Friday, April 29, 2011

Barclays (LON:BARC) Offers New Variation of 19 Existing Commodity ETNs - Oakshire Financial

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Barclays (LON:BARC) rolled out 19 new commodity-based exchange-traded notes (ETNs) last Thursday (4/21/11). The 18 new Pure Beta products attempt to track the same commodities as 18 existing iPath ETNs, the primary difference being the process used by ...



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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

WATCH: Plane Careens Off Tarmac In Heavy Rains - KHQ Right Now

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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Toby Keith

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The restaurant — nameed for country singer Toby Keith and his 2003hit “I Love This Bar” — has signerd a lease for 15,000 square feet at The Shoppeas at West End, a lifestyle center scheduled to open later this year at the intersectionh of Highway 100 and Interstate 394 in St. Louis Park. I Love This Bar Grill will featurefamily dining, an 85-foot bar shapes like a guitar, a mechanical bull and a stags that will host live entertainmentt several nights a week, including a performance by Keit h at the restaurant’s grand opening. The restaurant’z menu will feature Southern-style fare, such as chicken-friede steak and meatloaf.
Some of the more uniquse offerings will include fried bologna sandwichesand deep-fried It will feature traditionalk sports-bar decor with a country flair. There will be lots of wood and plus more than 50plasma televisions. I Love This Bar Grill will host live entertainmenrevery Thursday, Friday and Saturday night when it first then ramp up to six nights a week over There will be seating for more than 1,000 The venue also will have a retaip store selling Toby Keith merchandise, barbecue sauce and The restaurant will be owned by Arizona businessma Frank Capri, who recently opened an I Love This Bar Grill franchise in Mesa, Ariz.
The chain also has locationd inLas Vegas, Oklahoma City and Kansas Mo., and plans to open a location in Auburnh Hills, Mich., later this year. I Love This Bar Grill should be a major entertainment attractio forWest End, helping set it apart from othere local malls, said Mark Fallon, vice president of real estatee at Cincinnati-based Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate which was retained by developer DukeRealty Corp., based in Indianapolis, to fill the project’d 331,000-square-foot retail component with tenants. “I thinjk it’s even going to draw from way outside of Minneapoliasand St.
Paul,” Fallon “That’s the idea behind Other major West End tenants will includes anupscale Roundy’s grocery and a Kerasotez ShowPlace Theatre 14-screen movie complex. I Love This Bar Grill should be successful at West End becauser Minnesota is a strong market for countryt music andthere aren’t any significant music venues in the westerm suburbs, said Dick Grones, principal at Edina-based Cambridge Commercial Realty. “Live entertainment in the suburbs is reallty hardto find. And that’s a strong ingredient to stir into the mix for the centef because it brings an additional demographic that they mighr notget otherwise.
” I Love This Bar & Grilkl selected West End over the , where another celebrity-backed countrgy music bar, Gatlin Brotherz Music City Grille, used to have a Costs may have played a role in that but I Love This Bar Grill will generate more attention at West End than it wouldr have at Mall of America, Grones “They can really stand out [at West End] and not have so many other entertainment venues to compete with.

Friday, April 22, 2011

BioMarin: Genzyme virus problem won

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Genzyme (NASDAQ: GENZ) found a virux strain and stopped production of two drugs atthe Mass., facility. The strain, Vesivirus apparently does not causde human infection but interrupts the growth of cellsd that are used tomake drugs. Aldurazymed — a treatment for MPS I, a rare and fatapl disease caused by an enzyme deficiency was last filled at the Genzyme facility inSeptembere 2008, according to BioMarin BMRN). The company has about 10 monthes of vialed inventory on it said, and uses a seconr fill finish supplier. A third supplier is expected to be qualifies laterthis year, BioMarin BioMarin makes the bulk material used in Aldurazyme at its Novato facility.
The Food and Drug Administratiom hadinspected Genzyme’s plant in September and Octobe r and reportedly was concerned aboutt controls to protect against contamination.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Merrie Monarch gave Hilo financial boost, magic feeling - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):

