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million, nearly 34 percent greated than the loss posted in the same periodx ayear ago. The quarter includes $13.12 million in impairment charges related to a declinr in the value of an investmenf in an affiliate and a decline in the value ofothere assets. Results for the Racine-based manufacturer of thermal management components translates toa per-share loss of In the fiscal fourth quarter a year ago, Modine MOD) posted a net loss of $35.w million, or $1.10 per share. Analystw polled by Thomson First Call projectes a loss of 82 centsper share, on average. Salesx dropped 43.1 percent to $254.8 million from $447.76 million the year before.
Modine president and CEO Thomas Burke blamed the decline on reducedrvehicle production. “The global recession, with the lowest globalk vehicular OEM production rates in continues to significantly challengeour business,” said "Responding to these unfavorable operating conditions, we continus to take aggressive actions usiny our four-point strategic framework to address our businessz performance, lower our underlying cost structure and preserve Part of the firm's response includes work force The company said it has cut the number of employeesw by 1,200 since the fiscal fourth quarted the year before. Modine now has about 7,000o employees.
For the fiscal year, Modine postes a net loss of $108.7 million, or $3.38 per compared with a net lossof $68.6 or $2.14 per share, the year before. Salesd declined to $1.41 billion from $1.6
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
GMCR: SEC Probe to Likely Hurt Green Mountain Coffee Stock - Barron's
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GMCR: SEC Probe to Likely Hurt Green Mountain Coffee Stock Barron's The SEC will likely focus on Green Mountain's revenue-recognition reporting, as well as its relationship with one of its vendors, according to the company. ... |
Monday, September 27, 2010
Delays frustrate Virgin passengers - Lismore Northern Star
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Delays frustrate Virgin passengers Lismore Northern Star PEOPLE around the country were frustrated as they waited for their delayed Virgin Blue flights yesterday, and the story was no different at the ... |
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Valley surgeon heads up test of aneurysm treatment - Houston Business Journal:
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Rodriguez, the director of peripheral vascular services at the ArizonwaHeart Institute, has been named the national principao investigator for the Phase II study, whicy is required by the to enrollk 160 patients. The Arizona Hearrt Institute is one of 14 centers involved in thestudhy nationwide. “We are looking to include at leasgt six more centers to complete 20 centerss inthe U.S.,” Rodriguez said. The endoluminalp graft is manufactured bynear Glasgow, Scotland.
Called the Anacondas Stent Graft System, it allows the surgeon to repositiomn the device once it has been placed across the So far, nearly 4,000 patients in Europe have received the Anacondz device, but it must get approval from the FDA beforde it can be used in the U.S. Rodrigueza said the minimally invasive procedure onthe study’as first patient went well, saying the devices is very easy to use. “He was up on his feet the next mornintghaving breakfast,” Rodriguez said of the patient. “Youj can’t do that when you open the This eliminates the need for openheartt surgery.
” Abdominal aortic aneurysm, or “ballooning” of the body’s main artery, is a seriouxs condition prone to rupture and lead to suddej death. Actor John Ritter died of an aortic rupture in 2003. Symptoms can occuer suddenly with severe, sharp pain in the Patients who experience these symptomas should seek immediatemedical attention, Rodriguez Early detection can prevent suddenn death. Patients with a family history of aortic aneurysjm or other connective tissue disorderes should notify their physician aboutf their risk ofaortic aneurysm, he said.
Rodriguez, the director of peripheral vascular services at the ArizonwaHeart Institute, has been named the national principao investigator for the Phase II study, whicy is required by the to enrollk 160 patients. The Arizona Hearrt Institute is one of 14 centers involved in thestudhy nationwide. “We are looking to include at leasgt six more centers to complete 20 centerss inthe U.S.,” Rodriguez said. The endoluminalp graft is manufactured bynear Glasgow, Scotland.
Called the Anacondas Stent Graft System, it allows the surgeon to repositiomn the device once it has been placed across the So far, nearly 4,000 patients in Europe have received the Anacondz device, but it must get approval from the FDA beforde it can be used in the U.S. Rodrigueza said the minimally invasive procedure onthe study’as first patient went well, saying the devices is very easy to use. “He was up on his feet the next mornintghaving breakfast,” Rodriguez said of the patient. “Youj can’t do that when you open the This eliminates the need for openheartt surgery.
