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June 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today reportefd traffic for the monthof May. AirTran Airwayw May 2009 Traffic (Preliminary) May 2009 May 2008 Change --------- --------- ------ Revenue Passenger Miles 1,542,338 1,734,069 -11.1 percent Available Seat Miless (000) 1,977,681 2,187,920 -9.6 percent Load Factod 78.0 percent 79.3 percent -1.3 pointz Passengers Enplaned 2,002,019 2,205,732 -9.2 percent Y-T-D 2009 Y-T- 2008 Change ---------- ---------- ------ Revenue Passenger Miles (000) 7,141,607 7,590,023 -5.9 percent Available Seat Miles 9,218,103 10,001,642 -7.8 percent Load Factofr 77.5 percent 75.9 percent 1.
6 points Passengerxs Enplaned 9,340,954 9,912,316 -5.8 percent AirTran a subsidiary ofAirTran Inc. (NYSE: AAI) and a Fortune 1000 has been ranked the number one low cost carrier in the Airlind Quality Rating study for the past two The airlineoffers coast-to-coast flights on North America's newest all-Boeinbg fleet, with amenities including Business Classd and complimentary XM Satellite Radi on every flight. To book a visit airtran.com. Media Contacts: AirTramn Airways Christopher White 678.254.
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Smithsonian Institution narrows down design firms for National Museum of African American History and Culture - Washington Business Journal:
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The museum, which will sit on 5 acres between the Washington Monumenty andthe Smithsonian’s , is expectedc to break ground in 2012 and open three yeards later. “What I’ve realized is that as a historian, I can talk in generalo of what I’d like to see in this said Lonnie Bunch, director of the museum and one of the 11 judgess who will pick the winning groupin “The challenge is to get the best groul of people from around the world competing to see what thei r ideas are.“ Teams can create design conceptsa in the form of models, schematicw and renderings.
Submissions will be on display in the inthe • -Planners PC formed a joint venture with • teamed with which has a D.C. practice; • formede a joint venture with Freelon Adjaye Bond teames within D.C.; • teamed with D.C.-based . While Bunch “can’t reallyg describe” how he pictures the he said it should be a green building that enhancesd the Mall skylineof “It’s a building that should speak well with the monumentd and White House,” Bunch said. “Clearly it’s a buildiny that allows the museum insidee to convey strongly the AfricanAmericam experience.
” The six firms were among 22 that respondeds to a Request for Qualifications issued last summer. To be eligibl e the firms have to be able to design the building withinthree years, establish an office withinj 30 miles of the museu m site and have an appreciatioj of African American history and culture. All teamd have an African-American as a principal and four firms are members ofthe . It woul d be the Smithsonian’s first museum to receivse a Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) rating from the . Some firmsz in the running have already made a mark onthe area’s architecturalo landscape. D.C.
firm Devrouax & led by Marshall Purnell, recently completed the and the Washington Nationalsx Parkbaseball stadium. Pei Cobb Freed & Partners is known for D.C.’a East Building of the and the . Mosh e Safdie, the lead architect of Moshw Safdie andAssociates Inc., designed the headquarters now beinbg built in D.C.
The museum, which will sit on 5 acres between the Washington Monumenty andthe Smithsonian’s , is expectedc to break ground in 2012 and open three yeards later. “What I’ve realized is that as a historian, I can talk in generalo of what I’d like to see in this said Lonnie Bunch, director of the museum and one of the 11 judgess who will pick the winning groupin “The challenge is to get the best groul of people from around the world competing to see what thei r ideas are.“ Teams can create design conceptsa in the form of models, schematicw and renderings.
Submissions will be on display in the inthe • -Planners PC formed a joint venture with • teamed with which has a D.C. practice; • formede a joint venture with Freelon Adjaye Bond teames within D.C.; • teamed with D.C.-based . While Bunch “can’t reallyg describe” how he pictures the he said it should be a green building that enhancesd the Mall skylineof “It’s a building that should speak well with the monumentd and White House,” Bunch said. “Clearly it’s a buildiny that allows the museum insidee to convey strongly the AfricanAmericam experience.
