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million is headed to Dublin and undetr a second round of state grantss aimed at cutting dieseoengine emissions. The on Monday announced recipients of the secondr and final round of Diesel Emissions Reduction a $19.8 million programn created in 2008. The first round sent nearlyg $7.3 million to 10 organizations, including the , operator of the region’s bus In the winners disclosed Monday, Dublihn was cleared for $464,658 while the Columbus school systemn receiveda $918,020 grant. Officialzs from Dublin and the school district told thestate they’rd using the money to replace vehicled with lower-emission alternatives.
Dublin plans to replace eight 1999- or 2000-model short-hauo diesel trucks, while the school district is using its grangt to replace 15 buses producein 1990. Projects that received awards are required to put up at leasrt 20 percent of the cost inmatching funds. The grant programn looks specifically at publiv and private diesel equipment owner s in Ohio counties that fall short of airqualityu standards. The largest grant among the 16 went to the and to refitf four locomotives with new That Cincinnati-area project was awarded $4.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Join rest of ACC in quarterback flux FSU, UM - Orlando Sentinel
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Join rest of ACC in quarterback flux FSU, UM Orlando Sentinel PINEHURST, NC â€" The same nerves and anxiety that most backup quarterbacks go through when thrust unexpectedly into a ballgame completely bypassed EJ Manuel. Whenever the young quarterback relieved starter Christian Ponder in Florida State's games the ... |
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Despite Roundup decline, Monsanto expects to meet earnings guidance - St. Louis Business Journal:
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Monsanto said it now expects ongoing earnings-per-share guidance of abouty $4.40 per share, the lowest poinf in its previously announced rangeof $4.4 to $4.50. The results would mean 20 percent growtb yearover year. Monsanto said it expects its seeds and traits segmeng to deliver gross profiyt toward the upper end of its priotr guidanceof $4.4 billion to $4.5 billion in fiscakl year 2009 but that it now believe the Roundup and glyphosate business will generate $2 billion in gross down from its previoux forecast of $2.4 billion. Because of the “faster-than-anticipated in Roundup profits, the company now expects to delivetr third-quarter earnings of about $1.
15 per "Even in the face of a $400 million decline in our expecterd gross profitfrom Roundup, we can see a path to our fifthg consecutive year of 20 percent or greatef earnings growth and a lift in gross margins this year of more than threed percentage points for the entire company," said Hugh Grant, Monsantol chairman, president and chief executive, in a Creve Coeur, Mo.-based Monsanto (NYSE: MON) is one of the largesf employers in St. Louis with 4,000 local employees.
Monsanto said it now expects ongoing earnings-per-share guidance of abouty $4.40 per share, the lowest poinf in its previously announced rangeof $4.4 to $4.50. The results would mean 20 percent growtb yearover year. Monsanto said it expects its seeds and traits segmeng to deliver gross profiyt toward the upper end of its priotr guidanceof $4.4 billion to $4.5 billion in fiscakl year 2009 but that it now believe the Roundup and glyphosate business will generate $2 billion in gross down from its previoux forecast of $2.4 billion. Because of the “faster-than-anticipated in Roundup profits, the company now expects to delivetr third-quarter earnings of about $1.
15 per "Even in the face of a $400 million decline in our expecterd gross profitfrom Roundup, we can see a path to our fifthg consecutive year of 20 percent or greatef earnings growth and a lift in gross margins this year of more than threed percentage points for the entire company," said Hugh Grant, Monsantol chairman, president and chief executive, in a Creve Coeur, Mo.-based Monsanto (NYSE: MON) is one of the largesf employers in St. Louis with 4,000 local employees.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Think before you shoot company videos for the Web - Business First of Louisville:
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Usually, it’s the case of a tree falling in the If no one knows your video is out howwould anyone, and most important, your potential clients, find it? To produce and post a worthwhile video, plan befor you break out the The first thing to know is if your targett market uses the Web at all. Do they have the the knowledge andthe inclination? If not, choose another method, or aim for a new Web-savvuy market. Based on your who are your customers? Bass fisherman? Grea t Dane owners? Parents of kids with learning challenges? Young guys who knit scarves? Who do you want to gain as clients?
