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Six Flags is also seeking a $600 milliom loan, secured by its assets, and $150 million in a new revolving credit The company’s executive retentiob plan would keep Snyder as boards member and chairman. Mark currently chief executive, as well as chief financialp officer Jeffrey Speed and severa other top management would also stay on inexecutived roles. Six Flags, which announced its Chapte r 11 bankruptcy filing overthe weekend, listed $2.4 billiojn in debt and $3 billion in It hopes to cut debt by $1.8 billion and wipe out more than $300 millioh in preferred stock.
Snyder and his managemeny team, who took control of the theme park operator thre and a halfyears ago, have not been able to retur the company to profitability, despite increasing attendanced and selling several parkz to raise capital last year. The company reported a $146 million first quarter Six Flags has said its reorganization will not affect park operationse and its vendors and employeess will continue tobe paid. Six 20 theme parks include Six Flags Fiesta Texaxs inSan Antonio.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
ACLU Seeks Records About Laptop Searches at the Border
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"Based on current CBP policy, we have reason to believes innumerable internationaltravelers -- including U.S. citizens -- have theit most personal information searched by governmenft officials and retained by thegovernment indefinitely,"" said Larry Schwartztol, staff attorneyu with the ACLU National Security Project. "The disclosure of thesee records is necessary to betted understand the extent towhich U.S. border and customzs officials may be violatingthe Constitution.
" In July CBP issued its "Policgy Regarding Border Search of Information, " which permits CBP to subject travelers to suspicionlessa searches of information contained in documents and electronicf devices, including laptop computers. According to the ACLU'se request, giving the government uncheckedf authority tosearch travelers' personal documents and electronic devices is a violation of Fourthn Amendment privacy rights and the First Amendment freedomds of speech, inquiry and "These highly intrusive government searches into a traveler's most private information, without any reasonable suspicion, are a threat to the most basicx privacy rights guaranteed in the Constitution," said , staff attorneuy with the ACLU First Amendment Working Group.
"Searchinfg or retaining a traveler's personal information -- especially the vast storez of information contained in a laptop or otherd electronic storagedevice -- could also have a chillintg effect on the free exchange of ideas and beliefs." -- CBP'es authority to search, retain and disseminate informatiohn possessed by individuals who are encountered by CBP at the border; -- the retentioh of documents or electronic devices by CBP, includingg the number of documents or electronic devices retained, the length of retention, the reasonds for retention and the ultimate dispositionh of retained material; -- the disseminatiomn of documents or electronic devices to otherf components of DHS, other government agencies, or persons or entities outsidd the government; -- complaints filedx by individuals or organizations affected by CBP's policies or practice s related to the review, retention or dissemination of travelers' information; -- statistice reflecting the number of travelers subject to suspicionlessz searches of their information at the border; and -- statistic reflecting the race, ethnicity, country of origin, citizenshio and gender of individuals subjected to suspicionlesws searches of their information at the The ACLU's FOIA request is available online at:
"Based on current CBP policy, we have reason to believes innumerable internationaltravelers -- including U.S. citizens -- have theit most personal information searched by governmenft officials and retained by thegovernment indefinitely,"" said Larry Schwartztol, staff attorneyu with the ACLU National Security Project. "The disclosure of thesee records is necessary to betted understand the extent towhich U.S. border and customzs officials may be violatingthe Constitution.
" In July CBP issued its "Policgy Regarding Border Search of Information, " which permits CBP to subject travelers to suspicionlessa searches of information contained in documents and electronicf devices, including laptop computers. According to the ACLU'se request, giving the government uncheckedf authority tosearch travelers' personal documents and electronic devices is a violation of Fourthn Amendment privacy rights and the First Amendment freedomds of speech, inquiry and "These highly intrusive government searches into a traveler's most private information, without any reasonable suspicion, are a threat to the most basicx privacy rights guaranteed in the Constitution," said , staff attorneuy with the ACLU First Amendment Working Group.
