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Goodwin Procter's Budd electes vice chairman of AAA national board WayneBudd , senior counsel with the Boston law firm of and a membetr of the board of directors of , was electexd vice chairman of AAA’s national board of directors. Turbine taps Paradowsk i as CFO , a Westwood-based online gaminh technology company, appointed M. Beau Paradowski chief financial officer. Clough to run Leerin Swann's MEDACorp division Healtuh care investment bank Leerink Swann of Boston appointed Brent Clougbh senior managing director and head of its MEDACorp Prior to joiningLeerink Swann, Clough was president and CEO of Intrinsi LLC , an oncologhy software and data analytics firm.
promotes Stys as VP of marketingt andbusiness dev. Shawmuf Design and Construction in Boston promoted BrianStys , a 16-yeaer veteran of the firm, to the newly-created role of vice presidenty of marketing and business development. The Protector Grouo Insurance Agency adds Mullery as director of complianc and wellness of Worcester added Laura Ann Mulleryy as director of complianceand wellness. Mullery previously served as assistant vice president at in Boston and vice presidenty of major accounts at Thorbahnj Associatesin Quincy.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
France authorises shooting of two wolves - Focus News
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France authorises shooting of two wolves Focus News Environmentalists and animal rights groups are critical of the policy of authorising what are effectively mini-culls of a protected species, arguing that they exist purely to placate a farming lobby which is prone to exaggerating the damage done by wolves. |
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Why Congress has become so dysfunctional, discredited - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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Why Congress has become so dysfunctional, discredited Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.†â€" Mark Twain. Voters have rarely held Congress in high regard. In fact, over the 38 years in which Gallup has asked the question, only 34 percent of Americans typically say they approve ... |
Monday, August 27, 2012
Wind, rain and Republicans descend on Tampa - Los Angeles Times
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Los Angeles Times | Wind, rain and Republicans descend on Tampa Los Angeles Times Workers prepare the stage for the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla. Organizers said the convention would proceed as scheduled beginning Tuesday, after a delay prompted by Tropical Storm Isaac. (Brian Cassella, Chicago Tribune / August 26, ... Gov. Scott says Florida prepared for Isaac Mayor Buckhorn addressed how Tampa is preparing for Isaac ahead of the ... Gov. Scott says Florida 'will be prepared' for Isaac |
Saturday, August 25, 2012
New SBA provisions broaden inventory loan options for U.S. auto dealers - Nashville Business Journal:
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The 7(a) loans will includde a provisionto “floor plan,” whicy will allow dealers to buy then pay off their loans with the sale of each vehicle. Dealers could previously get SBA loansw for working capitaland refinancing, but coulfd not use them to buy inventory. Thosew loans have traditionally been secured througyh a car manufacturer or a regional Wayne Bell, director of the U.S. Smalo Business Administration Wichita district, says new provisionsx of SBA loans have caught the attentio of dealers andtheir “We’ve seen some interest in terms of but we’ve taken calls from lenders more than he says.
Earlier this SBA announced it would allow any business with a net wortn of lessthan $8.5 million and an average net incomwe of less than $3 million for each of the last two yearsw to be eligible for 7(a) loans. “We believre at least twice as many dealers will qualify undeethese provisions,” says Douglas Greenhaus, spokesperson for the . Greenhauss says the NADA hopes lenders will be less wary of flooerplan loans. Greenhaus says difficult times for the auto industrty have made it tougher for dealersw to get the financin fornew inventory. “There are many regional and national banksz that have gotten out of it he says.
Gary Watkins, seniotr vice president of business bankinfgfor , says SBA backing couldr make a difference. “I think, depending on the levelp of the guarantee, yeah, it might make us take anothetr look,” he says. He says recent turmoil in the auto industry has keptmany lenders, includin Emprise, away from such loans. Empris e has not financed floor plans forany dealers. if it’s a GM or a Chrysler you’d have to be looking over your shoulder asa bank,” he Brandon Steven used an SBA 504 loan to secure financinyg for his Suzuki dealership in east Wichita. He says it was a gruelingt process given all thepaperwork involved, but it workex well for him.
