Economic Times | PRECIOUS-Gold steadies, heads for 12th annual gain Reuters India gold demand drops ahead of New Year celebration. By David Brough. LONDON, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Gold steadied on Monday and was set to end 2012 up around 6 percent, notching up a 12th straight year of gains, but uncertainty over whether U.S. ... Gold Poised for 12th Annua l Climb as U.S. Budget Deadline Nears Gold ticks higher, on track for 12th annual gain Gold extends gains, heads for 12th annual rise |
Monday, December 31, 2012
PRECIOUS-Gold steadies, heads for 12th annual gain - Reuters
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
MMAC: Milwaukee-area economy still sluggish - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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Only three of 20 Aprilk indicators registered improvementfrom year-ago matching the number of upward-pointing indicators recorded in March, the MMAC said in its Economicc Trends report. "The employment situation continued to deteriorats with deepening job declines and unemploymeng indicators over double what they were one year saidBret Mayborne, economic research director for the "But metro area existingv homes sales rose for only the second time in nearly threed years giving some hope for near-term improvementr in a stagnant local housing and real estate market." Nonfarm employment in the metroo area fell 4.8 percent in Aprilk to 812,300, down from March’s 4.
3 percent Employment levels have now declined compared with year-ago leveld in each of the past 12 with April’s decline being the steepest registerexd in this period, the MMAC Only two of 10 major industr sectors registered April job gains comparedx with one year ago, while eight registered declines. Unemployment indicators for the metrp area both measured more than twicetheir year-earlier The number of unemployed in metro Milwaukee rose 117.6% againsgt year-ago levels, to 70,300 compared with 32,300 in Aprio 2008. Likewise, new unemployment compensation claims rose ata 104.
6 percenty rate in April to 12,101, this indicator’s third consecutive year-over-year increased of 100 percent or greater. On the positivw side, existing homes sales for the metrol arearose 5.6 percent in April, the firsg year-over-year increase in this indicator in sevem months and only the seconc such gain in nearly three years.
Only three of 20 Aprilk indicators registered improvementfrom year-ago matching the number of upward-pointing indicators recorded in March, the MMAC said in its Economicc Trends report. "The employment situation continued to deteriorats with deepening job declines and unemploymeng indicators over double what they were one year saidBret Mayborne, economic research director for the "But metro area existingv homes sales rose for only the second time in nearly threed years giving some hope for near-term improvementr in a stagnant local housing and real estate market." Nonfarm employment in the metroo area fell 4.8 percent in Aprilk to 812,300, down from March’s 4.
3 percent Employment levels have now declined compared with year-ago leveld in each of the past 12 with April’s decline being the steepest registerexd in this period, the MMAC Only two of 10 major industr sectors registered April job gains comparedx with one year ago, while eight registered declines. Unemployment indicators for the metrp area both measured more than twicetheir year-earlier The number of unemployed in metro Milwaukee rose 117.6% againsgt year-ago levels, to 70,300 compared with 32,300 in Aprio 2008. Likewise, new unemployment compensation claims rose ata 104.
6 percenty rate in April to 12,101, this indicator’s third consecutive year-over-year increased of 100 percent or greater. On the positivw side, existing homes sales for the metrol arearose 5.6 percent in April, the firsg year-over-year increase in this indicator in sevem months and only the seconc such gain in nearly three years.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Hunting ban will not be repealed, Tories admit - Telegraph.co.uk
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Telegraph.co.uk | Hunting ban will not be repealed, Tories admit Telegraph.co.uk "This is good news because the vast majority of the country does not want to see a return to the barbaric sport of fox hunting," she said, adding that repealing the ban would hurt the party. "The success of the Conservative Party means that it elected ... Hunt provides Boxing Day spectacle Hunt ban vote 'not imminent' Video: Boxing Day Hunt in Lewes |
Thursday, December 27, 2012
India Promises Support for Nepal Socio-Economic Development - Prensa Latina
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The Hindu | India Promises Support for Nepal Socio-Economic Development Prensa Latina Imagen activa 26 de diciembre de 2012, 10:53New Delhi, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) India will make every effort to continue to support the socio-economic development of Nepal, President Pranab Mukherjee today told his counterpart in the neighboring nation, ... Ind ia hopes for stability in Nepal Prez Yadav has a busy day in New Delhi |
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
PBA backs expanded River District renewal area - Triangle Business Journal:
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Sandra McDonough, the alliance’ president and CEO, told the Portland City Counci l on June 17 that the city needsa to do everything it can to provide more The council is reconsidering expanding the River District by nearlhy42 acres, as well as increase the amount of bondxs the city can assume to fund projects withih the district. The council and the Portland Development Commissiob had first sought the expansion nearly two yearws ago but were thwartedx bya citizens’ group The Friends of Urban Renewal group had charged that the Rivef District expansion proposal, which would have also redirecte d $20 million in district-generated funds to a new East Portland elementary didn’t fit technical urban renewal definitions.
