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The ESPN Zone, part of a nationwide chain of what used to be nine ofthe sports-themed bar and interactive game center s across the country, laid off roughlt 100 employees, giving each a 60-daty administrative leave package, according to a company Rick Allesandri, an ESPN vice president who oversees Zone operations, said in the statementy that the restaurant could not survive the This economic downturn has been marked nationally by reducec consumer spending on eating out and on entertainmentr activities. “A decision like this is nevert easy. We recognize and appreciate the commitment and year s of service of all of these Allesandri said.
“Unfortunately, the current economic environmenf offered us noother choice.” The ESPN Zone was a 23,000-square-fooft meeting place for sports fanatics, with one room featuring more than a doze large televisions tuned into contests of all kind and anothef full of video and sports games ranginyg from basketball to bowling. None of the eighy other ESPN Zone locations willbe closed, as all “arr meeting our expectations,” said Matt Kovacs, a spokesmen for the , which owns the Taboe Center, issued a statement sayin it was “sorry to hear of theier decision to discontinue their Denver operations.
” But the closinb of ESPN Zone “has created a new opportunity for us to bringb new concepts to 16th Street,” it One of those new concepts is The Tilted a Celtic-themed restaurant and sports bar with 20 locations operatingv nationwide and another 10 The chain, which is expected to open its Denver locatioh this fall and to offer outdoor patio has signed an 8,300-square-foot lease at Tabor Center, accordingh to a news release. The Tilted Kilt begabn in Las Vegas in 2003 and is noted for its serverse dressedin knee-high socks, short plaif kilts and midriff-baring plaid halter tops.
It will be one of a numbere of new tenants opening in the Tabor Centerthis “These new additions to Tabor Center’s retail offerint reflect our continuing efforts to enhance the services and amenitiezs for the tenants, customerd and visitors to the Tabor Center,” said Steve Budorick, executive vice president and partne r at Callahan Capital Partners.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Gas-fired power plant to be built by Shaw - Power Engineering Magazine
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Gas-fired power plant to be built by Shaw Power Engineering Magazine The Shaw Group Inc. (NYSE: SHAW) on March 26 said it received full notice to proceed on a new dual fuel combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant at Entergy's (NYSE: ETR) Ninemile Point Steam Electric Station near New Orleans. The 550 MW unit at Ninemile ... Shaw Receives Full Notice to Proceed on Entergy's Ninemile Combined Cycle Plant |
Sunday, March 25, 2012
EPA settles with TS Trim of Canal Winchester - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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The EPA on Mondag disclosed details ofan $82,500 settlemenyt with that will see $68,16p0 headed to state and local pollution control programs and $17,040 earmarked for a schoo bus retrofit program. TS Trim coat s interior plastic parts and is a majotr supplierto Marysville-based and , according to its Web TS Trim has permits to sprag its products while keeping in compliancse with pollution controls, but according to the the EPA between 2006 and last year identifiecd a number of problems at TS Trim’ds two Canal Winchester plants.
The EPA said the companh failed to keep regular records of instances when it exceeded federak emissions standards and also jumped the gun on a constructiomn project before the state had issue akey permit. The EPA said TS Trim’s pollutiobn controls didn’t hit the mark during a 2007 compliance test, but new equipment installed sincer then should put the company backinto compliance. Underr the settlement, the company has a monthn to show that its plants meet emissions A companyrepresentative wasn’t available Monday as TS Trim is under a seasonal shutdown.
The EPA on Mondag disclosed details ofan $82,500 settlemenyt with that will see $68,16p0 headed to state and local pollution control programs and $17,040 earmarked for a schoo bus retrofit program. TS Trim coat s interior plastic parts and is a majotr supplierto Marysville-based and , according to its Web TS Trim has permits to sprag its products while keeping in compliancse with pollution controls, but according to the the EPA between 2006 and last year identifiecd a number of problems at TS Trim’ds two Canal Winchester plants.
The EPA said the companh failed to keep regular records of instances when it exceeded federak emissions standards and also jumped the gun on a constructiomn project before the state had issue akey permit. The EPA said TS Trim’s pollutiobn controls didn’t hit the mark during a 2007 compliance test, but new equipment installed sincer then should put the company backinto compliance. Underr the settlement, the company has a monthn to show that its plants meet emissions A companyrepresentative wasn’t available Monday as TS Trim is under a seasonal shutdown.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Treasury Sells Inflation Notes at Record Low Negative Yield - BusinessWeek
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Treasury Sells Inflation Notes at Record Low Negative Yield BusinessWeek By Cordell Eddings on March 22, 2012 The US sold $13 billion in 10- year Treasury Inflation Protected Securities at a record low negative yield with investors willing to pay a premium to guard against the threat of rising consumer prices. Inflation-protected Treasurys auctioned at negative yield; Treasurys end the ... |
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Educating the new governor - St. Louis Business Journal:
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He’s going to need all the good will he can By spending some of his political capitapl but not anyreal money, Mr. Nixojn can bring about stability in at least one perpetuallytroublex area: the . A coalitio of North Side politicians and former members of the elected school board has urged the new governor to change the leadership of the Special Administrative Board that oversees thecity schools. Some suggestf getting rid of the boardall together. Duringb the campaign, Mr. Nixon walked a publid tightrope, not saying he woul get rid of the board or its Rick Sullivan, but not offering a grea t deal of support either.
(For those who live in a cave or don’tf follow city school machinations, the St. Louis Public Schools lost theirf accreditation from the state of Missouri effectivedJune 15, 2007. The statse board of education nominated Mr. Sullivan, formerly CEO of , to servse as CEO of a boarr appointed to governthe district. That effectivelt dismissed the elected Board of Education whose membersz have sued the state to be The suit currently is beforethe . The mayor and presidenft of the board of aldermen each appointes a member to thespecial Mr. Sullivan ultimately was appointed by the governof and approved by thestate senate. Because his is a gubernatoria l appointment, it is possible Mr.