He says his Ford dealership’s floodr plan was financed through His Suzuki dealership was financed through and his dealership got a loanfrom . Stevenj says while many local dealers are stillo able tofind financing, he knows of otheras that appear to be having a more difficulr time. “I know a lot people outside of Wichitaq andI don’t know how some of thesd guys are going to make he says. Chris Simon, senior vice president of Southwest National, says Steven is the only dealerr the bank hasfloor planned. And even with SBA he says they’re not loansw the bank would likely considef inthe future.
He says the loand often require monthly audits of collateral by the And there is always the danger thecars won’ft sell, meaning dealers won’t be able to pay on the “There’s not much upside to it and it’xs very labor intensive,” Simon says. “There’s just a ton of
The 7(a) loans will includde a provisionto “floor plan,” whicy will allow dealers to buy then pay off their loans with the sale of each vehicle. Dealers could previously get SBA loansw for working capitaland refinancing, but coulfd not use them to buy inventory. Thosew loans have traditionally been secured througyh a car manufacturer or a regional Wayne Bell, director of the U.S. Smalo Business Administration Wichita district, says new provisionsx of SBA loans have caught the attentio of dealers andtheir “We’ve seen some interest in terms of but we’ve taken calls from lenders more than he says.
Earlier this SBA announced it would allow any business with a net wortn of lessthan $8.5 million and an average net incomwe of less than $3 million for each of the last two yearsw to be eligible for 7(a) loans. “We believre at least twice as many dealers will qualify undeethese provisions,” says Douglas Greenhaus, spokesperson for the . Greenhauss says the NADA hopes lenders will be less wary of flooerplan loans. Greenhaus says difficult times for the auto industrty have made it tougher for dealersw to get the financin fornew inventory. “There are many regional and national banksz that have gotten out of it he says.
Gary Watkins, seniotr vice president of business bankinfgfor , says SBA backing couldr make a difference. “I think, depending on the levelp of the guarantee, yeah, it might make us take anothetr look,” he says. He says recent turmoil in the auto industry has keptmany lenders, includin Emprise, away from such loans. Empris e has not financed floor plans forany dealers. if it’s a GM or a Chrysler you’d have to be looking over your shoulder asa bank,” he Brandon Steven used an SBA 504 loan to secure financinyg for his Suzuki dealership in east Wichita. He says it was a gruelingt process given all thepaperwork involved, but it workex well for him.
He says his Ford dealership’s floodr plan was financed through His Suzuki dealership was financed through and his dealership got a loanfrom . Stevenj says while many local dealers are stillo able tofind financing, he knows of otheras that appear to be having a more difficulr time. “I know a lot people outside of Wichitaq andI don’t know how some of thesd guys are going to make he says. Chris Simon, senior vice president of Southwest National, says Steven is the only dealerr the bank hasfloor planned. And even with SBA he says they’re not loansw the bank would likely considef inthe future.
He says the loand often require monthly audits of collateral by the And there is always the danger thecars won’ft sell, meaning dealers won’t be able to pay on the “There’s not much upside to it and it’xs very labor intensive,” Simon says. “There’s just a ton of
Friday, August 24, 2012
Balança comercial de Maringá cai 10% no primeiro semestre - odiario.com
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Balança comercial de Maringá cai 10% no primeiro semestre odiario.com há 4 horas. Quarta-feira com tempo seco e temperaturas altas. há 5 horas. Falecimentos dos dias 20, 21 e 22 de agosto em Maringá e região. Falecimentos do dia 22 TOMOE KAKIHATA KURIKI, 82 anos Sepultamento: Arapongas. ESTEVAM CANTUARIA ... |
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Ailing Egypt seeks $4.8 billion IMF loan - Boston.com
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AFP | Ailing Egypt seeks $4.8 billion IMF loan Boston.com CAIRO (AP) â€" Egypt form » |
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Docents from suburbs love to lead Chicago architecture boat tours - Chicago Daily Herald
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Docents from suburbs love to lead Chicago architecture boat tours Chicago Daily Herald When you board the Leading Lady, the vessel on which this official Chicago Architecture Foundation river cruise is held, it's easy to mistake Captain Rich Casler for the boat's undisputed leader. In addition to the title â€" and the outfit befitting a ... |
Monday, August 20, 2012
Your morning jolt: Independent group backs Tim Lee in Cobb - Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
