Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Gary Gerlacher and Kerry Johnson - Dallas Business Journal:

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WHY MY FRIEND’S HOUSE: My Friend’s House is a new projectf for CITYHouse (www.cityhouse.org), a 501(c)(3) private, nonprofiy agency located in Plano and serving children from Collin Countty and the surrounding North Texas CITY stands for “Collin Intervention To My Friend’s House will provide short-term shelter for children ages newbornn to 9 years old who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, abandonment or Special needs children may also be placed at the In addition to providing for the children’s basic needs of safe food and clothing, the children will receivw quality, 24-hour care by highly trainedr staff, case management services, therapeutic counseling, and recreationap outings in the Of utmost concern for My Friend’s Housr is providing these vulnerable children appropriat urgent care with the goal that childrem leaving the shelter would be in better healty than when they firsyt arrived.
Acute Kids Urgent Care will help accomplish this Acute Kids Urgent Care is the only network of urgent care cliniczs in the Dallas area devoted specifically to the needof children. They are staffed exclusively by pediatricians and pediatri ctrained nurses, and provide care in a chilxd friendly environment. Acute Kids Urgentg Care has multiple levels of involvement withMy Friend’s Initially, we will give additional training to the staff in the care of sick especially those with special We will also be providing advice on what equipment and medical supplies will be necessarty to manage the children’s daily medical needs. WHY YOU’RwE INVOLVED: One of our physicians, Dr.
Andy introduced us to My Friend’s House. Dr. Clark becamd involved with My Friend’s house through his church and brought their needz to the attention ofAcute Kids. My Friend’s Hous is a natural fit for Acuted Kids. Their patients are a high-rism group of children who have been displacef from their homes and who require the extraa time and attention that only a pediatric facility can We are honored to help these children who may needus most.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Abraxas Petroleum, Abraxas Energy plan merger - San Antonio Business Journal:

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San Antonio-based Abraxas Petroleum AXAS) owns a 48 percent limited partneer stake in Abraxas The remaining 52 percent of Abraxas Energy is ownecd byprivate investors. Abraxas Petroleum reached an agreemen t with those outside investors to sell theird sharesfor $6 per common unit. The investors will be paid in sharew of AbraxasPetroleum stock. This merger is subject to a definitivemergedr agreement, the negotiation of a new credif facility, approval by the Abraxas Petroleum and Abraxasa Energy board of directors, the holders of a majorityt of Abraxas Petroleum’s outstanding stock and other closing “The merger transaction should greatly enhance the valued of the combined entity for investors of both Abraxaz Petroleum and Abraxas Abraxas’ President and CEO Bob Watson “The merger will allow the combined entity to increaser its drilling activity by reinvesting a greater portion of its cash flow into organicd growth projects throughout all our core regionas — which will encompass the entire central portion of the Unitedd States from North Dakota to the Gulf Coast,” Watsonj adds.

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Report: OSU No. 2 for sports revenue - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:

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The sister publication to ColumbusBusinesxs First, citing Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act forms, founx that Buckeye sports brought in $118 millioh in the school year ended June second only to the University of Texas at $120.4 million. Ohio State was one of only three collegew athletics programs during the school year to topthe $100 millionn mark, the University of Florida coming in at third with $106 In breaking down revenue by sport, SportsBusinesse Journal ranked Ohio State amongv the top five earnersx nationwide for its football program. Buckeye according to the report, generated $65.2 million durinfg the ‘07-’08 school year to come in at No. 4.
Leading the list was Texas at $73 followed by the University ofGeorgia ($67. 1 million) and Florida ($66.1 million). The followinf is a full listing of the top10 revenue-generatinf college sports programs in the U.S.: 1. Texa s – $120.3 million 2. OSU – $118 million 3. Florid – $106 million 4. University of Michigabn – $99 million 5. Universitu of Wisconsin – $93.5 millioh 6. Pennsylvania State University – $91.6 millioh 7. – $89.3 million 8. - $88.9 millionm 9. University of Tennessee – $88.7 milliom 10. Oklahoma State University $88.
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Kucinich: Try NATO Commanders as War Criminals - NewsMax.com

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“If members of the Gadhafi regime are to be held accountable, NATO's top commanders must also be held accountable through the International Criminal Court for all civilian deaths resulting from bombing,” Kucinich said. “Otherwise, we will have ...



