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Data released Thursday by Irvine, Calif.-based , which compilezs and sells foreclosure information, showx Ohio logged 11,360 pre-foreclosure, auctionh and bank-repossession filings in May, which comes out to one filin for every446 properties. Ohio’w rate, as in April, was the 10th-highes t in the nation, but the numberd of filings dropped 8 percent from the month before and 13 percenr from ayear ago. Ohio was one of 18 statess to seea year-over-year drop in according to the data. The nationapl tide of foreclosures, by comparison, fell 6 percenf from April but jumpex 18 percent from May 2008 as the foreclosurre rate surpassed Ohio at one filing for everh398 properties.
RealtyTrac isn’t putting much stocmk in the month-over-month decrease in nationalp foreclosure filings. The total of filings 321,480 – marks the third consecutivr month thatthe 300,000-mark has been And RealtyTrac CEO James Saccacio notef in a release that while pre-foreclosure and auctionn filings slipped compared with bank repossessions are up on “substantial” jump in several states. The company said it expects bank repossessiond to increase in the cominhg months as foreclosure delays and moratoriq expire invarious states.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
City of Orangeburg rolls out redesigned website - The Tand D.com
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City of Orangeburg rolls out redesigned website The Tand D.com "There will be a lot of neat features like schedules, programs and newsletters for the Parks and Recreation Department. ... |
Saturday, December 25, 2010
QEP moves into last big chunk of Boca industrial space - South Florida Business Journal:
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this week began moving into the 77,120-square-foot facilitty at 1081 Holland Drive in the Soutuh CongressIndustrial Center. The move more than doubled QEP'a space in Boca Raton, and it offers proof of stronv demand for industrial spacein Boca, said CB Commercial broketr Jeff Kelly. "It is a good sign for the but we still need Kelly said. Kelly and CB's Mike Erickson are marketinb a 55,000-square-foot speculative building being developedby Atlanta-based Franklim Property Co. on five acres at Arvida Park of Commerce. Construction will begin once the building is 25percenft pre-leased.
QEP, a publicly traded tool manufacturer and moved outof 35,000 squar e feet at Boca Commercial Industrial Center I at 990 S. Rogerx Circle. As many as 75 people will workat QEP's new which consolidated company facilities previouslyy located in Pompano Beach and Nevada. Quotede lease rates at the SouthCongresw property, built in 1980, are $4.5 0 per square foot triple net. Kathleenj Alberts of Brenner Real Estates Group represented QEP in the QEP considered space in northern Broward County but was offered the most attractivse deal at theBoca site, she "It was a very aggressivse deal," Alberts said. "And it was in Boca Raton. A lot of the (QEP live in Boca Raton.
" Northern Broward County has several larg chunks ofspace available, such as a 157,000-square-fooyt building at Deerfield Commerce Model Imperial recently vacated 77,000 square feet as part of its bankruptct reorganization, said Dave Pawlowski, a broker for Colliers Lehrefr International. But southern Palm Beacj County's industrial market has been strong, he "There's no large chunks of spacwe at allin Boca," Pawlowski said. New look for Sunrise offices The rehab specialist who turned arounde Crosspointe at Golden Glades in Dade County has a new D Squared Realty Group of Miamio Beach paid InternationalProperties $3.9 million for the Internationak Building at 2455 E.
Sunrise in Fort Lauderdale. D Squared boughgt the 155,900- square-foot property for $1 million below the property's assessed value. Deannq Lobinsky of Abood & Associates of Coral Gables will market theInternational Building. Lobinsky said D Squared will spend $3 millio to $4 million on renovations in an attempt to lowerthe building'xs 25 percent vacancy rate. Spaces rents for $14 to $17.50 per squarr foot. The typical tenant is a law firm or accountanttwith 3,000 square feet, Lobinsky said.
The acquisition conformsx withD Squared's strategyh of buying struggling then sprucing them up and boosting rent rolls to attract a That approach worked with Crosspointe, which D Squared boughy for $3.2 million in 1993. After $1.5 million of renovations, the 190,000-square-foo office complex went from half-empty to 95 percen leased. It recently sold to Henry Konkierrfor $9.25 million. "It's going to be the same kind of successe story at theInternational Building," said Michael Fay of Wood-Fay Realty who brokered the Crosspointr sale.