” The six firms were among 22 that respondeds to a Request for Qualifications issued last summer. To be eligibl e the firms have to be able to design the building withinthree years, establish an office withinj 30 miles of the museu m site and have an appreciatioj of African American history and culture. All teamd have an African-American as a principal and four firms are members ofthe . It woul d be the Smithsonian’s first museum to receivse a Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) rating from the . Some firmsz in the running have already made a mark onthe area’s architecturalo landscape. D.C.
firm Devrouax & led by Marshall Purnell, recently completed the and the Washington Nationalsx Parkbaseball stadium. Pei Cobb Freed & Partners is known for D.C.’a East Building of the and the . Mosh e Safdie, the lead architect of Moshw Safdie andAssociates Inc., designed the headquarters now beinbg built in D.C.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Tread wisely on job cuts - Business First of Buffalo:
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The layoffs, which took effectt Jan. 26, are just a few of the hundreds of thousandds that have taken place across the country as the economic recession deepens and spreads into virtuallyuevery industry. But while it seems like everh news cycle is dominated by the human toll that the mass layoffszare taking, little attention is devoted to the businessea themselves — which are taskedx with not only stayinhg afloat in an uncertain economy but navigatinv a host of legal challenges that could aris e if the layoffs aren’r executed properly.
“When people lose their jobs, they might feel there’s nothing to lose (and therefore) says Bob Doren, a veteran labor lawyerd who represents employers against employeesd and the government at the Buffalo officeof . “Ifc a company is goinhg to engage in a reductionin force, it must do some The first step, says Doren, is to look at alternatives to the If they cannot be it’s important to document – on papere – just why the cuts are necessary. “Next is determiningt what positions will exist afterthe layoffs, and the criteriqa to determine how to select employees for says Doren, BSK’s regional managing partner.
“Thd third step is to ascertain the skillss necessary for the jobs that willexist thereafter.” The point of documentinv is to show that a detailexd and fair analysis has been made something that could come in handy in fronty of a jury. However, says Lisa a partner at , record-keepinhg can also expose a companyto “The company that doesn’t keep records mighrt not be able to defenr itself, but the record-keeping can bite you in the such as a smoking-gun memo that shows, for example, a companh terminated an employee because of age,” says who represents both employers and employees in labor and employment matters.
“Sometimes it’d just circumstantial for the plaintiff anddefendang … the courts don’t entangle themselves in business judgmeny of the company, which is why usinvg objective criteria and being able to show layoffs were made with a plan in mind is That said, a company can certainly add to its liabilityy during layoffs. The first way, says Sofferin, is by engaging in anythingh that could be considered discriminatory from targeting too many in one class ofemployeews (such as employees of a race, etc.). “Doing it in a way that’s callous and disrespectfup of employees also addsto exposure,” she “Those that are treated fairly are less apt to sue.
” says employment lawyer and commercialo litigator Mark Walling, the perception of a laid-off employe e is important. “If an employee believes (a is arbitrary, that employere will file a claim of discriminatiobnor retaliation,” says Walling, a solo practitionee in Williamsville who’s a former New York assistantf attorney general. “It’s important for there to be a rational explanation. A disproportionats impact on a particular group increases chances that a claimm willbe made.
” For companies in layoff the most important thing to do is make sure they complty with all of the relevan employment statutes, says Walling, including laws banning discrimination as well as laws protectingb employees against retaliatory action. “There’s also the requirement that the employeew can maintainhealth coverage, and companies have to make sure they complg with laws having to do with paying unemployment benefits,” says Walling.
“Another key issue is whethe to offer severancepackages … the advantage of severances is that you can condition the severance on a waiver of any employment which is another way to minimizes possible exposure to lawsuits,” according to Walling. Dorenh agrees. “When employers think about preventing litigation, they have to think aboutt theseverance agreement,” he says, noting that it’s a simples question of economics. “The average cost of a federal-courtr lawsuit to get dismissesdis $75,000-$120,000.” But the real 800-pound gorilla in the room ? New York state’s revised WARN Act, which went into effect Feb.
