Agosto 24, 2010 | Por daydayup | # Enlace permanente
Excerpts from Business Editor Jon Chesto’s blog at massmarketblog.com
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The Cape Cod & Islands specialty license plate remains the most popular plate in the state – but it’s no surprise that it’s turning out to be tough to compete with the Red Sox in the popularity department. There are more than 48,000 Cape & Islands plates (with images of the Nauset lighthouse and Gay Head cliffs) attached to vehicles. But the Sox plate, which benefits the Jimmy Fund, is close behind, with nearly 43,000 distributed, according to the Cape & Islands license plate marketing committee.
The committee is ramping up a new campaign to draw attention to its plate, which has generated more than $17 million for economic development efforts on Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket since it became available 14 years ago. Committee Chairman Paul Rumul tells me this campaign is aimed at recognizing the people who already spend an extra $50 every two years to display the plates on their cars. Spotters will hand out $5 Ben & Jerry’s coupons at certain spots on the Cape during the next few weeks to drivers with the Cape & Islands plate.
The committee is also conducting a contest through mid-August for a new tagline. Rumul says the committee might keep its current slogan – “Keep sand in your shoes all year long” – even if it adopts a new one. The entries are pouring into the committee’s Facebook page, but I have a feeling that one entry – “Cape Cod: No Tourists Allowed” – won’t be among the entries making the final cut.
Westminster Dodge wins
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As the only Chrysler dealership left in the city of Boston, it sure seemed like a mistake when the Bickford family learned last year that it would lose the right to sell new cars at Westminster Dodge. That’s why it’s reassuring to see the good guys win in the end, as an arbitrator has ruled that Chrysler should give the Bickfords back their franchise. In From Chrysler’s perspective, the only mark against Westminster Dodge was that it only sold Dodges. Chrysler’s “Project Genesis” plan to cut models and consolidate dealerships had little room for solo Jeep and Dodge franchises.
When Congress created an arbitration process for dealers to try to get their franchise back, the Bickfords jumped at the chance. They were surviving as a used car dealership. But selling Dodges at the Morrissey Boulevard location was the primary mission since Charlie Bickford bought the business in the 1970s. His sons will now get the chance to build on that legacy. Jim Bickford, the dealership’s general manager, says he’s not sure when they’ll reinstall the Dodge Pentastar. But he expects it will probably be within 60 days.
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There aren’t many businesses significantly increasing their workforces in Boston – or anywhere, for that matter. That’s why it’s great to see one New York firm preparing to San Jose Sharks more than quadruple its Boston staff.
Yodle Inc. plans to add nearly 80 people within the next year. That’s in addition to the 20 workers the firm currently employs at its new office on Lincoln Street, near South Station. Nearly 150 job candidates attended a job fair and open house at the Boston office on Thursday.
CEO Court Cunningham tells me Yodle has found a sweet spot in the online world by trying to bridge the gap between the traditional Yellow Pages still used by small businesses and the
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While encamped in the Valley of Lemuel, Lehi sent his sons back to Jerusalemto obtain their own religious record — the “plates of brass” — from Laban watches-n the governor. Laban and Lehi had a shared ancestry and the brass plates contained not only the Jewish scriptures but also Lehi’s genealogy.
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The brothers “cast lots” (1 Nephi 3:11) to see who should go to Laban for the plates. In Old Testament times, it was believed that the outcome of casting of lots was directed by God (see Proverbs 16:33). The lot fell on Laman.
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Byline: Lauren Booth
This week, the TV presenter Ulrika Jonsson and the actress Cote d-Ivoire Denise Van Outen, left, hit the headlines for stories about their chest areas.
i’m not shying away from using the word breasts here, by the way, because what would be the point? These days every paper and magazine features pages and pages dedicated to gossip about them. Are so-and-so’s saggy, ageing, pert, perky, natural, enhanced, reduced or (shock horror) causing an unsightly bulge in a wrong-sized bra? Ms Van Outen gave an interview in which she said that part of the reason she gave up breastfeeding within three weeks of giving birth was that she didn’t fancy getting papped while breastfeeding her newborn baby in the post office. Big news? Meanwhile, Ulrika’s chest-plate was indeed snapped, out shopping with her daughter Bo Eva, leading to pages of comment about over-dieting and fake well-wishing for the ‘frail’ star.
