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Friday, September 30, 2011
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Ideas for Brack Tract unveiled - Kansas City Business Journal:
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Those were some of the elements presentee in two master plans by LLP intheir long-rangee vision for the 350-acrse tract. The firm, which was hired 13 monthds ago to come up with amastefr plan, presented their ideas to The System Board of Regents and the public on June 18. “The site coulds and should be the western anchorof downtown. If the natured of downtown is taller and than this will be smalletand greener,” said a representative of Cooperf Robertson. Representatives of the firm said they envision a transit oriented developmenyt with a lake fronty districtand ‘neighborhoods’ with parks, retail and residentia buildings.
The plan would be carried out in phase s over the nextfew decades. Although the firm presented twomasteer plans, it recommended that the boarcd select its Brackenridge Village plan. The main difference betweenb the plans is that the Universityof Texas’ biological fielx lab would remain in the second scenario, calledf the Brankenridge Park plan. Under the Brackenridge Village plan, the UT fielxd lab would be relocated to one of nine sitesa suggested by theplanning firm, making way for the development of the Developers of the tract would build diverse buildings of two to six storiesw and structured parking that is concealed from the streets.
A number of infrastructure improvements werealso suggested, including the re-alignment of Lake Austin the creation of a parallel roadwa between Lake Austin Blvd. and Red Bud Trail and 20 lane-miles of new local streets. As far as internal transportation, the plannersx advised the UT board to establish a TransportationhManagement Organization. Possible transportation solutions included an internal shuttle extension of proposed city trolleh system andbus service. The plannert suggested a number of ideas for incorporating sustainabledesign elements, such as storm water managementt units and a community garden.
The planners advises that graduatestudent housing, which exists on thre sites, be relocated to the Gateway site between 6th and 10th The plans call for the development of a new 825-unitf student housing complex. Supporters of the Lionsz MunicipalGolf Course, knowm as Muny, received bad news when the planner s concluded that the golf course was no longert viable and that it be used for Whichever plan the UT regents the firm suggested starting with the graduatr housing project in late 2010, and followingh up with the selection of phas I developers in 2012. Several UT regentas expressed their gratitude to the firm fortheir plans.
Chairman of the UT Board of RegentsJames Huffines, echoed the and said that the board will begin studying the plans and reviewingg all recommendations. He added: “We are heartened by the proposed graduate student housing that would preservee graduate housing while freeing up 73 acresefor development.” Phase I would include abouty 30,000 square feet of retail, 1 million square feet of residentialp and a hotel. Exposition Boulevard would be extendec south. All four phases would have a totalp squarefootage of: 15 milliobn square feet of retail, office and civic/institution space. About 11 acres dedicatef for anelementary school. About 21.
5 acres for academiv uses, such as a possible UT campus. “Boat Town” neighborhoos with a waterfront plaza and Phase I would includ eabout 80,00 square feet of retail and 1.3 million square feet of All four phases would have a total square footages of: 5.3 million square feet of residential, office and civic/institution space. Clic for more information on the tract and details ofthe proposals.
Those were some of the elements presentee in two master plans by LLP intheir long-rangee vision for the 350-acrse tract. The firm, which was hired 13 monthds ago to come up with amastefr plan, presented their ideas to The System Board of Regents and the public on June 18. “The site coulds and should be the western anchorof downtown. If the natured of downtown is taller and than this will be smalletand greener,” said a representative of Cooperf Robertson. Representatives of the firm said they envision a transit oriented developmenyt with a lake fronty districtand ‘neighborhoods’ with parks, retail and residentia buildings.
The plan would be carried out in phase s over the nextfew decades. Although the firm presented twomasteer plans, it recommended that the boarcd select its Brackenridge Village plan. The main difference betweenb the plans is that the Universityof Texas’ biological fielx lab would remain in the second scenario, calledf the Brankenridge Park plan. Under the Brackenridge Village plan, the UT fielxd lab would be relocated to one of nine sitesa suggested by theplanning firm, making way for the development of the Developers of the tract would build diverse buildings of two to six storiesw and structured parking that is concealed from the streets.
A number of infrastructure improvements werealso suggested, including the re-alignment of Lake Austin the creation of a parallel roadwa between Lake Austin Blvd. and Red Bud Trail and 20 lane-miles of new local streets. As far as internal transportation, the plannersx advised the UT board to establish a TransportationhManagement Organization. Possible transportation solutions included an internal shuttle extension of proposed city trolleh system andbus service. The plannert suggested a number of ideas for incorporating sustainabledesign elements, such as storm water managementt units and a community garden.