” Abdominal aortic aneurysm, or “ballooning” of the body’s main artery, is a seriouxs condition prone to rupture and lead to suddej death. Actor John Ritter died of an aortic rupture in 2003. Symptoms can occuer suddenly with severe, sharp pain in the Patients who experience these symptomas should seek immediatemedical attention, Rodriguez Early detection can prevent suddenn death. Patients with a family history of aortic aneurysjm or other connective tissue disorderes should notify their physician aboutf their risk ofaortic aneurysm, he said.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Bay Area anchor famous for Singletary interview gets the boot - Yahoo! Sports (blog)
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Bay Area anchor famous for Singletary interview gets the boot Yahoo! Sports (blog) If you're a football fan, and you haven't been hiding under a rock over the last week or so, you've probably seen the video of the interview ... |
Thursday, September 23, 2010
X FACTOR 2010: Escort Chloe Mafia charges more now she's on show - Daily Mail
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Telegraph.co.uk | X FACTOR 2010: Escort Chloe Mafia charges more now she's on show Daily Mail No doubt tipped off by someone who recognised the inch-thick makeup, fake tan and bared midriff, she was duly exposed as an escort. On a website advert she ... X Factor Contestant Is An Escort!! X Factor's Chloe Mafia 'cried over escort claims' Chloe Mafia From X Factor Outed As An Escort By British Press |
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Star Tribune plans to exit bankruptcy in September - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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The newspaper, which declared bankruptcy Jan. 15, filed its proposedx reorganization plan withthe U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on The paper said its creditors have agreede tothe plan. Under the plan, the Star Tribunes would emerge from bankruptcuywith $100 million in debt. The companu would be worth betweenn $118 million and $144 including its real estate holdings. Unsecurer creditors will receive a small cash distribution or be converted into new common stock and warrantsw to be issued by the reorganized The newspaper’s current ownership group, led by New York-basede , will not receive a stake in the new Avista bought the paperd in 2007 for $530 million.
Chairmanh and Publisher Chris Harte, a member of Avista Capital executiveadvisory board, will leave the newspaper, whicy will get a new boardf of directors, publisher and CEO. “Thw Star Tribune expects to emerge from its financial restructuring as a financiallviable business, with a stronger balancr sheet, significantly less debt and substantially reduced operatingb costs,” the newspaper said in a
The newspaper, which declared bankruptcy Jan. 15, filed its proposedx reorganization plan withthe U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York on The paper said its creditors have agreede tothe plan. Under the plan, the Star Tribunes would emerge from bankruptcuywith $100 million in debt. The companu would be worth betweenn $118 million and $144 including its real estate holdings. Unsecurer creditors will receive a small cash distribution or be converted into new common stock and warrantsw to be issued by the reorganized The newspaper’s current ownership group, led by New York-basede , will not receive a stake in the new Avista bought the paperd in 2007 for $530 million.
Chairmanh and Publisher Chris Harte, a member of Avista Capital executiveadvisory board, will leave the newspaper, whicy will get a new boardf of directors, publisher and CEO. “Thw Star Tribune expects to emerge from its financial restructuring as a financiallviable business, with a stronger balancr sheet, significantly less debt and substantially reduced operatingb costs,” the newspaper said in a
Monday, September 20, 2010
Symmetrical Stair files for Chapter 11 - South Florida Business Journal:
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The Palm Beach Gardens-based staircase manufacturer and its Alphonso J. Cheponis III, filed voluntaryg Chapter 11 petitions Thursday inthe U.S. Bankruptcy Courrt for Southern Florida. The company petitiob said it has assets of lessthan $500,00 0 and debt of $1 milliom to $10 million. The Cheponis petition reportedf the same ranges for hispersonal situation. David an attorney with in Boca represents Cheponis and the The largest creditors inthe company’s bankruptcy includ e a $1 million secured claikm by , of Atlanta; an unsecured claim of $33,600 by Samplwe at Park Central, of and $17,000 by the law firm.
In personal bankruptcy petition, he lists a disputed claij of $450,000 by Mindy Discala of Delray Beach asan “equitabl e distribution couched as an alimongy payment.” The Business Journakl reported in 2004 that Symmetrical Staid was a behind-the-scenes player in the world of roaring real estates markets, with revenue of about $10 The company produces one main product: But, that includes curved, spiral, flared, L-shaped and irregular-shaped ones, and just about any othed configuration that a client could want. "It was tough gettinyg started 10years ago," Cheponis told the Busineszs Journal at the time.
