domingo, 30 de octubre de 2011

New contract gives Hoku breathing room - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):

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The amendment will accelerate $5 million of the remaining $7 millionn in prepayments that a Chinese company that manufacturessilicojn wafers, photovoltaic cells and modules, owes The amendment will push back an early deadlin e for shipping polysilicon to Tianweij but also adjust the long-term contract price. Tianwei has already paid Honolulu-basef Hoku $74 million in prepayments througghApril 30. Before the amendments, Tianweu was obligated to pay Hoku anadditional $7 million upon the firsft shipment of products in 2010.
Tianwei agreex to pay the $5 million up front in exchange fora long-tern contract price adjustment and eliminated the requirement that Hoku must ship polysiliconn to Tianwei before March 2010. The remaining $2 million will be paid when Hoku starts shipmentesin 2010. Hoku warned last monthj that it was running shor tof cash. The company is in the middle of buildinfga $390 million plant in Idaho that will manufacturee polysilicon and its construction has been financedr mainly by customers like Tianwej who are paying money up front for futurew shipments of materials.
The plant is stil l scheduled to start shipping polysiliconnext year, but the company’ss cash-flow troubles have slowed “The early payment of $5 million has helpeed us manage cash flow for our Hoku Materials subsidiary, especiallyg as some of our other customers were requesting extensions of time make theidr prepayments to us,” said Dustin Shindo, chairmahn and CEO of . “Eliminating the early shipmentg requirementreduces near-term pressure for us to commencs shipments, and allows us to more effectively manage the timing of our capital expenditures as we seek to raisr additional financing for continuingh construction costs.
” Shares of parent company Hoku Scientific HOKU) stock closed down Monday nearly 1 percent to $2.37.

viernes, 28 de octubre de 2011

Bonds bonus could create jobs for 3,500 Oregonians - Business First of Columbus:

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The program, part of the American Recoveruy andReinvestment Act, gives businesses and individuald the chance to purchase bonds that give them federal tax credits in addition to their bond interest. It could also give holderx higher interest rates in exchange for allowing issuer to receive tax credits asdirect payments. However, the progranm needs a bit of fleshint out. Few area government officials had even heard ofthe “We are just now learningb the details of theses bonds and still have more analysisx to do,” said Philip Bransford, a Washingtonb County spokesman. “Garden variety bond financing isusuallgy complicated, and this is not garden varietgy financing.
” The stimulus upshot is that locak governments will obtain financing for economic developmenf projects. Sen. Ron the Oregon Democrat who helped author the said most of the funds will help buil d and repairthe area’s infrastructure. “Making this substantial amounrt available tothe nation’s hardest-hit areas will surely speed up improvementse to the nation’s aging infrastructure and ailinf economy,” Wyden said. “Oregon will see many jobs creater and communities improved as these bondws are used tofinance road, water, school, and transit projects all over the state.
” Businessed in Portland working on recoverh zone projects could collect up to $20.3 million. Washingtonn County could receive $19.2 million, while Clackamas County couls receive $13.3 million. Businesses in Multnomah County coulcreceive $5.4 million while Clark County businesse could collect $3.9 million. Oregon is also expected to receivedanother $155 million in funding from Recovery Zone Facility aimed at boosting job growth in slumping states. Nearl y one out of eight Oregonians is outof work. That makesz the $28.5 million wortn of unemployment insurance via the federal stimulus packagd that muchmore welcome. The funds will help Oregon tweak its unemploymengtinsurance system.
The U.S. Laboe Department issued the stimulus fundw after revamping the way unemployment insurance is The state now bases unemployment dollat amounts on how much a recipienrecently earned, which often means individuals can receiver more money. Previous formulas tended to provide recipients with fewedrunemployment benefits. It’s up to the Oregon Employment Department whethee to use the money to provide more benefitsw or moreemployment services. The allotment is part of $7 billio n in unemployment “modernization” made possible through the stimulud act. For more information, visit http://www.doleta.gov/recovery/.

miércoles, 26 de octubre de 2011

PR: Go on the offensive: Managing tough news in tough times - Austin Business Journal:

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drops off Nasdaq. In a turbulentf economy, there is no shortag e of bad news. Experts say that in a time like what may matter most is the way in which that bad news is How management deals withthe media, employees, clients and the community could impactt how the business is viewed for years to Business leaders who hide in their offices, bury facta and let the rumorr mill control the story will be viewede with anger and distrust.
But those who plan their messagee carefully, and deliver it promptly and with candorr to allrelevant parties, are more likelyy to be remembered as good corporate “The spotlight will be on your company,” said Dan a business consultant and president of an Albany career management firm. “Yo u have one chance to get it Many public relations professionals advise clients to have a crisis communication plan in placs atall times. This way, basiv guidelines are in place when any sort ofbad news, from layoffsd to a chemical spill, breaks. Additional preparation should take placre once a bad news event The first step is to assess the situation and thepossible fallout.
“I advise that you convens a group of saidPauline Bartel, president of Waterford-based “You need someone from top human resources, the PR team ... the object is for everyone to put theire cards on the face up, so you can identifg any gaps in information.” Next, list every constituency, including suppliers and the media, and crafty a message for each. While these messages must be each audience hasdifferent needs. Employees will want to know abougtheir futures, while shareholders will be interested in the impacft on the bottom line.
Clientx will want to know if service will be It isalso vital, PR expertx say, to select just one person to speak for the “You don’t want 20 different versions of things coming out so everyonre looks like fools,” said Richard Berman, presidengt of of Chappaqua in Westchester County. Once the situationm is assessed, the constituents identified, the messagesx crafted, and the spokesperson chosen, it is time to delivee the news. “It comes down to threre phrases: Tell it all, tell it early, tell it said Edward Parham, director of publidc relations forin Colonie. Ideally, the news should be shared with all partiese at thesame time.
In the age of textingt and Twittering, “news can travel at the spees ofan electron,” said Matthew Maguire, spokesman for in “You want to deliver your news before anyone else Bartel suggests giving “a few select a heads-up that news is coming. “That way, the reportetr has gotten the company line before a disgruntlex employee picks upthe phone,” she When the news is delivered, it must be completee and truthful, with as many detailds as can be shared. It is especially importany that the CEO or othe designated spokesperson be availableand responsive.
“Therse is no such thing as not taking the call and havinyg the paper the next day sayyou weren’t said Dean Rueckert, CEO of Rueckert “That is not acceptable. And a good answere is never ‘no comment.’ Back it up with the reasomn you can’t comment—confidentiality, legalities, what have you. You don’yt want to look like you are dodging the questiohn orhiding something.” This candor extende to employees. Moran said that when he works with companiexsin bad-news situations, he institute s a “no closed door for threse days” rule on top managers.

lunes, 24 de octubre de 2011

Biogen Idec, Inc. Company Profile | BIIB Company Information

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Biogen Idec creates new standards of care in therapeutic areas with high unmertmedical needs. Founded in 1978, Biogen Idec is a global leader inthe discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative Patients in more than 90 countries benefift from Biogen Idec's significant products that address diseasesd such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lymphoms and rheumatoid arthritis. In 2008, Biogenm Idec's total revenues grew 29 percent over 2007to $4.1 Currently, the company markets three major therapies and its produc development pipeline includes 20 products in Phase 2 clinicap trials and beyond.
Our majotr products include TYSABRI (natalizumab), the most recently approved treatmeng for relapsing formsof MS; AVONEXd (Interferon beta-1a), the No. 1 prescribe therapy for relapsing forms of MS andRITUXAN (rituximab), the world'ss most prescribed therapy for non-Hodgkin'ds lymphoma and marketed for the firsf time in 2006 for rheumatoixd arthritis. AVONEX and RITUXAN have for yearx ranked among the top 10 biotechnology productswsold globally.
In recent years, we also have leveraged our core capabilities to expand development into promisintg newtherapeutic areas, such as cardiovascular disease and Biogen Idec is headquartered in Cambridge, with international headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. We have additionao offices in the U.S., Canada, Japan and throughout Europe. ...

lunes, 17 de octubre de 2011

Hyde Park residents skeptical about relocation plan - The Augusta Chronicle

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Hyde Park residents skeptical about relocation plan

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Repeatedly burned when promises to relocate fell through, residents of Augusta's Hyde Park neighborhood are skeptical about a new plan up for commission approval today. Leona Drive homeowner Frankie Taylor (left) and resident Sampson ...



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sábado, 15 de octubre de 2011

Shelter evaluating, treating malamutes from puppy mill - Helena Independent Record

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Shelter evaluating, treating malamutes from puppy mill

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Owen Morgan, temporary employee with the Lewis and Clark County Humane Society helping with the rescued malamutes, brings in two of the rescued puppies to be checked by a veterinarian Friday. Donations are being accepted to care for these dogs. ...


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jueves, 13 de octubre de 2011

100th 7-Eleven Fla. franchise - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):

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The 3,000-square-foot convenience store at 3911 McCoy Road nearConwauy Road, which also has a gasolinee station, will now be owned by franchisee Ermal a former store manager for five years. Dallas-basefd 7-Eleven Inc. announced plans in 2007 to convert 100 existinfg locations in the state to franchised Store managers were invited to apply for thosr franchises before the offerwent public. More than 40 7-Elevenn stores in the Orlando market are now with about another 140 owned by the Between eight to10 7-Eleven stores throughou t the state are being converted into franchise operations each month and plans to have most of the conversions nationwid completed by 2012, according to a news The company operates, franchises or licenses about 7,800 storesd in North America and more than 36,100 stores in 15 The company reported 2008 sales of more than $53.
6 billion.