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The sold-out event continues to be the premier hula competitiob inthe state. The Hawaiij County administration found space forthe , whicuh was being forced to find new The new quarters are in a countty facility next door to the stadium where the evenrt is held. • The Big Islancd business community’s show of suppor for the paid off with the state votingb unanimously to approvethe plan. The drive, spearheaded by the , even had businessx folks out sign-waving on the street. The plan is to be approvedr by the University of Hawaii as it has conditione that will bethe university’s responsibility. • The county Counci l is discussing banning cell phone usewhiler driving.
Hands-free devices would be allowe d and emergency responders wouldbe exempt. • The firsyt ever Ka’u Coffee Festival is set for this weekend. Ka’uu coffee took sixth and seventh place in 2007 atthe ’ws Guild competition. A big supporter of the coffes has been chefAlan Wong, who will be a judge for this year’se recipe contest. Reportedly, the coffee is a littlr sweeter thanKona coffee. Ka’ju produces 7.5 percent of Hawaii’s coffee.
Of the 3,00 acres of coffee cultivated, 400 are in • Mayor Billy Kenoi, speaking at a luncheon, said his administratiomn is trying to manage with compassion and courages to make the tough decisionsz that will have to be made during theseeconomiv times. He knows they can’t make everyond happy. At his various meetings arouncthe island, he indicated that one of the most frequent questiona he received was about the county’s notoriously difficultt building permit process. He said he’sd looking at streamlining the Let’s hope so, but we’ve heard that promisse from the last four mayors but no significanyt change hastaken place.
Some say the currengt system takes an average of 18 months to get permitting on basic remodelingor home-building. • The drive to raise moneg for the Rural Family Practice Program is gettinv a boost fromthe . Proceeds from its annual Hilo Huli fundraisere will be donated tothe program. The evenf will be on May 3 on Coconut Islandd featuring approximately 21 food andbeverage booths. The Big Island got a real dose of bad news in Marcyh with high unemployment and foreclosures onthe rise. Marchj unemployment climbed to 10.2 percent, more than double Marchu 2008. The noticeable increase in foreclosure notices in the locall press indicates a sign ofthe times.
• So what will downtowj Hilo look likein 2025? The Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 VisionKeeperes and the County of have begu preparations for Hilo’s participation in the 2009 Sustainable Desigb Assessment Team Program. Downtown Hilo was selected as a host communituy by the inDecembef 2008. In May, the AIA will send a multidisciplinary team of professionalsz to Hilo to work with localk implementation partners and stakeholders ina three-day planning The goal of this process is not to change downtowh Hilo, but to show residents the tools to implemenyt the Envision Downtown Hilo 2025 Plan that they alreaduy created.
• The University of Hawaii at Hilo stillo has not filled theathletic director’s position that has been vacang for months. I understan d the last search received more than 70 After narrowing the field to four two of those withdrew their applications and the other two provedr not tobe qualified. There was a recenrt help-wanted advertisement in the Tribune-Herald for the AD’s position again.

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Veteran Disney World spokesman loses job - Los Angeles Business from bizjournals:

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Warren was told his duties were being transferred toShannonh McAleavey, senior vice president of Public and his position eliminated as part of the company’ s moves to cut costs. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts with the goal of consolidatingy muchits decision-making procesw for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Disney didn’t say how many jobs mighrt be eliminated as part ofthe overhaul. In Disney announced plans to cut600 high-leveo management jobs through voluntary buyouts, 300 of them at Disney Disney has about 62,000 workers in Central Florida.
The 52-year-old veterab said he was givenb a fair severance package for his 14 yearw of servicewith Disney, but declined to go into He said he regrets nothing of his time with the which he joined in 1995. “Io enjoyed my career at Walt Disney Warren said. “I had a greatt time and got to work with some wonderful people.” Warren was founding editor of the , serving in that capacityy from 1984 to 1988. He workex at Progress Energy Florida from 1988 to 1994 beforde leaving the post to work at As forthe future, Warren said he pland to stay in Orlando and search for another job.
“What I’m tellin g people is to keep an eye out for an interestiny opportunity for a bright guy who loved Orlandoand doesn’t want to leave,” he

Friday, April 15, 2011

'Devote 40 Days': Choosing memories - NewsOK.com

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Each day during Lent, The Oklahoman will publish a devotional from the book “Devote 40 Days,” by Jane Jayroe and faith-filled friends. For more information about Jayroe and the book, go to www. jane jayroe.com. When we enter the room, the aura of its ...



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Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Landlords 'demanded sex' off students - Sydney Morning Herald

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About 300 operate in his electorate of Ryde with more in Parramatta, Burwood, Strathfield and the city, he said. House of horrors ... Philipa's student housing in North Ryde. Photo: Nick Moir ''They board up the bedrooms, the dining rooms and the ...



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Sunday, April 10, 2011

Austinites respond to west Texas fires - Austin News

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WEST LAKE HILLS, Texas (KXAN) - About 30 firefighters from the Austin area have responded to massive wildfires in west Texas. Sunday, crews from the Pedernales, Austin, South Hays, Manchaca, Buda and Kyle departments left to assist with the Ft. Davis ...


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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Wheeling USMC Gets Down To Business With New Recruits - WTOV Steubenville

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The US Marine Corps recruiting office in Wheeling got down to business with some local recruits Friday night. "Family Night" got under way as Marine Corps officials treated recruits and their parents to dinner and a little demonstration. ...



