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That’s because the federal stimulus act calls for an infusionb ofnearly $400 million, up from abou $100 million, to be used on weatherization in New York beforew October 2011. That’s good news for Wojcik, weatherization director for SupportivdeServices Corp. It’s also good news for othef organizations likehis – ones that receive fundw from the New York State Departmeng of Housing and Community Renewal to provide weatherization service and conduct energy audits. “That could have a huge Wojcik said of the nearlu fourfold increase in funding to weatherize Asa result, he’z already planning to increase his 24-perso n staff to 32.
And while his not-for-profit organizatio n weatherized395 single-family homes this past year at a cost of $4,2198 per unit, they’re looking to expandc the scope of their work. Likewise, Dave Laczi is looking to perhaps add 10 tohis He’s weatherization director for Lt. Col. Matt Urban Humab Services Center ofWNY Inc. They focus on weatherizationm efforts on theEast Side. “Because of the influxz of money, we changed our initial focusd to acceptmore multi-unit projects,” Wojcik adding the funds for large projects were neve available. He anticipates being able to weatherize the same amounyof single-family homes.
“At least in the we’ll look to weatherize more rental unitsand multi-familuy housing,” he said. But since the DHCR’a plan has not yet been Laczi said, “everything is subject to change.” Department of Housinbg and Community Renewal spokeswoman Nancy Petera said the plan is awaitinfg approval by the Departmentof This, she said, could take a couple months. The plan can be foundf at www.nysdhcr.gov.
Monday 31 December 2012
Sunday 30 December 2012
Ohio, colleges awarded $4M in Gates grants - Baltimore Business Journal:
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The foundation’s Development Education Initiativeeawarded $16.5 million to Ohio, Florida, Texas and Virginia, as well as communityy colleges in each state. A community collegs in North Carolina alsoreceived funding. The initiative seeks to suppor t programs that help students enrolled in remedialprogramds — so-called refresher coursex for students who are not up to grade level in a givehn subject. The goal is to improvd classroom performance so studentws can go on to take advanceed courses and eventually graduate with a degreeor certificate.
The stated of Ohio was awarder $300,000 over a three-year periods to develop a new performance-based funding systemn that rewards community colleges for helping studentes complete remedialand college-level courses. The foundation also said it’s awardinv $743,000 over three years to each of the followingv fiveOhio schools: , , , and . The grantws will support various state andcollegre programs, including efforts to collecrt data and better track the performance of remedialo students, the foundation said. Cliclk for a look at award recipients nationwide.
The foundation’s Development Education Initiativeeawarded $16.5 million to Ohio, Florida, Texas and Virginia, as well as communityy colleges in each state. A community collegs in North Carolina alsoreceived funding. The initiative seeks to suppor t programs that help students enrolled in remedialprogramds — so-called refresher coursex for students who are not up to grade level in a givehn subject. The goal is to improvd classroom performance so studentws can go on to take advanceed courses and eventually graduate with a degreeor certificate.
The stated of Ohio was awarder $300,000 over a three-year periods to develop a new performance-based funding systemn that rewards community colleges for helping studentes complete remedialand college-level courses. The foundation also said it’s awardinv $743,000 over three years to each of the followingv fiveOhio schools: , , , and . The grantws will support various state andcollegre programs, including efforts to collecrt data and better track the performance of remedialo students, the foundation said. Cliclk for a look at award recipients nationwide.
Saturday 29 December 2012
HFO Investment Real Estate Named One of Portland's Top Brokerage Firms by CoStar Group
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June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- HFO Investment Real Estater (HFO) is pleased to announce that CoStarGrouop (Nasdaq: CSGP) has selected HFO as a CoStaer Power Broker Award winner for the fourthg straight year. CoStar's Power Broker is an annual award recognizingthe "best of the best" in commercial real estat brokerage by spotlighting the U.S. firma and individual brokers who closed the highest transaction volums in commercial property salesa or leases for the entire yearin 2008.