martes, 11 de octubre de 2011

Charles W. Thurston Executive Profile

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billion gross in 2006. Comcast Spotlight is in nearly 90 DMAs acrossthe U.S. including 20 of the top 25 Prior tothis role, he was Presidentt and CEO of Adlink, the Los Angeles digita l interconnect. Hired as Adlink's General Salese Manager in 1989, Charlie was promoter to Vice President of Salesw and Marketingin 1991, and then to President and CEO in 1992. His experience spans more than 24 years in thecabled industry. He was General Manager of Continentakl Cablevision's Cable Advertising Division from 1986-1989. Priord to that, his career included launching advertising salezs departments for Cablevision Systems in New Connecticutand Boston.
His career began in 1980 sellinyg cable televisionsubscriptions door-to-door. Originally from Rye, New York, Charliew holds a Bachelor of Arts degree fromWilliams College, 1980. He attended the Haas School of Business's Advanced Managemen Program at the University of Californisat Berkeley, and is a membee of YPO (Young Presidentsx Organization). Charlie was recognized by Inc Magazinr as an Entrepreneur of the Year Finalistin "Communications" in and "Technology" in 1996, and was the recipient of "The Silve Bell" Award from the Ad Council in 2005. He serves on the Board of Directors of National CableCommunications Vehix.
com, The Advertising Council, and he is the Chairman of the Board for The Cabl e Advertising Bureau (CAB). Charlie is also an avid fundraiser for which aids The Olympic Disabled Ski Charlie is married witha four-year-olcd son and a one-year-old daughter. Receng News About Charles W. Thurston **All Executivr profile data provided byDow Jones & Co., Inc.

domingo, 9 de octubre de 2011

Will we grow our great ideas? - Cincinnati.com

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Will we grow our great ideas?

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2011 Brandery participants: from left, Chris Bergman, creator of Choremonster from North College Hill; James Dickerson of Wellthy from Hyde Park; Meruni creators Michael and Megan Wohlschlaeger, most recently from Shanghai, China; James Fisher and ...



viernes, 7 de octubre de 2011

The Freelon Group Inc. Company Profile | Company Information

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The Freelon Group is a sixt member architectural firm located in North Carolina. Founded in 1990 by Phili G. Freelon, FAIA, the firm offers specialized design expertise in the areasdof Museum/Cultural Center, Higher Education and Science/Technology Our building designs have received numerou s awards including twenty-seven American Institute of Architecta (AIA) regional, state, and local designm awards. In 2008 The Freelon Grouop was recognized by Contract Magazine as The Designer of the Our firm is also the recipient of the AIA North Carolina Outstanding Firm Award in recognition of outstanding service anddesigb excellence.
This year, Freelon is the proud recipienrt of the AIA Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Our Mission Statement speaks to the delivery of innovativ e and inspiring design through collaboration and the stewardship ofour environment. Building on this we have consciously focused our desigm energy toward clients and projects that ultimately serve the greatee good ofthe community. This commitmen t has led us toward certain projects and deliberatelg awayfrom others. Accordingly, our work focuses on researcg and education, the advancement of understanding between disparate and the creative expression ofthe arts.
The firm has recentlty delivered successful museum projects on both coasts includinyg the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Franciscoo and theReginald F. ...

martes, 4 de octubre de 2011

Cincinnati ranked

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The report divided the 100 largest metrosinto 20-cith segments, ranging from “strongest” to San Antonio ranked at the top of the “strongest” category, and Detroi placed last in the category. The Cincinnati metropolitan area ranked 62 of 100metrows overall, just behind Minneapolis, according to the first-quarte r MetroMonitor report, released Wednesday. That placed it at No. 2 in the cities category.
MetroMonitor ranked cities according to four the percent change in employment from its peakto first-quartere 2009; the percentage change in the unemployment rate from 1Q 2008 to 1Q the percent change in gross metropolitanb product from its peak to 1Q 2009; and the percentt change in housing prices from 1Q 2008 to 1Q 2009. The gross metropolitan product is the total value of goods and services produceds within themetro area. Cincinnati ranker 50th of 100 for change in down 2.8 percent from its peak; 56th for year-over-year changre in unemployment, up 3.6 percent; 78th for GMP, down 4.4 and 37th for year-over-year housing price change, up 0.
1 Two cities in the regioj fared better: Columbus was 40th, at the botto of the “second-strongest” category. Indianapolis was ranking at No.2 in the “middle” category. Other area metroas in the second-weakest category included Cleveland, 64th; 65th; Akron, 74th; and Dayton, Youngstown (88th) and Toledo both fell into the category. The MetroMonitor will be published according to the Metropolitan Policy Programat Brookings. To read the completde report, .

domingo, 2 de octubre de 2011

Holland & Hart

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Castle will oversee water and science policy for thesprawlingy land-use agency, and will be responsible for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Geologicalp Survey. “Anne Castle has more than 25 year s of experience inwater rights, wateer quality, and natural resources law,” Secretary of the Interior Ken a former Colorado senator and attorney general, said in a “I welcome Anne to our leadership team and look forwarxd to working with her on the majodr water and science challenges we from climate impacts, to droughtt and regional water issues.” The U,S, Senate votec Friday to confirm Castle.
She has serve on a number of Colorado panelsa concerned with water andland use, includingh the South Platte River Basin Task Force, the Colorado Groundf Water Commission, and the Genesee Water and Sanitation At Denver-based Holland & Hart, the larges locally based firm, Castle has focused on watetr rights issues. She is a former chairwomam of Holland & Hart’s management committewe and of its natural resources In 2005 she was a finalist for the Denve rBusiness Journal’s “Outstanding Women in Business” in the professiona l services category. . .