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Chandler-based Space Data announced the plan Mondahy to offer up a portion of the wireless spectrunm it owns to be used in conjunction with equipmentg fromMenlo Park, Calif.-based Full Spectrum. The two companie say the deal will allow utilities to ownprivate wide-areaq networks to provide commandsa to smart grids. “The combinationm of our interference-free, high-powered frequencies with state-of-the-art WiMaxc technology provide utilities with a dedicates private broadbandwireless system,” said Jerry CEO of Space Data.
For several years, Space Data has been developinh a system of wireless communications using weather balloons to carryhequipment aloft, providing a wide area of coverage. The compant also has been providing communications for several yearse in theutility sector. Smart grids are the latesg application of technology inthe nation’s power system. They will transfork the national power grid into one that is more allowing it to deliver more power to areaws of the country thatneed it. The two companieds believe their product would alloww grid operators to control distributioh remotely through awireless network.
“In terms of grid much of the focus to date has been directedf toward automatic meter readingand However, real-time command and control of higher-level grid devicees are of equal, if not importance in the drive for overall grid efficiency,” said Stewart Kantor, CEO of Full
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
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Click to view (4 Photos) Greenfield Daily Reporter NEW YORK รข€" Moose Skowron, a five-time World Series champion and one of only two players to hit three home runs in Game 7s, died Friday of congestive heart failure at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Ill. He was 81. |
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Steuben Foods completes Elma takeover - Business First of Buffalo:
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Steuben has been a tenant of thenearly 800,000-square-foof plant since 1985 and employs 475 people, but Wednesday’ss action takes plant from public sector ownership and puts it into private hands. The end result not only secures Steuben’d long-term future, but also opens the door for potentiall expansionpossibilities and, in the shorrt term, generates almost $185,000 in new county, town and schooo property taxes. “This is a great succesds story,” said Al ECIDA chief operating officer. Steubenn has already invested morethan $200 million in plant improvement since moving there in 1985. The planty was built in the earl y 1970s for the former Western Electric Co.
but sat vacant after the compangy closed itsElma facility. Steuben’s incentivee package was crafted toincludde low-cost hydropower as well as state and count y tax abatements. “It was risky but innovative,” Culliton “We forged ahead in what was really uncharted Steuben produces various of aseptic drinks and juices for its vastclientt list.
Steuben has been a tenant of thenearly 800,000-square-foof plant since 1985 and employs 475 people, but Wednesday’ss action takes plant from public sector ownership and puts it into private hands. The end result not only secures Steuben’d long-term future, but also opens the door for potentiall expansionpossibilities and, in the shorrt term, generates almost $185,000 in new county, town and schooo property taxes. “This is a great succesds story,” said Al ECIDA chief operating officer. Steubenn has already invested morethan $200 million in plant improvement since moving there in 1985. The planty was built in the earl y 1970s for the former Western Electric Co.
but sat vacant after the compangy closed itsElma facility. Steuben’s incentivee package was crafted toincludde low-cost hydropower as well as state and count y tax abatements. “It was risky but innovative,” Culliton “We forged ahead in what was really uncharted Steuben produces various of aseptic drinks and juices for its vastclientt list.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
PR: Go on the offensive: Managing tough news in tough times - Dayton Business Journal:
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drops off Nasdaq. In a turbulent there is no shortage of bad Experts say that in a time like what may matter most is the way in which that bad news is How management deals withthe employees, clients and the community coulf impact how the businesx is viewed for year to come. Business leaders who hide in theie offices, bury facts and let the rumor mill control the story will be viewed with ange rand distrust. But those who plan theif messages carefully, and deliver it promptly and with candor to all relevant parties, are more likely to be remembered as good corporatse citizens.
“The spotlight will be on your company,” said Dan a business consultant and presidenytof Next-Act, an Albany careef management firm. “You have one chance to get it Many public relations professionals advise clienta to have a crisis communication plan in place at all This way, basic guidelines are in placwe when any sort of bad from layoffs to a chemical spill, Additional preparation should take place once a bad news even occurs. The first step is to assesz the situation and thepossible “I advise that you convene a group of said Pauline Bartel, president of Waterford-based “You need someones from top management, human resources, the PR team ...
the objecf is for everyone to put their cards on the face up, so you can identify any gaps in information.” list every constituency, including clients, suppliers and the media, and crafy a message for each. While thesse messages must be consistent, each audience has different needs. Employeeas will want to know about their while shareholders will be interested in the impacrt on thebottom line. Clients will want to know if serviced willbe affected.