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it’s time to stop dressing up a male-led nosiness about breasts as some kind of social commentary or, more implausible still, a genuine concern about the health choices of famous women.
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it would be more respectful to British womankind if all newspapers had a Page Three stunna. Better that than carrying on with this charade where we’re all reduced and categorised by the size, weight, health and usefulness of our breasts.
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The University of Kentucky sold off its large dairy herd; now the University of Minnesota has followed suit.
This is the fourth university to quit “Big Dairying.” The interesting part is that the university was given 436 acres in the early 1900s. Even they could not make it with all their donations and financial support. You can’t teach an ag model that swarovski Roma is not financially and environmentally sustainable. If it fails in the real world, and sets students up to call a suicide hot line for farmers, what is the point of the “modern” mega dairy?
On July 23, the University of Minnesota-Crookston auctioned off its entire dairy herd. This was done in conjunction with the ending of its dairy program. The university will consolidate its operations around the state. The Northwest Regional JIMMY CHOO Shoes Outreach and Research Center’s decision to sell its 235 head of dairy cattle was the result of budget cuts and determining how to best serve the UM campuses by eliminating duplication in programs. This decision saves UMC about $300,000 annually, but it also will result in a job loss of six or seven.
The university is considering a proposal to expand its beef and sheep programs and start a new, small-scale dairy program with 30 to 40 cows.
Such a dairy model encourages economic growth in rural communities. We need more farmers and their small dairies to support A Lange & Sohne Watch Replica the local infrastructure. We need to repair the damage “Modern Mega Dairy Models” have inflicted on the agricultural landscape.
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RIVERSIDE – Merck and Co. is going to buy back the pharmaceuticals plant it sold off two-and-a-half years ago, according to a company spokesman.
The New Jersey-based company said it remains committed to the community, as well as the 454 employees, and plans to maintain the workforce.
Merck operated the plant for 58 years before selling it to PRWT Services Inc., a Philadelphia-based firm, in early 2008.
Now that Merck is re-acquiring the Riverside facility, the company plans on continuing its line of production.
“Merck has had a long and successful history at the site,” company spokesman Ronald Rogers said Monday. “The products at the site are critical to our supply chain. Most importantly, they’re critical to our customers. We felt it was important to ensure that the Fashion Jimmy Choo Shoe supply chain continues.”
Rogers couldn’t say who initiated the buyback – Merck or PRWT. However, he expects the sale to be completed Sept. 3. Transition from PRWT to Merck should take about six months, Rogers said.
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Rogers wouldn’t comment on how much Merck is paying, saying, “I don’t think we’ve disclosed the terms of the deal. I don’t have any more information on that.”
When Merck sold Cherokee, the price for the 323-acre compound was listed on the deed as $1, a common practice when the actual price is kept mum. Company executives deferred to discuss the actual price tag of the property at the time, but the deed listed the actual cash considered at $3 million. The county-assessed value of the property – which included 60 separate “premises” – was $12,877,350 in 2008. Fair market value was listed on the deed as $58,344,395.
“The focus on the site is on fulfilling current production plans and then the due diligence process,” Rogers said. “We’re committed to making sure that we have continuity of Replica Oris our supply chain.”
Rogers wouldn’t comment on the future of the Riverside location beyond that, saying the future of both the pharmaceutical industry and the economy at large is uncertain. Those factors combine to create the potential for future change.
