Thursday, June 30, 2011

Cordray pans Chrysler sale over dealer worries - Nashville Business Journal:

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Attorney General Richard Cordrat and officials from nine other states filed a limited objection and statement in supportf of auto dealers this week in ofNew York. Attorneysa general argued the sale shouldn’gt allow the automaker to escapee requirements ofstate laws, including those pertaininf to the termination of dealership agreements. “On less than 30 notice, Chrysler proposes to reject dozens of dealer agreementssin Ohio,” Cordray said in a “Some consideration should be given to thosse dealers, and Chrysler shouldn’t be allowex to disregard its obligations under Ohio Chrysler’s move to cut 789 dealerships from its networj in and around Centra Ohio, including Spitzer Dodge of Columbuss and Byers Dublin Dodge.
Automotive News reportef this week that a Bankruptcy Court hearingy has been set for June 3on Chrysler’s move to revokes the franchises. Cordray previously has filed objection to the sale over the effectsthat Chrysler’z deal to emerge as a new company under a partnershi with Italian automaker Fiat could have on Ohio’sx Lemon Law and its workers’ compensationb system. Cordray said attorneys from Ohio and othedr states are negotiating withAuburn Mich.-based Chrysler on both issues.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Dress cool to beat the heat, say Ritter, Hickenlooper - Denver Business Journal:

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The “dress down” campaign is part of the Cool Biz programj to encourage those who occupt office buildings to raisew their thermostats two to four degrees to cut energg costs related toair conditioning. The program, which was launche d last summer, is intended to reduce emissions from power plantzs and ease heavy daytime demands that elevat eenergy costs. According to a press release from Hickenlooper’s officr of communications, the program resulted in significant energu savings in the two monthx it was in place last year compared to the year Energy usage in seven participating city buildings wasdown 6.4 percentg in July and 7.
1 percent in This year, more than 100 city buildingsx in Denver are expected to participate in the initiative. Employeesw in participating buildings will be askedf to replace suit jackets and tieswith short-sleeved shirtx and blouses and open-collared Hickenlooper announced the start of this year’s prograk by removing his tie and jackett at his weekly meeting with the Denver City Councik on Tuesday.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Washington State University cutting 360 jobs - Business First of Buffalo:

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The Pullman-based university released a preliminary budget plan on May 1 afte r the state Legislature announced an operating budget that include d significant cuts tohigher education. Wednesday’s announcement reflects the resultsz of public budget forums and meetings heldsincee then. The new budget goes into effect onJuly 1. Job reductions include 167 vacanr positions and 116 currently filled Another 47 people will take early retirement while others have shifter from full time to part WSU employs morethan 6,200 people acrossz the state.
The three programs that will be cut are the Departmenty of Theaterand Dance, the Department of Communit and Rural Sociology and the major in Students who are majoring in those fields will still be able to take coursesa to finish their degrees, but no new students will be President Elson Floyd, Provost Warwick deans, chancellors and vice presidents are contributinhg 5 percent of their base salaries, or a total of about $330,000, to a speciap fund that has allowed WSU to save some More detailed information on the budget reduction s

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Joining the freedom flotilla to break Gaza blockade is a necessity - Sydney Morning Herald

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People wave Turkish and Palestinian flags during a rally to mark the first anniversary of the violence that occurred on the passenger ship MV Mavi Marmara in May 2010. Photo: AFP Yesterday, I left for Europe to join the flotilla to break the blockade ...



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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Recreational Equipment, Inc. Company Profile | Company Information

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Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) is a national outdoor retaill co-op dedicated to inspiring, educating and outfittinb its members and the community for a lifetim e of outdoor adventureand stewardship. Founded in 1938 by a group of Pacific Northwest mountaineers seekingquality equipment, REI operatex retail stores nationwide, two onlinwe stores and an adventure travel REI Adventures. REI offers productds from all of the top brandsfor camping, cycling, fitness, hiking, paddling, snow sports and travel, includin its own line of award-winning outdooer gear and apparel.
While anyone may join or shop at REI, memberx pay a one-time $20 fee and receive a share in the companhy

Friday, June 17, 2011

Join BET Networks and Take Part in the Celebration of BLACK MUSIC MONTH - June 2009

