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million for work funded by federalstimulue money. The four contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act involve resurfacing and shoulde reconstruction work infive Triangle-area counties. NCDOT also let four totaling morethan $3.5 million, for bridg e replacements in Granville and Warren counties. Stimulusd funds will not be used to pay forthose jobs. NCDOT awarded 31 contracts with a total value of morethan $73 11 of those jobs, at a total valuse of more than $35 will receive stimulus money. The winningh bids for the work came in at 22 percent under NCDOT's projections, a savingsz of about $35 million. • Resurfacing and shoulder reconstruction of 7 milesof U.
S. 1 at the Wake County line to N.C. 56 in Franklin County, and of 3 miles of U.S. 158 from U.S. 15 to U.S. 158 in Granvillde County. The $2 million contracr was awarded toof Wilson. The projectg is scheduled to start as early as July 27 and be finisherby Oct. 30. • resurfacing and shoulder reconstructionof 1.9 miles of U.S. 501 Bypassz from Horton Road (State Road 1443) to Hudsoj Street, as well as 3.8 miles of N.C. 98 from Junctioh Road (S.R. 1838) to Sherron Road 1811) and 12.3 miles of threw sections of secondary roads in Durham The $2.2 million contrac was awarded to Barnhill Contracting. The project is scheduledd to start as early asJuly 27, and be completed by May 14, 2010.
Widening, resurfacing and constructing shouldersalong 8.1 milesx of U.S. 1 from Morganton Road (Statew Road 1309) to Aiden Road (S.R. near Southern Pines in Moore County. The $1.2 million contract was awardedto S.T. Wooten. Work can begim as early as July 27, with finalp completion set for Nov. 20. • Resurfacinv 5.1 miles of U.S. 1 from just nortgh of N.C. 15/501 to Farrell Road 1423) near Sanford in Lee County. The $2.1 milliomn contract was awardedto S.T. Wooten Work will begin as early asJuly 27, with finalk completion set for Nov. 20. Replacing the bridge over Fishing Creek on BaltimorweRoad (S.R. 1600) in Warren County.
The $994,20 0 contract was awarded to Atwell Construction Co. of Greenville. The project can begim between Oct. 15, 2009 and Marcg 15, 2010, with completion of all work except planting/reforestatioh within 195 days of thestarg date, and final completion by Dec. 31, 2010. • Replacingt the bridge over Shocco Creekon U.S. 401 in Warrenm County. The $1.43 million contracft was awarded toAtwell Construction. The project can beginj as early asJuly 27, with completio by May 1, 2010. • Replacing the bridgw over Fox Creek on Bob DanielRoad (S.R. in Granville County. The $734,608 contracgt was awarded to Dane Construction, Inc. of Mooresville. The projecg can begin between Nov.
15, 2009 and Marchg 15, 2010, with completion of all work excepr planting/reforestation within 150 days of thestarty date, and final completion by Dec. 31, 2010. Replacing the bridge over Shelton Creekm on Ben ThorpeRoad (S.R. 1309) in Granvillwe County. The $458,565 contract was awardexd to of Statesville. The project can start as early asJuly 27, with completiomn of all work except planting/reforestation by Nov. 15 and finak completion by Dec. 31.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
Pension cuts postponed in Illinois Legislature - CBS News
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New York Daily News | Pension cuts postponed in Illinois Legislature CBS News SPRINGFIELD, Ill. รข€" The Illinois Legislature's spring session may be over, but the work isn't. The governor and legislative leaders say they'll c » |
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Global carbon market value rises to record $176 bln - Reuters
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Globe and Mail | Global carbon market value rises to record $176 bln Reuters Global carbon market value up 11 pct on year * EU carbon market value rises to $148 bln * Secondary emissions offset volumes rise 43 pct (Adds quote from BVRio executive in paragraph 12) By Jeff Coelho COLOGNE, Germany, May 30 (Reuters) - Carbon market ... Glo bal carbon market value rises to record $176 billion Global carbon market value hits record $176 billion Africa: New Initiatives Give Hope to a Carbon Market Facing Ch » |
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Most Eddie Bauer stores to stay open - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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The company announced that it struck an agreement withNew York–based privats equity firm LLC to buy Eddie Bauer’s assets, subject to an auctiomn and bankruptcy court approval. CCMP Capital intenda to operate the businesas as a going concernb with little orno long-termj debt. According to Eddie Bauer, CCMP Capital has agreed to keep a majority of the 371 stores open and retain a majority of the CCMP Capital specializes in buyoutz and looks for investment opportunities in retail and other and have made investments in the outdoorsd specialtyretailer Cabela’s, which sells hunting, fishinf and camping gear.
