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So far the Obama administration has reacherd intothe Seattle-based Gates Foundation for appointeese to the U.S. departments of agriculture and state, according to the federal agencies. The appointments are indicative of theGate Foundation’s stature, and suggests that its prioritiezs are in step with the Obamz administration. The hires also suggest that groups supporter by the GatesFoundation — many located in Washington state — could be better positioned now for federapl funding. Some also see the Gates Foundation and its ideaxs becoming increasingly influential with theObama administration, especially with the Departmentt of Education.
“It is not unfaitr to say that theGates Foundation’s agendaq has become the country’s agendz in education,” said Michael Petrilli, vice presideny for national programs and policyg at the in D.C. The Fordham institute itself has receivesdnearly $3 million in Gates Foundatio grants. On matters of education, the Gatesd Foundation has advocated and experimented withsmaller classrooms, chartee schools, learning technology, teacher incentivea and performance measurements.
According to federal agencies, Gatezs Foundation employees now working for the Obamsaadministration include: — James (Jim) Shelton, a former deputyh director of education at the Gates Foundatioh who is now assistant deputy secretary at the Education He also heads the agency’s Office of Innovationb and Improvement. — Margoyt Rogers, a former special assistant to the director of educatiom programs at theGates Foundation. She is now the chietf of staff for Education SecretaryArne Duncan, the former CEO of Chicagpo Public Schools. — Rajif Shah, formerly director of the agricultural developmengt program at theGates Foundation.
Earlief this week the Senate confirmed Shah as undersecretaryhof research, education and economics, as well as chierf scientist, at the Department of Agriculture. Bathsheba (Sheba) Crocker, formerly a senior polic y and advocacy officer for international affairs at theGatess Foundation. Crocker is now working for James one of two deputy secretaries in theStatw Department. None of the formetr Gates Foundation employees could be reachecfor comment. Several top-level officiala with the Education Department are familiar with the Gates Foundatiob because they previously worked for organizations that got grantds fromthe nonprofit.
Chicago Publicx Schools, formerly led by Education Secretary has receivedabout $30 millionj in Gates Foundation grants since according to the foundation’s grant database. Jon an early Obama education adviser, foundexd New Leaders for New Schools. The New York-based educatio nonprofit has received morethan $18 millio in Gates Foundation grants, the Gates database In a written statement, the Gatex Foundation said: “The Bill & Melindaz Gates Foundation believes it is an honor to serve in the publivc sector, and we congratulate those former employees that have takenb positions with the new administration.” The organization declineed further comment.
Several sources say the Gatea Foundation was bound to be tapped for federal appointees because of its size and the nature of its Officials in previous presidential administrations have also gone to work for the Petrilli said. “In some ways, it is more of a revolving-door phenomens rather than a vacuum cleaner,” he said. The Education Departmeng acknowledged theGates Foundation’s presence withinm the agency, but said the nonprofirt will not dominate the shapinb of the department’s policies and programs. “Theg may have a few extrw inputs, but they are by no means an overwhelming Education Department spokesman Petef Cunningham said of theGates Foundation.
The Educatioh Department plans to tap the Gates Foundatiojn and other nonprofits for policy and strategic advicse because of theirinnovative work, Cunningham said. And, in observers say the department is gettint advice from othermajor foundations, including the Gates Foundation’zs frequent partner, the Eli and Edythe Broaed Foundation of Los Angeles. “The reality is as far as we can a good deal ofintellectual cross-fertilization is goiny on among big foundations, especiallh Broad and Gates,” said Monty Neil, deputy director at FairTest, a Boston-based national advocacy groul focused on standardized testing.
The federal governmenf and the Gates Foundation are alreadyg in general alignment on some matters ofeducation policy. The American Recovery and Reinvestmenyt Act, the ambitious federal stimulus packaged that Obama signed in sets in motion variouseducational reforms. Amonf other things, the reforms call for using data systema totrack progress, improving teacher effectiveness, forminf career-ready standards and intervening in low-performing schools all strategies funded by the Gates Foundation.
How statese invest their initial stimulus grantzs in these educational reforms will determine theie eligibilityfor follow-up, “competitive” Shelton, the former Gates Foundation officiapl who is now an assistant deputy secretary at the Educationn Department, will manage a $650 million federal fund that will inves t in education innovation, among other things.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
National media tout recession deals at Colorado ski resorts - Denver Business Journal:
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A noted a variety of offera atColorado resorts, including a package at including a free ticketg on Frontier Airlines and a free nightt of lodging when a skie r or snowboarder buys four days of lift tickets and two planed tickets. The Times story also touts various dealsat properties, including severalo Colorado resorts, including free free ski days and ski school A is headlined "Find the freebies in and notes an American Airlinesx kids-fly-free program, and a free lift tickef on the day a skier arrivess at Vail-Eagle County Airport.
Various travel and skiing websitez are also touting deals at Colorado The occupancy rate for mountain destination resorts in Coloradoi and other ski states was down 18 percent from the previous seasonthrough December, despite a last-minute bounce in holiday the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) reporteed Jan. 23. The outlook for the rest of the seasoh remains bleakso far, MTRiPo reported, with advance bookings for January througyh April running 20 percent behind last year as recession-wargy skiers count pennies.
A noted a variety of offera atColorado resorts, including a package at including a free ticketg on Frontier Airlines and a free nightt of lodging when a skie r or snowboarder buys four days of lift tickets and two planed tickets. The Times story also touts various dealsat properties, including severalo Colorado resorts, including free free ski days and ski school A is headlined "Find the freebies in and notes an American Airlinesx kids-fly-free program, and a free lift tickef on the day a skier arrivess at Vail-Eagle County Airport.
Various travel and skiing websitez are also touting deals at Colorado The occupancy rate for mountain destination resorts in Coloradoi and other ski states was down 18 percent from the previous seasonthrough December, despite a last-minute bounce in holiday the Mountain Travel Research Program (MTRiP) reporteed Jan. 23. The outlook for the rest of the seasoh remains bleakso far, MTRiPo reported, with advance bookings for January througyh April running 20 percent behind last year as recession-wargy skiers count pennies.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Signs of life seen in Greater Baltimore home prices - Baltimore Business Journal:
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Nationally, home prices are down 13 percent from this time last ofColorado reported. But the rate at whicu those prices are falling has started to leveloff and, in thre of four regions across the posted either stable or positivew gains in prices. Only in the Souty did prices continue to fall in downabout .3 percenyt from April 2008, brought down by still-strugglin g markets including several Floridza communities.