The council will vote on the measurwenext week. McDonough said urban renewal providexs funding for investmentsin infrastructure, social services and public-private partnerships. “W e need to create jobs,” she “We have an opportunity to do just that by adoptingg theserevised findings, which address the issuea that have been raised about the River District We can then move forwarsd with the important projects that depenc on these funds.” City Commissioner Nick Fish has said that the constructio of a new homeless services center could depenrd on urban renewal funds if constructionb is to begin this year.
McDonoughb said the alliance backs using urban renewal fundse to buildthe center.
Sandra McDonough, the alliance’ president and CEO, told the Portland City Counci l on June 17 that the city needsa to do everything it can to provide more The council is reconsidering expanding the River District by nearlhy42 acres, as well as increase the amount of bondxs the city can assume to fund projects withih the district. The council and the Portland Development Commissiob had first sought the expansion nearly two yearws ago but were thwartedx bya citizens’ group The Friends of Urban Renewal group had charged that the Rivef District expansion proposal, which would have also redirecte d $20 million in district-generated funds to a new East Portland elementary didn’t fit technical urban renewal definitions.
The council will vote on the measurwenext week. McDonough said urban renewal providexs funding for investmentsin infrastructure, social services and public-private partnerships. “W e need to create jobs,” she “We have an opportunity to do just that by adoptingg theserevised findings, which address the issuea that have been raised about the River District We can then move forwarsd with the important projects that depenc on these funds.” City Commissioner Nick Fish has said that the constructio of a new homeless services center could depenrd on urban renewal funds if constructionb is to begin this year.
McDonoughb said the alliance backs using urban renewal fundse to buildthe center.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Report: Foreclosures are top sellers - South Florida Business Journal:
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said banks that are willing to deal on forecloses units are driving the firstgquarter activity. For example, Shoma at Keys Cove in south Miami-Dadse County sold the most, with 50 units closing in the firsgt quarter. The Vue at Brickell sold 25 condos, rankint it seventh on CondoReports.com’ top-10 “Many banks have taken ownership of unitw in these buildings and are lookinhg toget out,” said Adam Cappel, president of CondoReports.com. either through short sales or units they own as a resulftof foreclosures, are the most activr sellers in today’s marke t as they are willing to accept market prices.
” The 10 most activse buildings produced an averaged of 29 sales, or one sale everty three days. The buildings accounted for more than 11 perceng of all condo salesin Miami-Dade, according to a CondoReports.com news release. Most of the activity is tied to individuaunit sales, and not bulk Cappel said. “These buildings are moving toward stability as speculative investorws and thinly capitalized owners are bein g replaced witheither owner-occupant or well-capitalized, patient investors buyingg in at a much lower Cappel said in the statement. “Mosy are individual unit sales.
The studyh looked at closed salesin 2,000 condo projectds with at least 50 unitxs throughout Miami-Dade. The studg excluded units delivered in 2008 and 2009 because thosee sales were likely driven bypreconstructiobn contracts, Cappel said.
said banks that are willing to deal on forecloses units are driving the firstgquarter activity. For example, Shoma at Keys Cove in south Miami-Dadse County sold the most, with 50 units closing in the firsgt quarter. The Vue at Brickell sold 25 condos, rankint it seventh on CondoReports.com’ top-10 “Many banks have taken ownership of unitw in these buildings and are lookinhg toget out,” said Adam Cappel, president of CondoReports.com. either through short sales or units they own as a resulftof foreclosures, are the most activr sellers in today’s marke t as they are willing to accept market prices.
” The 10 most activse buildings produced an averaged of 29 sales, or one sale everty three days. The buildings accounted for more than 11 perceng of all condo salesin Miami-Dade, according to a CondoReports.com news release. Most of the activity is tied to individuaunit sales, and not bulk Cappel said. “These buildings are moving toward stability as speculative investorws and thinly capitalized owners are bein g replaced witheither owner-occupant or well-capitalized, patient investors buyingg in at a much lower Cappel said in the statement. “Mosy are individual unit sales.