Merck realigning
In fact, Rogers said, Merck has been undergoing an international realignment. The drugmaker is looking to close eight manufacturing plants and eight research sites globally. Only one of the sites under the gun is in the states, in Miami Lakes, Fla.
The downsizing comes on the heels of Merck’s acquisition of Schering-Plough Corp. Merck, which has roots in 140 countries, plans to reduce its international work force by 15 percent to save $3.5 billion by 2012.
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When PRWT bought Cherokee, it was a surprise to many.
“My 94-year-old grandmother called and said, ‘I hear you’re dealing drugs,’” Willie F. Johnson, PRWT chairman and CEO said during the press conference Jan. 4, 2008, announcing PRWT’s move into the pharmaceuticals business.
The Philadelphia firm had previously specialized in staffing toll booths, cleaning prisons, processing child support payments, operating locks for the Army Corps of Engineers and maintaining Marine war support ships.
Still, many were confident that PRWT would be able to continue Merck’s tradition of pharmaceutical excellence in River
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IN the Sixties, it was the Beats – now it’s the tweets that are set to inspire a generation of would-be poets.
For the first time this year, Cheltenham Literature Festival is employing resident poet AF Harrold to keep a close Embroidered patches eye on Twitter – and write a poem based on Tweeted contributions for the public.
The project was announced last night as the line-up for the October festival was revealed. Guest directors in the festival’s 61st year include architect Kevin McCloud, who brings together leading broadcasters and writers to discuss our built environment with the likes of Sir Norman Foster. Former Observer editor Will Hutton joins him to contemplate the challenges of a new economic world. And poetry gets bolder thanks to fellow director Owen Sheers, who heads up sessions with Andrew Motion and Jo Shapcott. Themes for this year’s festival, which takes place from October 8-17 also include sex, death and tragedy in the classical world, courtesy of the likes of Germaine Greer and Bettany Hughes.
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They join a host of stars including Radio 2 DJ Chris Evans, actor Michael Caine, Texan model Jerry Hall, journalist Andrew Marr, former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell, comeback kid Peter Mandelson and Satanic Verses creator Salman Rushdie. Comedy comes in the form of Armstrong & Miller, Graham Norton, Jo Brand and Jenny Eclair. Gardeners Monty and Sarah Don share their wisdom, chefs Antonio Carluccio and Nigella Lawson cook up a storm, Oxo mum and Loose Women star Lynda Bellingham discusses her autobiography and ex- GMTV sofa Dior Shoe Shoes queen Fiona Phillips is in town.
Plus there are sessions on everything from chavs to Cranford and GCHQ to Dr Who. As well as more than 330 talks, there are family fun days, writers’ workshops, Book It! children’s festival, the Word On The Street programme – which takes minstrels and poets on to Cheltenham’s streets – and LabOratory, which brings biomedical science to life.
Priority members’ booking opens on Monday – everyone else can book tickets from August 16. Contribute to AF Harrold’s Twitter project at @chelttwitfest from September 1. The finished poem will be revealed on the last day of the festival.
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MARRABLE HOUSE The proposed extra care home for frail elderly people in Great Baddow. What is it and is it required? The proposal states that the home is for “very frail elderly people over 55″.
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What are the criteria for “very frail”? Who decides? What is “extra care”? Is such care defined in any form of legislation and who will ensure that it is enforced? What services will be provided and who will bear the cost? In addition to a number of bungalow developments reserved for elderly people in Great Baddow, Palmerston Lodge, Roberts Court, Kingfisher and Hatley’s which are all within a stone’s throw of the Vineyards, provide secure accommodation for elderly people. They each have a manager to look after the welfare of the residents.
Some of these, who are well into their 80s, could be described as “frail” since they require the support by carers on a regular daily basis and are supplied with hot food by the meals on wheels service.
It is an unfortunate fact that elderly people impose a disproportionate demand on the medical services of any community.