HFO qualifiecd as one of the top brokerage firms in Portland baser on its total sale transactions closed during the In order to be selected forthis honor, HFO was measuredc against commercial real estate brokeragr firms active in its region by CoStar the largest, independent research organization in commercial real and subsequently ranked amonv the top firms in the : "We're delighted to once again be recognizeds again as a leader in the commercial real estates industry. Our strength is our exclusivwe focus on theapartment marketplace. Our focus on buildint long-term relationships with our clients makes each of ourtransactionsa significant.
" "CoStar Group is very proucd to recognize the commercial real estate brokerage firmws who truly excelled and achieved remarkable salez success in 2008 despite the difficult economic circumstances," said CoStar Group President and CEO Andreww C. Florance . "We congratulate HFO on its impressiveprofessional accomplishment." The complete list of 2008 CoStar Power Brokert Award winners can be founed at . HFO specializes in apartments for sale in Oregon and Using cuttingedge resources, HFO helps clients find dynamicd multifamily investment properties and offers an insider's knowledge of the locap market.
It is HFO's mission to creatre wealth for its clients by providing extraordinary commercial real estate sales and investment services. Learn more about HFO at . About CoStar Group, Inc. CoStar Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSGP) is the numbe one provider of information/marketing servicesz to commercial real estate professionalds in the United States as well as the United Kingdom. CoStar's suite of services offerxs customers access via the Internet to the most comprehensive database of commercial real estate informatioj throughoutthe U.S.
as well as in the United Kingdom and Headquarteredin Bethesda, MD, CoStar has approximately 1,300 peopls working for the company including the largest professional research organizationn in the industry. For more visit .
June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- HFO Investment Real Estater (HFO) is pleased to announce that CoStarGrouop (Nasdaq: CSGP) has selected HFO as a CoStaer Power Broker Award winner for the fourthg straight year. CoStar's Power Broker is an annual award recognizingthe "best of the best" in commercial real estat brokerage by spotlighting the U.S. firma and individual brokers who closed the highest transaction volums in commercial property salesa or leases for the entire yearin 2008.
HFO qualifiecd as one of the top brokerage firms in Portland baser on its total sale transactions closed during the In order to be selected forthis honor, HFO was measuredc against commercial real estate brokeragr firms active in its region by CoStar the largest, independent research organization in commercial real and subsequently ranked amonv the top firms in the : "We're delighted to once again be recognizeds again as a leader in the commercial real estates industry. Our strength is our exclusivwe focus on theapartment marketplace. Our focus on buildint long-term relationships with our clients makes each of ourtransactionsa significant.
" "CoStar Group is very proucd to recognize the commercial real estate brokerage firmws who truly excelled and achieved remarkable salez success in 2008 despite the difficult economic circumstances," said CoStar Group President and CEO Andreww C. Florance . "We congratulate HFO on its impressiveprofessional accomplishment." The complete list of 2008 CoStar Power Brokert Award winners can be founed at . HFO specializes in apartments for sale in Oregon and Using cuttingedge resources, HFO helps clients find dynamicd multifamily investment properties and offers an insider's knowledge of the locap market.
It is HFO's mission to creatre wealth for its clients by providing extraordinary commercial real estate sales and investment services. Learn more about HFO at . About CoStar Group, Inc. CoStar Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:CSGP) is the numbe one provider of information/marketing servicesz to commercial real estate professionalds in the United States as well as the United Kingdom. CoStar's suite of services offerxs customers access via the Internet to the most comprehensive database of commercial real estate informatioj throughoutthe U.S.
as well as in the United Kingdom and Headquarteredin Bethesda, MD, CoStar has approximately 1,300 peopls working for the company including the largest professional research organizationn in the industry. For more visit .
Sunday 23 December 2012
Chase plans new branch in Oldsmar - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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The office would be the 29th in the Tampa Bay areafor Chase, the U.S. consumer and commercial banking businesssof (NYSE: JPM), and the firstr since the purchase of by JPMorgan Chase last to rebrand former WaMu branches as Chase The 3,392-square-foot office in Oldsmaer is located in the Boot Ranch Shopping Center at 600 East Lake according to a release from , the real estate firm that sold the The sale price was $1.86 million, the releass said.
A Chase spokeswoman declined to confirm the Chase now has 246 branchesin Florida, includingg six branches that it operates prior to the WaMu acquisition, the spokeswoman Belleair Development Group, a privatelty held development and real estate investmeny firm based in Pinellas Park, also sold a facility at 1299 S. Missouriu Ave. in Clearwater to a private therelease said. purchased the building in Februargfor $1.77 million, accordingb to information on the Web site of the .
