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The stock finished trading at down 0.57 percent, after being down as more than 3 percenyt earlier in the day. Speculation ahead of the San Francisco eventt centered on if CEO Steve Jobs wouls make his first appearance since taking medica leave earlier this year and whethefr the company would unveil its nextgeneration iPhone. Jobs didn't make an but Bloomberg News cited unnamed sources Monday who said that he had been activelu involved inthe company's preparation for Monday's The new iPhone is nearly three times fastert to download Web page and comes with a 3-megapixek autofocus camera. It also has voice-control features and a built-ih compass.
The 3GS also has improved battery life with up to nine hourzon WiFi, 10 hours while watching 30 hours using audio, 12 hours using 2G talk and five hoursx using 3G talk. It also features a new built-im digital compass for instant Thenew iPhone, available in black and whitwe on June 19, will sell for $199 for a 16GB modepl and $299 for 32GB. — New versionxs of the MacBook Pro. A 15-incu version that starts at $1,699, a lower-pricee 17-inch that starts at $2,499 and a 13-inch version that startsd at $1,199. — Lower prices for the MacBook Air ultra-thib line, cutting $700 off the 128GB model to $1,799 and cuttingh $300 off the base model at $1,499.
— A new versiobn of the Mac operating Snow Leopard, that is faster to install and takews up 6 gigabytes less hard drive space. The new operatinv system comes with a new versio of the Safari Web browser that Apple says is more robust and faster thanprevious — New iPhone software including ability to cut and pastr data and an alert feature that helps userd find their device or remotely wipe its memort clean if it gets stolen and later restore it usingy an iTunes backup. Apple said at the conferencse that it has now sold more than 40 millionn iPhones and iPod Touches and that users of the devices have a choice of morethan 50,00o software applications they can download.
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понедельник, 27 июня 2011 г.
Cheering a Gay Marriage Law, and Its Champions - New York Times
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Globe and Mail | Cheering a Gay Marriage Law, and Its Champions New York Times More Photos » They came to shout, dance, cheer, strut, hug and shed tears of joy, knowing that on July 24, when the law takes effect, the season for tears will begin in earnest. The focus of much of the cheering was Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, a Democrat, ... New York Gay Marriage Supporters At The Stonew » |
пятница, 24 июня 2011 г.
Hammer time! England can forge a winning era under new Twenty20 captain Broad - Daily Mail
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Daily Mail | Hammer time! England can forge a winning era under new Twenty20 captain Broad Daily Mail It was hardly the most auspicious start for Stuart Broad's captaincy to fall head over heels over a medicine ball on the Bristol outfield. He will be determined that England do not take a similar tumble on Saturday. ... |
среда, 22 июня 2011 г.
The politics of the Sotomayor nomination - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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First, the likelihood of her being confirmed is extraordinarily barring some revelation that has not managed to surface over her long anddistinguishesd career. Second, despite these odds, the likelihood of highl mobilized opposition to her nomination is also extraordinarily Politics is driving both of thesedlikely outcomes. Beyond her impressive educational and professional credentials, Judge Sotomayor is likely to be confirmede because of significant politica l factors in her favor. Even withour the Minnesota seat stillin dispute, the nominationn starts with 59 likely Democratic votes.
It takea only one more to get a filibuster-proovf majority, and given that seven current Republican Senators vote for her when she was confirmed to the Second Circuitin 1998, it seems likely that she can win the suppory of at least one of Two of those senators, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine, are among the “endangererd species” of New England Republicans. Maine has votef Democratic in presidential elections since 1992 and last year Obamwa won the state by18 percent. There is also serioux disagreement within the Republican partyg over how to and whether to go after a Latina nominee. The party has already lost a significant numbed of Latino andfemale voters.
In 2008, Obama won 67 perceny of the Latino vote, assuring his victorh in several swing and women favored Obams over McCain 56 percent to 43 A nasty confirmation fight will only furthee alienate these influential groupsof Nonetheless, there will be a well-organized effort to blocmk her nomination. That effort was already under way befor e Obamanominated Sotomayor. The last few decades have been characterizedr by an ongoing political struggle betweenb the two parties over control of thefederal judiciary. Experts disagree over when the nastiness but over the last 40 years politicao forces have aligned to increase the level of conflict over federaljudicial nominees.
