Span Snubbed In Gold Glove Nominations Twinkie Town Jesse Johnson-US PRESSWIRE. Despite the fact that he graded out as one of the top defenders in baseball at any position in 2012, Denard Span's name was curiously absent from Rawlings' list of Gold Glove finalists. Share On Facebook. Share on Twitter ... |
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Span Snubbed In Gold Glove Nominations - Twinkie Town
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Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Operation Christmas Child - Jefferson Post
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Examiner.com | Operation Christmas Child Jefferson Post With the holiday season quickly approaching, Ashe County families, along with businesses, schools and churches, are planning to celebrate the holidays by giving back. Through Operation Christmas Child, locals are joining tens of thousands of people ... Operation Christmas Child prepared for col lection drive Operation Christmas Child under way Ministronies: Operation Christmas Child is underway in western Oklahoma |
Friday, October 26, 2012
Pending home sales climb in May; prices drop 20 percent from year ago - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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There were 5,183 pending sales reported last up fromthe 4,418 pending salesx in May 2008. New home listings from May are 13.5 percentg lower than they were this timelast year. Thers were more than 26,400 active single-family residentiap listings in the 13 county metro area at the endof May, more than 20 percenyt less than were listed in May 2008. The medianb sales price in the metropolitan areawas $165,00p0 in May, up 7.8 percent over Aprik but down 20 percent from $205,000 in May 2008. The real-estatee associations pointed tothe month-over-month rise the $165,000 figure was the highesty monthly-median price this year — as a sign that the markety was stabilizing.
(Though there could be seasonalityat work, too: May 2008’x median sales figure was also an improvement over the previous two “The news we received this morninb about the local housing market is very Rae Jean Malone, president of the , said in a “The continuing decline in inventory is startint to show its effecf on the home valuations.” Accordinvg to the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, Lender-mediateed sales (or home sales that are drivenn by foreclosures) accounted for 43 percent of all a decline from 46 percenft in April and 53.5 percent from six month ago.
That could also help push up home since foreclosed homes often sell for less than thoses sold bytraditional owners.
There were 5,183 pending sales reported last up fromthe 4,418 pending salesx in May 2008. New home listings from May are 13.5 percentg lower than they were this timelast year. Thers were more than 26,400 active single-family residentiap listings in the 13 county metro area at the endof May, more than 20 percenyt less than were listed in May 2008. The medianb sales price in the metropolitan areawas $165,00p0 in May, up 7.8 percent over Aprik but down 20 percent from $205,000 in May 2008. The real-estatee associations pointed tothe month-over-month rise the $165,000 figure was the highesty monthly-median price this year — as a sign that the markety was stabilizing.
(Though there could be seasonalityat work, too: May 2008’x median sales figure was also an improvement over the previous two “The news we received this morninb about the local housing market is very Rae Jean Malone, president of the , said in a “The continuing decline in inventory is startint to show its effecf on the home valuations.” Accordinvg to the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, Lender-mediateed sales (or home sales that are drivenn by foreclosures) accounted for 43 percent of all a decline from 46 percenft in April and 53.5 percent from six month ago.
That could also help push up home since foreclosed homes often sell for less than thoses sold bytraditional owners.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
People to watch - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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Jay Belquist is the seniore vice president and CFOof , in Santwa Clara. In addition to his othe r duties with the commercial real estate the 39-year-old CPA co-created and manages the within Clienty Solutions, the company's corporate real estate division. Beforde Joining Cornish & Carey in 2000, Mr. Belquist was the directot and regional head ofCushman Wakefield's Financial Consulting group. Mr. Belquist has traveler all over the world and enjoysmountain climbing. He has ascende 30 of the 54 "Fourteeners" in peaks that rise over 14,000 as well as Mt. Ranier. He also enjoys wine collecting.
As chief operating officer for in San Jason Berry oversees 80 employees and 140 brokersx ineight offices. He took over as chiefg opeating officerin 2000, after seven yearxs as the commercial real estatwe firm's director of research and communications. He retains responsibility for the 11 employees trackingtover 60,000 commercial properties in Northerjn California. He's been a member of the firm's operating committee since 1993 and is the firs tsalaried partner. Mr. Berry, 38, is a graduatse of the .
Since becoming researchj director forin 2000, 30-year-old Mark Bollozosa has consistently improved the quality of the company's quarterlg reports on the Bay Area commercialo real estate marketplace. At the same time, he has playedc an integral role in upgradingy the quality ofthe company's presentation and informatiobn at its annual commercial real estate forecastsa for the Bay Area, culminating in the upcominv 2006 event, which features Petedr Linneman, the Albert Sussmah Professor of Real Finance and Public Policy at the . Mr. Bollozos earnedd a bachelor of science degree in finance with a real estate concentratioh from inSan Francisco.
Julie Brusg is co-founder of , a legap recruiting firm in Redwood In 2000, its firs year, Solutus became profitable and was voted as one of the top 10 legall recruiting firms in California by The Daily Journal. Ms. Brush, 38, player tennis for and professionallgy and received her law degrese from Golden Gate University where she was a member of the law Prior to her career as alegal recruiter, she was an attornet with Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison. Ms. Brush is a membedr of the Forum for WomenEntrepreneurs & Executives, the and the . An avid she completed the San Francisco Marathonin 2000.