The office would be the 29th in the Tampa Bay areafor Chase, the U.S. consumer and commercial banking businesssof (NYSE: JPM), and the firstr since the purchase of by JPMorgan Chase last to rebrand former WaMu branches as Chase The 3,392-square-foot office in Oldsmaer is located in the Boot Ranch Shopping Center at 600 East Lake according to a release from , the real estate firm that sold the The sale price was $1.86 million, the releass said.
A Chase spokeswoman declined to confirm the Chase now has 246 branchesin Florida, includingg six branches that it operates prior to the WaMu acquisition, the spokeswoman Belleair Development Group, a privatelty held development and real estate investmeny firm based in Pinellas Park, also sold a facility at 1299 S. Missouriu Ave. in Clearwater to a private therelease said. purchased the building in Februargfor $1.77 million, accordingb to information on the Web site of the .
Saturday 22 December 2012
Friday 21 December 2012
Law firms get 'no confidence vote' by peers - Memphis Business Journal:
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“This is a dramatic vote of no confidencd from ChiefLegal Officers,” said Altman Weil Dan in a statement. “Either many law firms just don’tg understand that clients today expect greater value and predictability in staffinf and pricinglegal work, or firms are failing to adequatelyt communicate their understanding and willingness to make real change. In eithe r case, it’s a big problem.” But, according to the 2009 Chiefr LegalOfficer Survey, when askex how serious law firms are about changinf their delivery model, CLOs voiced doubts.
Only abour 5 percent of chief legalofficers “assessed law firms as highly serious,” according to the A full 75 percent noteed that firms had littler or no interest in change, accordinb to the survey.
“This is a dramatic vote of no confidencd from ChiefLegal Officers,” said Altman Weil Dan in a statement. “Either many law firms just don’tg understand that clients today expect greater value and predictability in staffinf and pricinglegal work, or firms are failing to adequatelyt communicate their understanding and willingness to make real change. In eithe r case, it’s a big problem.” But, according to the 2009 Chiefr LegalOfficer Survey, when askex how serious law firms are about changinf their delivery model, CLOs voiced doubts.
Only abour 5 percent of chief legalofficers “assessed law firms as highly serious,” according to the A full 75 percent noteed that firms had littler or no interest in change, accordinb to the survey.
Wednesday 19 December 2012
MillerCoors pact to serve Hispanics - Business First of Columbus:
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Through the joint agreement, MillerCoors and the Hispanif Association on Corporate Responsibility promise to increas e and enhance economic opportunities for Hispanics through increase participation in key corporate initiatives such as leadershi p and workforce development, procurement and supplier marketing and advertising, and community contributions. “Growint and leveraging diversity will provide MillerCoors with a competitived advantage that will not only strengthenour business, but also strengthen the Hispanicv community,” said Leo Kiely, MillerCoors CEO.
“Through this agreementf we will be able to use our collectiver power to achieve an importan t goal for bothour organizations, to have Hispanicws participating at greater levels in our The new five-year agreement is the first sincer MillerCoors was created in July 2008. Coors was a founding corporated member of HACR and has maintained an agreemen tsince 1986. “It is gratifying to see that MillerCoorsa recognizes the growing influence of Latinos in the workplace andsocial mainstream, said HACR presidenyt and CEO Carlos Orta. MillerCoors is a joingt venture formedby Milwaukee-based Miller Brewing Co. and Coorss Brewing Co.
of Golden, MillerCoors operates a major breweryg and regional headquarterson Milwaukee’s west
Through the joint agreement, MillerCoors and the Hispanif Association on Corporate Responsibility promise to increas e and enhance economic opportunities for Hispanics through increase participation in key corporate initiatives such as leadershi p and workforce development, procurement and supplier marketing and advertising, and community contributions. “Growint and leveraging diversity will provide MillerCoors with a competitived advantage that will not only strengthenour business, but also strengthen the Hispanicv community,” said Leo Kiely, MillerCoors CEO.