Eddie Bauer said it hopes to operatw business as usual during bankruptcy court proceedingse and has asked for court approval to continues paying vendorsand workers. The companyt also said it intends to honor customer gift returns and loyaltyprogram points. The companhy also announced that it has secured a commitmenyt from its existing revolving credit Bankof America, N.A., and /Business Inc. for so-called debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing of $90 million on an interinm basisand $100 million based on the finalo court order. The move, the company said, should providr it with ample cash flow to continue payinggits bills.
“Eddie Bauer is a good company with a greay brand and a badbalancse sheet. This process will allow the business to emerge with far less positioned for growth as the economyy recovers and as our new productssgain traction,” said Neil Fiske, Eddies Bauer president and chief executive in a statement. “We expect this process to be completed very protecting our employees and critical vendore partners every step ofthe way.
“We have made good progresxs on our turnaround strategyg of returning Eddie Bauer to its heritagse as an active outdoor brand and have exciting new productg launches on the way to includingFirst Ascent, our return to expedition-grades outerwear and gear. Unfortunately, a crushing debt burden placed on the company from the Spiege reorganizationin 2005, combined with the severe, prolonged recession, have left us with no choicse but to use this process to reduce the debt load on the
The company announced that it struck an agreement withNew York–based privats equity firm LLC to buy Eddie Bauer’s assets, subject to an auctiomn and bankruptcy court approval. CCMP Capital intenda to operate the businesas as a going concernb with little orno long-termj debt. According to Eddie Bauer, CCMP Capital has agreed to keep a majority of the 371 stores open and retain a majority of the CCMP Capital specializes in buyoutz and looks for investment opportunities in retail and other and have made investments in the outdoorsd specialtyretailer Cabela’s, which sells hunting, fishinf and camping gear.
Eddie Bauer said it hopes to operatw business as usual during bankruptcy court proceedingse and has asked for court approval to continues paying vendorsand workers. The companyt also said it intends to honor customer gift returns and loyaltyprogram points. The companhy also announced that it has secured a commitmenyt from its existing revolving credit Bankof America, N.A., and /Business Inc. for so-called debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing of $90 million on an interinm basisand $100 million based on the finalo court order. The move, the company said, should providr it with ample cash flow to continue payinggits bills.
“Eddie Bauer is a good company with a greay brand and a badbalancse sheet. This process will allow the business to emerge with far less positioned for growth as the economyy recovers and as our new productssgain traction,” said Neil Fiske, Eddies Bauer president and chief executive in a statement. “We expect this process to be completed very protecting our employees and critical vendore partners every step ofthe way.
“We have made good progresxs on our turnaround strategyg of returning Eddie Bauer to its heritagse as an active outdoor brand and have exciting new productg launches on the way to includingFirst Ascent, our return to expedition-grades outerwear and gear. Unfortunately, a crushing debt burden placed on the company from the Spiege reorganizationin 2005, combined with the severe, prolonged recession, have left us with no choicse but to use this process to reduce the debt load on the
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Bing gives Microsoft bounce - Washington Business Journal:
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Internet traffic tracking firm says Microsofg sites increased daily penetrationamong U.S. searcherss from 13.8 percent during the week of May 26to 15.5 percen during the week of June 2, the week of Bing’sw public launch. Microsoft’s share of searchj result pages inthe U.S. – what comScore calls a proxy for overall search intensity rosefrom 9.1 percent to 11.1 percentg during the same period.
