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A total of 60 percent of operatorzs saw lower May sales compared to ayear ago, while 26 percentt said sales were up. The association also says restaurant operators reportedf negative customer traffic levelsin May, the 21st consecutive monthb of traffic declines. "Despite the softer sales outlook, restaurant operators remaine relatively optimistic that the economy will improve in themonthx ahead," the Association said. "Thirty-four percent of restaurangt operators said they expect economic conditions to improve in six down slightly from 37 percent who reportee similarlylast month.
" After reachiny a 10 month high last month, the group says restaurang operators have scaled back plans for capital expenditureds in the coming months, with 41 percent planning to spen money on remodeling or equipment, down from 46 percenf last month.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Scientists claim DNA evidence proves the existence of Bigfoot - SlashGear
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Monday, November 26, 2012
CAD software maker Revware buys MicroScribe from Immersion Corp. - Nashville Business Journal:
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CAD in an acronym for computer-aided design. Immersio has several business lines with products developed for applications ranging from gaming tomedical uses. Revware president Tom Welshu said that his company has been using MicroScribr products for 15 years and when he saw that Immersiohn was looking tosell MicroScribe, he jumped on the “We are going to be able to focus on MicroScribew in a way that Immersion was not able to,” Welsgh said.
Revware was formerly known as , a compang that was a software developer as well as a reselle of the SolidWorks CAD The company grew in the 1990s along with the technologhy bubble andin 2001, Design Automation made Trianglew Business Journal’s annual ranking of the 50 fastest-growinfg companies in the Raleigh-Durham area. Welsh said Designm Automation, which peaked at 15 employees, had pared down since the technology bubble Revware has fewer than five Welsh said with the acquisitionof MicroScribe, the company will grow in Raleigg and on the West But he declined to elaborate, sayinvg that negotiations are still under way.
Welsjh did say Revware is taking steps to reactivatse resale channelsfor MicroScribe.
CAD in an acronym for computer-aided design. Immersio has several business lines with products developed for applications ranging from gaming tomedical uses. Revware president Tom Welshu said that his company has been using MicroScribr products for 15 years and when he saw that Immersiohn was looking tosell MicroScribe, he jumped on the “We are going to be able to focus on MicroScribew in a way that Immersion was not able to,” Welsgh said.
Revware was formerly known as , a compang that was a software developer as well as a reselle of the SolidWorks CAD The company grew in the 1990s along with the technologhy bubble andin 2001, Design Automation made Trianglew Business Journal’s annual ranking of the 50 fastest-growinfg companies in the Raleigh-Durham area. Welsh said Designm Automation, which peaked at 15 employees, had pared down since the technology bubble Revware has fewer than five Welsh said with the acquisitionof MicroScribe, the company will grow in Raleigg and on the West But he declined to elaborate, sayinvg that negotiations are still under way.
Welsjh did say Revware is taking steps to reactivatse resale channelsfor MicroScribe.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Fed expects little inflation - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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The Fed’s benchmark interest rate was held stead in a range of 0to 0.25 The Fed “continues to anticipatee that economic conditions are likely to warrant exceptionallt low levels of the federal funds rate for an extendexd period,” it said in a statement released following its Despite rising energy and commodity prices, “the committee expectzs that inflation will remain subdued for some time,” the statement said. The Federap Reserve also left its bond purchaseplands unchanged, repeating its commitment to buy up to $1.25 trillio of agency mortgage-backed securities and up to $200 billion of agencyg debt by the end of the year.
The Federal Reservwe also will buy upto $300 billioh of Treasury securities by The Fed now believes the pace of economi contraction is slowing, citing furthed signs of household spending stabilizing and improving conditions in the financialo markets. Among economic reports that may supportthe Fed’ belief that the economy will soon be on the mend was the latest data report on factory orders, showing that orders for durablse goods unexpectedly rose in May for the secone consecutive month.
The Fed’s benchmark interest rate was held stead in a range of 0to 0.25 The Fed “continues to anticipatee that economic conditions are likely to warrant exceptionallt low levels of the federal funds rate for an extendexd period,” it said in a statement released following its Despite rising energy and commodity prices, “the committee expectzs that inflation will remain subdued for some time,” the statement said. The Federap Reserve also left its bond purchaseplands unchanged, repeating its commitment to buy up to $1.25 trillio of agency mortgage-backed securities and up to $200 billion of agencyg debt by the end of the year.
The Federal Reservwe also will buy upto $300 billioh of Treasury securities by The Fed now believes the pace of economi contraction is slowing, citing furthed signs of household spending stabilizing and improving conditions in the financialo markets. Among economic reports that may supportthe Fed’ belief that the economy will soon be on the mend was the latest data report on factory orders, showing that orders for durablse goods unexpectedly rose in May for the secone consecutive month.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Dallas City Council Authorizes Sale of Bonds to Build Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel
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"Clearly we've already seen a tremendouas response to the hotel in terms of futurerconvention bookings," said Mayor . "Now, we just have to sell the get to work and finish the hotel in time for groupsx showing up inJanuary 2012." "We have receives overwhelming positive feedback and interest from meeting plannersz and associations across the nation in regard to the hotel, " said , president and CEO for the Dallas Conventiom & Visitors Bureau. "Along with Omni we are ready to book meetings and conventionsfor Dallas." In Februaryt 2009, Omni Hotels was selected to operate the Dallas Conventionb Center Hotel.
The planned hotel will be connected tothe , one of the largesg in the US with over one million square feet of exhibiy space, to attract more meetings and conventionsd to Dallas. The current design of the hotelk includesover 80,000 square feet of meeting several restaurants and lounges and a signature spa. "Omni congratulates the mayor and City Council for theidr efforts every step of the way througghthis process," said , president for Omni "The Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel is importanr to the economic growtyh of our city, and we are ready to move forward." The luxury hotel brand is headquartered in Las Colinaws and currently has three hotels locateds in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Omni Hotelds creates compelling, memorable guest experiencews at 43 luxury hotels and resorts in leading businesws gateways and leisure destinations acrossNorthh America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamicvbusiness settings, each location features four-diamond including award-winning signature restaurants, Wi-Fio connectivity and unique fitness options. Omni'sd mission for total customer service is furthe r supported byits "Power of One" program that empowersw associates to make on-the-spot decisions to meet or exceed guest expectations. Guests can locate hotels and book accommodationsz by visiting or bycalling 1-800-THE-OMNI. Dallazs is a destination that inspiresbig ideas.
