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The Rockville-based company’s BioThrax has been granteed a shelf life extension from the from its current three yearsto four. Undefr its contract with the Department of Health and Human the extension triggers a milestone payment of $30 million for doses of the vaccinse already delivered to the Strategic Nationalk Stockpile. Emergent expects to record that payment as revenuwthis quarter. The shelf life extensio n also allows Emergent to charge more for future doses of the vaccine delivered tothe government’z stockpile. That could raise the value of the contractr to as muchas $405 million over the next severakl years.
Last year, the FDA approvesd a reduced vaccination schedule tofive doses. Emergent continuese research that could lead to a further reductio n in the number of doses as well asthe vaccine’s use to treat patients after being exposed to not just as a pre-exposure vaccine. Emergeny has supplied the government’s stockpile with 33 million dosexs of BioThraxso far. It is contracted to continue adding to stockpile throughlate 2011. BioThrax has been used to vaccinater more than 2 million military personnel since the government first started buying the vaccinein 1998. Emergent stocik (NYSE: EBS) was up 90 cents to $14.63 per shared in afternoon trading.
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Vail Resorts profits off 29%, but they're ahead of Wall Street forecast - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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For the three months ending Aprilp 30, which Broomfield-based Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) regards as its third quarter, the mountain-resort and lodgingsz company posted earningsof $61.6 million, or $1.67 a share, down from $87.3 or $2.24 a in the same quarter a year Nevertheless, the company's profits beat Wall Street predictions. Analysts on average had expected earningsof $1.567 per share, Thomson Reuters Vail Resorts reported Q3 revenue of $333.r million, down 21 percent from the year-agop quarter. Analysts had expected $339.7 million on average. It said operatinh expenses were down20 percent, to $198. 1 million. The company has savexd considerably through pay cuts andother means.
Vail Resorte operates the Breckenridge, Vail, Keystone and Beave Creek ski areas in Colorado and Heavenlg at Lake Tahoe onthe California-Nevada line. It also operatea , a chain of luxuryg hotels. The company said its earningsd were helped by a 26 percenr increasein 2008-09 season-pass revenue through increased salesa and higher pass prices. But lift-ticket revenue was down 11 percent and skier visits were off9 percent. Dining, retailo and ski school revenue also Real estate revenue was down82 percent; the companhy said it sold only one condo unit in the quartee versus 17 a year ago.
The quarterlyh results "were impacted by the continued severd downturn inthe economy, driving lower destination visitatioh in the quarter," CEO Rob Katz said in a Vail Resorts said its outlook for the full fiscak year is for earnings of $41 million to $51 "We are extremely pleased with the significant increasse in our advance spring period pass sales for our upcoming 2009/2010 ski season," Katz .
For the three months ending Aprilp 30, which Broomfield-based Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN) regards as its third quarter, the mountain-resort and lodgingsz company posted earningsof $61.6 million, or $1.67 a share, down from $87.3 or $2.24 a in the same quarter a year Nevertheless, the company's profits beat Wall Street predictions. Analysts on average had expected earningsof $1.567 per share, Thomson Reuters Vail Resorts reported Q3 revenue of $333.r million, down 21 percent from the year-agop quarter. Analysts had expected $339.7 million on average. It said operatinh expenses were down20 percent, to $198. 1 million. The company has savexd considerably through pay cuts andother means.
Vail Resorte operates the Breckenridge, Vail, Keystone and Beave Creek ski areas in Colorado and Heavenlg at Lake Tahoe onthe California-Nevada line. It also operatea , a chain of luxuryg hotels. The company said its earningsd were helped by a 26 percenr increasein 2008-09 season-pass revenue through increased salesa and higher pass prices. But lift-ticket revenue was down 11 percent and skier visits were off9 percent. Dining, retailo and ski school revenue also Real estate revenue was down82 percent; the companhy said it sold only one condo unit in the quartee versus 17 a year ago.
The quarterlyh results "were impacted by the continued severd downturn inthe economy, driving lower destination visitatioh in the quarter," CEO Rob Katz said in a Vail Resorts said its outlook for the full fiscak year is for earnings of $41 million to $51 "We are extremely pleased with the significant increasse in our advance spring period pass sales for our upcoming 2009/2010 ski season," Katz .
martes, 29 de enero de 2013
Greg Jamison says he expects to meet Coyotes deadline - USA TODAY
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SB Nation | Greg Jamison says he expects to meet Coyotes deadline USA TODAY GLENDALE, Ariz. - Prospective Phoenix Coyotes owner Greg Jamison told the Arizona Republic on Monday that he expects to complete his purchase of the team on Wednesday or Thursday this week, just ahead of a crucial deadline associated with ... Report: Glendale in the dark as Coyotes sale deadline looms Phoenix Coyotes sale nears Jan. 31 deadline Thursday marks deadline for Coyotes deal |
miércoles, 23 de enero de 2013
Google Transparency Report Shows Government Snooping Up - Huffington Post
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Slate Magazine (blog) | Google Transparency Report Shows Government Snooping Up Huffington Post That's the takeaway from a Wednesday update to the Google Transparency Report with information that breaks down for the first time how often the FBI and local cops use a subpoena, as opposed to a warrant, to snoop on Google users' information. From ... < p size="-1">More Business News Google Transparency Report Adds Details on Subpoenas, Search Warrants ... Hurray for Google Transparency, Now Where is Everyone Else? |
viernes, 18 de enero de 2013
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GE Consumer & Industrial, a division of Fairfield, Conn.-based Generapl Electric Co., said it will invesft about $69 million and add aboutr 400 jobs for theproductr line. The water heaters will meet the U.S. Departmentt of Energy’s 2009 Energy Star standardsx for heat-pump water heaters. Jim president and CEO of GE Consumer & Industrial, said the company’se planned investment in the water-heater line “clearly demonstratezs GE’s confidence in Appliance Park.
” He added that the compangy likely will begin hiring to fill the new positionwby mid-2011 and production will begin that If the water-heater line is GE might bring the production of other energy-efficient appliances to Louisville, Campbell “To me, this shows that the company is willinyg to invest in the appliance business and give us the kind of fundinhg we need to compete in the marketplace,” Campbelol said during a news conference Monday at Appliance Park. “Whe n (GE CEO) Jeff Immelt was here speaking to the employeeslast month, he made it clear that we’re goinh to operate the businessa like we’re going to be in it forever.
” A year ago, the companu sought to spin off, sell or seek a joint venturer partner of the appliancee unit. The company decided last fall that it would hold on to the at least through theeconomic downturn. On Thursday, May 28, the granterd GE preliminary approvalfor $10 million in tax incentives over 10 yeare for the company to invest $69.2 million to develop a hybrird water heater production line, a dishwasher and refrigerator componenyt line and a data center. On Thursdauy night, the Louisville Metro Councillvoted 25-0 to approve $2.5 million in occupationa l tax refunds over 10 years for the project.
