Monday, August 30, 2010
Cities back Brewer
That includes a 1-point increasd to the state’s 5.6 percent sales tax and $1 billionj worth of spending cuts. The grou said Wednesday that itsupports Brewer’s temporary tax spending cuts and use of federaol stimulus money to solve a $4 billiob budget deficit. “Governor Brewer’s plan is the only one proposef thus far that does not do significanyt harmto Arizona’s local governments,” said League Executive Director Ken Strobeck. Other budgeg plans at the Legislature could resulf in a sweep of money the state shares or allocates to citiessand K-12 school districts, the leaguse notes.
Brewer’s sales tax increasd would be for three years and require avoterd referendum. Anti-tax groups oppose the measure citinveconomic turmoil, but some business groupa and presidents of Arizona’s three publi c universities favor the plan. http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2009/06/01/daily44.html?surround=lfn The League, whichu represents Arizona cities and towns at the includes representativesof Peoria, Glendale, Yuma, Gilbert, Phoenix, Mesa and Tucson.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
ThermoGenesis nabs NIH grant for stem cell delivery - Sacramento Business Journal:
The two-year grant is a Phase I Small Business InnovationResearch grant. ThermoGenesise can apply for a Phase II grant afteer the two yearsare up. The Rancho Cordova-companhy will collaborate with the onthe study. “Bein awarded this grant is an important milestone for the ThermoGenesis chief executive officer Mel Engls said in anews “These funds enable us to conduct exploratory research in animal modeles to identify the best methods of combining stem cells with “The goal of this research is to provide an integratexd cell processing and delivery system designef to achieve an optimal therapeuticv effect in orthopedic applications, such as bone repair and generation.
” ThermoGenesis’ research is based on the theory that stem cellse are more effective in tissue regeneration when the are deliverecd to the body via bioengineered The company also said Wednesday that Engle was named to the boardc of directors, bringing the boardr to six members. "In his short time at ThermoGenesis, Mel has demonstratexd strong leadership skills and has implemented initiativesx to continuethe company's turnaround strategy. We look forward to his contributions as a member of the said Dr.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
Somalia: Second Journalist Slain in 2010; Censorship And Imprisonment in Puntland - AllAfrica.com
Somalia: Second Journalist Slain in 2010; Censorship And Imprisonment in Puntland AllAfrica.com Authorities in Puntland, a semi-autonomous area of Somalia, have banned journalists from interviewing rebels who are fighting this regional government. ... |
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Cogdell Spencer hikes offering to 20M shares - Charlotte Business Journal:
The Charlotte-based real estate investmeny trust priced the offeringat $3.509 per share. It says it will use the $66.8u million in proceeds to funda $50 millionn repayment on a loan held by its Erdman subsidiary, reducwe borrowings and provide workinhg capital. Cogdell Spencer closed on its purchasse of MarshallErdman & Associates Inc., a Wisconsin designer and buildert of health-care facilities throughout the Unite States, in March 2008. The company’s shares, which have tradee between $3.89 and $19.95 over the last year, closed at $4.3w Tuesday.
They dropped nearly 20 percenytin after-market trading, following the company’s announcementy that it would cut its dividend to 11 centas per share from 22.5 centsa and sell 18 million commonn shares in a publid offering. The company’s stock closed at $3.65 per share As of early May, Cogdell Spencedr had 19 million common shares registerec withthe public, says Frank Spencer, chiev executive. The company had a total of 27.5 milliohn outstanding shares and operatingpartnershiop units, which can be tendered for shareds or cash after a period of time. Spenced says the company decided onthe $3.
50 per sharre price for the stock offering earlyh Wednesday morning after the offering’z book runners took bids and orders. He says Cogdellp Spencer increased the size of its offering to 20 million sharez to raisemore “It’s a real vote of in the company, Spencer says. “The infusionb of capital allows us to reducse debt on our balance sheet and gives us the ability to implement our business plan of fully integrating serviceesfor health-care real estate.
” Cogdelll Spencer’s dividend reduction to 11 centse per share will remain in effect for the rest of the The company says it wants to maintain financial flexibilityu in light of the current state of the capitalk markets. It also citeas the increased number of shares of commonm stock expected to be outstanding after it completezs thepublic offering. The expected dividend payment are based on the assumed size of the offering and are subjectyto change, the company says. Cogdell Spenced has extended an option to the underwriters to purchasde up to an additional 3 million shares inthe offering, up from 2.7 millio shares on Tuesday.