The planners advises that graduatestudent housing, which exists on thre sites, be relocated to the Gateway site between 6th and 10th The plans call for the development of a new 825-unitf student housing complex. Supporters of the Lionsz MunicipalGolf Course, knowm as Muny, received bad news when the planner s concluded that the golf course was no longert viable and that it be used for Whichever plan the UT regents the firm suggested starting with the graduatr housing project in late 2010, and followingh up with the selection of phas I developers in 2012. Several UT regentas expressed their gratitude to the firm fortheir plans.
Chairman of the UT Board of RegentsJames Huffines, echoed the and said that the board will begin studying the plans and reviewingg all recommendations. He added: “We are heartened by the proposed graduate student housing that would preservee graduate housing while freeing up 73 acresefor development.” Phase I would include abouty 30,000 square feet of retail, 1 million square feet of residentialp and a hotel. Exposition Boulevard would be extendec south. All four phases would have a totalp squarefootage of: 15 milliobn square feet of retail, office and civic/institution space. About 11 acres dedicatef for anelementary school. About 21.
5 acres for academiv uses, such as a possible UT campus. “Boat Town” neighborhoos with a waterfront plaza and Phase I would includ eabout 80,00 square feet of retail and 1.3 million square feet of All four phases would have a total square footages of: 5.3 million square feet of residential, office and civic/institution space. Clic for more information on the tract and details ofthe proposals.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Loss, sales, shares fall at Toll Brothers - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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million, and has decided to discontinue givingearningsd guidance. The Horsham, Pa., company’s net loss was 52 centzs a share, which included pre-tax write-downe totaling $119.6 million. During the same period last year, Toll reported a $93.7 million, or 59 cent s a share, loss, which included pre-tazx write-downs totaling $288.1 million. Revenue for the quarter came inat $398.4 million, a plunge of 51 percent. The average analyst estimate forthis year’s fiscapl second quarter was a loss of 50 cents per share and revenu of $395 million, according to Thomson Reuters. Toll sharesd were trading 6 percent lowee Wednesdayat $18.35.
Though the housinb market continues to bea challenge, Toll said it has experienced an upticjk in activity and traffic at its communities. The companyg will not provide earnings guidance becauseof “the numerousa uncertainties related to our business,” said Joel H. chief financial officer.
million, and has decided to discontinue givingearningsd guidance. The Horsham, Pa., company’s net loss was 52 centzs a share, which included pre-tax write-downe totaling $119.6 million. During the same period last year, Toll reported a $93.7 million, or 59 cent s a share, loss, which included pre-tazx write-downs totaling $288.1 million. Revenue for the quarter came inat $398.4 million, a plunge of 51 percent. The average analyst estimate forthis year’s fiscapl second quarter was a loss of 50 cents per share and revenu of $395 million, according to Thomson Reuters. Toll sharesd were trading 6 percent lowee Wednesdayat $18.35.
Though the housinb market continues to bea challenge, Toll said it has experienced an upticjk in activity and traffic at its communities. The companyg will not provide earnings guidance becauseof “the numerousa uncertainties related to our business,” said Joel H. chief financial officer.
Friday, September 23, 2011
Law requires Kansas utilities to hit 10 percent renewable-energy standard - Houston Business Journal:
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The legislation codifies a renewable-energy also requiring 15 percen t renewable power sources by 2016 and 20 percengtby 2020, according to a Friday release. It includes provisions for net metering and easy which let customers use powee they generate and sell any extra back to the as wellas energy-efficiencty standards for state-owned or leased space and equipment. “Prior to this year, Kansasx was falling behind many other states in the productionh ofcleaner energy,” Parkinsonj said in the release. “More than two-thirds of the country had a renewable-energhy standard, and Kansas was one of only six states not to allowanet metering.
With this legislation, we are no longedr at the back ofthe line.” He said the legislation will brinfg new jobs, more wind power and a strongerf economy. Parkinson also signed into law the omnibusbudget bill, except for a few line-itenm vetoes. The $7 million allocatiojn for was not vetoed. The agency, whicb promotes tech-based economic development, had a $12.1 million appropriation line-item vetoed in April by former Gov. Kathleej Sebelius, who had suggested that KTEC be rollerd intothe . The agency’s controversiap CEO, Tracy Taylor, . The vetoed provisionas included $1.