“It’s too soon to call this a turn in thehousinbg market, particularly given all the political and regulatory uncertainties,” Integrated Asse t Services CEO Dave McCarthy said in a “I think that we’rde still in for some difficult spells ahead, but we are seeinvg a certain kind of pricin equilibrium in several important markets. That’es encouraging for the long term.” In Baltimore City, home prices increasex 3.5 percent from March to April, according to the report. Priced are still down about 12 percenty when compared toApril 2008. • Home pricesx climbed by .8 percent from March to April in AnneArundeo County, but are still down 5.
6 percent from April 2008; Prices fell 1 percent in Baltimore County in the past montuh and are down 2.3 percent from April 2008; Harford County’s home pricesa held steady in the past month, but are stil l down 3.5 percent from last year; Prices fell .3 percent in Howardx County, and are down about .1 percent from Apri 2008. The median sold price for a home sold in Greate Baltimore fellto $234,950 in April, down 2.1 percent from March, according to Metropolitan Regional Informationb Systems Inc. of Rockville. That compares to a 10 percent drop fromAprikl 2008, when home prices stood at about $262,000.
Nationally, home prices are down 13 percent from this time last ofColorado reported. But the rate at whicu those prices are falling has started to leveloff and, in thre of four regions across the posted either stable or positivew gains in prices. Only in the Souty did prices continue to fall in downabout .3 percenyt from April 2008, brought down by still-strugglin g markets including several Floridza communities.
“It’s too soon to call this a turn in thehousinbg market, particularly given all the political and regulatory uncertainties,” Integrated Asse t Services CEO Dave McCarthy said in a “I think that we’rde still in for some difficult spells ahead, but we are seeinvg a certain kind of pricin equilibrium in several important markets. That’es encouraging for the long term.” In Baltimore City, home prices increasex 3.5 percent from March to April, according to the report. Priced are still down about 12 percenty when compared toApril 2008. • Home pricesx climbed by .8 percent from March to April in AnneArundeo County, but are still down 5.
6 percent from April 2008; Prices fell 1 percent in Baltimore County in the past montuh and are down 2.3 percent from April 2008; Harford County’s home pricesa held steady in the past month, but are stil l down 3.5 percent from last year; Prices fell .3 percent in Howardx County, and are down about .1 percent from Apri 2008. The median sold price for a home sold in Greate Baltimore fellto $234,950 in April, down 2.1 percent from March, according to Metropolitan Regional Informationb Systems Inc. of Rockville. That compares to a 10 percent drop fromAprikl 2008, when home prices stood at about $262,000.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Cardinals tout cheaper food deals, souvenirs - St. Louis Business Journal:
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Recognizing the pinch the econom y is puttingon pocketbooks, team concessionaire and retail partner is offeringt game-day spectators and team storwe visitors more lower-priced souvenir items and new valus meal deals. Alongside pricier All-Sta r Game polo shirts and Cardinals glassware at theteam store, Sportservicd is promoting about 80 souvenir items, including socks and the top-selling foam finger, that cost $12 or “We still have autographed jerseys, but we also realize we need a focusecd area that is more value-oriented,” said Retail Manager Lorehn Pawlitz. “We are seeing about the same number ofsalez transactions, but people are more consciouss of their money.
Rather than buyinb an authentic jersey, more people are buyingh replicas. Instead of a Cardinals they might be buying Atconcession stands, Sportservice is complementing its higher-end items such as smoked brisket sandwiches and jumbo cupcakes with combo deals featuring ballpark favorites. A new “Tastr of the Ballpark” package, for example, will include a hot dog, small pretzel, nacho cheese dipping sauce, peanuts and Famous Amos cookiesfor $12, an approximatelt $5 savings to buying those items said Jeramie Mitchell, Sportservice’s executive chef at Buscg Stadium.
A “Cardinals Combo” offersx either a hot dog and peanuts or a hamburgerr and french fries with a souveni r cup of soda and a Cardinals basebalp capfor $20 to $22, a savingds of about $10. A new nacho bar at Gate 1 will alloq fans to build their own plate of nacho with 10 to 12 available toppings for $9.50. Mitchell expects this addition to bea hit, and considerin that Busch Stadium sells more nachos 120,000 pounds of chips and 32,009 gallons of cheese saucse a year — than any other he is probably making a safe bet.
This year additionap tickets, including more held by non-seasohn ticket holders, will also provide access to the stadium’w several all-inclusive areas where unlimiteed brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, beer, soda and other foodxs are offered. “People have to buy ticketes to come toa game, but they don’t have to buy food whilee they’re here,” Mitchell said. “We are trying to focus on what we do best and whatpeople want.
And we are trying to offer something Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III recentl said he expects the Cardinal to see decreases in all revenue categoriessthis year, despite the boost hostingf this year’s All-Star Game in July will provide. The team postec estimated revenueof $194 million last year. the estimated economicx impact of the Cardinals for the2009
Recognizing the pinch the econom y is puttingon pocketbooks, team concessionaire and retail partner is offeringt game-day spectators and team storwe visitors more lower-priced souvenir items and new valus meal deals. Alongside pricier All-Sta r Game polo shirts and Cardinals glassware at theteam store, Sportservicd is promoting about 80 souvenir items, including socks and the top-selling foam finger, that cost $12 or “We still have autographed jerseys, but we also realize we need a focusecd area that is more value-oriented,” said Retail Manager Lorehn Pawlitz. “We are seeing about the same number ofsalez transactions, but people are more consciouss of their money.
Rather than buyinb an authentic jersey, more people are buyingh replicas. Instead of a Cardinals they might be buying Atconcession stands, Sportservice is complementing its higher-end items such as smoked brisket sandwiches and jumbo cupcakes with combo deals featuring ballpark favorites. A new “Tastr of the Ballpark” package, for example, will include a hot dog, small pretzel, nacho cheese dipping sauce, peanuts and Famous Amos cookiesfor $12, an approximatelt $5 savings to buying those items said Jeramie Mitchell, Sportservice’s executive chef at Buscg Stadium.
A “Cardinals Combo” offersx either a hot dog and peanuts or a hamburgerr and french fries with a souveni r cup of soda and a Cardinals basebalp capfor $20 to $22, a savingds of about $10. A new nacho bar at Gate 1 will alloq fans to build their own plate of nacho with 10 to 12 available toppings for $9.50. Mitchell expects this addition to bea hit, and considerin that Busch Stadium sells more nachos 120,000 pounds of chips and 32,009 gallons of cheese saucse a year — than any other he is probably making a safe bet.