If they exercisr their options, Cogdell Spencer will raisre a totalof $76.8 million. David one of the company’s directors, purchased 1 million shared of common stock inthe offering. Thosee shares weren’t subject to a Cogdell Spencer (NYSE:CSA) invests in specialty office buildings for themedicakl profession, including medical offices, ambulatory surgery and diagnosti c centers.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Parish to hold Katrina observance ceremony - Slidell Sentry News
Parish to hold Katrina observance ceremony Slidell Sentry News 29 at 262 Debbie Drive, between Clara and Evella, in the Slidell Carr Drive area, in observance of the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. ... |
Friday, August 20, 2010
Wyclef Jean can't run for president - MiamiHerald.com
ABC News | Wyclef Jean can't run for president MiamiHerald.com After days of examining applications, a list of 19 people eligible to run for president was released. By JACQUELINE CHARLES PETIONVILLE, Haiti -- Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean's bid to become Haiti's next president ended late Friday, after the country's ... Election council rejects Wyclef Jean's Haiti presidential candidacy Wyclef Jean vows to help Haiti after presidential bid rejected Haiti council: Wyclef Jean can't run for president |
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Thinks Obama Is Muslim, Survey Shows - FOXNews
Washington Post | Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Thinks Obama Is Muslim, Survey Shows FOXNews AP Aug. 18: President Barack Obama gestures as he speaks during a reception at the Columbus Anthenaem in Columbus, Ohio. A recent poll shows an increase in the number of Americans who incorrectly believe that Obama is a Muslim. ... Americans uncertain about Obama's faith Poll shows more Americans think Obama is a Muslim Poll: One In Five Americans Believes Obama Is A Muslim |
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Activists vow to fight on after court puts same-sex marriages on hold - CNN
CNN | Activists vow to fight on after court puts same-sex marriages on hold CNN By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) -- An appeals court ruling temporarily blocking same-sex marriages from resuming in California drew strong reactions from opponents and supporters of the state's controversial 2008 referendum on the issue. ... Prop. 8: Appeals court puts ruling on hold Headlines: Quick hits California Gay Marriage Ban Will Continue During Court Appeal |
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Pres. Obama on NY Islamic center comments - CNN
CBC.ca | Pres. Obama on NY Islamic center comments CNN Panama City, Florida (CNN) -- President Barack Obama told CNN Saturday that in defending the right of Muslims to build a community center and mosque near ground zero in a speech on Friday night, he was "not commenting on the wisdom" of the project. ... Mosque divide enters Florida politics With Remarks on Mosque, Obama Enters Risky Debate Obama redefines what he meant when he supported mosque at Ground Zero |
Friday, August 13, 2010
San Mateo County gay marriages could resume next week - San Jose Mercury News
Kansas City Star | San Mateo County gay marriages could resume next week San Jose Mercury News San Mateo County officials said they stand ready to issue gay marriage licenses next week if a judge's ruling Thursday to begin » |
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Primary winners highlight political inexperience - The Associated Press
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Monday, August 9, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Hurd walks away with more than $12 million - BusinessWeek
Sydney Morning Herald | Hurd walks away with more than $12 million BusinessWeek Mark Hurd may have been forced to resign as CEO of HP for conduct deemed inappropriate by his board, but he won't be leaving empty-handed. According to the terms of his resignation filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, ... Hewlett-Packard to Pay Hurd Severance of $12.2 Million Outgoing HP CEO Hurd Gets Hefty Severance Package >HPQ |
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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Prop 8 judge to religious believers: It's not about you - USA Today
The Hindu | Prop 8 judge to religious believers: It's not about you USA Today The ruling overturning Proposition 8 -- the ban on gay marriage in California -- is a fascinating document. If you have 20 minutes (you might skip some legalese) to read the ruling you will find Chief US District Judge Vaughn Walker's portrait of 21st ... Proposition 8 Struck Down: Do You Think Gay Marriage Should Be » |
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
At Least 3 Dead, 3 Wounded in Conn. Workplace Shooting - FOXNews
msnbc.com | At Least 3 Dead, 3 Wounded in Conn. Workplace Shooting FOXNews August 3, 2010: A company executive says a warehouse worker who had been c » |
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
BP Readies Permanent Plug of Gulf's Macondo Well After Storm Delayed Work - Bloomberg
Los Angeles Times | BP Readies Permanent Plug of Gulf's Macondo Well After Storm Delayed Work Bloomberg The Transocean Development Driller II works to drill the backup relief well at the BP Plc Macondo well site in the Gulf of Mexico. Photographer: Derick E. Hingle/Bloomberg BP Plc plans to start ... Oil-damaged wetlands may just have to wait it out New Gulf oil spill mystery: How much dispersant did BP use? Despite anger over BP spill, changes may be limited in Washington |
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