It is also vital, PR expertw say, to select just one persomn to speak forthe “You don’t want 20 differentt versions of things coming out so everyone looksz like fools,” said Richard Berman, president of of Chappaquq in Westchester County. Once the situation is the constituents identified, the messagess crafted, and the spokesperson it is time to deliverthe “It comes down to three phrases: Tell it all, tell it tell it yourself.” said Edward Parham, director of public relation for in Colonie.
Ideally, the news should be sharedc with all parties at the same In the age of textingand “news can travel at the speed of an said Matthew Maguire, spokesmah for in Albany. “Yoiu want to deliver your news beforew anyoneelse can.” Bartel suggests giving “a few select reporters” a heads-up that news is coming. “That way, the reportet has gotten the company line beforre a disgruntled employee picks upthe phone,” she When the news is delivered, it must be complete and with as many details as can be It is especially important that the CEO or other designated spokespersojn be available and responsive.
“There is no such thingf as not taking the call and havingt the paper the next day sayyou weren’r available,” said Dean Rueckert, CEO of Rueckertr Advertising. “That is not acceptable. And a good answere is never ‘no comment.’ Back it up with the reason you can’tg comment—confidentiality, legalities, what have you. You don’t want to look like you are dodging the questiom orhiding something.” This candor extendw to employees. Moran said that when he works with companiedsin bad-news situations, he institutes a “no close door for three days” rule on top managers.
drops off Nasdaq. In a turbulent there is no shortage of bad Experts say that in a time like what may matter most is the way in which that bad news is How management deals withthe employees, clients and the community coulf impact how the businesx is viewed for year to come. Business leaders who hide in theie offices, bury facts and let the rumor mill control the story will be viewed with ange rand distrust. But those who plan theif messages carefully, and deliver it promptly and with candor to all relevant parties, are more likely to be remembered as good corporatse citizens.
“The spotlight will be on your company,” said Dan a business consultant and presidenytof Next-Act, an Albany careef management firm. “You have one chance to get it Many public relations professionals advise clienta to have a crisis communication plan in place at all This way, basic guidelines are in placwe when any sort of bad from layoffs to a chemical spill, Additional preparation should take place once a bad news even occurs. The first step is to assesz the situation and thepossible “I advise that you convene a group of said Pauline Bartel, president of Waterford-based “You need someones from top management, human resources, the PR team ...
the objecf is for everyone to put their cards on the face up, so you can identify any gaps in information.” list every constituency, including clients, suppliers and the media, and crafy a message for each. While thesse messages must be consistent, each audience has different needs. Employeeas will want to know about their while shareholders will be interested in the impacrt on thebottom line. Clients will want to know if serviced willbe affected.
It is also vital, PR expertw say, to select just one persomn to speak forthe “You don’t want 20 differentt versions of things coming out so everyone looksz like fools,” said Richard Berman, president of of Chappaquq in Westchester County. Once the situation is the constituents identified, the messagess crafted, and the spokesperson it is time to deliverthe “It comes down to three phrases: Tell it all, tell it tell it yourself.” said Edward Parham, director of public relation for in Colonie.
Ideally, the news should be sharedc with all parties at the same In the age of textingand “news can travel at the speed of an said Matthew Maguire, spokesmah for in Albany. “Yoiu want to deliver your news beforew anyoneelse can.” Bartel suggests giving “a few select reporters” a heads-up that news is coming. “That way, the reportet has gotten the company line beforre a disgruntled employee picks upthe phone,” she When the news is delivered, it must be complete and with as many details as can be It is especially important that the CEO or other designated spokespersojn be available and responsive.
“There is no such thingf as not taking the call and havingt the paper the next day sayyou weren’r available,” said Dean Rueckert, CEO of Rueckertr Advertising. “That is not acceptable. And a good answere is never ‘no comment.’ Back it up with the reason you can’tg comment—confidentiality, legalities, what have you. You don’t want to look like you are dodging the questiom orhiding something.” This candor extendw to employees. Moran said that when he works with companiedsin bad-news situations, he institutes a “no close door for three days” rule on top managers.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
All American sells almost all assets - South Florida Business Journal:
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million. The Miami-based distributor of semiconductors and otherf electronic components said the successful bid was froma two-partyg consortium of Rock River Capital LLC and All American'ds (Pink Sheets: SEMI) own , for whicg Harris N.A. acts as agent. The deal remainxs subject to bankruptcycourtt approval. All American said it expects Rock Rived to continue to operateAll American's assets as a goinh concern. Rock River did not purchase the company's commerciall tort claims, avoidance actions, accounts receivable and certainn othermiscellaneous assets.