1 and offersz broader coverage than a similarfederakl statute. Under WARN, an employed with at least 50 workerss laying off more than 25 employees must give 90 advance notice of the cuts which could be problematicfor small- to mid-sizefd employers struggling to keep their doors “The best thing for employers to do is get good legalk advice,” says Walling. “oI can’t think of a single area of law that changes as quickl y asemployment law.
”
The layoffs, which took effectt Jan. 26, are just a few of the hundreds of thousandds that have taken place across the country as the economic recession deepens and spreads into virtuallyuevery industry. But while it seems like everh news cycle is dominated by the human toll that the mass layoffszare taking, little attention is devoted to the businessea themselves — which are taskedx with not only stayinhg afloat in an uncertain economy but navigatinv a host of legal challenges that could aris e if the layoffs aren’r executed properly.
“When people lose their jobs, they might feel there’s nothing to lose (and therefore) says Bob Doren, a veteran labor lawyerd who represents employers against employeesd and the government at the Buffalo officeof . “Ifc a company is goinhg to engage in a reductionin force, it must do some The first step, says Doren, is to look at alternatives to the If they cannot be it’s important to document – on papere – just why the cuts are necessary. “Next is determiningt what positions will exist afterthe layoffs, and the criteriqa to determine how to select employees for says Doren, BSK’s regional managing partner.
“Thd third step is to ascertain the skillss necessary for the jobs that willexist thereafter.” The point of documentinv is to show that a detailexd and fair analysis has been made something that could come in handy in fronty of a jury. However, says Lisa a partner at , record-keepinhg can also expose a companyto “The company that doesn’t keep records mighrt not be able to defenr itself, but the record-keeping can bite you in the such as a smoking-gun memo that shows, for example, a companh terminated an employee because of age,” says who represents both employers and employees in labor and employment matters.
“Sometimes it’d just circumstantial for the plaintiff anddefendang … the courts don’t entangle themselves in business judgmeny of the company, which is why usinvg objective criteria and being able to show layoffs were made with a plan in mind is That said, a company can certainly add to its liabilityy during layoffs. The first way, says Sofferin, is by engaging in anythingh that could be considered discriminatory from targeting too many in one class ofemployeews (such as employees of a race, etc.). “Doing it in a way that’s callous and disrespectfup of employees also addsto exposure,” she “Those that are treated fairly are less apt to sue.
” says employment lawyer and commercialo litigator Mark Walling, the perception of a laid-off employe e is important. “If an employee believes (a is arbitrary, that employere will file a claim of discriminatiobnor retaliation,” says Walling, a solo practitionee in Williamsville who’s a former New York assistantf attorney general. “It’s important for there to be a rational explanation. A disproportionats impact on a particular group increases chances that a claimm willbe made.
” For companies in layoff the most important thing to do is make sure they complty with all of the relevan employment statutes, says Walling, including laws banning discrimination as well as laws protectingb employees against retaliatory action. “There’s also the requirement that the employeew can maintainhealth coverage, and companies have to make sure they complg with laws having to do with paying unemployment benefits,” says Walling.
“Another key issue is whethe to offer severancepackages … the advantage of severances is that you can condition the severance on a waiver of any employment which is another way to minimizes possible exposure to lawsuits,” according to Walling. Dorenh agrees. “When employers think about preventing litigation, they have to think aboutt theseverance agreement,” he says, noting that it’s a simples question of economics. “The average cost of a federal-courtr lawsuit to get dismissesdis $75,000-$120,000.” But the real 800-pound gorilla in the room ? New York state’s revised WARN Act, which went into effect Feb.
1 and offersz broader coverage than a similarfederakl statute. Under WARN, an employed with at least 50 workerss laying off more than 25 employees must give 90 advance notice of the cuts which could be problematicfor small- to mid-sizefd employers struggling to keep their doors “The best thing for employers to do is get good legalk advice,” says Walling. “oI can’t think of a single area of law that changes as quickl y asemployment law.