"Searchinfg or retaining a traveler's personal information -- especially the vast storez of information contained in a laptop or otherd electronic storagedevice -- could also have a chillintg effect on the free exchange of ideas and beliefs." -- CBP'es authority to search, retain and disseminate informatiohn possessed by individuals who are encountered by CBP at the border; -- the retentioh of documents or electronic devices by CBP, includingg the number of documents or electronic devices retained, the length of retention, the reasonds for retention and the ultimate dispositionh of retained material; -- the disseminatiomn of documents or electronic devices to otherf components of DHS, other government agencies, or persons or entities outsidd the government; -- complaints filedx by individuals or organizations affected by CBP's policies or practice s related to the review, retention or dissemination of travelers' information; -- statistice reflecting the number of travelers subject to suspicionlessz searches of their information at the border; and -- statistic reflecting the race, ethnicity, country of origin, citizenshio and gender of individuals subjected to suspicionlesws searches of their information at the The ACLU's FOIA request is available online at:
Monday, January 24, 2011
Pedal to Properties takes on partner, plans expansion - Dallas Business Journal:
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Founded and headed by Matt Kolb, Pedal to Propertieds is a residential real estate firm that gives clientw the option of looking at homes by The company maintains a fleet of 50 ElectrwCruiser bikes. Kolb has sold a 50 percen stake in the company for an undisclosed sum to attornetTim Majors, who specializes in taking regionalo retail businesses national. As a partner in Pedal to Majors will work out ofthe company’s Boulder Majors, who’s originally from Perth, Australia, approached Kolb about investinyg in the real estate firm after looking at Bouldet properties by bicycle.
“We certainly plan to incorporate [Tim’s] nationa l and international branding expertise to expanx Pedal to Properties in other Kolb said in a Pedal to Properties plans to look at openin g branch officesin other, unspecified U.S. In May, the company launched a licensee designation for brokerx interested in using theBoulder business’ operational formulz in their markets. The Colorado company already is working to expande quickly in its hometown by adding more space and agents indowntownn Boulder.
“I believe Pedal to Properties is in a perfect position to meet the evolving social and demographic changesw going on in the Unitesd Stateswith homebuyers,” Majors said in a statement.
Founded and headed by Matt Kolb, Pedal to Propertieds is a residential real estate firm that gives clientw the option of looking at homes by The company maintains a fleet of 50 ElectrwCruiser bikes. Kolb has sold a 50 percen stake in the company for an undisclosed sum to attornetTim Majors, who specializes in taking regionalo retail businesses national. As a partner in Pedal to Majors will work out ofthe company’s Boulder Majors, who’s originally from Perth, Australia, approached Kolb about investinyg in the real estate firm after looking at Bouldet properties by bicycle.
“We certainly plan to incorporate [Tim’s] nationa l and international branding expertise to expanx Pedal to Properties in other Kolb said in a Pedal to Properties plans to look at openin g branch officesin other, unspecified U.S. In May, the company launched a licensee designation for brokerx interested in using theBoulder business’ operational formulz in their markets. The Colorado company already is working to expande quickly in its hometown by adding more space and agents indowntownn Boulder.
“I believe Pedal to Properties is in a perfect position to meet the evolving social and demographic changesw going on in the Unitesd Stateswith homebuyers,” Majors said in a statement.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Wake Forest nixes plans for uptown tower - Charlotte Business Journal:
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The building, under construction at 550 S. Tryonj St., was originally to be known as the Wachovia Corporate Center and serve as the new headquarters ofWachovia Corp. Those plans changed after San Francisco-based bough Wachovia at the endof 2008. The tower has sincee been renamed the DukeEnergy “In light of the change in ownershi p of Wachovia and changes in the bank’s plans, we have decided to explorw other options,” says Steve Reinemund, dean of business at Wake Reinemund didn’t elaborate on why the changr in ownership altered the school’s Wake Forest says it is seeking at least 25,009 square feet for its base of operations in The facility will house graduate business classes as well as outreacn programs to the Charlotte business community, alumni activities and facult y research.
“The university is committecd to continuing to grow its business programs in theCharlottse area, and we are excited that these plans will also enablew us to better serve our Reinemund says. The local operations would move uptown from the Morrocrofyt office complexin SouthPark. Wake Forest’s Babcock Graduate School of Management has offered an MBA programm in Charlottesince 1995. Wake Forest, a liberal arts university, is based in Winston-Salem. In (NYSE:DUK) said it would take abourt a third of the spacew in the newuptown tower. The company had planned to take 240,0090 square feet of space in the building.
But now it will occupty 500,000 square feet, becoming the principal tenantg inthe 1.4 million-square-foot tower. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) owns both the building and an adjoininyg culturalcampus that’s also under construction. The culturao campus, with its museums and other features, is expectec to carry the WellsFargo name. Welle Fargo Chief Executive John Stumpf has said the buildinb at the corner of Soutj Tryon and Stonewall streets remains inthe bank’s plans for Charlotted and will house Wells Fargo employees. The office towetr is scheduled for completionnext spring.