"I couldn't even get a bank account when Istarted out, much less a In 2004, the company had a 55,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Pompano Beach, with more than 60 full-time employees and a customer list of leading residentialp and commercial developers. Merrill said Friday he is confideny the reorganization willbe
The Palm Beach Gardens-based staircase manufacturer and its Alphonso J. Cheponis III, filed voluntaryg Chapter 11 petitions Thursday inthe U.S. Bankruptcy Courrt for Southern Florida. The company petitiob said it has assets of lessthan $500,00 0 and debt of $1 milliom to $10 million. The Cheponis petition reportedf the same ranges for hispersonal situation. David an attorney with in Boca represents Cheponis and the The largest creditors inthe company’s bankruptcy includ e a $1 million secured claikm by , of Atlanta; an unsecured claim of $33,600 by Samplwe at Park Central, of and $17,000 by the law firm.
In personal bankruptcy petition, he lists a disputed claij of $450,000 by Mindy Discala of Delray Beach asan “equitabl e distribution couched as an alimongy payment.” The Business Journakl reported in 2004 that Symmetrical Staid was a behind-the-scenes player in the world of roaring real estates markets, with revenue of about $10 The company produces one main product: But, that includes curved, spiral, flared, L-shaped and irregular-shaped ones, and just about any othed configuration that a client could want. "It was tough gettinyg started 10years ago," Cheponis told the Busineszs Journal at the time.
"I couldn't even get a bank account when Istarted out, much less a In 2004, the company had a 55,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Pompano Beach, with more than 60 full-time employees and a customer list of leading residentialp and commercial developers. Merrill said Friday he is confideny the reorganization willbe
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Safeguarding Livestock in Uruzgan - War On Terror News
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Safeguarding Livestock in Uruzgan War On Terror News URUZGAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - More than 960 livestock were treated during a three-day VMOP clinic held in Uruzgan ... |
Friday, September 17, 2010
Portland-area economy weakens Q1 - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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percent, an accelerating decline compared tothe 13.5 percent (revised) drop in the fourth quartefr of 2008. Of the nine indicators included in the sixdeclined significantly, said Tim Duy, directort of the Oregon Economic Forum and a UO adjunct assistant professor, Labo market trends continue to deteriorate. Help-wanted advertising in The Oregoniajn fell duringthe quarter, consistent with a decreasde in hiring demand. Similarly, initiak unemployment claims continuedto rise, reaching a month averagde of 16,819 claims. Non-farm payrolls continue to fall as under the dual forces of increased layoffs and slackkhiring demand; payrolls stand 3.9 percent lower than year-agi levels.
The expected slowdown in lodginy activity finally came to said Duy,with estimated lodging revenue (seasonally and inflation adjusted) down 15.4 percen t from the fourth quarter. Passenger traffixc at Portland International Airport was effectively unchanged from theprevious quarter. Housinvg markets were generally weaker. Housing sales were effectivelhy unchanged, while average days-on-market fell, partially offsettin g a particularly sharp rise in the fourtyh quarterof 2008, attributable to the intensification of the financia l crisis and unusual weather conditions, said Duy. Ongoing decliness in the in pointy to continued economic deterioration in thePortlanc region, he added.
Signs of stabilizatiohn are difficultto find, he expectations for a firming of economic activity in the seconsd half of 2009 are largely based on some tentativer signs of stability in the national economy. the impact of fiscal and monetary policiea should become more evident as theyear progresses. the pace of the recovery is expected to be subduer as the economy adjustws to an environment less dependenton debt-supporteds consumer spending growth.
percent, an accelerating decline compared tothe 13.5 percent (revised) drop in the fourth quartefr of 2008. Of the nine indicators included in the sixdeclined significantly, said Tim Duy, directort of the Oregon Economic Forum and a UO adjunct assistant professor, Labo market trends continue to deteriorate. Help-wanted advertising in The Oregoniajn fell duringthe quarter, consistent with a decreasde in hiring demand. Similarly, initiak unemployment claims continuedto rise, reaching a month averagde of 16,819 claims. Non-farm payrolls continue to fall as under the dual forces of increased layoffs and slackkhiring demand; payrolls stand 3.9 percent lower than year-agi levels.