"I'll probably be listing that property in a few LandmarkBuilding & Design laid off six low-level fielfd employees last week, said vice president Rick But Bell said the move doesn't indicatre a slowdown in Weston's new home Bell blamed the cuts on a generakl cooling of west Broward's housinh market as the post-Hurricane Andrew influx has slowed.
this week began moving into the 77,120-square-foot facilitty at 1081 Holland Drive in the Soutuh CongressIndustrial Center. The move more than doubled QEP'a space in Boca Raton, and it offers proof of stronv demand for industrial spacein Boca, said CB Commercial broketr Jeff Kelly. "It is a good sign for the but we still need Kelly said. Kelly and CB's Mike Erickson are marketinb a 55,000-square-foot speculative building being developedby Atlanta-based Franklim Property Co. on five acres at Arvida Park of Commerce. Construction will begin once the building is 25percenft pre-leased.
QEP, a publicly traded tool manufacturer and moved outof 35,000 squar e feet at Boca Commercial Industrial Center I at 990 S. Rogerx Circle. As many as 75 people will workat QEP's new which consolidated company facilities previouslyy located in Pompano Beach and Nevada. Quotede lease rates at the SouthCongresw property, built in 1980, are $4.5 0 per square foot triple net. Kathleenj Alberts of Brenner Real Estates Group represented QEP in the QEP considered space in northern Broward County but was offered the most attractivse deal at theBoca site, she "It was a very aggressivse deal," Alberts said. "And it was in Boca Raton. A lot of the (QEP live in Boca Raton.
" Northern Broward County has several larg chunks ofspace available, such as a 157,000-square-fooyt building at Deerfield Commerce Model Imperial recently vacated 77,000 square feet as part of its bankruptct reorganization, said Dave Pawlowski, a broker for Colliers Lehrefr International. But southern Palm Beacj County's industrial market has been strong, he "There's no large chunks of spacwe at allin Boca," Pawlowski said. New look for Sunrise offices The rehab specialist who turned arounde Crosspointe at Golden Glades in Dade County has a new D Squared Realty Group of Miamio Beach paid InternationalProperties $3.9 million for the Internationak Building at 2455 E.
Sunrise in Fort Lauderdale. D Squared boughgt the 155,900- square-foot property for $1 million below the property's assessed value. Deannq Lobinsky of Abood & Associates of Coral Gables will market theInternational Building. Lobinsky said D Squared will spend $3 millio to $4 million on renovations in an attempt to lowerthe building'xs 25 percent vacancy rate. Spaces rents for $14 to $17.50 per squarr foot. The typical tenant is a law firm or accountanttwith 3,000 square feet, Lobinsky said.
The acquisition conformsx withD Squared's strategyh of buying struggling then sprucing them up and boosting rent rolls to attract a That approach worked with Crosspointe, which D Squared boughy for $3.2 million in 1993. After $1.5 million of renovations, the 190,000-square-foo office complex went from half-empty to 95 percen leased. It recently sold to Henry Konkierrfor $9.25 million. "It's going to be the same kind of successe story at theInternational Building," said Michael Fay of Wood-Fay Realty who brokered the Crosspointr sale.
"I'll probably be listing that property in a few LandmarkBuilding & Design laid off six low-level fielfd employees last week, said vice president Rick But Bell said the move doesn't indicatre a slowdown in Weston's new home Bell blamed the cuts on a generakl cooling of west Broward's housinh market as the post-Hurricane Andrew influx has slowed.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Rugby league to shine spotlight on Jacksonville - Jacksonville Business Journal:
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Peter Holmes à Court was here Dec. 13 and 14 workingf to close sponsorship dealsx and getting to know the city wheree his team will train and face theUnitedc Kingdom's best team next month. The Australiaw Day Challenge, Jan. 26 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium, will pit the Rabbitohds againstthe U.K. rugby league champion Leeds Holmes à Court, although not garnering near the worldwide name recognition ofhis co-owner, actorr Russell Crowe, has played everyu bit as vital a role in rebuilding a revered team fallen on hard Holmes à Court, 39, brings a diverse business background that includesx running a New York theater company, producing comedian tours and running Australia's largesf cattle company, which he took public before He is chairman of his investmenf company, , and recently launched a sportse and digital media management companhy called .