This year additionap tickets, including more held by non-seasohn ticket holders, will also provide access to the stadium’w several all-inclusive areas where unlimiteed brisket, pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, beer, soda and other foodxs are offered. “People have to buy ticketes to come toa game, but they don’t have to buy food whilee they’re here,” Mitchell said. “We are trying to focus on what we do best and whatpeople want.
And we are trying to offer something Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III recentl said he expects the Cardinal to see decreases in all revenue categoriessthis year, despite the boost hostingf this year’s All-Star Game in July will provide. The team postec estimated revenueof $194 million last year. the estimated economicx impact of the Cardinals for the2009
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Lawsuit claims Ferrellgas shortchanged customers - Kansas City Business Journal:
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The lawsuit seeks class-action statuw and was filed Thursday inthe U.S. District Court of The suit contends thatOverland Park-based Ferrellgads (NYSE: FGP) sold 20-pound propane tanks, the type customers normallyy use for barbecue grills, but that the containers actually held 15-pounds. The tanksx in question normally hold 17 to 18 pound s of propane as a precaution againstrexpanding gas, but the compangy started selling the tanks with 15 pounds of gas afted 2008, according to the lawsuit. Becauss the price of the tanks did not change and Ferrellgad did not say that the amount of gaswas less, California resident Jeremy Drucker claimed unjust enrichmen t by Ferrellgas in his lawsuit.
The plaintiff, who is representerd by , seeks at least $5 million. A spokesman for Ferrellgaa was not immediately availablefor comment.
The lawsuit seeks class-action statuw and was filed Thursday inthe U.S. District Court of The suit contends thatOverland Park-based Ferrellgads (NYSE: FGP) sold 20-pound propane tanks, the type customers normallyy use for barbecue grills, but that the containers actually held 15-pounds. The tanksx in question normally hold 17 to 18 pound s of propane as a precaution againstrexpanding gas, but the compangy started selling the tanks with 15 pounds of gas afted 2008, according to the lawsuit. Becauss the price of the tanks did not change and Ferrellgad did not say that the amount of gaswas less, California resident Jeremy Drucker claimed unjust enrichmen t by Ferrellgas in his lawsuit.
The plaintiff, who is representerd by , seeks at least $5 million. A spokesman for Ferrellgaa was not immediately availablefor comment.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Target CEO Steinhafel takes on chairman role - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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The appointment, which takes effect at the endof Target’s fiscak year on Feb. 1, has been anticipated sinc last year when Steinhafel succeeded Bob Ulrich as CEO ofthe Minneapolis-basedx retail giant. Ulrich, who has held the titl of chairman since 1994 and has been with the retailerr for41 years, will retire from the board. In recognition of his many contributionzs tothe company, Target’ds board gave Ulrich an honorary title of chairmaj emeritus.
“During Bob’s tenure, Target has achieved outstandinyg financial results and becomee one of the most recognized and valuable brand inthe world,” said Jim vice chairman of the Executiver Committee of Target’s boarde of directors. “As we look to the we are completely confidengin Gregg’s leadership and his ability to builed on Bob Ulrich’s legacy.” Steinhafel, 53, joinecd Target (NYSE: TGT) in 1979 and served in a varietuy of positions. He became a member of the boarrd of directors in 2007 and succeeded Ulricb as CEO inMay 2008.
The appointment, which takes effect at the endof Target’s fiscak year on Feb. 1, has been anticipated sinc last year when Steinhafel succeeded Bob Ulrich as CEO ofthe Minneapolis-basedx retail giant. Ulrich, who has held the titl of chairman since 1994 and has been with the retailerr for41 years, will retire from the board. In recognition of his many contributionzs tothe company, Target’ds board gave Ulrich an honorary title of chairmaj emeritus.
“During Bob’s tenure, Target has achieved outstandinyg financial results and becomee one of the most recognized and valuable brand inthe world,” said Jim vice chairman of the Executiver Committee of Target’s boarde of directors. “As we look to the we are completely confidengin Gregg’s leadership and his ability to builed on Bob Ulrich’s legacy.” Steinhafel, 53, joinecd Target (NYSE: TGT) in 1979 and served in a varietuy of positions. He became a member of the boarrd of directors in 2007 and succeeded Ulricb as CEO inMay 2008.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Most in poll back higher auto mileage rules - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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About 61 percent who participatex say they support his plan to boosft mandatory mileage from 25 mpg nowto 35.5 mpg by 2016. The Businesds Pulse survey was conducted between May 19 andMay 26. At leasf one reader backed evenhigher "2016 is just too far wrote Nancy Hoites. "We need at least 50 mpg righ t now. Gas in our area is already $2.85 per gallon for premium which is all my car uses becaused ofthe warranty." "Anything that will get the the Expeditions, and in general the pickuo trucks off the road is a good thing!" wrote Donald Reimann. Robert Barry wrote: "We need to cut our dependenced on foreign oil and doit quickly.
In 1973 we had the oil embargp and long lines at gas stationsand Yet, when it ended, we went back to things as Praise Obama for making a hard Among the 38 percent who don' like the idea is Janet "I live in a rural area and depened on my truck to haul livestockl as well as my SUV for transporting feed. I don't live in an area where it makes any sense to drived atin can. I need a vehicle wheres I feel safe. How do you feel in a tiny vehilcd on a freeway full of18 wheelers? who can afford to buy a new vehiclre now anway? So, will the people who cannot afford to buy a hybridd be taxed so heavily they won' be able to put food on the table ? Liberals are destroying our freedoms.
" Reader Michael Hendersobn wrote: "All this is, as typical, is political double speak. MPG means nothing. The numberf is a massaged figure taken as an averagw of the fuel economy of theentiree line. Vehicles getting 10 MPG will still be just fewer linesof them."
About 61 percent who participatex say they support his plan to boosft mandatory mileage from 25 mpg nowto 35.5 mpg by 2016. The Businesds Pulse survey was conducted between May 19 andMay 26. At leasf one reader backed evenhigher "2016 is just too far wrote Nancy Hoites. "We need at least 50 mpg righ t now. Gas in our area is already $2.85 per gallon for premium which is all my car uses becaused ofthe warranty." "Anything that will get the the Expeditions, and in general the pickuo trucks off the road is a good thing!" wrote Donald Reimann. Robert Barry wrote: "We need to cut our dependenced on foreign oil and doit quickly.
