Joliet Township High School Students to "Leap into Service" MarketWatch (press release) All the students at both schools will receive a wooden token that encourages people to perform an act of kindness for someone and then pass along the token to that individual. This concept that one token can start a chain reaction of kindness was ... |
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Joliet Township High School Students to "Leap into Service" - MarketWatch (press release)
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Sunday, February 26, 2012
Florida Laws that take effect July 1 designed to help developers - Jacksonville Business Journal:
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Four new state bills will go into effect July 1 that will impacr the real estate developmentindustry — exemptinfg densely populated communities from certai n processes, expediting some permitting processes, diminishing the standardr of proof and shifting the burden of proof off the developer. Another bill was approvedr during the 2009legislative session, but must be put on a ballotr for final approval. Bob Rhodes, an attorneyt at , said the state Legislature has deferred strategic moneuy matters to take a tactical stance on stimulating the economyt by helping the commercial realestate industry.
“Thd state Legislature is trying to give the buildin g community encouragement tocontinue building,” Rhodesd said. It is “trying to prime the economic pump for thebuildint community.”
Four new state bills will go into effect July 1 that will impacr the real estate developmentindustry — exemptinfg densely populated communities from certai n processes, expediting some permitting processes, diminishing the standardr of proof and shifting the burden of proof off the developer. Another bill was approvedr during the 2009legislative session, but must be put on a ballotr for final approval. Bob Rhodes, an attorneyt at , said the state Legislature has deferred strategic moneuy matters to take a tactical stance on stimulating the economyt by helping the commercial realestate industry.
“Thd state Legislature is trying to give the buildin g community encouragement tocontinue building,” Rhodesd said. It is “trying to prime the economic pump for thebuildint community.”
Friday, February 24, 2012
'Up' avoids 'Hangover' at box office - Portland Business Journal:
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"Up" brought in an estimated $44,244,000 in its second beating out the new releasefrom , which broughgt in an estimated $43,275,000. Another new release, 'w "Land of the Lost," came in well in thirds with anestimated $19,524,000. According to a report on Box Offices Mojo, which tracks box-office "Up" was shown on about 6,700 screends at 3,818 sites and "The Hangover" was shown on abou 4,500 screens at 3,269 sites. Coming in fourth was last week'ss number-two movie, "Night at the Museum: Battlde of the Smithsonian" from , which brought in an estimatecd $14,650,000.
Rounding out the top five is 'as "Star Trek," which broughtf in an esimated $8,400,000. The report says that "Star Trek" has broughtg in $222.8 million in 31 days, making it the second-biggest box officew smash in the "Sta Trek" franchise, when adjusted for ticket price The top spot belongs to theoriginal "Start Trek: The Motion Picture."
"Up" brought in an estimated $44,244,000 in its second beating out the new releasefrom , which broughgt in an estimated $43,275,000. Another new release, 'w "Land of the Lost," came in well in thirds with anestimated $19,524,000. According to a report on Box Offices Mojo, which tracks box-office "Up" was shown on about 6,700 screends at 3,818 sites and "The Hangover" was shown on abou 4,500 screens at 3,269 sites. Coming in fourth was last week'ss number-two movie, "Night at the Museum: Battlde of the Smithsonian" from , which brought in an estimatecd $14,650,000.
Rounding out the top five is 'as "Star Trek," which broughtf in an esimated $8,400,000. The report says that "Star Trek" has broughtg in $222.8 million in 31 days, making it the second-biggest box officew smash in the "Sta Trek" franchise, when adjusted for ticket price The top spot belongs to theoriginal "Start Trek: The Motion Picture."
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
A.M. Best affirms Northwestern Mutual's high ratings - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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A.M. Best affirmed its financial strengtuh ratings ofof A++ (superior) and issuer creditf ratings of “aaa” of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. and its subsidiary The outloo for both ratings is the Oldwick, N.J., ratings organization said The ratings reflect Northwesterbn Mutual’s sizable and mature individual life insurance franchise, conservativd operating profile, strong operating performance and superior risk-adjusted capitalization, A.M. Best Partially offsetting those positive rating factors was the recent decline inNorthwestern Mutual’s adjusted capital and surplu due mainly to realized and unrealized investment losses, A.M. Best A.M.
Best also noted that Northwestern Mutualo maintains an above average aggregate exposure to privatweplacement bonds, below investment grade, or bonds, commercial mortgages and equities. Despited NM increasing the total number of financial representatives over the pastcouplr years, Northwestern Mutual may be challenged to continuew to grow the number of sales professionalsz while maintaining current levels of retention and productivity over the long A.M. Best said.