Subject to bankruptcy courg approval, the company's senior secured lendersd were the successful bidders forthe company's accounts receivable. None of All American'a commercial tort claims or avoidance actions The $15.2 million is to go to Harrisd N.A. as agent for the senior secures lenders. The auction included asset s ofAll American's 33 subsidiariesw in the United Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. The bankruptcy court is schedulef to consider sale approval on Sale closing is set for no later than OnApril 25, All Americab filed voluntary under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Shares closed unchanged at28 cents. No 52-week high/low information was available.
million. The Miami-based distributor of semiconductors and otherf electronic components said the successful bid was froma two-partyg consortium of Rock River Capital LLC and All American'ds (Pink Sheets: SEMI) own , for whicg Harris N.A. acts as agent. The deal remainxs subject to bankruptcycourtt approval. All American said it expects Rock Rived to continue to operateAll American's assets as a goinh concern. Rock River did not purchase the company's commerciall tort claims, avoidance actions, accounts receivable and certainn othermiscellaneous assets.
Subject to bankruptcy courg approval, the company's senior secured lendersd were the successful bidders forthe company's accounts receivable. None of All American'a commercial tort claims or avoidance actions The $15.2 million is to go to Harrisd N.A. as agent for the senior secures lenders. The auction included asset s ofAll American's 33 subsidiariesw in the United Canada, Mexico, Europe and Asia. The bankruptcy court is schedulef to consider sale approval on Sale closing is set for no later than OnApril 25, All Americab filed voluntary under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Shares closed unchanged at28 cents. No 52-week high/low information was available.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Fla., Orlando again tops in foreclosures - Denver Business Journal:
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The state posted 58,931 foreclosure filings — includintg default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions in May, down 8.8 percent from April’ total, but still 50 percent higher than May according to RealtyTrac’s monthly Foreclosurwe Market Report. Only California had a higher total, with 92,249 properties with May 2009 foreclosurw filings. The Sunshine State was No. 3 in the natioj in foreclosure rates, with one in every 148 householdw receiving a foreclosure filingbin May. Nevada led the country with one in everu 64 homes receiving a while California was second highest with one inevergy 144. The Orlando-Kissimmee market took the No.
8 spot among the nation’zs top 10 metro areas with the highesrtforeclosure rates. The area recordede a rate of one foreclosure filing for every 101 Florida had three cities among the top 10 metro areas, while California had six citiezs among that mix. Las Vegas topped the list with a rate of one in every 54 households getting aforeclosure filing. Nationwide, 321,480 foreclosurr filings were reportedin May, which is 6 percent lower than Aprilo 2009, but about 18 percent higher than May 2008. One in everyt 398 U.S. homes received a foreclosure noticewlast month. Vermont again recordef the lowest numberof foreclosures, with six reported in May, or one for everyu 51,906 households.
The RealtyTrac U.S. Foreclosure Market Report provideas the total number of properties with at least one foreclosuree filing reported duringthe month. Data is collectee from more than 2,200 counties that account for more than 90 percen ofthe nation’s population.
The state posted 58,931 foreclosure filings — includintg default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions in May, down 8.8 percent from April’ total, but still 50 percent higher than May according to RealtyTrac’s monthly Foreclosurwe Market Report. Only California had a higher total, with 92,249 properties with May 2009 foreclosurw filings. The Sunshine State was No. 3 in the natioj in foreclosure rates, with one in every 148 householdw receiving a foreclosure filingbin May. Nevada led the country with one in everu 64 homes receiving a while California was second highest with one inevergy 144. The Orlando-Kissimmee market took the No.
8 spot among the nation’zs top 10 metro areas with the highesrtforeclosure rates. The area recordede a rate of one foreclosure filing for every 101 Florida had three cities among the top 10 metro areas, while California had six citiezs among that mix. Las Vegas topped the list with a rate of one in every 54 households getting aforeclosure filing. Nationwide, 321,480 foreclosurr filings were reportedin May, which is 6 percent lower than Aprilo 2009, but about 18 percent higher than May 2008. One in everyt 398 U.S. homes received a foreclosure noticewlast month. Vermont again recordef the lowest numberof foreclosures, with six reported in May, or one for everyu 51,906 households.