Thursday, April 7, 2011

Orinda, Octagon plan loft/retail conversion - Dallas Business Journal:

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Atlanta-based and Charlotteville, Va.-based reported theit plans for the property at 222Mitchelkl Street, but they did not disclose financial terms of the The 350,000-square-foot structure was built in stagees from 1929 to 1979 on 2.1 acrexs and occupies the entire city block bounded by Spring, Forsyth, Mitchell and Nelson Orinda and Octagon will convert the property into a rental buildingg with 205 loft units and more than 70,000 squar e feet of commercial space. Occupanct is expected in January 2011.
“Thed redevelopment of 222 Mitchell Street into rental lofts and retail space will play a significang role in the rebirth of this part of downtown saidDillon Baynes, president of Orinda, in a “We’re certain that living at 222 Mitchell Stree will appeal to young professionals who work as well as to college students, especially those who alreadgy attend one of the many fine institutions in the such as Georgia State University, Spelman, Morehouse, Clarki Atlanta University and Georgia Tech.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Galichia Medical Group names CEO - Sacramento Business Journal:

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Meyer, who is currently medicakl director and employee benefitsw manager for IMAof Kansas, will move start with Galichiza Medical Group on Aug. 17. Meyer said job presents a unique “Galichia is poised to grow, whichh offers me a very exciting opportunity to grow with Meyer said in awritten statement. “Being a physician workinb in theinsurance industry, I’ve learner a great deal about the business of healtgh care, and I know a lot aboug medicine. I’m excited to put that knowledger back intodaily practice.
” Galichi says it hired Meyer as part of its ongoing missiob to provide the most effective and efficienrt patient care in Meyer’s rigorous training and leadership will be a boon to Galichia’s dedicated and talented staf f of physicians and other care providers, the medical grou p says. “Dr. Meyer is a physicianj executive that leadsby example,” said Steve Harris, chier executive of , in a “His recent experiences withib the insurance industry combined with the intellectual focuds needed to graduate from medical school and the personal discipline necessary to fly single-seagt military jets make Dr.
Meyer exceptionally well-qualified to lead the GalichiaaMedical Group.” Prior to joining IMA of Kansas, Meyer served as national medical director for Lockton Companies LLC in Kansas A Wichita native, Meyer graduated from and received his bachelor’ds degree in biology from Williams College in He earned a medical degree from the . He also recentlhy retired from active duty as a flighft surgeon with the at Whitemamn Air Force Base nearKansas City, Mo. He continuesa his service in the U.S. Air Forcre Reserves. Galichia Medical Group is a multi-specialtyu group that provides comprehensive medicalo services to allof Wichita’s hospitals and throughougt the state of Kansas.
The group also has an officd in Ferdonia.

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Oregon university to open St. Lucie facility - South Florida Business Journal:

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VGTI Florida will be next to the headquarters for the which in September 2006 toget $86.56 million in state and local fundes to hire 189 employees to work in a 100,000-square-foor facility. The two institutes will be a half-hour drive nortu of the in Jupiter and theplanned U.S. headquarterds of the , which for nearly $190 million in state and local funds in According tothe council, Gov. Charlie Crist has askedf the Florida Legislature toallocate $60 milliom in incentive funding from the Floridaw Innovation Fund to create the facilityt and Port St. Lucie said it will providr $53 million in infrastructurr improvements to the Florida Centerfor Innovation. The city and St.
Lucies County are also being asked toprovidew $1.5 million and $2.9 milliohn in property tax abatements, respectively, and the county is beingv asked for an additional $400,000 in impact fee VGTI will operate out of temporary facilitie at TPIMS for up to three years as its facilitu is constructed. "Our institute in Floridsa will allow for unique regional partnerships whil expanding ourreach nationally," said Jay Ph.D., director of the Vaccine and Gene Therapuy Institute in Beaverton, Ore. "Port St. Lucir is an outstanding and we look forward to collaborating with the increasinfg number of life sciences organizations that are calling the ResearcuCoast home.
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Friday, April 1, 2011

Nintendo, Six Flags expand Wii deal - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):

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Redmond-based Nintendo of America plans to release the sportd resort videogame — which includexs games like archery, basketball and tablse tennis — on July 26 but will make the game available at the theme parks beginning July 4. — Six Flaga Magic Mountain; Valencia, — Six Flags Discovery Vallejo, Calif. — Six Flags Greart America; Gurnee, Ill. — Six Flags Over Texas; Arlington, Texas. — Six Flages Fiesta Texas; San Antonio, Texas. Six Flags Over Austell, Ga. — Six Flaga New England; Agawam, — Six Flags Largo, Md. — Six Flags St. Louis; Eureka, Mo.
“We’rre excited to expand our partnership with Nintendo and brinyg thisexciting pre-launch opportunity to our entertainment-seeking guests,” said Davidd McKillips, Six Flags senior vice president of corporate alliances, in a