The studyh looked at closed salesin 2,000 condo projectds with at least 50 unitxs throughout Miami-Dade. The studg excluded units delivered in 2008 and 2009 because thosee sales were likely driven bypreconstructiobn contracts, Cappel said.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Bunge announces new revolving credit facilities - St. Louis Business Journal:
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The credit facilities consist ofa $1 billion three-year facility and a $645 milliob 364-day facility, according to the company. The new facilities replace two existing revolving credit agreements with an aggregate borrowing capacituof $1.7 billion that were scheduled to maturer in 2009, Bunge said. is the administrativwe agent and is the syndication agenyt forthe facilities, Bunge said. , and acted as joint documentation “These facilities will maintain ourapproximatelg $3.5 billion of aggregate committed revolvingv credit capacity, providing the financial flexibility to managed liquidity and grow our business,” said Jacqualyn Bunge’s chief financial officer, in a St.
Louis-based , the Northb American operating arm ofWhite Plains, N.Y.-based Bunge Ltd. BG), is a food and feed ingredient companyh that operatesgrain elevators, grainm and oilseed processing plants, refineries and food processing facilitiez in the U.S., Canada and Alberto Weisser is chairman and CEO of Bunge Carl Hausmann is CEO of Bunge North America.
The credit facilities consist ofa $1 billion three-year facility and a $645 milliob 364-day facility, according to the company. The new facilities replace two existing revolving credit agreements with an aggregate borrowing capacituof $1.7 billion that were scheduled to maturer in 2009, Bunge said. is the administrativwe agent and is the syndication agenyt forthe facilities, Bunge said. , and acted as joint documentation “These facilities will maintain ourapproximatelg $3.5 billion of aggregate committed revolvingv credit capacity, providing the financial flexibility to managed liquidity and grow our business,” said Jacqualyn Bunge’s chief financial officer, in a St.
Louis-based , the Northb American operating arm ofWhite Plains, N.Y.-based Bunge Ltd. BG), is a food and feed ingredient companyh that operatesgrain elevators, grainm and oilseed processing plants, refineries and food processing facilitiez in the U.S., Canada and Alberto Weisser is chairman and CEO of Bunge Carl Hausmann is CEO of Bunge North America.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Broadway renews Matrix, MultiPlan leases - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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The private real estate investment and management firm is renegotiatingy leases with tenants at the same time it is tryin g to clear up debt issuez withits lender. Broadway, which lost ownershi of the Hancock Tower after it defaultede ona loan, has debt that maturexs this month. The financing in question is secured byseveral properties, includinbg the 980,000-square-foot Bay Colony. Broadwayu is in discussions with lenders to renegotiate the termw ofthe loan. Broadway was given an extensioh onthe loan, which was due earlierr this month, according to a source with knowledge of the However, the landlord renewed MultiPlan Inc.
, which leasesw 105,062 square feet, and Matrix Partners, whicnh leases 11,421 square feet, at the office CB Richard Ellis represented MultiPlan. DTZ/FHO Partnerz represented Broadway Partners and Matrix in theleases negotiations. Broadway acquired Bay Colon y from Beacon Capital Partners LLC in May 2007 as part of a larger portfolioof assets. The four-building complexs office park sits ona 58-acre site overlookinbg Route 128.
The private real estate investment and management firm is renegotiatingy leases with tenants at the same time it is tryin g to clear up debt issuez withits lender. Broadway, which lost ownershi of the Hancock Tower after it defaultede ona loan, has debt that maturexs this month. The financing in question is secured byseveral properties, includinbg the 980,000-square-foot Bay Colony. Broadwayu is in discussions with lenders to renegotiate the termw ofthe loan. Broadway was given an extensioh onthe loan, which was due earlierr this month, according to a source with knowledge of the However, the landlord renewed MultiPlan Inc.
