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The two-year pilot is expected to beginh bythe fall. The program is a partnership of the Capital DistrictTransportation Authority, the Capitalo District Transportation Committee, the Downtownh Albany Business Improvement District, the state Departmentt of Transportation and the . is currentlu recruiting businesses that might have employees coming from the same region who wouldd be interested in participating inthe program. “The main thingy is you have to have at least a minimum number of people to use the Janack said. The way the progranm would work is one of the participants woulxd also act asthe driver.
The van would be assigne to a participant/driver, stay at that person’s placs of employment during the day and remainm atthe driver’s home in the The company providing the wheels is Inc. out of N.J. VPSI had $62 million in revenue in 2008. VPSI was forme in 1977 and startedfor employees. the company has 5,000 vans in operation in more than 45 statezand 50,000 passengers. VPSI reported “At this point, as soon as possible we hope to begimn rollingvans out,” said Jesse VPSI’s business development executive. The company expects to have 20 vans in operationj withintwo years.
“We expect to add one van or so each monthb through the life ofthe program,” he For more information, call Mila Vega a CDTA plannet at 437-6865.
terça-feira, 26 de julho de 2011
domingo, 24 de julho de 2011
Elderly Knoxville woman severely burned in house fire - Knoxville News Sentinel
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Elderly Knoxville woman severely burned in house fire Knoxville News Sentinel KNOXVILLE â€" An elderly woman suffered second-and third-degree burns to more than 90 percent of her body when her West Knoxville home caught fire this afternoon, according to authorities. The Knoxville Fire Department was dispatched to the house fire ... |
sexta-feira, 22 de julho de 2011
Report: NetApp CEO sees Data Domain delay - San Francisco Business Times:
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billion is on hold while opinions are sought on rivap bidderEMC Corp's NetApp CEO Dan Warmenhoven said federal regulators may not allow Data Domain to acceptf EMC's (NYSE:EMC) $30-a-share offert because of antitrust issues. Sunnyvale-based Data Domain on Wednesday acceptedSanta Clara-based NetApp'sx (NASDAQ:NTAP) offer, saying it believed it woulsd be better for its shareholders and customers. EMC insistedf that its all-cash offer of $30 a sharw is superior to NetApp's cash-and-stock bid at the same amountg and called onData Domain's board not to get in the way of its takeoved effort.
Data Domain and NetApp had agreedx to a deal two week earlier foraboutr $25 a share, or $1.5 billion. Data Domain sharexs closed Fridayat $32.59, down 19 NetApp shares fell 4 cents to closer at $18.82 while EMC rose 4 cents to closes at $12.88. Both EMC and NetApp believe Data Domainj will help their datamanagement businesses. The company's technologuy cleans out redundant data as it getsbackerd up.
billion is on hold while opinions are sought on rivap bidderEMC Corp's NetApp CEO Dan Warmenhoven said federal regulators may not allow Data Domain to acceptf EMC's (NYSE:EMC) $30-a-share offert because of antitrust issues. Sunnyvale-based Data Domain on Wednesday acceptedSanta Clara-based NetApp'sx (NASDAQ:NTAP) offer, saying it believed it woulsd be better for its shareholders and customers. EMC insistedf that its all-cash offer of $30 a sharw is superior to NetApp's cash-and-stock bid at the same amountg and called onData Domain's board not to get in the way of its takeoved effort.
Data Domain and NetApp had agreedx to a deal two week earlier foraboutr $25 a share, or $1.5 billion. Data Domain sharexs closed Fridayat $32.59, down 19 NetApp shares fell 4 cents to closer at $18.82 while EMC rose 4 cents to closes at $12.88. Both EMC and NetApp believe Data Domainj will help their datamanagement businesses. The company's technologuy cleans out redundant data as it getsbackerd up.
quarta-feira, 20 de julho de 2011
Vilsack goes after King in a race 'about values' - DesMoinesRegister.com
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Vilsack goes after King in a race 'about values' DesMoinesRegister.com CAREER: Owned an earth-moving company. Served in the Iowa Senate from 1997 to 2002. Elected to the US House in 2002. Re-elected four times. FAMILY: Wife, Marilyn, three grown sons and five grandchildren. INCUMBENT: Incumbents win re-election to ... |
domingo, 17 de julho de 2011
A Deadly Dance: A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin - Huffington Post (blog)
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Zee News | A Deadly Dance: A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin Huffington Post (blog) That is likely the most burning question facing readers of George RR Martin's mammoth Song of Ice and Fire series regarding its fifth and latest inst » |
sexta-feira, 15 de julho de 2011
Record week at Buca di Beppo - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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million in revenue. The recorrd is a continuation of positive results the companyg has seen this year according to a company statement. Nine new restaurantsx have opened since January and have achieved betteer initial sales than the chain has seen in the The company's existing Buca di Beppo stores have seen positive comparabled sales every week since mid-April, and have done especialluy well in markets where the companty began radio advertising in mid-April. Comparable resultds at Vinny Testa's stores are expected to turn positiv in the third Buca bought theEast Coast-basecd chain last year.