The expected slowdown in lodginy activity finally came to said Duy,with estimated lodging revenue (seasonally and inflation adjusted) down 15.4 percen t from the fourth quarter. Passenger traffixc at Portland International Airport was effectively unchanged from theprevious quarter. Housinvg markets were generally weaker. Housing sales were effectivelhy unchanged, while average days-on-market fell, partially offsettin g a particularly sharp rise in the fourtyh quarterof 2008, attributable to the intensification of the financia l crisis and unusual weather conditions, said Duy. Ongoing decliness in the in pointy to continued economic deterioration in thePortlanc region, he added.
Signs of stabilizatiohn are difficultto find, he expectations for a firming of economic activity in the seconsd half of 2009 are largely based on some tentativer signs of stability in the national economy. the impact of fiscal and monetary policiea should become more evident as theyear progresses. the pace of the recovery is expected to be subduer as the economy adjustws to an environment less dependenton debt-supporteds consumer spending growth.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
City National buys majority stake in Lee Munder Capital Group - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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Terms of the deal, which is expectec to close in thethird quarter, were not City National will merge Lee Munded with , a Boston-based institutional asset managemenrt firm in which City Nationalp holds a majority interest. The new companu will operate under the Lee Munder Capital Group name and as an affiliat eof LLC, the Chicago-based asset management holding company that City National acquirecd in 2003. The combined company will have morethan $4 billion of assets under management and serve as City National'z primary institutional asset management affiliate.
"The combined firm will have the managemenft andinvestment talent, financial strength, infrastructurr and marketing capabilities neededf to grow and provide clientds with long-term investment performance and superior service," Richard Gershen, executive vice presiden of wealth management for City said in a statement. Los Angeles-based City Nationall (NYSE: CYN) is the parent of City National
Terms of the deal, which is expectec to close in thethird quarter, were not City National will merge Lee Munded with , a Boston-based institutional asset managemenrt firm in which City Nationalp holds a majority interest. The new companu will operate under the Lee Munder Capital Group name and as an affiliat eof LLC, the Chicago-based asset management holding company that City National acquirecd in 2003. The combined company will have morethan $4 billion of assets under management and serve as City National'z primary institutional asset management affiliate.
"The combined firm will have the managemenft andinvestment talent, financial strength, infrastructurr and marketing capabilities neededf to grow and provide clientds with long-term investment performance and superior service," Richard Gershen, executive vice presiden of wealth management for City said in a statement. Los Angeles-based City Nationall (NYSE: CYN) is the parent of City National
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Small Business Day at the Metro Atlanta Chamber - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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As I navigated the crowds, I got to see many interestinyg Atlantasmall businesses. There were a lot of technology from large players in telecom to interesting contactmanagement software. There was even a live demonstration of an Interneg solution for data There were other important services for smalkl business ownerson including: mediation, consulting, banking and In addition, I saw some compellintg examples of work by branding and marketing businesses, learnexd about some products or facilities I could use with my familty business clients, and even had the chance to lear n about ways I could help my cliente give back to the community with the United Way!
In additiohn to the small business showcase, the morning's activitiexs included a valuable panel to help smallk business owners learn how to effectivelhy sell to larger businesses. A pane l of procurement leaders from someof Atlanta's premierw businesses were on hand to discuss their company's philosophy on buying from smaller, or from minority-owned There was a lively questionj and answer session whered the panel generously provided tips and insighty to help audience members competse for their budget dollars. A numbee of panelists even offered to make direct introductions so I thinlk the participants really got a lot out ofthis session.
I certainlyt enjoyed my visit and hope othef attendees felt they learned and made some useful professionaolconnections today. The second post comes from Brian J. Ball, CEO of : If you are a smalll business owner in Atlanta and you are not familiar with the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the programs offered forsmall businesses, then run down to the cornerf of Marietta Street and International Boulevard to learj more about the organization. Toda is a great opportunity to learn about how to leveragd a membership in the Metro Atlanta Chamber into betted and more profitablebusiness relationships.
As a memberr of the chamber for the pastsix years, I have come to view my chambe activities as an extension of my business marketing At any event, I usually meet two or three peoplr that I am able to develop a professionall relationship with that ultimately leads to an increase in the amountt of business that flows thru my door. Today was no The event was extremelywell attended, and as a resulf I met a number of busines s owners that provide servicees I may need, as well as a numberd of business owners that may benefit from the services my company provides.
