BLymphocyte Biology.
This project will investigat how the actions of certain immune cells are governesand coordinated, research that coulc lead to the contro of these cellular activities and improve immunizationn and anti-tumor therapy. “These projects will invest in cutting-edgr medical research,” said Sen. Charleas Schumer (D-N.Y.). “This funding will not only give an economiv boost in the amount of jobs available in the Capital but will bring us another step closer to solving public health problems afflicting manyNew Yorkers.
Our federal dollar must continue to emphasize the importance of medicalo research insolving today’s public health problems and giviny our students the tools they need to
The grants, to , and the are part of $9.9 milliob in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act money to be distributeds to medical researchers in NewYork state. The Wadsworthy Center, a public laboratory run by the statew Departmentof Health, will receive a tota of $424,162. Of that, $397,357 will be used to study mechanismxs of West Nile virus selection andstrain displacement, and $26,805 will supporrt student and/or teacher summer research experiences. The $85,218 Rensselaer will receive also is earmarked for summetr research by studentsand teachers. Albany Medical College, an arm of , will receivde $236,125 for research regarding MHC Class II subsetss in BLymphocyte Biology.
This project will investigat how the actions of certain immune cells are governesand coordinated, research that coulc lead to the contro of these cellular activities and improve immunizationn and anti-tumor therapy. “These projects will invest in cutting-edgr medical research,” said Sen. Charleas Schumer (D-N.Y.). “This funding will not only give an economiv boost in the amount of jobs available in the Capital but will bring us another step closer to solving public health problems afflicting manyNew Yorkers.
Our federal dollar must continue to emphasize the importance of medicalo research insolving today’s public health problems and giviny our students the tools they need to
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Computer History Museum names Fellows - Orlando Business Journal:
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The Mountain View museum said it will inducgt the new Fellowsin October. “The goal of the Fellowsx program is to annually recognize select individualas of outstanding merit who have significantly contributed to the fieleof computing,” said John CHM’s president and CEO. “Thee Museum’s Fellows are a distinguished andspecialp group. It’s an honor to bring togetherd industry executives, the people who are currentlyt buildingthe future, to honor and celebrats those who contributed so significantly in the past.
” Everettf was honored for his work on the MIT Whirlwin and SAGE computer systems "and a lifetimed of directing advanced research and developmenyt projects," the museum said. Chamberlij was honored for his fundamental work on Structured QueruLanguage (SQL) and database architectures. The team of Hoff, Mazor and Shimaw was honored for work on theIntel 4004, the world’ws first commercial microprocessor.
The Mountain View museum said it will inducgt the new Fellowsin October. “The goal of the Fellowsx program is to annually recognize select individualas of outstanding merit who have significantly contributed to the fieleof computing,” said John CHM’s president and CEO. “Thee Museum’s Fellows are a distinguished andspecialp group. It’s an honor to bring togetherd industry executives, the people who are currentlyt buildingthe future, to honor and celebrats those who contributed so significantly in the past.
” Everettf was honored for his work on the MIT Whirlwin and SAGE computer systems "and a lifetimed of directing advanced research and developmenyt projects," the museum said. Chamberlij was honored for his fundamental work on Structured QueruLanguage (SQL) and database architectures. The team of Hoff, Mazor and Shimaw was honored for work on theIntel 4004, the world’ws first commercial microprocessor.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Restraint pays off for four banks
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“It’s been a terrific said John Koelmel, CEO of the Lockport-basexd company. “It would be terrificf by any standard, but givenn the circumstances we areespecially pleased.” The circumstances are well-known. In the financial services industry suffered a meltdownn that began with subprime mortgagez and rippled its way through the biggest Wall Street By year’s end, many bank stocks had lost a chunm of their value.
(NYSE: BAC) and KeyCorp KEY), both of which have larges local operations, each fell more than 60 The S&P Bank Index lost half its Only four of 14 publicly tradeds banks with area operationws ended the year ahead of where they had FirstNiagara (Nasdaq: FNFG), whose subsidiary First Niagaraa Bank has 50 area branches, was the top The others were , Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. of Pittsfield, Mass. and Norwich-basede Inc. The size and locationn of these four institutions mayhave helped. “uI think in general, smaller, community-focuse d banks have been seen as asafe haven,” said Kevim Timmons, vice president and treasurer of Glenville-based .
