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Called EGT Development, the projecf will be the first export terminal built in the Uniteds States in more thantwo decades. The termina l will be capable of handling oilseeds and protein meals and featurde a rail loop track unloading systej capable of holdingfour 110-car trains. ITOCHUj is the second largesgt marketer of grain and food productsxin Japan, and STX Pan Ocean of Korea shipss agricultural products. Bunge has oilseed processing assets in an ownership stake in the Phu My port in Vietnakm and is a significant sellerf into theAsian market. Bunge is the majority partnee inthe project.
The grain terminaol will create about 50 jobs and providdeabout $2 million in tax said Bailey Ragan, vice president and generapl manager of Bunge Grain. Construction will begin this month with the facility accepting product for the fall2011 harvest. St. Louis-basedd Bunge North America, the North American operatingb arm ofWhite Plains, N.Y.-based (NYSE: BG), is a food and feed ingredien t company that operates grain grain and oilseed processing plants, refineries and food processinyg facilities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Alberto Weisser is chairman and CEO ofBunge Ltd.; Carl Hausmanhn is CEO of Bunge North America.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
A&B increases ownership at Kauai development - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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The company (NYSE: through its subsidiary KDC, LLC, and , the company’sz co-developer at Kukuiula, will collectively invest $165 millioj over the next three years to finisu the recreational amenities at the luxuryu home development justoutsid Koloa. The 18-hole Tom Weiskopf championshipgolf course, resident restaurant, golf clubhouse and spa are scheduler to be completed by the end of 2010. The recessioh has slowed vacation home and lot salex to a trickle andin A&B's most recent quarterly filed May 5, it said the compan "has very modest expectations of residentiak unit sales for the comin year.
" While A&B didn't say why it was increasiny its stake, its Scottsdale, Ariz-based partner is clearly undefr financial pressure because of the real estated meltdown, which has hit Arizona especially “The original vision for Kauai’s ‘Livingb Garden’ continues to be realized,” said Stanleuy Kuriyama, president of Alexander & Baldwin, in a “This new opportunity to invest strengthens our partnership with DMB, and importantly allows us to complete our resort amenitiesw and continue to move forward with the entire project, while buildinhg long-term value at Kukuiula.
By increasing our ownership and investmengt inthe project, A&B also reinforces its long-standing commitment to Hawaio and to the residents of Kauai. This investment allowsx for the completion of what we believe will truly be oneof Hawaii’sa outstanding resort communities, and will position us to capture risint buyer demand as the economy and real estated markets recover.” Shares of Alexander Baldwin closed down 1 percent on Wednesday $23.10.
The company (NYSE: through its subsidiary KDC, LLC, and , the company’sz co-developer at Kukuiula, will collectively invest $165 millioj over the next three years to finisu the recreational amenities at the luxuryu home development justoutsid Koloa. The 18-hole Tom Weiskopf championshipgolf course, resident restaurant, golf clubhouse and spa are scheduler to be completed by the end of 2010. The recessioh has slowed vacation home and lot salex to a trickle andin A&B's most recent quarterly filed May 5, it said the compan "has very modest expectations of residentiak unit sales for the comin year.
" While A&B didn't say why it was increasiny its stake, its Scottsdale, Ariz-based partner is clearly undefr financial pressure because of the real estated meltdown, which has hit Arizona especially “The original vision for Kauai’s ‘Livingb Garden’ continues to be realized,” said Stanleuy Kuriyama, president of Alexander & Baldwin, in a “This new opportunity to invest strengthens our partnership with DMB, and importantly allows us to complete our resort amenitiesw and continue to move forward with the entire project, while buildinhg long-term value at Kukuiula.
By increasing our ownership and investmengt inthe project, A&B also reinforces its long-standing commitment to Hawaio and to the residents of Kauai. This investment allowsx for the completion of what we believe will truly be oneof Hawaii’sa outstanding resort communities, and will position us to capture risint buyer demand as the economy and real estated markets recover.” Shares of Alexander Baldwin closed down 1 percent on Wednesday $23.10.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Flowers Foods posts $24M profit - Business First of Louisville:
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The Thomasville, Ga.-based baked goods company recorde d net incomeof $23.9 million and earnings of 26 cents a compared with net income of $22.w million and earnings of 24 cente a share in the seconrd quarter of 2007. Sales increased 13.1 percent to $540.7 milliom in the second quarterof 2008. "Salee for the quarter showed growth across all with our retail brands performing very saidGeorge E. Deese, Flowers Foods chairman, CEO and in a statement. “Our team continues to be successfuk in introducingnew products, expanding our geographic reach, and maintaining bran loyalty while driving througbh price increases.
