Moreno ratifies lawsuit against private agency Buenos Aires Herald Domestic Trade Secretary Guillermo Moreno ratified the Trade Court the lawsuit he filed against the private consultancy agency Orlando Ferreres y Asociados over the publication of indexes that lack scientific evidence, judicial sources reported. ... |
Friday, September 16, 2011
Moreno ratifies lawsuit against private agency - Buenos Aires Herald
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Congress to Chrysler, GM: Reimburse dealers - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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Sen. Bob Corker, introduced the Auto Dealers Assistance Amendmentf yesterday in the Senate Banking Committee. The amendment would also give dealerships 180 days to wind downtheird operations. “We continue to receive assurance from Chrysler and GM that their dealers across Tennessee and across our country will betreatedr fairly,” Corker said in a statement. “Wre filed this amendment to apply pressure on the automakersx to keep their word to rejected dealershipsz and fully reimburse them for theirr inventories of vehiclesand parts.
“We hope Chrysled and GM will take these appropriats actions and make this amendment Chrysler and GM told Congress earlier this year that they need to reducw their dealer networks tocut costs. Corker’s statement said dealerships have beengivenm “inconsistent treatment.” Some Chrysletr dealerships, the statement said, have been forcedx to shut down in less than 30 days and are responsibld for selling their GM dealers, Corker said, have been givej longer contract terms, but face similar challenges in reimbursemenft for parts and automobiles.
The amendment woul d force the automakers to use any Treasurhy funds while in bankruptcy to reimburser their dealers for all parts and inventoryy on the date of thebankruptcty filing. Also, the proposal would not allow Chrysler or GM toget debtor-in-possessionm funding unless such agreements provide for the reimbursementg of the dealers.
Sen. Bob Corker, introduced the Auto Dealers Assistance Amendmentf yesterday in the Senate Banking Committee. The amendment would also give dealerships 180 days to wind downtheird operations. “We continue to receive assurance from Chrysler and GM that their dealers across Tennessee and across our country will betreatedr fairly,” Corker said in a statement. “Wre filed this amendment to apply pressure on the automakersx to keep their word to rejected dealershipsz and fully reimburse them for theirr inventories of vehiclesand parts.
“We hope Chrysled and GM will take these appropriats actions and make this amendment Chrysler and GM told Congress earlier this year that they need to reducw their dealer networks tocut costs. Corker’s statement said dealerships have beengivenm “inconsistent treatment.” Some Chrysletr dealerships, the statement said, have been forcedx to shut down in less than 30 days and are responsibld for selling their GM dealers, Corker said, have been givej longer contract terms, but face similar challenges in reimbursemenft for parts and automobiles.
The amendment woul d force the automakers to use any Treasurhy funds while in bankruptcy to reimburser their dealers for all parts and inventoryy on the date of thebankruptcty filing. Also, the proposal would not allow Chrysler or GM toget debtor-in-possessionm funding unless such agreements provide for the reimbursementg of the dealers.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Cashing in on aging boomers - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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“People wanted nothing to do with thematurw market,” said Maddy Dychtwald, senior vice president of the compant in San Francisco. Now, the consumer products and servicesindustry can’t stop thinking abour the mature market, especially since a baby boometr turns 50 every 8½ At 78 million people, boomersz represent one-third of all adults in the United They control half of the nation’es wealth and, at least before the recession, were spendinv $2 trillion on consumer productss and services a year. Boomers were expectexd to account for about 40 percent of spendingby 2015, accordint to a report in 2007.
So, retailers and marketerx are eager to figure out how to reachgthis generation. Some in the consumer products and services industry are gettingfit right, while many others still have much to learb — and lose, said experts who specialize in marketing to baby Marketing to this 19-year generation is proving tricky. Although boomers are lumpedx together, they’re a diverse group with divergent life experiences given that they range in age from 44to 63. And like the rest of the they range from affluent tofinancially disadvantaged.
