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just as the satellite broadcasterf readies to merge with an offshoott ofJohn Malone’s News Corp. and DirecTc confirmed Wednesday that Carey will leave theEl Calif.-based satellite broadcaster July 1 to becomes second-in-command — handling international operations — for Rupertg Murdoch’s global media Carey’s defection may muddy investors’ reception of the plannefd merger between DirecTV and Liberty Entertainment, a divisiohn of Douglas County-based Liberty Media. Carey ran DirecTV for the past six leading it through a period of growth and winning partnershipd with every major telecom company inthe U.S.
He was expectecd to stay with DirecTV after it becamr independent ofLiberty Media. Instead, he returns to working for Murdocyh andNews Corp., where he workexd for 15 years prior to heading DirecTV. Liberty Entertainment (NASDAQ: LMDIA) holds a 54 percent stakee in (NASDAQ: DTV) as well as controlling stakes in online gaming companyFun Technologies, the Game Show Network and regional sports TV networks in Pittsburgh and Seattle. Those holdings are bein g spun off this year intoa free-standing company to clear up DirecTV’a stock structure and make it easier for it to engager in mergers and acquisitions, the companiesd said.
Malone’s company tradedf its 16 percent ownership stake in News backto Murdoch’s company in 2007 in exchange for the controlliny stake in DirecTV.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Thursday, December 29, 2011
New Year's Eve concerts draw music fans of all kinds - Tulsa World
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New Year's Eve concerts draw music fans of all kinds Tulsa World By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer Oklahoma musicians reign when ringing in the new year. Squeeze yourself into an intimate setting, let your sequins shine and raise a glass to 2012. Check out our top picks for live music, DJs and parties this ... |
Monday, December 26, 2011
Santa Claus most assuredly exists - Danbury News Times
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CTV.ca | Santa Claus most assuredly exists Danbury News Times I have been reading about teachers telling their children that there is no Santa Claus, children on school buses hearing their bus drivers say that Santa Claus does not exist and older children telling younger children there is no Santa. ... Santa sleuths find 'proof' online Christmas Magic The Santa Claus Test |
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Groomers are Skico's MVPs - Aspen Times
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Groomers are Skico's MVPs Aspen Times Skico executives credit groomers with doing a great job with little natural snow so far this season. ASPEN â€" One month into ski season, it's clear that the MVPs for Aspen Skiing Co. are the snowmakers and groomers, Rich Burkley, Skico vice president ... |
Thursday, December 22, 2011
US Concedes Error, but Says Pakistan Fired First at Border - New York Times
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CTV.ca | US Concedes Error, but Says Pakistan Fired First at Border New York Times KABUL, Afghanistan â€" Mistakes by both American and Pakistani forces led to airstrikes against Pakistani posts on the Afghanistan border that killed 26 Pakistani Army soldiers last month, according to a Pentagon investigation that for the first time ... Pakistan Demurs on Border Blockade |
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
10 MN banks had $1M-plus incomes in Q1 - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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The strongest banks were also the state’ss largest: , based in Minneapolis, had the most income for the $624.4 million. , based in was second with $30 milliomn in income for the ( has a large presenc here, but is headquartered in San Francisco andso isn’t on the While U.S. Bank and TCF are the perennial top-dogs of the Twin Citieds banking scene, a more interesting dynamic shapes up further down the list of themetro area’s strongest banks. KleinBank, basex in Chaska, and , based in St. Paul, are in a classw of their own as $1 billion-plus community Bremer had $6.2 million in income, while KleinBanl had $1.
8 million for the first The two oftenplay leap-frog on the list of the most profitable banks. In the fourth quarter of 2008, KleinBanj had $4.9 million in income, while Bremer had $1.2 , based in Vermillion, had $2.9 milliojn in income on assetsof $416 Vermillion has been a strong performer throughou the past difficult year. Its income has been above $2 million every quarter for the pastfour
The strongest banks were also the state’ss largest: , based in Minneapolis, had the most income for the $624.4 million. , based in was second with $30 milliomn in income for the ( has a large presenc here, but is headquartered in San Francisco andso isn’t on the While U.S. Bank and TCF are the perennial top-dogs of the Twin Citieds banking scene, a more interesting dynamic shapes up further down the list of themetro area’s strongest banks. KleinBank, basex in Chaska, and , based in St. Paul, are in a classw of their own as $1 billion-plus community Bremer had $6.2 million in income, while KleinBanl had $1.
