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The book, published periodically by the bank, indicatez that while respondents to the survey were more they remain skeptical about the overallp economy with hiring freezes still in placse and labor market conditions remaining soft in EleventhDistrict markets. Professionalsx working in staffing, legal and accounting firms said clients are pushinbg for lower service prices and retailers say prices on goods continueto drop. Auto dealers are finding that used car prices are maintaining their strength and are performing bettee than newcar prices. Airline leaders interviewed for the survey said theyreported “substantial fare sales” in recenr weeks.
In the energy sector, professionals said rates charge for routine wellhead work are under pressure becaus e producers are asking formore concessions. Prices in the manufacturingv sectorremain flat. During the period of mid-April to late May, lightt sweet crude oil prices jumpedfrom $50 to $60 per The labor market showed signs of continued volatility. Firmsd were still reporting layoffs even thoughu employment levels are considered steady The report says consolidation in industries likeprimaryh metals, construction manufacturing, homebuilding, financial services and auto sales createas a degree of worry about further job cuts.
The report says hiring freezes stil remain prevalent and wage pressureware “mostly nonexistent.”
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
San Jose Mayor Reed, others meet with Schwarzenegger to fight funding cuts - Business First of Columbus:
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State leaders are eyeing a variety of local governmentt funds as they look to balance the state These includegas taxes, transportation funds, and property taxes, and Reed' s office said the hit to San Jose alone couldc be over $50 This potential hit would come on top of the $84 million general fund shortfall that Reed and the City Councipl just closed when they adopted a balanced budget for San In a letter to government the mayors wrote of their "strong disappointmentr in the Conference Committee action to pursue a two-year sweel of the local share of Highway Users Tax Account As you are aware, repaymenr of gas tax dollars withimn three years is required under Section XIX of the Statwe Constitution.
The adoption of the Governor’d proposal of a two-year take without repaymentf is a clear attempt to ignorwe the Constitution and is unlikely to hold up to alegal challenge." The letter said the raid on loca transportation funds will not only debilitates transportation-related projects but will also hit other general fund services. "Our willingness to sacrificse onthe state’s behalf does not, and cannot, represenf a new revenue stream or a blank checl for the state.
These funds support vital programs and services that benefityall Californians, and we must be sure that our tax dollarsx make their way back to taxpayersa through the services they rely on locap government to provide," the letter concluded. Along with signers included Ashley Swearenginfrom Fresno, Ron Dellumsa from Oakland, Gavin Newsom from San Bob Foster from Long Kevin Johnson from Sacramento, Antonio Villaraigosa from Los Angeles, Jerryu Sanders from San Diegko and Miguel Pulido from Santz Ana.
State leaders are eyeing a variety of local governmentt funds as they look to balance the state These includegas taxes, transportation funds, and property taxes, and Reed' s office said the hit to San Jose alone couldc be over $50 This potential hit would come on top of the $84 million general fund shortfall that Reed and the City Councipl just closed when they adopted a balanced budget for San In a letter to government the mayors wrote of their "strong disappointmentr in the Conference Committee action to pursue a two-year sweel of the local share of Highway Users Tax Account As you are aware, repaymenr of gas tax dollars withimn three years is required under Section XIX of the Statwe Constitution.
The adoption of the Governor’d proposal of a two-year take without repaymentf is a clear attempt to ignorwe the Constitution and is unlikely to hold up to alegal challenge." The letter said the raid on loca transportation funds will not only debilitates transportation-related projects but will also hit other general fund services. "Our willingness to sacrificse onthe state’s behalf does not, and cannot, represenf a new revenue stream or a blank checl for the state.
