Saturday, July 2, 2011

Ferrellgas profit dips, sales drop - Kansas City Business Journal:

http://tellmyabortionstory.com/subpage50.html1.html
In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commissiojn after the market closeson Friday, the Overland Park-based propane retailer (NYSE: FGP) reported earningsx available to common shareholders of $32.5 million, or 48 centw a share, for the quarter. This compares with earningx of $34.8 million, or 55 cents a share, for the same period last year. Revenue for the quarter was $561.1 million, down from $712.q million last year. Ferrellgaz said in the SEC filing that lower propane prices contributed tothe quarter’s lower revenue. The company said it sold 239.2 million gallones of propane duringthe quarter, down 5 percent from 252.1 milliobn gallons in the same quarter last year.
Retail salews volumes decreased mainly because of temperatures that were 5 percenft warmer than last year and customer conservationn related to theweak economy, the company Ferrellgas ranks No. 10 on the Kansaes City BusinessJournal ’s list of area public

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Hypocrisy on Parade: Delta's Wink And Nod To Saudi's Apartheid;'Audacity of ... - Huffington Post (blog)

edovogopu.wordpress.com


Hypocrisy on Parade: Delta's Wink And Nod To Saudi's Apartheid;'Audacity of ...

Huffington Post (blog)


Now, Delta Airlines has added Saudi Arabian Airlines to its SkyTeam Alliance of corporate partners. By extension, this puts Delta Airlines in a position to facilitate the Saudi ban on Jews, holders of Israeli passports and anyone who even has an ...



and more »

Monday, June 27, 2011

Glen Burnie Bancorp management authorizes stock buyback - Baltimore Business Journal:

ntoifuisa.blogspot.com
The purchases can be made in theopen market, and at timesd and amounts deemed appropriate by the bank's officials said in a news release. Companiews often buy back shares in hopes of boosting their stock price, or to demonstrate that the best way to spend thei r cash in the current market is on theitr own stock. "At its currentf level, we consider Glen Burnise Bancorp's common stock to be said CEOMichael G. Livingston. "Th board is sensitive to this issue and we will conside r repurchases of shares atappropriate intervals." Glen Burnie Bancoro stock, which is thinly traded, have lost around a thirds of their value within the last year.
An averagre of 1,000 shares of the bank's stock is tradexd a day. The bank' stock is currently trading at $10.25 a share. Glen Burniew Bancorp (NASDAQ: GLBZ) is the parent company of the . The bank operate eight branches throughout Anne Arundel County andhas $307 million in assets.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Bill aimed at TSA's searches in trouble - Fort Worth Star Telegram

aryrej.wordpress.com


Austin American-Statesman


Bill aimed at TSA's searches in trouble

Fort Worth Star Telegram


AUSTIN -- A bill to prohibit intrusive airport pat-downs appeared in jeopardy Friday after House Speaker Joe Straus denounced it as a "publicity stunt" and said it will not be brought to the House floor in its present form. ...


House speaker c »

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Pension bill may not be enough, some say | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-06-23 - Philadelphia Inquirer

uzirukynurylew.blogspot.com


Central Florida News 13


Pension bill may not be enough, some say | Philadelphia Inquirer | 2011-06-23

Philadelphia Inquirer


If New Jersey makes no changes to its troubled pension system, every household in the state would have to pay an extra $2475 in taxes a year for three decades to fully restore the fund, according to a study released this week. ..! .


Pension and Health Care Reform Bill Heads to Assembly

Patch.com


"Second Battle of Trenton": Gov. Christie vs. Public Workers

Examiner.com


Christie Wins on Pension, Health Benefits Reform

Human Events


New York Times -Press of Atlantic City -NJ Spotlight


 »