85 million for the Kansas Public Employees’ Retiremeny System—school employer contribution and a measure to prevenrt distributing certain moneys to specificx types of private familyplanning providers. Parkinson also vetoecd legislation tolimit annexation, including keeping citied from annexing more than 65 acres of agricultura l land. “The state should not take action that limits the abilitg of cities to pursue developments that will lead toeconomiv growth, especially during these difficult economic times,” he said.
The legislation codifies a renewable-energy also requiring 15 percen t renewable power sources by 2016 and 20 percengtby 2020, according to a Friday release. It includes provisions for net metering and easy which let customers use powee they generate and sell any extra back to the as wellas energy-efficiencty standards for state-owned or leased space and equipment. “Prior to this year, Kansasx was falling behind many other states in the productionh ofcleaner energy,” Parkinsonj said in the release. “More than two-thirds of the country had a renewable-energhy standard, and Kansas was one of only six states not to allowanet metering.
With this legislation, we are no longedr at the back ofthe line.” He said the legislation will brinfg new jobs, more wind power and a strongerf economy. Parkinson also signed into law the omnibusbudget bill, except for a few line-itenm vetoes. The $7 million allocatiojn for was not vetoed. The agency, whicb promotes tech-based economic development, had a $12.1 million appropriation line-item vetoed in April by former Gov. Kathleej Sebelius, who had suggested that KTEC be rollerd intothe . The agency’s controversiap CEO, Tracy Taylor, . The vetoed provisionas included $1.
85 million for the Kansas Public Employees’ Retiremeny System—school employer contribution and a measure to prevenrt distributing certain moneys to specificx types of private familyplanning providers. Parkinson also vetoecd legislation tolimit annexation, including keeping citied from annexing more than 65 acres of agricultura l land. “The state should not take action that limits the abilitg of cities to pursue developments that will lead toeconomiv growth, especially during these difficult economic times,” he said.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
United's MileagePlus Further Differentiates the Elites - BusinessWeek
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msnbc.com | United's MileagePlus Further Differentiates the Elites BusinessWeek Some members of United's frequent flier program will soon discover that elite isn't what it used to be. The airline will start giving more weight to how much you spend when doling out the perks. Starting in 2012, United Continental Holdings will award ... United Airlines lays out details of combined frequent flier program; rewarding ... United Continental Stratifies Flier Plan |
Monday, September 19, 2011
Survey: Americans lack knowledge about generics - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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And, while research has shown that generics have saved the healthb care system anestimated $734 billion in the last 10 two-thirds of those surveyefd don’t know the true cost differences between generidc and brand name drugs, according to the survey conducteed by , a leading pharmacy benefit management “Using generics helps make health care more affordable without compromising results,” Jacqueline Kosecoff, Prescriptioj Solutions CEO said in a news “Many Americans erroneously believ that the most expensive drug is alwayw the most effective drug, so by helping to changew perceptions, we can help people save monegy and still get the best treatment available.
” Thirty-onr percent of respondents indicated they knew that a brands name drug cost 50-70 percent more on average than its genericd counterpart. Seventy-one percent of consumers remain concerned aboutg drug costs with more than one infour (27 percent) havingh either delayed filling, not filled, or not taken as directerd a prescription drug to save Twenty-one percent of all respondents say they have talked to thei r doctor recently about switching to a less expensive drug. Fifty-sevenj percent of those polled said they take prescriptiondrugw weekly. Of those, 83 percent (or 47 percengt of the total take generics.
Of those who do not take generic drugs on aweeklyu basis, 58 percent say it is becausee there is no generic availabl for the drug they need. Sixty-four perceng of those who take generics say their doctotr recommended them and 43 percent say theirt pharmacistrecommended them. Of those who do not take generi drugs on aweekly basis, 58 percentg say they would if theier pharmacist brought a generic to their attentiom as a less expensive, identicalo substitute; and 52 percent say theif doctor would have to recommenf it.
And, while research has shown that generics have saved the healthb care system anestimated $734 billion in the last 10 two-thirds of those surveyefd don’t know the true cost differences between generidc and brand name drugs, according to the survey conducteed by , a leading pharmacy benefit management “Using generics helps make health care more affordable without compromising results,” Jacqueline Kosecoff, Prescriptioj Solutions CEO said in a news “Many Americans erroneously believ that the most expensive drug is alwayw the most effective drug, so by helping to changew perceptions, we can help people save monegy and still get the best treatment available.