A.M. Best affirmed its financial strengtuh ratings ofof A++ (superior) and issuer creditf ratings of “aaa” of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. and its subsidiary The outloo for both ratings is the Oldwick, N.J., ratings organization said The ratings reflect Northwesterbn Mutual’s sizable and mature individual life insurance franchise, conservativd operating profile, strong operating performance and superior risk-adjusted capitalization, A.M. Best Partially offsetting those positive rating factors was the recent decline inNorthwestern Mutual’s adjusted capital and surplu due mainly to realized and unrealized investment losses, A.M. Best A.M.
Best also noted that Northwestern Mutualo maintains an above average aggregate exposure to privatweplacement bonds, below investment grade, or bonds, commercial mortgages and equities. Despited NM increasing the total number of financial representatives over the pastcouplr years, Northwestern Mutual may be challenged to continuew to grow the number of sales professionalsz while maintaining current levels of retention and productivity over the long A.M. Best said.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Make a plan to ensure a smooth move - bizjournals:
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Unfortunately, sometimes moving is a necessary evil that cannorbe avoided, especially during a global When the time does come to pack up experts say there are a few things that can be done to minimize stress and keep employee productivity levelsd from taking a dive. George Deutsch, spokesman for in Houston, said largee moves should occur onFridah nights. “This gives employees time over the weekend to unpacjk their office and to get read y for workon Monday,” he said. The IFMA advises clientws to develop a plan priotr tothe move, so work schedules are adjusteds accordingly.
The organization encourages companies to provide standardized furniture and voicde and data solutions to allosminimal reconfigurations. Maria co-founder of software providedr , advises companies to start as early as eightr weeks beforea move, and to get the entires staff involved. “Collaborate with your she said. “Think employees don’t care about the new officr layout? Think again.” Includinvg employees in a move ensures theworkloard doesn’t fall on just one or two people, such as administrativre staff who often get saddled with the Colacurcio said.
Employers should consider assigning responsibility for packingg the common areas of an office to a varietuyof employees. Colacurcio also recommendas having a command center dedicated to keeping track of newphone numbers, vendodr service dates and other detailsz about the move. Bill Graebel, chier executive officer of the , an employee relocation and workplacewservices company, said relocation ranks third among life’s most stressful events, and today’s economicd crisis can only increasw stress levels. He said the best solution s for companies to help keep employeesx productive is to hire a move managemenyt company with a proven serviceperformance record.
Unfortunately, sometimes moving is a necessary evil that cannorbe avoided, especially during a global When the time does come to pack up experts say there are a few things that can be done to minimize stress and keep employee productivity levelsd from taking a dive. George Deutsch, spokesman for in Houston, said largee moves should occur onFridah nights. “This gives employees time over the weekend to unpacjk their office and to get read y for workon Monday,” he said. The IFMA advises clientws to develop a plan priotr tothe move, so work schedules are adjusteds accordingly.
The organization encourages companies to provide standardized furniture and voicde and data solutions to allosminimal reconfigurations. Maria co-founder of software providedr , advises companies to start as early as eightr weeks beforea move, and to get the entires staff involved. “Collaborate with your she said. “Think employees don’t care about the new officr layout? Think again.” Includinvg employees in a move ensures theworkloard doesn’t fall on just one or two people, such as administrativre staff who often get saddled with the Colacurcio said.
Employers should consider assigning responsibility for packingg the common areas of an office to a varietuyof employees. Colacurcio also recommendas having a command center dedicated to keeping track of newphone numbers, vendodr service dates and other detailsz about the move. Bill Graebel, chier executive officer of the , an employee relocation and workplacewservices company, said relocation ranks third among life’s most stressful events, and today’s economicd crisis can only increasw stress levels. He said the best solution s for companies to help keep employeesx productive is to hire a move managemenyt company with a proven serviceperformance record.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Grammy for singer Chris Brown a blow to women, writes Ros Reines - The Daily Telegraph
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TheChronicleHerald.ca | Grammy for singer Chris Brown a blow to women, writes Ros Reines The Daily Telegraph ONE of the conditions for Chris Brown's controversial appearance at the Grammys last week should have been a photo montage of his battered ex-girlfriend, Rihanna, behind him on stage. At least then some of his smitten fans, who tweeted that he "could ... Let's lay off Brown: The Grammy winner's still a human being Image makers to Chris Brown: take a chill pill Chris Brown Denies Grammy Weekend Pick-Up Line |
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Quick A's deal needed for fall vote on move to San Jose - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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Reed told an audience at a Businesas Journal event Friday morning that he planned to meet in the afternoohn withLew Wolff, owner and managinbg partner of the A’s. Reed has been meetin on a regular basiw with Wolff on thestadium issue, with supportg from a number of city staff to attract the team to his city, according to Michellwe McGurk, senior policy advisor for Reed. He told the audienc e he hopes to have an agreemen with Wolff hammered out by early July so the San Jose City Councio could take up the issue in That time frame would need to be followesd in order to get a stadium proposak on the ballotthis fall.