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Your morning jolt: Independent group backs Tim Lee in Cobb Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) The message was paid for by Cobb 2012, an independent committee whose officers are chairperson Ashley Jenkins and treasurer Bryan Tyson, an Atlanta attorney. According to its most recent filing, on July 24, Cobb 2012 had $2999 in its pocket. Of that ... |
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Oral sex not outstripping intercourse among U.S. youth: study - Chicago Tribune
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Oral sex not outstripping intercourse among U.S. youth: study Chicago Tribune ATLANTA (Reuters) - A federal study on the sexual behavior of young Americans released on Thursday countered a widespread belief that oral sex was increasing and vaginal sex decreasing among teenagers due to fears of pregnancy and sexually ... |
Friday, August 17, 2012
Russian society divided on Pussy Riot trial - RT
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RT | Russian society divided on Pussy Riot trial RT The politician said that in his view a prison for the members of the punk rock band, while forcing a spirit on non-forgiveness and revenge, will bring much more harm to society than the group's original performance in the church. Vladimir Lukin, Russia ... Topless Protester Cuts Down Cros s in Kiev |
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Team Fortress 2 Mann vs. Machine update is live - Examiner.com
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Examiner.com | Team Fortress 2 Mann vs. Machine update is live Examiner.com Machine website has much more information on the new Team Fortress 2 mode than we could ever hope to put in a single post. We suggest you head over there to check out the new features, achievements and details on the Mann Up Mode. Or, you could ... Team Fortress 2: MANN vs MACHINE now live Team Fortress 2 update goes live today, the details of 'Mann vs Machine' Team Fortress 2′s Mann vs Machine update is now LIVE |
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Beck's New Album Consists Solely of Paper Sheet Music That You, The Listener ... - Gawker
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Beck's New Album Consists Solely of Paper Sheet Music That You, The Listener ... Gawker Beck's New Album Consists Solely of Paper Sheet Music That You, The Listener, Must Seeking an even less user-friendly alternative to vinyl, singer Beck has announced that his upcoming album will be released solely as individual pieces of sheet music, ... |
Monday, August 13, 2012
Maryland awarded $44M in stimulus funds for affordable housing - Baltimore Business Journal:
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• Annapolis Gardens and Bowman Courtyin Annapolis, the redevelopment of 150 affordabld family units; and, Penn Square, a new project that will create 91 garden-stylde family units near North and Pennsylvania avenues in West Baltimore. Project in Allegany, Kent and Somerset counties will also receive a portionn ofthe funds, part of the Americamn Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The $44 millioj was awarded to the Maryland Department of Housing andCommunity Development. Gov.
Martin O’Malle y praised the funding “Recovery and Reinvestment funds have allowed us to upgradee our infrastructure and sustain our first rateeducationalo system, and we are proud to have the federal governmentt partner with us in investing in the many programsz and services that can benefit Maryland’s families during this time of economi difficulty,” O’Malley said in a statement.
• Annapolis Gardens and Bowman Courtyin Annapolis, the redevelopment of 150 affordabld family units; and, Penn Square, a new project that will create 91 garden-stylde family units near North and Pennsylvania avenues in West Baltimore. Project in Allegany, Kent and Somerset counties will also receive a portionn ofthe funds, part of the Americamn Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The $44 millioj was awarded to the Maryland Department of Housing andCommunity Development. Gov.
Martin O’Malle y praised the funding “Recovery and Reinvestment funds have allowed us to upgradee our infrastructure and sustain our first rateeducationalo system, and we are proud to have the federal governmentt partner with us in investing in the many programsz and services that can benefit Maryland’s families during this time of economi difficulty,” O’Malley said in a statement.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
SEC charges defunct firm, Howard Scala, others with fraud - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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Two other individuals also were charged inthe case, a filiny in the Tampa division of the U.S. District Courft for the Middle District of Florida Inthe complaint, the SEC allegedr that from at least January through Decembe r 2004 Wall Street Communications, described as a financial public relations firm, and Scala acquired large blocksz of stock in thinly traded microca companies. Wall Street Communications acquires the stock for little orno consideration, based on agreemenr to find buyers for the shares in exchange for part of the sale the complaint said.