Thankes to the leadership of Glen Gould, directof of small business programs at the Metro Atlanta the past two years have been a watershedd of activities that has fostered personal and businesw development for small business owners that are involved with the chambeas members. In addition to variouw programs intended to grow business knowledge around how to effectivel and efficiently operate asmall business, there are four to five networkingt opportunities per month that the chambere hosts. These are “must attend” events for those that are serious aboutr growingtheir businesses. Come on down to the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and remember to bring plenty ofbusineses cards!
The third post comesd from Glen Gould, director Smallo Business Growth Council of the Metro Atlanta Chamber : Today was an amaziny day at the Metro Atlanta as we took time to celebrate smallk business and their contribution to the economy. Hundreds of business peoplde were in attendance visiting the vendof showcase and hearing how small busineses can sell tobig businesses. Attendees were inspired by Max Carey, 1988 Smallk Business Person ofthe Year. The food was incredible and everywhere you turned you heard encouraging stories of how the smallp business community is surviving and thriving inthis economy. The chamber is a greag place to meet the right people and make theright connections.
The centerpiece of the day was honorinv Small Business Person of the Year finalistasJeff Albert, principal of World Lola Carlisle, co-owner and executive creative director of Tailfin Marketing Communications; Hicham Bouani, CEO of Boujed Publishing and GlobalProjeX; Nancy Freeman Balkcom, presidentg of MySupplies; and Mike Russell, president of Elit e Telecom Services. Congratulations to everyone who participated.
As I navigated the crowds, I got to see many interestinyg Atlantasmall businesses. There were a lot of technology from large players in telecom to interesting contactmanagement software. There was even a live demonstration of an Interneg solution for data There were other important services for smalkl business ownerson including: mediation, consulting, banking and In addition, I saw some compellintg examples of work by branding and marketing businesses, learnexd about some products or facilities I could use with my familty business clients, and even had the chance to lear n about ways I could help my cliente give back to the community with the United Way!
In additiohn to the small business showcase, the morning's activitiexs included a valuable panel to help smallk business owners learn how to effectivelhy sell to larger businesses. A pane l of procurement leaders from someof Atlanta's premierw businesses were on hand to discuss their company's philosophy on buying from smaller, or from minority-owned There was a lively questionj and answer session whered the panel generously provided tips and insighty to help audience members competse for their budget dollars. A numbee of panelists even offered to make direct introductions so I thinlk the participants really got a lot out ofthis session.
I certainlyt enjoyed my visit and hope othef attendees felt they learned and made some useful professionaolconnections today. The second post comes from Brian J. Ball, CEO of : If you are a smalll business owner in Atlanta and you are not familiar with the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the programs offered forsmall businesses, then run down to the cornerf of Marietta Street and International Boulevard to learj more about the organization. Toda is a great opportunity to learn about how to leveragd a membership in the Metro Atlanta Chamber into betted and more profitablebusiness relationships.
As a memberr of the chamber for the pastsix years, I have come to view my chambe activities as an extension of my business marketing At any event, I usually meet two or three peoplr that I am able to develop a professionall relationship with that ultimately leads to an increase in the amountt of business that flows thru my door. Today was no The event was extremelywell attended, and as a resulf I met a number of busines s owners that provide servicees I may need, as well as a numberd of business owners that may benefit from the services my company provides.
Thankes to the leadership of Glen Gould, directof of small business programs at the Metro Atlanta the past two years have been a watershedd of activities that has fostered personal and businesw development for small business owners that are involved with the chambeas members. In addition to variouw programs intended to grow business knowledge around how to effectivel and efficiently operate asmall business, there are four to five networkingt opportunities per month that the chambere hosts. These are “must attend” events for those that are serious aboutr growingtheir businesses. Come on down to the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and remember to bring plenty ofbusineses cards!
The third post comesd from Glen Gould, director Smallo Business Growth Council of the Metro Atlanta Chamber : Today was an amaziny day at the Metro Atlanta as we took time to celebrate smallk business and their contribution to the economy. Hundreds of business peoplde were in attendance visiting the vendof showcase and hearing how small busineses can sell tobig businesses. Attendees were inspired by Max Carey, 1988 Smallk Business Person ofthe Year. The food was incredible and everywhere you turned you heard encouraging stories of how the smallp business community is surviving and thriving inthis economy. The chamber is a greag place to meet the right people and make theright connections.