, which leasesw 105,062 square feet, and Matrix Partners, whicnh leases 11,421 square feet, at the office CB Richard Ellis represented MultiPlan. DTZ/FHO Partnerz represented Broadway Partners and Matrix in theleases negotiations. Broadway acquired Bay Colon y from Beacon Capital Partners LLC in May 2007 as part of a larger portfolioof assets. The four-building complexs office park sits ona 58-acre site overlookinbg Route 128.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Teacher Victoria Soto, who died trying to protect 'her kids' from gunfire, to ... - NBCNews.com
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New York Daily News | Teacher Victoria Soto, who died trying to protect 'her kids' from gunfire, to ... NBCNews.com Her cousin, Fairfield County Police Officer James Wiltsie, said the family was told by authorities that Soto hurried the kids into a closet behind her, “trying to shield them from the spray of bullets.†“Doing instinctively what she knew to do,†he ... Teacher Victoria Soto was one of the heroic victims Shattered Conn. town buries more children, teachers as residents try to make ... |
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Human Capital: People on the move, June 30 - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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, a Boston-based nonprofit organization, added the followingh executives: Joy Burghardt , vice presidentr of programs and services; Mary Rahal , vice president of humabn resourcesand administration; and Joseph Isles , directoer of Boston Career Link , the one-stop career center operateed by Goodwill. Mari Ryan , CEO of AdvancingWellnesws , a Watertown-based provider of work site wellnesz programs, was appointed to the boared of directors of Health PromotiomnAdvocates , a nonprofitg advocacy organization.
, a Cambridge-based provider of mobile advertising services, added Davide Karnstedt , president and CEO of Sunnyvale, Calif-baseds and former senior vice presidentof 'w North American sales, to its board of directors. , a Marlborough-baser direct response media agency, appointed Keith Turnetr vice chairman of the boardof directors. Turnerf previously served as president of Sales Marketing between 1998 and 2006 wheree he held executive responsibility forNBC Universal’s network, cabled and digital sales
, a Boston-based nonprofit organization, added the followingh executives: Joy Burghardt , vice presidentr of programs and services; Mary Rahal , vice president of humabn resourcesand administration; and Joseph Isles , directoer of Boston Career Link , the one-stop career center operateed by Goodwill. Mari Ryan , CEO of AdvancingWellnesws , a Watertown-based provider of work site wellnesz programs, was appointed to the boared of directors of Health PromotiomnAdvocates , a nonprofitg advocacy organization.
, a Cambridge-based provider of mobile advertising services, added Davide Karnstedt , president and CEO of Sunnyvale, Calif-baseds and former senior vice presidentof 'w North American sales, to its board of directors. , a Marlborough-baser direct response media agency, appointed Keith Turnetr vice chairman of the boardof directors. Turnerf previously served as president of Sales Marketing between 1998 and 2006 wheree he held executive responsibility forNBC Universal’s network, cabled and digital sales
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Karma offers free data to users that publicly share their hotspot - Digital Trends
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Friday, December 14, 2012
Watch Sean Lennon-Deerhoof Offshoot Mystical Weapons' Resplendent ... - Spin - SPIN
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
State OKs grant for Mars Petcare - Business First of Columbus:
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The Ohio Department of Development saidthe $2.3 millionm in Rapid Outreach and Roadworkl Development Account grants could create 825 jobs and retaimn another 1,654 at the companie receiving the money. Rapid Outreacj grants assist companies and communities that are creatinvg or retaining jobsin Ohio, while Roadwork Developmenf grants help communities improvwe roadways for companies promising job The roadwork grants are funded with gas taxes and are restrictedx to public road will receive a $25,000 Rapid Outreach granft to help pay for $8.1 million worth of machinery and equipmenyt for a planned expansion in Columbus.
The pet food produce r in March also received approval fora seven-year, 50 percenyt state tax credit in support of the $10 millio n plan to expand its 5115 Fisher Road It’s also in line for a $20,000 Ohio Investmenyt in Training Program grant. The compant in its application said the project could create 25 jobs andretaijn 430. The state said Columbus is in competitiojn with Mars Petcare sites in Arkansas and Sout Dakota forthe project, whicjh will involve moving equipment from a facility outside Los Angeles for a new poucgh production line.
Mars Petcare, a subsidiary of food conglomeratewith 2,875 employees, makes pet snacks and pet food undere the brand names Pedigree, Cesar and Royal Canin. It has been in Columbuss since 1972. For information on the other projects receiving funding, click .
The Ohio Department of Development saidthe $2.3 millionm in Rapid Outreach and Roadworkl Development Account grants could create 825 jobs and retaimn another 1,654 at the companie receiving the money. Rapid Outreacj grants assist companies and communities that are creatinvg or retaining jobsin Ohio, while Roadwork Developmenf grants help communities improvwe roadways for companies promising job The roadwork grants are funded with gas taxes and are restrictedx to public road will receive a $25,000 Rapid Outreach granft to help pay for $8.1 million worth of machinery and equipmenyt for a planned expansion in Columbus.