The excellent Gt Baddow village surgery is already working at or near maximum capacity. Has any thought been given as to whether the village surgery can deal with the additional demand if this project goes ahead? One wonders if the use of the words “extra care homes for very frail elderly people is designed to generate sympathy for a project which is unnecessary and will be quite unsuitable for a central location in Gt Baddow.
The lack of any form of advance consultation with the village is indicative of the unsatisfactory nature of this project. Are the developers merely trying to recover the cost they incurred when they refurbished the Vineyards flats & shopping area a few years ago? This proposal is unworthy of Gt Baddow and should be confined to the dustbin.
Mr B Wilders (A resident of Palmerston Lodge)
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Canada Post and Israel Post are today issuing a joint international rate commemorative stamp. This marks more than 60 years of friendship and strong diplomatic relations between the two countries. It is the first joint stamp issue between Canada and Israel. Canada’s diplomatic relationships with Mexico, China and Japan have previously been recognized on stamps and commemorative envelopes.
“Joint stamp issues like this one represent diplomacy in action,” said John Baird, Canada’s Minister of Transport and Minister responsible for Canada Post. “The bond between Canada and Israel continues to yield benefits for each country and its citizens. It is fitting that we celebrate the enduring friendship between our countries.”
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The social ties between Canada and Israel inspired the stamp’s design – which features human beings in the shape of Canada’s Maple Leaf and Israel’s Star of David.
“Canada Post is proud to work directly with Israel Post on this joint issue,” says Moya Greene, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canada Post. “Today’s release is part of a growing number of commemorative stamps designed to recognized Canada’s strong diplomatic relationships around the world.”
Karen Henricks of the Toronto-based design firm q30 designed the stamp in collaboration with illustrator Yarek Waszul. A total of 660,000 stamps have been printed and will be available in booklets of six stamps.
“Over 60 years ago, Israel and Canada established diplomatic relations and began a fruitful cooperation. Our countries have since strengthened their commitment as partners in Christian Dior Watch many fields, including commerce, science, culture, education, public safety and trade,” says Miriam Ziv, Israel’s Ambassador to Canada. “This stamp reflects the special bond between our two nations and our two peoples.”
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Each stamp measures 40 mm x 30.8 mm (horizontal) and has simulated perforations. The stamps, printed by Lowe-Martin are pressure sensitive and printed on Tullis Russell paper using lithography in four colours. They are general tagged on four sides. The official first day cover will be cancelled in both countries’ capitals on the same day.
Additional information about Canadian stamps can be found in the news section of Canada Post’s website, and photos of these new stamps are also available. Stamps and other products will be available at participating post offices, or can be ordered online by following the links at , or by mail order from the National Philatelic Centre. From Canada and the USA, call toll-free: 1 800 565-4362, and from other countries, call: 902 863-6550.
Contacts: Canada Post Media Relations 613-734-8888
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As the 2010 local racing season heads down the homestretch, many tracks are hosting various special events.
Williams Grove Speedway presents the URC/Rislone 360 Sprint Car Nationals tonight, as the total purse is in excess of $20,000, including the winner’s share of $4,000 for the 25-lap feature. Selinsgrove Speedway offers $3,000 to Saturday nights’ Late Model Open winner. Lincoln Speedway pays a whopping $5,500 to the 358 sprint car winner Saturday night.
The biggest payday of the weekend has the 410 sprint cars invading Juniata County Saturday night for the 4th Annual “Dream Extreme” in memory of Jimmy Nace. This year’s version will pay $1,000 to take the green flag (last place money) and $15,000 to the winner of the 40-lap event.
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Ironically, Jimmy Nace, who lost his battle with cancer last November, was the car owner for Sean Michael, when Michael won the inaugural event in 2007.
Plenty of festivities are planned prior to the running of Saturday’s show, as racing vendors, silent auctions, driver autograph sessions, vintage and current race cars will be displayed, in addition to racing videos and plenty of activities for the kids. Gates open at 3 p.m. and racing begins at 7:30.