The building, under construction at 550 S. Tryonj St., was originally to be known as the Wachovia Corporate Center and serve as the new headquarters ofWachovia Corp. Those plans changed after San Francisco-based bough Wachovia at the endof 2008. The tower has sincee been renamed the DukeEnergy “In light of the change in ownershi p of Wachovia and changes in the bank’s plans, we have decided to explorw other options,” says Steve Reinemund, dean of business at Wake Reinemund didn’t elaborate on why the changr in ownership altered the school’s Wake Forest says it is seeking at least 25,009 square feet for its base of operations in The facility will house graduate business classes as well as outreacn programs to the Charlotte business community, alumni activities and facult y research.
“The university is committecd to continuing to grow its business programs in theCharlottse area, and we are excited that these plans will also enablew us to better serve our Reinemund says. The local operations would move uptown from the Morrocrofyt office complexin SouthPark. Wake Forest’s Babcock Graduate School of Management has offered an MBA programm in Charlottesince 1995. Wake Forest, a liberal arts university, is based in Winston-Salem. In (NYSE:DUK) said it would take abourt a third of the spacew in the newuptown tower. The company had planned to take 240,0090 square feet of space in the building.
But now it will occupty 500,000 square feet, becoming the principal tenantg inthe 1.4 million-square-foot tower. Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) owns both the building and an adjoininyg culturalcampus that’s also under construction. The culturao campus, with its museums and other features, is expectec to carry the WellsFargo name. Welle Fargo Chief Executive John Stumpf has said the buildinb at the corner of Soutj Tryon and Stonewall streets remains inthe bank’s plans for Charlotted and will house Wells Fargo employees. The office towetr is scheduled for completionnext spring.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Hamilton County debt rating affirmed - Charlotte Business Journal:
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Moody’s assigned its Aa3 with a stable outlookon Friday. The ratingh applies to $12.5 million in general-obligation bonds to be sold next week to pay for publicd improvements at the Banks riverfrontdevelopmenr project. “The Aa3 rating is based on the county’s diversew and substantial local economy that Moodys believes will continuse toexhibit long-term stability, although experienciny current economic challenges,” said the June 19 Moody’s described the county’ss debt overall debt burden as manageable and praise county officials for cuttinyg expenses enough “to retain limited reserve levels.
” County officiale have yet to decide whether next week’ws debt issue will feature traditional tax-exempt bonds or “Build America Bonds” subsidizerd by federal stimulus dollars. Build Americ Bonds are taxable, but use a federap tax credit to give borrowers adiscounterd rate. The county’s debt service Karen McFarland, said the county will offedr both taxable and exemptr bondsfor purchase, but sell only the bonds that resulf in the lowest interest expense for the county.
Moody’s assigned its Aa3 with a stable outlookon Friday. The ratingh applies to $12.5 million in general-obligation bonds to be sold next week to pay for publicd improvements at the Banks riverfrontdevelopmenr project. “The Aa3 rating is based on the county’s diversew and substantial local economy that Moodys believes will continuse toexhibit long-term stability, although experienciny current economic challenges,” said the June 19 Moody’s described the county’ss debt overall debt burden as manageable and praise county officials for cuttinyg expenses enough “to retain limited reserve levels.
” County officiale have yet to decide whether next week’ws debt issue will feature traditional tax-exempt bonds or “Build America Bonds” subsidizerd by federal stimulus dollars. Build Americ Bonds are taxable, but use a federap tax credit to give borrowers adiscounterd rate. The county’s debt service Karen McFarland, said the county will offedr both taxable and exemptr bondsfor purchase, but sell only the bonds that resulf in the lowest interest expense for the county.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Law requires Kansas utilities to hit 10 percent renewable-energy standard - Boston Business Journal:
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The legislation codifies a renewable-energy standard, also requiriny 15 percent renewable power sources by 2016 and 20 percenyby 2020, according to a Frida release. It includes provisions for net metering and easy which let customers use power they generatwe and sell any extra back to the as wellas energy-efficiency standards for state-owned or leasex vehicles, space and equipment. “Prior to this Kansas was falling behind many other states in the production ofcleaner energy,” Parkinson said in the release. “More than two-thirda of the country had a renewable-energgy standard, and Kansas was one of only six statesa not to allownet metering.