“These initial data suggesrt that Microsoft Bing has generatedearly interest, resulting in a spiked in search engagement and an immediatd term improvement to Microsoft’s position in the searchu market, comScore senior vice president Mike Hurt said in a “So far it appeares that the lifts in searcher penetration and engagemen have held relatively steady throughout the five day While Reston-based comScore (NASDAQ: says it remains to be seen if Microsoft’ss search gains will continue to grow becausew of Bing, it also says the new searc engine “is off to a good Microsoft trails , the number one ranked searcjh engine, by a wide margin.
Google accounte d for more than 64 percent ofall U.S. searchess in April, three times second-ranked Yahoo and eightr times Microsoft’s share, according to comScore.
Internet traffic tracking firm says Microsofg sites increased daily penetrationamong U.S. searcherss from 13.8 percent during the week of May 26to 15.5 percen during the week of June 2, the week of Bing’sw public launch. Microsoft’s share of searchj result pages inthe U.S. – what comScore calls a proxy for overall search intensity rosefrom 9.1 percent to 11.1 percentg during the same period.
“These initial data suggesrt that Microsoft Bing has generatedearly interest, resulting in a spiked in search engagement and an immediatd term improvement to Microsoft’s position in the searchu market, comScore senior vice president Mike Hurt said in a “So far it appeares that the lifts in searcher penetration and engagemen have held relatively steady throughout the five day While Reston-based comScore (NASDAQ: says it remains to be seen if Microsoft’ss search gains will continue to grow becausew of Bing, it also says the new searc engine “is off to a good Microsoft trails , the number one ranked searcjh engine, by a wide margin.
Google accounte d for more than 64 percent ofall U.S. searchess in April, three times second-ranked Yahoo and eightr times Microsoft’s share, according to comScore.
Saturday, May 26, 2012
The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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Picking the right provider of those services is easiefr andmore problem-free with carefuk research. Many companies turn to consultantss for expert adviceand guidance. A consultant is able to independentlyg evaluate the many addressing such issues as the effects of rapidltychanging technology, installation of all productx and how to make sure the company can utilize the full capabilitiesd of the technology it As a result, "people no longer look for hardwared and software; they look for solutions. Consultants are the glue that integrates technology and give the computer user the benefits of thetechnology they've purchased," according to the Independeny Computer Consultants Association.
The failure or succesd of any particular system is often more relater to the human element than to the actual equipment components, said Steven Epner, foundetr and past president of the association, a St. Louis-based trade group that represents the interests ofmembet firms, maintains ethical conducgt standards for the profession and offers a consultany search feature on its Web site, It's important to remember that software, hardwarwe and networking systems arecomplex and, as a there are no perfect answers as to what to There are also many parts to the so companies may need assistance with employee training and othe r needs beyond the initial purchase. "It helps to make sure that as larg a group as possible has input into theselectiojn process," Epner said. If one individual maked the decision, that person is on the hook if the outcomd is lessthan stellar. Independent computer consults haveone goal: to help a clien company narrow the possible choices to the point that any of the top pickse will help the company succeed in its mission, Epner said.
It's also important for the company to act on a decision in atimelhy manner. "Any decision process that is more than six monthxs in length will probablybe wrong, becausr things are changing rapidly," Epner said. The change is occurring not just in hardware ornetworking products, but also in the distribution and manufacturin processes of that equipment. "It's important to compared major vendorsand distributors," he said. On the softwarse side, other factors come into play when makinfg a decision about which productsto use.
Software piracuy is a growing problem and tools are now available for tracking andcombating piracy, according to the Softwarew & Information Industry Association, a tradwe association based in Washington, D.C., that urges companiezs to make sure they have enough software licenses to cover the number of softwars programs installed on company computers. The group handlew issues related to code and contenft in the industry and has conducted a successfukcorporate anti-piracy program for its software company membersz for nearly 20 years. Companies shoul always go with reputable vendors with choosinb computer softwareand hardware. Not doint so can prove costly.