As the No. 1 visitorr destination in Texas, the Dallas area offerxs the best shopping in the a cutting-edge culinary scene led by nationallh acclaimed celebrity chefs, 70,000 hotel rooms, ranging from luxury to boutique, and more than 200 golf The city boasts the largest contiguous urban arts districtr in the U.S. with five cultural venues designerd byPritzker Prize-winning architects. In addition, the Dallasa metropolitan area is the only one in the Southwesty to host teams representing five major professionallsports leagues, including the legendargy Dallas Cowboys.
The Dallas area is also the largest film and televisio production center in Texas and the location of the DallazFilm Commission. For additional information about the see . Live Large. Thinkm Big.(TM)
"Clearly we've already seen a tremendouas response to the hotel in terms of futurerconvention bookings," said Mayor . "Now, we just have to sell the get to work and finish the hotel in time for groupsx showing up inJanuary 2012." "We have receives overwhelming positive feedback and interest from meeting plannersz and associations across the nation in regard to the hotel, " said , president and CEO for the Dallas Conventiom & Visitors Bureau. "Along with Omni we are ready to book meetings and conventionsfor Dallas." In Februaryt 2009, Omni Hotels was selected to operate the Dallas Conventionb Center Hotel.
The planned hotel will be connected tothe , one of the largesg in the US with over one million square feet of exhibiy space, to attract more meetings and conventionsd to Dallas. The current design of the hotelk includesover 80,000 square feet of meeting several restaurants and lounges and a signature spa. "Omni congratulates the mayor and City Council for theidr efforts every step of the way througghthis process," said , president for Omni "The Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel is importanr to the economic growtyh of our city, and we are ready to move forward." The luxury hotel brand is headquartered in Las Colinaws and currently has three hotels locateds in the Dallas Fort Worth area.
Omni Hotelds creates compelling, memorable guest experiencews at 43 luxury hotels and resorts in leading businesws gateways and leisure destinations acrossNorthh America. From exceptional golf and spa retreats to dynamicvbusiness settings, each location features four-diamond including award-winning signature restaurants, Wi-Fio connectivity and unique fitness options. Omni'sd mission for total customer service is furthe r supported byits "Power of One" program that empowersw associates to make on-the-spot decisions to meet or exceed guest expectations. Guests can locate hotels and book accommodationsz by visiting or bycalling 1-800-THE-OMNI. Dallazs is a destination that inspiresbig ideas.
As the No. 1 visitorr destination in Texas, the Dallas area offerxs the best shopping in the a cutting-edge culinary scene led by nationallh acclaimed celebrity chefs, 70,000 hotel rooms, ranging from luxury to boutique, and more than 200 golf The city boasts the largest contiguous urban arts districtr in the U.S. with five cultural venues designerd byPritzker Prize-winning architects. In addition, the Dallasa metropolitan area is the only one in the Southwesty to host teams representing five major professionallsports leagues, including the legendargy Dallas Cowboys.
The Dallas area is also the largest film and televisio production center in Texas and the location of the DallazFilm Commission. For additional information about the see . Live Large. Thinkm Big.(TM)
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Wilner: Bowl game forecast for Stanford and San Jose State - San Jose Mercury News
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Wilner: Bowl game forecast for Stanford and San Jose State San Jose Mercury News Fresh off its upset of top-ranked Oregon, the Cardinal (9-2) is within range of its third consecutive appearance in the Bowl Championship Series and could reach the BCS even if it loses to UCLA on Saturday. Resurgent San Jose State (9-2) is bowling for ... |
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Chiang: 50 days to California financial meltdown - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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Chiang said the state’s cash balance is dangerousl y closeto insolvent. The state is operatin g on the proceeds of revenus anticipation notes andinternalk borrowing. That is expected to get the states throughJune 30, but that’s abouy it. There is little reserve to carry into protractefdbudget negotiations, which usually happens with the Californiw budget. Chiang said the statd will exhaust all available cash sometimein July. “Withoutr immediate solutions from the Governorand Legislature, we are less than 50 days away from a meltdowjn of State government.
This presents a terribled threatto California’s economy and to the State’s deliveru of basic public services,” said “A truly balanced budget is the only responsible way out of the worst cash crisis since the Greart Depression.” Revenue has fallen $827 beloe the projections assumed in the May budgeyt revision. California personal income tax collections were 23 percentg below estimates madein May. Corporatre taxes were 29 percenty below estimates and sales tax collectionswere 3.3 percen below expectations. Those shortfalls combined fell $668 millionh short of projections used in the Maybudget revision.
Chiang said the state’s cash balance is dangerousl y closeto insolvent. The state is operatin g on the proceeds of revenus anticipation notes andinternalk borrowing. That is expected to get the states throughJune 30, but that’s abouy it. There is little reserve to carry into protractefdbudget negotiations, which usually happens with the Californiw budget. Chiang said the statd will exhaust all available cash sometimein July. “Withoutr immediate solutions from the Governorand Legislature, we are less than 50 days away from a meltdowjn of State government.
This presents a terribled threatto California’s economy and to the State’s deliveru of basic public services,” said “A truly balanced budget is the only responsible way out of the worst cash crisis since the Greart Depression.” Revenue has fallen $827 beloe the projections assumed in the May budgeyt revision. California personal income tax collections were 23 percentg below estimates madein May. Corporatre taxes were 29 percenty below estimates and sales tax collectionswere 3.3 percen below expectations. Those shortfalls combined fell $668 millionh short of projections used in the Maybudget revision.
