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For example, a couple of surveys were done recentl by some large humanresources firms. More than 1,000o companies were asked about payingtheirf employees. Forty percent of them plan to reducer amounts allottedto raises. Sixty-twp percent said bonuses will be smallerthis year. Twenty-five percenr are planning a hiring freeze. Another 25 percentr are planning onincreasing employees’ contributions to health Pay raises are being cut. So will severance packages. Why? It’s the economy! And everyone’ws accepting these huge reductions. Every day, we’rew expecting to hear about more companies reducingtheirf expenses. Employees seem to be takingg the cutsin stride.
They’re just happy to have a job. Why? It’d the economy! You know what? Recessionse can be a penny pincher’s Now’s the best time to get rid of the That guy in shippingwho can’t seem to remembere how to load a skid properlg twice in a row? The accounting assistant who seems really busy but you can neve really quite figure out what she’s doinh all day? History. The sales guy who spendas more time hitting on your receptionist than theactual phones? See ya. Runnin a business is tough when you have to be thebad guy. Many of us acceptr mediocrity becausewe don’t have the energy left to fight or fire But suddenly, the best excuse The economy!
It’s not just about changing the deadweighty employees. You can call your key suppliersx and beg for a cost You can call your phone companyu and beg for a littlr help with yourmonthly fees. Everything’s negotiabld because everyone’s skittish. No one wants to lose the busineses over a few bucks a But a few bucks savec a month from a bunch of different places adds up to more inthe Why? It’s the economy! Penny pinchers must get rid of underperforminf people. Renegotiate contracts. Beg for price reductions. Lock in lowef monthly payments. Plead poverty. Scream for Why? It’s the economy! Because in a few months the opportunityh will havepassed us.
Things will turn around. Prices will Unemployment will fall. The sun will shine. And we won’tf have the economy to blame anymore. Rats.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 27, 2011
'Warriors of the Rainbow,' 'Simple Life' Star at Golden Horse Awards - Wall Street Journal (blog)
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Kansas City Star | 'Warriors of the Rainbow,' 'Simple Life' Star at Golden Horse Awards W » |
Friday, November 25, 2011
Pakistani rupee closes near its record low; stocks down - Reuters
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Pakistani rupee closes near its record low; stocks down Reuters KARACHI Nov 25 (Reuters) - Import payments and negative regional sentiment on currencies drove the Pakistani rupee to close near its record low on Friday, dealers said. The rupee ended at 87.75/80 to the dollar, weaker than Thursday's close of 87.64/67 ... |
The proposed subsidy on electricity Daily Sun By Sun News Publishing The Federal Government took another step in its bid to increase the cost of electricity by about 100 per cent from January, next year, with a promise to subsidise cost of the product for the urban poor and rural dwellers for ... |
Friday, November 18, 2011
City allocates $16M to area developments - Kansas City Business Journal:
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Among the projects gettingg a boost from the Boston Investss In Growthprogram are: Sawyerr Enterprises’ 235-room W Hotel in Boston’s Theatedr District, which will receive $10 million to complete the future site of the $33 million Shops at Riverwood in Hyde Park, which will receive a $5 million loan to start construction; and Gloria’s Market in Southn Boston, which will receive $700,000 to enable its developers, Pappads Enterprises, to complete construction, accordingy to a press releass from Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s office. Menino said the loans, which are fundesd through the , will enablee the three developments tomove forward.
Boston Investas is a $40 million loan pool providing mezzanine funding to projecte that have permanent financing and equity in The first three loane are expected to close laterthis month. The three projects represent a $230 million in total investmentsd and are expected to create 650new jobs, according to the In order to be eligible for a loan from Bostoh Invests, projects must be over 20,00o0 square feet and create one full-time job for everyy $35,000 invested. The city set aside 10 percentg of the loan pool forsmaller neighborhood-baserd projects of at least 5,000 square feet.
The City’s , whicuh is responsible for doling outthe loans, expectw to issue more loans this summerr and is in the process of applying to HUD for additionao funds. If granted additional the city expects it could make a totalof $70 milliob available to stalled developments.
Among the projects gettingg a boost from the Boston Investss In Growthprogram are: Sawyerr Enterprises’ 235-room W Hotel in Boston’s Theatedr District, which will receive $10 million to complete the future site of the $33 million Shops at Riverwood in Hyde Park, which will receive a $5 million loan to start construction; and Gloria’s Market in Southn Boston, which will receive $700,000 to enable its developers, Pappads Enterprises, to complete construction, accordingy to a press releass from Mayor Thomas M. Menino’s office. Menino said the loans, which are fundesd through the , will enablee the three developments tomove forward.