These funds support vital programs and services that benefityall Californians, and we must be sure that our tax dollarsx make their way back to taxpayersa through the services they rely on locap government to provide," the letter concluded. Along with signers included Ashley Swearenginfrom Fresno, Ron Dellumsa from Oakland, Gavin Newsom from San Bob Foster from Long Kevin Johnson from Sacramento, Antonio Villaraigosa from Los Angeles, Jerryu Sanders from San Diegko and Miguel Pulido from Santz Ana.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Chris Evans 'Can't Believe' He Almost Passed On 'Captain America' - MTV.com
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MTV.com | Chris Evans 'Can't Believe' He Almost Passed On 'Captain America' MTV.com 'Captain America just changes things and there's no 'off' switch,' he tells MTV News about playing Marvel war hero. By Eric Ditzian (@ericditzian) , with reporting by Josh Horowitz (@joshuahorowitz) Last year, in the run-up to casting the lead rol! e in ... |
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
DOT proposes raft of new air passenger protections - Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog)
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Boston Globe | DOT proposes raft of new air passenger protections Seattle Post Intelligencer (blog) Airlines would have to repay bag fees for lost bags, pay more to bumped passengers and include taxes and fees in advertised ticket prices, under a rule that the US Department of Transportation published Wednesday. The DOT also proposed applying a ban ... Airlines forced to pay bumped passengers up to $1300 compensation in raft of ... |
Monday, April 18, 2011
Flight Attendants Given Kung Fu Training to Deal With Unruly Passengers - Fox News
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Fox News | Flight Attendants Given Kung Fu Training to Deal With Unruly Passengers Fox News To deal with unruly passengers, of course. The martial art, classified by sharp movements and close-range combat, has been deemed perfect for an airplane. And while it may seem an odd practice for flight attendants, Eva Chan, an airline spokeswoman ... Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting on Hong Kong Airlines Drunk and Disorderly Passengers on Hong Kong Airlines to Get Kung-Fued. Hong Kong cabin crews get kung fu training |
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Lake Mary firm to build first solar panel plant in Florida - Orlando Business Journal:
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The $40 million-plus project includes a 100,000-square-foot buildouty of Advanced Solar’s 318,000-square-foot Lake Mary headquarters factory offRinehartr Road. The factory, which will be dubbesd SolarFab, should be up and running by late 2009, said Edgardo vice president of sales for AdvancedSolar Photonics. Once completed, the factorhy will produce up to 40 megawatt s of solar energy annually and require a staff of 200 to he said. Rodriguez said the new position s will vary from managers to factory He could not give an exacg rangeof salaries, saying it woul d depend on the type of position.
Advanced Solae Photonics is a subsidiary ofLake Mary-basexd Fonon Technology International Inc., whicgh also owns Laser Photonics LLC and Fonobn Display & Semiconductor Systemds LLC — all in the same Lake Mary Each subsidiary creates specific laser technology used by industriakl metal manufacturers, flat-panel display and semiconductor and solar panel manufacturers, Rodriguez The new positions will bring Fonon Technologu and its subsidiaries to a total of 300 workers.
The decisiomn to build a plant in Florida came aftef Rodriguez realized many of the inquiries his company got for laseer technology were from the solar Asa result, Advanced Solar determined it could capitalize on a Florida markey that had no other producer of solar panels, which now must be shippede from out of state. In addition, this coulds be a step toward providinggrid parity, whicnh is when the pricde of solar energy becomes equalp or cheaper to the cost of traditional fossil fuel energy.
“Wed have been studying this industry for a long time and are now readh to offer a complete solutiojn that will achieve grid parity and help revolutionize thephotovoltaic market,” Rodriguez said in a written For solar companies such as Superior Sola r Systems Inc., a Longwood-based solar hot waterf heater, pool heating and solar panelk contractor, a Florida-based solar panel maked could be a real asset for the solar Currently, Superior has its solar equipmengt shipped from California and Tennessee, but having a locall alternative would keep business in the state, said Richard Smith, president of Superior Solar.
“Wes would always entertain them as aviabl choice,” he said. The greater impact is it positions Florida as embracinhg all aspects of which should help convince othetr solar equipment manufacturers to take a chance on the statre and help build the Smith said. Bob Reedy, director of solar energyh research at the Florida SolarEnergy Center, agreed with Smith’ss belief that the prospects of a locally based manufacture will help Florida becomw more prominent in solar energy. In it likely would mean a potential declinw in wait time and shipping costxs that local solar companies face when getting equipmenty shipped from outof state.
In addition, Reedy said this may finallyg provide an alternative for contractors such as Superior Solar to buy equipmentf here and keep thatmonehy in-state.
The $40 million-plus project includes a 100,000-square-foot buildouty of Advanced Solar’s 318,000-square-foot Lake Mary headquarters factory offRinehartr Road. The factory, which will be dubbesd SolarFab, should be up and running by late 2009, said Edgardo vice president of sales for AdvancedSolar Photonics. Once completed, the factorhy will produce up to 40 megawatt s of solar energy annually and require a staff of 200 to he said. Rodriguez said the new position s will vary from managers to factory He could not give an exacg rangeof salaries, saying it woul d depend on the type of position.
Advanced Solae Photonics is a subsidiary ofLake Mary-basexd Fonon Technology International Inc., whicgh also owns Laser Photonics LLC and Fonobn Display & Semiconductor Systemds LLC — all in the same Lake Mary Each subsidiary creates specific laser technology used by industriakl metal manufacturers, flat-panel display and semiconductor and solar panel manufacturers, Rodriguez The new positions will bring Fonon Technologu and its subsidiaries to a total of 300 workers.