Amie Chilson wantzs to help awaken "a new breed of One way she planxs to do this is througyh the new organization shehas , which promotes the financial independence of singlwe women through home ownership. Since becoming a real estater agent oneyear ago, she has sold 20 She is active in the Campbell Chambetr of Commerce and has done volunteer work with preteenb and teenage girls through the Riverside County Juvenile Hall'sx RESPECT program.
Jay Belquist is the seniore vice president and CFOof , in Santwa Clara. In addition to his othe r duties with the commercial real estate the 39-year-old CPA co-created and manages the within Clienty Solutions, the company's corporate real estate division. Beforde Joining Cornish & Carey in 2000, Mr. Belquist was the directot and regional head ofCushman Wakefield's Financial Consulting group. Mr. Belquist has traveler all over the world and enjoysmountain climbing. He has ascende 30 of the 54 "Fourteeners" in peaks that rise over 14,000 as well as Mt. Ranier. He also enjoys wine collecting.
As chief operating officer for in San Jason Berry oversees 80 employees and 140 brokersx ineight offices. He took over as chiefg opeating officerin 2000, after seven yearxs as the commercial real estatwe firm's director of research and communications. He retains responsibility for the 11 employees trackingtover 60,000 commercial properties in Northerjn California. He's been a member of the firm's operating committee since 1993 and is the firs tsalaried partner. Mr. Berry, 38, is a graduatse of the .
Since becoming researchj director forin 2000, 30-year-old Mark Bollozosa has consistently improved the quality of the company's quarterlg reports on the Bay Area commercialo real estate marketplace. At the same time, he has playedc an integral role in upgradingy the quality ofthe company's presentation and informatiobn at its annual commercial real estate forecastsa for the Bay Area, culminating in the upcominv 2006 event, which features Petedr Linneman, the Albert Sussmah Professor of Real Finance and Public Policy at the . Mr. Bollozos earnedd a bachelor of science degree in finance with a real estate concentratioh from inSan Francisco.
Julie Brusg is co-founder of , a legap recruiting firm in Redwood In 2000, its firs year, Solutus became profitable and was voted as one of the top 10 legall recruiting firms in California by The Daily Journal. Ms. Brush, 38, player tennis for and professionallgy and received her law degrese from Golden Gate University where she was a member of the law Prior to her career as alegal recruiter, she was an attornet with Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison. Ms. Brush is a membedr of the Forum for WomenEntrepreneurs & Executives, the and the . An avid she completed the San Francisco Marathonin 2000.
Amie Chilson wantzs to help awaken "a new breed of One way she planxs to do this is througyh the new organization shehas , which promotes the financial independence of singlwe women through home ownership. Since becoming a real estater agent oneyear ago, she has sold 20 She is active in the Campbell Chambetr of Commerce and has done volunteer work with preteenb and teenage girls through the Riverside County Juvenile Hall'sx RESPECT program.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Monday, October 22, 2012
Watters Creek adds seven tenants - The Business Review (Albany):
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Located at U.S. 75 and Bethany Driver in Allen, Watters Creek is now home to a totap of 45commercial tenants. The latesft to join the fold includeHomelandr HealthCare, a health insurance provider, and Cobra Trading, a stocksa and options firm. “Despite a slowdownn for other developments in the we continue to grow our traffic and tenant rostet and are really starting to hit our saidTerry Montesi, Trademark CEO, in a “In addition to the newly signedd leases, we are currently in lease negotiations with severalo tenants totaling 33,500 square-feet and have now leasedx 126 residential units.
” Stores and restaurantds that recently opened at Watters Creek includ e Blue Fish, Village Burger Bar, Charming Flirt and Sweet & Sassy. Jewelry stor e Filthy Rich is slaterd to open laterthis month, followe by Apricot Lane, Luke’s Allen Yoga Center and Red Mango, a frozen yogurt shop.
Located at U.S. 75 and Bethany Driver in Allen, Watters Creek is now home to a totap of 45commercial tenants. The latesft to join the fold includeHomelandr HealthCare, a health insurance provider, and Cobra Trading, a stocksa and options firm. “Despite a slowdownn for other developments in the we continue to grow our traffic and tenant rostet and are really starting to hit our saidTerry Montesi, Trademark CEO, in a “In addition to the newly signedd leases, we are currently in lease negotiations with severalo tenants totaling 33,500 square-feet and have now leasedx 126 residential units.
” Stores and restaurantds that recently opened at Watters Creek includ e Blue Fish, Village Burger Bar, Charming Flirt and Sweet & Sassy. Jewelry stor e Filthy Rich is slaterd to open laterthis month, followe by Apricot Lane, Luke’s Allen Yoga Center and Red Mango, a frozen yogurt shop.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Kruglak brothers bring customer service to the security business - Business First of Columbus:
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That year a story about Glen andAlan Kruglak’sw LLC in the Washington Business Journal now framed and one of the first things visitors see — included a photo takeh at the bottom of the stairs in Glen’s house because the company didn’t have an office yet. Sevej years later and settled into an officwein Germantown, Genesis Security Systems has grown to 40 peoplew and roughly $15 million in revenue. Its sweeg spot is serving companies of 100 or more peopls who need more security than the standard key cardaccesds systems. Clients include , CB . and USA Today. Business is off a bit this year. Roughly 25 percent of work comes from new whichis slow.
