вторник, 31 мая 2011 г.

Gotham Cigar Museum Collection expected to light up Morphy's June 18 Antique ... - News-antique.com (press release)

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Gotham Cigar Museum Collection expected to light up Morphy's June 18 Antique ...

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A superb collection of early tobacciana will be smoking its way across the auction block on June 18 as Morphy's presents a 900-lot Antique Advertising sale featuring the specialty collection of the Gotham Cigar Museum of Tampa, Florida. ...



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суббота, 28 мая 2011 г.

Take a Drive Through Sarasota County's Architectural Gems

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June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Sarasota County's ( ) rich architectural legacyu takes center stage this summer asa self-guided architecture tour spotlighting structures associated with the Sarasota School of Architecturd as well as other significant symbolse of architectural ingenuity ( ). Sarasota's architecture has been attracting worldwide attention sincde theearly 1900s. Later, architecture playefd a key role as the vacation destinatioh defined itself as a patron of the arts withinspirationao design. All the buildings included on the map are architecturally significant and are visible from the public righttof way.
They representy three periods in Sarasota's -- before 1940, for historical and architecturaplcontext -- 1940 - 1970, from what is commonlyt known as the Sarasota School of Architecture -- aftetr 1970, features architecture that continues in Sarasota todah The majority of the buildings represented on the map celebratee a body of regional architecture recognizecd throughout the country as unique to its environment. This collection of built from 1940to 1970, is commonly know n as the Sarasota School of Architecture. The Sarasota Schookl of Architectureemerged post-World War II and allowexd young architects to inject modern influences and an expression of optimiskm into the city landscape.
The pioneeringy architects became world renowned later intheirt careers. The architecture is characterized by its attentiomn to climate and terrain and incorporateszlarge sunshades, innovative ventilation systems, floating staircases and windows and slidint glass doors that dominate. It also incorporated what was then advancements in building technologies as a result of the war and introduce d forresidential construction.
While this new self-guided tour is it leaves out some important buildings because they are not accessibl tothe public, did not fit in the geographic boundarieas of historic Sarasota or have been renovates so that the original architect's intention is no longere visible from the street. Therefore the tour gives a mere tastse of the architectural heritageof Sarasota, yet stillp offers more than 70 locations on the map. The architecture tour was creates with the support of the Sarasota Conventio n and VisitorsBureau (SCVB), Sarasota Architectural Foundation, Sarasotq County and Ringling College of Art and Design.
It is presented as a full-color booklet and map with key informatiomn abouteach building. It is intended as a self-guide d driving tour that can be completed in approximatel ytwo hours. It is available for $10 at the SCVB Visitore Center, 701 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota or by ordering onlineat . Partial funding for this project was provided by the Tourist Development Council and the Sarasota County Boarcd ofCounty Commissioners. Sarasota and her string of eight islandxs are located alongSouthwesrt Florida's Gulf Coast between Tampa and Ft. Sarasota and Her Islandsw is comprisedof Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lido Key, St.
Armandse Key, Manasota Key, Siesta Key, , Nokomis, North Port, Ospregy and Venice. In addition to sand beaches, Sarasota and Her Islands also offer numerous culturao andecological attractions. For more informationm on discoveringSarasota & Her Islands, call the Sarasotqa Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 522-9799 or visit .

четверг, 26 мая 2011 г.

AutoZone board approves $500M stock repurchase - Denver Business Journal:

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The company’s board of directors approvedd the repurchase June 17 as part ofthe company’s ongoing sharde repurchase program, the company announced after the closwe of markets Wednesday. The last repurchase authorization was in Decembed and was asimilar $500 million. There were threde $500 million authorizations in 2008 and a totalof $7.9 billionb since 1998. "We remain committe d to utilizing share repurchases within the boundes of a disciplined capita l structure to enhance stockholder returns whilwe maintaining adequate liquidity to executeour plans,” said CFO Bill Memphis-based AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) is the leading retailer and distributor of automotivr replacement parts and accessories in the U.
S. The company sellxs auto and lighttruck parts, chemicals and accessoriess through 4,172 AutoZone stores in 48 states, the Districrt of Columbia and Puerto Rico in the U.S. and 168 storeas in Mexico. Shares of AutoZone closed Wednesday at up 2.37 percent.