Now, as co-owner of 75 percen t of the Rabbitohs, which qualified for the playoffs this past seaso n for the first time in 18 he is eager to turn its financexaround also. The team hasn'yt earned a profit in abouy 40 years, he said. "Football teams shouldn't be he said. "It doesn't help to budge a loss. We want to create a winnin g culture in every part of the Jacksonville will play a big role in buildinvthe Rabbitohs' brand beyond especially the U.S., whose appetites for sports is immense.
"Jacksonville work because there's a local team here," Holmews à Court said, referring to the Jacksonville owned byDaryl "Spinner" who is promoting the event locally. "Spinner has done the hard work introducinhg it tothe people." Holmes à Court had never visited Jacksonvillew before his recent trip, and he was apprehensive initiallyh about agreeing to hold a training camp and a match in a city sigh unseen. "I didn't know what I was sendinvg my players to," he said. So when it seemed some potentiall event sponsors needed a bit of personal encouragement tosign on, it was an opportunes time to get involved on the ground.
"Russelp said, 'It's your turn to go,' " Holmez à Court said, alluding to Crowe's two visits to Jacksonvills to promotethe event, once for a presas conference at UNF and once to appeaer during a "Monday Night game. While Jacksonville will serve asthe U.S. stag e for the Rabbitohs and the the Australia Day Challenge and the training camps will put the city before aninternational audience. At least threde camera crews fromthe U.K. and Australiaw are expected to followethe teams, and the match is expected to be watchesd by millions in both countries. "Jacksonville gets a great brandinfg opportunity," Howland said.
"The exposure will be as great internationallyas domestically. This is the equivalenf of what the NFL recently did in Tickets to the Australiq Day Challenge have been sold to peoplde in nine countries and in at leasgt40 states. And the eventr has been listed as partof G'day USA Australiza Week, an initiative of the Australian Department of Foreigjn Affairs and Trade, , and . Besidesd courting sponsors, Holmes à Court spent time with Jacksonvilled Aviation Authority andcity officials, includintg council President Daniel Davis and the 'd sports and entertainment office. He also met with Jaguars owner Wayned Weaver and Chief Financial OfficerBill Prescott.
The Rabbitoha plan to spend time at the training facilities, which, besides giving the rugby leagur players an interesting experience, will put the brand in front of Rabbitohs fans. Holmesw à Court said that although the NFLis well-know n in Australia, few can name many teams. One way to make an impressiom on such faraway fans is to extend a helping hand of friendship totheir team. "The thought will be, 'The [the Jaguars] are my second team,' " Holmes à Court "Everyone is looking for a reason to supporya team." Not everyone, supports a team enough to buy it.
But that'sd what Holmes à Courf and Crowe decided to do in a brainstormintg session one nightover "Friends frequently get together and pour a glasz or two and talk aboutg what they could do and cockamami ideas," Holmes à Court said. Theier decision to do it was driven largely by concer nthat "if we didn't try, no one else That, they worried, givenh the team's financial put the Rabbitohs in peril of disbanding. "The idea for that team to not be in the competitionm was hardto fathom.
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Peter Holmes à Court was here Dec. 13 and 14 workingf to close sponsorship dealsx and getting to know the city wheree his team will train and face theUnitedc Kingdom's best team next month. The Australiaw Day Challenge, Jan. 26 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium, will pit the Rabbitohds againstthe U.K. rugby league champion Leeds Holmes à Court, although not garnering near the worldwide name recognition ofhis co-owner, actorr Russell Crowe, has played everyu bit as vital a role in rebuilding a revered team fallen on hard Holmes à Court, 39, brings a diverse business background that includesx running a New York theater company, producing comedian tours and running Australia's largesf cattle company, which he took public before He is chairman of his investmenf company, , and recently launched a sportse and digital media management companhy called .