Monday, November 19, 2012
50 Shades of Grey in Scientific Publication: How Digital Publishing Is Harming ... - Huffington Post
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
Cellino, Barnes donate $1M to UB - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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Lisa Mueller, assistant dean for alumni and said the gift matches thelargest single-donation in the history of the law the $1 million givenh in 2002 by Francis Letro, who graduatee UB Law School in 1979 and went on to founde a successful personal injury firm. In a release announcinb the gift, University at Buffalo Law School Dean Makau Mutua calledit “an extraordinary act of and “a wonderful down paymen on our vision of academic excellence and our bold aspirations for the future.
” Mutua said he plansa to invest the gift in the calling them the central core of the law Specifically, he said the money will go toward making improvements in pedagogical technologies in the school and upgradint services. Steve Barnes, who foundecd the law firm alon g withRoss Cellino, said they felt they owed a debt of gratitudde to the school where they got their start. “Both Ross and I are graduatess of the law schooland we’ves come to know many of the professors and administrators very he said.
“Makau Mutua is just an outstanding individual and he has a visionj thatwe haven’t seen at the school Barnes said the decision to make the gift an unrestrictes donation reflects the confidence they have in the administratorss at the University to utilize the money in the most effectives ways possible. “We are lawyers, we didn’t feel as though we are in a positioh to dictate how the moneywas spent,” he “We have a lot of confidence in Makau’s vision and we have had long discussions abouy where he wants to take the school and we’re on the same Recognizing the generosity of Cellino and the school has announced planx to name their main conference located in O’Brian Hall, The Cellino and Barness Conference Center.
Asked what it feels like to be in a position to giveaway $1 especially given the currenft economic climate, Barnes put the gift into “Both Ross and I come from very humble beginning and kind of worked our way up from the he said. “We started out as just the twoof us, now, the practice is a lucrative practice and I’m just glad we were able to help at a time that I thinjk is very critical to the law school.
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Lisa Mueller, assistant dean for alumni and said the gift matches thelargest single-donation in the history of the law the $1 million givenh in 2002 by Francis Letro, who graduatee UB Law School in 1979 and went on to founde a successful personal injury firm. In a release announcinb the gift, University at Buffalo Law School Dean Makau Mutua calledit “an extraordinary act of and “a wonderful down paymen on our vision of academic excellence and our bold aspirations for the future.
” Mutua said he plansa to invest the gift in the calling them the central core of the law Specifically, he said the money will go toward making improvements in pedagogical technologies in the school and upgradint services. Steve Barnes, who foundecd the law firm alon g withRoss Cellino, said they felt they owed a debt of gratitudde to the school where they got their start. “Both Ross and I are graduatess of the law schooland we’ves come to know many of the professors and administrators very he said.
“Makau Mutua is just an outstanding individual and he has a visionj thatwe haven’t seen at the school Barnes said the decision to make the gift an unrestrictes donation reflects the confidence they have in the administratorss at the University to utilize the money in the most effectives ways possible. “We are lawyers, we didn’t feel as though we are in a positioh to dictate how the moneywas spent,” he “We have a lot of confidence in Makau’s vision and we have had long discussions abouy where he wants to take the school and we’re on the same Recognizing the generosity of Cellino and the school has announced planx to name their main conference located in O’Brian Hall, The Cellino and Barness Conference Center.
Asked what it feels like to be in a position to giveaway $1 especially given the currenft economic climate, Barnes put the gift into “Both Ross and I come from very humble beginning and kind of worked our way up from the he said. “We started out as just the twoof us, now, the practice is a lucrative practice and I’m just glad we were able to help at a time that I thinjk is very critical to the law school.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
Dailies diversify in the face of falling ad dollars - The Business Review (Albany):
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Nationally, paid circulation is at a 62-yearf low, after dipping 3.5 percent in the six monthss endedMarch 30. Advertisinh revenue fell 9.6 percent in 2007, and many indicators point to aworse 2008. In the first quarter, ad revenuse dropped 14 percent. In response, papers across the country, and have cut jobs. Changing lifestyles, alternativew news sources, rising costs and the troubled economuy have come together to challenge an industry once considered acash cow. And yet, the Times the area's largest daily, is investinv $60 million in a buildiny expansion and new Publisher Mark Aldam said this is not a denial ofthe industry'sw problems, but a responsre to them.
All newspapers, he need to diversify. One of the Times Union's plansz is to go after commercialprintingy business. The paper also has created a searc h enginemarketing firm, introduced a lifestyle struck a distribution deal with two and enhanced its Web site. "You firstg have to confront reality," Aldam said. "And then you have to figure out what to dowith it." First, the bad news The realitgy is rather grim. "I've been doingh this for 28 years and this is as challengingf as I have ever seen saidDaniel Beck, general manager of The in Circulation nationally has declinee or held flat every year since losing 20 percent in that period, accordinvg to the .
Experts have pointed to busier lifestyles, tighter budgets, telemarketing laws that have restricted subscriptionsalee efforts, and the growth of Internet and cablee news. Since 2003, the Times Union, Gazettde and five other area papers for which comparativew figures are available had a combiner circulation loss of more than 12 Surveys show that overall readershipis up, if Web sitezs are included. Publishers have poured resources into theire Web editions to keep up with a societyy that expects to findnews online, for But Web sites can pull from paid And while online advertising is it is not making up for losses on the print NAA figures show that while print advertising fell by $4.
5 billionm in 2007, newspaper Web advertising increased by only $400 Print classifieds took the biggest drop, fallin 16.5 percent in 2007. Much of this activith moved to Internet sites such as The real estate and automotive categories have been particularl hard hit bythe economy. Banks, retailers and othef traditional display advertisers also areholding back. Aldam declined to provide figures, but said the Timesa Union's ad revenue is "worse than our planned expectations." "Thew question is, are we squeezing out what newspapers were destinedx to lose to theInternet anyway, but sooned than we would have becauses of the economy?" he asked.
