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Monday, August 30, 2010
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
U.S. job picture mostly dark - Business First of Buffalo:
According to ADP, U.S. companies cut an estimate 532,000 workers from their payrollslast month. The reporgt notes losses across all sizes and categoriedsof businesses, with large-company payrolls declining Midsized businesses shed 223,00p jobs, while small businesses cut 209,000 employees. The goods-producing sectord lost 267,000 jobs, while the service-producing sector declined by 265,00o0 positions. The report also reviserd upward its estimate of job cuts in Apriklto 545,000 from 491,000. Meanwhile, Challengerd Gray & Christmas says employer announced 111,182 planned job cuts last month 16 percent fewer thanthe 132,590 announceed in April. But the May number was 7.
4 percenft higher than the 103,522 job cuts announceed for the same month ayear ago. Accordingg to the Challenger report, employers have announced 822,282 job cuts so far this That’s more than double the 394,193 announced last year through May. While job cuts remained well abovelast year’z pace, May marked the fourtuh consecutive month with a declind in job-cut announcements. Sinced reaching a peak of 241,749 in January, job reductionas have declined an averageof 17.5 percent per Still, Chief Executive John Challenger remains cautious about the job market’ds prospects. “This decline in job cuts could be he says.
“The second quarter is typically the lowes t quarter of the year when it comexs tojob cuts. Corporate downsizing may continue to remain slow during the summer but if the past is any we could see the pace accelerate agai in the latter half of the thirdd quarter through the end ofthe year.” On Monday, The Institutw for Supply Management said its factory index rose to the highestg level since last September as new orders postex their first gain since the recessionh began in December 2007. On Tuesday, the National Association of Realtors reported that pendingb sales ofexisting homes, or contracts signed but not yet rose 6.
7 percent in April from April’s pending sales were up 3.2 percengt from a year earlier. ADP (NASDAQ:ADP) marketz technology outsourcing services. The company is basede in New Jersey. Challenger, Gray & Christmasz is an outsourcing consulting company basedin Chicago.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Sapphire plans $100 million investment in green crude from algae - New Mexico Business Weekly:
The San Diego-based startu plans to invest $100 million in a 300-acre biofuel operatiob that will convert algae into gasolinee startingin 2011, the first such algae-based, commercial-scal e biofuel production facility in the U.S. Once the site’se commercial viability is demonstrated, plans call for it to expane to 1,200 acres and producde more than 1 million gallons per day ofgreej crude, said Sapphire CEO Jason Pyle. That wouls generate a total investmentof $1 billion over the next eight years.
“Green crude will replacwe black crude right here inNew Mexico,” Pyle said in a keynotwe address at the first annuap conference of the Southwestern Biofuels Association in Albuquerqu e May 27-28. “We’re looking at the next industriak revolution.” Sapphire is not the only companyg planning a localbiofuel operation, but other companiesd want to make biodiesel, not gasoline, and thos e methods use a variety of crops and Sapphire is unique because it has develope d a proprietary process for turning oil from algae into renewable gasoline that is genetically identical to sweetg crude pumped from the ground.
That means it can simply replace petroleu as fuel for ground and air transport withouf any modificationto refineries, pipelines or vehicles, Pyle “Drop-in solutions that don’ require retooling the nation’s fuel deliveru system are the only way to make the biofuelp industry successful,” said Pyle. “That’s the future Sapphirre is workingto build.” Majorr investors are betting heavily on Sapphire. The compan formed in May 2007 and has raised morethan $100 milliomn in venture capital.
Backers include financial suchas , the Rockefellers’ , and – an investmentt holding company owned by founder Bill The company has recruited top scientistxs and industry leaders. Refining’s former vice president, Cynthia became Sapphire’s president this year. Brian Goodall, who led the team that conducteVirgin Galactic’s groundbreaking 747 flight in 2008 with is now Sapphire’s vice president of downstream “They have a phenomenal bank of technical people and team said Lenny Martínez, Gov. Bill Richardson’s policty advisor for rural economic development. “Their project is technicallt very feasible.