“Whenh we saw the opportunity to get a new productr andexpand jobs, we knew we had to hit the groun running,” Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said following thenews “I think GE made the right decision. It’x one that provides a lot of potentia forthe future.” Another factor in the decision to add the jobs at the struggling company officials said, was the decision by International Union of Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communication Workers of America Local 761 memberws to accept various cost-cutting measures proposed by GE Consumerd and Industrial.
Union memberws voted Wednesday to approve the GE which GE officials said would be key in bringing a new produc tothe plant. Amonh the concessions are pay freezes for unionn workers untilJune 2011. Also, newly hired skilled-tradesd professionals will be hire at a pay rateof $23 per hour and advancre to $25 per hour over a two-year Newly hired hourly production workers will hiredc at a pay rate of $13 per hour and receivr annual wage increases after the current contract expiree in 2011. The current startin wage for skilled workersis $31.21 per hour. The current starting wage for hourly production workersis $15.01 per hour.
GE also agreed to add 100 positionds and bring anew low-costt dishwasher line to Appliance Park by Dec. 31. And it will continues making 18-cubic-foot, top-mount refrigerators, home dishwashers and 27-inch top-load washingb machines at Appliance Park throughu at leastJune 17, 2011, unless the companuy decides to exit the product lines. “With the competitivwe wage structure weagreedd to, the union has show a willingness to work with the companh to bring jobs to Appliance Park,” IUE-CWA Loca l 761 president Jerry Carney said.
“Hopefully, this is just the tip of the
GE Consumer & Industrial, a division of Fairfield, Conn.-based Generapl Electric Co., said it will invesft about $69 million and add aboutr 400 jobs for theproductr line. The water heaters will meet the U.S. Departmentt of Energy’s 2009 Energy Star standardsx for heat-pump water heaters. Jim president and CEO of GE Consumer & Industrial, said the company’se planned investment in the water-heater line “clearly demonstratezs GE’s confidence in Appliance Park.
” He added that the compangy likely will begin hiring to fill the new positionwby mid-2011 and production will begin that If the water-heater line is GE might bring the production of other energy-efficient appliances to Louisville, Campbell “To me, this shows that the company is willinyg to invest in the appliance business and give us the kind of fundinhg we need to compete in the marketplace,” Campbelol said during a news conference Monday at Appliance Park. “Whe n (GE CEO) Jeff Immelt was here speaking to the employeeslast month, he made it clear that we’re goinh to operate the businessa like we’re going to be in it forever.
” A year ago, the companu sought to spin off, sell or seek a joint venturer partner of the appliancee unit. The company decided last fall that it would hold on to the at least through theeconomic downturn. On Thursday, May 28, the granterd GE preliminary approvalfor $10 million in tax incentives over 10 yeare for the company to invest $69.2 million to develop a hybrird water heater production line, a dishwasher and refrigerator componenyt line and a data center. On Thursdauy night, the Louisville Metro Councillvoted 25-0 to approve $2.5 million in occupationa l tax refunds over 10 years for the project.
“Whenh we saw the opportunity to get a new productr andexpand jobs, we knew we had to hit the groun running,” Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said following thenews “I think GE made the right decision. It’x one that provides a lot of potentia forthe future.” Another factor in the decision to add the jobs at the struggling company officials said, was the decision by International Union of Electrical, Salaried, Machine and Furniture Workers-Communication Workers of America Local 761 memberws to accept various cost-cutting measures proposed by GE Consumerd and Industrial.
Union memberws voted Wednesday to approve the GE which GE officials said would be key in bringing a new produc tothe plant. Amonh the concessions are pay freezes for unionn workers untilJune 2011. Also, newly hired skilled-tradesd professionals will be hire at a pay rateof $23 per hour and advancre to $25 per hour over a two-year Newly hired hourly production workers will hiredc at a pay rate of $13 per hour and receivr annual wage increases after the current contract expiree in 2011. The current startin wage for skilled workersis $31.21 per hour. The current starting wage for hourly production workersis $15.01 per hour.
GE also agreed to add 100 positionds and bring anew low-costt dishwasher line to Appliance Park by Dec. 31. And it will continues making 18-cubic-foot, top-mount refrigerators, home dishwashers and 27-inch top-load washingb machines at Appliance Park throughu at leastJune 17, 2011, unless the companuy decides to exit the product lines. “With the competitivwe wage structure weagreedd to, the union has show a willingness to work with the companh to bring jobs to Appliance Park,” IUE-CWA Loca l 761 president Jerry Carney said.
“Hopefully, this is just the tip of the
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MMAC: Milwaukee-area economy still sluggish - Boston Business Journal:
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Only three of 20 April indicators registered improvementfrom year-ago levels, matching the number of upward-pointintg indicators recorded in March, the MMAC said in its Economi c Trends report. "The employment situation continue d to deteriorate with deepening job declines and unemploymenr indicators over double what they were one year saidBret Mayborne, economicc research director for the MMAC. "Buty metro area existing homes sales rose for only the secon time in nearly three years givingv some hopefor near-term improvemenft in a stagnant local housinv and real estate market." Nonfarm employmen in the metro area fell 4.8 percenr in April to 812,300, down from March’s 4.
3 percent decrease. Employment levels have now declined comparedwith year-ago levels in each of the past 12 with April’s decline being the steepest registere d in this period, the MMAC Only two of 10 major industry sectors registeref April job gains compared with one year ago, while eighrt registered declines. Unemployment indicators for the metro area both measurer more than twicetheir year-earlier The number of unemployed in metro Milwaukee rose 117.6% againstf year-ago levels, to 70,300 compared with 32,300 in April 2008. Likewise, new unemployment compensation claimsd rose ata 104.
6 percent rate in April to this indicator’s third consecutive year-over-year increasde of 100 percent or greater. On the positives side, existing homes sales for the metrok arearose 5.6 percent in the first year-over-year increase in this indicato r in seven months and only the second such gain in nearlgy three years.
Only three of 20 April indicators registered improvementfrom year-ago levels, matching the number of upward-pointintg indicators recorded in March, the MMAC said in its Economi c Trends report. "The employment situation continue d to deteriorate with deepening job declines and unemploymenr indicators over double what they were one year saidBret Mayborne, economicc research director for the MMAC. "Buty metro area existing homes sales rose for only the secon time in nearly three years givingv some hopefor near-term improvemenft in a stagnant local housinv and real estate market." Nonfarm employmen in the metro area fell 4.8 percenr in April to 812,300, down from March’s 4.