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To commemorate this speciakl occasion, BET will present THE BET the most entertaining and exciting awards show of the In addition, the following BET specials pay tributee to African-American musicians, singers and Tuesday, June 2 10:00 p.m.* "WELCOME TO DREAMLAND" SERIES PREMIERE June 5 7:30 p.m.* ACCESS GRANTED: KEYSHIAA COLE TOUR Monday, June 8 10:00 p.m.* TOP 12 MOMENTaS OF THE BET AWARDS Friday, June 12 7:30 p.m. RAP CITY: THE RELAPSE FEATURING EMINEMM Wednesday, June 17 7:30 p.m.* THEY REALLt LIKE ME, THEY REALLY REALLY LIKE ME - BET AWARDS NOMINATIOj SPECIAL Sunday, June 28 6 p.m.* BET AWARDS PRE-SHOW 8 p.m.* BET AWARDx 2009 11 p.m.* BET AWARDS POST SHOW June 3010 p.m.
* "TINY & TOYA" SERIExS PREMIERE In addition to these BET's #1 music countdown show 106 & PARK has plannex a month full of unprecedented events and guests. BET a division of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, is the nation's leadinyg provider of quality entertainment, music, news and publi affairs television programming forthe African-American audience. The primaryu BET channel reaches more than 98 million households and can be seen in theUnitedr States, Canada, the the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan BET is the dominant African-American consumer bran with a diverse group of businesses extensions: a leading Internet destinatiob for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digitalk Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractivw alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offeringsd for the home environment including DVDs and BET Mobile, which provides games and video contenr for wireless devices; and BET International, whicj operates BET in the United Kingdom and overseews the extension of BET network programming for globalp distribution.

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Landlords file objections in Eddie Bauer bankruptcy - Dayton Business Journal:

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Eddie Bauer Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: EBHI) wantes a judge in U.S. bankruptcy courtt in Delaware to set a bid deadline of July 14 and a July 16 date to auctioh offthe retailer’s assets. But , headquartered in Santsa Monica, Calif., and three other landlords want more time to evaluates anyproposed deal. “The landlords did not creater debtors’ financial maladies, and shoulxd not bear the consequences of this bankruptcy through loss of theircontractual rights,” Macericjh and the other landlords said in a court filing Eddie Bauer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protectiobn June 17.
The New York privatde equity firm has made an offetr to buyEddie Bauer’s assets for $202 million, subject to an auction and bankruptcy court CCMP has said it has agreed to keep most of Eddies Bauer’s 371 stores if it were the winningv bidder. But the company said it woulx close an undisclosed number of underperforming TheMacerich Co. leases space to Eddie Bauefr at Redmond Town Centerin Redmond, Wash., and Portland’s Washington Also objecting in the bankruptcy case are Eddie Bauer landlordws Southgate Mall Associates, The Forbes Co.
and Collectively the four companieds lease space to 20 Eddie Bauer stores in14

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Twin Cities banks

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Three of those, Woodbury-based Forest Lake-based Mainstreet Bank and Otsego-based Riverview Community Bank reportefd capital ratios below the regulatory thresholdc for adequate capitalization for the first quarter of according to the Federap DepositInsurance Corp. The other six have capital levelxs that have dipped belosthe well-capitalized classification. Those are , based in Minneapolis; Inteer Savings Bank, based in Maple Community Bank Plymouth, based in Plymouth; Access based in Champlin; Great Northernb Bank, based in St. Michael; and , based in Eden A bank’s capital ratio is determined by dividing its capital byits assets.
The higher the capital the better protected it isagainsr losses. When a bank’s capital ratioe dwindle below levels regulators deem safe forthat bank’sd risk profile, regulators can take action rangin g from ordering a bank to improve its performance, to shuttingy it down. First Integrity Bank of Staples, Minnesota’s only bank failuree in the currentbanking crisis, had capital ratios near zero when regulatorxs shut it down in May 2008. “There are some capitak ratios that don’t look good,” said Brad chairman of the MinnesotaBankerd Association, as well as president and CEO of Citizensx Independent Bank in St.
Louis “I personally don’t expect [any more Minnesota] bankzs to fail. You may see some that are mergedcor acquired. If you look at thred banks and we’re talking about 450 banks [in Minnesota], that’ss a pretty small fraction.” Brickwell on Monday filed an offering with the Securities and Exchanged Commission toraise $8 million. “We’re certainly tryinf to raise as much capital as we said Brickwell CEO and PresidentIvar Peterson. Mainstreet Bank sold its Cottag e Grove branch in March to Merchantsw FinancialGroup Inc., based in Winona, as part of its “capita l restoration plan.
” Karen Greisinger, a spokeswoman for the said details of the plan are not being made adding, “If you’re earmarked as a troubled it doesn’t mean you’re going to Representatives of Riverview Community Bank could not be reached for Capital-raising is top priority for some of the other bankds whose ratios have fallen below the well-capitalized threshold. “We are in the processz of raising significant capital from ourexisting shareholders,” said Scotty Thomas, president of Access Bank, adding that he expect the new capital in the second quarter.
Thomas said the bank will amendfits first-quarter numbers retroactively, and the new filinyg will reflect higher capital ratios. BankFirst also has a capital plan and has been workinhg over the past 18 months to improve itsbalancwe sheet, said David Grandstrand, the bank’xs president, in a statement. “Ther bank has made significant progressz in reducing the size of the balancewsheet (which improves capital ratios) and reducing and both of those initiatives Scott Weaver, president and chief operatingg officer of Voyager Bank, said his bank also is shoring up its capital position. Officials from the other banks on thelist couldn’f be reached for comment, or had no comment.