” Still, like all biofuel startups, Sapphire facexs major challenges. Steve Loring, associates director of ’s Agricultural Experiment Station, said a lot of research is still needecd to reachcommercial viability, particularly in regard to wateer use, environmental impact and economicf sustainability. In fact, NMSU is now conducting a studgy on biofuel production costs and potential ways to profitablty scale up to commerciallevels (see relatedf article on page 1). “It all has to be sustainabler environmentallyand economically, although I think thoss things can be addressed,” Loring said. “They’rse not show stoppers.
” Amonv the companies pursuing Sapphire has inspired more confidencethan most, said Vaughn Gangwish, executive director of the Southwestern Biofuels Association. “Liker all new technologies, biofuels must be but I think Sapphirde will meetits goals,” Gangwish said. “They’rew clearly on the leading edge.” Sapphire has investes $8 million in a test-and-development facilitu that began operating in December at the West Mesa Industrial Park in Las The center experiments with algare seed varieties developedat Sapphire’s headquarters in San Diego. The facilituy operates nine algae production ponds to map growth rateds andother characteristics.
It conducts wet and dry oil productivityh and processing testsin 15,000 square feet of lab space, said Operation s Manager Bryn Davis. “We’re the boots-on-the-ground operationj for the science coming out of Davis said. Pyle said Sapphire’ss planned 300-acre facility will be a pre-commercial demonstration site to prove market viability. Sapphire has the money to build thisfirsr stage, but it needs a lot more capita to later expand to 1,200 acres. “Iv we’re going to generate more than $800 million in new privated investment, investors first need to be convinced that the economics of the facilittyare guaranteed,” Pyle said.
Construction of the firstg stage will start in summer 2010 and conclud e inearly 2011. It will employu at least 400 permanent workers, and thousands – if the facility’s expansion moves forward. The facility’s locatiojn has already been sitedand permitted, but it remaine confidential, Pyle said. U.S. Sen. Tom D-NM, announced in late February, however, that the Departmentg of Energy approveda $951,000 granyt for a Sapphire Energy algae-to-fuel demonstration project in Portales.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Aaron Ward retires, was member of 3 Cup champions - USA Today
TSN | Aaron Ward retires, was member of 3 Cup champions USA Today RALEIGH, NC (AP) â" Aaron Ward, a member of three Stanley Cup championship teams, is retiring from the NHL after 13 seasons. Ward announced his retirement ... Veteran defenceman Ward retires after 13 NHL seasons |
Sunday, August 22, 2010
From Kaplan to Buffett, Post gets it right on transparency - Washington Post
From Kaplan to Buffett, Post gets it right on transparency Washington Post The instructions are clear: "When we write about something that could impact, positively or negatively, one of those interests, we should be as transparent ... |
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Analysis: No major Haiti risk seen from Wyclef election bar - Reuters
Reuters | Analysis: No major Haiti risk seen from Wyclef election bar Reuters PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - If protests do break out in Haiti to contest Friday's decision to bar hip-hop star Wyclef Jean from running for the presidency of his earthquake-shattered homeland, they may only be short-lived. ... Wyclef Jean vows to help Haiti after presidential bid rejected Wyclef Jean can't run for president Wyclef Jean out of Haiti election |
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Obama's religion...Breaking with the president...Remaining in Iraq - 9&10 News
Boston Globe | Obama's religion...Breaking with the president...Remaining in Iraq 9&10 News WASHINGTON (AP) â" A new poll from the nonpartisan Pew Research Center finds an increasing number of Americans believe, incorrectly, that President Barack Obama is a Muslim. Eighteen percent of respondents made the mistake, up from the 11 percent who ... Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Thinks Obama Is Muslim, Survey Shows Americans uncertain about Obama's faith Poll: More Americans Convinced Obama Is A Muslim |
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Suicide Bomber Kills 51 at Army Recruitment Center in Baghdad - Voice of America
