Uranium renaissance Nov 15, 2009
The company also plans to open a separate processing facility at the Moore Ranch in southern Campbell County ... - Peninsula Minerals: Owns mineral and/or surface access rights on 23,400 acres in Crook County, about 30 miles northeast of Gillette where the company is doing exploratory drilling for uranium ... The company has properties near northern Pumpkin Buttes in Campbell County where it is doing some exploratory drilling. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
A grand studio dream runs headlong into reality Nov 15, 2009
Plymouth officials have scrambled to help Plymouth Rock Studios create the 2,000 studio-related jobs the company predicts, while people mobbed job fairs to chase their dream of making it in show business ... The company, which had approved a $550 million construction loan to the studio developers, has falsely claimed credit for projects it has not been associated with ... His bankruptcy, he said, was forced on him when the company that financed his independent movies reneged on commitments,... (Boston Globe)
New breed of choppers may mean more jobs Nov 15, 2009
Meanwhile, the company's Mesa operation is promoting the aircraft, which took its first flight in September, to international customers. The company hopes to spark interest in the AH-6i at this week's air show in Dubai, said Mike Burke, director of Army rotorcraft business development for Boeing ... The company has produced five prototypes. (AZCentral -- Business)
Wind turbine blades share spotlight with Chiefs (9) Nov 15, 2009
The Fort Madison plant is the company's third blade facility. The company started building a new 48,000-square-foot paint facility behind the old Wabash National building in March. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Iberiabank Buys Two U.S. Banks as Failure Tally Increases to 123 This Year Nov 14, 2009
5 billion in deposits and 34 branches by acquiring Florida-based lenders Orion Bank and Century Bank, the company said in a statement ... 1 billion in assets, the company said ... The company took over CapitalSouth Bank and its $546 million of deposits in August. (Bloomberg -- US)
Arch signs lease for 731M tons of Mont. coal Nov 14, 2009
The company recently bought Jacobs Ranch mine and combined it with its Black Thunder operations. Archs coal production has been down in 2009 along with the rest of the coal industry, but the purchase shows the companys confidence in the future of coal. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Road around Eagle Butte complete Nov 14, 2009
Alpha spokesman Steve Laird said although construction started in March, the company has been working on the project since 2005. Eagle Butte plans to start mining on the west side of the new road in the spring. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Google to be your phone company? Nov 14, 2009
TechCrunch, which broke the news on Monday, reported that Google spent $30 million on the company. Google announced the Gizmo acquisition on Thursday afternoon Pacific Time. (CNN)
NEWT EYES 'CONTRACT WITH AMERICA 2'... Nov 14, 2009
" Federal Election Commission Records show the RNC purchases its insurance from Cigna. Two sales agents for the company said that the RNCs policy covers elective abortion. Informed of the coverage, RNC spokeswoman Gail Gitcho told POLITICO that the policy pre-dates the tenure of current RNC Chairman Michael Steele. "The current policy has been in effect since 1991, and we are taking steps to address the issue," Gitcho said. ... There is no indication that any RNC employee has used the... (The Drudge Report)
Kay Frances Gumm Wotipka Nov 14, 2009
It was a blessing for Kay to be able to enjoy the company of her family in her last days on earth. She will be truly missed by all who loved her. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 14, 2009
According to one of the former workers, Bridgeton serves as the technical command center from which the company manages all the routers and circuits carrying the company's domestic and international Internet traffic ... They both left the company in good standing ... The disclosure of the room in Bridgeton follows assertions made earlier this year by a former ATer in California, who revealed that the company had installed a secret room in a San Francisco facility and reconfigured its circuits,... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Medora sewer project nears completion Nov 13, 2009
Hunsucker discussed a bid of 1100 from Environmental Labs and a bid from Sherry Labs for 1105 and recommended hiring Environmental Labs since the company has been reliable in past dealings. Board trustees voted and approved the use of Environmental Labs for the SOC testing. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Student population expected to increase Nov 13, 2009
The company uses three methods to project future enrollment. The different methods varied slightly but Method 1 proved to be the most accurate. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Award-winning Douglas business attends International Design Conference in San Diego Nov 13, 2009
Billed as the company s 40th Anniversary annual conference, Susan Kramer had the opportunity to attend a wide range of design classes, and visit with over 500 North American business partners. Always a highlight of my year, the training provided at this annual conference not only gives my business a tremendous boost, but also offers me the opportunity to expand my product line. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Developer's Wacol 'pipe dream' not dead yet Nov 12, 2009