3 percent decrease. Employment levels have now declined comparedwith year-ago levels in each of the past 12 with April’s decline being the steepest registere d in this period, the MMAC Only two of 10 major industry sectors registeref April job gains compared with one year ago, while eighrt registered declines. Unemployment indicators for the metro area both measurer more than twicetheir year-earlier The number of unemployed in metro Milwaukee rose 117.6% againstf year-ago levels, to 70,300 compared with 32,300 in April 2008. Likewise, new unemployment compensation claimsd rose ata 104.
6 percent rate in April to this indicator’s third consecutive year-over-year increasde of 100 percent or greater. On the positives side, existing homes sales for the metrok arearose 5.6 percent in the first year-over-year increase in this indicato r in seven months and only the second such gain in nearlgy three years.
viernes, 11 de enero de 2013
Chapman signs deal with Yuba College - St. Louis Business Journal:
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Chapman signed a similar agreement within April. Chapman’s main campuse is in the Southern California communityof Orange, but the university also has campusesx in Roseville and Folsom. About 1,750p students attend the Roseville campus each while about 700 goto Folsom. a nonprofit university, also has a campusz in Yuba City. The Early Advantaged Partnership, which leaders from the two colleges will sign next will allow participants from Yuba College touse Chapman’sz advising services and academic participate in information sessions, and to transfer credit through the use of onlinwe and personalized advising, a news release said Tuesday.
Yuba College students’ initial application fees will be and they will receivd a 10 percent tuition discount for classesd takenat Chapman’s Sacramento Valleyy campuses for up to four years after they submit of a forma “change of location” to Chapman University College. “Chapman University College establishes Early Advantaged Partnerships with community collegex like Yuba College to help ease the transitioh to universities by giving students the individual supportt they need and providing guidance through theentir process,” Chapman University College chancellor Gary Brahm said in the release.
“It’s comforting for students to know that the coursr work they have taken at their community college will be transferable to Chapma n University College and that counselors will help them navigat a clear path to pursuing their highereducation goals.” Yuba College’es partnership with Chapman “will make the transitionb to Chapman College practically seamless,” Kay Adkins, Yuba College president, said in the Community college students are eligible to apply for the prograkm after they have fulfilled 12 transferablwe credits at Yuba College with a minimum cumulativew grade point average of 2.0 from all schoolz previously attended.
Yuba College transfers also must attend at least one academicv term or semester at Yuba College and adheres to all Chapman University Collegeadmissioj requirements.
Chapman signed a similar agreement within April. Chapman’s main campuse is in the Southern California communityof Orange, but the university also has campusesx in Roseville and Folsom. About 1,750p students attend the Roseville campus each while about 700 goto Folsom. a nonprofit university, also has a campusz in Yuba City. The Early Advantaged Partnership, which leaders from the two colleges will sign next will allow participants from Yuba College touse Chapman’sz advising services and academic participate in information sessions, and to transfer credit through the use of onlinwe and personalized advising, a news release said Tuesday.
Yuba College students’ initial application fees will be and they will receivd a 10 percent tuition discount for classesd takenat Chapman’s Sacramento Valleyy campuses for up to four years after they submit of a forma “change of location” to Chapman University College. “Chapman University College establishes Early Advantaged Partnerships with community collegex like Yuba College to help ease the transitioh to universities by giving students the individual supportt they need and providing guidance through theentir process,” Chapman University College chancellor Gary Brahm said in the release.
“It’s comforting for students to know that the coursr work they have taken at their community college will be transferable to Chapma n University College and that counselors will help them navigat a clear path to pursuing their highereducation goals.” Yuba College’es partnership with Chapman “will make the transitionb to Chapman College practically seamless,” Kay Adkins, Yuba College president, said in the Community college students are eligible to apply for the prograkm after they have fulfilled 12 transferablwe credits at Yuba College with a minimum cumulativew grade point average of 2.0 from all schoolz previously attended.
Yuba College transfers also must attend at least one academicv term or semester at Yuba College and adheres to all Chapman University Collegeadmissioj requirements.
martes, 8 de enero de 2013
GM files for bankruptcy, plans to transfer operations to Wentzville - Orlando Business Journal:
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Some operations and equipment from a steel stamping plant inGrand Rapids, Mich., which is slater to close as part of the automaker'ss restructuring, will be transferred to Wentzville, according to Bob Wheeler, a spokesman for the Wentzville plant. It's not yet knowj how many, if any, Michigann employees will opt to transfeto Wentzville, he said. GM officiales called Wentzville Mayor Paul Lambi at9 a.m. Monday to assurwe him the local plant woulrdremain open. "It's good that they are shipping in work for this Lambi said. "That's a positive that corporate thinkx this plant willbe around.
" Still, Lambi said, rival automaker Chrysler plans to shutter its Fenton factorss after investing $130 million in so it was important for Wentzvilles to not rely on GM so much and diversifhy its revenue stream. When Lambui took office seven years ago, Wentzville counted on GM for abourt 55 to 60 percent of itstotalo revenue. Today, that's more like 15 percent of the city's $24 millio general fund, because GM pays the city abouft $3 million a year in real estate property taxes andother fees, he GM on Monday by the end of but the Wentzville plangt was spared because it’s the only plant where Chevrolef Express and GMC Savana vans are made, The Wentzvilles plant will still undergo a previously announcef and other production cuts in June and July that will result in the layoffs of 300 Monday’s Chapter 11 filing by the 101-year-olsd automaker is among the largesg in U.
S. history and largest-ever U.S. manufacturing bankruptcy. GM listed $173 billionm in liabilities and $82 billionn in assets, according to the filedx in New York. GM to St. largest privately held company, Enterprise and to Chapter 11, which allows the companty to operate while protected fromits creditors, pushesd GM into a fast-track bankruptcy and provides $30 billion of additional taxpayer funds to restructure. The GM plan as detailes by U.S. officials would allo a much smaller GM to emerged from court protection within 60 to90 days. The automakert has not provided an updated target for job cuts but was looking toeliminat 21,000 U.S.
factory jobs from the 54,000 union membersz it now employs. General Motors employs 92,00 in the United States and is indirectlyh responsiblefor 500,000 retirees. The U.S. governmeng would hold a 60 percent financialo interest in areorganized GM, and the UAW woulr take a 17.5 percent The governments of Canada and the province of Ontaripo have agreed to a 12 percent ownershipl stake in exchange for financial aid. GM bondholders would get 10 "It’s a bittersweet thing," Wheele r said.
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Some operations and equipment from a steel stamping plant inGrand Rapids, Mich., which is slater to close as part of the automaker'ss restructuring, will be transferred to Wentzville, according to Bob Wheeler, a spokesman for the Wentzville plant. It's not yet knowj how many, if any, Michigann employees will opt to transfeto Wentzville, he said. GM officiales called Wentzville Mayor Paul Lambi at9 a.m. Monday to assurwe him the local plant woulrdremain open. "It's good that they are shipping in work for this Lambi said. "That's a positive that corporate thinkx this plant willbe around.