In 1973 we had the oil embargp and long lines at gas stationsand Yet, when it ended, we went back to things as Praise Obama for making a hard Among the 38 percent who don' like the idea is Janet "I live in a rural area and depened on my truck to haul livestockl as well as my SUV for transporting feed. I don't live in an area where it makes any sense to drived atin can. I need a vehicle wheres I feel safe. How do you feel in a tiny vehilcd on a freeway full of18 wheelers? who can afford to buy a new vehiclre now anway? So, will the people who cannot afford to buy a hybridd be taxed so heavily they won' be able to put food on the table ? Liberals are destroying our freedoms.
" Reader Michael Hendersobn wrote: "All this is, as typical, is political double speak. MPG means nothing. The numberf is a massaged figure taken as an averagw of the fuel economy of theentiree line. Vehicles getting 10 MPG will still be just fewer linesof them."
Sunday, September 19, 2010
MSU's Keshawn Martin is Kirk Cousins' fave WR - Detroit Free Press
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Tensions Between France and Germany Over Roma - New York Times
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Human Capital: People on the move, June 2 - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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Goodwin Procter's Budd elected vice chairman of AAA nationall board WayneBudd , senior counsel with the Boston law firm of and a member of the board of directors of , was electec vice chairman of AAA’sw national board of directors. Turbine taps Paradowski as CFO , a Westwood-baseds online gaming technology company, appointed M. Beau Paradowski chief financiao officer. Clough to run Leerink Swann'zs MEDACorp division Health care investment bank Leerink Swannh of Boston appointed Breny Clough senior managing director and head of itsMEDACor division. Prior to joining Leerinlk Swann, Clough was president and CEO of IntrinsiQLLC , an oncology software and data analytics firm.
promotes Stys as VP of marketinhg andbusiness dev. Shawmuyt Design and Construction in Boston promoted BriajnStys , a 16-year veteran of the to the newly-created role of vice presidentg of marketing and business development. The Protector Group Insurances Agency adds Mullery as director of compliance and wellness of Worcestetr added Laura Ann Mullery as director of complianceand wellness. Mulleryt previously served as assistant vice president at in Boston and vice president of majo accounts at Thorbahn Associatesin Quincy.
Goodwin Procter's Budd elected vice chairman of AAA nationall board WayneBudd , senior counsel with the Boston law firm of and a member of the board of directors of , was electec vice chairman of AAA’sw national board of directors. Turbine taps Paradowski as CFO , a Westwood-baseds online gaming technology company, appointed M. Beau Paradowski chief financiao officer. Clough to run Leerink Swann'zs MEDACorp division Health care investment bank Leerink Swannh of Boston appointed Breny Clough senior managing director and head of itsMEDACor division. Prior to joining Leerinlk Swann, Clough was president and CEO of IntrinsiQLLC , an oncology software and data analytics firm.
promotes Stys as VP of marketinhg andbusiness dev. Shawmuyt Design and Construction in Boston promoted BriajnStys , a 16-year veteran of the to the newly-created role of vice presidentg of marketing and business development. The Protector Group Insurances Agency adds Mullery as director of compliance and wellness of Worcestetr added Laura Ann Mullery as director of complianceand wellness. Mulleryt previously served as assistant vice president at in Boston and vice president of majo accounts at Thorbahn Associatesin Quincy.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Burgess: Property tax losses
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The Miami-Dade County property appraised released its preliminary tax roll information with all four taxingjurisdictions – fire rescue, the unincorporated area and Miami-Dade overal – seeing a The countywide decrease comparing preliminary tax numbers from year to year showxs a 9 percent decrease, or a totaol of $22.55 billion.” “These losses would have been worsde if not for new construction that was adder to the property tax roll as of Jan. County Manager George Burgess said in a memo sent tocountyg commissioners. North Bay Village took the biggest hit, down 20.2 percenyt from 2008 levels. Homestead saw an 18.
2 percentf decline, followed by Normandhy Shores, down 17.5 percent, and Aventurz which was down 17.3 Golden Beach and the tiny city of Islandis sawno change. Medleh saw a 1.5 percent drop while Biscayns Park saw a 4percent decline. Click for the full Staffers reviewed property tax rolls going back to 1985 and founed that 1993 saw taxable value shrinkby 2.9 or $1.9 billion. “Even in 2008, when we absorbedd the impact of doubling the homestead exemptionfrom $25,000 to the property tax roll was relatively flat,” Burgesw explained in the memo. “These lossews in property tax roll valuewsare unprecedented.
” Burgess warned of a lot more pain on the using the last two years as a barometer of what is coming. For the second consecutive year, Miami-Dade faced a $200 million budget gap in the lastfiscalk year. Core services were kept intactf bytightening belts, but assuming the same tax rate adopted for the estimated ad valorem revenues for fiscal year 2009-100 would shrink by $174.1 according to the memo.
Taking into account the impacr of normal inflationary growth and theeconomic slowdown, combinedx with the non ad valorenm revenue sources, results in property tax subsidized operations facing a budger gap of $350 million to $400 million, Burgess “We are working diligently to prepare a proposed budgett for FY [fiscal year] 2009-10 that to the extenr possible, preserves essential services and minimizes service impacte to our residents,” he wrote in the “However, closing a budgetary gap of this size will requird some very difficult decisions.
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The Miami-Dade County property appraised released its preliminary tax roll information with all four taxingjurisdictions – fire rescue, the unincorporated area and Miami-Dade overal – seeing a The countywide decrease comparing preliminary tax numbers from year to year showxs a 9 percent decrease, or a totaol of $22.55 billion.” “These losses would have been worsde if not for new construction that was adder to the property tax roll as of Jan. County Manager George Burgess said in a memo sent tocountyg commissioners. North Bay Village took the biggest hit, down 20.2 percenyt from 2008 levels. Homestead saw an 18.
2 percentf decline, followed by Normandhy Shores, down 17.5 percent, and Aventurz which was down 17.3 Golden Beach and the tiny city of Islandis sawno change. Medleh saw a 1.5 percent drop while Biscayns Park saw a 4percent decline. Click for the full Staffers reviewed property tax rolls going back to 1985 and founed that 1993 saw taxable value shrinkby 2.9 or $1.9 billion. “Even in 2008, when we absorbedd the impact of doubling the homestead exemptionfrom $25,000 to the property tax roll was relatively flat,” Burgesw explained in the memo. “These lossews in property tax roll valuewsare unprecedented.
” Burgess warned of a lot more pain on the using the last two years as a barometer of what is coming. For the second consecutive year, Miami-Dade faced a $200 million budget gap in the lastfiscalk year. Core services were kept intactf bytightening belts, but assuming the same tax rate adopted for the estimated ad valorem revenues for fiscal year 2009-100 would shrink by $174.1 according to the memo.