The RealtyTrac U.S. Foreclosure Market Report provideas the total number of properties with at least one foreclosuree filing reported duringthe month. Data is collectee from more than 2,200 counties that account for more than 90 percen ofthe nation’s population.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
VeriSign: Domain names grow 12% in a year, to 183M - Dallas Business Journal:
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Internet domain name registrations grew 3 percent compared with the fourtb quarterof 2008. Though the ubiquitous .com ending is still by far the most populatr type ofdomain name, with 80 millio registrations, it has not been growinyg fast. VeriSign blamed the “slower growthj trajectories” of .com and .net names on the recession. Even so, a “slowere quarter” still means 2.4 million new .com and .net registrationd were added every month in thefirst quarter. New registrationd for country code domain names havehad “notable growth” recently, VeriSign said, particularlu .us, which grew 12 percent and .ru (Russia Federation), which grew 8 percent. Chinaa (.
cn), Germany (.de) and the United Kingdom (.uk) dominate the totalo base of existing country codedomain China, in particular, grew fast, with 27 percenrt growth year-over-year in total domain names VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) is based in Mountain
Internet domain name registrations grew 3 percent compared with the fourtb quarterof 2008. Though the ubiquitous .com ending is still by far the most populatr type ofdomain name, with 80 millio registrations, it has not been growinyg fast. VeriSign blamed the “slower growthj trajectories” of .com and .net names on the recession. Even so, a “slowere quarter” still means 2.4 million new .com and .net registrationd were added every month in thefirst quarter. New registrationd for country code domain names havehad “notable growth” recently, VeriSign said, particularlu .us, which grew 12 percent and .ru (Russia Federation), which grew 8 percent. Chinaa (.
cn), Germany (.de) and the United Kingdom (.uk) dominate the totalo base of existing country codedomain China, in particular, grew fast, with 27 percenrt growth year-over-year in total domain names VeriSign (NASDAQ: VRSN) is based in Mountain
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Profile: Ron Butler, Managing Partner Ernst & Young LLP - Phoenix Business Journal:
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The past year has provided plentyof “It’s the language of all said Butler, who was namedc managing partner of ’s Phoenix office last “The field of public accounting does not get much exposurre in school.” The E&Y Accountingg Careers Awareness Program enrolls about 40 high school students every summer, and Butler is starting to see results: Some of those who participatedr when it debuted are enrolle at UA and taking accounting Butler’s first experience in the privat sector came during college, when he workesd for three summers at the publicly tradefd Magma Copper Co.
He learnexd the intricacies of the accountinyprofession there, and the work intriguecd him. It wasn’t long beforde he made it his career. The 40-year-old Arizonwa native rose through the ranks of beginning his career therer in 1995 as asenior associate. Now, his clientw include Fortune 150and venture-backed firms. He also serves on the firm’ s national committees for diversitgy andrecruiting initiatives. Education: Bachelor’s degree in University of ArizonaFirsrt job: Landscaper.
It taught me a lot about clienft service and developingstrong Mentor: The mentor who had the biggest effecy on me was my directf supervisor during my summetr internship in Magma Copper’s accounting department. I worke d for him throughout mycollege career. He emphasized the valued of hard work andthe never-ending focusz on quality. How has E&Y adaptedd to the changing financial climate? In some we’re helping clients think through divestiture or restructuring In others, we’re going back to basics, helping to addresw cash management and short-term cost reductions.
The financial rescue packagew contained a number of tax measures that are significanty for Arizonabusinesses ... we’re helping our clients addressthose issues, too. What have been the firm’zs biggest challenges? Our biggest challenge, and also opportunity in good economic times or in bad is to recruit and retain the best andbrightesyt people. Hobbies: I’m a big fan of outdoor activitiesincludingg fishing, hunting and Favorite restaurant: T. Cook’s What’s playing in your car/iPod: I have a very diverswe music collection includingGeorge Strait, the Eagles, Nickelback, Taylor Swift and U2, just to name a few.
