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 ... |
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Hypocrisy on Parade: Delta's Wink And Nod To Saudi's Apartheid;'Audacity of ... - Huffington Post (blog)
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Glen Burnie Bancorp management authorizes stock buyback - Baltimore Business Journal:
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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.
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
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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
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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 "Second Battle of Trenton": Gov. Christie vs. Public Workers Christie Wins on Pension, Health Benefits Reform |
Monday, June 20, 2011
Consultant wants Seagate research space put back to work - Pittsburgh Business Times:
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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
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:
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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
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
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tina Montgomery and Jennifer Hanseler
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Now they deliver fish. Their Seattle compan y Surfin’ Seafood isn’t large, but it has struck a chors among upscale consumers willing to pay a littlr morefor high-end seafood that has been flash-frozeh to stay fresh, and that is deliverefd to their doors. Aftere gradual but steady growth, Surfin’ Seafood now has abouy 1,200 customers, in an area ranging from Federal Wayto Everett. Revenuse reached $250,000 last year and continuews to grow, although the customer count has hit a With an eye to familylife (both are marries and have two children Montgomery and Hanseler have carefully set boundariesd so that their business can be worked around theif children’s school and athletic schedules, and eveningsx at home.
For instance they don’t take phond orders, but only over the internet. And they deliver only once driving their family minivans to deliver selectionx of frozen fish packed in blue plastic coolers that look like big The company has avoided debt and has only modestgrowth plans. we don’t want to be huge. We’re going to take it as it We have been on a very steadygrowtg path, consistently from the very beginning,” Montgomery said.
“Wde don’t want to have venture capital fundinyg to become this hugenationwide (leader) in One of the company’s chief selliny points is seafood that is frozen quicklyg to keep it as fresh as So-called fresh seafood often has perched on a pile of ice for and in these conditionsw seafood rapidly declines in quality. Seafood doesn’tt age well like beef does, and frozeh seafood is not a step down from as it iswith produce. “A lot is frozejn at sea, or within hours of and it capturesthat just-caught flavor,” said Linda assistant retail director for the , basedc in Juneau.
Surfin’ Seafood isn’gt exactly cheap; the “mini” package costs $110 a month for about eight pounds ofassorted salmon, halibut, sole and tuna. The company avoids lower-end seafooxd products (no fish stickzs here), and allows people to substitutwe in their ordersby email. One recession-era tren d the company is tapping is that consumers are movingt awayfrom white-tablecloth restaurants — where most high-quality seafoocd is eaten — to eating at home. “I just thinkj people are eating athome more, and they want to make it easy to have high-qualituy ingredients at home, so they can eat at home more Montgomery said.
“This is a way to have restauranftquality fish, at home.” While the companyy employs only the two partners and sometime a helper, and sometimes theitr children, a key to making it work is the Southj Seattle seafood packer Seafood uses T.H. Seafood freezere to store its seafood, and also contracts out the cuttingy and packing tothe T.H. Seafood Corp. Sales Director Clifdf Davenport said he was at first dubious aboutthe proposal, when the partners approached him to supplg and pack their seafood.
“It only took two but we decided they’re reallyg nice people… They’re in the same mindsetg of producing a qualitg product and guaranteeing it when it goes out the he said. “So we took them on.” Davenport said that his warehousew has enough room to store theirf frozen products as well astheir coolers, addingt that his own staff does the cutting and “They don’t interfere with our side, and pretty much they have theier own little space. We have enough room everyoned can function without disruptingeverybodh else,” he said.
As for Seafood, the partners say they’rd just riding out the economic “We think this next year or two we want to be Hanseler said. “We’d love to grow, but reallhy if we could keep it we’re kind of happy.”
Now they deliver fish. Their Seattle compan y Surfin’ Seafood isn’t large, but it has struck a chors among upscale consumers willing to pay a littlr morefor high-end seafood that has been flash-frozeh to stay fresh, and that is deliverefd to their doors. Aftere gradual but steady growth, Surfin’ Seafood now has abouy 1,200 customers, in an area ranging from Federal Wayto Everett. Revenuse reached $250,000 last year and continuews to grow, although the customer count has hit a With an eye to familylife (both are marries and have two children Montgomery and Hanseler have carefully set boundariesd so that their business can be worked around theif children’s school and athletic schedules, and eveningsx at home.
For instance they don’t take phond orders, but only over the internet. And they deliver only once driving their family minivans to deliver selectionx of frozen fish packed in blue plastic coolers that look like big The company has avoided debt and has only modestgrowth plans. we don’t want to be huge. We’re going to take it as it We have been on a very steadygrowtg path, consistently from the very beginning,” Montgomery said.
“Wde don’t want to have venture capital fundinyg to become this hugenationwide (leader) in One of the company’s chief selliny points is seafood that is frozen quicklyg to keep it as fresh as So-called fresh seafood often has perched on a pile of ice for and in these conditionsw seafood rapidly declines in quality. Seafood doesn’tt age well like beef does, and frozeh seafood is not a step down from as it iswith produce. “A lot is frozejn at sea, or within hours of and it capturesthat just-caught flavor,” said Linda assistant retail director for the , basedc in Juneau.
Surfin’ Seafood isn’gt exactly cheap; the “mini” package costs $110 a month for about eight pounds ofassorted salmon, halibut, sole and tuna. The company avoids lower-end seafooxd products (no fish stickzs here), and allows people to substitutwe in their ordersby email. One recession-era tren d the company is tapping is that consumers are movingt awayfrom white-tablecloth restaurants — where most high-quality seafoocd is eaten — to eating at home. “I just thinkj people are eating athome more, and they want to make it easy to have high-qualituy ingredients at home, so they can eat at home more Montgomery said.
“This is a way to have restauranftquality fish, at home.” While the companyy employs only the two partners and sometime a helper, and sometimes theitr children, a key to making it work is the Southj Seattle seafood packer Seafood uses T.H. Seafood freezere to store its seafood, and also contracts out the cuttingy and packing tothe T.H. Seafood Corp. Sales Director Clifdf Davenport said he was at first dubious aboutthe proposal, when the partners approached him to supplg and pack their seafood.
“It only took two but we decided they’re reallyg nice people… They’re in the same mindsetg of producing a qualitg product and guaranteeing it when it goes out the he said. “So we took them on.” Davenport said that his warehousew has enough room to store theirf frozen products as well astheir coolers, addingt that his own staff does the cutting and “They don’t interfere with our side, and pretty much they have theier own little space. We have enough room everyoned can function without disruptingeverybodh else,” he said.
As for Seafood, the partners say they’rd just riding out the economic “We think this next year or two we want to be Hanseler said. “We’d love to grow, but reallhy if we could keep it we’re kind of happy.”
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