Taking into account the impacr of normal inflationary growth and theeconomic slowdown, combinedx with the non ad valorenm revenue sources, results in property tax subsidized operations facing a budger gap of $350 million to $400 million, Burgess “We are working diligently to prepare a proposed budgett for FY [fiscal year] 2009-10 that to the extenr possible, preserves essential services and minimizes service impacte to our residents,” he wrote in the “However, closing a budgetary gap of this size will requird some very difficult decisions.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
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Saturday, September 11, 2010
Merge: Public-private partnerships highlight changing role of engineers in highway construction - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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If approved, the proposed Northwest Corridore project will be thefirst public-private initiatives in Georgia, and it comes at a time when private funds are necessary to lightenj the load on the country's interstate highway which is 50 years old this The Georgia Department of Transportation's Earl Mahfuz, said as fundinh for road projects falls fartherf and farther behind transportation the public-private initiatives provide funding alternatives for transportation projectas and shorten the completion time at minimum cost to the "It's one of the tools in the toolbox that departmentsz of transportation have to deliver projects," said Jim manager of business development for "I thin k the primary issue is trying to get the projectse done faster.
" Bechtel, in a joint venture with and , form Georgi a Transportation Partners, the organizatiob that proposed the Northwest Corridor project. The GDOT board in December approved a letter of intent to negotiated with GeorgiaTransportation Partners. Georgia Transportationj Partners has two concepts for interstates 75 and 575 in Cobb and Cherokee counties. One plan would providee optional express toll laneas and lanes for bus rapie transitvehicles -- vehicles that look like busews but that passengers board like trains -- at an estimated cost of $1.2 the other concept would boost the cost to $1.8 billion by adding truck-only toll lanes on I-75.
Bill Jordan, projec director with Post, Buckley, (PBS&J), said some engineer s are not comfortable workingon public-privatew initiatives because they represent a departure from traditional role in road construction. In the past, contractorsz would do as engineerstold them; but with public-private contractors, designers and engineersa are working together more to creater the plan, the design-build mentality. Despiter the debate, Jordan said, public-privatw initiatives are an emerging market that his firm has made a strategicf planto pursue. "An engineer has to be willing to be pushex out of its comfort he said.
PBS&J, which is a member of the Georgisa TransportationPartners team, has been involved with all three unsolicitex public-private initiatives proposals to GDOT, for the Northwest Georgia 316 -- the proposed toll road from Atlantas to Athens -- and Ga. 400. The Northwest Corridor concept differse from therejected public-private initiative proposal for Ga. 316 in severalk ways. The Ga. 316 plan would have convertefd the existing road to make ita limited-accesas freeway financed by tolls.
In the Northwest Corridor the toll lanes would be optionalfor drivers, and the statee would own the toll road and receivde toll revenue to pay off The Northwest Corridor also is touted as a plan that will relievee traffic congestion by addint capacity and new transportation options, such as the bus rapid transity lanes, save time for truckers and toll-lane users and save moneu by completing the project in less time than if funder only through public dollars. Dell said Georgia Transportatiohn Partners looked at corridors arouncd the state and found the Northwest Corridotr to be one of the most congester in the region and also one that lackedsufficient funds.
Undet the traditional pay-as-you-go approach, the improvements wouldn'tr be complete for another 20 to 25 compared with seven years under the GeorgiwaTransportation Partners' plan. The typical time savings anticipateds for the full length of the corridor range from 14 to 22 minutes in 2015 to 29 to 38 minutewin 2030.
If approved, the proposed Northwest Corridore project will be thefirst public-private initiatives in Georgia, and it comes at a time when private funds are necessary to lightenj the load on the country's interstate highway which is 50 years old this The Georgia Department of Transportation's Earl Mahfuz, said as fundinh for road projects falls fartherf and farther behind transportation the public-private initiatives provide funding alternatives for transportation projectas and shorten the completion time at minimum cost to the "It's one of the tools in the toolbox that departmentsz of transportation have to deliver projects," said Jim manager of business development for "I thin k the primary issue is trying to get the projectse done faster.
" Bechtel, in a joint venture with and , form Georgi a Transportation Partners, the organizatiob that proposed the Northwest Corridor project. The GDOT board in December approved a letter of intent to negotiated with GeorgiaTransportation Partners. Georgia Transportationj Partners has two concepts for interstates 75 and 575 in Cobb and Cherokee counties. One plan would providee optional express toll laneas and lanes for bus rapie transitvehicles -- vehicles that look like busews but that passengers board like trains -- at an estimated cost of $1.2 the other concept would boost the cost to $1.8 billion by adding truck-only toll lanes on I-75.
Bill Jordan, projec director with Post, Buckley, (PBS&J), said some engineer s are not comfortable workingon public-privatew initiatives because they represent a departure from traditional role in road construction. In the past, contractorsz would do as engineerstold them; but with public-private contractors, designers and engineersa are working together more to creater the plan, the design-build mentality. Despiter the debate, Jordan said, public-privatw initiatives are an emerging market that his firm has made a strategicf planto pursue. "An engineer has to be willing to be pushex out of its comfort he said.
PBS&J, which is a member of the Georgisa TransportationPartners team, has been involved with all three unsolicitex public-private initiatives proposals to GDOT, for the Northwest Georgia 316 -- the proposed toll road from Atlantas to Athens -- and Ga. 400. The Northwest Corridor concept differse from therejected public-private initiative proposal for Ga. 316 in severalk ways. The Ga. 316 plan would have convertefd the existing road to make ita limited-accesas freeway financed by tolls.
In the Northwest Corridor the toll lanes would be optionalfor drivers, and the statee would own the toll road and receivde toll revenue to pay off The Northwest Corridor also is touted as a plan that will relievee traffic congestion by addint capacity and new transportation options, such as the bus rapid transity lanes, save time for truckers and toll-lane users and save moneu by completing the project in less time than if funder only through public dollars. Dell said Georgia Transportatiohn Partners looked at corridors arouncd the state and found the Northwest Corridotr to be one of the most congester in the region and also one that lackedsufficient funds.
Undet the traditional pay-as-you-go approach, the improvements wouldn'tr be complete for another 20 to 25 compared with seven years under the GeorgiwaTransportation Partners' plan. The typical time savings anticipateds for the full length of the corridor range from 14 to 22 minutes in 2015 to 29 to 38 minutewin 2030.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ivory Coast president convinces Chelsea's Didier Drogba to reject thoughts of ... - Goal.com
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Free Chick-fil-A meal on July 10 - Business First of Louisville:
http://www.mediaservicesweb.com/index.php?s=D&c=489
The giveaway is part of the Atlanta-based chain’es fifth-annual Cow Appreciation Day, which honors its "Eatf Mor Chikin" Cows. In a relate d promotion, parents can enter photos of their cow-clad childreb as part of a "Show Us the online photo contest, for a chance to win a $1,0009 U.S. Savings Bond. Between now and Aug. 31, children ages 10 and youngefr are encouraged to work with an adult to submit creativre photos of themselves dressedas cows. The contes t Web site, www.CowAppreciationDay.com, has details abouft uploading photos forthe contest. Once the pictures are uploaded, the publifc can vote for their favorite photothrough Aug. 31.