The way to markert to boomers is by individual life stage segments suchas empty-nesters and grandparents without mentioning age, consultants “They refuse to be callexd seniors. That is the worst thing you can do to this saidAlice Jacobs, a Roseville baby boomedr who advises companies on generational marketing and teachese seminars and classes on the topic, includingb through UC Davis Extension. Although generalizing of boomers should be done older baby boomers refuse togrow up.
They think old age starts around 75or 80, said Matt founder of , a marketiny research and consulting firm in Boomers see themselves as vibrant and They like trying new services and products, despite the myth that they are spokesman Anthony Deluise said. The associatiohn of people 50 and older no longer uses inits name. Boomers like print advertising because they want lotsof information. Boomers also pay attentionn tonew media, and will click on eye-catchingf Internet ads. This generation also likexs products, services and shoppingh experiences that make them feel special and consultants said. They don’t want to merelg eat or buy things. They want to they want experiences.
This is especially true sincs therecession started. Many boomers who are 60 had expected to retire over the nextfive Now, they will likely work an extra thre e to five years because of theire hard-hit investments and pensions, Dychtwaldc said. The good news is they won’r be on a fixed income and will still But their free time will be more More boomers will be working and raisingb children or grandchildren while also dealing with their own sick Asa result, “experiencer over things become valued,” Dychtwald “There is a real shift going on right now on what peopled are valuing.
” Boomers in particular want to be responsible “It’s not about buying stuf to have stuff,” Thornhill Lifestyle centers — which combine upscale stores with restaurants, entertainmengt and comfortable places to linger — provided the experiences that boomers Local examples are Sacramento’s Pavilione center and The Fountains in
“People wanted nothing to do with thematurw market,” said Maddy Dychtwald, senior vice president of the compant in San Francisco. Now, the consumer products and servicesindustry can’t stop thinking abour the mature market, especially since a baby boometr turns 50 every 8½ At 78 million people, boomersz represent one-third of all adults in the United They control half of the nation’es wealth and, at least before the recession, were spendinv $2 trillion on consumer productss and services a year. Boomers were expectexd to account for about 40 percent of spendingby 2015, accordint to a report in 2007.
So, retailers and marketerx are eager to figure out how to reachgthis generation. Some in the consumer products and services industry are gettingfit right, while many others still have much to learb — and lose, said experts who specialize in marketing to baby Marketing to this 19-year generation is proving tricky. Although boomers are lumpedx together, they’re a diverse group with divergent life experiences given that they range in age from 44to 63. And like the rest of the they range from affluent tofinancially disadvantaged.
The way to markert to boomers is by individual life stage segments suchas empty-nesters and grandparents without mentioning age, consultants “They refuse to be callexd seniors. That is the worst thing you can do to this saidAlice Jacobs, a Roseville baby boomedr who advises companies on generational marketing and teachese seminars and classes on the topic, includingb through UC Davis Extension. Although generalizing of boomers should be done older baby boomers refuse togrow up.
They think old age starts around 75or 80, said Matt founder of , a marketiny research and consulting firm in Boomers see themselves as vibrant and They like trying new services and products, despite the myth that they are spokesman Anthony Deluise said. The associatiohn of people 50 and older no longer uses inits name. Boomers like print advertising because they want lotsof information. Boomers also pay attentionn tonew media, and will click on eye-catchingf Internet ads. This generation also likexs products, services and shoppingh experiences that make them feel special and consultants said. They don’t want to merelg eat or buy things. They want to they want experiences.
This is especially true sincs therecession started. Many boomers who are 60 had expected to retire over the nextfive Now, they will likely work an extra thre e to five years because of theire hard-hit investments and pensions, Dychtwaldc said. The good news is they won’r be on a fixed income and will still But their free time will be more More boomers will be working and raisingb children or grandchildren while also dealing with their own sick Asa result, “experiencer over things become valued,” Dychtwald “There is a real shift going on right now on what peopled are valuing.