msnbc.com | Suicide Bomber Kills 51 at Army Recruitment Center in Baghdad Voice of America Photo: AP Iraqi officials say at least 51 people have been killed and more than 100 others wounded in a suicide bomb blast outside an army recruitment center in Baghdad. An interior ministry official said the bomber targeted army recruits Tuesday in ... Iraq Suicide Bomber Targets Army Recruits, Kills 51 in Center of Baghdad Suicide bomber kills 59 in Iraq 45 killed, 121 wounded in Iraq suicide bombing |
Sunday, August 15, 2010
With Remarks on Mosque, Obama Enters Risky Debate - New York Times
Jakarta Post | With Remarks on Mosque, Obama Enters Risky Debate New York Times PANAMA CITY, Fla. â" Faced with withering Republican criticism of his defense of the right of Muslims to build a community center and mosque near ground zero, President Obama quickly recalibrated his remarks on Saturday, ... Mosque divide enters Florida politics Obama again defends right to put mosque near ground zero Obama redefines what he meant when he supported mosque at Ground Zero |
Friday, August 13, 2010
Iran nuclear plant start date set - BBC News
Washington Post | Iran nuclear plant start date set BBC News Russia says it will undertake a key step next week towards starting up a reactor at Iran's first nuclear power station. Russia's state atomic corporation, which is building the plant, said engineers will begin loading the Bushehr reactor with fuel. ... Iran to gain nuclear power as Russia loads fuel into Bushehr reactor Russia Will Begin Loading Fuel Into Iran's First Nuclear Plant Next Week Iran to fire up first nuclear power plant next week |
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Flight attendant released on bail - CNN
New York Times (blog) | Flight attendant released on bail CNN By the CNN Wire Staff New York (CNN) -- A JetBlue flight attendant who apparently got into an altercation with a passenger, then grabbed a couple of beers and slid off a plane through the escape chute has been released on bail. ... Plane angry: Air travel at a breaking point Hero status for JetBlue hothead? Steve Slater: Is Disgruntled Flight Attendant a Hero or in the Wrong? |
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Monday, August 9, 2010
Supermodel's Former Agent Carole White Says Campbell 'Flirted' With Dictator ... - ABC News
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
International Assistance Mission slayings: part of Taliban war strategy - Christian Science Monitor
Telegraph.co.uk | International Assistance Mission slayings: part of Taliban war strategy Christian Science Monitor The Taliban in Afghanistan are claiming responsibility for the attack on an International Assistance Mission medical team, in which 10 people died. The attack is one of the deadliest for American aid workers since the Afghanistan war began. ... Six Americans Among 10 Medical Workers Killed by Taliban in Afghanistan 10 Aid Workers, Including 6 Americans, Killed in Afghanistan Taliban claims responsibility for killing foreigners |
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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Indictments Expected In Somali-US Terror Case - NPR
Globe and Mail | Indictments Expected In Somali-US Terror Case NPR The FBI has arrested or indicted more than a dozen Somali-Americans in two cities as part of a sweeping investigation in the recruitment of young men for a terrorist group in Somalia, sources familiar with the investigation told ... 14 indicted in connection with Somalia conflict Justice: 14 charged for supporting Somalia group 14 indicted for aiding Somali group linked to Al-Qaeda |
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Newspaper Reports Death Toll Rises to 8 in Conn. Workplace Shooting - FOXNews
msnbc.com | Newspaper Reports Death Toll Rises to 8 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
Got $12 Million? Clinton Wedding Could Boost Bid to Sell Historic Mansion - FOXNews
The Hindu | Got $12 Million? Clinton Wedding Could Boost Bid to Sell Historic Mansion FOXNews Astor Courts, located in Rhinebeck, NY, was the venue of Chelsea Clinton's wedding to Marc Mezvinsky. (AP Photo) A historic mansion that was languishing for months on the real estate market could attract new eyes after Chelsea Clinton made it the ... » |
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