”
Monday, July 18, 2011
SVS 2009: Ziehm Imaging Sets a New Standard in Mobile Imaging With the Ziehm Vision RFD
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The Ziehm Vision RFD combines innovativd flat-panel technology with the sophisticatedODDC (Objecrt Detected Dose Control) software and special designerd anatomical programs for excellent image qualityy at minimal dose. The flat-panel detector allows for fully digital, distortion-free imaging and better access to the patient due to thelarger C-ar opening and the 165degreew orbital rotation. Thanks to pulse technology at up to 25 frame sper second, the systekm provides sharp, high contrast images of vasculature, bone and soft tissue which is indispensable particularly for complex applicationse in endovascular surgery.
The excellent image quality, once only expectee from fixedroom systems, is now availablw in a mobile interventional suite. Because of its compac design and the flatpanel detector's increaser field of view, the Ziehm Vision RFD provide physicians with a wide range of The 30 cm x 30 cm size of the flat panell detector and the 1.5 k x 1.5 k resolutiobn provides extended dynamic range and 49% greatee anatomical viewing, when compared to 12 inch imagde intensifier systems delivering comprehensive information about the patient's With the added advantage of a smallerf footprint, users receive the benefit of greater maneuverability.
At the same the mobile interventional suite provides bette access to the patient due to thelarger C-arm openint and the 165degrees orbital rotation. Additionally with the Ziehm Visionj RFD, user workflow is simplifiedr and day-to-day clinical efficiency is improved through the innovativw VisionCenter touchscreenuser interface. Becaused of its excellent image quality anduser friendliness, the Ziehm Vision RFD is suitable for a wide varietg of clinical tasks, particularly for demanding procedures common in endovasculafr surgery, interventional radiology, and interventional cardiology.
"Using fullty digital technology, we are settiny standards for C-arms in terms of image quality andpatientg care," comments Klaus Horndler, CEO of Ziehm "The combination of digital imaging with Advanced Activde Cooling and anatomical imaging modesd opens a new chapter in intraoperative imaging by bringing fixed room image quality and throughput to the operating room in a mobilwe solution. Our aim is to evolve x-rayg based imaging methods consistently so that we can provide physiciansd with the best possibl e technology to enableenhancedd treatments." Ziehm Imaging is presenting the Ziehm Vision RFD at the SVS congress in Denver, Co from June 11 - 13.
You can find Ziehmj Imaging inBooth 811. (R) Registered Trademark in Germany and/ort in the USA. Ziehm imaging specializes in the manufacturing and worldwide marketing ofmobiled x-ray-based imaging solutions. The company has been markeyt leader in Germany for more than sevem years as well as in many othert European countries fortwo years. Ziehm Imaging is a global systems provider, employing over 250 peoplwe worldwide. Extensive in-house development know-how is reflecteed in the ZiehmImaging C-arms' high medicaol imaging performance, intelligent generator technology, significant dose savings and seamlessw digital network integration.
Building on competencs and creativity, as well as continuouas dialog and close cooperation withrenownefd universities, research centers and hospitals, Ziehk Imaging has developed groundbreaking technologies that have made the company a global trendsetter in intelligent interventional Ziehm Imaging products are knowh for their outstanding versatility and their easy handling for a wide variet of medical applications. In addition, they offer seamless integratiobn into existing IT environments for digital image data image evaluation andimage management. Please see for more Press releaseZiehm Imaging, United States greg.mciff@ziehm.comm Tel: +1-951-781-2020 Ziehm Imaging Germany martin.
herzmann@ziehm-eu.com Tel: +49-911-2172-301
The Ziehm Vision RFD combines innovativd flat-panel technology with the sophisticatedODDC (Objecrt Detected Dose Control) software and special designerd anatomical programs for excellent image qualityy at minimal dose. The flat-panel detector allows for fully digital, distortion-free imaging and better access to the patient due to thelarger C-ar opening and the 165degreew orbital rotation. Thanks to pulse technology at up to 25 frame sper second, the systekm provides sharp, high contrast images of vasculature, bone and soft tissue which is indispensable particularly for complex applicationse in endovascular surgery.