Boston Investas is a $40 million loan pool providing mezzanine funding to projecte that have permanent financing and equity in The first three loane are expected to close laterthis month. The three projects represent a $230 million in total investmentsd and are expected to create 650new jobs, according to the In order to be eligible for a loan from Bostoh Invests, projects must be over 20,00o0 square feet and create one full-time job for everyy $35,000 invested. The city set aside 10 percentg of the loan pool forsmaller neighborhood-baserd projects of at least 5,000 square feet.
The City’s , whicuh is responsible for doling outthe loans, expectw to issue more loans this summerr and is in the process of applying to HUD for additionao funds. If granted additional the city expects it could make a totalof $70 milliob available to stalled developments.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Geron Abandons Stem Cell Programs - Medical News Today
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CTV.ca | Geron Abandons Stem Cell Programs Medical News Today Geron Corporation announced that it is discontinuing research and development on stem cell programs and plans to focus on its oncology programs. The company added that it is actively ". . . seeking partners for these novel assets. ... Stem-cell trials halted ove r funding concerns Geron bows out of stem cell research Stem cell pioneer halts spinal cord research |
Monday, November 14, 2011
Fitch Ratings downgrades Torchmark - Dallas Business Journal:
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Fitch added that McKinney-based Torchmark’s (NYSE: TMK) “adjustecd statutory capital levels are weaker thanotherr ‘AA’ insurer financial strengt h rating level peers.” In Fitch said Friday the company’s portfolio has high levelzs of exposure and ‘BBB’ rates bonds, which are potentially facing anotherd downgrade in the future. In terms of overall financialk strength, Fitch says as of Marcn 31, Torchmark had $100 million in debt due this Augusrtand $274 million in commercial papert outstanding.
Fitch did note that Torchmark’s subsidiaries have strong butsaid Fitch’s belief that investment impairments may exceed the earnings needed to maintainh adequate capital in the future is part of the ratinb firm’s concerns.
Fitch added that McKinney-based Torchmark’s (NYSE: TMK) “adjustecd statutory capital levels are weaker thanotherr ‘AA’ insurer financial strengt h rating level peers.” In Fitch said Friday the company’s portfolio has high levelzs of exposure and ‘BBB’ rates bonds, which are potentially facing anotherd downgrade in the future. In terms of overall financialk strength, Fitch says as of Marcn 31, Torchmark had $100 million in debt due this Augusrtand $274 million in commercial papert outstanding.
Fitch did note that Torchmark’s subsidiaries have strong butsaid Fitch’s belief that investment impairments may exceed the earnings needed to maintainh adequate capital in the future is part of the ratinb firm’s concerns.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Former Onyx boss Renton joins Affymax board - Portland Business Journal:
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Hematide is in a Phase III trial. Rentohn led Onyx for nearly 15 years, steppinyg down in February 2008as president, CEO, chairmanb and a member of Onyx’s board. At the he helped negotiate a research, developmentr and commercialization partnership with that resulted inthe anti-cancer drug Nexavar. Nexavaf tablets, which cost about $5,000 a montyh in the United States and areapproachiny $1 billion in annual sales, are approved in more than 80 countrie s to treat kidney cancer and 70-pluws countries for liver cancer. Prior to joining Renton was president and COOof Chiron, whichb acquired Cetus in 1991.
Renton had been president of Cetusxsince 1990, COO since 1987 and CFO from 1983 to 1987. Rento n also serves on the boardsof , Cepheid and the Specia l Olympics of Northern California.
Hematide is in a Phase III trial. Rentohn led Onyx for nearly 15 years, steppinyg down in February 2008as president, CEO, chairmanb and a member of Onyx’s board. At the he helped negotiate a research, developmentr and commercialization partnership with that resulted inthe anti-cancer drug Nexavar. Nexavaf tablets, which cost about $5,000 a montyh in the United States and areapproachiny $1 billion in annual sales, are approved in more than 80 countrie s to treat kidney cancer and 70-pluws countries for liver cancer. Prior to joining Renton was president and COOof Chiron, whichb acquired Cetus in 1991.
Renton had been president of Cetusxsince 1990, COO since 1987 and CFO from 1983 to 1987. Rento n also serves on the boardsof , Cepheid and the Specia l Olympics of Northern California.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Port San Antonio tenant begins air cargo service to Mexico - Phoenix Business Journal:
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, the port’s foreign trade zone will host the serviceon Mexpress. LOGITEX USA will servse as thesales agent. Mexpressw is an air cargo transportation companyh that catersto small- to medium-sizes companies that need to ship less than a trailer load of Mexpress, in turn, will aggregatse the cargo and ship customers’ materials out via air cargp shippers at the port three timeas a week. “This service will be very important to companies in need of air cargo transport between our region and the strategic cargo centerain Mexico,” says Jorge vice president of business development for Port San “At the same time it is an efficient tool for small and mediun sized companies that need to ship a pallet or two at a time.