"Imn the past, we could look forwarrd to ad revenue returning when the economy bounced But will itthis time, with so many new mediaz options out there?" Meanwhile, newsprint prices have risen. One sourcee put the price of one gradd of newsprintat $743 per metric ton, up from $688 in May. Add that to gas prices and otherrising costs, and profit margins that once averaged 25 percent are falling into the mid-teens. "Newspaper s are in transition," said John Kimball, chief marketinv officer for the NAA. "Their business model is based onone reality, but we are dealinvg with another reality. How do you get your arms aroundr the newbusiness model?
" Many newspapers began by trimming costs. More than 3,600 newspaper jobs have been cut this through the end of and the pacehas accelerated. Cuts, to name a few, includw 150 at Newsday; 1,400 at , whic owns the , and 28 others; 130 at the , etc. In announced 57 cuts--or 25 percent of the newsroom. Locally, the Timesd Union accepted buy-outs from 25 employeesd and laid off six production The Gazette laid off sixin June, followingy a 12-person cut a year It also has reduced its staff through attrition over the past few and actually employs half the people it did a decade ago.
Nationally, paid circulation is at a 62-yearf low, after dipping 3.5 percent in the six monthss endedMarch 30. Advertisinh revenue fell 9.6 percent in 2007, and many indicators point to aworse 2008. In the first quarter, ad revenuse dropped 14 percent. In response, papers across the country, and have cut jobs. Changing lifestyles, alternativew news sources, rising costs and the troubled economuy have come together to challenge an industry once considered acash cow. And yet, the Times the area's largest daily, is investinv $60 million in a buildiny expansion and new Publisher Mark Aldam said this is not a denial ofthe industry'sw problems, but a responsre to them.
All newspapers, he need to diversify. One of the Times Union's plansz is to go after commercialprintingy business. The paper also has created a searc h enginemarketing firm, introduced a lifestyle struck a distribution deal with two and enhanced its Web site. "You firstg have to confront reality," Aldam said. "And then you have to figure out what to dowith it." First, the bad news The realitgy is rather grim. "I've been doingh this for 28 years and this is as challengingf as I have ever seen saidDaniel Beck, general manager of The in Circulation nationally has declinee or held flat every year since losing 20 percent in that period, accordinvg to the .
Experts have pointed to busier lifestyles, tighter budgets, telemarketing laws that have restricted subscriptionsalee efforts, and the growth of Internet and cablee news. Since 2003, the Times Union, Gazettde and five other area papers for which comparativew figures are available had a combiner circulation loss of more than 12 Surveys show that overall readershipis up, if Web sitezs are included. Publishers have poured resources into theire Web editions to keep up with a societyy that expects to findnews online, for But Web sites can pull from paid And while online advertising is it is not making up for losses on the print NAA figures show that while print advertising fell by $4.
5 billionm in 2007, newspaper Web advertising increased by only $400 Print classifieds took the biggest drop, fallin 16.5 percent in 2007. Much of this activith moved to Internet sites such as The real estate and automotive categories have been particularl hard hit bythe economy. Banks, retailers and othef traditional display advertisers also areholding back. Aldam declined to provide figures, but said the Timesa Union's ad revenue is "worse than our planned expectations." "Thew question is, are we squeezing out what newspapers were destinedx to lose to theInternet anyway, but sooned than we would have becauses of the economy?" he asked.
"Imn the past, we could look forwarrd to ad revenue returning when the economy bounced But will itthis time, with so many new mediaz options out there?" Meanwhile, newsprint prices have risen. One sourcee put the price of one gradd of newsprintat $743 per metric ton, up from $688 in May. Add that to gas prices and otherrising costs, and profit margins that once averaged 25 percent are falling into the mid-teens. "Newspaper s are in transition," said John Kimball, chief marketinv officer for the NAA. "Their business model is based onone reality, but we are dealinvg with another reality. How do you get your arms aroundr the newbusiness model?
" Many newspapers began by trimming costs. More than 3,600 newspaper jobs have been cut this through the end of and the pacehas accelerated. Cuts, to name a few, includw 150 at Newsday; 1,400 at , whic owns the , and 28 others; 130 at the , etc. In announced 57 cuts--or 25 percent of the newsroom. Locally, the Timesd Union accepted buy-outs from 25 employeesd and laid off six production The Gazette laid off sixin June, followingy a 12-person cut a year It also has reduced its staff through attrition over the past few and actually employs half the people it did a decade ago.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
BLM seeks comment on use of public land for large solar-energy projects - Boston Business Journal:
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The land management agency that 24 larger tracts of federal land in theWest — including nearlgy 21,000 acres in Colorado’s San Luis Valley would be studied for their solar powe potential. Other states involved are California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New The goal is to speed projecyt permittingfor utility-scale solaf power projects. The 24 tractss — known as Solar Energy Studty Areas, totaling 670,000 acres — will be evaluatee for their environmental and resource suitabilityfor large-scals solar energy production.
In Colorado, the three areas in the San Luis Valley that will be part of the studu could generate upto 4,182 megawattd of solar power if fully developed, according to the , whicgh oversees BLM. Areas deemed suitabler for large solar power projectse would be available for companied to build installations with a capacity of 10 megawatts or Companies proposing projects in these areas would be eligible for fastertpermit processing, the department said. The land in the Solaer Energy Study Areas will be lookecd at as part of anexistingv solar-power environmental impact study the departmen t is conducting in six Westernj states.
An in-depth environmental revieww is being paid for with money from the Americam Reinvestment andRecovery Act, the announcementr said. BLM said last montuh it has received 158 applications for solar power projectsz on federal lands in the In Colorado, BLM is seeking commenrt on potential solar development of lands in the De Tillwa Gulch, Los Mogotes East, Antoniti Southeast, and Fourmile East areas of southern BLM manages 256 million acres of federalo public land, including more than 8 million in Colorado. in PDF format. The public commentt period endsJuly 30.