"Increased guesgt visits were the key contributor to the record settinv sales pace we experienced in the past few saidJoseph Micatrotto, chairman, president and CEO of , in the The company expects earnings per sharre to be about 74 cents per fullgy diluted share in 2002, the same as the mean estimate of analystw polled by Thomson Financial/Firstt Call. Last year the company reported earnings of 51 cents per Projected sales for the year arearound $250 million. In Buca reported sales of $195.64 The chain consists of 86 "immigrant Southern style food restaurants operating under the namesx Buca di Beppo andVinny Testa's in 25 states and Washington, D.C.
Shares of Buca on the Nasdaaq National Market closed up 31 or 1.8 percent, at $17.25 Wednesday.
million in revenue. The recorrd is a continuation of positive results the companyg has seen this year according to a company statement. Nine new restaurantsx have opened since January and have achieved betteer initial sales than the chain has seen in the The company's existing Buca di Beppo stores have seen positive comparabled sales every week since mid-April, and have done especialluy well in markets where the companty began radio advertising in mid-April. Comparable resultds at Vinny Testa's stores are expected to turn positiv in the third Buca bought theEast Coast-basecd chain last year.
"Increased guesgt visits were the key contributor to the record settinv sales pace we experienced in the past few saidJoseph Micatrotto, chairman, president and CEO of , in the The company expects earnings per sharre to be about 74 cents per fullgy diluted share in 2002, the same as the mean estimate of analystw polled by Thomson Financial/Firstt Call. Last year the company reported earnings of 51 cents per Projected sales for the year arearound $250 million. In Buca reported sales of $195.64 The chain consists of 86 "immigrant Southern style food restaurants operating under the namesx Buca di Beppo andVinny Testa's in 25 states and Washington, D.C.
Shares of Buca on the Nasdaaq National Market closed up 31 or 1.8 percent, at $17.25 Wednesday.
quarta-feira, 13 de julho de 2011
Six Flags files Chapter 11 bankruptcy - The Business Review (Albany):
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has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Six Flagz announced Saturday. Six Flags’ (OTCBB: board of directors on June 12 voted to begin reorganization proceedingsin U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of The company listed assetsof $3.03 billiomn and debts of $2.36 billion in its filing. New York-based Six Flag is planning to reorganizethe company’s financial structure, which management said is feeling the pressurw of an inherited $2.
4 billion In a letter to employees, Six Flags CEO and presidengt Mark Shapiro said the company’s debt is left over from previous managemen t and despite the company making $275 million last it has been difficult for Six Flags to improvs its balance sheet when payinh out $175 million in interest on debt, Shapiro asserted. He added that more than $400 millionn in debt is due within the next12 months, and the companu is having to spend $100 million in park improvements in an atmospher where refinancing is Shapiro assured employees no staff reductions will arisw out of the filing, and employees will continue to be paid and receiv benefits.
Shapiro said the bankruptcy plan has the support ofthe company’s lenders and the agent administeringv the company’s $1.1 billion senior secured credit Six Flags parks, including Six Flags Greart America, will continue to operate as usua l under reorganization. Six Flags sold several properties last year toraisre capital. It still operates 20 amusemen t parks inNorth America.
has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Six Flagz announced Saturday. Six Flags’ (OTCBB: board of directors on June 12 voted to begin reorganization proceedingsin U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of The company listed assetsof $3.03 billiomn and debts of $2.36 billion in its filing. New York-based Six Flag is planning to reorganizethe company’s financial structure, which management said is feeling the pressurw of an inherited $2.
4 billion In a letter to employees, Six Flags CEO and presidengt Mark Shapiro said the company’s debt is left over from previous managemen t and despite the company making $275 million last it has been difficult for Six Flags to improvs its balance sheet when payinh out $175 million in interest on debt, Shapiro asserted. He added that more than $400 millionn in debt is due within the next12 months, and the companu is having to spend $100 million in park improvements in an atmospher where refinancing is Shapiro assured employees no staff reductions will arisw out of the filing, and employees will continue to be paid and receiv benefits.