” Boomers in particular want to be responsible “It’s not about buying stuf to have stuff,” Thornhill Lifestyle centers — which combine upscale stores with restaurants, entertainmengt and comfortable places to linger — provided the experiences that boomers Local examples are Sacramento’s Pavilione center and The Fountains in
Friday, September 9, 2011
Retail occupancy hits record loss in Q1 - Dallas Business Journal:
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president of . Retail centert occupancy includes the occupancy ratess of neighborhood andcommunity centers, strip centers and regional Roddy’s latest survey indicates that in the first quartert retail center out-migration hit 1.3 millio n net square feet, and the D/FW area’s overallp occupancy level hovered at 84.33 which is down from 85.97 percent during the first quarte of last year. The current occupancy level is significantlyg lower thanthe D-FW area’sx peak retail occupancy rate of 89.58 which was reached in the first quarter of 2005, accordinyg to Roddy Information Services.
On a submarkeft basis, the areas making the biggest loseres list in terms of retail occupancy were Nortn Richland Hills with an occupancy rateof 73.97 followed by mid-Arlington (69.11 East Plano (78.15 percent); Far North Dallas and Benbrook (55.38%). The submarkets that experiencedd the most gains in termds of occupancy included Southwes Fort Worth with a rateof 90.50 Duncanville/Cedar Hill (84.60%); Northwesyt Tarrant County (76.31%); Farmer’s Branch (85.89%); and Richardson The average rental rate for D-FW retail centers hit its highes t point at $17 to $16.900 per square foot during the first quarte of this year.
“During this real estatee cycle, I have seen the averages rental rate for retail centers in the Metro slip downwarsd for a quarter and then rise back up in thefollowintg quarter,” said Roddy. “However, this time, with the current economic conditions, I do not expect to see this type of recoverh in thenext quarter. This time, I expect the averags rent will continue to adjustslightlyy downward.
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president of . Retail centert occupancy includes the occupancy ratess of neighborhood andcommunity centers, strip centers and regional Roddy’s latest survey indicates that in the first quartert retail center out-migration hit 1.3 millio n net square feet, and the D/FW area’s overallp occupancy level hovered at 84.33 which is down from 85.97 percent during the first quarte of last year. The current occupancy level is significantlyg lower thanthe D-FW area’sx peak retail occupancy rate of 89.58 which was reached in the first quarter of 2005, accordinyg to Roddy Information Services.
On a submarkeft basis, the areas making the biggest loseres list in terms of retail occupancy were Nortn Richland Hills with an occupancy rateof 73.97 followed by mid-Arlington (69.11 East Plano (78.15 percent); Far North Dallas and Benbrook (55.38%). The submarkets that experiencedd the most gains in termds of occupancy included Southwes Fort Worth with a rateof 90.50 Duncanville/Cedar Hill (84.60%); Northwesyt Tarrant County (76.31%); Farmer’s Branch (85.89%); and Richardson The average rental rate for D-FW retail centers hit its highes t point at $17 to $16.900 per square foot during the first quarte of this year.
“During this real estatee cycle, I have seen the averages rental rate for retail centers in the Metro slip downwarsd for a quarter and then rise back up in thefollowintg quarter,” said Roddy. “However, this time, with the current economic conditions, I do not expect to see this type of recoverh in thenext quarter. This time, I expect the averags rent will continue to adjustslightlyy downward.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
LSI Industries Inc. Company Profile | LYTS Company Information
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Founded in 1976, in a 1200 square foot LSI began with four employees determined to provide good lightingb forservice stations. With that focus, we quickl y gained a strong recognition as a solid lighting manufacturer within the petroleum Using the niche marketing philosophy that made us successful in thepetroleujm market, LSI began to expand its business market to market as we developed a deeper knowledge of distribution channels and requirements in these niche Through a course of strategic growth and LSI has put together a unique offering of lightingv and graphics products, technology and services that when combineed properly create a powerful imager for our customers.
We call that the Powef of Image. In fact, we are so committe to this that we have organized our companyh into two marketing segments LSI Lighting Solutions Plus and LSI GraphicvSolution Plus. They operate with strategic manufacturing facilitiew throughout the United States to support salesx aroundthe globe. Innovative lighting and graphicd productsplus cutting-edge technology like solid-state LED, expander support services, and dedicatecd pre- and post-sales support help us exceec our customers' expectations. Our evolution has been strategicx and deliberate so to position LSI todeliver design, manufacturinfg and technology excellence for today'sa image-conscience world.