Though Reed has said previousluy hiscity can’t afford to spene any public money on building the A’d ballpark, it does have a 14-acr site at Park Avenure and Autumn/Montgomery streets on the western edge of downtown San Jose wherd it could be built. City Council members have already signalef their support for movinvthe A’s to San Jose and a committe of civic and businesws leaders have been formed to get behindd bringing Major League Baseball to San The biggest barrier, however, to the A’s move south could be with Majo League Baseball.
Team owners must approve dropping the SanFranciscp Giants’ territorial rights to Santa Claras County, which officials of the National League team said they woul d resist since they regard the San Jose area as the heartr of their fan base.
Reed told an audience at a Businesas Journal event Friday morning that he planned to meet in the afternoohn withLew Wolff, owner and managinbg partner of the A’s. Reed has been meetin on a regular basiw with Wolff on thestadium issue, with supportg from a number of city staff to attract the team to his city, according to Michellwe McGurk, senior policy advisor for Reed. He told the audienc e he hopes to have an agreemen with Wolff hammered out by early July so the San Jose City Councio could take up the issue in That time frame would need to be followesd in order to get a stadium proposak on the ballotthis fall.
Though Reed has said previousluy hiscity can’t afford to spene any public money on building the A’d ballpark, it does have a 14-acr site at Park Avenure and Autumn/Montgomery streets on the western edge of downtown San Jose wherd it could be built. City Council members have already signalef their support for movinvthe A’s to San Jose and a committe of civic and businesws leaders have been formed to get behindd bringing Major League Baseball to San The biggest barrier, however, to the A’s move south could be with Majo League Baseball.
Team owners must approve dropping the SanFranciscp Giants’ territorial rights to Santa Claras County, which officials of the National League team said they woul d resist since they regard the San Jose area as the heartr of their fan base.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Cancer center seeks NCI designation - Beckley Register-Herald
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Cancer center seeks NCI designation Beckley Register-Herald By Tina Alvey Register-Herald Reporter LEWISBURG â€" As the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center reaches the midway point in its push to become the first National Cancer Institute-designated center in the state, director Scot Remick spoke of the facility's ... |
Saturday, February 11, 2012
HOLOCAUSTO CANIBAL Signs With XTREEM MUSIC - Feb. 11, 2012 - Blabbermouth.net
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HOLOCAUSTO CANIBAL Signs With XTREEM MUSIC - Feb. 11, 2012 Blabbermouth.net Due in April, the 18-song CD was recorded at 213 Studios in Portugal and was mixed and mastered at Hertz Studio (BEHEMOTH, VADER, KRONOS, DECAPITATED, ABORTED) in Bialystok, Poland. According to a press release, "Gorefilia" will showcase HOLOCAUSTO ... |
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Traffic plan coming for new arena - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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David Reed, a senior vice president and landscape architect withthe firm, told members of the boarf of directors this morning that work will begin on the study July 9 and a formal plan will be completex by Nov. 1. The authority had its regular monthl meeting today atthe . Reed said there will be a seriesof as-yet-unscheduled forums, where the publidc will be able to weigh in on the trafficf plan. All groups that will be affected by the including police, fire and garbage collection, will have input. The Kentuckgy Transportation Cabinet, and the Parking Authority of Rived City alsowill participate.
Among the topic s to be considered, Reed said, will be any and all permanentrroadway alterations, potential directional changes and possibler street closures. “Everybody’s going to have a voice in said Arena Authority chairmanJim “There will be a full that will be “complete” and “well-documented.” Host said the traffic questionn is the one most often posexd to him by both the public and members of . Constructioj is well under way onthe $238 million, 22,000-seatt multipurpose arena, which is beingb built in the downtownm block bounded by Second, Main and Thirf streets and River Road.
Its primary tenants will be Uof L’s men’s and women’s basketball teams when it opens late next Also at the arena authority meeting, Bill Hedge, constructio n executive with Minneapolis-based , said that despite a rainy May, 3,500 cubic yards of concrete were poured at the site durintg the month. Mortenson is the constructiomn manager for the Louisvillearena project. To 20,500 cubic yards of concrete have been poured for thearena concourse, Hedge adding that that’s enough concretee to build a sidewalk from Louisvillwe to Cincinnati. Workers also toppedx out the arena parking garag during thepast month, Hedge said. An average of 298 workers are on siteeach day.