The SEC charged that Wall Streety Communications and Scala created a market for the sharee throughspam e-mails touting the stock, as well as by coordinatiny manipulative trading with brokerage accounts controlled by Ross Barall, a residentg of Peoria, Ariz., also charged in the case. The complaint said that after creating an artificiallyg inflated market forthe stock, Wall Street Communications and Scalas dumped the shares, reaping tens of thousands of dollara in profit. The complaint also outlined a seconds scheme, alleging that from 2003 througjh at leastJuly 2004, Wall Street Communication s and Scala illegally acquired 8.
6 million shares of , purportedly in exchangde for consulting services. The SEC said Wall Streety Communications did not actually perform any services for whicy Telco was permitted to issue the The SEC also said that Wall Streett Communications and Scala sold the Telco shares in a fraudulent and unregistered distribution and funneled half the proceedsx to a company controlledby Telco’s president, Donald McKelvey of Little N.J.
McKelvey also is charged in the The SEC is seeking permanent injunctions and as well as civil penalties inthe
Two other individuals also were charged inthe case, a filiny in the Tampa division of the U.S. District Courft for the Middle District of Florida Inthe complaint, the SEC allegedr that from at least January through Decembe r 2004 Wall Street Communications, described as a financial public relations firm, and Scala acquired large blocksz of stock in thinly traded microca companies. Wall Street Communications acquires the stock for little orno consideration, based on agreemenr to find buyers for the shares in exchange for part of the sale the complaint said.
The SEC charged that Wall Streety Communications and Scala created a market for the sharee throughspam e-mails touting the stock, as well as by coordinatiny manipulative trading with brokerage accounts controlled by Ross Barall, a residentg of Peoria, Ariz., also charged in the case. The complaint said that after creating an artificiallyg inflated market forthe stock, Wall Street Communications and Scalas dumped the shares, reaping tens of thousands of dollara in profit. The complaint also outlined a seconds scheme, alleging that from 2003 througjh at leastJuly 2004, Wall Street Communication s and Scala illegally acquired 8.
6 million shares of , purportedly in exchangde for consulting services. The SEC said Wall Streety Communications did not actually perform any services for whicy Telco was permitted to issue the The SEC also said that Wall Streett Communications and Scala sold the Telco shares in a fraudulent and unregistered distribution and funneled half the proceedsx to a company controlledby Telco’s president, Donald McKelvey of Little N.J.
McKelvey also is charged in the The SEC is seeking permanent injunctions and as well as civil penalties inthe
Friday, August 10, 2012
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That leaves just 14 percent of 2009 graduatez who plan to be a primary care or familymedicinew provider. It’s the seconf consecutive year the KU medical schoool has seen fewer than 15 percenf of its graduates interested in primary The numberof U.S. med students choosing familg practice care has been droppint sincethe mid-1990s, according to the . And with more primargy care providersapproaching retirement, some say the shortage couls get worse and make health care less accessible. “Thatf spells disaster for the future,” says Dr. Rick chair of the department of familhy and community medicine atKU “There’s a lot of issue s that need to be looked at.
We can’rt keep doing business as usual.” Presidenr Barack Obama’s administration has taken aim at addressing the nationwider shortage of primarycare physicians. Federal officials are considerinh several proposals to counter the including measures that wouldf increase enrollment in medical schools and residency training Another plan calls for using more nursde practitioners and physician assistants totreat patients. industry professionals are working to convince med studentsa to go into general practice ratherthan specializing. The is at the cente r of that effort. The nonprofit consortium is a partnership between the KUmedical school, and .
WCGME-trainex physicians go on to serve 70 of 105 counties. That’s why the prograj is important, its supporters say. “We’re very short on primary care throughout most of saysPenny Vogelsang, WCGME’s chief operating officer. However, industru professionals say the cost of medical education has forcex people intohigher paying, specialized jobs where they can make two-and-a-halv times more money than they would as a primar care provider. Medical students commonly graduatewith $140,000 or more in debt. Familg doctors are trying to bridge the pay gap by pressing Congress for highet Medicarereimbursement rates. But medicalp specialists opposethe effort.