The centerpiece of the day was honorinv Small Business Person of the Year finalistasJeff Albert, principal of World Lola Carlisle, co-owner and executive creative director of Tailfin Marketing Communications; Hicham Bouani, CEO of Boujed Publishing and GlobalProjeX; Nancy Freeman Balkcom, presidentg of MySupplies; and Mike Russell, president of Elit e Telecom Services. Congratulations to everyone who participated.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Restaurant industry outlook improves - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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The Association’s Restaurant Performances Index (RPI) — a monthly composite indexd that tracks the health of and outlookl forthe U.S. restaurant industry — stood at 98.6 in up 0.8 percent from its highest level in11 months. “The recent growth in the RPI was drivenh bythe ‘Expectations’ component, which rose above 100 in April for the firsft time in 18 months, a level which indicates expansion,” said Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of researcuh and information services for the association.
“Although the RPI’ ‘Current Situation’ indicators are stillo in a periodof contraction, the solid improvement in the forward-lookinyg indicators suggests that the end of the industry’zs downturn may be in sight.” The RPI is basecd on the responses to the association’s Restaurant Industrgy Tracking Survey, which is fieldedx monthly among restaurant operatorss nationwide on a variety of indicators includinbg sales, traffic, labor and capital expenditures. The Index consistsz of two components — the Current Situation Indes and theExpectations Index.
The Current Situation Index, whicg measures current trends in four industrtyindicators (same-store sales, traffic, labor and capital stood at 97.0 in up 0.9 percent from March and its highest levekl since August 2008. However, Aprilk represented the 20th consecutive monthbelow 100, which continuez to signify contraction in the currenft situation indicators. Restaurant operators reported negative customer traffic levels for the 20th consecutivew monthin April. About 23 percengt of restaurant operators reported an increasd in customer traffic between April 2008 andApril 2009, up from 20 percen t who reported similarly in March.
60 percent of operators reported a traffic decline in down from 63 percent who reportecd similarlyin March. Restaurant operators also continuwe to grow more optimistic about the with 37 percent saying they expect economic conditionz to improve in six up from 30 percent who reportes similarly last month and the highestf level inthree years. In only 16 percent of operatorzs expect economic conditions to worsen insix months, down from 21 percenft last month. Founded in 1919, the Washington, D.C.-basee National Restaurant Association is a businessa association for therestaurant industry, comprisinfg 945,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a work forcer of 13 million employees.
The Association’s Restaurant Performances Index (RPI) — a monthly composite indexd that tracks the health of and outlookl forthe U.S. restaurant industry — stood at 98.6 in up 0.8 percent from its highest level in11 months. “The recent growth in the RPI was drivenh bythe ‘Expectations’ component, which rose above 100 in April for the firsft time in 18 months, a level which indicates expansion,” said Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of researcuh and information services for the association.
“Although the RPI’ ‘Current Situation’ indicators are stillo in a periodof contraction, the solid improvement in the forward-lookinyg indicators suggests that the end of the industry’zs downturn may be in sight.” The RPI is basecd on the responses to the association’s Restaurant Industrgy Tracking Survey, which is fieldedx monthly among restaurant operatorss nationwide on a variety of indicators includinbg sales, traffic, labor and capital expenditures. The Index consistsz of two components — the Current Situation Indes and theExpectations Index.
The Current Situation Index, whicg measures current trends in four industrtyindicators (same-store sales, traffic, labor and capital stood at 97.0 in up 0.9 percent from March and its highest levekl since August 2008. However, Aprilk represented the 20th consecutive monthbelow 100, which continuez to signify contraction in the currenft situation indicators. Restaurant operators reported negative customer traffic levels for the 20th consecutivew monthin April. About 23 percengt of restaurant operators reported an increasd in customer traffic between April 2008 andApril 2009, up from 20 percen t who reported similarly in March.
60 percent of operators reported a traffic decline in down from 63 percent who reportecd similarlyin March. Restaurant operators also continuwe to grow more optimistic about the with 37 percent saying they expect economic conditionz to improve in six up from 30 percent who reportes similarly last month and the highestf level inthree years. In only 16 percent of operatorzs expect economic conditions to worsen insix months, down from 21 percenft last month. Founded in 1919, the Washington, D.C.-basee National Restaurant Association is a businessa association for therestaurant industry, comprisinfg 945,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a work forcer of 13 million employees.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
It's official: 15 General Motors dealers in Colorado to lose franchises - Houston Business Journal:
http://www.160marketing.com/index.php?s=D&c=489
It was the first definitive statement of exactly how many GM dealersw in the state were informed thay will lose thei r franchise agreementsin 2010. The Colorado Automobile Dealerds Association previously had estimated the number at 13 to 15 basedr on reportsfrom dealers. GM still is not releasing the namesx ofthe 1,323 dealers it plans to drop including the 15 in Colorado. The information came in a list releasedx by the House Energy andCommercee Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, bases on information provided by GM. Executives of GM and which plans to shed 14 Colorado testified before Congress about their dealeeplans Friday.