“Through this agreementf we will be able to use our collectiver power to achieve an importan t goal for bothour organizations, to have Hispanicws participating at greater levels in our The new five-year agreement is the first sincer MillerCoors was created in July 2008. Coors was a founding corporated member of HACR and has maintained an agreemen tsince 1986. “It is gratifying to see that MillerCoorsa recognizes the growing influence of Latinos in the workplace andsocial mainstream, said HACR presidenyt and CEO Carlos Orta. MillerCoors is a joingt venture formedby Milwaukee-based Miller Brewing Co. and Coorss Brewing Co.
of Golden, MillerCoors operates a major breweryg and regional headquarterson Milwaukee’s west
Monday 17 December 2012
Swine flu count hits 547 in Arizona - Phoenix Business Journal:
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So far, the has reported 11,054 cases and 17 deathsd in theUnited States. Of 547 confirmed and probable casees and four deaths are in That compareswith 10,053 cases and 17 deathes on June 1 and 8,9755 cases and 15 deaths on May 29. New York and Arizonza are tied with the highest number of followed by three in Illinois and Texas and one each in Utahand Washington. The World Healtbh Organizationreports 19,273 cased and 117 deaths in 66 countries, including the U.S. The CDC continuese to take aggressive action to reduce the spreadf and severity ofthe illness.
It originallu was called the swine flu because laboratory testa had shown that many of the genes in the new virusz were similar to influenza viruses that normally occur in pigs inNortn America. But further study has shown that the new viruws is different from what normallyy circulates in NorthAmerican pigs, so it is now beingf called the H1N1 flu. Healtnh officials recommend frequent hand washingg with soapand water, as well as avoidintg touching the eyes, nose or mouth. Sick employees are encouragexd to stay home to reduce the sprear ofthe flu.
So far, the has reported 11,054 cases and 17 deathsd in theUnited States. Of 547 confirmed and probable casees and four deaths are in That compareswith 10,053 cases and 17 deathes on June 1 and 8,9755 cases and 15 deaths on May 29. New York and Arizonza are tied with the highest number of followed by three in Illinois and Texas and one each in Utahand Washington. The World Healtbh Organizationreports 19,273 cased and 117 deaths in 66 countries, including the U.S. The CDC continuese to take aggressive action to reduce the spreadf and severity ofthe illness.
It originallu was called the swine flu because laboratory testa had shown that many of the genes in the new virusz were similar to influenza viruses that normally occur in pigs inNortn America. But further study has shown that the new viruws is different from what normallyy circulates in NorthAmerican pigs, so it is now beingf called the H1N1 flu. Healtnh officials recommend frequent hand washingg with soapand water, as well as avoidintg touching the eyes, nose or mouth. Sick employees are encouragexd to stay home to reduce the sprear ofthe flu.
Saturday 15 December 2012
CEF Weekly Review: Advent Claymore Convertible - Seeking Alpha
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CEF Weekly Review: Advent Claymore Convertible Seeking Alpha CEF Weekly Fund Type Performance: The CEF index leader of the week (12/14/12) was WrldEqFnds at 0.8%. WrldEqFnds advanced 1.0% in the past week with tension over the "fiscal cliff". LoanPartFnds was up 0.6%. This would be despite the facts that the ... |
Friday 14 December 2012
Sheriff Arpaio: Wilcox investigation goes beyond airport leases - The Business Review (Albany):
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Arpaio said his office received information regarding the lease and otherr business dealings and that his investigatiobn is not related to disputes with Wilcoxover immigration. Wilcox and her husband, Earl, own El Portal Restauranyt in Phoenix and has a concessionz contract with the airport fora Chili’s Too franchises in Terminal 4. The Maricopz County Sheriff’s Office sent the Phoenixz Aviation Department a public records request June 11 askingthe city-run airport to make available lease, subleasw and contracting documents related to busineses entities owned by the Wilcoxes.
Wilcox did not respondc to requests for comment from the PhoenicBusiness Journal, but has told othe media that Arpaio is goiny after her because of her oppositiohn to his immigration The sheriff’s office investigation of Wilcox is the latestf in a number of fightz between Arpaio, Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Wilcox and Supervisor Don Stapley votexd Wednesday toblock $1.4 millionj in state money earmarked for Thomas’ws office to enforce immigration and human smuggling The board deadlocked at 2 to 2 on that vote stalling the state money.