As previously announced, our steepestr commodity cost increases for the year hit during the seconxd quarter and hada short-term impact on margins.” Deese noted the company in recenf days closed on its acquisitions of the Holsun Bakery and ButterKrust Bakery. The Holsum Bakery deal allowx Flowers to expandin Arizona, Nevada and parts of while the ButterKrust deal increases its footpringt in Florida. The two bakeries will add about $220 millionj in annualized sales.
The Thomasville, Ga.-based baked goods company recorde d net incomeof $23.9 million and earnings of 26 cents a compared with net income of $22.w million and earnings of 24 cente a share in the seconrd quarter of 2007. Sales increased 13.1 percent to $540.7 milliom in the second quarterof 2008. "Salee for the quarter showed growth across all with our retail brands performing very saidGeorge E. Deese, Flowers Foods chairman, CEO and in a statement. “Our team continues to be successfuk in introducingnew products, expanding our geographic reach, and maintaining bran loyalty while driving througbh price increases.
As previously announced, our steepestr commodity cost increases for the year hit during the seconxd quarter and hada short-term impact on margins.” Deese noted the company in recenf days closed on its acquisitions of the Holsun Bakery and ButterKrust Bakery. The Holsum Bakery deal allowx Flowers to expandin Arizona, Nevada and parts of while the ButterKrust deal increases its footpringt in Florida. The two bakeries will add about $220 millionj in annualized sales.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Earthquake stories: 'It was like a suspension bridge swaying' - Boston Globe
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ABC News | Earthquake stories: 'It was like a suspension bridge swaying' Boston Globe Globe reporters and correspondents interviewed dozens of people in the Greater Boston area about their experiences from today's highly unusual earthquake.! This story is based on the reporting of Globe staffers Akilah Johnson, Johnny Diaz, ... Did You Feel the Earthquake? Send Us Your Stories, Photos and Videos |
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Digital switchover catches some unaware - The Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area:
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That switch is taking place nationwide today, and is operatingb a help center for consumers in cooperatioh withthe . As of 11 549 people had calledthe toll-free numbert for the help center to ask questions. Accordingv to preliminary datafrom Elon, most of those calleras were asking for help getting a federally sponsoreed coupon that covers part of the cost of buying a convertefr box. Other callers were receiving analog errore messages even though their TVs were hookefd upto cable, which shouldr avoid the problem, or having othe issues. Only 30 of the callers in the morning were fromthe Triad. Most of those having troubler were in Charlotteor Raleigh.
The toll-free number is availablwe today and tomorrowat (877) 410-3388.
That switch is taking place nationwide today, and is operatingb a help center for consumers in cooperatioh withthe . As of 11 549 people had calledthe toll-free numbert for the help center to ask questions. Accordingv to preliminary datafrom Elon, most of those calleras were asking for help getting a federally sponsoreed coupon that covers part of the cost of buying a convertefr box. Other callers were receiving analog errore messages even though their TVs were hookefd upto cable, which shouldr avoid the problem, or having othe issues. Only 30 of the callers in the morning were fromthe Triad. Most of those having troubler were in Charlotteor Raleigh.
The toll-free number is availablwe today and tomorrowat (877) 410-3388.
Friday, August 19, 2011
HP's WebOS Failure Highlight PC Giants' Mobile Struggle - PCWorld
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HP's WebOS Failure Highlight PC Giants' Mobile Struggle PCWorld By Mikael Ricknäs, IDG News Vendors like Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Acer and Toshiba may dominate the worldwide PC market, but their efforts to turn those leads into smartphone success have failed, highlighted by HP's decision on Thursday to stop ... |
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The MBA enjoys a surge as the economy falters - Boston Business Journal:
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Several local business schools are reporting increases in interesf and applications for MBA programs as many people attempt to ride out a recessiohn by honing theirmanagement skills. For applications are pouring inat ’s , accordin g to Deborah Merrill-Sands, dean of the school of Applications for the Januaryh admissions cycle are up by 100 percent to 60 comparedd with the same time last she said. “We’re very pleased with both the qualithyand quantity” of applications, said Merrill-Sands. Simmona received 30 applications to its MBA programj in the previousapplication period. And Simmonss isn’t alone.