The land management agency that 24 larger tracts of federal land in theWest — including nearlgy 21,000 acres in Colorado’s San Luis Valley would be studied for their solar powe potential. Other states involved are California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah and New The goal is to speed projecyt permittingfor utility-scale solaf power projects. The 24 tractss — known as Solar Energy Studty Areas, totaling 670,000 acres — will be evaluatee for their environmental and resource suitabilityfor large-scals solar energy production.
In Colorado, the three areas in the San Luis Valley that will be part of the studu could generate upto 4,182 megawattd of solar power if fully developed, according to the , whicgh oversees BLM. Areas deemed suitabler for large solar power projectse would be available for companied to build installations with a capacity of 10 megawatts or Companies proposing projects in these areas would be eligible for fastertpermit processing, the department said. The land in the Solaer Energy Study Areas will be lookecd at as part of anexistingv solar-power environmental impact study the departmen t is conducting in six Westernj states.
An in-depth environmental revieww is being paid for with money from the Americam Reinvestment andRecovery Act, the announcementr said. BLM said last montuh it has received 158 applications for solar power projectsz on federal lands in the In Colorado, BLM is seeking commenrt on potential solar development of lands in the De Tillwa Gulch, Los Mogotes East, Antoniti Southeast, and Fourmile East areas of southern BLM manages 256 million acres of federalo public land, including more than 8 million in Colorado. in PDF format. The public commentt period endsJuly 30.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
CEO Ellison says Oracle might make netbooks - South Florida Business Journal:
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His comments came at a Sun conference for usere of Java software which he also said could be used on Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) earlier this year agreed to acquirw Sun (NASDAQ:JAVA) for $7 billion. "Iu don't see why some of those devicew shouldn't come from Sun," Reuters quotedd Ellison as saying. "There will be computersa that are fundamentally based on Netbooks are inexpensive laptop computers designed to connec t wirelessly and are used primarily for checking emaill and browsingthe Web. The market for them is expected to grow to between 20 millioh and 30 million unitsthis year, up from the 11.7 millio n sold last year when their salex took off.
Most PC makers now have a netboo model and if Oracle does get into the market it will go up againstthe . (NASDAQ:HPQ) and , which either make netbooks or develo softwarefor them. Acer said Tuesday it will make a laptol runningon ’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android operating system insteax of Microsoft Windows, which most makers now use.
His comments came at a Sun conference for usere of Java software which he also said could be used on Oracle (NASDAQ:ORCL) earlier this year agreed to acquirw Sun (NASDAQ:JAVA) for $7 billion. "Iu don't see why some of those devicew shouldn't come from Sun," Reuters quotedd Ellison as saying. "There will be computersa that are fundamentally based on Netbooks are inexpensive laptop computers designed to connec t wirelessly and are used primarily for checking emaill and browsingthe Web. The market for them is expected to grow to between 20 millioh and 30 million unitsthis year, up from the 11.7 millio n sold last year when their salex took off.
Most PC makers now have a netboo model and if Oracle does get into the market it will go up againstthe . (NASDAQ:HPQ) and , which either make netbooks or develo softwarefor them. Acer said Tuesday it will make a laptol runningon ’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android operating system insteax of Microsoft Windows, which most makers now use.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Heritage rushing attack foils Aztecs - The Desert Sun
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Ohio settles with T.J. Maxx parent over security breach probe - Dayton Business Journal:
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Attorney General Richard Cordray on Tuesday unveiled details of a settlementwith Framingham, Mass.-bases TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE:TJX). The retailed is paying $9.75 million to the states, including $386,000o to Ohio. TJX more than two years ago alerted the publicv that its computer systems had been opening up cardholder data and other personal informatio n topotential theft. The breach was part of a massivs scheme that led to 11 federal indictmentw nearly ayear ago. Defendants broughrt up on charges by federal investigatorsd were accused of tapping into the networks of TJX store s along with Barnes Noble Inc. (NYSE:BKS) and Columbus-based DSW Inc. among others.
Cordray said an investigation found that from 2005to TJX’s data security systems had flawsd that allowed the breach and let it go More than 94 million debit and creditf cards were put at risk as a resul of the breach, Cordray said. Kim a spokeswoman for Cordray’s declined to release Ohio-specific details on consumers affected as they were part of staterattorneys generals’ investigation, but said the tally is “i the thousands.” The company has more than 2,60o0 T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and A.J.
Wrightf stores, including about 70 in TJX in a statement on Tuesday saidit “firml y believes that it did not violate any consumert protection or data security laws.” “The decisiomn to enter into this settlement reflectws TJX’s desire to concentrate on its core business withouyt distraction and to promote cybet security measures that will benefit all the company said. TJX previously has settled with Visa and MasterCare over losses tied to the agreeing to pay out morethan $60 millionn to the two companies.
Attorney General Richard Cordray on Tuesday unveiled details of a settlementwith Framingham, Mass.-bases TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE:TJX). The retailed is paying $9.75 million to the states, including $386,000o to Ohio. TJX more than two years ago alerted the publicv that its computer systems had been opening up cardholder data and other personal informatio n topotential theft. The breach was part of a massivs scheme that led to 11 federal indictmentw nearly ayear ago. Defendants broughrt up on charges by federal investigatorsd were accused of tapping into the networks of TJX store s along with Barnes Noble Inc. (NYSE:BKS) and Columbus-based DSW Inc. among others.
Cordray said an investigation found that from 2005to TJX’s data security systems had flawsd that allowed the breach and let it go More than 94 million debit and creditf cards were put at risk as a resul of the breach, Cordray said. Kim a spokeswoman for Cordray’s declined to release Ohio-specific details on consumers affected as they were part of staterattorneys generals’ investigation, but said the tally is “i the thousands.” The company has more than 2,60o0 T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and A.J.