Metroplex general manager John Smallwood said the company was considering its options following the court defeat, but was still hoping to develop the site. "There's a lot of work to be done and we've got to go through all the issues," he told brisbanetimes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
CNN finds prime-time success elusive Nov 12, 2009
The company has built its brand on nonpartisan reporting, while CNN's audience tilts Democratic as much or more as Fox News Channel's audience is Republican ... The benefit for one arm of the company isn't worth the potential damage to others, he said ... The company has shown double-digit growth for the past few years and is on pace to continue. (MSNBC -- Television)
Obits: Hofland, Oelkers, Neff, Spernick, Stevens & Mann Nov 12, 2009
He continued in this position, growing the company to five locations. During this time the company name changed to what now is the Cenex Corporation. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Fox News is a very poor example of journalism Nov 11, 2009
" No duh. While I may not agree with what you say, it was written on the opinion page and this is your personal opinion. I'm glad to see people talking about it, and wonder if anyone will write pro or con opinion as a letter to the editor for publication? I do find it sad that people are willing to cancel subscriptions over an OPINION piece written by a specific individual. Remember, the views expressed on the opinion page do not reflect the views of the company or all the employees who work... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
'Business as usual' approach simply insufficient for a future financial market Nov 11, 2009
The company set aside $5. 35 billion for bonuses and compensation. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Sell-by buys Nov 11, 2009
But the company had very strict rules on date rotation to ensure all that they sold was of the best quality. We would have loved to give this 'out of code' - but very edible - food to charity but Health and Safety would not allow it; so it all went in the bin. (BBC News -- UK)
Area National Guard soldiers focus on weapons training Nov 11, 2009
First Lt. Matt Knoderer, the company commander with the 880th Haul Team from Perryville, fires his M-16 during weapons qualification wihle Sgt. Nathan Boyd of the 220th Engineer Company in Festus acts as his coach. - Submitted photo FORT CAMPBELL, KY Sgt. Brandon Massey realizes how important it is for a Soldier to stay proficient with the weapons because someday it could be the difference between life and death. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
> Treasurer spending $1M for review, investment advice Nov 10, 2009
Doing the work is, , a Chicago investment consultant that generated market buzz earlier this year when the U.S. Treasury Department tapped the company to help manage the securities Treasury receives in exchange for Troubled Asset Relief Program, or TARP, payments to tottering banks. Cowell, who is completing her first year on the job, hired Ennis under two contracts. (Triangle Business Journal)
* Audi, BMW report boost in fast-growing China market Nov 10, 2009
On a 10-month basis, however, overall group sales still showed a decline of 14 percent from the same period last year, and the company expects full-year sales to be 10 percent to 15 percent lower than last year. Luxury cars are nonetheless beginning to move off of dealers lots after missing out on government car-scrapping schemes that mainly boosted sales of small cars. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Mad Men season 3 finale recap: The tribe has spoken! Nov 9, 2009
"Don: And you old men love building golden tombs and sealing the rest of us in with you.Snap!Don: You're done. You know that, right? Why does he care, Coop wants to know.Don: I'm sick of being battered around like a ping pong ball. Coop isn't sure Don has the stomach for the realities.10:08 p.m.Roger's office. Coop tells Roger the deal, and that it came from Connie Hilton.Roger: Christ. From one John's bed to the next. What a joke. (No one ever puts it like Roger!)Cooper: Don and I have been... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
L&H lays off 18 Nov 8, 2009
After months of cost cutting and examination of various departments the company chose to trim 10 percent of its employees in order to stay profitable, said Mike Wandler, president ... The workers who were laid off did not receive any severance as part of the companys restructuring plan ... The restructuring will change the companys focus to give customers what they want and adapt to the customers needs amid the economic recovery. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Suspect captured in Orlando mass shooting Nov 7, 2009
Ken Jacobson, a spokesperson for the company in its Florida headquarters in Jacksonville, said he had limited information but the company Chief Operating Officer David Robertson and Senior Vice President of Transportation Joe Debs left from the Jacksonville offices en route to Orlando early Friday afternoon. People who have family members who work there can get info about loved ones by going to College Park Baptist Church, 1914 Edgewater Drive, police said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Court ends tobacco company payments in Md., Pa. Nov 7, 2009
Philip Morris USA spokesman Jack Marshall said the company was pleased with the decision and believed the Supreme Court "correctly interpreted the terms of the grower trust agreement.". The Maryland Department of Agriculture said its farmers would have stood to receive $13 million more from the Phase II agreement and Pennsylvania farmers $9 million. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