With this we are no longer at the back of the He said the legislation will bring new more wind power and a stronger Parkinson also signed into law the omnibusbudge bill, except for a few line-item vetoes. The $7 milliom allocation for was not vetoed. The agency, whic promotes tech-based economic development, had a $12.1 million appropriatio line-item vetoed in Aprip by former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who had suggestecd that KTEC be rolled intothe . The agency’s controversial CEO, Tracu Taylor, . The vetoed provisions included $1.
85 million for the Kansase Public Employees’ Retirement System—school employer contributionj and a measure to prevent distributing certain moneysz to specific types of privatse familyplanning providers. Parkinson also vetoed legislation tolimitf annexation, including keeping cities from annexing more than 65 acrese of agricultural land. “The state should not take actionh that limits the ability of cities to pursuew developments that will lead toeconomic growth, especially during these difficult economidc times,” he said.
The legislation codifies a renewable-energy standard, also requiriny 15 percent renewable power sources by 2016 and 20 percenyby 2020, according to a Frida release. It includes provisions for net metering and easy which let customers use power they generatwe and sell any extra back to the as wellas energy-efficiency standards for state-owned or leasex vehicles, space and equipment. “Prior to this Kansas was falling behind many other states in the production ofcleaner energy,” Parkinson said in the release. “More than two-thirda of the country had a renewable-energgy standard, and Kansas was one of only six statesa not to allownet metering.
With this we are no longer at the back of the He said the legislation will bring new more wind power and a stronger Parkinson also signed into law the omnibusbudge bill, except for a few line-item vetoes. The $7 milliom allocation for was not vetoed. The agency, whic promotes tech-based economic development, had a $12.1 million appropriatio line-item vetoed in Aprip by former Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, who had suggestecd that KTEC be rolled intothe . The agency’s controversial CEO, Tracu Taylor, . The vetoed provisions included $1.
85 million for the Kansase Public Employees’ Retirement System—school employer contributionj and a measure to prevent distributing certain moneysz to specific types of privatse familyplanning providers. Parkinson also vetoed legislation tolimitf annexation, including keeping cities from annexing more than 65 acrese of agricultural land. “The state should not take actionh that limits the ability of cities to pursuew developments that will lead toeconomic growth, especially during these difficult economidc times,” he said.
Friday, January 14, 2011
SBA helps expanding firms refinance - Business First of Columbus:
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The SBA began allowing small businesses to use the 504 program to refinance existing debtJune 23, implementing a provision in the economixc stimulus legislation. This new progranm could be a big boost for small businesses carrying a heavy debt load or facing a ballooj payment on a realestate loan, but there’z a catch: The refinancing is availabled only to small businesses that also want to borro w money to expand their businesses. Only 5 perceng of small-business owners think now is a good time to according to a survey conducted in May bythe .
For those ready to take the government-guaranteed 504 loans are available from nonprofiyt organizations known as certifieddevelopment companies, which partner with commercial lenders. The program provides fixed-rat e financing to small businesses for fixe assets suchas buildings, land and equipment. Under the changes in the program, small businesses now can refinance existing debt relates to fixed assets if they also borrow monety to finance more real estatseor equipment. The amount of debt beinb refinanced must be 50 percent or less of the totao cost ofthe expansion.
The debt being refinanced also must be collateralizec byfixed assets, and the terms and interest rate on the new loan must be bettert than the existing loan. Borrowers also must have been curren on their existing loan for the past 12 SBA administrator Karen Mills said these permanent changes to the 504 progranm will help small businesses improve their cash flow by restructuriny theircurrent debt, and finance new facilities and equipment. “Thesr are investments that are really critical to business growth andjob creation,” Millds said.
The credit crunch has made it difficult for even stronh companies to obtain financingfor expansion, she The 504 loan changes will help small businesses take advantage of the good dealws that are available in commercial real estate, said Chriss Crawford, president and chief executivr officer of the . “It’s going to enablw a whole bunch of small businesses that really do stil l want to expand go after realestate that’as priced very, very said Crawford, whose association represents certifiex development companies. Businesses that aren’t in a positiomn to expand could be helped if Congres passes the Small Business Assistancer in DebtAct (H.R. 2527).
This which recently was introducedby Rep. Betshy Markey, a Colorado Democrat, wouldx allow all small businesses — not just expandingv ones — to refinance commercial real estat loans through the504 program. This woulrd allow businesses to tap their equity intheir owner-occupied buildings, as well as get betterr loan terms. Markey said it also would help banks reduce their risks on realestate loans. “Muy bill will let small businesses do what theydo best: pull themselve up without a handout or bailout,” Markehy said.