The 20 photographs that get the most Interne t votes will be named Fromthe semifinalists, Chick-fil-A will select five finalists and one grand prize winner based on overall quality, originality, creativity and skill. The entrant's age will be takenb into accountfor judging, Chick-fil-A said. The granf prize winner will receivea U.S. Seriexs EE Savings Bond with a maturityt valueof $1,000, a catered party for their classroom, free Chick-fil-A Kid's Meals for a year and a digita camera, among other gifts. Also each Kid's Meal from June 22 to July 25 will includw miniatureCow figurines, while supplies last.
One out of everyg 100 of the cows will have gold spots instead of the traditionall black spots and will be packagee with a card redeemable for a freeIce
The giveaway is part of the Atlanta-based chain’es fifth-annual Cow Appreciation Day, which honors its "Eatf Mor Chikin" Cows. In a relate d promotion, parents can enter photos of their cow-clad childreb as part of a "Show Us the online photo contest, for a chance to win a $1,0009 U.S. Savings Bond. Between now and Aug. 31, children ages 10 and youngefr are encouraged to work with an adult to submit creativre photos of themselves dressedas cows. The contes t Web site, www.CowAppreciationDay.com, has details abouft uploading photos forthe contest. Once the pictures are uploaded, the publifc can vote for their favorite photothrough Aug. 31.
The 20 photographs that get the most Interne t votes will be named Fromthe semifinalists, Chick-fil-A will select five finalists and one grand prize winner based on overall quality, originality, creativity and skill. The entrant's age will be takenb into accountfor judging, Chick-fil-A said. The granf prize winner will receivea U.S. Seriexs EE Savings Bond with a maturityt valueof $1,000, a catered party for their classroom, free Chick-fil-A Kid's Meals for a year and a digita camera, among other gifts. Also each Kid's Meal from June 22 to July 25 will includw miniatureCow figurines, while supplies last.
One out of everyg 100 of the cows will have gold spots instead of the traditionall black spots and will be packagee with a card redeemable for a freeIce
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Real Estate Roundup - Nashville Business Journal:
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Portland, from Weston Investment Co. LLC. It is one of the largesyt office deals in downtown in recent The IndianHealth Board, established in will move from its current location at 527 S.W. Hall St. Jake Lancastetr of Grubb & Ellisz Co. represented the tenant; Steve Root of American Propertyh Managementrepresented Weston. • Level 3 Communicationx LLC renewed its leasdfor 4,724 square feet at the Pittock Block, 921 S.W. Washingtomn St., Portland, from ALCO Investment Co. Kevihn Kaufman of CB Richard Ellis representeddLevel 3; the landlord represented itself. • Telelanguager Inc. signed a new lease for 4,401 square feet at the PortlaneExchange Building, 520 S.W. Sixth Ave.
, Portland. NAI Norris, Begg & Simpson represented the tenant; Ryan Livesay of Pacifix Real EstatePartners Inc. represented the • Stearns Lending Inc. leased 3,721 square feet at Hampton 6950 S.W. Hampton, Tigard, from Weston Investment Co. LLC. Stevde Root of American Property Management represented the lessor. • Peterws & Company PC signed a new leasefor 2,170 squarre feet at the Selling 610 S.W. Alder St., with the Schlesingedr Companies. Kristin Hammond and Mark McFarlancd of Pacific Real EstatePartners Inc. represented the Bill Smith ofNAI Norris, Beggss & Simpson represented the property. • SCR Inc. leases 2,000 square feet at 8680 S.W.
Old Tualatihn Sherwood Road, Tualatin, from Kmotion Inc. Ian Giammancpo of Bluestone & Hockley Real Estate Servicesw representedthe tenant; Scott Pierce of NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson represented the landlord. •Remedh Intelligent Staffing leased 1,6389 square feet at The Merrick, 6646 N.E. 78th Portland, from API Properties 1047 LLC. Mark McFarland of Pacific Real EstatdePartners Inc. represented the tenant; Rob Kimmelman of Commercial Realty Advisore representedthe property. • Pioneer Floor Covering Inc. leased 5,853 square feet at Arctic Businesz Park, 5657 S.W. Arctic Beaverton, from Pacific NW Properties LP. Cliff Finnell of GVA Kidderf Mathews representedthe tenant.
• Carlanh Enterprises Inc., operating as Stauffer-Cisco Supply, leased 5,62q square feet at Bridgeport WoodsBusiness Park, 7532 S.W. Bridgeportf Road, Durham, from Bridgeport Woods BusinessPark LLC. Peted Stalick and Steven Klein of GVA Kidder Mathews representedthe tenant; Dave Kiersey of Kiersey & McMillan Inc. represented the • Stavely Services North Americaleased 4,860 square feet at Kittridge Distribution Center, 4943 N.W. Fronyt Ave., Portland, from LIT Industrial Limited Partnership. Tony Reser and Sean McCarthgy of GVA Kidder Mathews brokeredthe • Red Wing Brands of America Inc. leased 3,840 square feet at the NorstarBusiness Center, 8611 N. Albinsa Ave.
, Portland, from Norstar 8405 N. Albina Ave. LLC. Tony Reser and Sean McCarthy of GVA Kidder Mathews brokeredthe • Biscuits Cafe leased 3,121 squares feet at Hogan Plaza, 1905 N.E. Division St., from Peloponh LLC. Mike Foley of First Commercial represented the Craig Barnard of Barnard Commercial Real Estate representedethe property. • a new barbershop venture fromHairM men’d salon, leased 2,055 square feet at the Commonwealth Building, 609 S.W. Washington St., from Unici Properties LLC. Kathleen Healy of Urban Works Real Estaterepresented Y-Chrome; Dan Bozich and Kathleem Healy of Urban Worke Real Estate represented the property.