CUSD board hears charter proposal Nov 7, 2009
The company first approached the California State Office of Education seeking approval of the charter school, but was told, No, you can t do that, Salazar told CUSD. ... The company says it would want to work with school districts that approve the charter school to identify the students for its programs. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Manulife, Sun Life Post Third-Quarter Losses on Higher Reserves, Rate Cuts Nov 6, 2009
Manulife CEO , who took over in May, cut the companys dividend in half last quarter and has said he wants to build up enough capital to withstand the most odious circumstances ... Before one-time items, Toronto-based Manulife earned C$803 million, within the companys forecast of C$750 million to C$850 million ... Profit from Canada was unchanged at C$113 million, while profit from the companys so-called Asia and Japan division almost doubled to C$417 million because of stock markets.... (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Leighton divorce: who got the kids? Nov 6, 2009
In describing the abrupt exit of its chief financial officer, Scott Charlton, Leighton's chairman David Mortimer in his address yesterday praised the Texan for his role in helping the company triple in size during his six years as an employee. Scott has played a critical role in both contributing to this growth and ensuring that the company's financial position remained strong,'' Mortimer said ... In the longer term I think it will be for the benefit of the company,'' Wal said of Charlton's... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Not so true after all Nov 6, 2009
Sadly, his acceptance into the company had nothing to do with solving a puzzle. Though Will Smith does a great job depicting admirable fatherly values, in real life Gardner didnt even know where his son was the first four months of the programme. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Carly Fiorina Announces Calif. Senate Run Nov 5, 2009
Before that, she had a public falling out with HP board members, who fired her in 2005 after she pushed through the company's acquisition of Compaq Computer Corp. in a deal that caused job losses and reduced HP's value. The company has since rebounded, but opinions differ over how much credit Fiorina deserves for that ... "...Less than a month later, board brought back in Tom Perkins and forced Fiorina to resign as chairman and chief executive officer of the company.[32] The company's stock... (CBS News)
The Berkshire effect: Buffetts BNSF buy makes sense Nov 5, 2009
Control of BNSF will give the company the transportation infrastructure to carry coal from the Powder River Basin to its power plants in the Midwest ... Along with its domestic production, The Wall Street Journal reports that coal shipments from the Powder River Basin are among the growth areas for the company ... But the company will have to get rid of those shares prior to taking over BNSF.. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
City asks for landfill extension Nov 5, 2009
The company has all its necessary permits and expects to send its first shipment of waste to the Port of Longview in Washington state once it has enough trash to ship ... The company's contract calls for it to take in a minimum of 100,000 tons annually, at a cost to the city of $99. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Fiorina Announces Bid for U.S. Senate Nov 5, 2009
Before that, she had a public falling out with HP board members, who fired her in 2005 after she pushed through the company's acquisition of Compaq Computer Corp. in a deal that caused job losses and reduced HP's value. The company has since rebounded, but opinions differ over how much credit Fiorina deserves for that. (Newsmax)
N.Y. Files Antitrust Suit Against Chip Maker IntelLawsuit claims company used "illegal threats" to dominate marketplace. Nov 5, 2009
New York's attorney general on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009 hit Intel Corp. with an antitrust lawsuit, claiming the company used "illegal threats and collusion" to dominate the market for computer microprocessors ... An Intel spokesman, Chuck Mulloy, denied the latest charges, as the company has in the past, and said Intel's sales practices were legitimate ... The company has found its most sympathetic ear abroad. (ABC News -- Business)
Aviator style from 'Amelia' lands on runways, too Nov 4, 2009
The company is currently offering it in both a sleek, urban-vibe black calfskin as well as broken-in cognac. Belstaff said it is selling exceptionally well, after similar success offering a version of the leather jacket in The Aviator, the 2004 Oscar-winning movie. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Chevron Defends Use of Tapes Made by U.S. Felon for Ecuador Pollution Case Nov 4, 2009
Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- , facing a $27 billion pollution lawsuit in Ecuador, said revelations that an American who secretly recorded the judge overseeing the case was convicted of a drug-smuggling conspiracy wont affect its reliance on information in the recordings given to the company. Chevron, the second-largest U.S. oil company, said Aug. 31 that California resident Wayne Hansen was an American businessman whose tape recordings of meetings in in May and June show that the judge is... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
The Clinton Foundation's donors Nov 4, 2009