Williams Grove Speedway is in the middle of an active racing weekend tonight as it offers an open wheel doubleheader. The 410 sprint cars will compete in their own complete show, while the 5th Annual URC/Rislone Nationals for the 358/360 sprinters will also be contested tonight.
Pat Cannon, who won the inaugural event in 2006, has the current lead with 358 points on the strength of three victories at the Grove this season, is an early race favorite. Past winners include Ed Aiken (2007), Kenny Adams (2008) and Aaron Ott (2009).
The Grove swings back in action Saturday night for Kids’ Night with plenty of fun activities for the kids and a four-division show of winged super sportsman, limited late models, street stocks and four cylinder stock cars.
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Selinsgrove Speedway, on the heels of a late-model doubleheader last weekend, returns Saturday night with the 12th annual Late Model Open, paying $3,000 to the winner of the 35-lap feature. The 358 sprint cars, pro stocks and roadrunners will also be in action.
Previous winners include Chris Shuey, Kenny Pettyjohn, Dale Kerstetter, Scotty Haus, Nick Dickson, Jeff Smith and four-time winner, Jeff Rine. With an open competition tire rule and both Hagerstown and Port Royal Speedways giving the late models a night off, it could be a great night for late models at the Snyder County oval.
Lincoln Speedway will host the World Energy Systems 358 Sprint Car Championship Saturday night at the Abbottstown oval, along with the 305 sprint cars and thundercars.
A complete program of time trials and qualifying events will lead up to the 30-lap main event, which will pay a whopping $5,500 to the winner.
Other racing action around the area this weekend has Big Diamond Raceway hosting a three-division show of 358 modifieds, sportsman and roadrunners, along with the Shiley Fabrications Sportsman Match Races, tonight. Grandview Speedway presents its doubleheader of 358 modifieds and limited late models Saturday night and Hagerstown Speedway hosts the 29th Annual AMA Grand Nationals/Hub City Classic for the flat track motorcycles.
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WHITCHURCH held their nerve for a superb eight-run home win over Cleeve to reach the last four of the Bristol & District Plate.
The visitors, who won the toss, restricted the Somerset League side to 117-7, Jezz Howell top-scoring late in the innings with an unbeaten 35 that included three sixes, while Luke Cooper contributed a valuable 24.
Anup Kolambkar was the pick of the Cleeve attack with 2-11 from five overs, while James Ball finished with 3-24.
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Whitchurch restricted their opponents to 109-8, Craig Brown claiming the prized wicket of opener Kolambkar for 35 and finishing with 2-31 from five overs.
Rob Bailey did his bit to keep things tight at the end with a return of 3-16, also from five overs, as James Cole finished the innings unbeaten on 19.
Whitchurch, who will leave the Somerset League next season and join the Globe Sports Bristol & District competition, are now away to YMCA at Golden Hill, while the other semi-final sees Hanham entertaining Stoke Bishop. Both games are due to take place on Sunday (10.30am).
The Plate final takes place on August 8 at Cleeve (11am), with the Bristol & District Cup final between Bedminster and Thornbury following at 2pm.
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. Tom Court (3-18) and Pete Lomax (2-29) were the bowling stars as Weston-super-Mare edged out Knowle by one run in the North Somerset League’s Butcombe Twenty/20 Shield quarter-finals. Knowle finished on 140-9, Krishna Kumar top-scoring with 60, after Weston had earlier totalled 141-5, with Sam Poole unbeaten on 58.
Weston are now away to Bristol Bangladeshis or Bristol Indians, who meet tonight.
In the other half of the draw, Keynsham beat Bath on Tuesday by three runs, and will now be home to Brislington or Stothert & Pitt, who were due to meet last night.
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. Knowle are away to Hatherley & Reddings in the quarter-finals of the Gloucestershire Cup on Sunday, when Chipping Sodbury entertain Cirencester.
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