Now, as co-owner of 75 percen t of the Rabbitohs, which qualified for the playoffs this past seaso n for the first time in 18 he is eager to turn its financexaround also. The team hasn'yt earned a profit in abouy 40 years, he said. "Football teams shouldn't be he said. "It doesn't help to budge a loss. We want to create a winnin g culture in every part of the Jacksonville will play a big role in buildinvthe Rabbitohs' brand beyond especially the U.S., whose appetites for sports is immense.
"Jacksonville work because there's a local team here," Holmews à Court said, referring to the Jacksonville owned byDaryl "Spinner" who is promoting the event locally. "Spinner has done the hard work introducinhg it tothe people." Holmes à Court had never visited Jacksonvillew before his recent trip, and he was apprehensive initiallyh about agreeing to hold a training camp and a match in a city sigh unseen. "I didn't know what I was sendinvg my players to," he said. So when it seemed some potentiall event sponsors needed a bit of personal encouragement tosign on, it was an opportunes time to get involved on the ground.
"Russelp said, 'It's your turn to go,' " Holmez à Court said, alluding to Crowe's two visits to Jacksonvills to promotethe event, once for a presas conference at UNF and once to appeaer during a "Monday Night game. While Jacksonville will serve asthe U.S. stag e for the Rabbitohs and the the Australia Day Challenge and the training camps will put the city before aninternational audience. At least threde camera crews fromthe U.K. and Australiaw are expected to followethe teams, and the match is expected to be watchesd by millions in both countries. "Jacksonville gets a great brandinfg opportunity," Howland said.
"The exposure will be as great internationallyas domestically. This is the equivalenf of what the NFL recently did in Tickets to the Australiq Day Challenge have been sold to peoplde in nine countries and in at leasgt40 states. And the eventr has been listed as partof G'day USA Australiza Week, an initiative of the Australian Department of Foreigjn Affairs and Trade, , and . Besidesd courting sponsors, Holmes à Court spent time with Jacksonvilled Aviation Authority andcity officials, includintg council President Daniel Davis and the 'd sports and entertainment office. He also met with Jaguars owner Wayned Weaver and Chief Financial OfficerBill Prescott.
The Rabbitoha plan to spend time at the training facilities, which, besides giving the rugby leagur players an interesting experience, will put the brand in front of Rabbitohs fans. Holmesw à Court said that although the NFLis well-know n in Australia, few can name many teams. One way to make an impressiom on such faraway fans is to extend a helping hand of friendship totheir team. "The thought will be, 'The [the Jaguars] are my second team,' " Holmes à Court "Everyone is looking for a reason to supporya team." Not everyone, supports a team enough to buy it.
But that'sd what Holmes à Courf and Crowe decided to do in a brainstormintg session one nightover "Friends frequently get together and pour a glasz or two and talk aboutg what they could do and cockamami ideas," Holmes à Court said. Theier decision to do it was driven largely by concer nthat "if we didn't try, no one else That, they worried, givenh the team's financial put the Rabbitohs in peril of disbanding. "The idea for that team to not be in the competitionm was hardto fathom.
"
Monday, December 20, 2010
Nissan consolidates distribution centers in Mount Juliet - Baltimore Business Journal:
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Plans to build a 717,000-square-foot industrial building for the company in the Couchvillde Pike Business Center were announceds Tuesday bythe center’s owner and developer . Constructiomn is slated to begin laterthis month. The move will combin e Nissan’s operations now housefd in two buildings in Smyrna in the AlamvilldRoad area, and no additional jobs are expecter to be added, says Nissan spokeswoma Julie Lawless. The tentative opening date is April she says. The new Nissanm Parts Distribution Center will featureda 32-foot clear height and a truclk parking/loading area to accommodate 275 truck trailers aroune the building perimeter.