"Let me be clear: I do not view it as a recognition of my own accomplishments, but rather as an affirmation of American leadership on behalf of aspirations held by people in all nations. "To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who've been honored by this prize -- men and women who've inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace. "But I also know that this prize reflects the kind of world that... (Salon)
Give a Dollar. Share a Dream celebrates 10 years of support for Special Olympics Canada Nov 4, 2009
" Special Olympics Canada wants to be able to help as many people as possible reach their dreams through sport, as there are more than 800,000 Canadians with an intellectual disability. This year, join the Special Olympics movement and help make more dreams come true. About Special Olympics Canada Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2009, Special Olympics Canada is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through sport. It is a national not-for-profit... (Canada Newswire)
On the road to Kosciuszko Nov 3, 2009
PIPELINE LITTEROrigin Energy's increased stake in the offshore Otway gas project should help the company bypass some of the conflicts it faces on dry land. On Friday Origin's chairman, Kevin ''Harry'' McCann, copped some heated questions from a Queensland farmer whose land was crossed by one of the company's pipelines ... The farmer claimed at the Origin annual meeting that workers sent by the company had left some interesting relics behind. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Drug Company-sponsored Events For Health Professionals Fail To Disclose Financial Ties, Analysis Finds Nov 3, 2009
The authors recommend that the role of the company in suggesting the educational topic and event speakers must be revealed ... 18, 2007) Previous work has shown that, when a drug study was funded by the company that made that drug, the results might be biased in favor of that drug because the methods or analyzes were manipulated. (Science Daily)
AIG to Skip Conference Call for Second Time After Nov. 6 Earnings Release Nov 3, 2009
The company jumped 21 percent on Aug. 20 after the disclosure that he told employees I dont liquidate things, I build them ... Benmosche had to apologize on Aug. 31 for comments he made at an employee meeting that New York Attorney General was unbelievably wrong for drawing attention to the companys bonus recipients. (Bloomberg -- US)
U.S. Bancorp Acquires Nine Banks Seized by Regulators, Accelerating Growth Nov 1, 2009
We also view this type of acquisition as an efficient means of leveraging the companys capital base. The company, which in June repaid $6. (Bloomberg -- US)
New Source of Online Ad Revenue Nov 1, 2009
Salar Kamangar, Google's director for product development, said the company was continually tweaking the service and would not place it on Google's main site until it worked properly ... The company's SuperPages ... com, the company will also offer to let advertisers bid for placement and pay only for the ads that are clicked on. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
A special time at Big Bear Cabin Care Nov 1, 2009
The company offers second home owners property care and concierge services ... The company offers routine home checks, pre-arrival and post-departure services, maintenance, ongoing snow removal, weed abatement and housecleaning services. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
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The company offers second home owners property care and concierge services ... The company offers routine home checks, pre-arrival and post-departure services, maintenance, ongoing snow removal, weed abatement and housecleaning services. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Toyota Becomes First Exclusive Auto Sponsor on EBay Nov 1, 2009
"It does bring in some significant high-margin revenue to the company, but again, it's a partnership that we believe adds value to the community.". Under the new deal, Toyota is the only automaker advertising new vehicles on eBay, and has its banner, animated or interactive ads placed throughout the main eBay. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
710,000 pounds and counting Oct 31, 2009
The landfill has contracted Powder River Construction to start the grinding process, and the company will turn the tree debris into mulch. Some of the waste will become feed stock for compost. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
AG's official on leave over secret recordings Oct 31, 2009
The company gave $13,000 to Brown's campaign in June. Rosenfield said Brown's revision did not mention that the measure could increase insurance rates for some Californians. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Duff's $100 Million Hedge Fund Spending Spree Fails to Lure Any Investors Oct 31, 2009
Six years later, he sold the company to Morgan Stanley for $400 million ... Goldberg kept the company going through May 21, the day the private equity firm finished raising money for its newest fund: Lindsay Goldberg III LP. If investors knew about the Duff Capital collapse, it didnt stop Lindsay Goldberg from raising $4. (Bloomberg)
TomoTherapy to cut 10% of work force Oct 31, 2009
TomoTherapy CEO Fred Robertson said this week that the company will recognize a total restructuring charge of approximately $2. 1 million, or 4 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2009 related to the job cuts. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Head of the Class, Oct. 29 edition Oct 31, 2009