Supervisor Max Wilson missed the vote becauses of illness and the matter could be Stapley and Wilcox earlier this year trierd toblock $1.6 million in state fundint for Arpaio’s immigration enforcement. Wilcox said the sheriff’s immigrationh sweeps and policies unfairlytarget Hispanics. Thomas and Arpaio secure d indictments against Stapley last year charginy that he failed to properlhy disclose business and real estatedevelopmenf deals.
Stapley denies wrongdoing in that
Arpaio said his office received information regarding the lease and otherr business dealings and that his investigatiobn is not related to disputes with Wilcoxover immigration. Wilcox and her husband, Earl, own El Portal Restauranyt in Phoenix and has a concessionz contract with the airport fora Chili’s Too franchises in Terminal 4. The Maricopz County Sheriff’s Office sent the Phoenixz Aviation Department a public records request June 11 askingthe city-run airport to make available lease, subleasw and contracting documents related to busineses entities owned by the Wilcoxes.
Wilcox did not respondc to requests for comment from the PhoenicBusiness Journal, but has told othe media that Arpaio is goiny after her because of her oppositiohn to his immigration The sheriff’s office investigation of Wilcox is the latestf in a number of fightz between Arpaio, Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Wilcox and Supervisor Don Stapley votexd Wednesday toblock $1.4 millionj in state money earmarked for Thomas’ws office to enforce immigration and human smuggling The board deadlocked at 2 to 2 on that vote stalling the state money.
Supervisor Max Wilson missed the vote becauses of illness and the matter could be Stapley and Wilcox earlier this year trierd toblock $1.6 million in state fundint for Arpaio’s immigration enforcement. Wilcox said the sheriff’s immigrationh sweeps and policies unfairlytarget Hispanics. Thomas and Arpaio secure d indictments against Stapley last year charginy that he failed to properlhy disclose business and real estatedevelopmenf deals.
Stapley denies wrongdoing in that
Thursday 13 December 2012
AT&T to secure Amtrak information technology infrastructure - Washington Business Journal:
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Financial terms of the agreement werenot AT&T will provide services to protecgt D.C.-based Amtrak’s telecom network infrastructure, the company’xs Web site and the personal information of The company will be responsible for implementin g and managing Amtrak’s wireless locall area network (WLAN) and its enhanced virtual private network (EVPN) to help connect more than 400 locationws and multiple networks on a singlde network platform.
“We are bringing together and providintg security service across the newlh constructedAmtrak infrastructure,” said Gene Budsock, director of product marketinyg management for security services at Additionally, AT&T will put up firewalle to secure data that flows both in and out of Amtrak’sz networks, monitoring for internao threats to and breaches of the company’s security policies. some contraction in technology spending due tothe economy, Budsock said some areaw of IT spending are creeping upwards. “Any time there is heightened awareness of security we get an increasrein [customer] inquiries,” said Budsock.
“As there is more scruting around protecting the customers and shareholdersof institutions... that makews companies better be able to spend security dollars than otheeIT dollars.” Under the Amtrak also will use AT&Tf voice services, including long distance and audio and Web conferencintg services. Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail servicer across 46 statesand 21,000 route miles. In the company’s last fiscal year, its trains carriex more than 28.7 millionn passengers.
Financial terms of the agreement werenot AT&T will provide services to protecgt D.C.-based Amtrak’s telecom network infrastructure, the company’xs Web site and the personal information of The company will be responsible for implementin g and managing Amtrak’s wireless locall area network (WLAN) and its enhanced virtual private network (EVPN) to help connect more than 400 locationws and multiple networks on a singlde network platform.
“We are bringing together and providintg security service across the newlh constructedAmtrak infrastructure,” said Gene Budsock, director of product marketinyg management for security services at Additionally, AT&T will put up firewalle to secure data that flows both in and out of Amtrak’sz networks, monitoring for internao threats to and breaches of the company’s security policies. some contraction in technology spending due tothe economy, Budsock said some areaw of IT spending are creeping upwards. “Any time there is heightened awareness of security we get an increasrein [customer] inquiries,” said Budsock.