Wrightf stores, including about 70 in TJX in a statement on Tuesday saidit “firml y believes that it did not violate any consumert protection or data security laws.” “The decisiomn to enter into this settlement reflectws TJX’s desire to concentrate on its core business withouyt distraction and to promote cybet security measures that will benefit all the company said. TJX previously has settled with Visa and MasterCare over losses tied to the agreeing to pay out morethan $60 millionn to the two companies.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Oil-and-gas firm TXCO hires financial advisor to explore strategic alternatives - San Antonio Business Journal:
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The company may consider a merger or a sale but no formapl decisions havebeen made, nor have any agreementas been reached at this time. TXCO TXCO) will not disclose any developmentxs from this review unless the boards of directors approves adefinitive agreement. “TXCi continues to have outstandinhg long-term growth opportunities,” CEO Jamez E. Sigmon says. “We remain in an earlh stage of development, considering the largde acreage position we have for a firm our size and the potential of our multipleresource plays.
We are exploring all strategi alternatives to assure that we can maximizw value for our shareholders as we adapt tothe industry’s unstable financial and commodity price environment.” TXCO’s stock is currently trading in the $1.50 down from a 52-week high of $15.30. Like many oil and gas TXCO’s revenues have been impactede by the sizable drop in the commodity pricd of crude oil andnatural gas. Oil was trading as low as $35 per barrel on the as of Natural gas has been trading inthe $4.
400 per thousand cubic foot San Antonio-based TXCO is an independent oil and gas companh with drilling interests in the Maverickm Basin, the onshore Gulf Coast region and the Marf a Basin in Texas as well as the Mid-continent regiom of western Oklahoma.
The company may consider a merger or a sale but no formapl decisions havebeen made, nor have any agreementas been reached at this time. TXCO TXCO) will not disclose any developmentxs from this review unless the boards of directors approves adefinitive agreement. “TXCi continues to have outstandinhg long-term growth opportunities,” CEO Jamez E. Sigmon says. “We remain in an earlh stage of development, considering the largde acreage position we have for a firm our size and the potential of our multipleresource plays.
We are exploring all strategi alternatives to assure that we can maximizw value for our shareholders as we adapt tothe industry’s unstable financial and commodity price environment.” TXCO’s stock is currently trading in the $1.50 down from a 52-week high of $15.30. Like many oil and gas TXCO’s revenues have been impactede by the sizable drop in the commodity pricd of crude oil andnatural gas. Oil was trading as low as $35 per barrel on the as of Natural gas has been trading inthe $4.
400 per thousand cubic foot San Antonio-based TXCO is an independent oil and gas companh with drilling interests in the Maverickm Basin, the onshore Gulf Coast region and the Marf a Basin in Texas as well as the Mid-continent regiom of western Oklahoma.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Vital Signs: Tailor Parkinson's treatment to the individual - The Daily Progress
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Vital Signs: Tailor Parkinson's treatment to the individual The Daily Progress Vital Signs is a community health promotion column sponsored by Martha Jefferson Hospital, Region Ten, Thomas Jefferson Health District and University of Virginia Health System. For more information on the UVA Parkinson's Disease Program, visit ... |
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Kauffman Stadium upgrades steam toward opening day - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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The Royals offered a tour of the busy construction site to memberes of the media onThursday afternoon. The tour made it apparentg that by the time the projectis completed, fans re-enterinf the stadium this season will hardlyu recognize the place. “It’s really a complete new ballparl being built around the seating saidBob Rice, Royals vice presidenrt of ballpark operations. “We think fans are goin to love it. There will be a lot more to doand see. Therse will be a lot more activitiesand entertainment.
” Concoursex throughout the stadium will be completelh new, filled with new restaurants and concession all run by The outfield walkways offer the most new everything from a barbecue restaurant to an entertainment stage to a new Littls K and carousel for the kids. “We triedx to make sure we offered something for Rice said. “We’ve got activitiews and entertainmentfor kids, families, young adultes and older adults.” The most challenginbg part of the project from a constructiojn standpoint is the installation of new suitese and press boxes behind home plate.
Constructioh crews had to cut out about 15 rows to make remove the concrete and install new steelsupport beams. New seats were installed in the in the formergrassg area. A bar was built on the base of theformer Jumbotron, with placed to stand and watch the game. Two giangt openings called vomitories were cut into the Club Leveol onthe first-base and third-based sides, to tie in the concoursexs behind the seating bowl. New bathrooms were installed throughout the offering one spot for everyt70 people.
For concessions and retail, there will be one pointt of sale for each 150 A lot of work remains tobe done, but Kevinn Uhlich, senior vice presidentt of business operations, said virtually everything will be completed in time for openingv day. The only big project that won’rt be is the new Royals Hall of under construction inleft field. Uhlich said that will be open bythe All-Starr break. Uhlich said he expects this year’es opening day to be a very special event. “It will be a very fun day because not only will it be ourgrandd reopening, but it’s our 40th Anniversary he said.
“We’ll open the outfield areas reallyt earlythat day, to let people explore and have fun. Our pregamr show will be a little different becausw there will be a lotof We’ll unveil the statues of Georgs Brett and Frank White, and the new one we had made of Dick
The Royals offered a tour of the busy construction site to memberes of the media onThursday afternoon. The tour made it apparentg that by the time the projectis completed, fans re-enterinf the stadium this season will hardlyu recognize the place. “It’s really a complete new ballparl being built around the seating saidBob Rice, Royals vice presidenrt of ballpark operations. “We think fans are goin to love it. There will be a lot more to doand see. Therse will be a lot more activitiesand entertainment.
” Concoursex throughout the stadium will be completelh new, filled with new restaurants and concession all run by The outfield walkways offer the most new everything from a barbecue restaurant to an entertainment stage to a new Littls K and carousel for the kids. “We triedx to make sure we offered something for Rice said. “We’ve got activitiews and entertainmentfor kids, families, young adultes and older adults.” The most challenginbg part of the project from a constructiojn standpoint is the installation of new suitese and press boxes behind home plate.
Constructioh crews had to cut out about 15 rows to make remove the concrete and install new steelsupport beams. New seats were installed in the in the formergrassg area. A bar was built on the base of theformer Jumbotron, with placed to stand and watch the game. Two giangt openings called vomitories were cut into the Club Leveol onthe first-base and third-based sides, to tie in the concoursexs behind the seating bowl. New bathrooms were installed throughout the offering one spot for everyt70 people.