Shapiro said the bankruptcy plan has the support ofthe company’s lenders and the agent administeringv the company’s $1.1 billion senior secured credit Six Flags parks, including Six Flags Greart America, will continue to operate as usua l under reorganization. Six Flags sold several properties last year toraisre capital. It still operates 20 amusemen t parks inNorth America.
segunda-feira, 11 de julho de 2011
YRC Worldwide advances plan to defer pension fund payments - Kansas City Business Journal:
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The amended credit signed Wednesday, keeps YRC’s $950 million seniot revolving credit facility anda $111.5 million senior term loan in YRC (Nasdaq: YRCW) said in a Monday filingg with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Parties include YRC and some subsidiariee and lenders thatinclude . YRC remain s in talks with independent trustees for the pensionh funds andthe . YRC’s stock close d on Monday at $3.53, down 59 cents, or 14 on volume of 1.86 millio n shares, according to . The stock’s average daily volumwe the past three monthsis 2.
35 million According to the amended agreement, YRC can delaty payment of certain multiemployer benefit fund contributions to no sooned than Jan. 1 and grant first-priority liens on some company-owned real estated to secure the payments. YRC , the International Brotherhoodof Teamsters, for permission for such an The company’s monthly pension fund payments range from $34 millio n to $45 million. The amendment doesn’ allow YRC to voluntarily make any deferred paymentbeforde Aug. 15, unless a payment comes from cash received for real estater that was securingthe payments.
YRC will keep a smallere portion of cash froma sale-leaseback deal and be allowed to sell fewerf assets, each decreased by amounts proportionated to the net book value of the collatera l but not to exceed $50 YRC also can enter debt-for-equity swaps and pay some debt with cash from issuinh equity. Overland Park-based YRC ranks No. 2 on the Kansas City BusinessJournal ’s list of area publicf companies.
The amended credit signed Wednesday, keeps YRC’s $950 million seniot revolving credit facility anda $111.5 million senior term loan in YRC (Nasdaq: YRCW) said in a Monday filingg with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Parties include YRC and some subsidiariee and lenders thatinclude . YRC remain s in talks with independent trustees for the pensionh funds andthe . YRC’s stock close d on Monday at $3.53, down 59 cents, or 14 on volume of 1.86 millio n shares, according to . The stock’s average daily volumwe the past three monthsis 2.
35 million According to the amended agreement, YRC can delaty payment of certain multiemployer benefit fund contributions to no sooned than Jan. 1 and grant first-priority liens on some company-owned real estated to secure the payments. YRC , the International Brotherhoodof Teamsters, for permission for such an The company’s monthly pension fund payments range from $34 millio n to $45 million. The amendment doesn’ allow YRC to voluntarily make any deferred paymentbeforde Aug. 15, unless a payment comes from cash received for real estater that was securingthe payments.
YRC will keep a smallere portion of cash froma sale-leaseback deal and be allowed to sell fewerf assets, each decreased by amounts proportionated to the net book value of the collatera l but not to exceed $50 YRC also can enter debt-for-equity swaps and pay some debt with cash from issuinh equity. Overland Park-based YRC ranks No. 2 on the Kansas City BusinessJournal ’s list of area publicf companies.
sexta-feira, 8 de julho de 2011
Two Minutes with Michael McMahon - Dallas Business Journal:
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Q. What benefits are there for off-site corporate events ? A. I think companies do it to get people out of the office in adifferenr environment. We have team-building programs on the boat and a lot of companie aredoing that. It really relaxes people and de-stresses The goal is for employees to talk andbe Q. How do you markeyt to corporate clients? A. Most of what I'ver done is telemarketing and wordof I've also been holding "open houses," because the more people we have on the the better the chances are of a privatew booking. Q. How do you overcome the challenge of managing operations inmultiple countries? A.
You've got to have good peopl working withyou -- people you can trust. And when dealingf with global concerns, it's important to understane the culture and howthings work. Some thingas can be extremely frustrating; you can't always take American principles and make them work over You have to be willing to Q What is your mostsuccessfukl strategy? A. I pay a lot of attentionh to detail -- my boats have got to be Also, the people who work with me love whatthey do, and they'red dedicated and self-motivated. I think many people are not happy withwhat they'rde doing in life -- including, at one me.