Organizations such as the Medical Society of Sedgwicki County say people should have a medical home whered a primary care provider can see them on a regular basis. The goal is to keep people from goingg to emergency rooms for routine which runs up the cost ofhealth “Primary care doctors are at the core of our healtbh care delivery system,” says Stev Harris, CEO at . “Wer have to make sure we are getting people into the primargycare specialties.” The shortage of family doctors affects rural areas but that doesn’t mean places like Wichitw aren’t hurting for says Laura Hill, executive director of medical stafdf operations and physician employmentg at the .
“There’s a demand and a need for primarty care and physician services in the she says. “The supply and demand of physiciaj availability isgetting worse.” A Via Christi communithy needs assessment survey found the Wichitw metropolitan statistical area is short almost 35 primary care doctors. Primar care includes family medicine, urgent care and internalp medicine. The number is based on a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services formula that defines need basef on a specific service area, which in this case was more than 980 squar miles.
That leaves just 14 percent of 2009 graduatez who plan to be a primary care or familymedicinew provider. It’s the seconf consecutive year the KU medical schoool has seen fewer than 15 percenf of its graduates interested in primary The numberof U.S. med students choosing familg practice care has been droppint sincethe mid-1990s, according to the . And with more primargy care providersapproaching retirement, some say the shortage couls get worse and make health care less accessible. “Thatf spells disaster for the future,” says Dr. Rick chair of the department of familhy and community medicine atKU “There’s a lot of issue s that need to be looked at.
We can’rt keep doing business as usual.” Presidenr Barack Obama’s administration has taken aim at addressing the nationwider shortage of primarycare physicians. Federal officials are considerinh several proposals to counter the including measures that wouldf increase enrollment in medical schools and residency training Another plan calls for using more nursde practitioners and physician assistants totreat patients. industry professionals are working to convince med studentsa to go into general practice ratherthan specializing. The is at the cente r of that effort. The nonprofit consortium is a partnership between the KUmedical school, and .
WCGME-trainex physicians go on to serve 70 of 105 counties. That’s why the prograj is important, its supporters say. “We’re very short on primary care throughout most of saysPenny Vogelsang, WCGME’s chief operating officer. However, industru professionals say the cost of medical education has forcex people intohigher paying, specialized jobs where they can make two-and-a-halv times more money than they would as a primar care provider. Medical students commonly graduatewith $140,000 or more in debt. Familg doctors are trying to bridge the pay gap by pressing Congress for highet Medicarereimbursement rates. But medicalp specialists opposethe effort.
Organizations such as the Medical Society of Sedgwicki County say people should have a medical home whered a primary care provider can see them on a regular basis. The goal is to keep people from goingg to emergency rooms for routine which runs up the cost ofhealth “Primary care doctors are at the core of our healtbh care delivery system,” says Stev Harris, CEO at . “Wer have to make sure we are getting people into the primargycare specialties.” The shortage of family doctors affects rural areas but that doesn’t mean places like Wichitw aren’t hurting for says Laura Hill, executive director of medical stafdf operations and physician employmentg at the .
“There’s a demand and a need for primarty care and physician services in the she says. “The supply and demand of physiciaj availability isgetting worse.” A Via Christi communithy needs assessment survey found the Wichitw metropolitan statistical area is short almost 35 primary care doctors. Primar care includes family medicine, urgent care and internalp medicine. The number is based on a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services formula that defines need basef on a specific service area, which in this case was more than 980 squar miles.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Placer Valley Tourism hires Van Dusen as CEO - Sacramento Business Journal:
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Van Dusen is president of Van Dusen Strategies, Inc., a sportxs marketing consulting company he foundedin 2001. Placer Valley Tourism was one of his He was looking at the feasibility of creatint a sports complex in the Placer Valley Tourism is a visitors bureau and marketinf organization created in 2003 by a business improvement districtt for hotels in the cities of Rocklinand Lincoln. Van Dusen livex in Rocklin. "We are extremely fortunate to have founsd someone with such extensive experience right in our own back saidSteve Art, president of the board of directors of Placedr Valley Tourism.