Yet the Kruglakss report a strong Apriland May, largely becausw they got more aggressive with sales and also negotiatede lower rates with This isn’t the Kruglaks’ first go-round in the security The brothers grew up working in their downtown D.C. music store during the 1960e and ’70s. That business eventually morphedinto GIC, a securitu systems integrator, which the Kruglaks sold in 1995. The brotherxs were enjoying a nice early retiremenyt when they received visits from two former Chris Foster andEd Simon, in 2002.
They all felt that person-to-person customer service in the security industry was declining because the big corporations taking over the industry were unwieldy. Service calld were taking too long. Proposals woulrd take weeks to land ona client’s desk. Could they stargt their own business? The answer came quickly, as word leaked out to formed GIC customers. Genesis had its firsf client before the company openedan office. Fosterr and Simon are now partners. A secret to their success, learned at GIC and applie to Genesis, is to treat customers with the retaiol mentalityof “How can I help Traditionally, security companies functioned more like contractors.
Clientas outlined their needs, then asked for bids. But “sometimeds clients don’t really understaned the solution to the Glen says. Back on those Saturdays in themusicc store, the brothers had become information sources for customers lookinh for updates on the latesy records hitting the shelves. They wanted theie sales team to function thesame way. “We’re in a relationshi p business, and a relationship business focuses on Alan says. “If you take care of they staywith you. It’s reallt not that complex.” Roughly four years ago, Genesi landed AARP as a customer. The organizatio n for retirees dumped its previous supplier over customerrservice problems.
Larry Lupo, AARP’s safetyt and security manager, liked one thing in particular about The owners aredirectly involved, not because they have to be, but becaused they seem to enjoy it. Foundersd set the vision of where they want a companto go, he says. “If they’r e good at it and they’re successful, they’vee implemented that into their company andtheit people.” The importance of customer servics is just one the lessons the Kruglaks have learned along the way. They also got an education in Their first company ran into debt problemss inthe 1980s, something they have vower to never repeat.
The Kruglakxs say Genesis is debt free and maintainds atleast $1 million in cash reserves at all The Kruglaks also learned to seek recurrinh revenue streams and become more efficient. By keeping all of the company’ trucks fully stocked, Genesis can quicklt dispatch nearby technicians to bring missing with the help of a GPS system that constantly trackws allits vehicles. Keep an unrelenting focus on the company’z customers.
Become more efficient by standardizing your Whatit does: Security system design, monitoring and maintenance Owners: Glen Kruglak, Alan Kruglak, Chris Fostef and Ed Simon
That year a story about Glen andAlan Kruglak’sw LLC in the Washington Business Journal now framed and one of the first things visitors see — included a photo takeh at the bottom of the stairs in Glen’s house because the company didn’t have an office yet. Sevej years later and settled into an officwein Germantown, Genesis Security Systems has grown to 40 peoplew and roughly $15 million in revenue. Its sweeg spot is serving companies of 100 or more peopls who need more security than the standard key cardaccesds systems. Clients include , CB . and USA Today. Business is off a bit this year. Roughly 25 percent of work comes from new whichis slow.
Yet the Kruglakss report a strong Apriland May, largely becausw they got more aggressive with sales and also negotiatede lower rates with This isn’t the Kruglaks’ first go-round in the security The brothers grew up working in their downtown D.C. music store during the 1960e and ’70s. That business eventually morphedinto GIC, a securitu systems integrator, which the Kruglaks sold in 1995. The brotherxs were enjoying a nice early retiremenyt when they received visits from two former Chris Foster andEd Simon, in 2002.
They all felt that person-to-person customer service in the security industry was declining because the big corporations taking over the industry were unwieldy. Service calld were taking too long. Proposals woulrd take weeks to land ona client’s desk. Could they stargt their own business? The answer came quickly, as word leaked out to formed GIC customers. Genesis had its firsf client before the company openedan office. Fosterr and Simon are now partners. A secret to their success, learned at GIC and applie to Genesis, is to treat customers with the retaiol mentalityof “How can I help Traditionally, security companies functioned more like contractors.
Clientas outlined their needs, then asked for bids. But “sometimeds clients don’t really understaned the solution to the Glen says. Back on those Saturdays in themusicc store, the brothers had become information sources for customers lookinh for updates on the latesy records hitting the shelves. They wanted theie sales team to function thesame way. “We’re in a relationshi p business, and a relationship business focuses on Alan says. “If you take care of they staywith you. It’s reallt not that complex.” Roughly four years ago, Genesi landed AARP as a customer. The organizatio n for retirees dumped its previous supplier over customerrservice problems.
Larry Lupo, AARP’s safetyt and security manager, liked one thing in particular about The owners aredirectly involved, not because they have to be, but becaused they seem to enjoy it. Foundersd set the vision of where they want a companto go, he says. “If they’r e good at it and they’re successful, they’vee implemented that into their company andtheit people.” The importance of customer servics is just one the lessons the Kruglaks have learned along the way. They also got an education in Their first company ran into debt problemss inthe 1980s, something they have vower to never repeat.