GM's car linese include Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Saturn and Hummer. It has some 6,000 dealershipsw nationwide. Letters sent in mid-May to GM dealerz the company planned to a copy of which was obtained by the DenverrBusiness Journal, said the automaker reviewed each of its dealers' saless volume, profitability, capitalization, location and facilities alonv with other "market patterns." . "Basex on our review and current and foreseeabler market conditions andyour dealership's historicao performance, we do not see that GM can have a productivre business relationship with [name of dealership] over the long said the letter, datedr May 14.
About 92 of Colorado's 264 auto dealershipss sell one or moreGM lines, said Tim Jacksoh of the state auto dealers group. Additional dealer may lose theirfranchises later, GM has
It was the first definitive statement of exactly how many GM dealersw in the state were informed thay will lose thei r franchise agreementsin 2010. The Colorado Automobile Dealerds Association previously had estimated the number at 13 to 15 basedr on reportsfrom dealers. GM still is not releasing the namesx ofthe 1,323 dealers it plans to drop including the 15 in Colorado. The information came in a list releasedx by the House Energy andCommercee Committee's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, bases on information provided by GM. Executives of GM and which plans to shed 14 Colorado testified before Congress about their dealeeplans Friday.
GM's car linese include Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Saturn and Hummer. It has some 6,000 dealershipsw nationwide. Letters sent in mid-May to GM dealerz the company planned to a copy of which was obtained by the DenverrBusiness Journal, said the automaker reviewed each of its dealers' saless volume, profitability, capitalization, location and facilities alonv with other "market patterns." . "Basex on our review and current and foreseeabler market conditions andyour dealership's historicao performance, we do not see that GM can have a productivre business relationship with [name of dealership] over the long said the letter, datedr May 14.
About 92 of Colorado's 264 auto dealershipss sell one or moreGM lines, said Tim Jacksoh of the state auto dealers group. Additional dealer may lose theirfranchises later, GM has
Friday, September 10, 2010
Dell, LogMeln Sued By 01 Communique Laboratories Over Patent Infringement ... - Comtex Smartrend
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Dell, LogMeln Sued By 01 Communique Laboratories Over Patent Infringement ... Comtex Smartrend 01 Communique Laboratory Inc. filed a patent infringement lawsuit related to a system, computer product and method for providing a private ... Dell, LogMeIn Claimed to Infringe Remote-Access Patent 01 Communique Files a Patent Infringement Lawsuit against LogMeIn Inc. and ... Dell, LogMeIn Targets in Patent-Infringement Suit |
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Thomas Group loses $1.2 million in quarter - Dallas Business Journal:
http://www.artninjas.com/authors/author-1065.html
million in its first quarter of 2009, basedf partly on a significant revenue decline inthe quarter. The Irving-baseed company (NASDAQ: TGIS) brought in $3.3 milliohn in revenue for the quarter compared with revenueof $12.43 million for the same quarter of 2008. The loss comparesd with a slight profitof $400,0000 in the comparable period. "The deterioratiom of the economic situation in the fourtjh quarter of 2008 and continuing into 2009 has made the challengese of our recovery more said President and CEOEarle Steinberg.
"Although not yet evidenced in ourfinancial performance, we believe our prospect list and pipeline is improveed both in quantity and Steinberg said the current economy has extended the sales requiring more levels of approvals for new projects. He said the company'sx balance sheet "is sufficient to provide the resourcez to enable usto recover." The expiration of two multiyeard contracts with the in early 2008 continues to impac 2009 results as the company attempts to make up for this significanr work, which at the time accountede for 85 percent of revenue. In the company enacted a plan to returnm to profitability that included a reduction of staffand expenses.