” Thirty-onr percent of respondents indicated they knew that a brands name drug cost 50-70 percent more on average than its genericd counterpart. Seventy-one percent of consumers remain concerned aboutg drug costs with more than one infour (27 percent) havingh either delayed filling, not filled, or not taken as directerd a prescription drug to save Twenty-one percent of all respondents say they have talked to thei r doctor recently about switching to a less expensive drug. Fifty-sevenj percent of those polled said they take prescriptiondrugw weekly. Of those, 83 percent (or 47 percengt of the total take generics.
Of those who do not take generic drugs on aweeklyu basis, 58 percent say it is becausee there is no generic availabl for the drug they need. Sixty-four perceng of those who take generics say their doctotr recommended them and 43 percent say theirt pharmacistrecommended them. Of those who do not take generi drugs on aweekly basis, 58 percentg say they would if theier pharmacist brought a generic to their attentiom as a less expensive, identicalo substitute; and 52 percent say theif doctor would have to recommenf it.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Omidyar Network gives $4M to government transparency group - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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Redwood City-based Omidyar Network, a philanthropic investment firm started bySan Jose-basedd (NASDAQ:EBAY) founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam, has committec a total of $8 million to Sunlightr since 2007. "With this latest grant, whicb includes the potential for futureematching funds, Omidyar Networkk is furthering its commitment to Sunlight's work to use onlinde platforms and technologies to ensure visibilithy into government activity," the two organizationse said. In conjunction with the funding, Omidyar Network partnerd Matt Halprin will jointhe board.
He will be joined by Stacyu Donohue, a director at Omidyar Network, who leads the organization's governmeng transparency investment area. Donohue will take an observer seat onthe
Redwood City-based Omidyar Network, a philanthropic investment firm started bySan Jose-basedd (NASDAQ:EBAY) founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife Pam, has committec a total of $8 million to Sunlightr since 2007. "With this latest grant, whicb includes the potential for futureematching funds, Omidyar Networkk is furthering its commitment to Sunlight's work to use onlinde platforms and technologies to ensure visibilithy into government activity," the two organizationse said. In conjunction with the funding, Omidyar Network partnerd Matt Halprin will jointhe board.
He will be joined by Stacyu Donohue, a director at Omidyar Network, who leads the organization's governmeng transparency investment area. Donohue will take an observer seat onthe
Thursday, September 15, 2011
The Mill Condominiums opens - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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will be held this weekend. A preview for Realtoras will be held June 19 from8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tourxs for the public will be held June 19 from4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locatee at 20 Elm St., the $30 millionb project was once a glove factory that stood thre estories high. Today it’s a 6.5-storhy building with 52 residential condo and 12commercial units. Pricexs range from the $200,000s to $1.3 The developer is Bruces Levinsky of inSaratoga Springs, who has turned his attention to Glens Falls after spending more than thred decades building numerous medical facilities and mixed-use properties in Saratoga Springs.
The timing of the grand opening isn’ ideal, given the downturn in the economy and the slow realestatw market. “The market is what it is,” said the listintg broker, Cecil Provost of . “I think if Brucre had a choice he would have had it read two years ago or two yearsfrom now.” Provost said there were hundredw of inquiries during construction of the condox and he expects a strong turnout at the granr opening. For more information, go to .
will be held this weekend. A preview for Realtoras will be held June 19 from8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tourxs for the public will be held June 19 from4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locatee at 20 Elm St., the $30 millionb project was once a glove factory that stood thre estories high. Today it’s a 6.5-storhy building with 52 residential condo and 12commercial units. Pricexs range from the $200,000s to $1.3 The developer is Bruces Levinsky of inSaratoga Springs, who has turned his attention to Glens Falls after spending more than thred decades building numerous medical facilities and mixed-use properties in Saratoga Springs.
The timing of the grand opening isn’ ideal, given the downturn in the economy and the slow realestatw market. “The market is what it is,” said the listintg broker, Cecil Provost of . “I think if Brucre had a choice he would have had it read two years ago or two yearsfrom now.” Provost said there were hundredw of inquiries during construction of the condox and he expects a strong turnout at the granr opening. For more information, go to .
Monday, September 12, 2011
Incline project pulled into Health Alliance-GCAP dispute - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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They blame a recent snag in leas negotiations with the and the West Side medicak practiceGCAP ( ). Both are now adversariezs in a court case in which from thehospital group, citing numerousd contract violations. Among those alleged violations, as outlinedr in June 3 letter to Health Alliance CEOKen Hanover, was the “abandonmen of the Incline Project” by the Healt Alliance. The 30-doctor primary-care group has committed to leasing two-thirds of a 22,000-square-foort office building that’s part of the project’s first phase. GCAP is owneed by the Health Alliance.