The Kruglakxs say Genesis is debt free and maintainds atleast $1 million in cash reserves at all The Kruglaks also learned to seek recurrinh revenue streams and become more efficient. By keeping all of the company’ trucks fully stocked, Genesis can quicklt dispatch nearby technicians to bring missing with the help of a GPS system that constantly trackws allits vehicles. Keep an unrelenting focus on the company’z customers.
Become more efficient by standardizing your Whatit does: Security system design, monitoring and maintenance Owners: Glen Kruglak, Alan Kruglak, Chris Fostef and Ed Simon
Friday, October 19, 2012
Employers win, workers lose in Supreme Court age discrimination ruling - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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The 5-4 decision will make it hardee for older workers to prove they were treated unfairlgy bytheir employers. The case centeredr around Jack Gross, a 53-year-olc man who claimed he was demoted because of his age and replacedd by a youngerfemale worker. He sued his employer, Iowa-based FBL Financialk Services Inc., under federal age discrimination laws. Durinyg the original trial, the worker presented circumstantialo evidence that his age playerd a role in his employment positionmand status. That led the trial court to requiree the employer to prove it didnot discriminate. A federalo appeals court overturned the trial court decisionn inGross v. FBL Financial Services Inc.
The Supremd Court concurred. In the majority decision, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court sided with the employer, saying it did not have to proved that it did not discriminateagainst Gross. Federakl age discrimination laws offer certain protectionsz for workers 40and older. The ruling coulcd make it harder for employees to provdeage discrimination, because the burden of proof remainse with the plaintiffs and can’t be put on the said Gregg Lemley, an attorney and employment law expert with the Phoenixd law office of Ogletree, Deakins, Smoak & Stewart PC. Lemley said the decisionh is a big winfor employers.
The 5-4 decision will make it hardee for older workers to prove they were treated unfairlgy bytheir employers. The case centeredr around Jack Gross, a 53-year-olc man who claimed he was demoted because of his age and replacedd by a youngerfemale worker. He sued his employer, Iowa-based FBL Financialk Services Inc., under federal age discrimination laws. Durinyg the original trial, the worker presented circumstantialo evidence that his age playerd a role in his employment positionmand status. That led the trial court to requiree the employer to prove it didnot discriminate. A federalo appeals court overturned the trial court decisionn inGross v. FBL Financial Services Inc.
The Supremd Court concurred. In the majority decision, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court sided with the employer, saying it did not have to proved that it did not discriminateagainst Gross. Federakl age discrimination laws offer certain protectionsz for workers 40and older. The ruling coulcd make it harder for employees to provdeage discrimination, because the burden of proof remainse with the plaintiffs and can’t be put on the said Gregg Lemley, an attorney and employment law expert with the Phoenixd law office of Ogletree, Deakins, Smoak & Stewart PC. Lemley said the decisionh is a big winfor employers.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
'Next-door' alien planet still too distant to visit — for now - Fox News
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New York Times (blog) | 'Next-door' alien planet still too distant to visit â€" for now Fox News Astronomers have discovered an alien planet right in our solar system's backyard, but residents of Earth shouldn't get their hopes up for an exploration mission anytime soon. The newfound world is much too far away for probes to visit using current ... Nearest star boasts Earth-sized roaster planet Earth-like planet -- sorta -- spotted in Alpha Centauri New Planet in the Neighborhood |
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
George McGovern enters hospice care - USA TODAY
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Esquire (blog) | George McGovern enters hospice care USA TODAY The 90-year-old McGovern, who lost the 1972 presidential election to Richard Nixon, has had several health problems over the last year. From the Associated Press: "McGovern has turned his focus in recent years to world hunger. "It was after a lecture ... Georg e McGovern, former presidential nominee, placed in hospice Former Sen. George McGovern Enters Hospice Ex-senator, presidential nominee George McGovern enters hospice care |
Monday, October 15, 2012
Fleming to lead Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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Fleming, currently chief commercializationn officer atGeorgia Tech, beat out two candidatexs for the job and replaces the recentlyg retired Wayne Hodges. The avid rocke enthusiast is a fixturein Atlanta’sw tech circles. Fleming, through his mentorship of would-bde entrepreneurs, has managed to earn credibilittywith Atlanta’s venture capital and startup community. The Enterprisd Innovation Institute (EII) operates the (ATDC), a science and technologhy incubator, and Georgia VentureLab, a program that commercializesthe school’ss inventions. Fleming slips into his new shoes amidstbudgef cuts.
The state plans to reduce its fiscal 2010 funding for the Enterprise Innovation Institutweby $1 million or about 10.5 “In these challenging times, I am very pleased that someonde with Stephen's experience, enthusiasm, and drive has electedf to take on this very importany position,” Georgia Tech Vice Provosyt Mark Allen said in an internal e-mail. “The scope, and success of EII is one of the key differentiatorx for Georgia Tech among leadinvg institutions aroundthe world, and is essentiak to GT's core mission of disseminating technological discoveriea and enhancing technology's impact.