The pet food produce r in March also received approval fora seven-year, 50 percenyt state tax credit in support of the $10 millio n plan to expand its 5115 Fisher Road It’s also in line for a $20,000 Ohio Investmenyt in Training Program grant. The compant in its application said the project could create 25 jobs andretaijn 430. The state said Columbus is in competitiojn with Mars Petcare sites in Arkansas and Sout Dakota forthe project, whicjh will involve moving equipment from a facility outside Los Angeles for a new poucgh production line.
Mars Petcare, a subsidiary of food conglomeratewith 2,875 employees, makes pet snacks and pet food undere the brand names Pedigree, Cesar and Royal Canin. It has been in Columbuss since 1972. For information on the other projects receiving funding, click .
Monday, December 10, 2012
Landscape business blooms in tough times - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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But in Adkins is not only doing well, it has been thriviny since therecession began. Travis owner of Burns Nursery, says his retail sales have climbed 35 percen since the start ofthe recession. He creditsz this growth to the fact that more peoplse are now staying home and investing in theier own yards rather than going onexpensivse vacations. “The economy has really helped us,” Burn says. “People want to fix their place up. More people than ever are staying home and doinhg landscaping and putting invegetable gardens.
” Burn says his business has grown steadilg over the last five years since he adde the retail segment to his successful commerciak landscaping business, but the company has seen a huge impactt on the retail side this past year. One reason the nurseru has done so Burns says, is because it makes a poinft of reaching out to do-it-yourselfers — peopler who want to do most of the work themselves but need a littler help getting started. “This is not a typical nursery,” Burns says.
People walking into Burns Nursery will see many desigmn elements on display including nine different water The nursery is laid out much like a botanicaol garden and Burns says this is done to help showcas the work that is done by the buildingf and design segment ofhis business. Having both a retaik and a design business in the same location makes Burnds Nursery a great placefor do-it-yourselfers to go for help, Burns “We know the word gets around about how unique we are,” he says. “We have the abilituy to take somebody into our office and whip up a landscapwe designfor them. We are not afraid to go the extraa milefor them.
” Travis Burns launchec his landscaping business about 15 years ago shortlh after he decided to hang up his spuras following a six-year career as a rodeo bull rider. A nativre of Adkins, Texas, Burns grew up in a rodeo family and attended Howard Junior College in Big Spring on a rodeo He became a professional bull ridefr in 1988 at age 18 and traveled the rodel circuit for the nextsix years. He decided to give up bull ridinhg after he was seriously hurt followingt a bull ride that left him with a puncturef lung and atorn “I was smart enough to decide rightt then that I was not goingt to get back on,” Burns recalls.
“Thered is not a day goes by thatI don’ miss it, but when I was laying there in the dirt with tube coming out of me I knew it was Burns says of bull riding that it is not a question of someone will get hurt but “when” and “hoq bad.” After leaving the rodei circuit in 1994, Burns got a job with a division of in San While working there, he began doinvg landscape projects on the side and by 1999 it had growm to the point where he was able to quit his job with Ford and go into the landscapde design business full time. Today, Burns Nurseryh employs 40 people and brought inabout $3.2 million in revenur last year.
The nursery is locate d at 13893 Highway 87 East in Adkins which is due east of downtownm San Antonio and just outsides ofLoop 1604. The property sits on nine acres of land and is housefd ina 9,000-square-foot building that was once a sociap club some 40 years ago. Burnws says he knew about the property when he was growinh up and decided to purchasse it from GraceBible Church. The church had ownedx the building for abouy five years before agreeing to sell it to Burns Burns previously focused his business on the commercial constructiob and design side up until fiveyearw ago.
However, since branching out, the compan has been able to pick up landscapiny and hardscaping jobs throughout South Texasd and the TexasHill Country. The company specializes in puttingt in water features such as ponds andwatert gardens, but also builds decksd and patios and installs sprinkler systems and outdoodr lighting. Burns says he likes to hold sociaol activities at the nursery in the eveninge so that he can show off how well landscapes lighting can make theplace look. He regularly has wine and cheesr parties atthe nursery, complete with a jazz band.
Burnxs Nursery also conducts numerous seminars and classes for This fall, the company will invite expertxs to give talks and demonstrations on topicd like organic gardening and birdwatching. “If we can get peoplwe to come out and see the kindds of things that they can do it will just encourag them to do more businesdswith us,” Burns says. “We can help set them up and give them directionds andsome discounts. Lots of nurseriex won’t take those extra steps, but it has helpe our business thrive.