A delivery date from the company is expected soon. Please look in future Thursday Announcements for the delivery date. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
One of presidents smart grid grants will help in county Oct 30, 2009
For example, with planned improvements funded by this grant, the company will be able to receive information back from one of its substations. The meters that are used at the substations now only read one way. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Baosteel gets green light for Aquila move Oct 30, 2009
Aquila entered a trading halt this morning pending the release of the decision to the market, and the company confirmed this afternoon the deal has been given the green light by the FIRB.. The investment in the coalminer and iron ore hopeful is the Chinese steelmakers first foray into the Australian market, and interestingly, the approval was granted on the same day that Chinas vice premier, Li Keqiang, is giving a speech to the Australia China Business Council in Sydney. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Charter school vies for CUSD foothold Oct 30, 2009
Campbell said the company sent the letter to 91 school districts up and down the state ... At , the company says it is the West Coast implementation specialist group for Ed Futures, Inc. That organization, the site adds, designs, implements and manages brick-and-mortar charter schools for grades K-12 ... To do so, the company must receive approval from at least one school district in each of 14 specific counties the company lined out. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
$5000 access to Labor ministers Oct 30, 2009
Scott Gartrell, a cousin of the former Labor federal secretary Tim Gartrell, is a lobbyist who has resigned as a director of Government Relations Australia since his appointment, but still holds shares in the company. A spokeswoman for Ms Tebbutt said Mr Gartrell was ''in the process of disposing his shares. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Allegations fly against man in Chevron video Oct 30, 2009
Videos that Chevron Corp. says show judicial misconduct in an Ecuadoran lawsuit against the oil giant were made by a felon convicted of taking part in a drug-running scheme, lawyers suing the company said Thursday ... Residents of Ecuador's oil patch are suing Chevron over contaminated soil and water, and the company has frequently complained of government meddling in the case ... This summer, Chevron released videos that the company said prove that it can't get a fair trial. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
AIMCO exec to resign at year's end Oct 29, 2009
David Robertson, co-president at (AIMCO) of Denver since early this year, will resign from that and other positions with the company as of Dec. 31 to seek opportunity as a CEO, the company said Wednesday ... Robertson is also the company s chief investment officer and chief financial officer ... and has remained chairman of the company s board. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
France Telecom Profit Declines 8% as Economic Slump Pares Travel Spending Oct 29, 2009
95 billion euros in the year-earlier period, the company said in an e-mailed statement ... The company should be able to rapidly take advantage of any improvement in the economic environment, he said ... The Paris-based company has also struggled with a spate of suicides by employees -- 25 of whom took their own lives since early 2008 -- which unions blame on the companys reorganization efforts. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Iliad's Founder Niel Bring Promise of Lower Mobile-Phone Prices to France Oct 29, 2009
4 billion) mobile-phone market is a natural progression, the company said ... Iliads Reynaud said the company can easily finance its expansion into mobile services, which will require new antenna towers and other infrastructure. (Bloomberg)
Campbell sued over fragrances Oct 29, 2009
Moodform Mission claims the model kept millions of dollars in profits that she owed the company for perfumes it helped her to develop. The fragrances Campbell created with the company include Naomi Campbell, Cat Deluxe and Seductive Elixir ... In legal papers filed in New York, the company said Ms Campbell had "made millions of dollars from the sale of fragrances and cosmetics products conceptualised, created, developed and marketed" with its assistance. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
B'way reprise for Rocawear Oct 28, 2009
The company will add six floors and turn it into a boutique hotel with a rooftop club ... The company will add six floors and turn it into a boutique hotel with a rooftop club. (New York Post -- Business)
Goodman snubs ING cash call Oct 28, 2009
A New York bankruptcy judge has reportedly approved an incentive plan that offers additional bonuses to managers if they can get the company back on its feet in a shorter time period ... That bonus pool will shrink to $US5 million if the company emerges between July 1, 2010, and September 30, 2010, and no extra bonuses will be paid out if the company emerges after that ... 5 per cent of the company, has already agreed to sell a binding option over a 19. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Carthage recycling pick-up now on Tuesdays Oct 28, 2009
Cook stressed he employed local people and the company was located in Carthage so they could respond quickly to problems. The council found out they do have a firm completion date of Oct. 1, 2010, on the overlay project on Wabash Street scheduled to start in the spring. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