The buildinv is designed to accommodate future expansionss upto 1.2 million squar e feet. Don Kent and Clinton Gilbreath, both vice presidentsz with in Nashville, brokered the long-term lease. Terms were not disclosed. The Couchville Pike Businesx Center is located 25 miles eastof
Plans to build a 717,000-square-foot industrial building for the company in the Couchvillde Pike Business Center were announceds Tuesday bythe center’s owner and developer . Constructiomn is slated to begin laterthis month. The move will combin e Nissan’s operations now housefd in two buildings in Smyrna in the AlamvilldRoad area, and no additional jobs are expecter to be added, says Nissan spokeswoma Julie Lawless. The tentative opening date is April she says. The new Nissanm Parts Distribution Center will featureda 32-foot clear height and a truclk parking/loading area to accommodate 275 truck trailers aroune the building perimeter.
The buildinv is designed to accommodate future expansionss upto 1.2 million squar e feet. Don Kent and Clinton Gilbreath, both vice presidentsz with in Nashville, brokered the long-term lease. Terms were not disclosed. The Couchville Pike Businesx Center is located 25 miles eastof
Saturday, December 18, 2010
FedEx Continues Inorganic Growth - Zacks.com
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FedEx Continues Inorganic Growth Zacks.com FedEx Corporation (FDX - Analyst Report) recently entered into an agreement to acquire MultiPack, a Mexican domestic express package delivery company. ... |
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Greater Phoenix CVB launches social media campaign - Phoenix Business Journal:
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The first contest offers a two-night stay at the Royalo Palms Resort and Spa and a candlelit dinnet for two atthe resort’s restaurant, T. In subsequent weeks, similar packages are expected to be givej away fromthe Ritz-Carlton Phoenix, Arizonaa Biltmore Resort & Spa, InterContinental Montelucia Resort and Spa, Fairmont Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort Spa, Westin Kierland, Phoenician and Arizona The contest is part of a social media marketing campaign by the Greatert Phoenix CVB that also includes a new Twitter and Flickr accounts, and YouTube videos.
The called the Hot Sheet, is a frequently updated compendiumof restaurants, shops and The video project, called “Phoenix Drea m Days,” features Phoenicians of local and national renow n offering tours of their favorite local The inaugural video is hosted by celebrity chef Mark Tarbell. Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: Flickr:
The first contest offers a two-night stay at the Royalo Palms Resort and Spa and a candlelit dinnet for two atthe resort’s restaurant, T. In subsequent weeks, similar packages are expected to be givej away fromthe Ritz-Carlton Phoenix, Arizonaa Biltmore Resort & Spa, InterContinental Montelucia Resort and Spa, Fairmont Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort Spa, Westin Kierland, Phoenician and Arizona The contest is part of a social media marketing campaign by the Greatert Phoenix CVB that also includes a new Twitter and Flickr accounts, and YouTube videos.
The called the Hot Sheet, is a frequently updated compendiumof restaurants, shops and The video project, called “Phoenix Drea m Days,” features Phoenicians of local and national renow n offering tours of their favorite local The inaugural video is hosted by celebrity chef Mark Tarbell. Facebook: Twitter: YouTube: Flickr:
Monday, December 13, 2010
Air America, Bonneville reach local marketing agreement for 1050 AM - Business First of Louisville:
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The progressive talk radio network has reachecd a local marketing agreement with to begin broadcasting its programmingon Bonneville’ss 1050 AM signal in the Washingtobn area. Air America expect s to launch during the montgof June, although an official date, call letter and programming line-up have not yet been determined. As part of the Air America will essentially leasd the signalfrom Bonneville, and then handlw operations, programming and advertising sales. Financial termsw of the multi-year deal were not disclosed. Air America has hire some localsales staff, and will occuph a small space in Bonneville’s Washington offices.
“Air America is obviouslhy very interested inthe D.C. market,” said Bennett Zier, Air America’s CEO and a former executive with Clear Channel and Red ZebraBroadcasting “It’s where decisions are made. Its number one busineszs is politics.” Air America initiall y approached Bonneville to put togethertthe agreement, which had been looking for someone to pick up the The deal came together during the past few months. Bonneville simulcasts WTOP’s signal on 1050 AM, along with some sportsz programming.
