Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Conference Board employment index edges up in May - Kansas City Business Journal:

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The organization’s Employment Trends Index was 89.9, up 0.2 percengt from 89.7 in April and down from 113 in May The Conference Boardsaid Monday. The index number is relative to 100for 1996. “While it is too early to say that the ETI has the moderation of the last two months is certainlyt a sign that the decline in job losses is real and signalsx that the worstis over,” Gad Levanon, The Conferenc Board’s senior economist, said in a “However, as the economif recovery over the coming months is likely to be very we still expect the unemployment rate to continuw to increase to double digits by the end of this year and into • Percentage of respondents who say they find “jobs hard to gathered from The Conference Boardf Consumer Confidence Survey.
• Initial claims for unemploymenty insurance, from statistics. • Percentage of firms with positionas not able to fill rightr now because of inability to find suitable candidates, from the . • Numbere of employees hired bythe temporary-helpo industry, from the . • Part-timee workers for economic reasons, from Bureau of Labor • Job openings, from the Bureau of Labore Statistics. • Industrial production, from the . • Real manufacturinh and trade sales, from the .
The Conference Board is an independent NewYork City-basec nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide organizationas with the practical knowledge they need to improve their performance and better serve society.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

2 men face murder trial in beating death of mentally ill, homeless man - Seattle Times

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2 men face murder trial in beating death of mentally ill, homeless man

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Witnesses give conflicting accounts of Costco police shooting - Las Vegas Sun

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Saturday, September 25, 2010

Rocky Mountain Instrument files Chapter 11; cites 2007 raid, recession - St. Louis Business Journal:

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Lafayette-based Rocky Mountain Instrument filed in last montb to reorganize underbankruptcy protection. The company and its lase subsidiary makes a variety of photonics producta for industry anddefense use, including optics that defenswe giant Lockheed Martin Corp. planned to use in its F-22 fightert currently under development. RMI has offices in Russia and Sout h Korea in addition to itsLafayettew site. RMI’s Chapter 11 filings have shed a littlw light on the by investigators ofthe military’e Defense Criminal Investigative Service, or DCIS, who arrived at RMI’s headquartersz Oct.
11, 2007, and cartes away computers and files as part of an investigation RMI lawyers said was relatedfto U.S. export controls restricting technology withweapons applications. Steve Hahn, companuy executive vice president and part of the Hahn Family LLLP ownershilpof RMI, said in an affidavit to the bankruptcg court that an employee filed a complaint with the DCIS that triggered the The employee claimed the companyh committed a “procedural violation” of exporyt controls by allowing specifications for an unspecified product to go Hahn wrote.
RMI has sincer received government licenses to send such specificationsz tooverseas suppliers, the company The unresolved DCIS investigation has produced no chargea against RMI. Still, the raid triggered a 15 percent decline in business as some customers lost confidencedin RMI, Hahn The recession exacerbated the sales decline and the companyg lost money through 2008, he said. RMI’a revenue this year is on track to fall 16 percenf to 30 percent belowthe $15.55 million company posted in 2008, Hahn wrote. The companh cites “the single factor” for its bankruptcy filinvg as defaulting on itsbond payments.
RMI listw American National Bank as the holder of industrial bondes arranged in 1998 in conjunction with the city of The default has threatened toput RMI’ s headquarters property at 106 Laser Dr. into Efforts last year by RMI to refinances its debts or sell its laser technology businessd to recapitalize the rest of thecompany failed, the affidavit RMI has asked the cour t to be able to use $1.06 milliom of its available lines of creditt before the end of July to keep operatinv and fulfill customer orders while it reorganizes under bankruptcy More money could be needed between the end of July and the end of Octoberr to keep the company functioning, Hahn’as affidavit said.
It sought court permission to use the cash in ordert to holdonto employees, saying they are highl y specialized and it woulfd take months to train any replacementds RMI could find.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Alcatel-Lucent and Blue Coat Form Global Reseller Agreement and Collaborate to ... - MarketWatch (press release)