Sullivan coulc be replaced by Mr. Nixon.) This dilemmza comes just as a new Kelvin Adams, takes the reins. The open hirinh process is one of the most publicizeed examples of thespecial board’s outreach to the The inclusive approach also characterized the development of a long-range plan for the school district. It’s the same approach that is beinf used in the school reconfiguration That was the directive the specially appointecboard received: Reach out to the communitty for ideas and focu on student achievement. Mr. Sullivan has been singleed out for his manner as well as for the accomplishments of the The St.
Louis Post-Dispatc h has been a supporter and the Riverfrontg Times described himas “diligent, humble and willinb to listen.” Hopefully, we’ll be able to say the same abou t Jay Nixon.
He’s going to need all the good will he can By spending some of his political capitapl but not anyreal money, Mr. Nixojn can bring about stability in at least one perpetuallytroublex area: the . A coalitio of North Side politicians and former members of the elected school board has urged the new governor to change the leadership of the Special Administrative Board that oversees thecity schools. Some suggestf getting rid of the boardall together. Duringb the campaign, Mr. Nixon walked a publid tightrope, not saying he woul get rid of the board or its Rick Sullivan, but not offering a grea t deal of support either.
(For those who live in a cave or don’tf follow city school machinations, the St. Louis Public Schools lost theirf accreditation from the state of Missouri effectivedJune 15, 2007. The statse board of education nominated Mr. Sullivan, formerly CEO of , to servse as CEO of a boarr appointed to governthe district. That effectivelt dismissed the elected Board of Education whose membersz have sued the state to be The suit currently is beforethe . The mayor and presidenft of the board of aldermen each appointes a member to thespecial Mr. Sullivan ultimately was appointed by the governof and approved by thestate senate. Because his is a gubernatoria l appointment, it is possible Mr.
Sullivan coulc be replaced by Mr. Nixon.) This dilemmza comes just as a new Kelvin Adams, takes the reins. The open hirinh process is one of the most publicizeed examples of thespecial board’s outreach to the The inclusive approach also characterized the development of a long-range plan for the school district. It’s the same approach that is beinf used in the school reconfiguration That was the directive the specially appointecboard received: Reach out to the communitty for ideas and focu on student achievement. Mr. Sullivan has been singleed out for his manner as well as for the accomplishments of the The St.
Louis Post-Dispatc h has been a supporter and the Riverfrontg Times described himas “diligent, humble and willinb to listen.” Hopefully, we’ll be able to say the same abou t Jay Nixon.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
QEP Co. to delist stock - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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The Boca Raton-based specialty toolmaked and distributor forthe tile, carpet and do-it-yourselff markets, reported a net loss of $7.3 million, or $2.1 a share, for the year ended Feb. 28. That's down from net income of $2.2 million, or 61 cents a for the previous The company reported net salesof $203.6 million for fiscal year 2009, down from $217 millionj the previous year. The company blamed the decreases in sales to theweakened economy, especially in the latterr half of its fiscal year.
With regard to its decision to delisytits stock, the company said its board of directors decided that the costs associated with compliance, along with the demandw on management time required to maintain its listing, outweighed the benefits. Shares QEPC) fell 10 cents to $1.64 in afternoonm trading. The 52-week high was $7.46 on July 16. The 52-week low was 77 centxs on March 9.
The Boca Raton-based specialty toolmaked and distributor forthe tile, carpet and do-it-yourselff markets, reported a net loss of $7.3 million, or $2.1 a share, for the year ended Feb. 28. That's down from net income of $2.2 million, or 61 cents a for the previous The company reported net salesof $203.6 million for fiscal year 2009, down from $217 millionj the previous year. The company blamed the decreases in sales to theweakened economy, especially in the latterr half of its fiscal year.
With regard to its decision to delisytits stock, the company said its board of directors decided that the costs associated with compliance, along with the demandw on management time required to maintain its listing, outweighed the benefits. Shares QEPC) fell 10 cents to $1.64 in afternoonm trading. The 52-week high was $7.46 on July 16. The 52-week low was 77 centxs on March 9.
Friday, March 16, 2012
Airline woes don't ground PAS Technologies - Kansas City Business Journal:
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CEO Robert Weiner said the NorthKansas City-basex company recently won a large contract with a big airline’s materiak management program that will add abouf 10 percent to its overall revenue. Weineer said he didn’t have clearancs to reveal the name ofthe airline. “We beat out some originaol equipment manufacturers, and it woke up a lot of our Weiner said. “When you win with a big it also helps you win withothert airlines.” Privately owned PAS wouldn’t disclose its but director of communications Marsha Farmer said revenue has doublede since the company was founded in 2006 with ’s purchas e of the business in Nortj Kansas City.
In Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Praxair listed the division’s 2005 revenue around $67
CEO Robert Weiner said the NorthKansas City-basex company recently won a large contract with a big airline’s materiak management program that will add abouf 10 percent to its overall revenue. Weineer said he didn’t have clearancs to reveal the name ofthe airline. “We beat out some originaol equipment manufacturers, and it woke up a lot of our Weiner said. “When you win with a big it also helps you win withothert airlines.” Privately owned PAS wouldn’t disclose its but director of communications Marsha Farmer said revenue has doublede since the company was founded in 2006 with ’s purchas e of the business in Nortj Kansas City.
In Securities and Exchange Commission filings, Praxair listed the division’s 2005 revenue around $67
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