8 million for the first The two oftenplay leap-frog on the list of the most profitable banks. In the fourth quarter of 2008, KleinBanj had $4.9 million in income, while Bremer had $1.2 , based in Vermillion, had $2.9 milliojn in income on assetsof $416 Vermillion has been a strong performer throughou the past difficult year. Its income has been above $2 million every quarter for the pastfour
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Giffords' aide writing book on her experience after shooting - AZ Central.com
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Giffords' aide writing book on her experience after shooting AZ Central.com 8 shooting rampage near Tucson is writing a book about her experience. Pam Simon, 64, told The Arizona Republic that the project isn't far enough along to pitch to a publisher, but said she has found the writing process to be helpful to her healing ... |
Thursday, December 15, 2011
PERB chair Rystrom dies - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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Rystrom was appointed by Gov. Arnolf Schwarzenegger to the five-member PERB board in August 2007. She becamee chair in February 2009. The board enforceds collective bargaining laws that cover more than 2 millionCalifornia public-sector employees. It also rulesz on challenges to decisions issuedby PERB’s general counselp and administrative law judges. “Tiffanty Rystrom capped a distinguished career by channelin g her passion for the law into public Schwarzenegger said in a statement followingher “She raised the bar on quality, integrityg and consistency with the Rystrom entered the legal field after six yeard in advertising and marketing.
She started in 1977 as judicial clerk in the California Courtof Appeal. She went on to becomse deputy district attorney in Marin Countyt before moving to the Office of the California Attorneyg General and intoprivate practice. She is survived by her long-timer partner, California Labor CommissionerAngela
Rystrom was appointed by Gov. Arnolf Schwarzenegger to the five-member PERB board in August 2007. She becamee chair in February 2009. The board enforceds collective bargaining laws that cover more than 2 millionCalifornia public-sector employees. It also rulesz on challenges to decisions issuedby PERB’s general counselp and administrative law judges. “Tiffanty Rystrom capped a distinguished career by channelin g her passion for the law into public Schwarzenegger said in a statement followingher “She raised the bar on quality, integrityg and consistency with the Rystrom entered the legal field after six yeard in advertising and marketing.
She started in 1977 as judicial clerk in the California Courtof Appeal. She went on to becomse deputy district attorney in Marin Countyt before moving to the Office of the California Attorneyg General and intoprivate practice. She is survived by her long-timer partner, California Labor CommissionerAngela
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The right latitude: Horton Family Maps charts its own path - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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“A lot of people were holding out,” he adding that Horton Familyt Maps’ financial forecast for 2009 issignificantlgy brighter. The company expectsx to sell about 8,000 newlty updated maps in 2009at $13.95 each a dollar more than previous editions. Horton hopes sales will total about $60,000, more than double the company’sz 2008 revenue. Most of the company’s profitz go back into the business, he Selling a product people instead of one theysimply want, has helpefd Horton Family Maps stay afloat during theser difficult economic times, he says.
“Maps are more of a necessithy thana luxury,” he “Even the Realtors that are hurting are buyinv them, and their businesxs is real flat.” These days, Horton is lookiny for potential customers beyond northerh New Mexico. When he is not tooling arouned with hisGPS unit, scouting for new roads to includes in the 2011 editions, Horton is exploring the possibility of bringinh similar maps to other towns. Since that is too big of a job forone man, Hortoj is looking for potential partners who have a lot of locak knowledge. “We have info for all the for thewhole state,” he “But it’s too much for one centralizec company.
That’s why we’rwe pushing the franchise idea.” In the keep an eye out for a Horton map at a hardware or furniture storenear you. Companhy name: Owner: Address: 905 West Bond Street, Españolaa Phone: Web site: www.hortonmaps.com Employees: Between $60,000 and $70,000 annually in a good year 1. Have a reliablew product. 2. Identify niche 3. Don’t just sell your wares in the traditional places.