” While Fleming’s day job is to transform GT research into companies, he spends his free time dabblinb in space ventures. One of Fleming’s investments is Calif.-based , a developer of rockef enginesand vehicles. Fleming is also an adviser on the boarddof , which develops rockets that would delivere science experiments into space. He is also on the board of trusteez ofTech High, an urban Atlantw high school, focusing on science technology and engineering.
Fleming, currently chief commercializationn officer atGeorgia Tech, beat out two candidatexs for the job and replaces the recentlyg retired Wayne Hodges. The avid rocke enthusiast is a fixturein Atlanta’sw tech circles. Fleming, through his mentorship of would-bde entrepreneurs, has managed to earn credibilittywith Atlanta’s venture capital and startup community. The Enterprisd Innovation Institute (EII) operates the (ATDC), a science and technologhy incubator, and Georgia VentureLab, a program that commercializesthe school’ss inventions. Fleming slips into his new shoes amidstbudgef cuts.
The state plans to reduce its fiscal 2010 funding for the Enterprise Innovation Institutweby $1 million or about 10.5 “In these challenging times, I am very pleased that someonde with Stephen's experience, enthusiasm, and drive has electedf to take on this very importany position,” Georgia Tech Vice Provosyt Mark Allen said in an internal e-mail. “The scope, and success of EII is one of the key differentiatorx for Georgia Tech among leadinvg institutions aroundthe world, and is essentiak to GT's core mission of disseminating technological discoveriea and enhancing technology's impact.
” While Fleming’s day job is to transform GT research into companies, he spends his free time dabblinb in space ventures. One of Fleming’s investments is Calif.-based , a developer of rockef enginesand vehicles. Fleming is also an adviser on the boarddof , which develops rockets that would delivere science experiments into space. He is also on the board of trusteez ofTech High, an urban Atlantw high school, focusing on science technology and engineering.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Privacy study shows Google
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Using trackers called “wegb bugs,” third parties collect user data from many popular web and sites oftenallow this, even thoughu their privacy policies say they don’t share user data with “Web bugs from Google and its subsidiariese were found on 92 of the top 100 Web sitezs and 88 percent of the approximately 400,0009 unique domains examined in the the authors found. Sites with the most web bugs were forblogginb — blogspot and typepad were No. 1 and No. 2 on the list in and blogger was No. 4. Google itseldf was No. 3. Ashka Soltani, Travis Pinnick and Joshua Gomez ofthe university’zs information school wrote the published Monday.
They analyzed privacy policies posted on web site and found loopholes used by many site operators to allow thirr parties to still collect data on who views Theyalso found, for example, that although web siteas may reassure visitors that “we don’t share data with thirr parties,” those third parties don’t include a company’ss affiliates — Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), for example, has 137 subsidiaryh businesses.
“The law on affiliat sharing generally ismore permissive” than that on sharint user data with third parth companies, the report Companies controlling the top 50 busiest web sites had an average of 297 affiliates each, meanintg they could share user data with a lot of other companies. Popular site , for example, is owneds by New York’s (NASDAQ: NWS), whichn has more than 1,500 subsidiaries. BAC) in Charlotte has more than 2,30p0 subsidiaries. “Users do not know and cannot learn the full rangee of affiliates with which websites mayshare information,” the report said.
Though many Internet users are familiarwith “cookies” used to studty their surfing habits, they are less familiar with so-callec “web bugs,” which can’t be cleared out of a web since they are part of a web site’e HTML code. Since the web bugs are createx directly bythird parties, their use doesn’t strictly counf as “sharing” of data by the web site’e owner, though users concerned about privacy may be unimpresse d by this technicality.
“We believe that this practicewcontravenes users’ expectations; it makes little sense to disclaij formal information sharing, but allow functionally equivaleng tracking with third parties,” the report Who's in charge of privacy?? Although surveys of Internet users show people are “verty concerned about privacy and do not want websitesz to collect and share their personal informationj without permission,” sifting through privacy policies is not It would take 200 hours a year for a typicap person to read the privacy policies of all the web sitesa they visit, for example.
Thus “users have no practical way of knowinbg with whom their data will be On thepolicy front, the report finda “no one knows who is in charge of protectin g privacy” in the United States. People can complaibn to the Federal Trade Commission andother agencies, but even the FTC’sx “principles for behavioral tracking make no mention of any enforcement or accountability.
” A low numbedr of complaints to various agencies meansd consumers don’t really know wher to complain, the report The FTC looks at online privacy more in terms of done to consumers, the report said, rather than also in termsx of control over personal information, which is what most users care The report makes several suggestions for improvement, includingt more aggressive action by the FTC to protecft online privacy. It also calls for clearer privacy policies on web written so that average users canunderstand them.
’s ADBE) privacy policy, for example, when analyzed for readability, was written at an equivalent grade level of The average privacy policy in the study was written at a grade levelof 13.83. The full studhy can be found .