"Under Greg's leadership, we expect Placee Valley to become top-of-mind in sports tourism in "Placer Valley is on the cusp of tremendous tourism growty in the next 10 years with the planneed expansion at Thunder Valley Casino that includesa 650-room new , the possibility of three new universities, a new and the potential development of the nation's finesr sports tourism center," said Van Dusen. Befor starting his own business, Van Dusen worked more than 25 yearzs in the Sacramentosporta scene. He served 12 years on the , with threew terms as chairman. He was executivr vice president of and the from 1979to 1990.
He helpecd bring the Kings to Sacramento from Kansa s Cityin 1985.
Van Dusen is president of Van Dusen Strategies, Inc., a sportxs marketing consulting company he foundedin 2001. Placer Valley Tourism was one of his He was looking at the feasibility of creatint a sports complex in the Placer Valley Tourism is a visitors bureau and marketinf organization created in 2003 by a business improvement districtt for hotels in the cities of Rocklinand Lincoln. Van Dusen livex in Rocklin. "We are extremely fortunate to have founsd someone with such extensive experience right in our own back saidSteve Art, president of the board of directors of Placedr Valley Tourism.
"Under Greg's leadership, we expect Placee Valley to become top-of-mind in sports tourism in "Placer Valley is on the cusp of tremendous tourism growty in the next 10 years with the planneed expansion at Thunder Valley Casino that includesa 650-room new , the possibility of three new universities, a new and the potential development of the nation's finesr sports tourism center," said Van Dusen. Befor starting his own business, Van Dusen worked more than 25 yearzs in the Sacramentosporta scene. He served 12 years on the , with threew terms as chairman. He was executivr vice president of and the from 1979to 1990.
He helpecd bring the Kings to Sacramento from Kansa s Cityin 1985.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Disease foundations fret as biotechs suffer - Boston Business Journal:
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Disease foundations have become an increasinglgy important part of the funding strategty for companieswith early-stage drug targets, because foundations will often fund an interesting technology that has a hard time gettinf venture capitalists to take the plunge. As capitapl markets have become tighter, the disease foundations have becomre a lifeline in some Foundations are being squeezed by companies that need supporyt for longer periodsof time, and face threats that breakthroughb therapies could be stranded by publi c and private markets that don’tf always reward the best science.
Disease foundations have become an increasinglgy important part of the funding strategty for companieswith early-stage drug targets, because foundations will often fund an interesting technology that has a hard time gettinf venture capitalists to take the plunge. As capitapl markets have become tighter, the disease foundations have becomre a lifeline in some Foundations are being squeezed by companies that need supporyt for longer periodsof time, and face threats that breakthroughb therapies could be stranded by publi c and private markets that don’tf always reward the best science.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Peggys Cove lighthouse gets some TLC - CBC.ca
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CBC.ca | Peggys Cove lighthouse gets some TLC CBC.ca The flaking lighthouse at Peggys Cove will soon get a much-needed makeover, just in time for the end of the busy summer tourist season, according to a release. The iconic lighthouse at Peggys Cove has been falling into disrepair as Nova Scotia and the ... |
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Frontier Airlines names Shurz VP of strategy - St. Louis Business Journal:
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The Denver-based carrier (Pink FRNTQ) said Shurz will overse e Frontier's route planning and aircraft schedulinv and will also manage strategic alliances andjoint ventures. Shurz was most recently VP for network planninv and alliances with and previously was directofr of business development for theCanadian carrier. Earlier he was generapl manager of bus operations for the and was manager of domesticf planningat . "jI have known Daniel for several he will be a tremendous asset to ourexecutivee team," Frontier President/CEO Sean Menke said in a "We are operating in an extremely competitive market and in an economy that has seen revenue decline s across our industry.
We will count on Daniel's experiencer and deep knowledge of the airline industry to develo the strategic and innovative revenue initiatives and alliancees that will position Frontier for the significant growtgh thatlies ahead." Shurz received a bachelor'xs degree from Queens' College at in England, and an MBA in strategy, economiczs and international business from the 's Bootj School of Business.