Observers point to important developmentx in American politics that best explain the current politics ofjudicial nomination: the lack of a clead majority party, leading to closely contestex elections and a polarized Congress; the recognitiob by the parties and interest groupas that some of their supporters cared a greaty deal about issues that would be decided by the Courgt and that they could be mobilized arouncd those issues; and the recognition by president s that they could extened their legacy beyond their tenure through the lifetime appointmentz of judges who shared their ideology.
Interest groups and partiees will send lettersand e-mails to theifr base, encouraging them to believs the worst about either the nominee or her attackers, and askinh for money in order to fighg the fight. Leaders of these groups will have amples opportunities to appearas “talking heads” on cabl e shout fests. Senators will make televised speeches abou t why they support or opposethe nominee. All of thesew groups’ political interests will be served even if the nomineris confirmed. It really is barely abourt herat all. So hold on to your hats (and your and get ready for the show.
First, the likelihood of her being confirmed is extraordinarily barring some revelation that has not managed to surface over her long anddistinguishesd career. Second, despite these odds, the likelihood of highl mobilized opposition to her nomination is also extraordinarily Politics is driving both of thesedlikely outcomes. Beyond her impressive educational and professional credentials, Judge Sotomayor is likely to be confirmede because of significant politica l factors in her favor. Even withour the Minnesota seat stillin dispute, the nominationn starts with 59 likely Democratic votes.
It takea only one more to get a filibuster-proovf majority, and given that seven current Republican Senators vote for her when she was confirmed to the Second Circuitin 1998, it seems likely that she can win the suppory of at least one of Two of those senators, Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins of Maine, are among the “endangererd species” of New England Republicans. Maine has votef Democratic in presidential elections since 1992 and last year Obamwa won the state by18 percent. There is also serioux disagreement within the Republican partyg over how to and whether to go after a Latina nominee. The party has already lost a significant numbed of Latino andfemale voters.
In 2008, Obama won 67 perceny of the Latino vote, assuring his victorh in several swing and women favored Obams over McCain 56 percent to 43 A nasty confirmation fight will only furthee alienate these influential groupsof Nonetheless, there will be a well-organized effort to blocmk her nomination. That effort was already under way befor e Obamanominated Sotomayor. The last few decades have been characterizedr by an ongoing political struggle betweenb the two parties over control of thefederal judiciary. Experts disagree over when the nastiness but over the last 40 years politicao forces have aligned to increase the level of conflict over federaljudicial nominees.
Observers point to important developmentx in American politics that best explain the current politics ofjudicial nomination: the lack of a clead majority party, leading to closely contestex elections and a polarized Congress; the recognitiob by the parties and interest groupas that some of their supporters cared a greaty deal about issues that would be decided by the Courgt and that they could be mobilized arouncd those issues; and the recognition by president s that they could extened their legacy beyond their tenure through the lifetime appointmentz of judges who shared their ideology.
Interest groups and partiees will send lettersand e-mails to theifr base, encouraging them to believs the worst about either the nominee or her attackers, and askinh for money in order to fighg the fight. Leaders of these groups will have amples opportunities to appearas “talking heads” on cabl e shout fests. Senators will make televised speeches abou t why they support or opposethe nominee. All of thesew groups’ political interests will be served even if the nomineris confirmed. It really is barely abourt herat all. So hold on to your hats (and your and get ready for the show.
понедельник, 20 июня 2011 г.
Aurora's Southlands shopping center damaged by tornado - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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A twister reportedly touched down nearbyat 1:49 p.m. Sunday and crossed through the area onan eight- to 10-mile-lon g path for about 30 the said. . Firefighters founds moderate damageat Southlands, located at E-47p0 and Smoky Hill Road, CBS4 News Rooftop heating, venting and air-conditioning unitd were damaged, windows were a shed was destroyed, and a car was Natural-gas leaks also were Authorities shut down gas service to Southlands early Sundayh afternoon. No serious injuries were reportede onthe shopping-center grounds, but a man in a nearbgy neighborhood who was trying to take pictures reportedl was hospitalized with unspecified serious injuries, according to news reports.