“Manyt of us are more conservative in how we handle our operations. Also, banks here in the Northeast have been able to avoix some ofthe problems.” Stock in TrustCo (Nasdaq: parent of Trustco Bank, dippedx 4 percent in 2008, puttin it among the stronger area “If you were anywhere near flat last year you had a good Timmons said. The area’s smallet banks have prided themselves on remaininfg consistentand disciplined, and on having avoided the riskier products that got some institutions in They believe that restraint, coupled with problems at higher-profild banks, helped turn investors their way.
“I thin k the major banks led people to look at other alternativewsand mid-sized banks started cominf on to the radar said Michael Daly, CEO of Berkshire Hillsd (Nasdaq: BHLB). Berkshire, parent of , and Firsft Niagara both actively courted investors with stock First Niagararaised $115 milliomn in an offering that closed Oct. 1. Berkshire’s $36 millio n sale closed two weeks later. In November, both banks took advantage of the government’s U.S. Treasury’s Capitalp Purchase Program. First Niagara raised anothe r $186 million this way, and Berkshirre added $40 million.
Koelmel said the two move s put FirstNiagara “in a relativelyy unique position” that will allows it to go on the offensive and builx market share. He said $300 milliojn in new capital will support the additiohof $2.5 billion to $3 billion to the bank’s current $9 billion in
“It’s been a terrific said John Koelmel, CEO of the Lockport-basexd company. “It would be terrificf by any standard, but givenn the circumstances we areespecially pleased.” The circumstances are well-known. In the financial services industry suffered a meltdownn that began with subprime mortgagez and rippled its way through the biggest Wall Street By year’s end, many bank stocks had lost a chunm of their value.
(NYSE: BAC) and KeyCorp KEY), both of which have larges local operations, each fell more than 60 The S&P Bank Index lost half its Only four of 14 publicly tradeds banks with area operationws ended the year ahead of where they had FirstNiagara (Nasdaq: FNFG), whose subsidiary First Niagaraa Bank has 50 area branches, was the top The others were , Berkshire Hills Bancorp Inc. of Pittsfield, Mass. and Norwich-basede Inc. The size and locationn of these four institutions mayhave helped. “uI think in general, smaller, community-focuse d banks have been seen as asafe haven,” said Kevim Timmons, vice president and treasurer of Glenville-based .
“Manyt of us are more conservative in how we handle our operations. Also, banks here in the Northeast have been able to avoix some ofthe problems.” Stock in TrustCo (Nasdaq: parent of Trustco Bank, dippedx 4 percent in 2008, puttin it among the stronger area “If you were anywhere near flat last year you had a good Timmons said. The area’s smallet banks have prided themselves on remaininfg consistentand disciplined, and on having avoided the riskier products that got some institutions in They believe that restraint, coupled with problems at higher-profild banks, helped turn investors their way.
“I thin k the major banks led people to look at other alternativewsand mid-sized banks started cominf on to the radar said Michael Daly, CEO of Berkshire Hillsd (Nasdaq: BHLB). Berkshire, parent of , and Firsft Niagara both actively courted investors with stock First Niagararaised $115 milliomn in an offering that closed Oct. 1. Berkshire’s $36 millio n sale closed two weeks later. In November, both banks took advantage of the government’s U.S. Treasury’s Capitalp Purchase Program. First Niagara raised anothe r $186 million this way, and Berkshirre added $40 million.
Koelmel said the two move s put FirstNiagara “in a relativelyy unique position” that will allows it to go on the offensive and builx market share. He said $300 milliojn in new capital will support the additiohof $2.5 billion to $3 billion to the bank’s current $9 billion in
Saturday, August 11, 2012
N.C. foreclosure filings drop - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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North Carolina ranked 36th in the nation for foreclosure filingeslast month. Foreclosure filings in the state fellnearly 16.1 percentr in May from Across the country, foreclosure filings rose 18 percent in May from a year ago. Therde were 321,480 foreclosure filingds nationwide, which affected one in everuy 398 U.S. households. Nevada, California and Floridsa posted the top foreclosure rateslast month. Filingz nationwide fell 6 percent in Mayfrom April. Calif.-based RealtyTrac tracks default notices, auction-sale notices and bank Its figures exceed those compiled bythe N.C. Commissioner of The company counts every foreclosure including multiple filings for asingle household.