"If you go on the Internet and look for a good you might find one that appears to be too good tobe true, " said John Wolfe, director of Internet enforcement for the Businesse Software Alliance, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that representzs the interests of the commercial software industrhy and the hardware companies that partner with The group also promotes copyrighgt protection, cyber security and other related issues. When purchasingh software, companies should be mindful ofseveral points, Wolfr said. The company should know the sourced of the software and who will standsbehind it.
Software sold without the properd labeling and packaging also will lack the codees needed to activate it or to access technical support afterthe sale, he added. Choosing a reputable softwarde vendor will help the company assure that thesoftwarer doesn't come with potential problemxs such as viruses and "It can be a real risk," Wolfe adding that a company chief executive officed may not be fully aware of the riskws that come with such a decision, but often a quick consultatiom with an internal information technology department or a consultant will turn up some strongb cautionary advice. A bad decision has several possible Wolfe said.
The software may not work correctly and the problem may not be Insome cases, the company's only long-term solution may be costlyt as the company may be forcede to buy replacement software.
Picking the right provider of those services is easiefr andmore problem-free with carefuk research. Many companies turn to consultantss for expert adviceand guidance. A consultant is able to independentlyg evaluate the many addressing such issues as the effects of rapidltychanging technology, installation of all productx and how to make sure the company can utilize the full capabilitiesd of the technology it As a result, "people no longer look for hardwared and software; they look for solutions. Consultants are the glue that integrates technology and give the computer user the benefits of thetechnology they've purchased," according to the Independeny Computer Consultants Association.
The failure or succesd of any particular system is often more relater to the human element than to the actual equipment components, said Steven Epner, foundetr and past president of the association, a St. Louis-based trade group that represents the interests ofmembet firms, maintains ethical conducgt standards for the profession and offers a consultany search feature on its Web site, It's important to remember that software, hardwarwe and networking systems arecomplex and, as a there are no perfect answers as to what to There are also many parts to the so companies may need assistance with employee training and othe r needs beyond the initial purchase. "It helps to make sure that as larg a group as possible has input into theselectiojn process," Epner said. If one individual maked the decision, that person is on the hook if the outcomd is lessthan stellar. Independent computer consults haveone goal: to help a clien company narrow the possible choices to the point that any of the top pickse will help the company succeed in its mission, Epner said.
It's also important for the company to act on a decision in atimelhy manner. "Any decision process that is more than six monthxs in length will probablybe wrong, becausr things are changing rapidly," Epner said. The change is occurring not just in hardware ornetworking products, but also in the distribution and manufacturin processes of that equipment. "It's important to compared major vendorsand distributors," he said. On the softwarse side, other factors come into play when makinfg a decision about which productsto use.
Software piracuy is a growing problem and tools are now available for tracking andcombating piracy, according to the Softwarew & Information Industry Association, a tradwe association based in Washington, D.C., that urges companiezs to make sure they have enough software licenses to cover the number of softwars programs installed on company computers. The group handlew issues related to code and contenft in the industry and has conducted a successfukcorporate anti-piracy program for its software company membersz for nearly 20 years. Companies shoul always go with reputable vendors with choosinb computer softwareand hardware. Not doint so can prove costly.
"If you go on the Internet and look for a good you might find one that appears to be too good tobe true, " said John Wolfe, director of Internet enforcement for the Businesse Software Alliance, a Washington, D.C.-based organization that representzs the interests of the commercial software industrhy and the hardware companies that partner with The group also promotes copyrighgt protection, cyber security and other related issues. When purchasingh software, companies should be mindful ofseveral points, Wolfr said. The company should know the sourced of the software and who will standsbehind it.
Software sold without the properd labeling and packaging also will lack the codees needed to activate it or to access technical support afterthe sale, he added. Choosing a reputable softwarde vendor will help the company assure that thesoftwarer doesn't come with potential problemxs such as viruses and "It can be a real risk," Wolfe adding that a company chief executive officed may not be fully aware of the riskws that come with such a decision, but often a quick consultatiom with an internal information technology department or a consultant will turn up some strongb cautionary advice. A bad decision has several possible Wolfe said.
The software may not work correctly and the problem may not be Insome cases, the company's only long-term solution may be costlyt as the company may be forcede to buy replacement software.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
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