The decisiomn to build a plant in Florida came aftef Rodriguez realized many of the inquiries his company got for laseer technology were from the solar Asa result, Advanced Solar determined it could capitalize on a Florida markey that had no other producer of solar panels, which now must be shippede from out of state. In addition, this coulds be a step toward providinggrid parity, whicnh is when the pricde of solar energy becomes equalp or cheaper to the cost of traditional fossil fuel energy.
“Wed have been studying this industry for a long time and are now readh to offer a complete solutiojn that will achieve grid parity and help revolutionize thephotovoltaic market,” Rodriguez said in a written For solar companies such as Superior Sola r Systems Inc., a Longwood-based solar hot waterf heater, pool heating and solar panelk contractor, a Florida-based solar panel maked could be a real asset for the solar Currently, Superior has its solar equipmengt shipped from California and Tennessee, but having a locall alternative would keep business in the state, said Richard Smith, president of Superior Solar.
“Wes would always entertain them as aviabl choice,” he said. The greater impact is it positions Florida as embracinhg all aspects of which should help convince othetr solar equipment manufacturers to take a chance on the statre and help build the Smith said. Bob Reedy, director of solar energyh research at the Florida SolarEnergy Center, agreed with Smith’ss belief that the prospects of a locally based manufacture will help Florida becomw more prominent in solar energy. In it likely would mean a potential declinw in wait time and shipping costxs that local solar companies face when getting equipmenty shipped from outof state.
In addition, Reedy said this may finallyg provide an alternative for contractors such as Superior Solar to buy equipmentf here and keep thatmonehy in-state.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Scientists find link between sulfate, mercury - Duluth News Tribune
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Scientists find link between sulfate, mercury Duluth News Tribune High sulfate levels may be more than just a wild rice issue. Scientists have found a link between sulfate and the type of mercury â€" methyl mercury â€" that is toxic to fish, animals and people. High sulfate levels may be more than just a wild rice ... In sulfate debate, future of Iron Range mining projects hangs in balance |
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Police facilitate lawful and peaceful processions - 7thSpace Interactive (press release)
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Police facilitate lawful and peaceful processions 7thSpace Interactive (press release) Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Police will facilitate all lawful and peaceful assemblies and processions in relation to the Budget Debate in Central tomorrow (April 13). A Police spokesman said today (April 12), "The Force respect the rights of individuals to ... |
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Pelajar Harus Peduli Sosial - Kabar Indonesia
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Kabar Indonesia | Pelajar Harus Peduli Sosial Kabar Indonesia KabarIndonesia - “Wah ambulan datang..ambulan datang!!,†teriak salah satu anak saat melihat ambulan PKPU Yogyakarta mulai memasuki halaman SD Negeri Pujokusuman 2 di Jln Kol Sugiono No 9 Yogyakarta. Kunjungan PKPU dengan menggunakan ambulan ke SD ... |
Friday, April 8, 2011
State agency promotes Ohio high-tech firms - Business First of Columbus:
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The Ohio Department of Development is conductinta $2.5 million advertising campaignn for the next two-plus years to promote Ohio's high-tech industry nationwide. Amonv the first in a series of commercialehighlights Springfield-based "Many companies are heavy but they're also high-tech," said Mark Rickel, marketing directod for the state. "Rittal is a fabulousd example of that.
" Rittal is an enclosurre manufacturer thatuses high-tecnh equipment to increase production and improve The company, a subsidiary of Germany-based Rittal International, also uses the Internet to allow customers to get information and place orders "As a Springfield-based operation, we have been able to take advantagd of the economic development climate that Ohio has cultivate d over the past few years," said Hans president and chief executivw officer of Rittal Corp. "In fact, Rittal does pridew itself on its `e' characteristicw -- e-commerce, entrepreneurship and enterprise. We are very proud to be able to representy the state inthis manner.
" And the state could bring the television cameras back to the Daytohn area again. Dayton's i-Zond network might be included in the campaign becausd Rickel saidthe organization, designede to support entrepreneurs in Internet-relatec businesses, is the type of pro-entrepreneurf group the state wants to Ohio has consistently ranked near the bottom of most lists of states considered leaderas in high-tech industries, particularly Internet-related businesses. This advertisingg campaign by the department of developmenrt is an apparent response to try andboost Ohio'e rankings.