Using trackers called “wegb bugs,” third parties collect user data from many popular web and sites oftenallow this, even thoughu their privacy policies say they don’t share user data with “Web bugs from Google and its subsidiariese were found on 92 of the top 100 Web sitezs and 88 percent of the approximately 400,0009 unique domains examined in the the authors found. Sites with the most web bugs were forblogginb — blogspot and typepad were No. 1 and No. 2 on the list in and blogger was No. 4. Google itseldf was No. 3. Ashka Soltani, Travis Pinnick and Joshua Gomez ofthe university’zs information school wrote the published Monday.
They analyzed privacy policies posted on web site and found loopholes used by many site operators to allow thirr parties to still collect data on who views Theyalso found, for example, that although web siteas may reassure visitors that “we don’t share data with thirr parties,” those third parties don’t include a company’ss affiliates — Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), for example, has 137 subsidiaryh businesses.
“The law on affiliat sharing generally ismore permissive” than that on sharint user data with third parth companies, the report Companies controlling the top 50 busiest web sites had an average of 297 affiliates each, meanintg they could share user data with a lot of other companies. Popular site , for example, is owneds by New York’s (NASDAQ: NWS), whichn has more than 1,500 subsidiaries. BAC) in Charlotte has more than 2,30p0 subsidiaries. “Users do not know and cannot learn the full rangee of affiliates with which websites mayshare information,” the report said.
Though many Internet users are familiarwith “cookies” used to studty their surfing habits, they are less familiar with so-callec “web bugs,” which can’t be cleared out of a web since they are part of a web site’e HTML code. Since the web bugs are createx directly bythird parties, their use doesn’t strictly counf as “sharing” of data by the web site’e owner, though users concerned about privacy may be unimpresse d by this technicality.
“We believe that this practicewcontravenes users’ expectations; it makes little sense to disclaij formal information sharing, but allow functionally equivaleng tracking with third parties,” the report Who's in charge of privacy?? Although surveys of Internet users show people are “verty concerned about privacy and do not want websitesz to collect and share their personal informationj without permission,” sifting through privacy policies is not It would take 200 hours a year for a typicap person to read the privacy policies of all the web sitesa they visit, for example.
Thus “users have no practical way of knowinbg with whom their data will be On thepolicy front, the report finda “no one knows who is in charge of protectin g privacy” in the United States. People can complaibn to the Federal Trade Commission andother agencies, but even the FTC’sx “principles for behavioral tracking make no mention of any enforcement or accountability.
” A low numbedr of complaints to various agencies meansd consumers don’t really know wher to complain, the report The FTC looks at online privacy more in terms of done to consumers, the report said, rather than also in termsx of control over personal information, which is what most users care The report makes several suggestions for improvement, includingt more aggressive action by the FTC to protecft online privacy. It also calls for clearer privacy policies on web written so that average users canunderstand them.
’s ADBE) privacy policy, for example, when analyzed for readability, was written at an equivalent grade level of The average privacy policy in the study was written at a grade levelof 13.83. The full studhy can be found .
Friday, October 12, 2012
Termini acquires AM&A's warehouse - Dayton Business Journal:
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According to public documents filed late Thursdat in the ErieCounty Clerk’s Office, Termini’a H@Lofts LLC paid $720,000 for the historic The building had been owne d by New Horizons Acquisitionsz LLC, a Long Island-based developmen t firm. Termini is in the early stagea of renovating theformer warehouse, partsx of which date back to the late 1800s, into a mixed-usse development anchored by 47 market-rate apartments and 15,000 squarw feet of office space. P&v Acquisitions will occupy theoffice space, whil e Termini said he is compiling a rapidly growin list of prospective tenantes for the apartments. Termini will be investinvg morethan $11 millionj in the project.
The building, which is beinvg called the H@Lofts, is expected to welcome its firs t residential tenantsnext spring. In the Termini is talking with locapl and state officials about incentive packages needef before he can acquire theflagship AM&A's department stor building on Main Street from New Termini predicted the cost of renovating the buildinv between $80 million and $100 He said it would only be possibls with a heavy influx of publi sector dollars and support. The developetr said it may take him more thanone year, perhaps as long as 18 to secure all the necessary public-sector dollars he needes for the AM&A's departmenyt store project.
The former store, whic has been closed since 1995 -- save for a brief run as Taylor’sd Department Store -- will likelgy be used as a mixed-use developmen project, also anchored by residential units.
According to public documents filed late Thursdat in the ErieCounty Clerk’s Office, Termini’a H@Lofts LLC paid $720,000 for the historic The building had been owne d by New Horizons Acquisitionsz LLC, a Long Island-based developmen t firm. Termini is in the early stagea of renovating theformer warehouse, partsx of which date back to the late 1800s, into a mixed-usse development anchored by 47 market-rate apartments and 15,000 squarw feet of office space. P&v Acquisitions will occupy theoffice space, whil e Termini said he is compiling a rapidly growin list of prospective tenantes for the apartments. Termini will be investinvg morethan $11 millionj in the project.
The building, which is beinvg called the H@Lofts, is expected to welcome its firs t residential tenantsnext spring. In the Termini is talking with locapl and state officials about incentive packages needef before he can acquire theflagship AM&A's department stor building on Main Street from New Termini predicted the cost of renovating the buildinv between $80 million and $100 He said it would only be possibls with a heavy influx of publi sector dollars and support. The developetr said it may take him more thanone year, perhaps as long as 18 to secure all the necessary public-sector dollars he needes for the AM&A's departmenyt store project.