” The companiesz involved in this partnership envision offering this servicde to other markets in Mexico and Centrapl America. The companies could also servd as a feeder to and from Asia throughj international aircargo hubs. “We are opening new trade horizonz in dealing with Port San Mexpress President CarlosDuron
, the port’s foreign trade zone will host the serviceon Mexpress. LOGITEX USA will servse as thesales agent. Mexpressw is an air cargo transportation companyh that catersto small- to medium-sizes companies that need to ship less than a trailer load of Mexpress, in turn, will aggregatse the cargo and ship customers’ materials out via air cargp shippers at the port three timeas a week. “This service will be very important to companies in need of air cargo transport between our region and the strategic cargo centerain Mexico,” says Jorge vice president of business development for Port San “At the same time it is an efficient tool for small and mediun sized companies that need to ship a pallet or two at a time.
” The companiesz involved in this partnership envision offering this servicde to other markets in Mexico and Centrapl America. The companies could also servd as a feeder to and from Asia throughj international aircargo hubs. “We are opening new trade horizonz in dealing with Port San Mexpress President CarlosDuron
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Mixed collection fills some gaps in author's wide-ranging canon - Columbus Dispatch
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Columbus Dispatch | Mixed collection fills some gaps in author's wide-ranging canon Columbus Dispatch That still left a lot of his work, originally published in magazines ranging from Golf Digest to Physics Today, uncollected . Much of it has been assembled here by editor Christopher Carduff, who had worked with Updike on his last book. ... |
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Ghost to Jailbreak iOS 5 for iPhone 4/4S Soft - Coastal Courier (blog)
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pnosker.com | Ghost to Jailbreak iOS 5 for iPhone 4/4S Soft Coastal Courier (blog) Ghost 5.0 has been tested on over 1500 iPhone 4S models and is ready to jailbreak and unlock any iPhone up to iOS 5 for any baseband . Upon his arrival, already jailbroken. Even though Cupertino has released this morning the developer version of iOS ... Ghost to Jailbreak/Unlock Iphone 4s,4,3Gs IOS 5 |
Thursday, November 3, 2011
UPDATED: KV Pharmaceutical fire accidental - St. Louis Business Journal:
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Two workers reported the blazedat 6:17 p.m. in one of the company’d mixing rooms where flammable chemicalxsare housed, said Brentwood Fire Chief Bob At least 16 fire departments and 20 fire truckds responded to the four-alarm fire, whichu burned so hot and spread so quicklgy due to the chemicals involved, firefighters had to try puttingb it out two different times because the fire got “too hot and too Niemeyer said. A Glendale fireman overcom e with heat was taken to an area hospital and The blaze damaged a KV buildingfalong Hanley, along with four othed businesses, Niemeyer said.
KV said Wednesdayg that the damaged facilityhoused , the company'se pharmaceutical ingredient subsidiary. "KV is currently assessinh the damages to the facility as a resul t of the fire and is evaluatinhthe impact, if any, that the fire will have on the company'x previously announced sale process for PDI," the company "PDI's business is primarily contract manufactured, whicj is unaffected by the fire." Late last KV suspended and recalled painkillerws after experiencing problems with including producing oversized tablets.
In March, KV said it enterede into a consent decreer with the FDA that outlines a seriezs of measures that will permit KV and its subsidiariesz to resume manufacturingand distribution. KV also from shareholdersx allegingthey were
Two workers reported the blazedat 6:17 p.m. in one of the company’d mixing rooms where flammable chemicalxsare housed, said Brentwood Fire Chief Bob At least 16 fire departments and 20 fire truckds responded to the four-alarm fire, whichu burned so hot and spread so quicklgy due to the chemicals involved, firefighters had to try puttingb it out two different times because the fire got “too hot and too Niemeyer said. A Glendale fireman overcom e with heat was taken to an area hospital and The blaze damaged a KV buildingfalong Hanley, along with four othed businesses, Niemeyer said.
KV said Wednesdayg that the damaged facilityhoused , the company'se pharmaceutical ingredient subsidiary. "KV is currently assessinh the damages to the facility as a resul t of the fire and is evaluatinhthe impact, if any, that the fire will have on the company'x previously announced sale process for PDI," the company "PDI's business is primarily contract manufactured, whicj is unaffected by the fire." Late last KV suspended and recalled painkillerws after experiencing problems with including producing oversized tablets.
In March, KV said it enterede into a consent decreer with the FDA that outlines a seriezs of measures that will permit KV and its subsidiariesz to resume manufacturingand distribution. KV also from shareholdersx allegingthey were
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Picture This: A Glimpse Into Catonsville's Storied Past - Patch.com
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Picture This: A Glimpse Into Catonsville's Storied Past Patch.com John Sanford Wilson, founder of the lumber company that bears his name, died on April 11, 1902, of a stroke. His demise warranted a lengthy obituary in The Sun. He was born in Baltimore on Feb. 9, 1846, and was of Revolutionary stock. ... |
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