What are their habitss and interests, their likes, wants, how does your product fit intotheir lives? And why do they or should they prefere yours? A simple start is to survey your existing clients. Talk with them informally or even creatra survey, online or otherwise. From these decide what you willshoot (product demos, customer behind-the-scenes stuff, company history) and you might recognize potentialk new uses or customers. This is the good old-fashionee marketing approach. But doing it just for fun can work, too. Similatr to sponsorship, you attach your name to something funny, amazing, or otherwise worth looking at and therefored build your brand by associating your companywith it.
These are the videoes that get forwarded all overthe Web. Branchingg off from the “justy for fun aspect” is the “because we like motivation. Create content on subjects you find interesting or want to Chances are other people are seekingy information onthe subject, too. You will become a sourcr for somethingpeople want, raisee your brand awareness and give it dimension, all whiled doing something you like. Caution: remembefr that you are what and howyou deliver. Don’g post anything that will reflectt negatively onyour brand, conflic with its nature or offend your customers. Don’t chaser perfection, but make sure you craftt your video with somebasiv editing.
Sound is critical. Be close to your speakiny subject. Take your raw footagse and at least cut out dead time with editingt software suchas Microsoft’s Movie Makerd or Apple’s iMovie. There also are affordable third-party software packages such as AdobePremierr Elements. Once you’ve edited the video so it’zs not too long, confusing or you must establish a video account on a site such as Myspace or Vimeo and prepareto upload. The process asks for a title, descriptiobn and tags. Back to the tree fallingb in the woods. How you title, tag and describre your video determines who, if will find it in a search. The title shouldc be short, interesting and to the point.
The descriptionm should include yourWeb site, more about your busineszs and more on the topic. Use it to your Anyone clicking onthe “more button on a Youtube videi is interested in the vide or its creator. But stay away from a page wortyh of information by distilling your page down to a Tags act as hooks that will pull your video up in an Interneg orYoutube search. Your customer survey comes in handhfor tagging. Are there recurring words or phrases? Use them.
For a business promo, includer terms that describe who and what you are and term s that describe the need you If your video is about somethingh you wantto support, treat it The trick is to not only think about what your vide o contains, such as things, people, but also think about what it means and relatese to, in other words, Include the adjectives you wouldf use to describe the subject to someone. Disclaimer: If you followw all of these you might still end up with adud video. Chalok that up to individuals’ natural skillsa or lack thereof. Not enough can be said for the equipment and experienceof professionals.
Usually, it’s the case of a tree falling in the If no one knows your video is out howwould anyone, and most important, your potential clients, find it? To produce and post a worthwhile video, plan befor you break out the The first thing to know is if your targett market uses the Web at all. Do they have the the knowledge andthe inclination? If not, choose another method, or aim for a new Web-savvuy market. Based on your who are your customers? Bass fisherman? Grea t Dane owners? Parents of kids with learning challenges? Young guys who knit scarves? Who do you want to gain as clients?
What are their habitss and interests, their likes, wants, how does your product fit intotheir lives? And why do they or should they prefere yours? A simple start is to survey your existing clients. Talk with them informally or even creatra survey, online or otherwise. From these decide what you willshoot (product demos, customer behind-the-scenes stuff, company history) and you might recognize potentialk new uses or customers. This is the good old-fashionee marketing approach. But doing it just for fun can work, too. Similatr to sponsorship, you attach your name to something funny, amazing, or otherwise worth looking at and therefored build your brand by associating your companywith it.