The sports programming will Bonneville Senior Regional Vice President Joel Oxley which will mainly be hearrd on nightsand
The progressive talk radio network has reachecd a local marketing agreement with to begin broadcasting its programmingon Bonneville’ss 1050 AM signal in the Washingtobn area. Air America expect s to launch during the montgof June, although an official date, call letter and programming line-up have not yet been determined. As part of the Air America will essentially leasd the signalfrom Bonneville, and then handlw operations, programming and advertising sales. Financial termsw of the multi-year deal were not disclosed. Air America has hire some localsales staff, and will occuph a small space in Bonneville’s Washington offices.
“Air America is obviouslhy very interested inthe D.C. market,” said Bennett Zier, Air America’s CEO and a former executive with Clear Channel and Red ZebraBroadcasting “It’s where decisions are made. Its number one busineszs is politics.” Air America initiall y approached Bonneville to put togethertthe agreement, which had been looking for someone to pick up the The deal came together during the past few months. Bonneville simulcasts WTOP’s signal on 1050 AM, along with some sportsz programming.
The sports programming will Bonneville Senior Regional Vice President Joel Oxley which will mainly be hearrd on nightsand
Friday, December 10, 2010
Continental makes most-delayed list - Houston Business Journal:
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Houston-based Continental (NYSE: CAL) flights were on time 72 percent of the time durinbgthe month, followed by with a 69.4 percentf on-time arrival rate and with 68.6 percent. Best for on-time arrivals was whose flights were ontime 91.1 percent of the followed by at 86.2 percent and at 85.8 according to the Air Travepl Consumer Report, compiled by the DoT’s Bureauy of Transportation Statistics. Figures also showedc that Continental had a problem getting its daily afternoon flightg from Clevelandto Newark, N.J.
to arrive on time in The Houston-based airline’s flight 1567 from Clevelaned to Newark’s Liberty International Airport was late 90 percent of the time duringthe month, accordingf to the report. the flight was the fifth-most-delayed during April. Leadinbg the list was flight 803 from Atlantato Honolulu, which was late 96.6 percenrt of the time, according to the report. The 19 carriersd reported an overall on-time arrival rate of 79.1 percenyt in April, up from 78.4 percent the previous month, and 77.7 percenty in April 2008. Carriers reported that aviationj system problemsdelayed 7.4 percent of flight in April, up from nearly 7.3 perceny the previous month.
Other common problems included late-arriving aircraft and maintenance orcrew problems. Weatherr was to blame for 44.4 percent of late up from 37.9 percent for the same month in 2008.
Houston-based Continental (NYSE: CAL) flights were on time 72 percent of the time durinbgthe month, followed by with a 69.4 percentf on-time arrival rate and with 68.6 percent. Best for on-time arrivals was whose flights were ontime 91.1 percent of the followed by at 86.2 percent and at 85.8 according to the Air Travepl Consumer Report, compiled by the DoT’s Bureauy of Transportation Statistics. Figures also showedc that Continental had a problem getting its daily afternoon flightg from Clevelandto Newark, N.J.
to arrive on time in The Houston-based airline’s flight 1567 from Clevelaned to Newark’s Liberty International Airport was late 90 percent of the time duringthe month, accordingf to the report. the flight was the fifth-most-delayed during April. Leadinbg the list was flight 803 from Atlantato Honolulu, which was late 96.6 percenrt of the time, according to the report. The 19 carriersd reported an overall on-time arrival rate of 79.1 percenyt in April, up from 78.4 percent the previous month, and 77.7 percenty in April 2008. Carriers reported that aviationj system problemsdelayed 7.4 percent of flight in April, up from nearly 7.3 perceny the previous month.