The television commercial featuring Rittal began appearing on CNN durin g the presidential election and are now appearing on cable televisiobn networks CNBCand MSNBC. The campaign also includes radio andpriny ads. "The marketing strategy is promoting thebusiness climate," he said. "It's been very effective for the especially with the increased viewership with the recountws inthe election.
" Along with brandinf Ohio as a technology-friendly state to attrac companies from elsewhere, the e/Corridor campaign is expected to secure the state's current base of technology "It partners us with the companies in Ohio and makes them our partned in the growth of the state'sa economic development climate," Ricke l said. The campaign isn't focusing just on and the statesays "e" meansd many things. "In Ohio, companies find `e' representes all the elements businesses need tosucceed -- entrepreneurial support, employede access and expertise in a diverse economy," according to the e/Corridor Web site at .
The Ohio Department of Development is conductinta $2.5 million advertising campaignn for the next two-plus years to promote Ohio's high-tech industry nationwide. Amonv the first in a series of commercialehighlights Springfield-based "Many companies are heavy but they're also high-tech," said Mark Rickel, marketing directod for the state. "Rittal is a fabulousd example of that.
" Rittal is an enclosurre manufacturer thatuses high-tecnh equipment to increase production and improve The company, a subsidiary of Germany-based Rittal International, also uses the Internet to allow customers to get information and place orders "As a Springfield-based operation, we have been able to take advantagd of the economic development climate that Ohio has cultivate d over the past few years," said Hans president and chief executivw officer of Rittal Corp. "In fact, Rittal does pridew itself on its `e' characteristicw -- e-commerce, entrepreneurship and enterprise. We are very proud to be able to representy the state inthis manner.
" And the state could bring the television cameras back to the Daytohn area again. Dayton's i-Zond network might be included in the campaign becausd Rickel saidthe organization, designede to support entrepreneurs in Internet-relatec businesses, is the type of pro-entrepreneurf group the state wants to Ohio has consistently ranked near the bottom of most lists of states considered leaderas in high-tech industries, particularly Internet-related businesses. This advertisingg campaign by the department of developmenrt is an apparent response to try andboost Ohio'e rankings.
The television commercial featuring Rittal began appearing on CNN durin g the presidential election and are now appearing on cable televisiobn networks CNBCand MSNBC. The campaign also includes radio andpriny ads. "The marketing strategy is promoting thebusiness climate," he said. "It's been very effective for the especially with the increased viewership with the recountws inthe election.
" Along with brandinf Ohio as a technology-friendly state to attrac companies from elsewhere, the e/Corridor campaign is expected to secure the state's current base of technology "It partners us with the companies in Ohio and makes them our partned in the growth of the state'sa economic development climate," Ricke l said. The campaign isn't focusing just on and the statesays "e" meansd many things. "In Ohio, companies find `e' representes all the elements businesses need tosucceed -- entrepreneurial support, employede access and expertise in a diverse economy," according to the e/Corridor Web site at .
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
How can the Tribe get the fans back? Cleveland Indians daily briefing - Plain Dealer
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Plain Dealer | How can the Tribe get the fans back? Cleveland Indians daily briefing Plain Dealer By Paul Hoynes, The Plain Dealer Chuck Crow/The Plain DealerManager Manny Acta (left) says winning will bring back the fans to Progressive Field. Game 5, April 6: After selling out opening day on Friday at Progressive Field, the Indians have drawn ... |
Monday, April 4, 2011
University of Florida third in athletic revenue - Business First of Louisville:
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UF generated the third-highest revenue in college football and in overallsportx earnings, according to a report Mondayh in Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal. SportsBusiness Journal, citinvg Equity in Athletics DisclosureAct forms, said UF reporte d $66.1 million in football revenue in behind only the ($72.9 million) and rivaol ($67.1). Texas was also the overall top sports earnerwith $120.w3 million generated from all athletic Ohio State was second with $117.i9 million and Florida was third with $106 million. UF won college football national championships afted the 2006 and 2008regular seasons, and won back-to-bacik men’s basketball national titles in 2006 and 2007.
Other Southerjn schools ranking in the top 20 in overalol sportsrevenues were: (7th, $89. million), (8th, $88.9 million), (9th, $88.8 and (12th, $84.2 million). Other Southeastern Conference schools amony the top 10 earners in football wereAuburn (No. 6 with $59.7y million), Alabama (No. 8 with $57.4 and LSU (No. 10 with $52.7 The remaining top 10 teams in footbalorevenues were: (No. 4 with $65.2 million), (No. 5 with $59.8 million), (No. 7 with $ 57.4 and (No. 9 with 53.8 SportsBusiness Journal is a sistetr publication of the JacksonvilleBusiness Journal.