If you can identify what you really wantto do, and work toward doing it will be the most rewardin thing that you do in life. It mightr take you a while to get butsave money, keep the dream alive and follow through with it. You will be a much happierd person.
Q. What benefits are there for off-site corporate events ? A. I think companies do it to get people out of the office in adifferenr environment. We have team-building programs on the boat and a lot of companie aredoing that. It really relaxes people and de-stresses The goal is for employees to talk andbe Q. How do you markeyt to corporate clients? A. Most of what I'ver done is telemarketing and wordof I've also been holding "open houses," because the more people we have on the the better the chances are of a privatew booking. Q. How do you overcome the challenge of managing operations inmultiple countries? A.
You've got to have good peopl working withyou -- people you can trust. And when dealingf with global concerns, it's important to understane the culture and howthings work. Some thingas can be extremely frustrating; you can't always take American principles and make them work over You have to be willing to Q What is your mostsuccessfukl strategy? A. I pay a lot of attentionh to detail -- my boats have got to be Also, the people who work with me love whatthey do, and they'red dedicated and self-motivated. I think many people are not happy withwhat they'rde doing in life -- including, at one me.
If you can identify what you really wantto do, and work toward doing it will be the most rewardin thing that you do in life. It mightr take you a while to get butsave money, keep the dream alive and follow through with it. You will be a much happierd person.
quarta-feira, 6 de julho de 2011
St. Paul mayor calls for $3B in development for downtown - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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The projects would call for $3 billion in investment through 2015. The eventsw district would feature ayouth ice-skatinv rink, as well as retail stores and other commercia l and educational space. That project would require an initial investmentof $10 St. Paul is still pursuing private financing for the projecty and may also use TIF district a spokesman for the city Other elements include thePenfield project, a proposes development by Minneapolis-base Alatus LLC that is expectedd to feature more than 200 a Lunds grocery store, 37,000 square feet of retailo space and a 167-room Hyatt Hotel. Alatus is stillk seeking financing for that the cityspokesman said.
The mayor’ds plan also includes redevelopment of the site andformee property. Construction on the Penfield project is expectesd to startthis year. Opus has rightas to develop the site. However, it would like to see an officr tower, convention hotel and housing buil there. Initial investment would cost about $200 million. The plan also includes developmenr of the WestSide flats, a 45-acrd site downtown. That project wouldr include residential, entertainment and commerciap space. Coleman didn’t detail where fundinb for the projects wouldcome from. Some of the such as the light-rail component, could be part of an eventuapl federalstimulus package.
Coleman also outlined plans to develolp a riverside park near the Xcel Energuy High Bridge and replaces theLafayette Bridge.
The projects would call for $3 billion in investment through 2015. The eventsw district would feature ayouth ice-skatinv rink, as well as retail stores and other commercia l and educational space. That project would require an initial investmentof $10 St. Paul is still pursuing private financing for the projecty and may also use TIF district a spokesman for the city Other elements include thePenfield project, a proposes development by Minneapolis-base Alatus LLC that is expectedd to feature more than 200 a Lunds grocery store, 37,000 square feet of retailo space and a 167-room Hyatt Hotel. Alatus is stillk seeking financing for that the cityspokesman said.
The mayor’ds plan also includes redevelopment of the site andformee property. Construction on the Penfield project is expectesd to startthis year. Opus has rightas to develop the site. However, it would like to see an officr tower, convention hotel and housing buil there. Initial investment would cost about $200 million. The plan also includes developmenr of the WestSide flats, a 45-acrd site downtown. That project wouldr include residential, entertainment and commerciap space. Coleman didn’t detail where fundinb for the projects wouldcome from. Some of the such as the light-rail component, could be part of an eventuapl federalstimulus package.
Coleman also outlined plans to develolp a riverside park near the Xcel Energuy High Bridge and replaces theLafayette Bridge.
segunda-feira, 4 de julho de 2011
ConocoPhillips becomes USA Swimming
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The Houston-based energy giant has sponsorexd USA Swimming for the past36 years. “ConocoPhillips is not only our longest-tenures supporter, but with the they will also become one of ourmost engaged,” Chucko Wielgus, executive director of USA Swimming, said in a “The level of commitment and involvement that ConocoPhillipa has shown, and the longevity of their are truly unique in the sports Terms of the 10-year sponsorship agreement call for ConocoPhillip (NYSE: COP) to make an annual donation to the USA Swimming Foundation for suppor and expansion of its Make a Splash water safety A portion of those funds will stay in where more than 900 children have already learnecd to swim through local Make a Splash In addition, the company will remaij the title sponsor of the ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National which will be held July 7-11 in Support will provide for the national NBC broadcastg of the championships and a digitaol presence on related Web sites.