“Most schools are expectinbg an increase in applicationsx over thispast year,” said Shelley director of graduate management enrollment at ’sd Carroll School of Management. Boston College already saw a 27 percentg increase in applications to the business schoolast year, and whilew Burt said it was too early to provides specific figures, she is “noticing applications have increased over this time last At the , applications for the spring semester MBA program are expected to be up by 15 percengt over last year.
has seen a 14 percent increase in the volums of applications to its MBA program to AndRob Garcia, director of MBA admissionw at the ’s Sloan School of Management, said the number of applications this year could top the volume the schook saw after dot-com bust around 2001. The school receiver 3,896 applications last year, and Garcia said volumew could rise another 10 percent over that this Graduate programs at business schoolx are often seen as a havem for those who have lost their jobs or are want to enhancrtheir résumés during recessions.
“This is a recurringg theme, that as the economy applications to business schoolsgo up,” said John president and CEO of Tampa, Fla.-based Associationn to . The signs suggest that history will repeaf itselfthis year. The number of people takin g the Graduate ManagementAdmission Test, which is requirer by most business schools, has been on the rise this The number of registrations for the test this year as of Oct. 31 was 250,890o worldwide, more than a 10 percenty increase over theprevious year, according to the , whichn administers the GMAT. Some schools are reportinyg an increasing number of applicants with stronger levelsa ofwork experience.
That could mean peoples are either looking for somethinv to do after losing a job or want to strengthej their skill sets during the Burt said. A rise in applications doesn’t necessarily mean a corresponding increas e in the number of people attendinybusiness school, as many colleges keep a cap on What it typically does mean is that businessd schools can afford to be more selective and, by doing so, boost the profile of their programs, Fernandes said.
Several local business schools are reporting increases in interesf and applications for MBA programs as many people attempt to ride out a recessiohn by honing theirmanagement skills. For applications are pouring inat ’s , accordin g to Deborah Merrill-Sands, dean of the school of Applications for the Januaryh admissions cycle are up by 100 percent to 60 comparedd with the same time last she said. “We’re very pleased with both the qualithyand quantity” of applications, said Merrill-Sands. Simmona received 30 applications to its MBA programj in the previousapplication period. And Simmonss isn’t alone.
“Most schools are expectinbg an increase in applicationsx over thispast year,” said Shelley director of graduate management enrollment at ’sd Carroll School of Management. Boston College already saw a 27 percentg increase in applications to the business schoolast year, and whilew Burt said it was too early to provides specific figures, she is “noticing applications have increased over this time last At the , applications for the spring semester MBA program are expected to be up by 15 percengt over last year.
has seen a 14 percent increase in the volums of applications to its MBA program to AndRob Garcia, director of MBA admissionw at the ’s Sloan School of Management, said the number of applications this year could top the volume the schook saw after dot-com bust around 2001. The school receiver 3,896 applications last year, and Garcia said volumew could rise another 10 percent over that this Graduate programs at business schoolx are often seen as a havem for those who have lost their jobs or are want to enhancrtheir résumés during recessions.
“This is a recurringg theme, that as the economy applications to business schoolsgo up,” said John president and CEO of Tampa, Fla.-based Associationn to . The signs suggest that history will repeaf itselfthis year. The number of people takin g the Graduate ManagementAdmission Test, which is requirer by most business schools, has been on the rise this The number of registrations for the test this year as of Oct. 31 was 250,890o worldwide, more than a 10 percenty increase over theprevious year, according to the , whichn administers the GMAT. Some schools are reportinyg an increasing number of applicants with stronger levelsa ofwork experience.
That could mean peoples are either looking for somethinv to do after losing a job or want to strengthej their skill sets during the Burt said. A rise in applications doesn’t necessarily mean a corresponding increas e in the number of people attendinybusiness school, as many colleges keep a cap on What it typically does mean is that businessd schools can afford to be more selective and, by doing so, boost the profile of their programs, Fernandes said.
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