As an Arizonaa native, where do you think the state has succeedefdand failed? Let’s take a leadershiop role in a green future: solar wind power, water efficiency, waste reduction, LEED certification and sustainable living. Our state must focus on long-term strategifc planning relative togovernment spending. Short-term viewsw will not drive long-term success. Do you thino Congress will ease Sarbanes-Oxley? There’s no questionm that Sarbanes-Oxley helped restore investor confidencde infinancial markets. With the economic crisiss we are in, now is not the time to tamper with and I’m not awarer that Congress plans to. Will the Big Four soon becomew the Big Three orBig Two?
At the end of the day, our role is to help safeguard financial markets, and a collapse of one of the Big Four firmss could have very negative consequences.
The past year has provided plentyof “It’s the language of all said Butler, who was namedc managing partner of ’s Phoenix office last “The field of public accounting does not get much exposurre in school.” The E&Y Accountingg Careers Awareness Program enrolls about 40 high school students every summer, and Butler is starting to see results: Some of those who participatedr when it debuted are enrolle at UA and taking accounting Butler’s first experience in the privat sector came during college, when he workesd for three summers at the publicly tradefd Magma Copper Co.
He learnexd the intricacies of the accountinyprofession there, and the work intriguecd him. It wasn’t long beforde he made it his career. The 40-year-old Arizonwa native rose through the ranks of beginning his career therer in 1995 as asenior associate. Now, his clientw include Fortune 150and venture-backed firms. He also serves on the firm’ s national committees for diversitgy andrecruiting initiatives. Education: Bachelor’s degree in University of ArizonaFirsrt job: Landscaper.
It taught me a lot about clienft service and developingstrong Mentor: The mentor who had the biggest effecy on me was my directf supervisor during my summetr internship in Magma Copper’s accounting department. I worke d for him throughout mycollege career. He emphasized the valued of hard work andthe never-ending focusz on quality. How has E&Y adaptedd to the changing financial climate? In some we’re helping clients think through divestiture or restructuring In others, we’re going back to basics, helping to addresw cash management and short-term cost reductions.
The financial rescue packagew contained a number of tax measures that are significanty for Arizonabusinesses ... we’re helping our clients addressthose issues, too. What have been the firm’zs biggest challenges? Our biggest challenge, and also opportunity in good economic times or in bad is to recruit and retain the best andbrightesyt people. Hobbies: I’m a big fan of outdoor activitiesincludingg fishing, hunting and Favorite restaurant: T. Cook’s What’s playing in your car/iPod: I have a very diverswe music collection includingGeorge Strait, the Eagles, Nickelback, Taylor Swift and U2, just to name a few.
As an Arizonaa native, where do you think the state has succeedefdand failed? Let’s take a leadershiop role in a green future: solar wind power, water efficiency, waste reduction, LEED certification and sustainable living. Our state must focus on long-term strategifc planning relative togovernment spending. Short-term viewsw will not drive long-term success. Do you thino Congress will ease Sarbanes-Oxley? There’s no questionm that Sarbanes-Oxley helped restore investor confidencde infinancial markets. With the economic crisiss we are in, now is not the time to tamper with and I’m not awarer that Congress plans to. Will the Big Four soon becomew the Big Three orBig Two?
At the end of the day, our role is to help safeguard financial markets, and a collapse of one of the Big Four firmss could have very negative consequences.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Europe to examine UK mobile payments joint venture - Reuters
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Europe to examine UK mobile payments joint venture Reuters By Claire Davenport BRUSSELS, April 13 (Reuters) - European Union antitrust regulators said on Friday they will examine whether a joint venture between the three largest British telecoms companies on mobile payment technologies and advertising falls ... |
Friday, April 13, 2012
Adelaide High expansion to encroach on parklands - Messenger News
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Messenger News | Adelaide High expansion to encroach on parklands Messenger News ADELAIDE High's new two-storey building will be allowed to spill off the school's footprint in the third parklands encroachment approved by the City Council in six months. A council committee last week decided to lease a 2300sqm section of Ellis Park ... |
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Clear lanes to shut down at Hartsfield-Jackson - Nashville Business Journal:
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New York-based , the operator of registered travelservicew CLEAR, said the paid security laness at its member airports wouldr cease operations because the company “had been unable to negotiate an agreemengt with its senior creditor to continue according to a statemenr posted on the company’s Web www.flyclear.com. Last March, the company said it had 20,000 registered travelers in metro Atlanta. As of last year, the company had more than 200,00p CLEAR members, who paid up to $199 for an annua membership for access to designated security lanesa at participatingairports nationwide.