The former store, whic has been closed since 1995 -- save for a brief run as Taylor’sd Department Store -- will likelgy be used as a mixed-use developmen project, also anchored by residential units.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Ultimately, the fans have the power in NHL money fight - Ottawa Citizen
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Globe and Mail | Ultimately, the fans have the power in NHL money fight Ottawa Citizen I said it once and I'll say it again: Ultimately, fans have the power. They'll realize it when they stop pretending the NHL cares any more about them than Starbucks does about coffee enthusiasts, or IKEA does about students who need furniture, or ... NHL lockout 2012: League, union meet to discuss how to take more of your money For NHL Owners, Lockout Is a Calculated Risk NHL lockout: Donald Fehr says a longer work stoppage could lead to unrest over ... |
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
MySpace slashes international staff - Baltimore Business Journal:
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The move to reduce internationall employment by 150 comes on the heels of the announcemen t that MySpace is cuttingits U.S. jobs by 30 or about 420 jobs. MySpace last monthn was passed in global market share byPalo Alto-basedd , but still leads in the numbe of unique visitors to its Web site in the U.S. MySpacde CEO Owen Van Natta was hired in April to try to revive the socialnetworking site. The division that includesw MySpace postedan $89 million loss in the most recenty quarter. "As we conducted our review of the it was clearthat internationally, just as in the U.S.
, MySpace'es staffing had become too big and cumbersom to be sustainable in current markeft conditions," Van Natta said in a statement After the jobs MySpace will have about 1,159 workers, compared to Facebook's globalo work force of about 850.
The move to reduce internationall employment by 150 comes on the heels of the announcemen t that MySpace is cuttingits U.S. jobs by 30 or about 420 jobs. MySpace last monthn was passed in global market share byPalo Alto-basedd , but still leads in the numbe of unique visitors to its Web site in the U.S. MySpacde CEO Owen Van Natta was hired in April to try to revive the socialnetworking site. The division that includesw MySpace postedan $89 million loss in the most recenty quarter. "As we conducted our review of the it was clearthat internationally, just as in the U.S.
, MySpace'es staffing had become too big and cumbersom to be sustainable in current markeft conditions," Van Natta said in a statement After the jobs MySpace will have about 1,159 workers, compared to Facebook's globalo work force of about 850.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Phoenix Business Journal honors Most Admired CEOs - Jacksonville Business Journal:
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Post, along with 25 CEOs of Arizona publicv andprivate companies, are being recognizex at a dinner Tuesday night and in a specialk supplement to Friday’s print editiob of the Journal. Editor Ilana Loweryg called the localleaders “thre epitome of achievement.” “Their companies are successful; they’ve helpedd to build Valley business; and they’vr contributed their time and expertise in the community on numerouxs levels,” she said. Post, for example, starter his career with Pinnacle West subsidiary Arizona PublicServic Co.
as a draftsman in moving up the ranks to serve as president and CEO of the parent company for 13 But he also has been a community leade r serving as chairman of Greater PhoenicEconomic Council, where he helpes create a group to study issues key to the region’e economic growth. J. Doug Pruitt, Sundt Construction Inc. Doug US Airways Group Inc. Jerry Stardust Cos. Steve Betts, SunCor Developmenyt Co. Rick Simonetta, Metro light rail Sharomn Harper, The Plaza Cos. Donald Smithy Jr.
, SCF Arizona Robert Meyer, Phoenix Children’s Hospitalk Kimberly McWaters, Universal Technical InstitutrRichard Boals, Blue Cross Blue Shields of Arizona Susan Frank, Deserty Schools Federal Credit Union Jonah Shacknai, Medicis Pharmaceutical Jim Tuton, American Traffic Solutions Inc. Derrick Hall, Arizona Diamondbacks Roy Vallee, Avnet Inc. Todd LifeLock Inc. Richard Silverman, Salt Rivedr Project Philip Francis, PetSmart Inc. David McIntyre Jr., TriWesf Healthcare Alliance Mike Ahearn, Firsg Solar Inc. Neil Bryan Cave LLP Rhonda Forsyth, John C. Lincoln Healt h Network Brad Casper, Henkel Consumer Goods Inc. Dave Sonora Quest LaboratoriesLinda Hunt, St.
Joseph’s Hospitapl and Medical Center “It wasn’t easy narrowing down the Valley’ws Most Admired CEOs to just Lowery said. “But as we shinee the spotlight onthis year’s winners, keep in mind that a stronfg business community is key to developing future Selections were made based on feedbaci solicited from the Journal’s peers and others in the busineszs community. To subscribe or order a copy of the June 12 issue that includes thespecial publication: jbertolino@bizjournals.com.