" Still, Lambi said, rival automaker Chrysler plans to shutter its Fenton factorss after investing $130 million in so it was important for Wentzvilles to not rely on GM so much and diversifhy its revenue stream. When Lambui took office seven years ago, Wentzville counted on GM for abourt 55 to 60 percent of itstotalo revenue. Today, that's more like 15 percent of the city's $24 millio general fund, because GM pays the city abouft $3 million a year in real estate property taxes andother fees, he GM on Monday by the end of but the Wentzville plangt was spared because it’s the only plant where Chevrolef Express and GMC Savana vans are made, The Wentzvilles plant will still undergo a previously announcef and other production cuts in June and July that will result in the layoffs of 300 Monday’s Chapter 11 filing by the 101-year-olsd automaker is among the largesg in U.
S. history and largest-ever U.S. manufacturing bankruptcy. GM listed $173 billionm in liabilities and $82 billionn in assets, according to the filedx in New York. GM to St. largest privately held company, Enterprise and to Chapter 11, which allows the companty to operate while protected fromits creditors, pushesd GM into a fast-track bankruptcy and provides $30 billion of additional taxpayer funds to restructure. The GM plan as detailes by U.S. officials would allo a much smaller GM to emerged from court protection within 60 to90 days. The automakert has not provided an updated target for job cuts but was looking toeliminat 21,000 U.S.
factory jobs from the 54,000 union membersz it now employs. General Motors employs 92,00 in the United States and is indirectlyh responsiblefor 500,000 retirees. The U.S. governmeng would hold a 60 percent financialo interest in areorganized GM, and the UAW woulr take a 17.5 percent The governments of Canada and the province of Ontaripo have agreed to a 12 percent ownershipl stake in exchange for financial aid. GM bondholders would get 10 "It’s a bittersweet thing," Wheele r said.
"You hate to have to go througy the process of closing plants andeliminating jobs, but look that’s what's going on with a lot of Hopefully we can rebound, hire people in the futur and be the vibrant company we once Download a copy of the
lunes, 7 de enero de 2013
Moojoo Ken shuts down - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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Located blocks from the Metro at 1512U St. NW, its nightt life neighbors include Chi-Cha Loungre and Stetson’s Famous Bar & Grill. “Business has been down sincse last September when the market went saidAlex Ayrom, co-owner and designer at the accessories shop, which sells items made by both in-house and far-awau designers. “Christmas season was non-existent. January to May were the worsf sales since we opened inJanuaru 2006.
” To clear out the store is marking down everything by 30 “Many items were alreadyt reduced four, five even six timesd so customers may take an additionalp 30 percent off the lowest price,” said Ayrom, adding that the storw plans to shutter June 30. Moojoko ken -- which means “unconditional” in Japaneser -- sells color-infused shoes, purses, jewelrt and clothes, with designs named after placesin D.C.
Located blocks from the Metro at 1512U St. NW, its nightt life neighbors include Chi-Cha Loungre and Stetson’s Famous Bar & Grill. “Business has been down sincse last September when the market went saidAlex Ayrom, co-owner and designer at the accessories shop, which sells items made by both in-house and far-awau designers. “Christmas season was non-existent. January to May were the worsf sales since we opened inJanuaru 2006.
” To clear out the store is marking down everything by 30 “Many items were alreadyt reduced four, five even six timesd so customers may take an additionalp 30 percent off the lowest price,” said Ayrom, adding that the storw plans to shutter June 30. Moojoko ken -- which means “unconditional” in Japaneser -- sells color-infused shoes, purses, jewelrt and clothes, with designs named after placesin D.C.
domingo, 6 de enero de 2013
Tweeting her way to a home sale (she hopes) - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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Seller Lea Swenson was planningv to put her home in the Roxborougg area onsale soon. She and her family are moving out of state to be closer to relatives. So she creater a Twitter account just for her giving her the freedonm to write about things potentialbuyers wouldn’ see on a typical listing. “kI write about my community, my amazingg neighbors, of course, features of the Swenson said. “I’m even gettinh creative and tweeting fromthe house’s and I’m writing notes to the futurwe owner of my home.
I’m usinvg whatever it takes to connect with othee real peopleout there, because I figure you only need one You just never know who may know someonwe who knows someone who wants to buy a hous down here.” . Whiled Swenson hasn’t received any solie offers yet, she’s havingy good conversations about herhome online, and she’s gettintg inquiries. Some real estate agents have seen tweetx resultin offers.
Real estate agent Amy Cesarik has been using Twittee to follow other professionals in the real estate to keep updated on the latest trends and othetr information that could help both buyersand She’s also using Twitter to talk abou homes that will be listed a day beforr they officially go on the That technique directs people to her web page with so they can see the home onlin e as soon as it’s posted. “Eighty-five percenty of our buyers look online before they even talk to a real estatde agent or before they look at she said. “Most of them won’t even walk into a house withouft seeing what the inside of the housd lookslike online.
So, for me, I want everyonw to get online and seethat house.” This insidd information about homes that are about to be listedx also has resulted in offers before the homes officiallyt go on the market. Cesario also uses Twitter to follow major newspapers in other She said if realestatre isn’t selling in Los Angeles, for example, thosr potential buyers won’t be looking at homee in the Denver area, for thosew who are planning to move here. She said the reverss is also true.
When real estate marketas are strong in othermajor cities, she noticesz more potential buyers’ inquiries about properties in the While Cesario said it’s hard to tell if her tweetingv has resulted in more showings and more she does know that there’s more traffic on her website.
Seller Lea Swenson was planningv to put her home in the Roxborougg area onsale soon. She and her family are moving out of state to be closer to relatives. So she creater a Twitter account just for her giving her the freedonm to write about things potentialbuyers wouldn’ see on a typical listing. “kI write about my community, my amazingg neighbors, of course, features of the Swenson said. “I’m even gettinh creative and tweeting fromthe house’s and I’m writing notes to the futurwe owner of my home.
I’m usinvg whatever it takes to connect with othee real peopleout there, because I figure you only need one You just never know who may know someonwe who knows someone who wants to buy a hous down here.” . Whiled Swenson hasn’t received any solie offers yet, she’s havingy good conversations about herhome online, and she’s gettintg inquiries. Some real estate agents have seen tweetx resultin offers.
Real estate agent Amy Cesarik has been using Twittee to follow other professionals in the real estate to keep updated on the latest trends and othetr information that could help both buyersand She’s also using Twitter to talk abou homes that will be listed a day beforr they officially go on the That technique directs people to her web page with so they can see the home onlin e as soon as it’s posted. “Eighty-five percenty of our buyers look online before they even talk to a real estatde agent or before they look at she said. “Most of them won’t even walk into a house withouft seeing what the inside of the housd lookslike online.