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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Metro councilors postpone MERC decision - South Florida Business Journal:

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Specifically, the council delayed deciding whether to assums control over the hirinv ofthe commission’s general manager. The seven-membe r MERC board of directors currently has that The council could decide on the measure atits Aug. 13 A last-minute resolution introduced by Metro Councilor Rod Parkat Thursday’s Metro meeting calls for Michaekl Jordan, Metro’s chief executive officer, to devise operational strategies for MERC once a new leadef takes the helm. Jordan will determine how MERC can beoperated “with the highest level of efficiency, accountability, transparencyt and minimal duplication of overheas expenses.
” The move comes a week aftert MERC general manager David Woolson resigned his Jordan will meet with business leaders and residentsa interested in the facilities that MERC oversees. MERC operates the Oregonj Convention Center, the Portland Center for Performiny Arts and theExpo Center. The move gives Metro more time to determine if MERC operate under thebest structure. Volunteeer board members from the business world comprisesthe commission’s board of “I think the collaborative nature of decisions will yield exactlgy what’s needed,” said Jeff Miller, CEO and president of , MERC’e key tourism partner.
“He’s pledged that the industry will workwith him, and as we represenr the visitors industry, we’ll make sure we’ll be ther e for him and bounce ideas off him.” Miller wantsd businesses to retain a big voice within the commission. “Clearly, with the economic benefitsz thesebuildings deliver, the businesxs community is very interested in how MERC runs,” he “It’s a very entrepreneurial businessz that relies on their enterprises revenue.” Jordan will make recommendations on MERC’s operatinyg future at the Aug.
13 The council voted 5-0 to approve Park’s “I look forward to the challenge of makint this region more competitived andmore distinct,” Park said. “We need to incorporate more of that intoour

Friday, August 19, 2011

Ford sales climb to highest level since July - Houston Business Journal:

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But sales were down 24.2 percent compared with May when the companysold 213,238 units. For the first five months of 2009, Dearborn, Mich.-based Ford F) sold 620,303 units, compared with 981,15o units during the same period ayear earlier, a 36.8 percenr decline. In a sign that buyers might be coming back to the luxurgvehicle market, Ford’s Lincoln division reported that it sold 8,566t units in May, a 2.2 percent increase over May when it sold 8,365 units. Salew of Ford Explorers, made at the Louisville Assembl Plant on Fern Valley declined 34.6 percent, to 5,315 units from 8,1223 units a year ago. Sales of the Mercury also made atLouisville Assembly, droppefd 45.
2 percent, to 402 from 734 units a year Sales of F-Series picku trucks, including Super Duty trucks made at the Kentucky Truck Plant on Chamberlainn Lane, dropped 22.3 to 33,381 units, from 42,973 units in May 2008. Sales of Ford Expedition SUVs, which began production at Kentucky Truck Planin April, declined 40 percent, to 3,150 unitse from 5,252 units a year earlier. Sales of the Lincolhn Navigator, also made at Kentuckyy Truck Plant, dropped 40.6 percent, to 790 unitzs from 1,329 units a year earlier. Ford saw year-over-yeae gains in some of its car categories. The company sold 19,786 Fusion sedans in May, up 9.
4 percent from the year-earliere period when it sold 18,088 Lincoln sold 1,553 Town Cars in May, up 103.3 percenr from May 2008, when it sold 764 of the luxurty vehicles. Ford’s Volvo divisiobn sold 590 of itsS60 models, up 9 percenrt from May 2008, when it sold 542 Also Tuesday, Ford announced a summetr promotion to draw more consumersd to dealerships. Through June 30, the automaker will coveer as much as three months of payments up to and its Ford Credit subsidiary will offer zero percenr financing onselect Ford, Lincoln and Mercuryt vehicles.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Zimbabwe Electoral Reforms, Schedule Key Items for SADC Summit in Luanda - Voice of America

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16 August 2011 Zimbabwe Electoral Reforms, Schedule Key Items for SADC Summit in Luanda Civil society organizations accustomed to intense lobbying on the sidelines of regional summits complained that Angolan authorities had denied entry to a number of ...



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Sunday, August 14, 2011

Boeing to acquire eXMeritus - Houston Business Journal:

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which sells secure hardware and software to the governmeng and lawenforcement organizations, for an undisclosed sum. Executives at Boeing (NYSE: BA) say the purchase will help exten d its ability to serve the federalo cyber security andintelligence “The addition of eXMeritus to our team is a strong enhancement to the Boeing capabilities developed through yeards of experience on secure networks for some of the most comples systems in national security today,” said Boeing Integratef Defense Systems President and CEO Jim Albaugh. Fairfax-basedc eXMeritus is the fourth company that Boeing will add to itssecurity - and intelligence-related lines of business since 2008.
Last year Boeing acquiredd Germantown, Md.-based Digital Receiver Technology, Herndon, Va.-based Ravenwing and D.C.-based . eXMeritus, founded in 2000, will add fewed than 30 employeesto Boeing’x Integrated Defense Systems’ Network and Space Systems The company’s products are certifiec and accredited by the U.S. governmeny to operate on the government’s trusted systems. Boeing said the expected to close by the endof June, won’t affect Boeing’sz financial guidance. Boeing’s Integrated Defense Systems unit, headquarteree in St. Louis, is a $32 billiohn business with 70,000 employees worldwide.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Country museum starts free concert series - Nashville Business Journal:

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The will launch its new free series of performances bymusicv stars, including a special appearance by country musicf legend Dolly Parton, during the upcoming CMA Musivc Festival June 11-14. The new musicalk series is called “Live from the Museum and will feature performances and autograph signingzs by artists such asDierkws Bentley, John Michael Montgomery, Jimmy Wayne and Darryl Worley. Events are free and will take place in the museuk store and on theadjacent plaza. They are open to the publivc and do not requiredmuseum admission. Many programs will be recorded for broadcast on CMT or itsradiol network. The series will continuwe through the yearand beyond, the museumm says.
As a highlight of country music Hall of Fame member and Tennessee icon Dolly Parton will appear at the museum at10 a.m. June 15, signing copies of her latest album, “Backwoods and her new children’s book, “I Am A Rainbow.” While Partom has a home near Nashville and a studiok and office off 12thAvenue South, she rarelty makes public appearances in Nashville except to furthe her Imagination Library charity, bolster tourism and literacyt initiatives in the state or support the Hall of • Wednesday, June 10 11:0 0 a.m., Dierks Bentley 1:30 Jimmy Wayne • Thursday, June 11 10:00 a.m., John Michaep Montgomery 2:30 p.m.
, Darryl Worley • Saturday, June 13 12:3 p.m., Joey+Rory • Monday, June 15 10:00 Dolly Parton Check for details.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Ford sales climb to highest level since July - Dallas Business Journal:

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But sales were down 24.2 percent compared with May when the companysold 213,238 units. For the first five monthzs of 2009, Dearborn, Mich.-based Ford F) sold 620,303 units, comparexd with 981,150 units during the same period a year a 36.8 percent decline. In a sign that buyers mighyt be coming back to the luxuryvehicld market, Ford’s Lincoln divisionb reported that it sold 8,566 units in May, a 2.2 percenty increase over May 2008, when it sold 8,365 Sales of Ford Explorers declined 34.6 to 5,315 units from 8,122 units a year ago. Sales of the Mercur y Mountaineerdropped 45.2 percent, to 402 from 734 unites a year earlier. Sales of F-Seriex pickup trucks dropped 22.
3 to 33,381 units, from 42,973 units in May 2008. Salew of Ford Expedition SUVs declined 40 to 3,150 units from 5,25 2 units a year earlier. Sales of the Lincolnh Navigatordropped 40.6 percent, to 790 units from 1,32 units a year earlier. Ford saw year-over-year gaine in some of its car categories. The company sold 19,786 Fusionh sedans in May, up 9.4 percentr from the year-earlier period when it sold 18,088i units. Lincoln sold 1,553 Town Cars in May, up 103.3 percent from May 2008, when it sold 764 of the luxury Ford’s Volvo division sold 590 of its S60 up 9 percent from May when it sold 542 Also Tuesday, Ford announcex a summer promotion to draw more consumers to dealerships.
Throug h June 30, the automaker will cover as much as three months of payments upto $2,100, and its Ford Credit subsidiarhy will offer zero percent financin on select Ford, Lincoln and Mercury

Monday, August 8, 2011

Human Capital: People on the move, June 2 - Denver Business Journal:

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Goodwin Procter's Budd elected vice chairmann of AAA national boarf WayneBudd , senior counsel with the Boston law firm of and a membef of the board of directors of , was electecd vice chairman of AAA’s national board of Turbine taps Paradowski as CFO , a Westwood-basec online gaming technology company, appointed M. Beau Paradowski chievf financial officer. Clough to run Leerinlk Swann's MEDACorp division Health care investment bank Leerink Swan n of Boston appointed Brent Clough senior managing directo r and head of its MEDACorp Prior to joining Leerink Clough was president and CEO of IntrinsiLLC , an oncology software and data analytic firm.
promotes Stys as VP of marketingh andbusiness dev. Shawmut Design and Construction in Boston promoted BrianStys , a 16-yea veteran of the firm, to the newly-created role of vice presiden of marketing and businessd development. The Protector Group Insurance Agency adds Mullery as directot of compliance and wellness of Worcester added Laura Ann Mullery as directord of compliance and Mullery previously served as assistant vice presiden at in Boston and vice president of majofr accounts at Thorbahn Associatesin

Friday, August 5, 2011

FCSO recovers $28K in stolen goods after arrests - Log Cabin Democrat

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By Candie Beck The Faulkner County Sheriff's Department has recovered about $28000 in stolen property following arrests made late Wednesday. The property, which was stolen during 10 burglaries of homes in the area of Caney Creek Road over the past few ...