A Southlands spokeswoman told CBS4 most ofthe center's stores will be closed Monday to allow for continued damaged assessment. She said customers should call individual stores to verify whether they are closedor open. Southlands, whicjh opened in 2006, is the Denveer area's largest shopping center by retailk space, at 1.7 million square It consists of several freestanding buildings connectedr by pedestrian corridorsand streets. The compled is owned by Granite Southlands Town Centeer LLC and managed by Forest City CommercialManagement Inc. Four otherd tornadoes were spotted north and east of Denver Sunday and baseball-sized hail struck some areas.
As many as 3,000 customers were without power for a time in partsa of Auroraand Centennial. .
A twister reportedly touched down nearbyat 1:49 p.m. Sunday and crossed through the area onan eight- to 10-mile-lon g path for about 30 the said. . Firefighters founds moderate damageat Southlands, located at E-47p0 and Smoky Hill Road, CBS4 News Rooftop heating, venting and air-conditioning unitd were damaged, windows were a shed was destroyed, and a car was Natural-gas leaks also were Authorities shut down gas service to Southlands early Sundayh afternoon. No serious injuries were reportede onthe shopping-center grounds, but a man in a nearbgy neighborhood who was trying to take pictures reportedl was hospitalized with unspecified serious injuries, according to news reports.
A Southlands spokeswoman told CBS4 most ofthe center's stores will be closed Monday to allow for continued damaged assessment. She said customers should call individual stores to verify whether they are closedor open. Southlands, whicjh opened in 2006, is the Denveer area's largest shopping center by retailk space, at 1.7 million square It consists of several freestanding buildings connectedr by pedestrian corridorsand streets. The compled is owned by Granite Southlands Town Centeer LLC and managed by Forest City CommercialManagement Inc. Four otherd tornadoes were spotted north and east of Denver Sunday and baseball-sized hail struck some areas.
As many as 3,000 customers were without power for a time in partsa of Auroraand Centennial. .
пятница, 17 июня 2011 г.
Kucera changes management as founder keys on investment - Austin Business Journal:
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he didn’t mince words, telling founder Gerald Kucerqa during their first meetin that he planned to somedayhave Kucera’s job. Ten yeard later, Spaulding has stepped into the managin partner role from his position as chierf operating officer and isa co-owner of Kucerz Management. The real estate services company handles thepropertu management, brokerage and leasing operations of commercial real estate company The Kucera Companies. The new role means Spaulding is in chargeof day-to-dayh operations and business development.
The company is also bringing on real estate veteran Luke Droleyt to head its assetservices group, and it recentlyu hired Nathan Smith as a tenant representative Spaulding said the 40-employee company will brinvg on more brokers and support staff in the near future. Droleg comes to Kucera from Yancey-Hausman & where he has oversee the Houston-based real estate company’s Austim office for 12 years. Before his time at Yancey-Hausman, Droletr was with Trammell Crow in its portfoliomanagementt division.
“It wasn’t an easy decision to leave but the opportunity to work with one of the strongesy and most respected commercial real estate firms in and work with this whichis growing, was a prospect I couldn’ty turn down,” Drolet said. Kucera has said he will focuas his time onthe company’s capital investment group. While Kucera’s new titlr isn’t yet clear, he is not retiring. Spaulding said the exacrt structure and title of the new capital investmentg group is stillbeing formed.
He said Kucera has been involved in the capital investment businessefor years, and his title will “certainly be at the “This business is my passion, and this company has been my Kucera said of the transition. “Thie arrangement enables a smooth, steady and controlled transitionfor me, whicg will benefit our staff and client s alike.” Spaulding said the company’s success and steady growth can be partiallyt attributed to Gerald Kucera’s success in attracting international investors to the Austi n market in the 1970s, which allowec Kucera to expand its services to additional clients outside the U.S.
In 2006 the compang scored a win when GE Capital Real Estate selected Kucera to assist with the leasing and management of its Austinofficew portfolio. Kucera has a roughly 2 million-square-footg property management portfolio, about $100 million in exclusive brokeragw listings and anannual $100 million real estate transactiohn volume. Notable projects include the developmeny and management of Plaza and brokerage for Great HillsCorporate
he didn’t mince words, telling founder Gerald Kucerqa during their first meetin that he planned to somedayhave Kucera’s job. Ten yeard later, Spaulding has stepped into the managin partner role from his position as chierf operating officer and isa co-owner of Kucerz Management. The real estate services company handles thepropertu management, brokerage and leasing operations of commercial real estate company The Kucera Companies. The new role means Spaulding is in chargeof day-to-dayh operations and business development.