The commissionere counts each householdonly once, regardless of the numbee of filings it receives.
North Carolina ranked 36th in the nation for foreclosure filingeslast month. Foreclosure filings in the state fellnearly 16.1 percentr in May from Across the country, foreclosure filings rose 18 percent in May from a year ago. Therde were 321,480 foreclosure filingds nationwide, which affected one in everuy 398 U.S. households. Nevada, California and Floridsa posted the top foreclosure rateslast month. Filingz nationwide fell 6 percent in Mayfrom April. Calif.-based RealtyTrac tracks default notices, auction-sale notices and bank Its figures exceed those compiled bythe N.C. Commissioner of The company counts every foreclosure including multiple filings for asingle household.
The commissionere counts each householdonly once, regardless of the numbee of filings it receives.
Friday, August 10, 2012
Egypt reinforcing Sinai campaign against militants - Trend.az
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Trend.az | Egypt reinforcing Sinai campaign against militants Trend.az Egypt on Thursday sent reinforcements to the Sinai peninsula as it pursues a military campaign against Muslim militants suspected of killing 16 of its soldiers, dpa reported. Troops have been positioned in Al Arish, the capital of the North Sinai ... APN's daily news review from Israel Gaza panics as Sinai bloodshed severs tunnel trade |
Thursday, August 9, 2012
The baby boom recovery - CNNMoney
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The baby boom recovery CNNMoney NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Three years after the recession ended, the U.S. population now has pent-up demand for many things: cars, homes, business loans ... and even babies. The sluggish economy sent the birth rate in the United States falling as high ... |
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
California court upholds same-sex marriage ban - San Francisco Business Times:
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In a 6 to 1 the court upheld the bitterlycontested measure, but also ruledc that same-sex marriages performed during an interim period last year befors the measure was enforces are valid. The court’s move means the issuse will likely appear againh onthe state’s Meanwhile, other states like Iowa, Maine and Vermont have legalized same-sex marriages. New New York and New Jersey have movesdunder consideration. The state supreme court considered only the constitutionalityu ofthe measure, which appeared on the Novembee ballot following a ruling a year ago in May that allowed same-sex marriages in the state.
Some 18,000 couplew were married during the periodf between Mayand November. Judges ruled unanimously to uphold the validitu ofthose marriages. The decision, the courg said, “carves out a limited exceptiom to these constitutional rights by reservint the official designation of the term for the unionof opposite-sex couples, but leaved undisturbed all of the othedr aspects of a same-sex couple’e constitutional right to establish an officially recognized and protectex family relationship and to the equal protection of the laws.” Prop. 8 was put on the ballo after aMay 15, 2008 state Supremes Court decision that struck down California’s ban on same-sexc marriage.
The proposition was strongly supportedin California’s conservative Central Valley, but no countgy in the Bay Area bar Solani favored it. San Francisco in particulaf benefited from a tourism boom as gay and lesbiah couples traveled to the city tobe married. The Fridauy before Pride Week sawSan Francisco’sz gilded City Hall (not far from the supremw court itself, on McAllister Street) overun by couplee lining up in cafeteria-style queues to get their documents completex before ceremonies took place all over the Many of them had been married in the some even twice and hoped “the third time’s the as one couple said in their vows.
But even small locap cities like Alameda had their city hall staff trained to perforksuch ceremonies. In July, Alameda Mayor Beverly Johnson andthe city’s four councilmembersw -- Vice Mayor Lena Tam, Doug Marie Gilmore and Frank Matarrese -- were made deputy marriage commissioners by Alameda Counthy The city manager and the mayor’s assistant, Christinaq Baines, were also certified at that time. The encouragedc couples to come to the city tobe married. Only a year earlief the bureau started its first advertising campaign specifically promoting San Francisco asa gay-friendly tourisft destination.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom encouraged the city to marr gay couples in 2004 in a move that splashed acrosanational headlines. The state supreme courrt later struck downthose marriages, pushinb supporters of same-sex marriage to challenge the ban in lowee courts. According to census data (from California has about 100,000 same-sex couple and about 25,000 of them have
In a 6 to 1 the court upheld the bitterlycontested measure, but also ruledc that same-sex marriages performed during an interim period last year befors the measure was enforces are valid. The court’s move means the issuse will likely appear againh onthe state’s Meanwhile, other states like Iowa, Maine and Vermont have legalized same-sex marriages. New New York and New Jersey have movesdunder consideration. The state supreme court considered only the constitutionalityu ofthe measure, which appeared on the Novembee ballot following a ruling a year ago in May that allowed same-sex marriages in the state.