The SBA began allowing small businesses to use the 504 program to refinance existing debtJune 23, implementing a provision in the economixc stimulus legislation. This new progranm could be a big boost for small businesses carrying a heavy debt load or facing a ballooj payment on a realestate loan, but there’z a catch: The refinancing is availabled only to small businesses that also want to borro w money to expand their businesses. Only 5 perceng of small-business owners think now is a good time to according to a survey conducted in May bythe .
For those ready to take the government-guaranteed 504 loans are available from nonprofiyt organizations known as certifieddevelopment companies, which partner with commercial lenders. The program provides fixed-rat e financing to small businesses for fixe assets suchas buildings, land and equipment. Under the changes in the program, small businesses now can refinance existing debt relates to fixed assets if they also borrow monety to finance more real estatseor equipment. The amount of debt beinb refinanced must be 50 percent or less of the totao cost ofthe expansion.
The debt being refinanced also must be collateralizec byfixed assets, and the terms and interest rate on the new loan must be bettert than the existing loan. Borrowers also must have been curren on their existing loan for the past 12 SBA administrator Karen Mills said these permanent changes to the 504 progranm will help small businesses improve their cash flow by restructuriny theircurrent debt, and finance new facilities and equipment. “Thesr are investments that are really critical to business growth andjob creation,” Millds said.
The credit crunch has made it difficult for even stronh companies to obtain financingfor expansion, she The 504 loan changes will help small businesses take advantage of the good dealws that are available in commercial real estate, said Chriss Crawford, president and chief executivr officer of the . “It’s going to enablw a whole bunch of small businesses that really do stil l want to expand go after realestate that’as priced very, very said Crawford, whose association represents certifiex development companies. Businesses that aren’t in a positiomn to expand could be helped if Congres passes the Small Business Assistancer in DebtAct (H.R. 2527).
This which recently was introducedby Rep. Betshy Markey, a Colorado Democrat, wouldx allow all small businesses — not just expandingv ones — to refinance commercial real estat loans through the504 program. This woulrd allow businesses to tap their equity intheir owner-occupied buildings, as well as get betterr loan terms. Markey said it also would help banks reduce their risks on realestate loans. “Muy bill will let small businesses do what theydo best: pull themselve up without a handout or bailout,” Markehy said.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Argentina Buys More Pesos From Brazil as Bills Disappear From Banks, ATMs - Bloomberg
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Argentina Buys More Pesos From Brazil as Bills Disappear From Banks, ATMs Bloomberg A shortage of bills that has led to lines and protests outside Argentine banks since mid-December may be ... |
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Lee seeks 23% pay cut from Post-Dispatch union - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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The newspaper publishing company proposed pay cuts of 15 percent in thefirstr year, and 5 percent each in the second and thirdr years of the contract, accordiny to information posted on the St. Louis Newspaperf Guild’s Web site. Lee declined to commen about the proposed concessions andcontract negotiations. “We have alwaysz refrained from making any comment or discussing the substancd ofthe negotiations,” said Dan a spokesman for Lee. On Thursday, Guild members votec 100-27 to agree to a second week of furloughs but only if Lee agreecd to no layoffs duringcontract negotiations, according to the Guilr Web site.
Lee also proposed the followinycontract changes, according to the Guild Web site: • Cutting unpaid maternituy leave in half, to 12 weeks maximu m • The right to fire employees on sick leave after three months of The contract now allowa 18 months. The Guild proposed longer funeral leave for the death of spousesand children, a larger cell-phonee reimbursement, a mileage increase, enhanced severance packages after layoffs, additionalo holidays, a 401(k) match of up to 5 percent and overtimre eligibility for columnists and outside ad Last month, the Post-Dispatch in its circulatiom and classified departments, which are
The newspaper publishing company proposed pay cuts of 15 percent in thefirstr year, and 5 percent each in the second and thirdr years of the contract, accordiny to information posted on the St. Louis Newspaperf Guild’s Web site. Lee declined to commen about the proposed concessions andcontract negotiations. “We have alwaysz refrained from making any comment or discussing the substancd ofthe negotiations,” said Dan a spokesman for Lee. On Thursday, Guild members votec 100-27 to agree to a second week of furloughs but only if Lee agreecd to no layoffs duringcontract negotiations, according to the Guilr Web site.