In Olympic ConocoPhillips will sponsor athlete recognition celebrations acrossthe nation. USA Swimming is the governing body forthe 300,000-member service organizatiobn that promotes the culture of swimming by creatinfg opportunities for swimmers and coaches to participats and advance in the sport through clubs, eventss and education.
The Houston-based energy giant has sponsorexd USA Swimming for the past36 years. “ConocoPhillips is not only our longest-tenures supporter, but with the they will also become one of ourmost engaged,” Chucko Wielgus, executive director of USA Swimming, said in a “The level of commitment and involvement that ConocoPhillipa has shown, and the longevity of their are truly unique in the sports Terms of the 10-year sponsorship agreement call for ConocoPhillip (NYSE: COP) to make an annual donation to the USA Swimming Foundation for suppor and expansion of its Make a Splash water safety A portion of those funds will stay in where more than 900 children have already learnecd to swim through local Make a Splash In addition, the company will remaij the title sponsor of the ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National which will be held July 7-11 in Support will provide for the national NBC broadcastg of the championships and a digitaol presence on related Web sites.
In Olympic ConocoPhillips will sponsor athlete recognition celebrations acrossthe nation. USA Swimming is the governing body forthe 300,000-member service organizatiobn that promotes the culture of swimming by creatinfg opportunities for swimmers and coaches to participats and advance in the sport through clubs, eventss and education.
sexta-feira, 1 de julho de 2011
Shaq grabs top spot on Highest-Paid Athletes list - San Francisco Business Times:
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Business Journal researchers combed informationfrom ESPN.com, SportsCity.com, Cot’s Baseball Contracts, PGA team Web sites and Wikepedia.com to rank the Phoenix-area’s 25 highest-paid sports stars based on 2009-09 salary or O’Neal outpaced his closest rivalp by a couple million Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who help drive the team to the Supetr Bowl this year, came in seconed with $17.1 million. O’Neal won three NBA Championships with the Los Angelesx Lakers and one with the Miami Heat before being tradecd tothe Suns. He averaged 24.7 points and 11.3 reboundxs per game during his career.
Rounding out the top five are Suns playeresAmare Stoudemire, $15.1 million; Steve Nash, $12.e3 million; and Jason Richardson. $12.2 million. The highest-paird member of the Arizona Diamondbacks, outfielder Eric Byrnes, $11.76 million, came in at No. 6. Linebacker Karlose Dansby led the field for the Arizona Cardinals takingvin $8.1 million at No. 8. Phoenix Coyotews defenseman Ed Jovanovski scored the top pay on his teamat $6.5 for the No. 11 spot. The only golfer to make the list was Phil Mickelsomat No. 19 with winnings of $5.2 The complete list appears in the June 5 print edition of the PhoenixBusiness Journal. To subscribe or order a copy ofthat jbertolino@bizjournals.com.
Business Journal researchers combed informationfrom ESPN.com, SportsCity.com, Cot’s Baseball Contracts, PGA team Web sites and Wikepedia.com to rank the Phoenix-area’s 25 highest-paid sports stars based on 2009-09 salary or O’Neal outpaced his closest rivalp by a couple million Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, who help drive the team to the Supetr Bowl this year, came in seconed with $17.1 million. O’Neal won three NBA Championships with the Los Angelesx Lakers and one with the Miami Heat before being tradecd tothe Suns. He averaged 24.7 points and 11.3 reboundxs per game during his career.
Rounding out the top five are Suns playeresAmare Stoudemire, $15.1 million; Steve Nash, $12.e3 million; and Jason Richardson. $12.2 million. The highest-paird member of the Arizona Diamondbacks, outfielder Eric Byrnes, $11.76 million, came in at No. 6. Linebacker Karlose Dansby led the field for the Arizona Cardinals takingvin $8.1 million at No. 8. Phoenix Coyotews defenseman Ed Jovanovski scored the top pay on his teamat $6.5 for the No. 11 spot. The only golfer to make the list was Phil Mickelsomat No. 19 with winnings of $5.2 The complete list appears in the June 5 print edition of the PhoenixBusiness Journal. To subscribe or order a copy ofthat jbertolino@bizjournals.com.
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