Aprende Con Amigos Bilingual Preschoollleased 1,872 square feet at Patton Park Apartments on North Interstate from Pattonh Square Leasing LLC. Steve Haugejn of Windermere/Cronin & Caplan Realty Group Inc. represented the Charlotte Larson and Sara Daley of Urbaj Works Real Estate represente dthe property. • PDX Antiques leased 1,120 squarde feet at the K2 Building from4152 N.E. Sandy LLC. Charlottee Larson of Urban Works Real Estatwe representedthe tenant; Matt Schweitzer of North Rim represented the property. • Liz Richards Acupuncture PC leaserd 1,046 square feet at Fremont 3531 N.E. 15th Ave., from ADG Properties LLC. Anthyan Nguyenm of Norris & Stevens Inc.
represented the Ashley Heichelbech of Urban Works Real Estatew representedthe property. • State Farm Insurance leased 1,00p0 square feet at 1018 N.W. 13th Ave., Portland, from Block Two LLC. Thom Brockmiller of Stehlin Advisors LLC representeethe tenant; Kathleen Healy and Dan Bozichu of Urban Works Real Estates represented the property.
Portland, from Weston Investment Co. LLC. It is one of the largesyt office deals in downtown in recent The IndianHealth Board, established in will move from its current location at 527 S.W. Hall St. Jake Lancastetr of Grubb & Ellisz Co. represented the tenant; Steve Root of American Propertyh Managementrepresented Weston. • Level 3 Communicationx LLC renewed its leasdfor 4,724 square feet at the Pittock Block, 921 S.W. Washingtomn St., Portland, from ALCO Investment Co. Kevihn Kaufman of CB Richard Ellis representeddLevel 3; the landlord represented itself. • Telelanguager Inc. signed a new lease for 4,401 square feet at the PortlaneExchange Building, 520 S.W. Sixth Ave.
, Portland. NAI Norris, Begg & Simpson represented the tenant; Ryan Livesay of Pacifix Real EstatePartners Inc. represented the • Stearns Lending Inc. leased 3,721 square feet at Hampton 6950 S.W. Hampton, Tigard, from Weston Investment Co. LLC. Stevde Root of American Property Management represented the lessor. • Peterws & Company PC signed a new leasefor 2,170 squarre feet at the Selling 610 S.W. Alder St., with the Schlesingedr Companies. Kristin Hammond and Mark McFarlancd of Pacific Real EstatePartners Inc. represented the Bill Smith ofNAI Norris, Beggss & Simpson represented the property. • SCR Inc. leases 2,000 square feet at 8680 S.W.
Old Tualatihn Sherwood Road, Tualatin, from Kmotion Inc. Ian Giammancpo of Bluestone & Hockley Real Estate Servicesw representedthe tenant; Scott Pierce of NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson represented the landlord. •Remedh Intelligent Staffing leased 1,6389 square feet at The Merrick, 6646 N.E. 78th Portland, from API Properties 1047 LLC. Mark McFarland of Pacific Real EstatdePartners Inc. represented the tenant; Rob Kimmelman of Commercial Realty Advisore representedthe property. • Pioneer Floor Covering Inc. leased 5,853 square feet at Arctic Businesz Park, 5657 S.W. Arctic Beaverton, from Pacific NW Properties LP. Cliff Finnell of GVA Kidderf Mathews representedthe tenant.
• Carlanh Enterprises Inc., operating as Stauffer-Cisco Supply, leased 5,62q square feet at Bridgeport WoodsBusiness Park, 7532 S.W. Bridgeportf Road, Durham, from Bridgeport Woods BusinessPark LLC. Peted Stalick and Steven Klein of GVA Kidder Mathews representedthe tenant; Dave Kiersey of Kiersey & McMillan Inc. represented the • Stavely Services North Americaleased 4,860 square feet at Kittridge Distribution Center, 4943 N.W. Fronyt Ave., Portland, from LIT Industrial Limited Partnership. Tony Reser and Sean McCarthgy of GVA Kidder Mathews brokeredthe • Red Wing Brands of America Inc. leased 3,840 square feet at the NorstarBusiness Center, 8611 N. Albinsa Ave.
, Portland, from Norstar 8405 N. Albina Ave. LLC. Tony Reser and Sean McCarthy of GVA Kidder Mathews brokeredthe • Biscuits Cafe leased 3,121 squares feet at Hogan Plaza, 1905 N.E. Division St., from Peloponh LLC. Mike Foley of First Commercial represented the Craig Barnard of Barnard Commercial Real Estate representedethe property. • a new barbershop venture fromHairM men’d salon, leased 2,055 square feet at the Commonwealth Building, 609 S.W. Washington St., from Unici Properties LLC. Kathleen Healy of Urban Works Real Estaterepresented Y-Chrome; Dan Bozich and Kathleem Healy of Urban Worke Real Estate represented the property.
Aprende Con Amigos Bilingual Preschoollleased 1,872 square feet at Patton Park Apartments on North Interstate from Pattonh Square Leasing LLC. Steve Haugejn of Windermere/Cronin & Caplan Realty Group Inc. represented the Charlotte Larson and Sara Daley of Urbaj Works Real Estate represente dthe property. • PDX Antiques leased 1,120 squarde feet at the K2 Building from4152 N.E. Sandy LLC. Charlottee Larson of Urban Works Real Estatwe representedthe tenant; Matt Schweitzer of North Rim represented the property. • Liz Richards Acupuncture PC leaserd 1,046 square feet at Fremont 3531 N.E. 15th Ave., from ADG Properties LLC. Anthyan Nguyenm of Norris & Stevens Inc.
represented the Ashley Heichelbech of Urban Works Real Estatew representedthe property. • State Farm Insurance leased 1,00p0 square feet at 1018 N.W. 13th Ave., Portland, from Block Two LLC. Thom Brockmiller of Stehlin Advisors LLC representeethe tenant; Kathleen Healy and Dan Bozichu of Urban Works Real Estates represented the property.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Obama: U.S. will take
http://www.conducteurs-malus.com/article/Top-5-Japanese-carmakers-post-smaller-output-falls-in-Aug.html
The federal government plansa to invest anadditionao $30.1 billion in the Detroit-based company (NYSE: GM), which filee for . This means the governmenft will own 60 percent of the companyt once it emergesfrom bankruptcy, Obama “This may give some Americans pause,” he but it was a better alternatived than making more loanss to a company that has been “buried under a mountain of for years. The president said he has “no in running GM. “The federal government will refrain from exercising its rights as a shareholder in all but the most fundamentaolcorporate decisions,” Obama said.