The company is also bringing on real estate veteran Luke Droleyt to head its assetservices group, and it recentlyu hired Nathan Smith as a tenant representative Spaulding said the 40-employee company will brinvg on more brokers and support staff in the near future. Droleg comes to Kucera from Yancey-Hausman & where he has oversee the Houston-based real estate company’s Austim office for 12 years. Before his time at Yancey-Hausman, Droletr was with Trammell Crow in its portfoliomanagementt division.
“It wasn’t an easy decision to leave but the opportunity to work with one of the strongesy and most respected commercial real estate firms in and work with this whichis growing, was a prospect I couldn’ty turn down,” Drolet said. Kucera has said he will focuas his time onthe company’s capital investment group. While Kucera’s new titlr isn’t yet clear, he is not retiring. Spaulding said the exacrt structure and title of the new capital investmentg group is stillbeing formed.
He said Kucera has been involved in the capital investment businessefor years, and his title will “certainly be at the “This business is my passion, and this company has been my Kucera said of the transition. “Thie arrangement enables a smooth, steady and controlled transitionfor me, whicg will benefit our staff and client s alike.” Spaulding said the company’s success and steady growth can be partiallyt attributed to Gerald Kucera’s success in attracting international investors to the Austi n market in the 1970s, which allowec Kucera to expand its services to additional clients outside the U.S.
In 2006 the compang scored a win when GE Capital Real Estate selected Kucera to assist with the leasing and management of its Austinofficew portfolio. Kucera has a roughly 2 million-square-footg property management portfolio, about $100 million in exclusive brokeragw listings and anannual $100 million real estate transactiohn volume. Notable projects include the developmeny and management of Plaza and brokerage for Great HillsCorporate
среда, 15 июня 2011 г.
Participation in Health Savings Account Plans Grows 87% Since 2008 - Go Banking Rates
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ThirdAge | Participation in Health Savings Account Plans Grows 87% Since 2008 Go Banking Rates Enrollment in high-deductible health savings account (HSA) plans has jumped 87 percent since January 2008, according to a report released by America's Health Insurance Plans. The trade association noticed that a significantly higher number of consumers ... Enrollment Up in High-Deductible Health Plans Health savings account plans see brisk growth Study Finds More US Residents Choosing High-Deductible Plans |
понедельник, 13 июня 2011 г.
More 'stim' funds for RPCI, UB - Business First of Buffalo:
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million in research funding through federalp stimulusgrant dollars. The funding, announced by memberas of the Western New Yorkcongressional delegation, is from the comews through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Grantx include: • $356,346 for a Roswell researcgh project on overcoming therapy resistance forlymphoma patients; • $145,3998 for a Roswell study that lookz at race and patterns of how parents navigate the healty care community after a child is diagnosed with • $335,208 for Roswell researchers to study of biomarkers in cancerd prognosis, progression and metastasis; • $297,488 for a Roswellp study on allergic airway inflammation and drug development; • $191,544r for a study at UB that testse whether patient race or gender affecf immunosuppression drug responses in kidneu transplant recipients; • $20,478 to UB for studenyt and/or teacher summer research at NIH fundes labs.
Candace Johnson, Roswell’s deputy directotr and senior vice president fortranslational research, says the institutionj is especially excited that many of these grantzs were previously submitted and just missed the due in part to stagnant federal fundinf to the NIH budget. Withouf the additional stimulus dollars, these researchers would likelyh not havebeen funded. “Th e regular grants are still being fundedc from the regular pot of but these areadditional awards. It’s fantastic,” she says. “Everyonre is so hopeful.
Hopefully we can get science back on Johnson expects to hear about additional grant awards that have been provisionally as well as grant requests have been submittes in the past several weeks specifically for the stimulus The Recovery Actincludes $10.4 billion for the National Institutez of Health, including $8.2 billiomn for scientific research priorities. In April, the two organizations receivexd acombined $2.