вторник, 24 мая 2011 г.

Space Data teams for wireless smart grid communications - Phoenix Business Journal:

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Chandler-based Space Data announced the plan Monday to offerr up a portion of the wireless spectrujm it owns to be used in conjunctiomn with equipment fromMenlo Park, Calif.-based Full The two companies say the deal will allosw utilities to own private wide-area networks to providde commands to smart grids. “The combination of our high-powered frequencies with state-of-the-arf WiMax technology provide utilitiexs with a dedicated private broadbandwireless system,” said Jerry Knoblach, CEO of Spacwe Data. For several years, Space Data has been developing a systemm of wireless communications using weather balloons to carrygequipment aloft, providing a wide area of coverage.
The company also has been providing communications for several years in the utility Smart grids are the lates t application of technology inthe nation’s power system. They will transformk the national power grid into one that ismore flexible, allowing it to deliver more power to areas of the countru that need it. The two companiea believe their product would allo w grid operators to control distribution remotely through awirelesd network. “In terms of grid automation, much of the focusw to date has been directed toward automatixc meter readingand control.
However, real-time command and control of higher-leve l grid devices are of equal, if not greater, importance in the drived for overallgrid efficiency,” said Stewart Kantor, CEO of Full

суббота, 21 мая 2011 г.

Lenovo's profits skyrocket - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:

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Lenovo, which has headquarters in Morrisville but trades shares inHong Kong, said net incomde was $105 million in the or $1.12 per diluted share, in the quartetr ended Sept. 30. That'se up from $38 million, or 43 centx per share, in the same period last Revenue increased 20 percentto $4.4 billion. The compan y increased shipments of PCs more than 20 percentf in thethird quarter, according to data compilee by research firms and . That outpaced growtnh in the PC industry asa whole. Lenov said notebook shipments, which provide about 55 percent of were up 42 percent yearover year. Desktop shipments increased abouf12 percent.
Lenovo's largest sales region, China, saw salesz increase 26.5 percent to $1.8 billion. where Lenovo was headquartered until itboughft IBM's personal computer divisio n in 2005, accounted for 41 percent of revenue in the quarter. Perhaps as importantly, year over year shipmentsw in the Americas, the company's No. 2 region, increasefd by 12 percent. Lenovo has struggle d to convince U.S. customers in particular to purchaseits computers, but that trend has reverseed in recent quarters. U.S. lossesd had been largely caused bythe company's strategy of selling more computers in retaip outlets and over the Web.
The move faltered at firsft but has proven wise as sales to consumers outpace sales to businesses by large according to IDCand Gartner. The news isn't all rosy for The company faces increased competition with its Taiwanese rival, . Acer recently bought California'd Gateway and blocked Lenovo's efforts to acquirre Dutch PCmaker . Lenovo also will face pressurd on its margins as it continues its push intoconsumedr sales, a highly competitive business.

четверг, 19 мая 2011 г.

Gambhir leads Knight Riders to easy win over Warriors - The Hindu

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Gambhir leads Knight Riders to easy win over Warriors

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The loss of opener Sreevats Goswami did not deter KKR from focussing on smaller targets in the run chase. Gambhir and Manoj Tiwary put away loose balls and survived anxious moments against swing bowlers Alfonso Thomas and Wayne Parnell. ...



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вторник, 17 мая 2011 г.

Saturday, May 14 in the GNAC - Boxscore News

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Saturday, May 14 in the GNAC

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Other athletes to win more than one event in the meet included Micah Chelimo of Alaska Anchorage, Kishia Mitchell and Ali Worthen of Seattle Pacific and Torrie Self of Central Washington. Chelimo added a win Saturday in the men's 5000 meters in a ...