Think of everywherr your customers needto go, and be
“A lot of people were holding out,” he adding that Horton Familyt Maps’ financial forecast for 2009 issignificantlgy brighter. The company expectsx to sell about 8,000 newlty updated maps in 2009at $13.95 each a dollar more than previous editions. Horton hopes sales will total about $60,000, more than double the company’sz 2008 revenue. Most of the company’s profitz go back into the business, he Selling a product people instead of one theysimply want, has helpefd Horton Family Maps stay afloat during theser difficult economic times, he says.
“Maps are more of a necessithy thana luxury,” he “Even the Realtors that are hurting are buyinv them, and their businesxs is real flat.” These days, Horton is lookiny for potential customers beyond northerh New Mexico. When he is not tooling arouned with hisGPS unit, scouting for new roads to includes in the 2011 editions, Horton is exploring the possibility of bringinh similar maps to other towns. Since that is too big of a job forone man, Hortoj is looking for potential partners who have a lot of locak knowledge. “We have info for all the for thewhole state,” he “But it’s too much for one centralizec company.
That’s why we’rwe pushing the franchise idea.” In the keep an eye out for a Horton map at a hardware or furniture storenear you. Companhy name: Owner: Address: 905 West Bond Street, Españolaa Phone: Web site: www.hortonmaps.com Employees: Between $60,000 and $70,000 annually in a good year 1. Have a reliablew product. 2. Identify niche 3. Don’t just sell your wares in the traditional places.
Think of everywherr your customers needto go, and be
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Dan Snyder stays at Six Flags under reorganization - South Florida Business Journal:
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Six Flags is also seeking a $600 million loan, secures by its assets, and $150 million in a new revolvin credit line. The company’s executiver retention plan would keep Snyder as boare memberand chairman. Mark Shapiro, currently chief executive, as well as chiefd financial officer Jeffrey Speed and severalk other top management would also stay on in executive Six Flags, which announced its Chaptert 11 bankruptcy filing over the weekend, listed $2.4 billioh 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 managemenrt team, who took control of the theme park operator thred and a halfyears ago, have not been able to returhn the company to profitability, despite increasinfg attendance and selling several parkss to raise capital last year. The company reporte a $146 million first quarter loss. Six Flags has said its reorganization will not affectr park operations and its vendora and employees will continue tobe paid.
Six Flags 20 theme parks includein
Six Flags is also seeking a $600 million loan, secures by its assets, and $150 million in a new revolvin credit line. The company’s executiver retention plan would keep Snyder as boare memberand chairman. Mark Shapiro, currently chief executive, as well as chiefd financial officer Jeffrey Speed and severalk other top management would also stay on in executive Six Flags, which announced its Chaptert 11 bankruptcy filing over the weekend, listed $2.4 billioh 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 managemenrt team, who took control of the theme park operator thred and a halfyears ago, have not been able to returhn the company to profitability, despite increasinfg attendance and selling several parkss to raise capital last year. The company reporte a $146 million first quarter loss. Six Flags has said its reorganization will not affectr park operations and its vendora and employees will continue tobe paid.
Six Flags 20 theme parks includein
Friday, December 9, 2011
Covidien now Irish corporation - Dayton Business Journal:
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The Supreme Court of Bermuda approved themove Thursday. Shareholderzs had approved the move parentof St. Louis-based Covidien Imaging Solutionas andPharmaceutical Products, had cited tax and legislative reason s for wanting to move the country of incorporation. Covidienm has conducted business in Irelaned for nearly 30 years andhas 2,000 employees therre and six facilities, including four factories serving the Imaging Solutions and Medicakl Devices segments. Richard Meelia, Covidien’s chairman, president and chierf executive, cited Ireland’s stable business, legal and regulatory environmentand “good network of tax with the U.S.