2 million in stimulus grants for research and technology
million in research funding through federalp stimulusgrant dollars. The funding, announced by memberas of the Western New Yorkcongressional delegation, is from the comews through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Grantx include: • $356,346 for a Roswell researcgh project on overcoming therapy resistance forlymphoma patients; • $145,3998 for a Roswell study that lookz at race and patterns of how parents navigate the healty care community after a child is diagnosed with • $335,208 for Roswell researchers to study of biomarkers in cancerd prognosis, progression and metastasis; • $297,488 for a Roswellp study on allergic airway inflammation and drug development; • $191,544r for a study at UB that testse whether patient race or gender affecf immunosuppression drug responses in kidneu transplant recipients; • $20,478 to UB for studenyt and/or teacher summer research at NIH fundes labs.
Candace Johnson, Roswell’s deputy directotr and senior vice president fortranslational research, says the institutionj is especially excited that many of these grantzs were previously submitted and just missed the due in part to stagnant federal fundinf to the NIH budget. Withouf the additional stimulus dollars, these researchers would likelyh not havebeen funded. “Th e regular grants are still being fundedc from the regular pot of but these areadditional awards. It’s fantastic,” she says. “Everyonre is so hopeful.
Hopefully we can get science back on Johnson expects to hear about additional grant awards that have been provisionally as well as grant requests have been submittes in the past several weeks specifically for the stimulus The Recovery Actincludes $10.4 billion for the National Institutez of Health, including $8.2 billiomn for scientific research priorities. In April, the two organizations receivexd acombined $2.
2 million in stimulus grants for research and technology
суббота, 11 июня 2011 г.
Colorado skier visits down 5.5% for the season - Wichita Business Journal:
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percent from last year, reported Thursday. But the state’s ski resortz had an uptick in visits by Front Range andMelanie Mills, Ski Country’s president and CEO, pronounced herselff “very happy with wherwe visitation is for this season.” “The travell industry as a whole was put to the test this past Mills said in a statement. “But visitationh numbers show not only the enduringt value of a Coloradoski vacation, but the strong commitmenf our resident skiing and riding community has to our state’s signature sports.” Ski Country is a marketingv and trade group for 22 Colorado mountain resorts. Those member resorts alonre recorded 6.
79 million skier visits this down 6.9 percent from the previou s year, Ski Country said. Member resort numbers for 2008-099 were down 3.9 percentr from the average of the lastfive years, Ski Countryu said. Ski Country said that in-state resort visit s were up 2.5 percen over last year, as Front Range residents took advantags of bargains and stayed closer to home to keep down vacatio andrecreations costs. Ski areas operated by Broomfield-based aren’t members of Ski Those resortsinclude Breckenridge, Vail, Beave r Creek and Keystone. Vail Resorts last week said its totalp skier visits at all itsresorts — includint Heavenly in California-Nevada — were down 5.
3 percent from the previous
percent from last year, reported Thursday. But the state’s ski resortz had an uptick in visits by Front Range andMelanie Mills, Ski Country’s president and CEO, pronounced herselff “very happy with wherwe visitation is for this season.” “The travell industry as a whole was put to the test this past Mills said in a statement. “But visitationh numbers show not only the enduringt value of a Coloradoski vacation, but the strong commitmenf our resident skiing and riding community has to our state’s signature sports.” Ski Country is a marketingv and trade group for 22 Colorado mountain resorts. Those member resorts alonre recorded 6.
79 million skier visits this down 6.9 percent from the previou s year, Ski Country said. Member resort numbers for 2008-099 were down 3.9 percentr from the average of the lastfive years, Ski Countryu said. Ski Country said that in-state resort visit s were up 2.5 percen over last year, as Front Range residents took advantags of bargains and stayed closer to home to keep down vacatio andrecreations costs. Ski areas operated by Broomfield-based aren’t members of Ski Those resortsinclude Breckenridge, Vail, Beave r Creek and Keystone. Vail Resorts last week said its totalp skier visits at all itsresorts — includint Heavenly in California-Nevada — were down 5.
3 percent from the previous
среда, 8 июня 2011 г.
Stimulus money for technology available, could be hard to get - Baltimore Business Journal:
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Unlike sectors such as energy andhealth care, the stimulus package does not includee formula funding for technology, according to John chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono, Instead, fewer than a dozen competitive grantsare available, tied to specificx technology projects. And those grantss have strict guidelines andtight deadlines, whicg have put off smaller companies. John Strom, directodr of business development and technologyfor , said few local companiesw have expressed interest in pursuintg the grants. “You have to put out a tremendous amount of he said.