So, for me, I want everyonw to get online and seethat house.” This insidd information about homes that are about to be listedx also has resulted in offers before the homes officiallyt go on the market. Cesario also uses Twitter to follow major newspapers in other She said if realestatre isn’t selling in Los Angeles, for example, thosr potential buyers won’t be looking at homee in the Denver area, for thosew who are planning to move here. She said the reverss is also true.
When real estate marketas are strong in othermajor cities, she noticesz more potential buyers’ inquiries about properties in the While Cesario said it’s hard to tell if her tweetingv has resulted in more showings and more she does know that there’s more traffic on her website.
viernes, 4 de enero de 2013
Man on Icelandair Flight Is Said to Have Been Restrained by Fellow Passengers - New York Times (blog)
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New York Times (blog) | Man on Icelandair Flight Is Said to Have Been Restrained by Fellow Passengers New York Times (blog) When he became unruly, (i.e. trying to choke the woman next to him and screaming the plane was going to crash), fellow passengers subdued him and tie him up for the rest of the flight. He was escorted off the flight by police when it landed. A ... Unruly man taped to seat by fellow air passengers The Struggle Files: Drunken Passenger On Plane Bound & Duct Taped To His ... Drunk man duct-taped to plane seat |
jueves, 3 de enero de 2013
Make this year's goals stick - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
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Make this year's goals stick Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Goals that lack congruence with your heart and your mind are most likely to lose momentum. A good example of this is feeling you must to do something instead of wanting to do it. Make sure you are interested in a goal and that it matches what you feel ... |
lunes, 31 de diciembre de 2012
New owner surfaces in latest Filene
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Alan Cohen, Filene’s chief restructuringt officer, confirmed Monday afternoon that Secaucus, N.J.-base d Syms (NASDAQ:SYMS) and New York-baseds Vornado (NYSE:VNO) agreed to pay abourt $63 million for the chain. A couryt hearing is set for Wednesday to approvdthe deal, Cohen said. The which began Friday and was continuedxto Monday, took placd about a week after an affiliate of Men’s Wearhousw (NYSE:MW) agreed to buy the chain for $67 million. But Crown Acquisitions, the companyu that was first in line tobuy Filene’ s assets, filed an objection to the sale with allegation s that Men’s Wearhouse didn’t follow biddinhg procedures.
Crown in court filings described the firsf auction asa “travesty.” A judgde sent the deal back for auction following Crown’a objection. It wasn’t clear Monday if Syms and Vornadi would acquire allof Filene’s stores. Both Men’s Wearhouse and Crown had planned to acquire and keep open a butnot all, of Filene’s locations. The company has two Ohio including onein Columbus. Filene’s Basement sought protectiojn from creditors in May in Delawarebankruptch court, months after closing severalk stores. Columbus-based (NYSE: RVI), which maintains a majorityh stake in discount shoeretailer (NYSE:DSW), sold the chaimn this year to FB II Acquisitionb Corp.
, a new entity owned by liquidation and turnaroundx firm Buxbaum Group.
Alan Cohen, Filene’s chief restructuringt officer, confirmed Monday afternoon that Secaucus, N.J.-base d Syms (NASDAQ:SYMS) and New York-baseds Vornado (NYSE:VNO) agreed to pay abourt $63 million for the chain. A couryt hearing is set for Wednesday to approvdthe deal, Cohen said. The which began Friday and was continuedxto Monday, took placd about a week after an affiliate of Men’s Wearhousw (NYSE:MW) agreed to buy the chain for $67 million. But Crown Acquisitions, the companyu that was first in line tobuy Filene’ s assets, filed an objection to the sale with allegation s that Men’s Wearhouse didn’t follow biddinhg procedures.
Crown in court filings described the firsf auction asa “travesty.” A judgde sent the deal back for auction following Crown’a objection. It wasn’t clear Monday if Syms and Vornadi would acquire allof Filene’s stores. Both Men’s Wearhouse and Crown had planned to acquire and keep open a butnot all, of Filene’s locations. The company has two Ohio including onein Columbus. Filene’s Basement sought protectiojn from creditors in May in Delawarebankruptch court, months after closing severalk stores. Columbus-based (NYSE: RVI), which maintains a majorityh stake in discount shoeretailer (NYSE:DSW), sold the chaimn this year to FB II Acquisitionb Corp.
, a new entity owned by liquidation and turnaroundx firm Buxbaum Group.
domingo, 30 de diciembre de 2012
Smith Electric will make first all-electric aerial-bucket truck - San Francisco Business Times:
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The truck will be unveiler Monday at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conferencein Williamsburg, Va., Smith Electric Vehicle s U.S. said in a release. The utilityu truck is a battery-powered, all-electric Smith Newtohn produced by Smith ElectricVehicles U.S. and with an aeriapl bucket integrated by AltefIndustries Inc. Based in Birmingham, Ala., Altec is a leadiny provider of products and services to theelectric utility, telecommunications and contracto r markets. , one of the nation’ largest combined natural gas andelectriv utilities, will play a role in the vehicle’s the release said.
The firsft test unit will be addedto PG&E’s fleet to conduct routine and emergency overhead line work in PG&E’s northern and centrap California service area. PG&E will providde test data to Smith ElectricxVehicles U.S. and Altefc for the creation of a production The test unit is thefirst all-electric aerial utility truck to be put into operatiobn by a big utility company before being brought to the release said.
“We are excited to be working with PG&w and Altec on this effortt to help the utility industry acceleratre the reduction of fuel emissions with the introductionof electric-drive fleetg vehicles,” Bryan Hansel, CEO for Smitu Electric Vehicles U.S., said in the The Smith Newton is the world’ s largest battery-electric-powered truck. It stores energyy while stopping through a process callerd regenerative braking and then reuses itfor acceleration. The Smithy Newton has a top speed of50 mph, a rangee in excess of 100 miles on one battery chargr and a payload of as much as 16,280 pounds. Smithu Electric Vehicles U.S.
announced in March that it had selected planrt and headquarters sites at Kansas City International Airport after a multistate competition for the new The company said it plans to create120 high-payintg jobs by 2010 and to begin productio n of its battery-powered vehicles for depot-based, predictable-routse delivery and service fleets this year at its 80,000-square-footr Kansas City plant. In the third quarter, Smitjh is scheduled to begin producing theSmith Newton. Startinfg next year, the company is schedulede to begin assembling an electric version of the new TransitfConnect light-duty vehicle made by Forty-nine percent of Smitg Electric Vehicles U.S. is held by SEV U.K.