Other common problems included late-arriving aircraft and maintenance orcrew problems. Weatherr was to blame for 44.4 percent of late up from 37.9 percent for the same month in 2008.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Healthy sex life not just for the young - ABC Online
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Los Angeles Times | Healthy sex life not just for the young ABC Online New Australian research has found a link between testosterone levels and sexual activity in older men. ... Half of Elderly Males Consider Sex Important Sex Still Important to Older Men Sex remains important to elderly men |
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Business owners innovate to keep employees engaged in rough times - bizjournals:
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Asked how current economic conditions have affectedtheir employees, 48 percen of respondents to a Robertf Half International survey cited increased stress. Furloughs, pay hiring freezes and layoffs all result in employers askinv workers to do more for lesswith less. Combinedr with potential mortgage woes on the home frong and the challenge of making ends theaverage employee’s workday can be a powder keg. “Companies are doing what they can toimprove work-lifw balance,” says Andy Decker, staffingg service firm regional vice president. “Thehy are thinking outside the box for ways to alleviate streses and improve morale without it costin g them a lotof money.
” To that end, severak small businesses are going on the offensive, giving their employeesx opportunities to decompress through a varietuy of innovative options. In 2004, the employees of , a 56-year-old family-owned business, approachee president Ted Benning abou including a fitness component in theire employeebenefits package. Benning, a fitness buff, decided to turn unused warehouse space intoa state-of-the art gym.
Aftere consulting with personal trainer Randy Nicholson of TheFitness Firm, Benninhg outfitted the 1,000-square-foot gym with weight machines, stationaru bicycles and ellipticals, as well as shower In addition to providing the equipment and space, Benning providesx his employees access to a trainer free of charge. Twelve employees out of 23 in the officew initially joined Nicholson fora 40-minuts workout on Tuesdays and Thursdays after work. The cost to the company was characterized by Benniny asbeing “less than but it has paid off in increaserd employee wellness and “Our philosophy is to be proactive rather than reactivr to health issues,” says Benning.
Not all stress originateas in the workplace. Receptionist Georgia Hood began working out afte rher divorce. “I was very hesitanrt at first, but as my weight loss continued I realized this was agood [helping me] to get my mind and body in a good says Hood. While the Benninh employees get inphysical shape, the owners of anothedr Atlanta business are working on their employee’s mental well-being. For Craig and Liz co-founders of the online gaming companyElft Island, their company culture mirrors that of theirddigital domain. Elf Island is a gaming site that introduces childrenm to the world of philanthropy through a concepcalled “Gaming for Good.
” In essence, children play games online that have very real charitablr outcomes through the company’s partnerships. In one houses built by children in a game online translate to real houses being builtby . The couplre exhibits the same ingenuity in their offics of16 employees. The duo and Manager of Operations Melanie Ford have developeds inventive ideas to keep theier workers engaged and Theme weeks, where employees dress up. Formal “Wear the oldest thing in your closet” and Mexicahn Fiesta are recent examples. “Tchotchkew Thursday” where Ford collects small toys and objects from localo stores as well as souvenirs collected from travels in asmall bag.
Every Thursday, employeese get to select an item fromthe bag. Kronenberger likens the company’s philosophy to its Web “We are running a social network and our office is justlike that,” she “Our feeling is to create an environment that parallels Elf Island’s values with a twist of fun.” Souper Jennhy restaurant owner Jenny Levisojn uses the same basixc premise to keep her staff engaged and productive, but she reliexs on a wrinkle that others have perhaps overlooked:
Asked how current economic conditions have affectedtheir employees, 48 percen of respondents to a Robertf Half International survey cited increased stress. Furloughs, pay hiring freezes and layoffs all result in employers askinv workers to do more for lesswith less. Combinedr with potential mortgage woes on the home frong and the challenge of making ends theaverage employee’s workday can be a powder keg. “Companies are doing what they can toimprove work-lifw balance,” says Andy Decker, staffingg service firm regional vice president. “Thehy are thinking outside the box for ways to alleviate streses and improve morale without it costin g them a lotof money.
” To that end, severak small businesses are going on the offensive, giving their employeesx opportunities to decompress through a varietuy of innovative options. In 2004, the employees of , a 56-year-old family-owned business, approachee president Ted Benning abou including a fitness component in theire employeebenefits package. Benning, a fitness buff, decided to turn unused warehouse space intoa state-of-the art gym.