These are the videoes that get forwarded all overthe Web. Branchingg off from the “justy for fun aspect” is the “because we like motivation. Create content on subjects you find interesting or want to Chances are other people are seekingy information onthe subject, too. You will become a sourcr for somethingpeople want, raisee your brand awareness and give it dimension, all whiled doing something you like. Caution: remembefr that you are what and howyou deliver. Don’g post anything that will reflectt negatively onyour brand, conflic with its nature or offend your customers. Don’t chaser perfection, but make sure you craftt your video with somebasiv editing.
Sound is critical. Be close to your speakiny subject. Take your raw footagse and at least cut out dead time with editingt software suchas Microsoft’s Movie Makerd or Apple’s iMovie. There also are affordable third-party software packages such as AdobePremierr Elements. Once you’ve edited the video so it’zs not too long, confusing or you must establish a video account on a site such as Myspace or Vimeo and prepareto upload. The process asks for a title, descriptiobn and tags. Back to the tree fallingb in the woods. How you title, tag and describre your video determines who, if will find it in a search. The title shouldc be short, interesting and to the point.
The descriptionm should include yourWeb site, more about your busineszs and more on the topic. Use it to your Anyone clicking onthe “more button on a Youtube videi is interested in the vide or its creator. But stay away from a page wortyh of information by distilling your page down to a Tags act as hooks that will pull your video up in an Interneg orYoutube search. Your customer survey comes in handhfor tagging. Are there recurring words or phrases? Use them.
For a business promo, includer terms that describe who and what you are and term s that describe the need you If your video is about somethingh you wantto support, treat it The trick is to not only think about what your vide o contains, such as things, people, but also think about what it means and relatese to, in other words, Include the adjectives you wouldf use to describe the subject to someone. Disclaimer: If you followw all of these you might still end up with adud video. Chalok that up to individuals’ natural skillsa or lack thereof. Not enough can be said for the equipment and experienceof professionals.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Higher Q2 Fees Aid Schwab; Trading Still Light In 'Cloudy' Times - Barron's (blog)
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Kansas City Star | Higher Q2 Fees Aid Schwab; Trading Still Light In 'Cloudy' Times Barron's (blog) Before markets opened, Schwab reported a 16% increase in quarterly net income as higher asset management fees helped to offset relatively light trading volume. In the quarter, the firm reported quarterly earnings reached $238 million, ... Schwab 2Q Profit Up 16%, Fee Revenue Offsets Weak Trading |
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Crushpad Syndicate Brings Crowdfunding to Wine - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
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Crushpad Syndicate Brings Crowdfunding to Wine San Francisco Chronicle (press release) An example of today's crowdfunded model is Savant Cellars, headed up by wine enthusiasts Stephen Barrett, Alvin Murgai and David DePoyster. David DePoyster from Little Rock, AR told us, "Our business plan calls for 175 investors from all across the ... |
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Prologis, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2011 Results on July 28, 2011 - Sacramento Bee
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Process & Control Today | Prologis, Inc. to Announce Second Quarter 2011 Results on July 28, 2011 Sacramento Bee If you want to discuss an issue with a specific user, click on his profile name and send him a direct message. • Do not copy and paste outside material into the comment box. • Don't repeat the same comment over and over. We heard you the first time. ... FirstMerit Announces Conference C » |
Monday, July 11, 2011
Lenovo rival buys Gateway for $710M - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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The deal, worth $1.90 per share of gives Acer a leg up in its worldwide battlerwith Morrisville-based Lenovo for marker share. The two companies have gone back and forth in varioues industry lists asthe world's No. 3 and No. 4 computerd makers, with Chinese-owned Lenovo reclaiming the No. 3 spot in the seconed quarter. It also marks a serious blow to , a Dutchn computer maker with a strong presencd inwestern Europe. Gateway - and now, therefore, Acer - has the righta to a first crack at any deal with Packard An acquisition of Packard would have helped Lenovk boost its presencein Europe, where the company's sale are negligible.
If Acer does acquire both Gateway andPackarde Bell, it should be able to ship well over 20 millioj personal computers annually - more than enough to bump it back above Lenovo for world No. 3. Lenovo, founded in now maintains a headquartersin Morrisville. It employs 1,350 in the Triangle.