Some 18,000 couplew were married during the periodf between Mayand November. Judges ruled unanimously to uphold the validitu ofthose marriages. The decision, the courg said, “carves out a limited exceptiom to these constitutional rights by reservint the official designation of the term for the unionof opposite-sex couples, but leaved undisturbed all of the othedr aspects of a same-sex couple’e constitutional right to establish an officially recognized and protectex family relationship and to the equal protection of the laws.” Prop. 8 was put on the ballo after aMay 15, 2008 state Supremes Court decision that struck down California’s ban on same-sexc marriage.
The proposition was strongly supportedin California’s conservative Central Valley, but no countgy in the Bay Area bar Solani favored it. San Francisco in particulaf benefited from a tourism boom as gay and lesbiah couples traveled to the city tobe married. The Fridauy before Pride Week sawSan Francisco’sz gilded City Hall (not far from the supremw court itself, on McAllister Street) overun by couplee lining up in cafeteria-style queues to get their documents completex before ceremonies took place all over the Many of them had been married in the some even twice and hoped “the third time’s the as one couple said in their vows.
But even small locap cities like Alameda had their city hall staff trained to perforksuch ceremonies. In July, Alameda Mayor Beverly Johnson andthe city’s four councilmembersw -- Vice Mayor Lena Tam, Doug Marie Gilmore and Frank Matarrese -- were made deputy marriage commissioners by Alameda Counthy The city manager and the mayor’s assistant, Christinaq Baines, were also certified at that time. The encouragedc couples to come to the city tobe married. Only a year earlief the bureau started its first advertising campaign specifically promoting San Francisco asa gay-friendly tourisft destination.
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom encouraged the city to marr gay couples in 2004 in a move that splashed acrosanational headlines. The state supreme courrt later struck downthose marriages, pushinb supporters of same-sex marriage to challenge the ban in lowee courts. According to census data (from California has about 100,000 same-sex couple and about 25,000 of them have
Monday, August 6, 2012
Cape Cod beaches working on plan of attack to combat shark attacks - Fox News
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WHDH-TV | Cape Cod beaches working on plan of attack to combat shark attacks Fox News The Cape Cod National Seashore officials met last week with local police, fire and beach department representatives from the Massachusetts towns of Provincetown, Wellfleet, Eastham and Truro to discuss beach safety after a shark bit a man in the leg at ... Sharks O ff Cape Cod: No Need to Panic Cape officials to publish shark book for eyewitnesses in attacks Cape Cod to help beachgoers ID sharks on the rise |
Sunday, August 5, 2012
LandMar files for bankruptcy - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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The Jacksonville-based residential development compan was among 125 affiliates that filed along with itsparenrt company, Charlotte-based , in the Western District of Texas. Crescent’s estimated liabilitiex are morethan $1 billion, accordingg to the filing, and its largest debt, at $13.6 is to Bank of The filing was necessary, according to a statement on Crescent’s Web for the company to reorganize its finances, reduces its debt level and improve its capital structure.
Crescent intends to operatr its continuing businesses without any significant interruption during the restructuring process because of a recentlyobtained debtor-in-possession financingg facility of $110 million from a group of its existing according to the statement. Andreew Hede, Crescent’s chief restructurin g officer, has been named CEO while its formerdchief executive, Arthur Fields, has retired and will work with Crescenrt in an advisory “We have been in activd discussions with our lenders and other stakeholders as we work towardsx an agreement that will bring our capita structure in line with the current economic Hede said in a statement on the company’w Web site.
Charlotte-based Crescent has been pursuing alternatives to shorde up its balance sheetfor months, including sellingv some of its assets. The company is jointly ownesd by (NYSE: DUK) and Morgan Stanley and has 38 residentialp communities under development inthe Carolinas, Texas, Arizona and Florida. Crescenrt acquired a controlling interest in LandMar in butleft LandMar’s founder, Ed Burr, in controlp of the company until he resigned aftet a failed attempt to buy back the company in 2007.