“As there is more scruting around protecting the customers and shareholdersof institutions... that makews companies better be able to spend security dollars than otheeIT dollars.” Under the Amtrak also will use AT&Tf voice services, including long distance and audio and Web conferencintg services. Amtrak provides intercity passenger rail servicer across 46 statesand 21,000 route miles. In the company’s last fiscal year, its trains carriex more than 28.7 millionn passengers.
Tuesday 11 December 2012
Large Company Winner, EMC Corp. - Triangle Business Journal:
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Top Triangle executive and title: Bob vice president, EMC Operations Name threde factors you consider critical in creating a healthy work EMC has a strong mission andan action-oriented We have a culture of accomplishments, recognition and All employees know they are a part of the world’d leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technologhy and solutions. Here, innovation and freedom to achieve are EMC is committed to the continuingy development ofour employees, partners and customers. For its employer-sponsorexd training and development, EMC was rankee as the No.
2 company worldwide in Training magazine’s 2008 top 125 In its fifth consecutive year on the EMC remainsthe highest-ranking IT EMC is seen as an industry leader in its healtyh care philosophy, driving partnership in health. Our vision is to create and maintaib a healthy work force by helpinb employees and family members improve overall healt through meaningful and targeted healthmanagemeng programs. How do you communicate your company’sa mission and vision in a way that makes each employeew feel part ofthe company’sz future?
EMC’s management team regularly communicates with employees through numerous quarterly meetings, where employees hear from top managemenyt about how the company is doint and their vision for the EMC.Now, the employee quarterly newsletter, includes articlesa on global and locapl happenings at EMC; Channel EMC, the company intranet where employees can find information on benefits, messages from executives and other pertinent compant information. EMC encourages employees to speak openly and oftenjwith management. One of the vehicles used for this purpos is the annual employee satisfaction measurement survey.
ESMS is part of our cultur – employees can communicater their thoughts on how the companyis what’s working well and what needs improvement. EMC listenes carefully and acts on what employees have identified as areasxof concern. What are the major challenges your business is facing in offering benefitws and retaining toptalent ? The rising cost of health care mandates that we continues to drive innovation and adoption of new healtn technologies that promote healthy lifestyles for our employees and theif families. Our partnership with employees is not just abougt financing their health care but in investing intheirf health.
The following are just a few EMC Healthlink is designed to help EMC employees and their family members manage their own healt h withina private, secure environment that is available 24/7 from work or Personal health care record/electronic health care record via Healthlinkm (PHR/EHR) – Ensures the availability of all information in the diagnosis and treatmentt of an individual’s health BestDoctors offers a secondd opinion at no cost to EMC employeesw and their family members when faced with a serious medical condition.
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension – A partnership program between EMC and the Bostonh University School of Medicine that helps employees with What wasyour firm’s average annual turnoverd rate between 2001 and 2005? EMC has steadilyy been increasing its workforce since 2001. Today we emplot over 38,000 people worldwide. Voluntary terminatio is lower than most othetr companies in theIT industry. You have been judgefd as one of the best places to work inthe Triangle. What will you do to raisr your scores even highe r fornext year? By enhancing its processes, measurements and rewardx programs, EMC will strive to consistently exceed employe expectations.
We will furthee engage employees in the process of providing all of our customers with an overall experience that is unparalleles in theIT industry. In doinf so, EMC will continuw to communicatewith employees, recognize and celebratre employees’ achievements and leverage the power of the team to delivedr results. EMC will build upon its sponsorship of locakand national-level programs that aim to improve the quality of math and scienced education for grades K-12, and at the university level. This sponsorshilp ensures that EMC will continue to play a major role in increasinh the number of students enrolling in undergraduatre programsin science, engineering and informatioh technology.
Our on site including technical andleadership courses, will provides employees with promotional opportunities.
Top Triangle executive and title: Bob vice president, EMC Operations Name threde factors you consider critical in creating a healthy work EMC has a strong mission andan action-oriented We have a culture of accomplishments, recognition and All employees know they are a part of the world’d leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technologhy and solutions. Here, innovation and freedom to achieve are EMC is committed to the continuingy development ofour employees, partners and customers. For its employer-sponsorexd training and development, EMC was rankee as the No.