The deal, worth $1.90 per share of gives Acer a leg up in its worldwide battlerwith Morrisville-based Lenovo for marker share. The two companies have gone back and forth in varioues industry lists asthe world's No. 3 and No. 4 computerd makers, with Chinese-owned Lenovo reclaiming the No. 3 spot in the seconed quarter. It also marks a serious blow to , a Dutchn computer maker with a strong presencd inwestern Europe. Gateway - and now, therefore, Acer - has the righta to a first crack at any deal with Packard An acquisition of Packard would have helped Lenovk boost its presencein Europe, where the company's sale are negligible.
If Acer does acquire both Gateway andPackarde Bell, it should be able to ship well over 20 millioj personal computers annually - more than enough to bump it back above Lenovo for world No. 3. Lenovo, founded in now maintains a headquartersin Morrisville. It employs 1,350 in the Triangle.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
First Chicago fails, Wintrust takes over assets - Chicago Tribune
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Press TV | First Chicago fails, Wintrust takes over assets Chicago Tribune First Chicago Bank & Trust failed Friday, and its assets and deposits were taken over by Lake Forest-based Wintrust Financial Corp. Since April 2010, Wintrust, which has assets of $14.1 billion, has acquired six collapsed lenders with total assets of ... First Citizens Bank Purchases Certain Assets, Assumes Certain Liabilities of ... Three US banks in Illinois, Colorado close-FDIC First Chicago Bank & Trust Closed â€" Illinois's Billion Dollar Bank Failure |
Thursday, July 7, 2011
UNH prof suspended for indecent exposure may be eligible for $73g buyout - Foster's Daily Democrat
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UNH prof suspended for indecent exposure may be eligible for $73g buyout Foster's Daily Democrat DURHAM â€" A University of New Hampshire professor who exposed himself to a woman and her daughter in Milford almost two years ago could be eligible for a buyout worth almost $73000 when he returns to his job this spring. ... |
Monday, July 4, 2011
Developers weathering market
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Several major projects that either came on the markef recently or are under construction are helping push vacancy rates higher and leasewrates lower. That’s good for bad for owners and developers. But it’es not just an oversupply of space coupled with a shortagew of tenantdemand that’s hurtinhg property owners. High construction costs, includinfg for interior tenant finishes, and worried lenders are also weighing on the said Michele Laumerat . From a developer’s perspective, “You’ve got the perfec t storm,” Laumer said.
In Cincinnati, they are alreadg having a tough time leasing newly completed office buildings such as Redstonwin Kenwood, Columbia Square in Columbia Tusculum and Keystone Park in With the economy sinking, no additional projectsz are expected to get under way without substantiall preleasing. That means “every bit of 50 if not more,” said Scott a broker at who is trying to line up tenantes for aproposed 300,000-square-foort office tower for the “Cincinnati has weathered the storm fairly well.
We’re not at a pointr where we’re significantly overbuilt,” Yards If a large corporation or law firmwanted 100,000 square it’s tough to put together that much desirable “There’s not a lot of alternativews for big blocks of space,” he said. At least, not at the Lurking on the horizon, however, is ’sd Queen City Square skyscraper, which opens downtow in 2011. The 840,000-square-fooyt office tower has about 300,000 square feet stilo available.
And the 530,00p square feet that’s preleased by will creat e an exodus out ofthat company’s current quarters at 580 Walnut and 525 Add in the proposed Banks officwe space, impending consolidations by the othet kind of banks, and a few other smaller projects, and the markegt is clearly shifting in the directioh of “overbuilt.” Dave Neyer, CEO of , said no one is doingg speculative office developments in this environment, but projects can be done if a tenant commits up fron t for a sizeable chunk of “A user-driven project makes sense,” he said.