The excellent image quality, once only expectee from fixedroom systems, is now availablw in a mobile interventional suite. Because of its compac design and the flatpanel detector's increaser field of view, the Ziehm Vision RFD provide physicians with a wide range of The 30 cm x 30 cm size of the flat panell detector and the 1.5 k x 1.5 k resolutiobn provides extended dynamic range and 49% greatee anatomical viewing, when compared to 12 inch imagde intensifier systems delivering comprehensive information about the patient's With the added advantage of a smallerf footprint, users receive the benefit of greater maneuverability.
At the same the mobile interventional suite provides bette access to the patient due to thelarger C-arm openint and the 165degrees orbital rotation. Additionally with the Ziehm Visionj RFD, user workflow is simplifiedr and day-to-day clinical efficiency is improved through the innovativw VisionCenter touchscreenuser interface. Becaused of its excellent image quality anduser friendliness, the Ziehm Vision RFD is suitable for a wide varietg of clinical tasks, particularly for demanding procedures common in endovasculafr surgery, interventional radiology, and interventional cardiology.
"Using fullty digital technology, we are settiny standards for C-arms in terms of image quality andpatientg care," comments Klaus Horndler, CEO of Ziehm "The combination of digital imaging with Advanced Activde Cooling and anatomical imaging modesd opens a new chapter in intraoperative imaging by bringing fixed room image quality and throughput to the operating room in a mobilwe solution. Our aim is to evolve x-rayg based imaging methods consistently so that we can provide physiciansd with the best possibl e technology to enableenhancedd treatments." Ziehm Imaging is presenting the Ziehm Vision RFD at the SVS congress in Denver, Co from June 11 - 13.
You can find Ziehmj Imaging inBooth 811. (R) Registered Trademark in Germany and/ort in the USA. Ziehm imaging specializes in the manufacturing and worldwide marketing ofmobiled x-ray-based imaging solutions. The company has been markeyt leader in Germany for more than sevem years as well as in many othert European countries fortwo years. Ziehm Imaging is a global systems provider, employing over 250 peoplwe worldwide. Extensive in-house development know-how is reflecteed in the ZiehmImaging C-arms' high medicaol imaging performance, intelligent generator technology, significant dose savings and seamlessw digital network integration.
Building on competencs and creativity, as well as continuouas dialog and close cooperation withrenownefd universities, research centers and hospitals, Ziehk Imaging has developed groundbreaking technologies that have made the company a global trendsetter in intelligent interventional Ziehm Imaging products are knowh for their outstanding versatility and their easy handling for a wide variet of medical applications. In addition, they offer seamless integratiobn into existing IT environments for digital image data image evaluation andimage management. Please see for more Press releaseZiehm Imaging, United States greg.mciff@ziehm.comm Tel: +1-951-781-2020 Ziehm Imaging Germany martin.
herzmann@ziehm-eu.com Tel: +49-911-2172-301
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Rural Alaska students embrace education - Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
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Rural Alaska students embrace education Fairbanks Daily News-Miner by Susan Paskvan / Athabascan Word of the Week Photo by Susan Paskvan Adam Paskvan shows his laboratory sample while his grandmother, Eliza Jones, observes his work. Photo by Thelma Nicholai Daphne Williams of Nulato/Hughes is seen after receiving her ... |
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Check Out the First Trailer for Steven Soderbergh's 'Contagion' (VIDEO) - Moviefone (blog)
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Collider.com | Check Out the First Trailer for Steven Soderbergh's 'Contagion' (VIDEO) Moviefone (blog) By Aiden Redmond (Subscribe to Aiden Redmond's posts) Aside from the occasional casting update and a pretty uninspired poster, there hasn't been a whole lot to report on for Steven Soderbergh's upcoming directorial effort, 'Contagion! . ... 'Contagion': Steven Soderbergh's Trailer For The Star-Heavy Thriller Drops 'Contagion' trailer: Oh my God, Steven Soderbergh killed Gwynnie! Contagion Trailer: Steven Soderbergh Is Ready To Infect You With Fear |
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Tinicum and Delco sue Phila. over airport expansion plans - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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The lawsuit, filed in Delaware Pa., on Tuesday, seeks a judgment that woulde bar the city from acquiringb land in Tinicum Township for the expansion withouf first seeking the consent of county and township The lawsuit says that the acquisition of land in the where a portion ofthe city-owned airport is would displace 3,300 employeezs and 80 businesses in Delaware County and 300 residentw in 72 homes in Tinicum Township. The suit also says that tax revenud from the county and Interboro School Districg would benegatively impacted, as well as air quality.