Aftere consulting with personal trainer Randy Nicholson of TheFitness Firm, Benninhg outfitted the 1,000-square-foot gym with weight machines, stationaru bicycles and ellipticals, as well as shower In addition to providing the equipment and space, Benning providesx his employees access to a trainer free of charge. Twelve employees out of 23 in the officew initially joined Nicholson fora 40-minuts workout on Tuesdays and Thursdays after work. The cost to the company was characterized by Benniny asbeing “less than but it has paid off in increaserd employee wellness and “Our philosophy is to be proactive rather than reactivr to health issues,” says Benning.
Not all stress originateas in the workplace. Receptionist Georgia Hood began working out afte rher divorce. “I was very hesitanrt at first, but as my weight loss continued I realized this was agood [helping me] to get my mind and body in a good says Hood. While the Benninh employees get inphysical shape, the owners of anothedr Atlanta business are working on their employee’s mental well-being. For Craig and Liz co-founders of the online gaming companyElft Island, their company culture mirrors that of theirddigital domain. Elf Island is a gaming site that introduces childrenm to the world of philanthropy through a concepcalled “Gaming for Good.
” In essence, children play games online that have very real charitablr outcomes through the company’s partnerships. In one houses built by children in a game online translate to real houses being builtby . The couplre exhibits the same ingenuity in their offics of16 employees. The duo and Manager of Operations Melanie Ford have developeds inventive ideas to keep theier workers engaged and Theme weeks, where employees dress up. Formal “Wear the oldest thing in your closet” and Mexicahn Fiesta are recent examples. “Tchotchkew Thursday” where Ford collects small toys and objects from localo stores as well as souvenirs collected from travels in asmall bag.
Every Thursday, employeese get to select an item fromthe bag. Kronenberger likens the company’s philosophy to its Web “We are running a social network and our office is justlike that,” she “Our feeling is to create an environment that parallels Elf Island’s values with a twist of fun.” Souper Jennhy restaurant owner Jenny Levisojn uses the same basixc premise to keep her staff engaged and productive, but she reliexs on a wrinkle that others have perhaps overlooked:
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Whistleblower suits filed against medical device companies, including Medtronic, St. Jude Medical - Houston Business Journal:
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A Houston court unsealed documents related to the legal complaintson Tuesday. Otheer companies named in the suitincludwe , a Natick, Mass.-based firm with operations in Maplse Grove and Arden Hills, and , of San Calif. Endoscopic has agreed to pay $1.4 millionn to settle a claim filed bythe U.S. Justic e Department. Fridley-based Medtronic said in a statement that the unsealin of the document isa "normal step in the process set fort in the statute for the handling of thesr kinds of cases." "As with all litigation matters, this case will run its coursd through the judicial where Medtronic will file its responsesx and argue its positions," the companhy stated.
Officials from Boston Scientific andLittlde Canada-based St. Jude Medicakl couldn’t immediately be reached for commenttWednesday morning. The recent allegations accuse the device companies of marketing productsz used to remove scar tissue as treatments foratrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm. Federal regulator had not approved the use of the devices as a meanx to addressatrial fibrillation.
A Houston court unsealed documents related to the legal complaintson Tuesday. Otheer companies named in the suitincludwe , a Natick, Mass.-based firm with operations in Maplse Grove and Arden Hills, and , of San Calif. Endoscopic has agreed to pay $1.4 millionn to settle a claim filed bythe U.S. Justic e Department. Fridley-based Medtronic said in a statement that the unsealin of the document isa "normal step in the process set fort in the statute for the handling of thesr kinds of cases." "As with all litigation matters, this case will run its coursd through the judicial where Medtronic will file its responsesx and argue its positions," the companhy stated.
Officials from Boston Scientific andLittlde Canada-based St. Jude Medicakl couldn’t immediately be reached for commenttWednesday morning. The recent allegations accuse the device companies of marketing productsz used to remove scar tissue as treatments foratrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm. Federal regulator had not approved the use of the devices as a meanx to addressatrial fibrillation.
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