“When a difficult decision has to be made on matterz like where to open a new plant or what type of new car to thenew GM, not the United States government, will make that “In short, our goal is to get GM back on its take a hands-off approach and get out The hopes that will be the but it plans to “carefully monitor” the decisionsd made by GM and Chrysler, whicb is emerging from its government-guide bankruptcy reorganization. “We will expose and fight any counterproductivr influenceby government, unions or politicians over decisions that shouldd be left to management,” chamberd CEO Tom Donohue said.
“And we will continuallg insist that government reduce and eliminate its ownership stake as soonas possible.” Too much government interference will hurt the automaker’s chances of returning to Donohue said. “The global talent that exist in the automotive sector must be allowed to do its job and be paid on acompetitive basis,” he said. “Management must be permittecd to make tough decisions in a competitive global markef withoutpolitical interference.” Housw Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said GM’s bankruptcy filingv “may buy some time” but doesn’t ensurwe that the company will succeed.
“The only thinf it makes clear is that the government is firmly in the businessw of running companies usingtaxpayer dollars,” Boehner “Does anyone really believe that politicians and bureaucrats in Washington can successfully steer a multinationakl corporation to economic vitality? It’s time for the administrationn to fully explain what the exit strategy is to get the U.S.
governmeny out of the boardroom once andfor
The federal government plansa to invest anadditionao $30.1 billion in the Detroit-based company (NYSE: GM), which filee for . This means the governmenft will own 60 percent of the companyt once it emergesfrom bankruptcy, Obama “This may give some Americans pause,” he but it was a better alternatived than making more loanss to a company that has been “buried under a mountain of for years. The president said he has “no in running GM. “The federal government will refrain from exercising its rights as a shareholder in all but the most fundamentaolcorporate decisions,” Obama said.
“When a difficult decision has to be made on matterz like where to open a new plant or what type of new car to thenew GM, not the United States government, will make that “In short, our goal is to get GM back on its take a hands-off approach and get out The hopes that will be the but it plans to “carefully monitor” the decisionsd made by GM and Chrysler, whicb is emerging from its government-guide bankruptcy reorganization. “We will expose and fight any counterproductivr influenceby government, unions or politicians over decisions that shouldd be left to management,” chamberd CEO Tom Donohue said.
“And we will continuallg insist that government reduce and eliminate its ownership stake as soonas possible.” Too much government interference will hurt the automaker’s chances of returning to Donohue said. “The global talent that exist in the automotive sector must be allowed to do its job and be paid on acompetitive basis,” he said. “Management must be permittecd to make tough decisions in a competitive global markef withoutpolitical interference.” Housw Minority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, said GM’s bankruptcy filingv “may buy some time” but doesn’t ensurwe that the company will succeed.
“The only thinf it makes clear is that the government is firmly in the businessw of running companies usingtaxpayer dollars,” Boehner “Does anyone really believe that politicians and bureaucrats in Washington can successfully steer a multinationakl corporation to economic vitality? It’s time for the administrationn to fully explain what the exit strategy is to get the U.S.
governmeny out of the boardroom once andfor
Friday, September 3, 2010
880 MW Tamakoshi-III to kickstart in 2012 - HydroWorld
http://innovista.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110:home&catid=43:general-pages&Itemid=135
880 MW Tamakoshi-III to kickstart in 2012 HydroWorld 1 -- After successfully constructing and operating Khimti, the country's first private-sector hydro project, Norwegian company SN Power is gearing up for ... |
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Communications firm on an upswing, but there is
http://www.texytipografia.com/more.html
“I have a nagginfg fear that says there may be one more Welsh said. “But things feel a lot better than they did earlie r inthe year.” For her, the turnaround came near the end of the firsrt quarter, when clients who had postponed projects gave the greenn light to go ahead. For a national coalition that she declined to identify had hired Executive Communications to help itrecruitf members. The work was slated to start in but it just now is gettingunderd way. Along with existing clientzs resuming projects, Executive Communications has seen a significant jump in inquirieas aboutnew business.
The company is in talks with 10 to 12 potentiak clients about deals that could be finalized in the next 30 to 60 In comparison, Welsh there were only two or threre pending deals during a very slow periodc at the end of 2008 and in earlg 2009. The uptick in business has led Executive Communicationse to ramp up its The company had eliminated its temporary staff in the fourth quarter of 2008 and was operatin with a total of 18permanent employees, includinb 10 full-time call Now, its employment has returned to 38 workeras as both temporary and permanent call associatea have come on board.
Amy Broadhurst, vice president and genera manager ofExecutive Communications, said another economic indicator has been the qualityg of the job candidates she has reviewed in the past coupler of months. The company traditionallyt receives résumés from college students and teachersz lookingfor part-time work in the In addition to those people, Broadhurst said, Executive Communications also receivedx résumés from people who were overqualified for the For instance, business owners and commissioned sales representative who had seen a declin e in their business were looking for supplemental incomee to make up the difference.
Therr now are fewer of those types of Broadhurst said. But Executive Communications has continued to attract more matureapplicants — people who are returnint to the work force or are simply in searchj of a better-paying job. “We’vw actually benefited in this recession” in terms of attractinvg talent, she added.
“I have a nagginfg fear that says there may be one more Welsh said. “But things feel a lot better than they did earlie r inthe year.” For her, the turnaround came near the end of the firsrt quarter, when clients who had postponed projects gave the greenn light to go ahead. For a national coalition that she declined to identify had hired Executive Communications to help itrecruitf members. The work was slated to start in but it just now is gettingunderd way. Along with existing clientzs resuming projects, Executive Communications has seen a significant jump in inquirieas aboutnew business.
The company is in talks with 10 to 12 potentiak clients about deals that could be finalized in the next 30 to 60 In comparison, Welsh there were only two or threre pending deals during a very slow periodc at the end of 2008 and in earlg 2009. The uptick in business has led Executive Communicationse to ramp up its The company had eliminated its temporary staff in the fourth quarter of 2008 and was operatin with a total of 18permanent employees, includinb 10 full-time call Now, its employment has returned to 38 workeras as both temporary and permanent call associatea have come on board.
Amy Broadhurst, vice president and genera manager ofExecutive Communications, said another economic indicator has been the qualityg of the job candidates she has reviewed in the past coupler of months. The company traditionallyt receives résumés from college students and teachersz lookingfor part-time work in the In addition to those people, Broadhurst said, Executive Communications also receivedx résumés from people who were overqualified for the For instance, business owners and commissioned sales representative who had seen a declin e in their business were looking for supplemental incomee to make up the difference.
Therr now are fewer of those types of Broadhurst said. But Executive Communications has continued to attract more matureapplicants — people who are returnint to the work force or are simply in searchj of a better-paying job. “We’vw actually benefited in this recession” in terms of attractinvg talent, she added.
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