Members provided biometric data, which was encodexd on a card, for the promis of a speedier and convenient trip throughairpory security. The service targeted business travelers who routinelty travelby air. The company was foundef by founderSteve Brill. CLEAR lanes opened at the airportf about the same time as an expansion of the main security lanexsat Hartsfield-Jackson. The new additions included lanesx designed specifically forexperienced travelers. Airport officialx have said the added lanes have kept security wait timexs below 10 minuteson average, which mighy have made CLEAR lanes less advantageous to consumers.
New York-based , the operator of registered travelservicew CLEAR, said the paid security laness at its member airports wouldr cease operations because the company “had been unable to negotiate an agreemengt with its senior creditor to continue according to a statemenr posted on the company’s Web www.flyclear.com. Last March, the company said it had 20,000 registered travelers in metro Atlanta. As of last year, the company had more than 200,00p CLEAR members, who paid up to $199 for an annua membership for access to designated security lanesa at participatingairports nationwide.
Members provided biometric data, which was encodexd on a card, for the promis of a speedier and convenient trip throughairpory security. The service targeted business travelers who routinelty travelby air. The company was foundef by founderSteve Brill. CLEAR lanes opened at the airportf about the same time as an expansion of the main security lanexsat Hartsfield-Jackson. The new additions included lanesx designed specifically forexperienced travelers. Airport officialx have said the added lanes have kept security wait timexs below 10 minuteson average, which mighy have made CLEAR lanes less advantageous to consumers.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Randy Foye's Beautiful, Baffling Fantasy Hoops Playoff Week - Fan's Analysis - Yahoo! Sports
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
Disney Preserve carbon study launched - Portland Business Journal:
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The study is viewesd as a vital step toward determining how to calculate carbon credits forany cap-and-trade program. The federal governmenty would first set a limit on the volumw of emissions that can be produced acrosxthe U.S. in a given year and then grangt tradablefederal permits, called “allowances,” to coveref entities for each ton of CO2 emitted. The intention is to encouragw firms to discover cheap methods to cut emission while allowing those with no easy meansx to reduce pollution to buy The system could allow landowners to sell carbob credits to companies wishinv to show they are making efforts to reducew theircarbon footprint.
This comes on the heel of a passag of a climate change bill bythe U.S Hous Energy and Commerce Committee requiringt a 17 percent reduction in greenhouse emission by 2020 and to set up a cap-and-trad e program. The bill is expected to come beforethe U.S. Housew by late summer. “When we’re done setting everythingf up, we will be able to take data from the begin to understand whether this ecosystem isstoringt carbon, releasing carbon or doing both under variouds environmental conditions,” said Ross UCF biologist and professor on the project, in a prepared “Then we can develop a reliable, quantifiabl model for calculating carbon storage in natural ecosystems,” Disney Wilderness, located in southwestern Osceola County, was originally createed in 1993 to mitigate wetlands lost to developmeng of .
Wetlands cover aboutg 2,550 acres and the site is home to 14 documentede and 12 unconfirmed protected species of birdsand
The study is viewesd as a vital step toward determining how to calculate carbon credits forany cap-and-trade program. The federal governmenty would first set a limit on the volumw of emissions that can be produced acrosxthe U.S. in a given year and then grangt tradablefederal permits, called “allowances,” to coveref entities for each ton of CO2 emitted. The intention is to encouragw firms to discover cheap methods to cut emission while allowing those with no easy meansx to reduce pollution to buy The system could allow landowners to sell carbob credits to companies wishinv to show they are making efforts to reducew theircarbon footprint.
This comes on the heel of a passag of a climate change bill bythe U.S Hous Energy and Commerce Committee requiringt a 17 percent reduction in greenhouse emission by 2020 and to set up a cap-and-trad e program. The bill is expected to come beforethe U.S. Housew by late summer. “When we’re done setting everythingf up, we will be able to take data from the begin to understand whether this ecosystem isstoringt carbon, releasing carbon or doing both under variouds environmental conditions,” said Ross UCF biologist and professor on the project, in a prepared “Then we can develop a reliable, quantifiabl model for calculating carbon storage in natural ecosystems,” Disney Wilderness, located in southwestern Osceola County, was originally createed in 1993 to mitigate wetlands lost to developmeng of .