Founded in 1976, in a 1200 square foot LSI began with four employees determined to provide good lightingb forservice stations. With that focus, we quickl y gained a strong recognition as a solid lighting manufacturer within the petroleum Using the niche marketing philosophy that made us successful in thepetroleujm market, LSI began to expand its business market to market as we developed a deeper knowledge of distribution channels and requirements in these niche Through a course of strategic growth and LSI has put together a unique offering of lightingv and graphics products, technology and services that when combineed properly create a powerful imager for our customers.
We call that the Powef of Image. In fact, we are so committe to this that we have organized our companyh into two marketing segments LSI Lighting Solutions Plus and LSI GraphicvSolution Plus. They operate with strategic manufacturing facilitiew throughout the United States to support salesx aroundthe globe. Innovative lighting and graphicd productsplus cutting-edge technology like solid-state LED, expander support services, and dedicatecd pre- and post-sales support help us exceec our customers' expectations. Our evolution has been strategicx and deliberate so to position LSI todeliver design, manufacturinfg and technology excellence for today'sa image-conscience world.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Little Hoover: Reform Calif. stem cell agency - San Francisco Business Times:
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The on Friday released its full andurgesd Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Legislature to make changes to theSan Francisco-basedr , which was set up when voters in 2004 approvee Proposition 71. CIRM has been the focus of both optimismk and criticismsince Prop. 71 authorized the stat e to sell $3 billiom in bonds to support stemcell research. Despite legall delays by opponents of embryonic stem cell researcuh and taxpayeradvocacy groups, the agencyt has approved $761.6 million in fundingh for research and construction. That includew more than $280 million to Bay Area research institutesand companies.
But CIRM also has been doggerd with issues around itsmanagement — particularlyg oversight board Chairman Bob who led the Prop. 71 initiativre — and its grant review and intellectualpropertyg policies. In its report, the Little Hoove Commission said much of 71 “now seems overly prescriptive in defining the governancre and oversight structure of • Reduce the size of CIRM’xs oversight board to 15 from 29.
Change the makeup of the board to allowq more independent voices with five patient advocatesz from unspecifieddisease groups, two independent businessx leaders, two independent scientist with no ties to CIRM-fundedr institutions, two University of California officials, one non-UCf university official, two private-sector biotech executives and one leader of a Californiaz research institution. Eleven of the 15 boarf members would be appointed by the governor withSenatre confirmation; two of the appointments would be made by the and the remaining two slots woul be filled by the UC system (The current board membership is made up of five executiv officers from UCs with a medical schools, four executivse officers from other Californiaw universities, four executive officers from California research four executives of commercialo life science companies, 10 patient advocates representing patientd with diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s, plus the chairmah and vice chairman.
• Reduce the terms of all board membersa tofour years. • Create successionj plans for board leadership. Provide clear transparent direction for spending withmeasurable benchmarks, in CIRM’s strategic plan. • Develop a transitio plan for the eventual expiration ofbond funding. Clarify that CIRM’s president manages all day-to-day operations. Elect the board chair and vice chaird from within the existing board and set termsfor re-election and removal.
• Remove the 50-employee cap on staffing and the 15-person limit on peer • Explore options for greateer disclosure ofthe peer-reviewa process, polling reviewers about theire willingness to participate in the process if their financial disclosure statements are made public and providing full grant evaluations to applicants. • Amend all meetinfg minutes and then continue to specify individualboardf members’ votes.
The on Friday released its full andurgesd Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Legislature to make changes to theSan Francisco-basedr , which was set up when voters in 2004 approvee Proposition 71. CIRM has been the focus of both optimismk and criticismsince Prop. 71 authorized the stat e to sell $3 billiom in bonds to support stemcell research. Despite legall delays by opponents of embryonic stem cell researcuh and taxpayeradvocacy groups, the agencyt has approved $761.6 million in fundingh for research and construction. That includew more than $280 million to Bay Area research institutesand companies.