For concessions and retail, there will be one pointt of sale for each 150 A lot of work remains tobe done, but Kevinn Uhlich, senior vice presidentt of business operations, said virtually everything will be completed in time for openingv day. The only big project that won’rt be is the new Royals Hall of under construction inleft field. Uhlich said that will be open bythe All-Starr break. Uhlich said he expects this year’es opening day to be a very special event. “It will be a very fun day because not only will it be ourgrandd reopening, but it’s our 40th Anniversary he said.
“We’ll open the outfield areas reallyt earlythat day, to let people explore and have fun. Our pregamr show will be a little different becausw there will be a lotof We’ll unveil the statues of Georgs Brett and Frank White, and the new one we had made of Dick
Friday, November 2, 2012
Date finally set for 55 West groundbreaking - Orlando Business Journal:
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A ceremonial groundbreaking forthe 363-unit downtown condo tower valued at $140 million is set for Aprill 12. Along with the condos, planas for the project include 80,00p0 square feet of restaurant andretail space; an 11-storuy parking garage; and a 12th floor pool, sun deck and pet The announcement is a long time Euro American originally introduced plans for 55 West more than 19 monthse ago. Initially, the Tampa Bay-based developer was supposedr to break ground on the project this Whenit didn't, rumorsd circulated that the financing had fallen through and investors were pulling out.
The scheduling of the groundbreaking was fueled by Euro Americanand 'as success in turning the project's condo reservationsz into hard contracts. As of Nov. 1, Condo HQ reportex that 30 percent of its condos were underhard contracts. The firm expectes to announce close to 40 percent soldby Dec. 1. Motoristsw along busy Semoran Boulevard near Aloma Avenue are gettingt neck strain from trying to catch a view of what lookss like anew eatery. It's not new, it's the reborn Shells Restaurant that was destroyedf by fire back duringHurricane Jeanne. The makeover includesa new colors, new signage, new uniforms -- but a similafr menu with the emphasis on fresh seafooc andlow prices.
The signaturre dish -- spaghetti and shrimp in cheesesauces -- remains a popular says consultant and President Rick Van who helped craft the redesign. The companyg plans to redo all six ofits Orlando-area storexs during the next year or two. The have a new official home builder. Orlando-based has signed a two-year sponsorshipp agreement withthe Preds. With the Nicholson will get afield logo, dasher boarfd signage and JumboTron advertisements at the TD Waterhousee Centre during Orlando Predators gamews for the 2005 and 2006 In addition to VIP tickets, the home builderr also will receive a block of season ticketes for promotional use.
A side element of the agreementy calls for Nicholson Homes to serve as the officia contractor should any fan win the new housr inthe "Pinnacle Financial Kick To promotion. The Preds signed a similar sponsorship agreementwith Orlando-based mortgage company last Seems some folks at Orlando Regionakl Healthcare have decided to make some careee changes. Ken Peach, who previouslh was product line marketing directof forOrlando Regional, has moved over to work at The And Page Sturgill, who workefd at before becoming community relations director for Orlando Regional a year ago, now is physiciamn relations marketing consultant for the health care system'x St. Cloud Hospital.
There, she'lol be responsible for initiatives such asphysiciajn recruitment, retention and communications. For at least one Orland eatery, the holiday spirit already has been good to thebottomk line. McCormick & Schmick's, locate in the Mall at has been booking holiday parties at arecord "We've already booked 26 parties," says Kimberlg Goodale, the restaurant's banquet At least two involve groupas taking over the restaurant for a meal periode as opposed to using the 64-seat private dininb room. One party, for a groupp of employees, includes 120 people and a full luncheomn menu from appetizersto desserts.
Another, a function for a nearbh auto dealership, will feed 200 people for Clients, says Goodale, pay a fixed prics to pay for the exclusivity and the foodwith taxes, tip and alcohol adde d on. "It's a really nice way to say thank Goodale adds. She also notews that the private partybusiness isn' t just for holidays -- she just booked a series of receptions for pharmaceutical firms in January. Whilse the red neon outlinre of Harvey's Bistro's signature red rabbit hadn't lit up yet, the newesyt Harvey's location -- an addition to Mannty Garcia's restaurant empire -- openedx Nov.
20 in Park Place, the Pelloni family'sa 22-acre, 100,000-square-foot, $24 million retail developmen inLake Mary. While the menu includes some of theoriginao Harvey's signature dishes -- such as chicken Vesuvioi and steak tartare -- a modified menu in both locationsw has added a calamari steak entree and an already popular lobsteer Napoleon appetizer. Missing, for now at least, is meatloav Palinski. But Garcia says it might make an appearance as the menu isfurthere tweaked. Business has been brisk since the opening in an area alreadyu inundated withcompetitive restaurants, says a spokeswoman.
Fundin g for the new Harvey'ss is coming from , a publicly traded Heathrow-based restaurang franchise company. and the CED Cos. are bringinyg a little bit of publiv art to NorthBridge Apartment Homes onMilleniaw Lake. A sculpture by Alberyt Paley will be installedat CED'sa new 607-unit apartment community in southwesrt Orange County. Commissioned by Milleni Gallery, the 25-foot-tall, 5-ton metal sculpture is scheduled forinstallation Nov. 30 in frony of the NorthBridge Meeting which is located atthe community'd entryway.
The Loop, about to be Osceola County'xs first and only outdoorf village-style retail center, recentlt signed on quite a number of stores to round out itssmallefr tenants. The center, at the corner of John Young andOsceola parkways, alreadh is scheduled to have Regal Cinemas 16, Sports Authority, Ross and Bed, Bath Beyond. Newest additions include Old home decorstore Kirkland's, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Johnnhy Rockets, Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co. and Ben & Jerry'sz Ice Cream, plus a hair salon, nail salonn and vitamin shop. The Loop should open in late springg 2005.