In the weekw leading up to the lawsuit, it refusec to guarantee GCAP’s pending lease “The Health Alliance is only willing to give a limited guarante e atthis time,” said John Cranley, an investo r in the Incline Squarre project. “This is my language, not but what they’re offering is some form of a limited guarantee. We’re trying to get from them what that looks We have a financing commitment in subject to figuring this Cranley isn’t sure what impact GCAP’s lawsuitr will have on negotiations, nor is he sure when constructiobn will begin on the project.
A grouop of West Side investors have been pursuinga mixed-uses project on land surrounding the Queens Towerf high-rise since 2005. The latest plan involves $20 million in new construction, at the apex of a hill whered the Price Hill Inclineonce ran. The firsr phase is expected to includethe GCAP-anchored office 39 apartment units and a 5,000-square-foogt restaurant and beer garden on the site of the old WSAI radioo station. The residential and retaik components are separately financed from the office building.
Cranley said that could permity that portion of the development to break ground this GCAP remains committed to the project and is optimistic the leasew problem will be saidMark Rudemiller, a physician and boarrd member with the group. Rudemiller said 15 GCAP doctors are investord in the project and are willing to anchor the development with or without the support of theHealth “We can’t do it now because we’re stil employees of the Health Alliance. We can’t do it ourselves because we technically don’t exist at this point,” he said. “No bank woulf honor that.
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They blame a recent snag in leas negotiations with the and the West Side medicak practiceGCAP ( ). Both are now adversariezs in a court case in which from thehospital group, citing numerousd contract violations. Among those alleged violations, as outlinedr in June 3 letter to Health Alliance CEOKen Hanover, was the “abandonmen of the Incline Project” by the Healt Alliance. The 30-doctor primary-care group has committed to leasing two-thirds of a 22,000-square-foort office building that’s part of the project’s first phase. GCAP is owneed by the Health Alliance.
In the weekw leading up to the lawsuit, it refusec to guarantee GCAP’s pending lease “The Health Alliance is only willing to give a limited guarante e atthis time,” said John Cranley, an investo r in the Incline Squarre project. “This is my language, not but what they’re offering is some form of a limited guarantee. We’re trying to get from them what that looks We have a financing commitment in subject to figuring this Cranley isn’t sure what impact GCAP’s lawsuitr will have on negotiations, nor is he sure when constructiobn will begin on the project.
A grouop of West Side investors have been pursuinga mixed-uses project on land surrounding the Queens Towerf high-rise since 2005. The latest plan involves $20 million in new construction, at the apex of a hill whered the Price Hill Inclineonce ran. The firsr phase is expected to includethe GCAP-anchored office 39 apartment units and a 5,000-square-foogt restaurant and beer garden on the site of the old WSAI radioo station. The residential and retaik components are separately financed from the office building.
Cranley said that could permity that portion of the development to break ground this GCAP remains committed to the project and is optimistic the leasew problem will be saidMark Rudemiller, a physician and boarrd member with the group. Rudemiller said 15 GCAP doctors are investord in the project and are willing to anchor the development with or without the support of theHealth “We can’t do it now because we’re stil employees of the Health Alliance. We can’t do it ourselves because we technically don’t exist at this point,” he said. “No bank woulf honor that.
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Saturday, September 10, 2011
Fantasy Football Week 1: 3 Sleeper QB's You'll Wish You Started - Bleacher Report
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Bleacher Report | Fantasy Football Week 1: 3 Sleeper QB's You'll Wish You Started Bleacher Report Quarterback is the most important position in football therefore also the most important position in fantasy football. If a team succeeds in their league it is because they have a great number one and number two quarterback. The real issue is sometimes ... |
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Airmen deserve fair compensation - AirForceTimes.com
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Airmen deserve fair compensation AirForceTimes.com When an Air Force doctor makes a medical mistake that ruins an airman's life, there should be some recourse for the airman and his family. If he had been a civilian, Senior Airman Colton Read could have ... |
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Environmental Tectonics stock to be delisted from NYSE Amex - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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The Southampton, Pa., maker of flighft simulators, hyperbaric chambers and other equipment said it is in discussionss to have its stocko quoted for trading on the Over the CounterBulletin Board. ETC’s board of directords decided to delistthe company’s stock from the NYSE Amex because the terms of , H.F. Lenfest, won’tf allow the company to remain in compliance with a NYSE Amex rule forcontinued listing. ETC (NYSE Amex:ETC) said its board regrets the compangy couldn’t structure the financingf on terms that would allow it to complh with NYSE Amex continuefdlisting rules, but the board felt the financiny was critical to ETC’s continue operation and growth.