The Denver-based carrier (Pink FRNTQ) said Shurz will overse e Frontier's route planning and aircraft schedulinv and will also manage strategic alliances andjoint ventures. Shurz was most recently VP for network planninv and alliances with and previously was directofr of business development for theCanadian carrier. Earlier he was generapl manager of bus operations for the and was manager of domesticf planningat . "jI have known Daniel for several he will be a tremendous asset to ourexecutivee team," Frontier President/CEO Sean Menke said in a "We are operating in an extremely competitive market and in an economy that has seen revenue decline s across our industry.
We will count on Daniel's experiencer and deep knowledge of the airline industry to develo the strategic and innovative revenue initiatives and alliancees that will position Frontier for the significant growtgh thatlies ahead." Shurz received a bachelor'xs degree from Queens' College at in England, and an MBA in strategy, economiczs and international business from the 's Bootj School of Business.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Canal Side hotel site may be on move - Baltimore Business Journal:
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The hotel concept, whiles still preliminary, may be a highlighft of a slightly tweaked development plan forthe $315 million Canao Side project, pegged for the lowere Main Street area, just south of the New York State Canal Side was unveiled in Decembed by , the local arm of , which is charges with overseeing projects along Buffalo’ waterfront. Canal Side’s final development plans will be shown to the public in July as part of a series of mandated public hearings connected to environmental reviewxs ofthe project.
The environmentak reviews are due to be completed this Movingthe hotel, rumored to be one from the Marriot t corporate family, is perhapsa the biggest adjustment in the Canal Side development Originally, proposed renovating the eight-story Donovab Building into a multi-use complex anchorec by a hotel. Sources now indicatee the Donovan Building may be primarilhy used for Class A office space and apartments or A hotel is considered a crucial element inCanapl Side’s overall development plan. The Webster block is currently used as a surfacde parking lot for downtown workers during the day and for patronsz attending events at HSBC Arena on nightswand weekends.
The block is located between HSBC Atrium and thearenw and, at one time, was considered the site of a proposef 14-story Adelphia Tower. Matt Davison, spokesman for Erie Canalp HarborDevelopment Corp., said while the Canal Side plan is beingv revised, the agency’s primary focus remains on finishingf the demolition of Memorial Auditorium and preparing for construction of a 150,000-square-foott Bass Pro store to anchor the downtown development
The hotel concept, whiles still preliminary, may be a highlighft of a slightly tweaked development plan forthe $315 million Canao Side project, pegged for the lowere Main Street area, just south of the New York State Canal Side was unveiled in Decembed by , the local arm of , which is charges with overseeing projects along Buffalo’ waterfront. Canal Side’s final development plans will be shown to the public in July as part of a series of mandated public hearings connected to environmental reviewxs ofthe project.
The environmentak reviews are due to be completed this Movingthe hotel, rumored to be one from the Marriot t corporate family, is perhapsa the biggest adjustment in the Canal Side development Originally, proposed renovating the eight-story Donovab Building into a multi-use complex anchorec by a hotel. Sources now indicatee the Donovan Building may be primarilhy used for Class A office space and apartments or A hotel is considered a crucial element inCanapl Side’s overall development plan. The Webster block is currently used as a surfacde parking lot for downtown workers during the day and for patronsz attending events at HSBC Arena on nightswand weekends.
The block is located between HSBC Atrium and thearenw and, at one time, was considered the site of a proposef 14-story Adelphia Tower. Matt Davison, spokesman for Erie Canalp HarborDevelopment Corp., said while the Canal Side plan is beingv revised, the agency’s primary focus remains on finishingf the demolition of Memorial Auditorium and preparing for construction of a 150,000-square-foott Bass Pro store to anchor the downtown development
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Freddie Mac: Mortgage rates fall again - Dayton Business Journal:
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's weekly rate report says 30-yeatr fixed-rate mortgages fell to an averagde 4.82 percent, down from 4.86 percent last A year ago, 30-year mortgages were averaging aboutt6 percent. Long-term fixed rate mortgages are now on par with many adjustablrerate mortgages. A one year ARM also averaged 4.82 percent this week. "Long-term fixed-rate mortgage rates have remained beloaw 5 percent for the past 10 weeks asthe U.S. Treasuryu and Federal Reserve act to keep interest ratess low throughsecurity purchases," says Freddie Mac (NYSE: FRE) chiefv economist Frank Nothaft.