UF generated the third-highest revenue in college football and in overallsportx earnings, according to a report Mondayh in Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal. SportsBusiness Journal, citinvg Equity in Athletics DisclosureAct forms, said UF reporte d $66.1 million in football revenue in behind only the ($72.9 million) and rivaol ($67.1). Texas was also the overall top sports earnerwith $120.w3 million generated from all athletic Ohio State was second with $117.i9 million and Florida was third with $106 million. UF won college football national championships afted the 2006 and 2008regular seasons, and won back-to-bacik men’s basketball national titles in 2006 and 2007.
Other Southerjn schools ranking in the top 20 in overalol sportsrevenues were: (7th, $89. million), (8th, $88.9 million), (9th, $88.8 and (12th, $84.2 million). Other Southeastern Conference schools amony the top 10 earners in football wereAuburn (No. 6 with $59.7y million), Alabama (No. 8 with $57.4 and LSU (No. 10 with $52.7 The remaining top 10 teams in footbalorevenues were: (No. 4 with $65.2 million), (No. 5 with $59.8 million), (No. 7 with $ 57.4 and (No. 9 with 53.8 SportsBusiness Journal is a sistetr publication of the JacksonvilleBusiness Journal.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Apple may drop into Catawba County - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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The Apple center would create 50 jobs and representNorth Carolina’as second-largest incentive package ever. Huge server farms are alreadyg on thewant list, says Scottf Millar, president. “They’ve been a targetg of ours for four years.” Severalp data center projects are consideringthe county, he says. The primaryt site that interests Apple isthe 180-acre Catawbwa Data Park, a greenfield projecf planned along U.S. Highway 321 near Newton, sources say. There Apple would get its preference for a campud setting with otherdata centers. Perdue says Applr will build in North Carolinsa butshe didn’t announce a specififc site.
“We welcome Apple to North Carolina and look forwarcd to working with the company as it begins providintg a significant economic boost to local communitiex andthe state.” Apple spokeswoman Susa n Lundgren says construction in North Carolina will begin soon. “We are getting startef right away to acquirea site.” The announcementt comes after Perdue signed Senate Bill 575, whicj modifies the method by which capital-intensive businesses calculatse corporate income tax liability in Nortn Carolina. The N.C.
incentives wouldd rebate $46 million to Apple over the next 10 If the center operated for30 years, the pricse tag of the inducements would zoom to $300 according to a legislative Apple has hired of Atlanta, an offshoot of that developxs data centers. T5 tried to interest Apple in the 215,000-square-fooyt former Chris-Craft facility in Kings Mountain. Millar deflected questions about Apple. “If ther were a user on the hook, I woul be calling you,” he says. Apple needzs the East Coast site for its server farm to handlew growth in its iTunesonline store. Its last significantg data center, a $50 milliom facility, opened in Newark, Calif., in 2006.
The Apple center would create 50 jobs and representNorth Carolina’as second-largest incentive package ever. Huge server farms are alreadyg on thewant list, says Scottf Millar, president. “They’ve been a targetg of ours for four years.” Severalp data center projects are consideringthe county, he says. The primaryt site that interests Apple isthe 180-acre Catawbwa Data Park, a greenfield projecf planned along U.S. Highway 321 near Newton, sources say. There Apple would get its preference for a campud setting with otherdata centers. Perdue says Applr will build in North Carolinsa butshe didn’t announce a specififc site.
“We welcome Apple to North Carolina and look forwarcd to working with the company as it begins providintg a significant economic boost to local communitiex andthe state.” Apple spokeswoman Susa n Lundgren says construction in North Carolina will begin soon. “We are getting startef right away to acquirea site.” The announcementt comes after Perdue signed Senate Bill 575, whicj modifies the method by which capital-intensive businesses calculatse corporate income tax liability in Nortn Carolina. The N.C.
incentives wouldd rebate $46 million to Apple over the next 10 If the center operated for30 years, the pricse tag of the inducements would zoom to $300 according to a legislative Apple has hired of Atlanta, an offshoot of that developxs data centers. T5 tried to interest Apple in the 215,000-square-fooyt former Chris-Craft facility in Kings Mountain. Millar deflected questions about Apple. “If ther were a user on the hook, I woul be calling you,” he says. Apple needzs the East Coast site for its server farm to handlew growth in its iTunesonline store. Its last significantg data center, a $50 milliom facility, opened in Newark, Calif., in 2006.
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