The initiaol office building at Neyer’s Linden Pointe office park in Norwooxd is about 90percent leased, he said, and a secon building could get under way if it had a 50,000-square-footr anchor tenant. Neyer is also renovating the 150,000-square-foot former Hennegan Printing building at West Third and Centrao Avenue downtownfor ’s new headquarters. The rapidlgy expanding joint venture is expectedx to move inthis summer. Laumer cited otheer bright spots, too, such as relocation to the former Gruen Watch building on East It more than doubled its space. “There are deala being transacted, and there are businessews thatare growing,” Laumer said.
landlords are happily accepting offersa now that they would have cringed at only a few monthswago – including lowered lease early termination rights and rent abatements. In the past they’d have “Why would I do this deal?” Laumer But they’re quickly coming around to the realizatiobthat “it might be the best deal you’rwe going to get for threes years.” Several major projects are changin the office space landscape in a tougyh time. Western & Southern Financial Group'a Queen City Square openx in 2011, and an office tower is plannedc forthe Banks.
Several major projects that either came on the markef recently or are under construction are helping push vacancy rates higher and leasewrates lower. That’s good for bad for owners and developers. But it’es not just an oversupply of space coupled with a shortagew of tenantdemand that’s hurtinhg property owners. High construction costs, includinfg for interior tenant finishes, and worried lenders are also weighing on the said Michele Laumerat . From a developer’s perspective, “You’ve got the perfec t storm,” Laumer said.
In Cincinnati, they are alreadg having a tough time leasing newly completed office buildings such as Redstonwin Kenwood, Columbia Square in Columbia Tusculum and Keystone Park in With the economy sinking, no additional projectsz are expected to get under way without substantiall preleasing. That means “every bit of 50 if not more,” said Scott a broker at who is trying to line up tenantes for aproposed 300,000-square-foort office tower for the “Cincinnati has weathered the storm fairly well.
We’re not at a pointr where we’re significantly overbuilt,” Yards If a large corporation or law firmwanted 100,000 square it’s tough to put together that much desirable “There’s not a lot of alternativews for big blocks of space,” he said. At least, not at the Lurking on the horizon, however, is ’sd Queen City Square skyscraper, which opens downtow in 2011. The 840,000-square-fooyt office tower has about 300,000 square feet stilo available.
And the 530,00p square feet that’s preleased by will creat e an exodus out ofthat company’s current quarters at 580 Walnut and 525 Add in the proposed Banks officwe space, impending consolidations by the othet kind of banks, and a few other smaller projects, and the markegt is clearly shifting in the directioh of “overbuilt.” Dave Neyer, CEO of , said no one is doingg speculative office developments in this environment, but projects can be done if a tenant commits up fron t for a sizeable chunk of “A user-driven project makes sense,” he said.
The initiaol office building at Neyer’s Linden Pointe office park in Norwooxd is about 90percent leased, he said, and a secon building could get under way if it had a 50,000-square-footr anchor tenant. Neyer is also renovating the 150,000-square-foot former Hennegan Printing building at West Third and Centrao Avenue downtownfor ’s new headquarters. The rapidlgy expanding joint venture is expectedx to move inthis summer. Laumer cited otheer bright spots, too, such as relocation to the former Gruen Watch building on East It more than doubled its space. “There are deala being transacted, and there are businessews thatare growing,” Laumer said.
landlords are happily accepting offersa now that they would have cringed at only a few monthswago – including lowered lease early termination rights and rent abatements. In the past they’d have “Why would I do this deal?” Laumer But they’re quickly coming around to the realizatiobthat “it might be the best deal you’rwe going to get for threes years.” Several major projects are changin the office space landscape in a tougyh time. Western & Southern Financial Group'a Queen City Square openx in 2011, and an office tower is plannedc forthe Banks.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Dodgers reissue payroll checks after several bounce - SportingNews.com
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Dodgers reissue payroll checks after several bounce SportingNews.com A number of team employees' paychecks bounced this week, days after team owner Frank McCourt filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Los Angeles Times reported that players and full-time front office employees were not affected. ... |
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