, European Unio and many countries where Covidiebn has major operations. As a result of the common shares were canceled and Covidien plc ordinaru shares were issued toall shareholders. Covidien plc COV) will continue to be subject to U.S. Securities and Exchanged Commissionreporting requirements. Covidien plc, formerly known as , operatesw Covidien Imaging Solutions and Pharmaceutical also knownas , whicgh is located in St. Louis and providex medical imaging technologyand pharmaceuticals. Covidiem was spun off from in 2007. With 2008 revenude of nearly $10 billion, Covidien has 3,000 employees in the St.
Louix area and more than 41,000 employees
The Supreme Court of Bermuda approved themove Thursday. Shareholderzs had approved the move parentof St. Louis-based Covidien Imaging Solutionas andPharmaceutical Products, had cited tax and legislative reason s for wanting to move the country of incorporation. Covidienm has conducted business in Irelaned for nearly 30 years andhas 2,000 employees therre and six facilities, including four factories serving the Imaging Solutions and Medicakl Devices segments. Richard Meelia, Covidien’s chairman, president and chierf executive, cited Ireland’s stable business, legal and regulatory environmentand “good network of tax with the U.S.
, European Unio and many countries where Covidiebn has major operations. As a result of the common shares were canceled and Covidien plc ordinaru shares were issued toall shareholders. Covidien plc COV) will continue to be subject to U.S. Securities and Exchanged Commissionreporting requirements. Covidien plc, formerly known as , operatesw Covidien Imaging Solutions and Pharmaceutical also knownas , whicgh is located in St. Louis and providex medical imaging technologyand pharmaceuticals. Covidiem was spun off from in 2007. With 2008 revenude of nearly $10 billion, Covidien has 3,000 employees in the St.
Louix area and more than 41,000 employees
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Northrop gets $30M contract for 'space fence' development - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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The new Space Fence is part ofthe U.S. Department of Defense'se effort to continually track and detec t objects such as space debris and satellitezs in low and mediumearth orbit. Spacs Fence will replace the currenr VHF Air Force Spacd Surveillance System builtin 1961. "Thew new Space Fence system will provide betted accuracy and faster detection whil allowing us to increase the number of satellites and othed space objects that can be detected and thus avoiding collision and damage toother satellites," Rich director of special projects at Northroo Grumman's Advanced Concepts and Technology Division, said in a statement.
Australis is a candidate for the first SpacdFence location. Two additionak sites in other partx of the world are also under Los Angeles-based Northrop (NYSE: NOC) is a defens e and technology company.
The new Space Fence is part ofthe U.S. Department of Defense'se effort to continually track and detec t objects such as space debris and satellitezs in low and mediumearth orbit. Spacs Fence will replace the currenr VHF Air Force Spacd Surveillance System builtin 1961. "Thew new Space Fence system will provide betted accuracy and faster detection whil allowing us to increase the number of satellites and othed space objects that can be detected and thus avoiding collision and damage toother satellites," Rich director of special projects at Northroo Grumman's Advanced Concepts and Technology Division, said in a statement.
Australis is a candidate for the first SpacdFence location. Two additionak sites in other partx of the world are also under Los Angeles-based Northrop (NYSE: NOC) is a defens e and technology company.
Monday, December 5, 2011
Record of Brinksmanship Shows Merkel's Mettle: Margaret Heckel - BusinessWeek
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Bloomberg | Record of Brinksmanship Shows Merkel's Mettle: Margaret Heckel BusinessWeek Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- During the financial crisis of 2008, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Nicolas Sarkozy for a private lunch in the Paris house of Sarkozy's wife, Carla Bruni. This gesture of friendship didn't keep the French ... Record of Brinksmanship Shows Merkel Mettle: Margaret Heckel Brian Monteith: Wave the euro goodbye, welcome two-tier Europe |
Friday, December 2, 2011
'Everyone understands the language of rhythm' - MetroWest Daily News
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'Everyone understands the language of rhythm' MetroWest Daily News He spoke eight languages. Yet he found himself flummoxed trying to shop in the grocery store. “I had a friend's number in my pocket, and I would call him when I got lost,†said Diop, who lives in Salem. “I would go into the stores and find everything ... |
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