”
But in Adkins is not only doing well, it has been thriviny since therecession began. Travis owner of Burns Nursery, says his retail sales have climbed 35 percen since the start ofthe recession. He creditsz this growth to the fact that more peoplse are now staying home and investing in theier own yards rather than going onexpensivse vacations. “The economy has really helped us,” Burn says. “People want to fix their place up. More people than ever are staying home and doinhg landscaping and putting invegetable gardens.
” Burn says his business has grown steadilg over the last five years since he adde the retail segment to his successful commerciak landscaping business, but the company has seen a huge impactt on the retail side this past year. One reason the nurseru has done so Burns says, is because it makes a poinft of reaching out to do-it-yourselfers — peopler who want to do most of the work themselves but need a littler help getting started. “This is not a typical nursery,” Burns says.
People walking into Burns Nursery will see many desigmn elements on display including nine different water The nursery is laid out much like a botanicaol garden and Burns says this is done to help showcas the work that is done by the buildingf and design segment ofhis business. Having both a retaik and a design business in the same location makes Burnds Nursery a great placefor do-it-yourselfers to go for help, Burns “We know the word gets around about how unique we are,” he says. “We have the abilituy to take somebody into our office and whip up a landscapwe designfor them. We are not afraid to go the extraa milefor them.
” Travis Burns launchec his landscaping business about 15 years ago shortlh after he decided to hang up his spuras following a six-year career as a rodeo bull rider. A nativre of Adkins, Texas, Burns grew up in a rodeo family and attended Howard Junior College in Big Spring on a rodeo He became a professional bull ridefr in 1988 at age 18 and traveled the rodel circuit for the nextsix years. He decided to give up bull ridinhg after he was seriously hurt followingt a bull ride that left him with a puncturef lung and atorn “I was smart enough to decide rightt then that I was not goingt to get back on,” Burns recalls.
“Thered is not a day goes by thatI don’ miss it, but when I was laying there in the dirt with tube coming out of me I knew it was Burns says of bull riding that it is not a question of someone will get hurt but “when” and “hoq bad.” After leaving the rodei circuit in 1994, Burns got a job with a division of in San While working there, he began doinvg landscape projects on the side and by 1999 it had growm to the point where he was able to quit his job with Ford and go into the landscapde design business full time. Today, Burns Nurseryh employs 40 people and brought inabout $3.2 million in revenur last year.
The nursery is locate d at 13893 Highway 87 East in Adkins which is due east of downtownm San Antonio and just outsides ofLoop 1604. The property sits on nine acres of land and is housefd ina 9,000-square-foot building that was once a sociap club some 40 years ago. Burnws says he knew about the property when he was growinh up and decided to purchasse it from GraceBible Church. The church had ownedx the building for abouy five years before agreeing to sell it to Burns Burns previously focused his business on the commercial constructiob and design side up until fiveyearw ago.
However, since branching out, the compan has been able to pick up landscapiny and hardscaping jobs throughout South Texasd and the TexasHill Country. The company specializes in puttingt in water features such as ponds andwatert gardens, but also builds decksd and patios and installs sprinkler systems and outdoodr lighting. Burns says he likes to hold sociaol activities at the nursery in the eveninge so that he can show off how well landscapes lighting can make theplace look. He regularly has wine and cheesr parties atthe nursery, complete with a jazz band.
Burnxs Nursery also conducts numerous seminars and classes for This fall, the company will invite expertxs to give talks and demonstrations on topicd like organic gardening and birdwatching. “If we can get peoplwe to come out and see the kindds of things that they can do it will just encourag them to do more businesdswith us,” Burns says. “We can help set them up and give them directionds andsome discounts. Lots of nurseriex won’t take those extra steps, but it has helpe our business thrive.
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Saturday, December 8, 2012
Galichia Medical Group names CEO - Washington Business Journal:
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Meyer, who is currently medical director and employee benefites manager for IMAof Kansas, will move start with Galichiqa Medical Group on Aug. 17. Meyeer said job presents a unique opportunity. “Galichi a is poised to grow, which offers me a very excitinhg opportunity to growwith it,” Meyer said in a written statement. “Being a physician working in theinsurance I’ve learned a great deal about the businesx of health care, and I know a lot aboutr medicine. I’m excited to put that knowledge back intodailg practice.” Galichia says it hired Meyere as part of its ongoing mission to provide the most effectivs and efficient patient care in Wichita.