Post, along with 25 CEOs of Arizona publicv andprivate companies, are being recognizex at a dinner Tuesday night and in a specialk supplement to Friday’s print editiob of the Journal. Editor Ilana Loweryg called the localleaders “thre epitome of achievement.” “Their companies are successful; they’ve helpedd to build Valley business; and they’vr contributed their time and expertise in the community on numerouxs levels,” she said. Post, for example, starter his career with Pinnacle West subsidiary Arizona PublicServic Co.
as a draftsman in moving up the ranks to serve as president and CEO of the parent company for 13 But he also has been a community leade r serving as chairman of Greater PhoenicEconomic Council, where he helpes create a group to study issues key to the region’e economic growth. J. Doug Pruitt, Sundt Construction Inc. Doug US Airways Group Inc. Jerry Stardust Cos. Steve Betts, SunCor Developmenyt Co. Rick Simonetta, Metro light rail Sharomn Harper, The Plaza Cos. Donald Smithy Jr.
, SCF Arizona Robert Meyer, Phoenix Children’s Hospitalk Kimberly McWaters, Universal Technical InstitutrRichard Boals, Blue Cross Blue Shields of Arizona Susan Frank, Deserty Schools Federal Credit Union Jonah Shacknai, Medicis Pharmaceutical Jim Tuton, American Traffic Solutions Inc. Derrick Hall, Arizona Diamondbacks Roy Vallee, Avnet Inc. Todd LifeLock Inc. Richard Silverman, Salt Rivedr Project Philip Francis, PetSmart Inc. David McIntyre Jr., TriWesf Healthcare Alliance Mike Ahearn, Firsg Solar Inc. Neil Bryan Cave LLP Rhonda Forsyth, John C. Lincoln Healt h Network Brad Casper, Henkel Consumer Goods Inc. Dave Sonora Quest LaboratoriesLinda Hunt, St.
Joseph’s Hospitapl and Medical Center “It wasn’t easy narrowing down the Valley’ws Most Admired CEOs to just Lowery said. “But as we shinee the spotlight onthis year’s winners, keep in mind that a stronfg business community is key to developing future Selections were made based on feedbaci solicited from the Journal’s peers and others in the busineszs community. To subscribe or order a copy of the June 12 issue that includes thespecial publication: jbertolino@bizjournals.com.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Samsung sees quarterly earnings at new high as operating profit nearly doubles ... - Washington Post
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Industry Leaders Magazine | Samsung sees quarterly earnings at new high as operating profit nearly doubles ... Washington Post SEOUL, South Korea â€" Samsung Electronics Co. forecast another record quarterly operating profit, likely driven by strong sales of high-end smartphones that offset weak semiconductor orders. The guidance for Samsung's third q uarter earnings showed it ... Samsung operating profit up 85% Samsung's Q3 operating profit to hit $7.3B Samsung Electronics Sees 91% Surge In Q3 Operating Profit |
Friday, October 5, 2012
British singer Leona Lewis deals with One Direction fans, releases new single ... - Washington Post
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British singer Leona Lewis deals with One Direction fans, releases new single ... Washington Post Since being linked with Liam Payne from the boy band, the British singer has seen endless discussions about her dating status on social networks. Lewis won't talk about who she is or isn't seeing at the moment, but knows that One Direction fans are ... |
CBC.ca | Men shaved bald perceived to be better leaders CBC.ca Chrome domes, take note: New research from one of the premier business schools in the U.S. suggests men who shave their heads are perceived to be more dominant, more athletic and better leaders. Research by information management lecturer Albert ... Study Shows Baldness Can Be a Business A dvantage |
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Consumer confidence up dramatically - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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in April. The index is basee on a representative sampleof 5,00 U.S. households. “Looking ahead, consumers are considerablu less pessimistic than they were earliefthis year, and expectations are that business conditions, the labor markeft and incomes will improvwe in the coming months,” said Lynn director of the . “Whilde confidence is still weak byhistorical standards, as far as consumerd are concerned, the worst is now behind us." Consumers' appraisapl of the job market was also more Those claiming jobs are "hard to decreased to 44.7 percent from 46.6 percentg in April. Those saying jobs are "plentiful" edge up to 5.7 percent from 4.
9 The employment outlook was also less with the percentage of consumers expecting more jobs in the monthw ahead increasing to 20 percentfrom 14.2 while those anticipating fewer jobs decreaserd to 25.2 percent from 32.5 percent.
in April. The index is basee on a representative sampleof 5,00 U.S. households. “Looking ahead, consumers are considerablu less pessimistic than they were earliefthis year, and expectations are that business conditions, the labor markeft and incomes will improvwe in the coming months,” said Lynn director of the . “Whilde confidence is still weak byhistorical standards, as far as consumerd are concerned, the worst is now behind us." Consumers' appraisapl of the job market was also more Those claiming jobs are "hard to decreased to 44.7 percent from 46.6 percentg in April. Those saying jobs are "plentiful" edge up to 5.7 percent from 4.
9 The employment outlook was also less with the percentage of consumers expecting more jobs in the monthw ahead increasing to 20 percentfrom 14.2 while those anticipating fewer jobs decreaserd to 25.2 percent from 32.5 percent.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Bangladesh government says opposition behind attacks on Buddhists over ... - Washington Post
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Bangladesh government says opposition behind attacks on Buddhists over ... Washington Post MERUNGLUA, Bangladesh â€" Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government is blaming Islamic radicals and opposition activists for attacks over the weekend on minority Buddhists and their temples in southern Bangladesh. “In primary investigations, we have ... |
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