4 Va communities receive federal police hiring grants Washington Post By AP, RICHMOND, Va. รข€" Four Virginia communities will share more than $2.3 million in US Department of Justice police hiring grants. The grants were awarded this week through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. ... |
Friday, September 30, 2011
4 Va communities receive federal police hiring grants - Washington Post
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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
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