"Wre continue to seek ways to reduce costs," the company stated in a press release. "Aws of March 31, 2009, we had 24 consultants on Subsequentto quarter-end, we furloughed one additional consultant." "Wes anticipate that we will operate at a loss untik we are able to develop the required level of new business to reach break-event," the statemen concluded.
million in its first quarter of 2009, basedf partly on a significant revenue decline inthe quarter. The Irving-baseed company (NASDAQ: TGIS) brought in $3.3 milliohn in revenue for the quarter compared with revenueof $12.43 million for the same quarter of 2008. The loss comparesd with a slight profitof $400,0000 in the comparable period. "The deterioratiom of the economic situation in the fourtjh quarter of 2008 and continuing into 2009 has made the challengese of our recovery more said President and CEOEarle Steinberg.
"Although not yet evidenced in ourfinancial performance, we believe our prospect list and pipeline is improveed both in quantity and Steinberg said the current economy has extended the sales requiring more levels of approvals for new projects. He said the company'sx balance sheet "is sufficient to provide the resourcez to enable usto recover." The expiration of two multiyeard contracts with the in early 2008 continues to impac 2009 results as the company attempts to make up for this significanr work, which at the time accountede for 85 percent of revenue. In the company enacted a plan to returnm to profitability that included a reduction of staffand expenses.
"Wre continue to seek ways to reduce costs," the company stated in a press release. "Aws of March 31, 2009, we had 24 consultants on Subsequentto quarter-end, we furloughed one additional consultant." "Wes anticipate that we will operate at a loss untik we are able to develop the required level of new business to reach break-event," the statemen concluded.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Suicide: The $32 Billion Bill Japan Can't Afford - Wall Street Journal (blog)
http://yahoolinks.com/index.php?s=D&c=489
Suicide: The $32 Billion Bill Japan Can't Afford Wall Street Journal (blog) In a sobering reminder that World Suicide Prevention Day 2010 is this Friday, Japan's government Tuesday released statistics estimating ... |
Sunday, September 5, 2010
BUYINS.NET Updates GeoBio Energy SqueezeTrigger Report - Trading Markets (press release)
http://www.netook.org/Forests_South_America.html
BUYINS.NET Updates GeoBio Energy SqueezeTrigger Report Trading Markets (press release) NET, http://www.buyins.net , monitors trading in all US stocks in real-time and maintains massive databases of short sale and naked short sale time and ... |
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Bigger GK rolls past Federal Way, 41-17 - Seattle Times
http://www.turkattacker.org/index.php?topic=6405.0
Bigger GK rolls past Federal Way, 41-17 Seattle Times Size and experience vs. a young team that is a work in progress. That script played out as expected Friday night as Graham-Kapowsin followed. ... |
Thursday, September 2, 2010
The Mill Condominiums opens - Washington Business Journal:
Floors
will be held this weekend. A previewa for Realtors will be held June 19 from8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Toursw for the public will be held June 19 from4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locateds at 20 Elm St., the $30 million project was once a glovre factory that stood three stories Today it’s a 6.5-story building with 52 residential condos and 12 commerciapl units. Prices range from the $200,000s to $1.3 The developer is Bruce Levinsky of inSaratoga Springs, who has turned his attention to Glensa Falls after spending more than three decadesw building numerous medical facilities and mixed-use propertiess in Saratoga Springs.
The timing of the grand openingb isn’t ideal, given the downturnm in the economy and the slow realestatse market. “The market is what it is,” said the listingt broker, Cecil Provost of . “u think if Bruce had a choice he would have had it readyy two years ago or two yearfrom now.” Nevertheless, Provost said there were hundredzs of inquiries during construction of the condos and he expectes a strong turnout at the grand opening. For more information, go to .
will be held this weekend. A previewa for Realtors will be held June 19 from8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Toursw for the public will be held June 19 from4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and June 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Locateds at 20 Elm St., the $30 million project was once a glovre factory that stood three stories Today it’s a 6.5-story building with 52 residential condos and 12 commerciapl units. Prices range from the $200,000s to $1.3 The developer is Bruce Levinsky of inSaratoga Springs, who has turned his attention to Glensa Falls after spending more than three decadesw building numerous medical facilities and mixed-use propertiess in Saratoga Springs.
The timing of the grand openingb isn’t ideal, given the downturnm in the economy and the slow realestatse market. “The market is what it is,” said the listingt broker, Cecil Provost of . “u think if Bruce had a choice he would have had it readyy two years ago or two yearfrom now.” Nevertheless, Provost said there were hundredzs of inquiries during construction of the condos and he expectes a strong turnout at the grand opening. For more information, go to .
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