Wetlands cover aboutg 2,550 acres and the site is home to 14 documentede and 12 unconfirmed protected species of birdsand
Friday, April 6, 2012
Xytrans inks exclusive deal with Herley Industries - Orlando Business Journal:
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Xytrans is a high-frequency transceiver and outdoor unit design and manufacturing The firm is addressing the wireless broadbandnetwork market's demand for high-performance, low-cost transmitters and receivers in the high-frequencty range for use in satellite data communications and land-basedf networks. Lancaster, Penn.-based Herley Industrieas (NASDAQ: HRLY) designs, develops and makes microwave technology for the aerospace and medicalindustriees worldwide.
Under the deal, Herley will license a new Xytransz technology, called millimeter wave, for military It can be used inlanding systems, telemetry systems, transponders, simulatorsw and sensors, radar, missile seekers and communicatio n systems. As part of the Ed Weatherwax, Xytrans' vice president of business will join Herley as vice president of business He will oversee the technologu andprogram transition.
Xytrans is a high-frequency transceiver and outdoor unit design and manufacturing The firm is addressing the wireless broadbandnetwork market's demand for high-performance, low-cost transmitters and receivers in the high-frequencty range for use in satellite data communications and land-basedf networks. Lancaster, Penn.-based Herley Industrieas (NASDAQ: HRLY) designs, develops and makes microwave technology for the aerospace and medicalindustriees worldwide.
Under the deal, Herley will license a new Xytransz technology, called millimeter wave, for military It can be used inlanding systems, telemetry systems, transponders, simulatorsw and sensors, radar, missile seekers and communicatio n systems. As part of the Ed Weatherwax, Xytrans' vice president of business will join Herley as vice president of business He will oversee the technologu andprogram transition.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
South End condos auctioned at discount - Boston Business Journal:
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Bids for the units, located in a former pianio factory andgeneral warehouse, will startg at $175,000 with some units being sold for as much as 55 percentt below the original asking price. The auctio n will be held at 1 p.m. June 28th at The Westinh BostonWaterfront hotel. The 1850 is a 60-unit project, developed by an affiliates ofthe Boston-based and designed by Mass.-based Brian Healy Executives at the Cresset Group did not immediatelg return a call for comment. The project was completed in 2008. Over the past 18 25 units have sold, said Sue Hawkes, presidentg of Velocity Marketing Services. The units were originallyt marketed for sale forbetweej $300,000 to $700,000.
“This is a developer said Hawkes. “Clearly the decision has been made to sell out the remaininvg units andmove on.” The remainintg units being auctioned at the property range in size from 679 squar e feet to 1,564 square feet and minimum bids will range from $175,0090 to $395,000. Some of the lofts have been turned into one and two bedroomx while others can be customm finished bythe buyer.
Winning bidders also will be able to purchas e a parking spotfor $35,000 which will be added to the new Loft units feature 10-foot ceilings, exposed beams, originalo brick walls, stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets and granited counters among other Prospective buyers can view modelo homes through June 27 at an auction informatiohn center located at 90 Wareham St. in the South End. Bidderws must register in advance.
Bids for the units, located in a former pianio factory andgeneral warehouse, will startg at $175,000 with some units being sold for as much as 55 percentt below the original asking price. The auctio n will be held at 1 p.m. June 28th at The Westinh BostonWaterfront hotel. The 1850 is a 60-unit project, developed by an affiliates ofthe Boston-based and designed by Mass.-based Brian Healy Executives at the Cresset Group did not immediatelg return a call for comment. The project was completed in 2008. Over the past 18 25 units have sold, said Sue Hawkes, presidentg of Velocity Marketing Services. The units were originallyt marketed for sale forbetweej $300,000 to $700,000.
“This is a developer said Hawkes. “Clearly the decision has been made to sell out the remaininvg units andmove on.” The remainintg units being auctioned at the property range in size from 679 squar e feet to 1,564 square feet and minimum bids will range from $175,0090 to $395,000. Some of the lofts have been turned into one and two bedroomx while others can be customm finished bythe buyer.
Winning bidders also will be able to purchas e a parking spotfor $35,000 which will be added to the new Loft units feature 10-foot ceilings, exposed beams, originalo brick walls, stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets and granited counters among other Prospective buyers can view modelo homes through June 27 at an auction informatiohn center located at 90 Wareham St. in the South End. Bidderws must register in advance.
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