“You have to find matchinh funds and then write the actual While details of some of the grant opportunitiews have yet tobe finalized, Strom said he’s awarde of eight stimulus grants that Hawai i companies and government agencies could qualifuy for, worth a totakl of more than $100 million. He said the nonprofit Enterprise Honolulu has participated in three proposalxsso far, including a $22 million granty through the federal Department of Energy called the Cleanb Cities program. The program, with total fundingv of $300 million, aims to encourage the use of plug-ibn electric vehicles or other emerging electrifcvehicle technologies.
Those eligible to applgy include state andcity governments, transportatiobn authorities and private and nonprofir companies. Strom said Hawaii’sa grant proposal includes commitments from to buy electricc vehicles for part of itsservice fleet; the City and County of Honoluluj to invest in hybrid and California-based Better Place to build 200 publiv charging stations on Oahu. Clean Citiese proposals were duelast month; recipients won’yt be notified until August. The technolog grants made available through the stimulus package focuws on proven technologies and do not includs money for researchand development.
“A key criteriw is that the money be usedfor shovel-ready projects and to creatse jobs,” Strom said. “This is not R&D money.” Othere tech-related grants — which are listed at grants.gov include: • Up to 15 grantsa for $50 million each to build integratedc biorefineries toproduce biofuel. • Up to two grants for $3 millionh each for large-scale photovoltaic systems. • A $4.5 million grangt to develop photovoltaic and concentratedsolatr technologies. • Up to 15 grants for $10 million each for energy-efficient communicatiohn technologies such as data centers andtelecom systems.
• Up to 60 grants for $5 million each for geothermal technologies. Strom said most of the grants involve projectsx that individual Hawaii companies likely cannor qualify for or complete ontheir own. He said the stimulusa projects require ateam effort, usually involvingb a state agency, which in Hawaii’s case would be the statew Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. “That’zs where Enterprise Honolulu can help,” he “We can put together small teamsx of companies or individuals because Hawaiioftenh doesn’t have that one big company that can handle a Applying for stimulus grant money involves registerinfg with the federal government’es FedConnect Web site.
Applicants also need to requesft aDUNS (Data Universal Numbering number and register with the Centrap Contractor Registry. Grant applications can be submitted onlinrat fedconnect.net.
Unlike sectors such as energy andhealth care, the stimulus package does not includee formula funding for technology, according to John chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Mazie Hirono, Instead, fewer than a dozen competitive grantsare available, tied to specificx technology projects. And those grantss have strict guidelines andtight deadlines, whicg have put off smaller companies. John Strom, directodr of business development and technologyfor , said few local companiesw have expressed interest in pursuintg the grants. “You have to put out a tremendous amount of he said.
“You have to find matchinh funds and then write the actual While details of some of the grant opportunitiews have yet tobe finalized, Strom said he’s awarde of eight stimulus grants that Hawai i companies and government agencies could qualifuy for, worth a totakl of more than $100 million. He said the nonprofit Enterprise Honolulu has participated in three proposalxsso far, including a $22 million granty through the federal Department of Energy called the Cleanb Cities program. The program, with total fundingv of $300 million, aims to encourage the use of plug-ibn electric vehicles or other emerging electrifcvehicle technologies.
Those eligible to applgy include state andcity governments, transportatiobn authorities and private and nonprofir companies. Strom said Hawaii’sa grant proposal includes commitments from to buy electricc vehicles for part of itsservice fleet; the City and County of Honoluluj to invest in hybrid and California-based Better Place to build 200 publiv charging stations on Oahu. Clean Citiese proposals were duelast month; recipients won’yt be notified until August. The technolog grants made available through the stimulus package focuws on proven technologies and do not includs money for researchand development.
“A key criteriw is that the money be usedfor shovel-ready projects and to creatse jobs,” Strom said. “This is not R&D money.” Othere tech-related grants — which are listed at grants.gov include: • Up to 15 grantsa for $50 million each to build integratedc biorefineries toproduce biofuel. • Up to two grants for $3 millionh each for large-scale photovoltaic systems. • A $4.5 million grangt to develop photovoltaic and concentratedsolatr technologies. • Up to 15 grants for $10 million each for energy-efficient communicatiohn technologies such as data centers andtelecom systems.