Lee also proposed the followinycontract changes, according to the Guild Web site: • Cutting unpaid maternituy leave in half, to 12 weeks maximu m • The right to fire employees on sick leave after three months of The contract now allowa 18 months. The Guild proposed longer funeral leave for the death of spousesand children, a larger cell-phonee reimbursement, a mileage increase, enhanced severance packages after layoffs, additionalo holidays, a 401(k) match of up to 5 percent and overtimre eligibility for columnists and outside ad Last month, the Post-Dispatch in its circulatiom and classified departments, which are
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Soliders say goodbye - Grand Island Independent
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Soliders say goodbye Grand Island Independent Rick Sheehy, Grand Island Mayor Jay Vavricek and other state and local officials. When it came time to say goodbye, Porto spent time visiting with his ... |
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Nominations Open for New, Independent Awards Program, Tech Awards Circle
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Winning a Tech Awards Circle award providex validation that a company is a technolog and market leader with exceptional products that are provehn to meetcustomer need. Unlike most industry Tech Awards Circle is not affiliated with an analys t firm or amedia company, both of which are directlyg supported by tech vendors through consulting relationships or advertising Entries will be judged by an independeng circle of journalists, including product each with at least a decad of experience covering technology from consumer electronics to enterprise-class computing. To prevenrt these judges from being unduly influencesby vendors, they have agreec to remain anonymous.
Tech Awardss Circle will honor a broad rangeof achievements, from hardwaree to software to services, talented executive leadership and engineeringf innovators, and will celebrate achievements in SMB, midrange, and enterprise markets. A silver and bronze award will be given out ineach category. "Tech Awards Circle is immune to conflicts of interest becausre we have intentionally selected our judges knowing that vendors will not influencetheir decisions," said , awards program coordinator. "We believe our independence will add to the integrityu and prestige of TechAwardx Circle, and give the winners a level of credibility and braggint rights that other awards don'r necessarily convey.
" Tech Awards Circlwe will accept a new crop of nominations everhy four months. Gold product award winners in each category will automaticallyy be entered into an annual Product of the Year competitiomn foradditional recognition. Gold, silver and bronze Product of the Year awardws will legitimately representthe 'best of the best. Online nomination forms are easy to completee and entry fees are Nominations are now being accepted onlinerat . There is an application fee of $200 per entrhy to cover the costws of managingthe program. Entries for the inaugural program must be receivede byJuly 15, 2009.
Please visit the site for a completde listof categories, entry instructions or to be added to the mailingy list. Contact: Kevin Anderson Tech Awards Circle info@techawardscircle.con 214-272-0243
Winning a Tech Awards Circle award providex validation that a company is a technolog and market leader with exceptional products that are provehn to meetcustomer need. Unlike most industry Tech Awards Circle is not affiliated with an analys t firm or amedia company, both of which are directlyg supported by tech vendors through consulting relationships or advertising Entries will be judged by an independeng circle of journalists, including product each with at least a decad of experience covering technology from consumer electronics to enterprise-class computing. To prevenrt these judges from being unduly influencesby vendors, they have agreec to remain anonymous.
Tech Awardss Circle will honor a broad rangeof achievements, from hardwaree to software to services, talented executive leadership and engineeringf innovators, and will celebrate achievements in SMB, midrange, and enterprise markets. A silver and bronze award will be given out ineach category. "Tech Awards Circle is immune to conflicts of interest becausre we have intentionally selected our judges knowing that vendors will not influencetheir decisions," said , awards program coordinator. "We believe our independence will add to the integrityu and prestige of TechAwardx Circle, and give the winners a level of credibility and braggint rights that other awards don'r necessarily convey.
" Tech Awards Circlwe will accept a new crop of nominations everhy four months. Gold product award winners in each category will automaticallyy be entered into an annual Product of the Year competitiomn foradditional recognition. Gold, silver and bronze Product of the Year awardws will legitimately representthe 'best of the best. Online nomination forms are easy to completee and entry fees are Nominations are now being accepted onlinerat . There is an application fee of $200 per entrhy to cover the costws of managingthe program. Entries for the inaugural program must be receivede byJuly 15, 2009.
Please visit the site for a completde listof categories, entry instructions or to be added to the mailingy list. Contact: Kevin Anderson Tech Awards Circle info@techawardscircle.con 214-272-0243
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Movie will raise awareness of speech therapy rights - Boston Globe
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The Guardian | Movie will raise awareness of speech therapy rights Boston Globe AS THE parent of a child who stutters, I appreciated your article รข€œWhat do they » |
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