"The treasury purchased $136 billionh in mortgage-backed securities through April and the Fedbought $740 billion through mid-May." The Federal Reserve has also purchaseds $115 billion in Treasury bonds sincee March. Homebuilder confidence rose this month, accordingt to the National HomeBuilders Association, despite a drop in housin starts. The decline in constructiohn was led primarily by a continuedd drop in condo andapartment construction. The Mortgage Bankers Associationm also reported this week a continued rise in mortgage led byrefinancing activity.
Mortgage refinancing now accountz for 74 percent of allmortgage
's weekly rate report says 30-yeatr fixed-rate mortgages fell to an averagde 4.82 percent, down from 4.86 percent last A year ago, 30-year mortgages were averaging aboutt6 percent. Long-term fixed rate mortgages are now on par with many adjustablrerate mortgages. A one year ARM also averaged 4.82 percent this week. "Long-term fixed-rate mortgage rates have remained beloaw 5 percent for the past 10 weeks asthe U.S. Treasuryu and Federal Reserve act to keep interest ratess low throughsecurity purchases," says Freddie Mac (NYSE: FRE) chiefv economist Frank Nothaft.
"The treasury purchased $136 billionh in mortgage-backed securities through April and the Fedbought $740 billion through mid-May." The Federal Reserve has also purchaseds $115 billion in Treasury bonds sincee March. Homebuilder confidence rose this month, accordingt to the National HomeBuilders Association, despite a drop in housin starts. The decline in constructiohn was led primarily by a continuedd drop in condo andapartment construction. The Mortgage Bankers Associationm also reported this week a continued rise in mortgage led byrefinancing activity.
Mortgage refinancing now accountz for 74 percent of allmortgage
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Biogen enrolls patients in new MS trial - Boston Business Journal:
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The trial, called ADVANCE, will determine the efficacy and safetyhof Biogen’s drug target, called PEGylated interferon beta-1a, in reducin g relapse rates in patients with multiple sclerosie (RMS). The global study will enroll morethan 1,200o patients with RMS between the ages of 18 and 55. The study’ss goal is to determine whethed the drug reduces the annualized relapse rate in patientws with RMS atone year. The studyu will also examine if, over time, the potential treatment can slow diseass progression and lead to a decrease in the numbeer of a certain kind of brain lesionsw commonly seen inMS patients.
The treatment is a combinatiohn ofInterferon beta-1a, whichh has been used successfully to treat MS for more than 10 and PEGylation, which can extend the amounf of time a drug remains in a patient’s system. If the trial is the treatment has the potential to reduce the frequenchy of treatment injections and provide patients with an effective and more convenienrdosing option. Biogen’s (NASDAQ: BIIB) stock was trading at in $49.3 3 in morning trading on Monday, down from the previouz close of $51.67.
The trial, called ADVANCE, will determine the efficacy and safetyhof Biogen’s drug target, called PEGylated interferon beta-1a, in reducin g relapse rates in patients with multiple sclerosie (RMS). The global study will enroll morethan 1,200o patients with RMS between the ages of 18 and 55. The study’ss goal is to determine whethed the drug reduces the annualized relapse rate in patientws with RMS atone year. The studyu will also examine if, over time, the potential treatment can slow diseass progression and lead to a decrease in the numbeer of a certain kind of brain lesionsw commonly seen inMS patients.
The treatment is a combinatiohn ofInterferon beta-1a, whichh has been used successfully to treat MS for more than 10 and PEGylation, which can extend the amounf of time a drug remains in a patient’s system. If the trial is the treatment has the potential to reduce the frequenchy of treatment injections and provide patients with an effective and more convenienrdosing option. Biogen’s (NASDAQ: BIIB) stock was trading at in $49.3 3 in morning trading on Monday, down from the previouz close of $51.67.
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