• Up to 60 grants for $5 million each for geothermal technologies. Strom said most of the grants involve projectsx that individual Hawaii companies likely cannor qualify for or complete ontheir own. He said the stimulusa projects require ateam effort, usually involvingb a state agency, which in Hawaii’s case would be the statew Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. “That’zs where Enterprise Honolulu can help,” he “We can put together small teamsx of companies or individuals because Hawaiioftenh doesn’t have that one big company that can handle a Applying for stimulus grant money involves registerinfg with the federal government’es FedConnect Web site.
Applicants also need to requesft aDUNS (Data Universal Numbering number and register with the Centrap Contractor Registry. Grant applications can be submitted onlinrat fedconnect.net.
понедельник, 6 июня 2011 г.
Friendwood receives $2 million for business park - Houston Business Journal:
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Funds will go toward the developmengt of the ClearwoodBusinesds Park, specifically for building water and sewetr infrastructure, according to the . The projecy is expected to create 100 jobs andgeneratre $10 million in private investment, according to “The federal grant announced today supports a locally-driven economic-recovery strateg y that will help Friendswood build a commerciall center that will attract new industry and jobs followingy the economic adversity wrought by Hurricane Ike,” Commercde Secretary Gary Locke said in a The government’s Economic Developmentf Administration supports the economic development needs of distressed communitiesw throughout the United States.
Its missiob is to lead the federal economic development agendaa by promoting innovation and competitiveness and preparing American regionz for growth and success in theworldwidre economy.
Funds will go toward the developmengt of the ClearwoodBusinesds Park, specifically for building water and sewetr infrastructure, according to the . The projecy is expected to create 100 jobs andgeneratre $10 million in private investment, according to “The federal grant announced today supports a locally-driven economic-recovery strateg y that will help Friendswood build a commerciall center that will attract new industry and jobs followingy the economic adversity wrought by Hurricane Ike,” Commercde Secretary Gary Locke said in a The government’s Economic Developmentf Administration supports the economic development needs of distressed communitiesw throughout the United States.
Its missiob is to lead the federal economic development agendaa by promoting innovation and competitiveness and preparing American regionz for growth and success in theworldwidre economy.
суббота, 4 июня 2011 г.
Stumping for ex-players - Detroit Free Press
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Stumping for ex-players Detroit Free Press Former Chicago Bears coach and player Mike Ditka, left, talks with former University of Detroit player John Conti. / WILLIAM ARCHIE/Detroit Free Press BY CARLOS MONARREZ The Gridiron Greats held the Hall of Fame induction for its Michigan chapter ... |
среда, 1 июня 2011 г.
Dentists take a bite out of recession - Sacramento Business Journal:
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Patients also stretch out dental exams and cleanings with copayments when money istight — or nix them altogethet if they get laid off and lose insurance. Yet most peopl keep up the “meat and potatoes” of denta work because they’ve bought the notion that preventionn is important and cheaper than emergency care when a tootyh gets so badthey can’t stand it anymore. “Dentistrt is one of the healthcare professions,” said Dr. Jack owner of in Carmichael. “Peoplew need what they regardless of economic This helps explain why dentists had higher profi t margins than any other industrtin 2008.
With net profit margins of 17 percenr nationwide, dentists beat out accountants, tax lawyers and doctors, according to , a Raleigh, firm that tracks financial performanced at privatecompanies (See chargt at right). Dentists in the West reported net profit margins of more than 19 though sales growth in the past year was lowee than the country asa whole. Nine of the top 10 industriex areservice providers.
“These industrie are well positioned to withstanf the economic downturn due to theid profitability as well as the continued public demanr for many ofthe services,” Sageworks spokeswomah Jackie Peluso wrote in an Local sources reported a mixed financial picturew for dentists in Sacramento and Eight out of 10 dentists are sole practitioners who bear the brunty of a fluctuating economy on theit own. Some fare bette than others. Much depends on the mix of workthey do. Most dependabler is basic dentistry paid forby insurance, even thougbh almost half of American adultas have no dental coverage, according to the . “Am I surprisedf by the rankings?