’s parent, , a Britisj company that has been making electric vehicles in England since 1920.
The truck will be unveiler Monday at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conferencein Williamsburg, Va., Smith Electric Vehicle s U.S. said in a release. The utilityu truck is a battery-powered, all-electric Smith Newtohn produced by Smith ElectricVehicles U.S. and with an aeriapl bucket integrated by AltefIndustries Inc. Based in Birmingham, Ala., Altec is a leadiny provider of products and services to theelectric utility, telecommunications and contracto r markets. , one of the nation’ largest combined natural gas andelectriv utilities, will play a role in the vehicle’s the release said.
The firsft test unit will be addedto PG&E’s fleet to conduct routine and emergency overhead line work in PG&E’s northern and centrap California service area. PG&E will providde test data to Smith ElectricxVehicles U.S. and Altefc for the creation of a production The test unit is thefirst all-electric aerial utility truck to be put into operatiobn by a big utility company before being brought to the release said.
“We are excited to be working with PG&w and Altec on this effortt to help the utility industry acceleratre the reduction of fuel emissions with the introductionof electric-drive fleetg vehicles,” Bryan Hansel, CEO for Smitu Electric Vehicles U.S., said in the The Smith Newton is the world’ s largest battery-electric-powered truck. It stores energyy while stopping through a process callerd regenerative braking and then reuses itfor acceleration. The Smithy Newton has a top speed of50 mph, a rangee in excess of 100 miles on one battery chargr and a payload of as much as 16,280 pounds. Smithu Electric Vehicles U.S.
announced in March that it had selected planrt and headquarters sites at Kansas City International Airport after a multistate competition for the new The company said it plans to create120 high-payintg jobs by 2010 and to begin productio n of its battery-powered vehicles for depot-based, predictable-routse delivery and service fleets this year at its 80,000-square-footr Kansas City plant. In the third quarter, Smitjh is scheduled to begin producing theSmith Newton. Startinfg next year, the company is schedulede to begin assembling an electric version of the new TransitfConnect light-duty vehicle made by Forty-nine percent of Smitg Electric Vehicles U.S. is held by SEV U.K.
’s parent, , a Britisj company that has been making electric vehicles in England since 1920.
sábado, 29 de diciembre de 2012
Mortgage Rates Surge Late Last Week; 30-Year Fixed Rates Peak Near 5.40% But Fall Over Weekend
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Mortgage Type Average Rate AverageRate % Change Week ending 5/31/09 Week endingt 5/24/09 30-year fixed 5.25% 5.02% 4.6% 15-year fixe 4.78% 4.60% 3.7% 5-1 ARM 4.48% 4.27%% 4.8% Rates dipped slightly over the weekend, but were expectes to climb again during the week. The rate for a 30-yeard fixed purchase mortgage was 5.28 percent on Mondayt morning. For current, up-to-the-minute rates, visit . Thirty-year fixee mortgage rates variedby state. and were the at 5.35 percent and 5.30 respectively. were the lowest, at 5.15 percent. were the most requestedx amongall states. State Average 30-yr. Averages 30-yr. % Change Fixed Rate Fixedf Rate Weekending 5/31/09 Week endinf 5/24/09 Arizona 5.25% 5.
04% 4.1% California 5.24 % 5.00% 4.7% Colorado 5.23% 5.02% 4.1% Connecticut 5.26% 4.99% 5.4% Floridw 5.19% 4.97% 4.4% Georgia 5.15% 4.93% 4.5% Illinois 5.28% 5.08 4.0% Maryland 5.35% 5.09% 5.1% Massachusettw 5.30% 5.11% 3.7% Michigan 5.21% 5.01% 3.9% Missourik 5.25% 5.06% 3.8% New Jersey 5.24% 5.02%% 4.4% New York 5.29% 5.05% 4.7% North Carolina 5.27% 5.07% 3.9% Ohio 5.28% 5.11% 3.3% Oregom 5.27% 5.03% 4.9% Pennsylvania 5.26% 4.99% 5.3% Texas 5.25% 5.02% 4.5% Virginiaq 5.23% 4.96% 5.5% Washington 5.24%% 4.98% 5.
2% The Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitore is compiled each week using thousanda of mortgage rates quoted on Zillow Mortgagw Marketplace by mortgage lenders to borrowers who have submittecd loan requests. State-level data is gathered for the top 20 statesd with the highest quote volumeon Zillow. Learhn more . Zillow Mortgagre Marketplace isa free, and transparent lending marketplace, where borrowers connecr with lenders to find and get the best . Borrowerzs anonymously submit loan requests and receive an unlimitex number of custom with real rates directly from thousandd ofcompeting lenders. Zillow Mortgage Marketplace alsoprovides , , , and . Zillow.
cokm and Zillow are registered trademarkasof Zillow, Inc. SOURCE Zillow.com
Mortgage Type Average Rate AverageRate % Change Week ending 5/31/09 Week endingt 5/24/09 30-year fixed 5.25% 5.02% 4.6% 15-year fixe 4.78% 4.60% 3.7% 5-1 ARM 4.48% 4.27%% 4.8% Rates dipped slightly over the weekend, but were expectes to climb again during the week. The rate for a 30-yeard fixed purchase mortgage was 5.28 percent on Mondayt morning. For current, up-to-the-minute rates, visit . Thirty-year fixee mortgage rates variedby state. and were the at 5.35 percent and 5.30 respectively. were the lowest, at 5.15 percent. were the most requestedx amongall states. State Average 30-yr. Averages 30-yr. % Change Fixed Rate Fixedf Rate Weekending 5/31/09 Week endinf 5/24/09 Arizona 5.25% 5.
04% 4.1% California 5.24 % 5.00% 4.7% Colorado 5.23% 5.02% 4.1% Connecticut 5.26% 4.99% 5.4% Floridw 5.19% 4.97% 4.4% Georgia 5.15% 4.93% 4.5% Illinois 5.28% 5.08 4.0% Maryland 5.35% 5.09% 5.1% Massachusettw 5.30% 5.11% 3.7% Michigan 5.21% 5.01% 3.9% Missourik 5.25% 5.06% 3.8% New Jersey 5.24% 5.02%% 4.4% New York 5.29% 5.05% 4.7% North Carolina 5.27% 5.07% 3.9% Ohio 5.28% 5.11% 3.3% Oregom 5.27% 5.03% 4.9% Pennsylvania 5.26% 4.99% 5.3% Texas 5.25% 5.02% 4.5% Virginiaq 5.23% 4.96% 5.5% Washington 5.24%% 4.98% 5.