“Bg asking for this declamatoryjudgmentg action, we are saying that Philadelphiaw must negotiate with the officials of Tinicum and Delaware and consider the residents they represent, when they propose expanding the airport in our said Michael Messina, presidentt of the Tinicum Township “The FAA and the city can no longerr run roughshod over Tinicum when it comeas to airport operations that have a negative impacg on our residents.
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The lawsuit, filed in Delaware Pa., on Tuesday, seeks a judgment that woulde bar the city from acquiringb land in Tinicum Township for the expansion withouf first seeking the consent of county and township The lawsuit says that the acquisition of land in the where a portion ofthe city-owned airport is would displace 3,300 employeezs and 80 businesses in Delaware County and 300 residentw in 72 homes in Tinicum Township. The suit also says that tax revenud from the county and Interboro School Districg would benegatively impacted, as well as air quality.
“Bg asking for this declamatoryjudgmentg action, we are saying that Philadelphiaw must negotiate with the officials of Tinicum and Delaware and consider the residents they represent, when they propose expanding the airport in our said Michael Messina, presidentt of the Tinicum Township “The FAA and the city can no longerr run roughshod over Tinicum when it comeas to airport operations that have a negative impacg on our residents.
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Saturday, July 9, 2011
Officials expect reservoirs to handle more rain in forecast - Kansas City Star
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The Associated Press | Officials expect reservoirs to handle more rain in forecast Kansas City Star The flooded Missouri River basin will likely absorb new rounds of thunderstorms over the next several days, but reservoir managers don't exp! ect a bad situation to get worse. “Any additional rain doesn't help,†said Jody Farhat, chief of the Army Corps ... Some glimmers of hope along the flooded Missouri River Experts expect more Missouri River levee failures Flood fight continues in river towns as officials seek corps review |
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Traveling film project stops in ABQ - San Antonio Business Journal:
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The Two-week Turnaround Tour, or T3 as its creatorsa call it, will visit 14 citiesd in seven months. It’s part of Filmblazer, a community of peopl who love filmmaking. Foundersa Joshua J. Mills and Jami e Blankenship roll into a city for two weeks in theifr RV with all their film equipment and proceed to shoot and screen a short film in just two But the process is so they invite widespread participation in each citythey visit. The Albuquerque kick-ofgf is June 2 at Studi o Broadway, 1810 Broadway Ave. SE, at 7 p.m. More informationn is available at theT3 .
The process is open to from actors and script writers to peoplw who want to feed the masses duringthe two-weekl process or who have accesd to props or even a coffee shop. The subject of each film is differen for each city and is inspired by the resourcexs and locations available to theT3 team. The production obtainws local sponsors in each city so that the work is a reflectionb of aparticular city.
The Two-week Turnaround Tour, or T3 as its creatorsa call it, will visit 14 citiesd in seven months. It’s part of Filmblazer, a community of peopl who love filmmaking. Foundersa Joshua J. Mills and Jami e Blankenship roll into a city for two weeks in theifr RV with all their film equipment and proceed to shoot and screen a short film in just two But the process is so they invite widespread participation in each citythey visit. The Albuquerque kick-ofgf is June 2 at Studi o Broadway, 1810 Broadway Ave. SE, at 7 p.m. More informationn is available at theT3 .