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Hillsborough extension teaches gardeners how to create organic soil - Tbo.com

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From left, Classes at the Hillsborough County Extension Office teach homeowners how to create compost for their gardens; Monica Raguckas, in the striped shirt, shows students how to mix their compost piles to get the best organic blend; bottom right: ...



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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Arbor Pharmaceuticals Announces the Launch of ZINOTIC ES - A New Extra Strength Product for the Treatment of Acute Otitis Externa

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June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Arbor Pharmaceuticals a specialty pharmaceutical company focuseds exclusively onpediatric medicine, announcedx today that the company has launched ZINOTICd ES as a new treatmenf option for Acute Otitis Externa (AOE). ZINOTIC ES is an extrz strength formulation of original ZINOTIC intended to provide childrenn suffering from AOE with a greatere degree of pain relief and skin ZINOTIC ES is Arbor Pharmaceuticals fourth product launch inthe U.S. and is now availablew by prescription from retail pharmacies acrossthe U.S. AOE or "swimmer'as ear" is a common childhood infection of the ear canal characterized by intense pain and damaged skin.
Children are most susceptible to AOE, and swimming is the most common predisposing factor for acquirinhgthe infection. When treating AOE therew are three main goals to address includintg treatingthe infection, relieving the pain and restoring the integrity of the liningf of the ear canal. ZINOTIf is the only family of products that addresses the thre e AOEtreatment goals. ZINOTIC ES contains the maximuk dose of pramoxine and a higher levek of zinc acetate to enable greatet pain relief and skin protection whiles treating the infection withoutan antibiotic.
"ZINOTIC has becomr an important AOE treatment optioj sinceits introduction, and new ZINOTIC ES will be a welcomse addition to the ZINOTIC franchise as it further addresses the three AOE treatment goalws with its enhanced, extra strengtu formulation," according to , President and CEO of Arbor "The launch of ZINOTIC ES demonstrates the company'es ongoing dedication to enhancing pediatric medicine. Arbof will continue to build its portfoliol of pediatric pharmaceuticals focuse on providing novel prescription products for the most commonbpediatric illnesses." ZINOTIC ES is being promotede to U.S.
pediatricians by Arbor Pharmaceuticals' salex force and via partneer companies in select regionse ofthe U.S. For more information abou ZINOTIC ES, visit . The most common side effects ofpramoxinee (contained in ZINOTIC ES) includd redness, irritation, swelling, burning, stinging, pain or dryness at the affected area. Arbor Pharmaceuticals is a North Carolina-based specialty pharmaceuticak company focused exclusively on the growinhgpediatric market. The company is well positioned to becoms theleading pediatrics-focused pharmaceutical companyg by actively licensing, developingt and commercializing late-stage products for common pediatric conditions.
The company currently focuses on nonantibiotif products for ear infections including ZINOTIC for acutdeotitis externa, XYLAREX for the dietary management of recurrent ear infectiona and NEOTIC for acute otitias media. Arbor is also buildinvg a pipeline of other promising product s for the most commonpediatric illnesses. To learm more about Arbor Pharmaceuticals, visit or send emai inquiries to .

Friday, June 3, 2011

IRS charges former Mercury Interactive exec with tax evasion - Sacramento Business Journal:

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Sharlene Abrams, then a residentg of Los Gatos, was charged with three one over her personal 2001 tax filing and two for her part inthe "false and filings of Amnon Landan, then Mercury's chief executive, and Kenneth then its chief operations officer. Mountaim View-based Mercury Interactive eventually paida $28 milliob fine to settle a civil complaintg by the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as a paymenr of $117.5 million to pensio n funds to settle a class action over the misdatesd options. Mercury Interactive, whicyh was later acquired by Palo Alto-basesd (NYSE: HPQ), was one of the first companies cited in connectiobn with manipulation ofstock options.
H-P employsd thousands in Roseville. The filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern Districyof California, said Abrams "orchestrated the backdating of stocl option exercise dates for herself, Landan and Kleih in order to reduce the income taxes."

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Panel Suggest Cell Phones Could Cause Brain Cancer - Techplz

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Cell phones have been targeted lately for the possible side effects that they give off. This path month cell phones received a lot of attention over an inconclusive study that linked cell phones to killing bees. Many media outlets picked up on that ...


WHO scientists suggest cell phones be classified as "possibly carcinogenic"

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WHO study suggests link between cellphones, cancer

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