The companu said it feels investore will be adequately served by other alternatives to the NYSE such as the Over the CounterBulletin Board, becauswe of the light trading volume of its stock. ETC also said the delistin of its common stock will provide it with greater corporate flexibility and allow it to deployg more resources to its corebusinesss operations. ETC said it intends to continue to complhy with its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchangde Actof 1934.
The Southampton, Pa., maker of flighft simulators, hyperbaric chambers and other equipment said it is in discussionss to have its stocko quoted for trading on the Over the CounterBulletin Board. ETC’s board of directords decided to delistthe company’s stock from the NYSE Amex because the terms of , H.F. Lenfest, won’tf allow the company to remain in compliance with a NYSE Amex rule forcontinued listing. ETC (NYSE Amex:ETC) said its board regrets the compangy couldn’t structure the financingf on terms that would allow it to complh with NYSE Amex continuefdlisting rules, but the board felt the financiny was critical to ETC’s continue operation and growth.
The companu said it feels investore will be adequately served by other alternatives to the NYSE such as the Over the CounterBulletin Board, becauswe of the light trading volume of its stock. ETC also said the delistin of its common stock will provide it with greater corporate flexibility and allow it to deployg more resources to its corebusinesss operations. ETC said it intends to continue to complhy with its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchangde Actof 1934.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Schwarzenegger orders third furlough day, calls for special session - Sacramento Business Journal:
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Failure to pass a budgeyt by midnight Tuesday ups the shortfall to morethan $26 billioh due to the loss of education-related budget Schwarzenegger said at a press conference He also announced an executive order adding a third furlougyh day each month for statde workers though June 30, a move expected to free up an additional $425 million in the new fiscalo year. State workers will be furloughed the firsr three Fridays of each month except when they will commence July 10 and run for three state labor secretary Vickie Bradshaw said at thepresa conference.
Some workers, such as stat firefighters and the people who process unemployment claims, will be exempt from Furlough Fridays, Bradshas said. Although the governor called for the special it is up to the Legislature toscheduld it. When it will be held is yet to be Schwarzenegger will meet with the state controllerd and state treasurer later Wednesday to discuss a plan to beginn paying state billswith IOUs, and the governord said he plans to approach bankxs about honoring them. The governor also declarexd he will not sign any legislationh unrelated to the budget that is notabsolutelg essential.
“In the midsg of a budget crisis, they are debatinb cow tails,” he added, referrintg to a bill discussed in a legislative committee last week that woulr ban a practice of dockingcow tails.
Failure to pass a budgeyt by midnight Tuesday ups the shortfall to morethan $26 billioh due to the loss of education-related budget Schwarzenegger said at a press conference He also announced an executive order adding a third furlougyh day each month for statde workers though June 30, a move expected to free up an additional $425 million in the new fiscalo year. State workers will be furloughed the firsr three Fridays of each month except when they will commence July 10 and run for three state labor secretary Vickie Bradshaw said at thepresa conference.
Some workers, such as stat firefighters and the people who process unemployment claims, will be exempt from Furlough Fridays, Bradshas said. Although the governor called for the special it is up to the Legislature toscheduld it. When it will be held is yet to be Schwarzenegger will meet with the state controllerd and state treasurer later Wednesday to discuss a plan to beginn paying state billswith IOUs, and the governord said he plans to approach bankxs about honoring them. The governor also declarexd he will not sign any legislationh unrelated to the budget that is notabsolutelg essential.
“In the midsg of a budget crisis, they are debatinb cow tails,” he added, referrintg to a bill discussed in a legislative committee last week that woulr ban a practice of dockingcow tails.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Two People Indicted For Three Bank Robberies On The Western Slope - KJCT8.com
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Two People Indicted For Three Bank Robberies On The Western Slope KJCT8.com DENVER, Colo. -- There are some new developments in the case of two people charged with several bank robberies in Western Colorado. Troy A. Ashley, age 24, and Brandon D. Smith, age 33, were indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver late yesterday on ... Two men indicted in three Western Slope robberies Grand Junction pair indicted in connection with three Western Slope bank robberies |
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