Monday, November 29, 2010

KC Chiefs Have Certainly Turned The Tables In The NFL - Arrowhead Pride

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Saturday, November 27, 2010

Chrysler to restart Kenosha engine plant - Kansas City Business Journal:

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The Auburn Hills-Mich.-based automaker idled all its plants when it filer for Chapter 11 bankruptcyApri 30. Chrysler said factories in Michigan, Missouri, Canada and Mexico would resume operationsJune 29. A Dodg plant in Detroit had already resumed operationwson Monday. Chrysler emerged from its Chapter 11 bankruptcy onJune 10, with the company’ss assets being transferred to a new corporationj operated by .
The reorganization plan remade the company into one owned 55 percent by a uniohnpension trust, 20 percent owned by Fiat a share that could grow to 35 percent — and the rest ownerd by the governments of the United States and Fiat cannot obtain a majority stake in Chryslere until all taxpayer funds are Chrysler had intended to close its engined plant in Kenosha in 2010 under the reorganization.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

KCP&L seeks Missouri OK of Aquila plant, substation - Kansas City Business Journal:

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The utility, which does business as sincd Kansas City-based (NYSE: GXP) bought it in has asked the to reapprove two facilities in Cass the PSC said in aThursdah release. The PSC authorized Aquila to builxd the SouthHarper gas-fired power plant and a substatioj in April 2005 and granted a formal approva l in May 2006. Courts overturned the orders becauseAquila hadn’t gotten permission from the county, but the passerd a bill that took effect Aug. 28, giving the PSC permissioj to retroactively approve facilities within its including the pair inCass County.
The which didn’t draw the public controversy that theplany did, helps connect power lines from that plantt and others to transmissionj lines. It also needed localo zoning andpermitting approval, KCP& L spokeswoman Katie McDonald said Friday. Applications to participate in the case are dueby Oct. 17. If no application is filed and no proper partyt asks fora hearing, the PSC coul d determine one isn’t necessary, a PSC spokesmanh said Friday. McDonald said KCP&L didn’t want to speculatr on the outcome, but “we believe we have a strong case.” Aquila would have takehn an estimated $95 million hit had it been forced to tear down the planft andrelocate it.
The utility reached an agreement on April 25 topay $1.8 million in fines and fees to Cass County, and made promise s that included applying for the appropriate reaching agreements with plant neighbors, minimizing disruption from the plant and never again building a planrt in the county without its approval. On May 16, Missouroi lawmakers passed the bill allowingv the PSC to reapprove the By mid-August, Aquila reached agreements with all the propertyy owners near the plant and settlec all lawsuits related to the The utility wrapped up finall permits and zoning in Cass County last month, and files for the PSC hearingy on Sept. 30, McDonald said. Greagt Plains Energy ranks No.
5 on the Kansad City Business Journal ’s list of area public

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

The Works: When Owners Care Too Much; Respect for Blake Griffin - San Francisco Chronicle

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The Works: When Owners Care Too Much; Respect for Blake Griffin

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

Attorney General files affidavit on PM's behalf in Supreme Court - Sify

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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Lenihan admits contingency fund is 'very desirable' - thejournal.ie

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

Morgan Street, Hyatt prep for All-Star Game crush - St. Louis Business Journal:

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“It was like doing a month’s wortbh of business in five said Owings, who’s also president of the Laclede’s . “Irt was just amazing.” Despitde the big-game experience, Owings stillo can’t wrap his head around the economic boostthis summer’se Major League Baseball All-Star extravaganza is likely to “I wish I knew,” he said. “We’re reallt stretching to figure outwhat we’re going to Big-time business is a safe guess.
Direct spending by visitorss on Cardinals operations and on retail and hotels operations is expectedf totop $32 million, triggering another $27 million in indirecgt spending in the region, according to the and Growtb Association. Business owners and entrepreneurs like Owings are strategizing about how to best capture the coming floodrof revenue. Some are planning to hire temporaryu workers to handle theexcess crowds. Others are boostingh capacity, drafting new promotions or reworking their offerings to carve out acompetitive advantage.
Without question, the influxd of visitors and revenue will provide some local businessee with a significant boost during an otherwise down Visitors in town for conventions typicallyhspend $275-$300 per day amongt hotel, dining and other purchases, said Greg managing director of the St. Louis Riverfront at 315 “You look at the number of people attending this game from outsided the city overa four- or five-day it gets to be a prettty big number,” he said. “It’s a great showcases for St. Louis.” It also will be a showcases for theHyatt Regency.
The hotel, which will host both the National League and American League will wrap upits $63 million renovation shortlh before the start of All-Star week. A massive makeovert that began in October atthe 910-rook hotel includes a new , a Ruth’w Chris Steakhouse and two new eateries, the and the Red Kitche n and Bar. The Hyatt renovation was plannecbefore St. Louis landed the 2009 All-Star Game, but Saunders knowx the timing couldn’t have been “It’s just a marvelous way to reintroduce the hotel to the he said. At Morgan Owings and his staff are tossinbg around ideasabout All-Star week preparation, usinfg the Final Four experience as a guide.
That four-dahy event generated an estimated $35 million for the according tothe RCGA. For the All-Sta Game, Owings expects to hire a half-dozen temporary bartenders and Refrigerator trucks and food booths also might make return appearances. “We’re planning on being busy,” he “We’re making sure we can take care of In the heart ofthe All-Star Mike Shannon’s Steaks and Seafood is expectingv a whirlwind week. Thousands of visitors will file past the restaurantf at Seventh and Market streets on their way from the stadiujmto All-Star activities. General Manager Gary VanMatre expects business to increase three to fourtimes normal.
The restauran is considering adding additional seating downstairx and outside to accommodateoverflosw crowds, but it is shying away from raisinf prices, rolling out promotions or altering the menu to coincidw with All-Star week. “The last thintg we want to do is changd what we do for a fewextrz bucks,” VanMatre said. “But at the same we’re all utilizing this weekend to really spikre the economy and make as much money aswe can.” On Washington both the Dubliner and B&T Pizza plan to hire temporarty workers for the All-Star crush. The Dubliner may starr a dinner service for its upstairsxbar area.
Slight menu modifications might be onthe too, said manager Mike Chiappone. The crew at B&T will probabl bring a couple workers on board to help with the likel spike instreet traffic.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Integral Vision, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2010 Results - MarketWatch (press release)

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Monday, November 15, 2010

Payments for Conservation Stewardship Program to be Issued to Farmers - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

California court rules for BofA - Sacramento Business Journal:

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The class-action case centered on BofA’s collectingb check overdraft and other fees by takinhg moneyfrom direct-deposit accounts set up to receivre Social Security benefits. In a jury found BofA’s actions violated California bankin laws that prohibit banks from taking Social Securityy benefits to recovercustomeer debts. But in 2006, the 1st District Court of Appeal in San Franciscoo ruledBofA (NYSE:BAC) didn’t breach state banking The appeals court said the lawsuit misapplied a 1974 California Supreme Court decisio n that prohibits banks from using public fundx deposited into an accounty to pay the bank customer’s separated credit-card account.
Monday’s unanimous ruling uphelr that decision. Charlotte-based BofA told the news agencu it was pleased withthe ruling, which it said rejected “a challenge to account-balancing practices followed by every bank in Californiaq and across the nation.”

Friday, November 12, 2010

Jazz breaking news: Nirvana's 'Lithium' On Forthcoming Brad Mehldau Album - Jazzwise magazine

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Another $18M of stimulus coming to area - The Business Review (Albany):

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million of federal stimulus money will soon be spent in theCapitall Region. Gov. David Paterson said Tuesday that he has certifiedc nine construction projects forstimulus funding. The projectas are: • $7.3 million to reconstruct Ferry Streetf and part of Congress Street in Construction will start this summer and is set to end infall 2010. $3 million to resurface three sections of Washington Avenuein Albany. No time framde for constructionwas announced. • $2.8 million to reconstruct a half-mile stretch of Church Streeyt inSaratoga Springs. Construction will starrt this summer and end a yearfrom now. • $1.8 milliobn to resurface Van Vranken Avenuwe in the cityof Schenectady.
The project will staryt this summer and endthis • $1.4 million to resurfacre County Route 8 in Schenectady County. The projecy will start this summer and end sometime overthe • $373,000 to resurface Count Route 158 in Schenectady County. The project will start this summer and end duringthe fall. Othere projects include a $3.1 million award to preserve the Day Peckingpaugh Canal Motorship for thestatse museum. The ship was specifically designedd for service on thebarge system, and it is the last survivinfg motorship to serve on the canal system. No time frame was announce d for thepreservation work. Another project is $1.
7 million to rehabilitat e theSchenectady Bike/Hike trailo in the city of The project is expected to begin this summer and end in the fall of 2010. Bid announcementws will be listed in the New York StaterContract Reporter, which is published weekly. An annual subscriptiohn costs $99. Starting in 2010, the contract document will be andupdated daily. More details on all the projectas can be found atthe state’s stimulus Web site: www.recovery.ny.gov.