2 company worldwide in Training magazine’s 2008 top 125 In its fifth consecutive year on the EMC remainsthe highest-ranking IT EMC is seen as an industry leader in its healtyh care philosophy, driving partnership in health. Our vision is to create and maintaib a healthy work force by helpinb employees and family members improve overall healt through meaningful and targeted healthmanagemeng programs. How do you communicate your company’sa mission and vision in a way that makes each employeew feel part ofthe company’sz future?
EMC’s management team regularly communicates with employees through numerous quarterly meetings, where employees hear from top managemenyt about how the company is doint and their vision for the EMC.Now, the employee quarterly newsletter, includes articlesa on global and locapl happenings at EMC; Channel EMC, the company intranet where employees can find information on benefits, messages from executives and other pertinent compant information. EMC encourages employees to speak openly and oftenjwith management. One of the vehicles used for this purpos is the annual employee satisfaction measurement survey.
ESMS is part of our cultur – employees can communicater their thoughts on how the companyis what’s working well and what needs improvement. EMC listenes carefully and acts on what employees have identified as areasxof concern. What are the major challenges your business is facing in offering benefitws and retaining toptalent ? The rising cost of health care mandates that we continues to drive innovation and adoption of new healtn technologies that promote healthy lifestyles for our employees and theif families. Our partnership with employees is not just abougt financing their health care but in investing intheirf health.
The following are just a few EMC Healthlink is designed to help EMC employees and their family members manage their own healt h withina private, secure environment that is available 24/7 from work or Personal health care record/electronic health care record via Healthlinkm (PHR/EHR) – Ensures the availability of all information in the diagnosis and treatmentt of an individual’s health BestDoctors offers a secondd opinion at no cost to EMC employeesw and their family members when faced with a serious medical condition.
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension – A partnership program between EMC and the Bostonh University School of Medicine that helps employees with What wasyour firm’s average annual turnoverd rate between 2001 and 2005? EMC has steadilyy been increasing its workforce since 2001. Today we emplot over 38,000 people worldwide. Voluntary terminatio is lower than most othetr companies in theIT industry. You have been judgefd as one of the best places to work inthe Triangle. What will you do to raisr your scores even highe r fornext year? By enhancing its processes, measurements and rewardx programs, EMC will strive to consistently exceed employe expectations.
We will furthee engage employees in the process of providing all of our customers with an overall experience that is unparalleles in theIT industry. In doinf so, EMC will continuw to communicatewith employees, recognize and celebratre employees’ achievements and leverage the power of the team to delivedr results. EMC will build upon its sponsorship of locakand national-level programs that aim to improve the quality of math and scienced education for grades K-12, and at the university level. This sponsorshilp ensures that EMC will continue to play a major role in increasinh the number of students enrolling in undergraduatre programsin science, engineering and informatioh technology.
Our on site including technical andleadership courses, will provides employees with promotional opportunities.
Sunday 9 December 2012
Ex-gay and lesbian chamber boss says he was ousted - Austin Business Journal:
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The denial followed a Gay and Lesbianb Chamber press release that said Flanniga nhad “resigned his position to pursue other interests and to focusw on , his Web design and hosting, and e-commerce business.” Flannigahn fired back today in a press release of his own, saying he was callec to an emergency board meeting on June 8 wherse board members presented him with a lettert of resignation. Flannigan said he refused to sign it, at whichb time the chamber’s board members forced his removal bya two-thirds vote. Officals from the Gay and LesbiaChamber couldn’t be reached for comment.
“While I disagreed with the actions this new boarx has taken and their reasonsz for doing so are still uncleatto me, I continue to feel that a chambe of commerce has a critical role to play in the communitu and the fight for equality,” Flannigan “It would be a shame if their actions have a negativ e impact on all that we’vee accomplished in the past two and a half and it’s my wish that the community find a way to move forware in a positive fashion.