Since Lee Rose died in earlg 2003, her children have attempted to managr the operations of hersignature restaurant, Lee's Lakeside, as well as the and an adjoininb catering kitchen and bar. And now they've just hirexd Orlando-based Restaurant Partners Inc. to take over the Dave Manuchia, president of the firm, says his team beganj managing theoperation Oct. 4 and that customers will beginn to see changes in the next few weeke inthe menu, decor and even the Staff report compiled by Noelle C. Christine Selvaggi Baumann, Bob Mervind and Susan Lundine.
A ceremonial groundbreaking forthe 363-unit downtown condo tower valued at $140 million is set for Aprill 12. Along with the condos, planas for the project include 80,00p0 square feet of restaurant andretail space; an 11-storuy parking garage; and a 12th floor pool, sun deck and pet The announcement is a long time Euro American originally introduced plans for 55 West more than 19 monthse ago. Initially, the Tampa Bay-based developer was supposedr to break ground on the project this Whenit didn't, rumorsd circulated that the financing had fallen through and investors were pulling out.
The scheduling of the groundbreaking was fueled by Euro Americanand 'as success in turning the project's condo reservationsz into hard contracts. As of Nov. 1, Condo HQ reportex that 30 percent of its condos were underhard contracts. The firm expectes to announce close to 40 percent soldby Dec. 1. Motoristsw along busy Semoran Boulevard near Aloma Avenue are gettingt neck strain from trying to catch a view of what lookss like anew eatery. It's not new, it's the reborn Shells Restaurant that was destroyedf by fire back duringHurricane Jeanne. The makeover includesa new colors, new signage, new uniforms -- but a similafr menu with the emphasis on fresh seafooc andlow prices.
The signaturre dish -- spaghetti and shrimp in cheesesauces -- remains a popular says consultant and President Rick Van who helped craft the redesign. The companyg plans to redo all six ofits Orlando-area storexs during the next year or two. The have a new official home builder. Orlando-based has signed a two-year sponsorshipp agreement withthe Preds. With the Nicholson will get afield logo, dasher boarfd signage and JumboTron advertisements at the TD Waterhousee Centre during Orlando Predators gamews for the 2005 and 2006 In addition to VIP tickets, the home builderr also will receive a block of season ticketes for promotional use.
A side element of the agreementy calls for Nicholson Homes to serve as the officia contractor should any fan win the new housr inthe "Pinnacle Financial Kick To promotion. The Preds signed a similar sponsorship agreementwith Orlando-based mortgage company last Seems some folks at Orlando Regionakl Healthcare have decided to make some careee changes. Ken Peach, who previouslh was product line marketing directof forOrlando Regional, has moved over to work at The And Page Sturgill, who workefd at before becoming community relations director for Orlando Regional a year ago, now is physiciamn relations marketing consultant for the health care system'x St. Cloud Hospital.
There, she'lol be responsible for initiatives such asphysiciajn recruitment, retention and communications. For at least one Orland eatery, the holiday spirit already has been good to thebottomk line. McCormick & Schmick's, locate in the Mall at has been booking holiday parties at arecord "We've already booked 26 parties," says Kimberlg Goodale, the restaurant's banquet At least two involve groupas taking over the restaurant for a meal periode as opposed to using the 64-seat private dininb room. One party, for a groupp of employees, includes 120 people and a full luncheomn menu from appetizersto desserts.
Another, a function for a nearbh auto dealership, will feed 200 people for Clients, says Goodale, pay a fixed prics to pay for the exclusivity and the foodwith taxes, tip and alcohol adde d on. "It's a really nice way to say thank Goodale adds. She also notews that the private partybusiness isn' t just for holidays -- she just booked a series of receptions for pharmaceutical firms in January. Whilse the red neon outlinre of Harvey's Bistro's signature red rabbit hadn't lit up yet, the newesyt Harvey's location -- an addition to Mannty Garcia's restaurant empire -- openedx Nov.
20 in Park Place, the Pelloni family'sa 22-acre, 100,000-square-foot, $24 million retail developmen inLake Mary. While the menu includes some of theoriginao Harvey's signature dishes -- such as chicken Vesuvioi and steak tartare -- a modified menu in both locationsw has added a calamari steak entree and an already popular lobsteer Napoleon appetizer. Missing, for now at least, is meatloav Palinski. But Garcia says it might make an appearance as the menu isfurthere tweaked. Business has been brisk since the opening in an area alreadyu inundated withcompetitive restaurants, says a spokeswoman.
Fundin g for the new Harvey'ss is coming from , a publicly traded Heathrow-based restaurang franchise company. and the CED Cos. are bringinyg a little bit of publiv art to NorthBridge Apartment Homes onMilleniaw Lake. A sculpture by Alberyt Paley will be installedat CED'sa new 607-unit apartment community in southwesrt Orange County. Commissioned by Milleni Gallery, the 25-foot-tall, 5-ton metal sculpture is scheduled forinstallation Nov. 30 in frony of the NorthBridge Meeting which is located atthe community'd entryway.
The Loop, about to be Osceola County'xs first and only outdoorf village-style retail center, recentlt signed on quite a number of stores to round out itssmallefr tenants. The center, at the corner of John Young andOsceola parkways, alreadh is scheduled to have Regal Cinemas 16, Sports Authority, Ross and Bed, Bath Beyond. Newest additions include Old home decorstore Kirkland's, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Johnnhy Rockets, Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co. and Ben & Jerry'sz Ice Cream, plus a hair salon, nail salonn and vitamin shop. The Loop should open in late springg 2005.
Since Lee Rose died in earlg 2003, her children have attempted to managr the operations of hersignature restaurant, Lee's Lakeside, as well as the and an adjoininb catering kitchen and bar. And now they've just hirexd Orlando-based Restaurant Partners Inc. to take over the Dave Manuchia, president of the firm, says his team beganj managing theoperation Oct. 4 and that customers will beginn to see changes in the next few weeke inthe menu, decor and even the Staff report compiled by Noelle C. Christine Selvaggi Baumann, Bob Mervind and Susan Lundine.
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