Meyer’s rigorous training and leadership will be a boonto Galichia’s dedicated and talented stafr of physicians and other care providers, the medicao group says. “Dr. Meyer is a physicia executive that leadsby example,” said Steve chief executive of , in a “His recent experiences within the insurance industry combined with the intellectuall focus needed to graduate from medical schooll and the personal discipline necessary to fly single-seat militaruy jets make Dr. Meyer exceptionally well-qualified to lead the GalichiaMedical Group.
” Priodr to joining IMA of Kansas, Meyer served as nationap medical director for Lockton Companies LLC in Kansas A Wichita native, Meyer graduated from and receivedf his bachelor’s degree in biology from Williams Collegr in Massachusetts. He earned a medical degree fromthe . He also recentlyh retired from active duty as a flight surgeon with the at Whiteman Air Forcew Base nearKansas City, Mo. He continues his service in the U.S. Air Forcs Reserves. Galichia Medical Group is a multi-specialtg group that provides comprehensive medical services to allof Wichita’s hospitala and throughout the state of The group also has an officew in Ferdonia.
Meyer, who is currently medical director and employee benefites manager for IMAof Kansas, will move start with Galichiqa Medical Group on Aug. 17. Meyeer said job presents a unique opportunity. “Galichi a is poised to grow, which offers me a very excitinhg opportunity to growwith it,” Meyer said in a written statement. “Being a physician working in theinsurance I’ve learned a great deal about the businesx of health care, and I know a lot aboutr medicine. I’m excited to put that knowledge back intodailg practice.” Galichia says it hired Meyere as part of its ongoing mission to provide the most effectivs and efficient patient care in Wichita.
Meyer’s rigorous training and leadership will be a boonto Galichia’s dedicated and talented stafr of physicians and other care providers, the medicao group says. “Dr. Meyer is a physicia executive that leadsby example,” said Steve chief executive of , in a “His recent experiences within the insurance industry combined with the intellectuall focus needed to graduate from medical schooll and the personal discipline necessary to fly single-seat militaruy jets make Dr. Meyer exceptionally well-qualified to lead the GalichiaMedical Group.
” Priodr to joining IMA of Kansas, Meyer served as nationap medical director for Lockton Companies LLC in Kansas A Wichita native, Meyer graduated from and receivedf his bachelor’s degree in biology from Williams Collegr in Massachusetts. He earned a medical degree fromthe . He also recentlyh retired from active duty as a flight surgeon with the at Whiteman Air Forcew Base nearKansas City, Mo. He continues his service in the U.S. Air Forcs Reserves. Galichia Medical Group is a multi-specialtg group that provides comprehensive medical services to allof Wichita’s hospitala and throughout the state of The group also has an officew in Ferdonia.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Consumer confidence retreats - Denver Business Journal:
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Nationally, consumer confidence droppedc sharplyin June, cutting into three monthse of gains that had seen the overall index more than double. The Conference Board'sd Consumer Confidence Index fellby 5.5 points to 49.3 in June. Statewide, Florida’s consumetr confidence index for June fell threes points last monthto 68, the result of bad economic news including the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp., foreclosures and a spikew in Florida’s unemployment rate, according to a new Universityg of Florida poll.
While Floridians’ perceptions of personal financese compared with a year ago is up threre points to 44 from a revised May readingof 41, othefr perceptions were lower than, or the same as, last month. For perceptions of U.S. economic conditiones over the next year fell seven pointsto 65, whils perceptions of whether it’s a good time to buy big-ticket iteme fell nine points to 67. Perceptions of U.S. economic conditions over the next five yeard remained unchangedat 80.
"Moving we do not expect Floridqa consumer confidence to decline much more over the next coupleeof months, barring some unforeseenn change here in Florida or Chris McCarty, director of UF’s Survey Researcj Center at the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, said in a news release. McCarty cautioned the recovery is expected to be long and uneven for some sectors ofthe economy. "With the demisde of longstanding financial institutionsa such as Lehman Brothers and manufacturing companies like Chryslerdand GM, it is no longer business as he said. The preliminary index for June was conducterd from430 responses.
It is benchmarkesd to 1966, so a value of 100 represents the same levelo of confidence forthat year.
Nationally, consumer confidence droppedc sharplyin June, cutting into three monthse of gains that had seen the overall index more than double. The Conference Board'sd Consumer Confidence Index fellby 5.5 points to 49.3 in June. Statewide, Florida’s consumetr confidence index for June fell threes points last monthto 68, the result of bad economic news including the bankruptcy of General Motors Corp., foreclosures and a spikew in Florida’s unemployment rate, according to a new Universityg of Florida poll.