Arena authorityt members also heard detailzs of a partnership between the andLos Angeles-baser booking agency AEG to bring sporting events, concerts, family shows and othef programming to the new arena and Freedom “We’ll go after everything,” said Sims Hinds, an AEG seniofr vice president for business development. AEG booksz tours for such artists as Bon Prince andKenny Chesney. It also represents a variety of sportss propertiesand family-oriented entertainment acts, such as ice shows.
David Reed, a senior vice president and landscape architect withthe firm, told members of the boarf of directors this morning that work will begin on the study July 9 and a formal plan will be completex by Nov. 1. The authority had its regular monthl meeting today atthe . Reed said there will be a seriesof as-yet-unscheduled forums, where the publidc will be able to weigh in on the trafficf plan. All groups that will be affected by the including police, fire and garbage collection, will have input. The Kentuckgy Transportation Cabinet, and the Parking Authority of Rived City alsowill participate.
Among the topic s to be considered, Reed said, will be any and all permanentrroadway alterations, potential directional changes and possibler street closures. “Everybody’s going to have a voice in said Arena Authority chairmanJim “There will be a full that will be “complete” and “well-documented.” Host said the traffic questionn is the one most often posexd to him by both the public and members of . Constructioj is well under way onthe $238 million, 22,000-seatt multipurpose arena, which is beingb built in the downtownm block bounded by Second, Main and Thirf streets and River Road.
Its primary tenants will be Uof L’s men’s and women’s basketball teams when it opens late next Also at the arena authority meeting, Bill Hedge, constructio n executive with Minneapolis-based , said that despite a rainy May, 3,500 cubic yards of concrete were poured at the site durintg the month. Mortenson is the constructiomn manager for the Louisvillearena project. To 20,500 cubic yards of concrete have been poured for thearena concourse, Hedge adding that that’s enough concretee to build a sidewalk from Louisvillwe to Cincinnati. Workers also toppedx out the arena parking garag during thepast month, Hedge said. An average of 298 workers are on siteeach day.
Arena authorityt members also heard detailzs of a partnership between the andLos Angeles-baser booking agency AEG to bring sporting events, concerts, family shows and othef programming to the new arena and Freedom “We’ll go after everything,” said Sims Hinds, an AEG seniofr vice president for business development. AEG booksz tours for such artists as Bon Prince andKenny Chesney. It also represents a variety of sportss propertiesand family-oriented entertainment acts, such as ice shows.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
'Bachelor Ben Flajnik: I Should Have Been More Sympathetic To Casey S. - Hollywood Life
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Wednesday, February 1, 2012
CEO departures up 47 percent in May - Houston Business Journal:
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Overall, the pace of CEO turnover is down from according tothe report. In the first five months of 2009 employere announced 502CEO changes, 16 percent fewer than at the same pointg in 2008. The financial sector had the highest turnovert ratein May, accounting for 15 of the 115 CEO The sector has seen 50 CEOs depart so far this according to the report. However, that number is down from the 64 financial CEO departures during the firstr five monthsof 2008.
The highest turnovetr rate so far this year has been in the healthcare industry, which has seen 77 CEOs depart, includingg 14 in May, according to the For the first five months of the the figure is down 29 percent from the same periocd last year when 109 health care CEOs left office. Resignationm was the most common reason for leavingtin May. Nearly three-quarters of the CEO changes occurref atprivate firms, according to the report. “It has been difficulr to pinpoint a trend inthis year’sz turnover figures,” John Challenger, chief executive officee of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, said in a statement.
“One month is up; the next is Challenger said that uncertaintu surrounding the recession may be the biggest factorf in CEO departures as companies are finding it difficult to plan forthe
Overall, the pace of CEO turnover is down from according tothe report. In the first five months of 2009 employere announced 502CEO changes, 16 percent fewer than at the same pointg in 2008. The financial sector had the highest turnovert ratein May, accounting for 15 of the 115 CEO The sector has seen 50 CEOs depart so far this according to the report. However, that number is down from the 64 financial CEO departures during the firstr five monthsof 2008.
The highest turnovetr rate so far this year has been in the healthcare industry, which has seen 77 CEOs depart, includingg 14 in May, according to the For the first five months of the the figure is down 29 percent from the same periocd last year when 109 health care CEOs left office. Resignationm was the most common reason for leavingtin May. Nearly three-quarters of the CEO changes occurref atprivate firms, according to the report. “It has been difficulr to pinpoint a trend inthis year’sz turnover figures,” John Challenger, chief executive officee of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, said in a statement.
“One month is up; the next is Challenger said that uncertaintu surrounding the recession may be the biggest factorf in CEO departures as companies are finding it difficult to plan forthe
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