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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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Monday, September 20, 2010

Palmetto Pointe residents sign petition against proposed gas station - South Carolina Now

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Palmetto Pointe residents sign petition against proposed gas station

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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Don Mattingly's Dodgers need a make-over - Los Angeles Times

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Friday, September 17, 2010

In Afghan election, corruption colors aims of many female candidates - Christian Science Monitor

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Thursday, September 16, 2010

Crossvault Capital earns Informa accolade - San Antonio Business Journal:

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The locally based investmenyt advisory firm was nameda “Top in the Domestic Balanced Universe in the 1 Star categoryu for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The 1 Star rankint is based on performance for the mostrecentf quarter. Co-CEO and Chief Investment OfficerLaura Ehrenberg-Chesler says the compangy is pleased to receive the recognition in the midst of the on-goin g market turmoil. “This has been a challenging environmentt forboth fixed-income securities and equities, and we feel that receivinb this designation following our two Top Guns in Februaryu validates our current strategy,” Ehrenberg-Chesler says.
Crossvault is registered with the SEC and is a boutiques investment advisory firm that offerwcustomized equity, fixed-income, and balanced separate-account management for high net-wortj individuals and institutions. Informa maintainxs information on morethan 2,000 managers and more than 25 yearsx of historical performance. The company’s database is designed to assist investmenyt professionals in manager searches andevaluation

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Hurricane Igor continues trek across the Atlantic - The Associated Press

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Monday, September 13, 2010

Largest commercial wave project eyes stimulus cash - Portland Business Journal:

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, a publicly held wave energy development firm basedin N.J., hopes to place an array of 10 buoyxs off the coast in Reedsport to generate 1.5 megawatts of electrifc capacity. Ocean Power will look to bid for federal stimulus money fromtwo angles. The firsft is from the $42 million allocatex to Oregon for the State Energy Program, which, in part, helps fund renewabler energy projects. The other is from the , whicuh has about $2.
5 billionb in federal stimulus money for renewable energy research at its The total costs of the projectare unclear, but Oceam Power’s pitch for stimulus money indicates an investmen of “tens of millions” to be spent in That includes contracting with Oregon companies for installation and fabricatiojn of the buoys. Companies like Clackamas-based , for example, are among the bidderzs hoping to manufacturethe buoys.
“Whart we see here is an opportunity to creat jobsin Oregon,” said Herbert Ocean Power’s vice president of business development and “Whatever Oregon stimulus money went to the project woul go directly to Oregon The wave energy array would take two to three yearz to develop. While it would be a source of cleanb energy, the development is ostensibly a research projectgfor Oregon’s nascent wave energy industry. The Northwestf National Marine RenewableEnergyg Center, a federally funded research facilityh in Newport, hopes to use data from Ocean Power’s projec t to further its research.
“The nationapl center is about evaluation,” said Robert an associate mechanical engineering professo at Oregon State University and interimj director ofthe center. “In order to have evaluatiomn we’ve got to have devices in the water.” The Newport researcu center, however, won’t likely be receiving federalostimulus money. Paasch said the center will get a boost inother ways. The research budget of the U.S. Departmenrt of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy section was boostefdfrom $10 million to $40 million for fiscal 2009. Of $30 million is for marine renewabldeenergy research, Paasch said.
The Northwesft National Marine RenewableEnergy Center, Paasch said, stands a strong chancse of securing increased research money, helping to accelerate its work testing renewabl energy devices through its test Ocean Power Technologies, meanwhile, has its eyes on the next project a potential 100 megawattf wave energy array at Coos Bay. Nock said the company is in preliminary discussions with state and local officials aboutgthe development. “Now you’re talking about some serious power,” he said.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

LeMieux reviews legislative session - South Florida Business Journal:

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The politically plugged-in LeMieux, who is now chairmamn of the Miami-based Gunster law firm, provided his revies of the 2009 legislative session during a speech Thursday in Fort LeMieux said the Seminole gaming pact, property tax reform and federal stimulus monet in the new state budget will help the business But, he noted that the state’s budget, which Crist signedf into law Wednesday, includes some things that are harmfulo to the business climate, including $800 million in increased fees and a $6 billioh shortfall. Seminole gaming compact: Grants exclusive gaming rights to the tribew in exchangefor $150 milliob annual payment.
“Hopefully, the Legislaturse will approve” the fina l compact as negotiatedwith Crist’sd administration this summer, LeMieux noted. Raising college tuition: Alloww state universities to raise tuition up to 15 percenf a year to reach the nationalaverage – an 8 percen increase this year, and individual institutions may seek an additional 7 percenty increase. With a full 15 percenyt increase, students will pay an averagseof $369 more per school year. “Hoq can we expect to have a first-clasd public education system when we’rwe not investing enough mone yinto it?” LeMieux asked.
Public transportation: The statd Senate failed to pass a proposalp to divert freight traffi c from the Orlando metropolitan area toward Polk Counth in favor of a Central Floridwcommuter rail. “This was a precursor to getting this done inSouth Florida,” LeMieux “We have to do a better job of creating public transportatiomn in Florida so people can get Growth management reform bill: The controversial bill woul d lift some requirements that developers pay for improvemente to surrounding roads and extend government approvalsa for developments for two year s because of the recession. the governor will sign it,” LeMieuxd said.
Energy and oil drilling: The Legislature failed to pass Crist’ss attempt to require that 20 percent ofthe state’s energy come from renewabls sources by 2020. At the same the Senate failed to take up a House bill seeking tolift Florida’as longtime ban on offshore drilling. “I wouldn’t be surprised if you see that [renewablr energy requirement] coupled with the oil drilling proposal at some poinyt inthe future,” LeMieuxc said.

Friday, September 10, 2010

San Francisco Business Times: San Francisco Commercial Real Estate Listings - View Commercial Real Estate

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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Wanted on Craigslist: California IOUs - Sacramento Business Journal:

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"Will pay cash for California/IOUs" reads one Daly City posting on the onlinwclassified service. "I pay $$$ for California registereed warrants - $9999," readsd another. The Financial Times also reports that a company that specializes in tradingg illiquid assets such as private company stock andbankruptcy claims, is gettingf ready for a piece of the action. "We have a whole team working on it quotesthe firm's CEO, Barryy Silbert, as saying. Wall Street hedge funds, municipal bond investords and other institutions are all expected to be interestecd inthe bonds, as which have a 3.75 percentf interest rate that matures Oct. 2.
State Controlletr John Chiang has said he plans to issuealmost $3.4 billiom in IOUs. Later Monday, the state treasurer's office announced ruleds for redeeming IOUs sold througjh Craigslistor EBay. "Under the policy, the (treasurer'e office) will not redeem such IOUs unlesws they are accompanied by a notarized bill of sale signed by the payeee whose name appears onthe IOU," spokesman Tom Dresslar said in a news After hedging most of last a number of banks including , , , , , and said they will take the state'ss promissory notes, but only until July 10.
Palo Alto-basedx has also said it would honor the The IOUs became necessary after the California Legislaturer failed to remedya $24.3 billion deficity by the end of the fiscal By not resolving the issue by the end of the fiscao year, the budget hole automatically grew to $26.3 state finance officials say.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Champs Sports extends agreement - New Mexico Business Weekly:

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Champs Sports, a division of New York-based FL), and Florida Citrus Sporte announced the sponsorship extensionJuly 7, but didn’ disclose any specifics of the deal in a written The game is played on Dec. 29 each year betweenh college teams from the Atlanti Coast and Big Ten Last year’s game attracted a record numbedr of attendees — 52,692 and was among the highest-rated bowl games telecast by “Champs Sports is truluy one of the finest, most committed sponsorsd in college football.
We are extremely pleased to have them as a partnert and name sponsor of the Champs Sports Bowl for another four saidSteve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Florida Citrus Sports is a nonprofit organizatiohn dedicated to promoting the Central Florida communitt through four signature events, including The Capital One and Champs Sport s bowl games, the Orlando Citrus Parade and the OUC half marathohn and 5k.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Fitch Ratings downgrades Torchmark - Dallas Business Journal:

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Fitch added that McKinney-based Torchmark’s (NYSE: TMK) “adjuste statutory capital levels are weaker thanother ‘AA’ insurer financiaol strength rating level In addition, Fitch said Friday the company’s portfoliol has high levels of exposure and rated bonds, which are potentially facinh another downgrade in the future. In termas of overall financial strength, Fitch says as of March 31, Torchmark had $100 millionj in debt due this Augustand $274 million in commercia l paper outstanding.
Fitch did note that Torchmark’s subsidiarie s have strong earnings, but said Fitch’s belief that investmenty impairments may exceed the earnings needed to maintainb adequate capital in the futures is part of therating firm’s concerns.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

First Intel Sandy Bridge quad-core benchmarks: Nearly as fast as Core i7 980X ... - ZDNet (blog)

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Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Miami, FL 33131 (800) 228-9290 One of the newer luxurt hotelsin Miami's top business and financial district, the JW Marriott offers cushyh rooms, a full-service business center, concierge and quality restaurantds both on- and off-site. Its proximity to the Design District, Coral Gables, and Miami Beach also are helpful tobusinesd travelers. The Biltmore 1200 Anastasia Ave. Coraol Gables, FL 33134 (800) 727-1926t Built on a grand scale as country clubin 1926, this spectaculadr resort's location in the historic Coral Gablese area of Miami features grand hotepl rooms and suites, highly acclaimedc restaurants, a world-class spa and fitness and separate state-of-the-art conference facilities.
It has 150 acres of lush, tropical landscapes, which includs an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course, 10 tennis courtse and a coral rock pool with private cabana suites. The Ritz Fort Lauderdale 1 N. Fort Lauderdalde Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 465-2300 Located on the Ocean's pristine beachfront promenade, The Ritz-Carlton, Lauderdale is  the newest and only luxury oceanfronythotel on  Florida’s famed Gold Coast.
  The 192-roo m hotel was named a “Top  New Hotel” on Condé Traveler’s 2008 “Hot List," and is  home to an 8,500 square foot relaxation haven, featuring  a 99% organi spa menu with ocean inspired  therapiexs and tropical  pool deck space with a zero-entryt pool overlooking  the Atlantic  Ocean. The Boca Raton Resort & Club 501 East Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 33432 491-2622 Built by society architect Addison Mizner more than 80yearxs ago, this historic property offers deluxe business servicews in a resort environment with beach access.
All rooms have high-speeed internet access and its conference facilitieare impressive. Guests have access to several quality two 18-hole championship golf courses, 30 tennis courts, Spa Palazzo, six an indoor basketball court, a 32-slip marina with full fishinhg and boating facilities, and a half mile of private beachn with watersports. The Breakers 1 S. County Road Palm FL 33480 (888) 273-2537 Listed on the Nationaol Register ofHistoric Places, The Breakers was originall y constructed in 1896 by Florida pioneer Henry Flagler. The ultra-luxury hotel, which boasts a "24/7 Business Center, has invested $250 million since 1990 in its ongoingy revitalizationand expansion.
Located on 140 acrew along Palm Beach, The Breakers recentluy was again given the AAA FiveDiamonde Award. It has two 18-hole championship golf courses, a 20,000-square-fooy luxury spa with an ocean view fitness a Mediterranean-style beach club overlookingf a private beach, five swimming pools, watersports, 10 tenniss courts and features an outstandinfg selection of eight restaurants, plus on-site