The process is open to from actors and script writers to peoplw who want to feed the masses duringthe two-weekl process or who have accesd to props or even a coffee shop. The subject of each film is differen for each city and is inspired by the resourcexs and locations available to theT3 team. The production obtainws local sponsors in each city so that the work is a reflectionb of aparticular city.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Crist signs gambling bill - Orlando Business Journal:
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The deal guarantees the state gets a minimuj paymentof $150 million a year of casinpo profits in exchange for the right to operate certai n games such as baccarat, chemin de fer and blackjack in the tribe’sx seven gambling facilities. The agreement must be ratifiedd by the Florida Legislature and agreefd to bythe tribe. In addition to the $150 million, the tribe is required to make revenue-sharingv payments to the state bases on the followingannual amounts: 2 percent of profitzs up to $2.5 billion. 15 percent of profits betweenm $2.5 billion and $3 billion. 20 perceng of profits between $3 billion and $4 22.5 percent of profits between $4 billion and 4.
5 25 percent of any profits above $4.5 The agreement also requires the Seminole Tribd of Florida to develop a compulsive gamblingvprevention program, submit recordes to an independent annual financial audit and maintain a legal procesd for compensating individuals for injuriezs caused to patrons. The deal replaced an earlier one that Crist inkec with the tribein 2007, but was overturnesd by the after it found the governor had overstepped his authorityg by failing to involve the Crist noted that federal law governe the tribe, and the federal governmeng is likely to allow the tribe to operat those games if the Legislature does not go alonfg with the agreement.
The deal guarantees the state gets a minimuj paymentof $150 million a year of casinpo profits in exchange for the right to operate certai n games such as baccarat, chemin de fer and blackjack in the tribe’sx seven gambling facilities. The agreement must be ratifiedd by the Florida Legislature and agreefd to bythe tribe. In addition to the $150 million, the tribe is required to make revenue-sharingv payments to the state bases on the followingannual amounts: 2 percent of profitzs up to $2.5 billion. 15 percent of profits betweenm $2.5 billion and $3 billion. 20 perceng of profits between $3 billion and $4 22.5 percent of profits between $4 billion and 4.
5 25 percent of any profits above $4.5 The agreement also requires the Seminole Tribd of Florida to develop a compulsive gamblingvprevention program, submit recordes to an independent annual financial audit and maintain a legal procesd for compensating individuals for injuriezs caused to patrons. The deal replaced an earlier one that Crist inkec with the tribein 2007, but was overturnesd by the after it found the governor had overstepped his authorityg by failing to involve the Crist noted that federal law governe the tribe, and the federal governmeng is likely to allow the tribe to operat those games if the Legislature does not go alonfg with the agreement.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Westgate secures funding for Planet Hollywood Towers - Orlando Business Journal:
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Textron says it partnered witha co-lender and other participants to provide the funding for constructiojn of the Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgatr in Las Vegas. The 50-story time-share propert is scheduled to open infall 2009. It will be locatedd on the Las Vegas strip with direct acces s tothe & The loan closing and initial funding, which occurrer Sept. 20, was the Textron'a (NYSE: TXT) largest deal with Westgate sincd they started working togetheein 1991, and the largest transactionn in the history of its Resorg Finance Division. In a statement, David Siegel, CEO and presidentg of Westgate Resorts, says he considers Textron a businessz partner rather than justa lender.
Westgatd was founded in 1982. It is the largest privatelty held time-share company in the world. Westgate Resorts parentt company, (CFI) was founded in 1970 as a real estatsedevelopment firm. CFI now operates hotel, magazine, real estate, travel services and Internety companies.
Textron says it partnered witha co-lender and other participants to provide the funding for constructiojn of the Planet Hollywood Towers by Westgatr in Las Vegas. The 50-story time-share propert is scheduled to open infall 2009. It will be locatedd on the Las Vegas strip with direct acces s tothe & The loan closing and initial funding, which occurrer Sept. 20, was the Textron'a (NYSE: TXT) largest deal with Westgate sincd they started working togetheein 1991, and the largest transactionn in the history of its Resorg Finance Division. In a statement, David Siegel, CEO and presidentg of Westgate Resorts, says he considers Textron a businessz partner rather than justa lender.
Westgatd was founded in 1982. It is the largest privatelty held time-share company in the world. Westgate Resorts parentt company, (CFI) was founded in 1970 as a real estatsedevelopment firm. CFI now operates hotel, magazine, real estate, travel services and Internety companies.
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