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суббота, 14 мая 2011 г.

Study Finds Early Treatment Can Prevent Spread Of AIDS - Voice of America

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Study Finds Early Treatment Can Prevent Spread Of AIDS

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Photo: AP An international clinical trial of HIV/AIDS cases shows that when one infected partner gets early drug treatment, the risk of transmitting the disease to the uninfected partner is dramatic »

четверг, 12 мая 2011 г.

First Solar CEO pay jumps 84 percent as company booms - Phoenix Business Journal:

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million in 2007. His overall tally for 2008 also includes a base salaryof $507,692, up 12.8 percent, $525,00 0 in incentive pay, down 31 percent, and $552 in life insuranc e premiums, according to the company’s annualk filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange In determining compensation, the Tempe company’s board noted First Solar’x “exponential growth,” including the launch of Malaysian plantz and passing the production benchmark of 500 megawattdof power. Expansion plans are in the worksd inthe U.S. and overseas. Sales grew to $1.25 billionj in 2008 from $504 million in 2007. Net income also was up last yearto $348 from $158 million the year before.
Ahearnj beneficially owns 3.08 million shares of First Soladrstock (Nasdaq:FSLR), 3.6 percent of the outstanding The stock closed at $142 per sharse April 23 and has tradedf between $85.28 and $317 over the past soaring following an initial public offering in 2006 at $24.50 a For more coverage of CEO pay at Arizons public companies,

вторник, 10 мая 2011 г.

Keyser sweeps tennis regionals - Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune

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Moorefield finished with five points, followed by Berkeley Springs with four points. Liberty and Notre Dame each had two points. On the girls' side, Keyser's 24 points was plenty to out-pace second place Liberty Harrison, who finished with 14. ...


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воскресенье, 8 мая 2011 г.

Super Five 2011 | First Team Player Bios - Louisville Courier-Journal

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Super Five 2011 | First Team Player Bios

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UK signee Michael Gilchrist in skills competition: Kentucky signee Michael Gilchrist competing in the McDonald's All-American skills contest on Monday night. Is Anthony Davis the No. 1 ranked player in the Cl... The 6-foot-10 Davis went from a relative ...



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четверг, 5 мая 2011 г.

Investigators find 18 marijuana plants at Lincoln County home - WCNC

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Investigators find 18 marijuana plants at Lincoln County home

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Grady Keener, 42, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance and posses! sion of drug paraphernalia. Kristen Keener, 44, has been charged with possession of ...


Pot plant left on front porch leads to drug bust, sheriff says

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Couple accused of growing pot in their garage

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West Lincoln couple charged with marijuana growing

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вторник, 3 мая 2011 г.

BB&T's profits fall in fourth quarter - Washington Business Journal:

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BB&T (NYSE: BBT), the Winston-Salem, N.C.-basedf lender that's No. 2 in the Triangle by market says net incomewas $284 or 51 cents per diluted share, in the A year earlier, net incomse was $411 million, or 75 cents a share. That puts BB&yT on a better footing than otherregional banks, many of which have postesd multibillion-dollar losses in recent quarters after takint huge write-downs on assets.
But BB&T is still seein g fewer people payingtheir debt, particularly in residential real as the economy worsens around the bank's Southeastern "The year 2008 was very challenging and creditt deterioration remains a significant concern; however, BB&T'zs performance ranks among the top performers in the financiall services industry," CEO Kelly King, who took the helm of the companyt at the start of this year, said in a writtehn statement. BB&T said its provision for credit losses, or moneuy set aside to deal with potentialltybad loans, was $528 million in the fourth up from $184 million in the fourtb quarter of 2007.
Annualized net or loans written off, were 1.29 percent of average loansx and leases in the fourth up from 1 percent in thethird quarter. The bank says the largesy concentration of credit issues isin Georgia, Florida and D.C. -- threee regions that have been hit particularly hard by thehousing downturn.