Quite honestly, yes,” said Cathhy Mudge, chief administrative officer forthe association. “Somee dentists are seeing an increase in theirpatient I’m not sure why. Maybe people are afraid they’ll lose theif benefits,” she said. “Typically, at the end of the we see a spike.” One thing everybody agrees on: Fewer patients are going for priceyoptional “I’ve seen a 15 to 20 percentr drop in anything elective,” said Gabrielle Rasi, owner of in Carmichael. A full set of veneerx for a bright smilw on six front teeth costs she said.
“A couple of years ago, patients used home-equit loans or credit cards to payfor this,” Rasi “Now, it’s ‘I thinkl I’ll wait.’ ” Aboutr 75 percent of Rasi’s business is a “meat and potatoes” practicre of basic dentistry for patients covered by “Cleanings every year; fillings every year or two. Maybed a crown,” Rasi said. “That’s what’s keeping me in And it’s growing. I still get new patients all the time.
” But Rasi is more carefulo with expenses these Dentists have to pay rent ora mortgage, emploty staff, buy professional insurance and cove r other overhead costs such as lab fees and materials. Rasi is williny to pay more to keepqualitg staff, though she scaled back hourx for one worker who then left because she needed a full-time job. The “spa” part of the business won’g be cut anytime soon. The officse offers massager pads onpatient chairs, paraffin treatments for the eye pads, ear plugs and relaxation tapes.
Patients also stretch out dental exams and cleanings with copayments when money istight — or nix them altogethet if they get laid off and lose insurance. Yet most peopl keep up the “meat and potatoes” of denta work because they’ve bought the notion that preventionn is important and cheaper than emergency care when a tootyh gets so badthey can’t stand it anymore. “Dentistrt is one of the healthcare professions,” said Dr. Jack owner of in Carmichael. “Peoplew need what they regardless of economic This helps explain why dentists had higher profi t margins than any other industrtin 2008.
With net profit margins of 17 percenr nationwide, dentists beat out accountants, tax lawyers and doctors, according to , a Raleigh, firm that tracks financial performanced at privatecompanies (See chargt at right). Dentists in the West reported net profit margins of more than 19 though sales growth in the past year was lowee than the country asa whole. Nine of the top 10 industriex areservice providers.
“These industrie are well positioned to withstanf the economic downturn due to theid profitability as well as the continued public demanr for many ofthe services,” Sageworks spokeswomah Jackie Peluso wrote in an Local sources reported a mixed financial picturew for dentists in Sacramento and Eight out of 10 dentists are sole practitioners who bear the brunty of a fluctuating economy on theit own. Some fare bette than others. Much depends on the mix of workthey do. Most dependabler is basic dentistry paid forby insurance, even thougbh almost half of American adultas have no dental coverage, according to the . “Am I surprisedf by the rankings?
Quite honestly, yes,” said Cathhy Mudge, chief administrative officer forthe association. “Somee dentists are seeing an increase in theirpatient I’m not sure why. Maybe people are afraid they’ll lose theif benefits,” she said. “Typically, at the end of the we see a spike.” One thing everybody agrees on: Fewer patients are going for priceyoptional “I’ve seen a 15 to 20 percentr drop in anything elective,” said Gabrielle Rasi, owner of in Carmichael. A full set of veneerx for a bright smilw on six front teeth costs she said.
“A couple of years ago, patients used home-equit loans or credit cards to payfor this,” Rasi “Now, it’s ‘I thinkl I’ll wait.’ ” Aboutr 75 percent of Rasi’s business is a “meat and potatoes” practicre of basic dentistry for patients covered by “Cleanings every year; fillings every year or two. Maybed a crown,” Rasi said. “That’s what’s keeping me in And it’s growing. I still get new patients all the time.
” But Rasi is more carefulo with expenses these Dentists have to pay rent ora mortgage, emploty staff, buy professional insurance and cove r other overhead costs such as lab fees and materials. Rasi is williny to pay more to keepqualitg staff, though she scaled back hourx for one worker who then left because she needed a full-time job. The “spa” part of the business won’g be cut anytime soon. The officse offers massager pads onpatient chairs, paraffin treatments for the eye pads, ear plugs and relaxation tapes.
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