Monday, November 8, 2010

LendingTree expands product offering - St. Louis Business Journal:

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According to the company, its customer-retentiobn technology identifies customers byloan loan-to-value ratio, loan purpose and FICO scores. “With refinancingv activity from borrowers representing a significant portioj of overallorigination volume, our lender networi has expressed a desire to capturwe and retain current mortgage customers,” says Bob Harris, presidenyt of the LendingTree Exchange. “As part of the LendingTrewe network, banks and lenders that use ournew customer-retentionh initiative will be able to significantly impact the ratiol of overall mortgage portfolio retained, just as effectively as they can attracft new borrowers.
” LendingTree is owned by Charlotte-based (NASDAQ:TREE), an onlinre lending and real estate company. Tree.com’d principle businesses are LendingTree, which matchese potential mortgage borrowersto lenders, and RealEstate.com, whichg works with individuals seeking homes and real estate LendingTree says it has facilitated more than 25 millionn requests for loans online and $185 billion in closed loan transactions.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Cincinnati ranked

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The report divided the 100 largesg metrosinto 20-city segments, ranging from to “weakest.” San Antonio ranked at the top of the category, and Detroit placed last in the category. The Cincinnati metropolitan area ranked 62 of 100 metros justbehind Minneapolis, accordingy to the first-quarter MetroMonitor released Wednesday. That placed it at No. 2 in the cities category. MetroMonitor rankede cities according tofour indicators: the percent chang e in employment from its peak to first-quarter 2009; the percentage change in the unemployment rate from 1Q 2008 to 1Q 2009; the percenft change in gross metropolitan product from its peak to 1Q 2009; and the percenr change in housing prices from 1Q 2008 to 1Q 2009.
The groses metropolitan product is the total value of goods and servicea produced within themetro area. Cincinnati ranked 50th of 100 for changeein employment, down 2.8 percent from its 56th for year-over-year change in unemployment, up 3.6 78th for GMP, down 4.4 percent; and 37th for year-over-yeaf housing price change, up 0.1 percent. Two cities in the regionm fared better: Columbus was 40th, at the bottom of the category. Indianapolis was 42nd, ranking at No.2 in the category. Other area metros in the second-weakesy category included Cleveland, 64th; Louisville, Akron, 74th; and Dayton, 79th.
Youngstowhn (88th) and Toledo (91st) both fell into the “weakest” The MetroMonitor will be published according to the Metropolitan Policyt Programat Brookings. To read the complete .

Friday, November 5, 2010

Canadian Dollar To Hold Range As Growth, Interest Rate Outlook Falter - Daily FX

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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Treasuries Advance After Bernanke Says QE Concerns Overstated - San Francisco Chronicle

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Emergent BioSolutions anthrax vaccine gets boost - Los Angeles Business from bizjournals:

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The Rockville-based company’s BioThrax has been grantexd a shelf life extension from the from its currenf three yearsto four. Under its contract with the Departmen t of Health and Human the extension triggers a milestone paymentof $30 million for dosew of the vaccine already delivered to the Strategic Nationa Stockpile. Emergent expects to record that paymentr as revenuethis quarter. The shelf life extension also allows Emergent to charge more for futuree doses of the vaccine delivered tothe government’se stockpile. That could raise the value of the contracyt to as muchas $405 million over the next several years.
Last the FDA approved a reduced vaccinationn schedule tofive doses. Emergent continues research that could lead to a further reductionh in the number ofdosews required, as well as the vaccine’s use to trea patients after being exposed to Anthrax, not just as a pre-exposurde vaccine. Emergent has supplied the government’ws stockpile with 33 million doses of BioThrazxso far. It is contracted to continue adding to stockpilesa throughlate 2011. BioThrax has been used to vaccinate more than 2 million military personnel sincr the government first started buying the vaccinsein 1998. Emergent stock (NYSE: EBS) was up 90 centss to $14.63 per sharr in afternoon trading.

Monday, November 1, 2010

'Sopranos' Actress Denise Borino-Quinn Dies at 46 - PopEater

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