2% The Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitore is compiled each week using thousanda of mortgage rates quoted on Zillow Mortgagw Marketplace by mortgage lenders to borrowers who have submittecd loan requests. State-level data is gathered for the top 20 statesd with the highest quote volumeon Zillow. Learhn more . Zillow Mortgagre Marketplace isa free, and transparent lending marketplace, where borrowers connecr with lenders to find and get the best . Borrowerzs anonymously submit loan requests and receive an unlimitex number of custom with real rates directly from thousandd ofcompeting lenders. Zillow Mortgage Marketplace alsoprovides , , , and . Zillow.
cokm and Zillow are registered trademarkasof Zillow, Inc. SOURCE Zillow.com
domingo, 23 de diciembre de 2012
Mercury News workers OK 9% pay cut - San Francisco Business Times:
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The new contract cuts pay 7 percent for the rest of and slashes an additional 2 percenf from paychecks starting onNew Year’s Day. The Media Workers Guild’sz Northern California unit announced late last week that it had reachedd a tentative contract deal with the Mercury News for its 257 membersw atthe paper. The contact also increases employees health insurance contributions and makesother concessions. The Guil d represents 257 MercuryNews employees, including 130 in editorial jobs and 127 in circulation, finance and support positions. A ratificatiobn meeting to discuss and vote on the proposedc contract was heldMonday afternoon. The new contrac t expires Nov. 30, 2010.
Other concessions include reduced vacatiom accruals and movingthe Merc’s copy desk to Walnuyt Creek, where MediaNews’ is based. It owns the Mercuryy News and 11 other dailyg papers inthe region, which include virtually all of the daily paperes in the Bay Area excepy the and . “This is a touguh contract that will hurt a lot of our but it reflects the terrible situation that the news industryh and the country is San Jose Guild President Sylvia Ulloa said in a statemenft published in the MercurygNews . Ulloa was on the bargainin committee that negotiatedwith management.
“Thse committee did the best we couldc do to limit the damage toour members, minimizs the loss of jobs and to try to maintaib the quality of the Mercurh News.” The deal would also permitg management to require up to five furlougg days in 2010, move remaining circulation and financ e jobs to the Bay Area News Group’a shared services center in San Ramon, consolidat e advertising functions in the East Bay and San hire commission-only sales representatives to develop new and win some additional subcontractingf rights, according to the Guild. The contract negotiatione have taken place during grim timea fordaily newspapers.
Several major paperes have folded in recent including the and the print version ofthe , and many majorr metropolitan papers, including the San Francisco Chronicls , , , and face daunting financiao challenges.
The new contract cuts pay 7 percent for the rest of and slashes an additional 2 percenf from paychecks starting onNew Year’s Day. The Media Workers Guild’sz Northern California unit announced late last week that it had reachedd a tentative contract deal with the Mercury News for its 257 membersw atthe paper. The contact also increases employees health insurance contributions and makesother concessions. The Guil d represents 257 MercuryNews employees, including 130 in editorial jobs and 127 in circulation, finance and support positions. A ratificatiobn meeting to discuss and vote on the proposedc contract was heldMonday afternoon. The new contrac t expires Nov. 30, 2010.
Other concessions include reduced vacatiom accruals and movingthe Merc’s copy desk to Walnuyt Creek, where MediaNews’ is based. It owns the Mercuryy News and 11 other dailyg papers inthe region, which include virtually all of the daily paperes in the Bay Area excepy the and . “This is a touguh contract that will hurt a lot of our but it reflects the terrible situation that the news industryh and the country is San Jose Guild President Sylvia Ulloa said in a statemenft published in the MercurygNews . Ulloa was on the bargainin committee that negotiatedwith management.
“Thse committee did the best we couldc do to limit the damage toour members, minimizs the loss of jobs and to try to maintaib the quality of the Mercurh News.” The deal would also permitg management to require up to five furlougg days in 2010, move remaining circulation and financ e jobs to the Bay Area News Group’a shared services center in San Ramon, consolidat e advertising functions in the East Bay and San hire commission-only sales representatives to develop new and win some additional subcontractingf rights, according to the Guild. The contract negotiatione have taken place during grim timea fordaily newspapers.
Several major paperes have folded in recent including the and the print version ofthe , and many majorr metropolitan papers, including the San Francisco Chronicls , , , and face daunting financiao challenges.
sábado, 22 de diciembre de 2012
AirTran Airways Freshens Inflight Drinks Menu With Fresca(R)
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June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiarhy of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), todauy announced that it is addinv popularcitrus beverage, Fresca(R), onboard all flights, effectivew today. The calorie free drink will becomer the 21st beverage ofThe Coca-Cola Compan (NYSE: KO) available complimentary to all passengers. "AirTran Airways continues to delight and surprise our customersa with new flavors and typesof beverages," said , vice president of marketing and salesz for AirTran Airways. "Fresca has a loyal fan base amonb Coca-Cola and AirTran customers, and we are pleasedr to provide our customers with theiffavorite refreshment.
" "We appreciate and enjoy the support of Coca-Colza brands onboard AirTran Airways. Boarding Fresca is another example ofAirTra Airways' ongoing support of Coca-Cola brands, and will help grow our successfulp relationship even further," said , Vice President, East FoodService and On-Premise Division. AirTrah Airways has a long history with bothThe Coca-Colqa Company and its Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: CCE). The airline was the firsty in the world to boarfdCocaCola Zero(TM), Coca-Cola(R) with Lime, Minute Maid(R) Dasani(R) Water, Vanilla Coke(R) and Blacmk Cherry Vanilla Coke(R).
With the addition of AirTran Airways now offers 21different Coca-Cola productss on its flights, more than any othee airline. These complimentary beveragesd include: Coca-Cola Classic(R), Diet Coke(R), Sprite(R), Sprite Zero(TM), Coke Minute Maid(R) Lemonade, Dasani(R) Cherry Coke(TM), Cherry Coke Zero(TM) and three types of Minuts Maid(R) juices. AirTran Airways serves Coca-Cola products exclusively onboardits flights. AirTran Airways, a subsidiaryh of AirTran Holdings, Inc. AAI) and a Fortune 1000 has been ranked the numbert one low cost carrier in the Airlines Quality Rating study for the pasttwo years.
The airlinwe offers coast-to-coast flights on North America's newest all-Boeint fleet with Business Class and complimentaryh XM Satellite Radio onevery flight. To book a visit . The Coca-Cola Company is the world'w largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with nearly 500 sparkling andstillo brands. Along with Coca-Cola(R), recognized as the world'sa most valuable brand, the Company'sa portfolio includes 12 other billiondollar brands, including Diet Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Minute Maid and . Globally, we are the No. 1 provideer of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drin k teas and coffees.