Monday, June 20, 2011

Consultant wants Seagate research space put back to work - Pittsburgh Business Times:

adatynu.wordpress.com
Gary Rosensteel, principal at Peters Township-baseds , said the building’s clean labs and location make it ideal for lifescience companies. But Seagate announced last September that it was movinhg out ofthe building, raisiny questions about the future of the “Once it’s gone, it’s gone for good,” said whose company advises startups. “We’ll nevetr replicate that facility in our Rosensteel said his interest is simply in preserving what he sees as aregional asset.
The buildint would work for several biotech companies or academicresearchg centers, Rosensteel said, including the Universith of Pittsburgh Medical Center, which is seekingt federal funding for a vaccine manufacturing facility. Carnegie Mellon, Duquesne and Pitt universitiesx have expressed interest in the facilityy inpreliminary discussions, Rosensteel said, and he’s planninf to meet with the Universith of Pittsburgh Medical Center. No deals have been UPMC has declined to discuss specifics ofits $830 million facility, which will make vaccines for biological, chemicakl and radiological threats.
“What they have therer is a unique asset,” said Marc Malandro, associatde vice chancellor for technology managementand “It seems a shame to dismantle it for more office Pitt was still assessing possible uses for the he said. The building was equipped for electronicsw manufacturingand testing, but it could be adapted to otheer uses, according to Deric Haddad, CEO of Southj Side-based LLC, who recently toured the five-story building. HWI specializess in building and maintaining clean rooms that are used in hospitals andresearchn centers. (See story, page 21) “It’es a gem for the Pittsburgh mint condition,” Haddad said.
“A significant amount of work would have to be done to make it but it does have The cost of converting parts or all the building to life sciencer uses will depend on specific needssof tenants, Haddad said. Scottx Valley, Calif.-based moved semi-conductot research functions into the buildinhgin 2001, which employed about 160 people. Althoughy test stations, measuring and other equipmeny were scheduled for auctionJune 3, the clean rooms and high-performance ventilationn equipment remain. The Buncher Co. built the facility for Seagatsein 2001.
“It’s really a world-clasws facility,” said Randall McCombs, executive vice president and managingb directorof Downtown-based GVA Oxford, which is handlingv subleasing arrangements. Although Seagate has absorbed the facility’s research operations into othef sites, the building’s lease extends throughg 2017. So far, most of the interest has been fromregiona companies, although the building would work for national or internationa manufacturing companies, he said.
The region has a thrivingt biotech industry, comprising hundreds of biotech companies, according to John president and CEO ofthe , a Hazelwood-based nonprofit that helpds fledgling businesses with funding and other services. Among the bettet known are Strip District-based and , whichg has offices on the South Side. But most of the companiese are small, with matching space Manzetti said. The biggest company in the incubatodruses 2,000 square feet of space; the Seagatde building is 200,000 square The Seagate building woul not be a good fit for companiesa that have an average of 10 “The solution for that building is a bigger organization tryinh to build a presence in a growing area,” Manzetti “It would take a big organization to take over that

Saturday, June 18, 2011

BofA, Wells to accept California IOUs - Kansas City Business Journal:

http://www.princeville.com/store/product.php?productid=16234
BofA says the state’s budget crisis prompted its decision. “Tlo support our customers, while giving the state legislature additiona time to pass a we will acceptCalifornia state-registered warrants or IOUs — from existingh customers and clients,” Charlotte-based BofA (NYSE:BAC) says in a writtehn statement. San Francisco-based Wellsd (NYSE:WFC) says it is accepting the warrantas for the sake ofits customers. "Wre are reluctant to take this but are doing so to help our customers who are not at faul t and with the expectation that the legislaturer and governor will complete the budgetwithih days," Wells says. On Wednesday, Gov.
Arnold Schwarzeneggere blasted state lawmakers for failing to pluga $24 billiojn hole in the statre budget before the start of the new fiscalo year. And he called a special session of the state legislaturr to fix thebudget mess. Failurd to pass a budget by midnight Tuesdaty increases the shortfall to morethan $26 billio due to the loss of education-related budget Schwarzenegger said at a press conference He also announced an executivr order adding a third furlough day each monthh for state workers, a move expectedx to free up an additionapl $425 million in the new fiscal Although the governor called for the specialk session, it is up to the legislature to schedule it.
When it will be held is yet tobe