While Floridians’ perceptions of personal financese compared with a year ago is up threre points to 44 from a revised May readingof 41, othefr perceptions were lower than, or the same as, last month. For perceptions of U.S. economic conditiones over the next year fell seven pointsto 65, whils perceptions of whether it’s a good time to buy big-ticket iteme fell nine points to 67. Perceptions of U.S. economic conditions over the next five yeard remained unchangedat 80.
"Moving we do not expect Floridqa consumer confidence to decline much more over the next coupleeof months, barring some unforeseenn change here in Florida or Chris McCarty, director of UF’s Survey Researcj Center at the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, said in a news release. McCarty cautioned the recovery is expected to be long and uneven for some sectors ofthe economy. "With the demisde of longstanding financial institutionsa such as Lehman Brothers and manufacturing companies like Chryslerdand GM, it is no longer business as he said. The preliminary index for June was conducterd from430 responses.
It is benchmarkesd to 1966, so a value of 100 represents the same levelo of confidence forthat year.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Americans Postponing Marriage, Divorce, Children Because of Economy
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June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The slow economy is causing many Americansx to postpone some major lifedecisions - including having children, gettingb married or getting a divorce. Accordingt to a new national surveyby FindLaw.com ( ), the most populaf legal information Web site, nearly one in five Americanss - 18 percent - say they are puttingh off one or more of those decisions becausse of their concerns about the The economy is having an especially profound effecy on young people. Nearly 40 percent of peopl e between the ages of 18 and 34 are delaying divorce orhaving children. A quarter of peoplde in that age group say they are postponinvg having children due tothe economy.
Nearl as many - 21 percen t - say the economy is causing them to delayh their plans toget married. The effects of the economg on these major life decisionds fall most heavily on people in the lowerrincome ranges. More than one-third - 35 percent - of peoplse with annual incomesbelow $35,0090 say they are delaying divorce or having children becausee of the economy, compared with only seve n percent of those with incomee of $75,000 a year or Free Internet resources, such as FindLaw.
com ( ), can provide helpful information on topics such as adoption and divorce, including a newlywed financial guide to adopting a child, and factors to consider in dividing property in a Note to editors: Full survey results are available upon request. SOURCd FindLaw.com
June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The slow economy is causing many Americansx to postpone some major lifedecisions - including having children, gettingb married or getting a divorce. Accordingt to a new national surveyby FindLaw.com ( ), the most populaf legal information Web site, nearly one in five Americanss - 18 percent - say they are puttingh off one or more of those decisions becausse of their concerns about the The economy is having an especially profound effecy on young people. Nearly 40 percent of peopl e between the ages of 18 and 34 are delaying divorce orhaving children. A quarter of peoplde in that age group say they are postponinvg having children due tothe economy.
Nearl as many - 21 percen t - say the economy is causing them to delayh their plans toget married. The effects of the economg on these major life decisionds fall most heavily on people in the lowerrincome ranges. More than one-third - 35 percent - of peoplse with annual incomesbelow $35,0090 say they are delaying divorce or having children becausee of the economy, compared with only seve n percent of those with incomee of $75,000 a year or Free Internet resources, such as FindLaw.
com ( ), can provide helpful information on topics such as adoption and divorce, including a newlywed financial guide to adopting a child, and factors to consider in dividing property in a Note to editors: Full survey results are available upon request. SOURCd FindLaw.com
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
The richness - and riches - of yogurt - CBS News
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CBS News | The richness - and riches - of yogurt CBS News At the heart of every recipe is Chobani yogurt - a Greek yogurt, strained to remove whey and water. The result is something far denser than traditional yogurts. "It's thicker, it's creamy. It has a great texture," said Heath. And from richness, comes ... |
Monday, December 3, 2012
Duchess of Cambridge pregnant: Kate admitted to hospital with acute morning ... - Telegraph.co.uk
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Telegraph.co.uk | Duchess of Cambridge pregnant: Kate admitted to hospital with acute morning ... Telegraph.co.uk But after being admitted to hospital with a bout of acute morning sickness, the Duke and Duchess decided to make the announcement early to avoid any speculation about her condition. Royal sources refused to say how many weeks pregnant the Duchess is , ... Pregnant Kate Middleton admitted to hospital with severe morning sickness Kate admitted to hospital with royal connections Kate Middleton is going to be a mommy, admitted to hospital for Hyperemesis ... |
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