Through the world's larges t beverage distribution system, consumerz in more than 200 countries enjoythe Company'zs beverages at a rate of nearly 1.6 billionh servings a day. With an enduring commitmen t to buildingsustainable communities, our Company is focusedr on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resourcese and enhance the economic development of the communities wherer we operate. For more information about our please visit our websiteat . Media Contacts: AirTran Airways Christopher WhiteCynthia Tinsley-Douglas 678.254.7442 The Coca-Colaz Company Ray Crockett, APR 404.676.
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June 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiarhy of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), todauy announced that it is addinv popularcitrus beverage, Fresca(R), onboard all flights, effectivew today. The calorie free drink will becomer the 21st beverage ofThe Coca-Cola Compan (NYSE: KO) available complimentary to all passengers. "AirTran Airways continues to delight and surprise our customersa with new flavors and typesof beverages," said , vice president of marketing and salesz for AirTran Airways. "Fresca has a loyal fan base amonb Coca-Cola and AirTran customers, and we are pleasedr to provide our customers with theiffavorite refreshment.
" "We appreciate and enjoy the support of Coca-Colza brands onboard AirTran Airways. Boarding Fresca is another example ofAirTra Airways' ongoing support of Coca-Cola brands, and will help grow our successfulp relationship even further," said , Vice President, East FoodService and On-Premise Division. AirTrah Airways has a long history with bothThe Coca-Colqa Company and its Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: CCE). The airline was the firsty in the world to boarfdCocaCola Zero(TM), Coca-Cola(R) with Lime, Minute Maid(R) Dasani(R) Water, Vanilla Coke(R) and Blacmk Cherry Vanilla Coke(R).
With the addition of AirTran Airways now offers 21different Coca-Cola productss on its flights, more than any othee airline. These complimentary beveragesd include: Coca-Cola Classic(R), Diet Coke(R), Sprite(R), Sprite Zero(TM), Coke Minute Maid(R) Lemonade, Dasani(R) Cherry Coke(TM), Cherry Coke Zero(TM) and three types of Minuts Maid(R) juices. AirTran Airways serves Coca-Cola products exclusively onboardits flights. AirTran Airways, a subsidiaryh of AirTran Holdings, Inc. AAI) and a Fortune 1000 has been ranked the numbert one low cost carrier in the Airlines Quality Rating study for the pasttwo years.
The airlinwe offers coast-to-coast flights on North America's newest all-Boeint fleet with Business Class and complimentaryh XM Satellite Radio onevery flight. To book a visit . The Coca-Cola Company is the world'w largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with nearly 500 sparkling andstillo brands. Along with Coca-Cola(R), recognized as the world'sa most valuable brand, the Company'sa portfolio includes 12 other billiondollar brands, including Diet Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Minute Maid and . Globally, we are the No. 1 provideer of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drin k teas and coffees.
Through the world's larges t beverage distribution system, consumerz in more than 200 countries enjoythe Company'zs beverages at a rate of nearly 1.6 billionh servings a day. With an enduring commitmen t to buildingsustainable communities, our Company is focusedr on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resourcese and enhance the economic development of the communities wherer we operate. For more information about our please visit our websiteat . Media Contacts: AirTran Airways Christopher WhiteCynthia Tinsley-Douglas 678.254.7442 The Coca-Colaz Company Ray Crockett, APR 404.676.
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viernes, 21 de diciembre de 2012
P&G moving Iams headquarters to Mason - Business First of Louisville:
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Kris Parlett, spokesman for Proctee and Gamble (NYSE: PG) Pet Care, which includes Iams and said the company and its 240 employees would be movingb in October to the Mason business where other personal healtbh care divisionsof P&G and more than 2,000 employeesa are housed. “It will make it easierr to collaborate andincrease productivity,” Parlett Nobody will be laid of as a resultt of the company’s current headquarters On Poe Avenue closing. all 240 employees will be offered there same positiondsin Mason. P&G acquired Iams in 1999. Sincer then, sales of its Iams and Eukanuba brands have more than according tothe company.
“Our home addresxs is changing but not our commitment to improvinggthe well-being of all dogs and cats,” said Dan Rajczak, vice presidentr of P&G’s pet care business in North America, in a statemen t released Thursday. “If anything, this will help us do an even betted job of connecting with our colleaguew in health care to bring great innovation to pet A company spokesperson confirmed that 250 employeezs atthe Iams-Eukanuba manufacturing and R&D complex in Preble County will not be part of the move. The news of the move came as a surprised to Vandaliaofficials Thursday, who said they had been workinf vigilantly behind the scenes to keep Iams local.
“When P&G purchased Iams, we knew at that point this was a possibilitysome day,” said Rich director of communications for the “But we are surprised today that the announcemengt was made.” Hopkins said Iams was one of the top employersx in Vandalia, though he could not say how much incomde was generated by the The city will have a press conferenc e at 3 p.m. Thursday to further discusw the implications ofthe move.
the community is still pursuingtwo projects, includin an $81 million distribution which would bring 700 jobs and New-York based aerospace companu that could bring 130 “This is bad news for any community,” Hopkins “We have two projects in the pipelinse now that could bring up to 900 employeese to the city, so it’as not all gloom and doom
Kris Parlett, spokesman for Proctee and Gamble (NYSE: PG) Pet Care, which includes Iams and said the company and its 240 employees would be movingb in October to the Mason business where other personal healtbh care divisionsof P&G and more than 2,000 employeesa are housed. “It will make it easierr to collaborate andincrease productivity,” Parlett Nobody will be laid of as a resultt of the company’s current headquarters On Poe Avenue closing. all 240 employees will be offered there same positiondsin Mason. P&G acquired Iams in 1999. Sincer then, sales of its Iams and Eukanuba brands have more than according tothe company.
“Our home addresxs is changing but not our commitment to improvinggthe well-being of all dogs and cats,” said Dan Rajczak, vice presidentr of P&G’s pet care business in North America, in a statemen t released Thursday. “If anything, this will help us do an even betted job of connecting with our colleaguew in health care to bring great innovation to pet A company spokesperson confirmed that 250 employeezs atthe Iams-Eukanuba manufacturing and R&D complex in Preble County will not be part of the move. The news of the move came as a surprised to Vandaliaofficials Thursday, who said they had been workinf vigilantly behind the scenes to keep Iams local.
“When P&G purchased Iams, we knew at that point this was a possibilitysome day,” said Rich director of communications for the “But we are surprised today that the announcemengt was made.” Hopkins said Iams was one of the top employersx in Vandalia, though he could not say how much incomde was generated by the The city will have a press conferenc e at 3 p.m. Thursday to further discusw the implications ofthe move.
the community is still pursuingtwo projects, includin an $81 million distribution which would bring 700 jobs and New-York based aerospace companu that could bring 130 “This is bad news for any community,” Hopkins “We have two projects in the pipelinse now that could bring up to 900 employeese to the city, so it’as not all gloom and doom
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