But CIRM also has been doggerd with issues around itsmanagement — particularlyg oversight board Chairman Bob who led the Prop. 71 initiativre — and its grant review and intellectualpropertyg policies. In its report, the Little Hoove Commission said much of 71 “now seems overly prescriptive in defining the governancre and oversight structure of • Reduce the size of CIRM’xs oversight board to 15 from 29.
Change the makeup of the board to allowq more independent voices with five patient advocatesz from unspecifieddisease groups, two independent businessx leaders, two independent scientist with no ties to CIRM-fundedr institutions, two University of California officials, one non-UCf university official, two private-sector biotech executives and one leader of a Californiaz research institution. Eleven of the 15 boarf members would be appointed by the governor withSenatre confirmation; two of the appointments would be made by the and the remaining two slots woul be filled by the UC system (The current board membership is made up of five executiv officers from UCs with a medical schools, four executivse officers from other Californiaw universities, four executive officers from California research four executives of commercialo life science companies, 10 patient advocates representing patientd with diseases from cancer to Alzheimer’s, plus the chairmah and vice chairman.
• Reduce the terms of all board membersa tofour years. • Create successionj plans for board leadership. Provide clear transparent direction for spending withmeasurable benchmarks, in CIRM’s strategic plan. • Develop a transitio plan for the eventual expiration ofbond funding. Clarify that CIRM’s president manages all day-to-day operations. Elect the board chair and vice chaird from within the existing board and set termsfor re-election and removal.
• Remove the 50-employee cap on staffing and the 15-person limit on peer • Explore options for greateer disclosure ofthe peer-reviewa process, polling reviewers about theire willingness to participate in the process if their financial disclosure statements are made public and providing full grant evaluations to applicants. • Amend all meetinfg minutes and then continue to specify individualboardf members’ votes.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Area home sales post big drop in May - Baltimore Business Journal:
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There were 1,783 home closings last a 29 percent decrease fromMay 2008, accordingb to the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors. The mediahn price of single-family homes in May was $169,000, a $5,40 increase from the prior month, but a 10.6 percent declined from May 2008. “Real estate is feelingy the same effects as the rest of the national Greater Nashville Association of Realtors President Mike Nichols says in apresss release. “With the recent American Recovery and Reinvestmenf Act of 2009 supported bythe FHA, we are hopefuo that first-time home buyers will take advantage of the opportunitgy to use the $8,000 tax credit to help with certain costs at closing.
” Inventory on the market increase about 0.8 percent from April. There were 24,60p0 homes on the market May 31. May’sz numbers brings year-to-date closings up to down 31 percent fromthe 10,406y closings at this point in 2008. The condi market had 228 closingsin May, a 25.2 percent drop from the year That compares to 305 closings last year. The median price for a condi in Maywas $156,250, down 1.7 percenyt from last year. There were 2,009 sales pending at the end of May.
While that numbeer was down from 2,489 pending sales last it was only the second time sinc e last September that pending salez figure hadreached 2,000 properties or
There were 1,783 home closings last a 29 percent decrease fromMay 2008, accordingb to the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors. The mediahn price of single-family homes in May was $169,000, a $5,40 increase from the prior month, but a 10.6 percent declined from May 2008. “Real estate is feelingy the same effects as the rest of the national Greater Nashville Association of Realtors President Mike Nichols says in apresss release. “With the recent American Recovery and Reinvestmenf Act of 2009 supported bythe FHA, we are hopefuo that first-time home buyers will take advantage of the opportunitgy to use the $8,000 tax credit to help with certain costs at closing.
” Inventory on the market increase about 0.8 percent from April. There were 24,60p0 homes on the market May 31. May’sz numbers brings year-to-date closings up to down 31 percent fromthe 10,406y closings at this point in 2008. The condi market had 228 closingsin May, a 25.2 percent drop from the year That compares to 305 closings last year. The median price for a condi in Maywas $156,250, down 1.7 percenyt from last year. There were 2,009 sales pending at the end of May.
While that numbeer was down from 2,489 pending sales last it was only the second time sinc e last September that pending salez figure hadreached 2,000 properties or
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