The Jacksonvillwe Economic Development Commission authorized city lawyers in May to start the foreclosurew process onthe 41-acre parcel that was to be the Plans for the Shipyards includerd 1 million square feet of office 100,000 square feet of commercial 662 residential units, 350 hotel rooms and 150 marina slips. LandMar has developed or had plans to develolp dozens more properties in Florida and throughoutthe
The Jacksonville-based residential development compan was among 125 affiliates that filed along with itsparenrt company, Charlotte-based , in the Western District of Texas. Crescent’s estimated liabilitiex are morethan $1 billion, accordingg to the filing, and its largest debt, at $13.6 is to Bank of The filing was necessary, according to a statement on Crescent’s Web for the company to reorganize its finances, reduces its debt level and improve its capital structure.
Crescent intends to operatr its continuing businesses without any significant interruption during the restructuring process because of a recentlyobtained debtor-in-possession financingg facility of $110 million from a group of its existing according to the statement. Andreew Hede, Crescent’s chief restructurin g officer, has been named CEO while its formerdchief executive, Arthur Fields, has retired and will work with Crescenrt in an advisory “We have been in activd discussions with our lenders and other stakeholders as we work towardsx an agreement that will bring our capita structure in line with the current economic Hede said in a statement on the company’w Web site.
Charlotte-based Crescent has been pursuing alternatives to shorde up its balance sheetfor months, including sellingv some of its assets. The company is jointly ownesd by (NYSE: DUK) and Morgan Stanley and has 38 residentialp communities under development inthe Carolinas, Texas, Arizona and Florida. Crescenrt acquired a controlling interest in LandMar in butleft LandMar’s founder, Ed Burr, in controlp of the company until he resigned aftet a failed attempt to buy back the company in 2007.
The Jacksonvillwe Economic Development Commission authorized city lawyers in May to start the foreclosurew process onthe 41-acre parcel that was to be the Plans for the Shipyards includerd 1 million square feet of office 100,000 square feet of commercial 662 residential units, 350 hotel rooms and 150 marina slips. LandMar has developed or had plans to develolp dozens more properties in Florida and throughoutthe
Friday, August 3, 2012
WESCO outlines succession plan - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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Engel, who joined the construction materials and procuremen t services providerin 2004, is currentlh senior vice president and COO, as well as a membefr of WESCO’s board. Current CEO Roy who has served in that role since will serve as executive chairman until his term on the boar expires inMay 2011. “For the past severakl years, the board of directorss and I have placed a high priority ontalenft management,” Haley said in a statement.
“Today’sx announcement represents a majofr organizational milestone forthe company, and I am very pleased that we are immediatelty able to begin the process of transitioning to new roles and responsibilitie s with an experienced and seasonec management team.” CFO Stephemn Van Oss has been namedf COO, effective Sept. 1 and will continue to servse as seniorvice president. He will be replaced by Richardc P. Heyse, who joins WESCO as vice presidenr and CFOJune 15. which employs about 7,200, is basexd at Station Square on Pittsburgh’s South Side. The company’ss 2008 sales were about $6.1 billion.
Engel, who joined the construction materials and procuremen t services providerin 2004, is currentlh senior vice president and COO, as well as a membefr of WESCO’s board. Current CEO Roy who has served in that role since will serve as executive chairman until his term on the boar expires inMay 2011. “For the past severakl years, the board of directorss and I have placed a high priority ontalenft management,” Haley said in a statement.
“Today’sx announcement represents a majofr organizational milestone forthe company, and I am very pleased that we are immediatelty able to begin the process of transitioning to new roles and responsibilitie s with an experienced and seasonec management team.” CFO Stephemn Van Oss has been namedf COO, effective Sept. 1 and will continue to servse as seniorvice president. He will be replaced by Richardc P. Heyse, who joins WESCO as vice presidenr and CFOJune 15. which employs about 7,200, is basexd at Station Square on Pittsburgh’s South Side. The company’ss 2008 sales were about $6.1 billion.
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Google Play Grows Up: New Developer Policies Will Clean Up Google's App Store - PCWorld
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China Daily | Google Play Grows Up: New Developer Policies Will Clean Up Google's App Store PCWorld Google's new developer policies for the Google Play store show that the company is fin » |
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