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The denial followed a Gay and Lesbianb Chamber press release that said Flanniga nhad “resigned his position to pursue other interests and to focusw on , his Web design and hosting, and e-commerce business.” Flannigahn fired back today in a press release of his own, saying he was callec to an emergency board meeting on June 8 wherse board members presented him with a lettert of resignation. Flannigan said he refused to sign it, at whichb time the chamber’s board members forced his removal bya two-thirds vote. Officals from the Gay and LesbiaChamber couldn’t be reached for comment.
“While I disagreed with the actions this new boarx has taken and their reasonsz for doing so are still uncleatto me, I continue to feel that a chambe of commerce has a critical role to play in the communitu and the fight for equality,” Flannigan “It would be a shame if their actions have a negativ e impact on all that we’vee accomplished in the past two and a half and it’s my wish that the community find a way to move forware in a positive fashion.
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Saturday 8 December 2012
Comcast acquires NECN; station GM replaced - Boston Business Journal:
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The deal’s terms were not disclosed. Philadelphia-based Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSK) now owns 100 percent of basedin Needham, Mass., which was originally launched in 1992 as a jointt venture between Hearst and Comcast’se predecessor cable operator in New England. For NECN, the deal representws the first “consolidated ownership and managemenf since thenetwork launched,” according to Comcast. Charles who has served as NECN’ws president and general manager sinceMarcjh 2008, will be replaced by Bill Kravetz was the founding news director at NECN. Bridgen is currently the executiv e vice president and general manager of Comcasrt SportsNetNew England.
“NECN is one of the leadinv sources for New England news and one of the most recognizef regional cable networks in the which makes it an attractivesbusiness operation,” said Jon who leads Comcast’s local programming businesses as presidenty of Comcast Sports Group, in a preparee statement. “We value NECN’s strong connectionh with New England viewers, and in combinatiojn with Comcast SportsNet New NECN willstrengthen Comcast’s position as the leadinvg source for news, sportes and entertainment in New
The deal’s terms were not disclosed. Philadelphia-based Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSK) now owns 100 percent of basedin Needham, Mass., which was originally launched in 1992 as a jointt venture between Hearst and Comcast’se predecessor cable operator in New England. For NECN, the deal representws the first “consolidated ownership and managemenf since thenetwork launched,” according to Comcast. Charles who has served as NECN’ws president and general manager sinceMarcjh 2008, will be replaced by Bill Kravetz was the founding news director at NECN. Bridgen is currently the executiv e vice president and general manager of Comcasrt SportsNetNew England.
“NECN is one of the leadinv sources for New England news and one of the most recognizef regional cable networks in the which makes it an attractivesbusiness operation,” said Jon who leads Comcast’s local programming businesses as presidenty of Comcast Sports Group, in a preparee statement. “We value NECN’s strong connectionh with New England viewers, and in combinatiojn with Comcast SportsNet New NECN willstrengthen Comcast’s position as the leadinvg source for news, sportes and entertainment in New
Thursday 6 December 2012
Local stocks dragged down as Dow falls 150 points - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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percent decline in April retail Most economists had expected relativelyu flat sales for Apri l since a number of other indicatorx have been pointingtoward recovery. Investors tend to keep a closes eye on the retailsalew report, which is seen as a barometer of consumer sentiment and a strong indicator of overalol economic health. The Dow dropped 2 percent on Wednesdahyto 8,286.40. The S&Pl 500 fell 2.6 percent to Only three local publicc companies were in positive territory shortlyy before theclosing bell: BORL), (AMEX: FPP) and (Nasdaq: MGAM). All of them had gainsa of lessthan 2.7 percent. • Active Powee Inc.
(Nasdaq: ACPW) down 10 percent to 54 • (NYSE: ACC) down 4 percen t to $21.07; • (Nasdaq: BEXP) down 10.3 percent to • (Nasdaq: DELL) down 1.5 percent to $11.04; (Nasdaq: EZPW) down 3.2 percent to $11.90; (NYSE: FOR) down 8 percent to $11.99; • (Nasdaq: down 5.3 percent to $1.24; • (NYSE: TIN) down 10.9 percent to • (Nasdaq: WFMI) down 8.9 percent to $20.11.
percent decline in April retail Most economists had expected relativelyu flat sales for Apri l since a number of other indicatorx have been pointingtoward recovery. Investors tend to keep a closes eye on the retailsalew report, which is seen as a barometer of consumer sentiment and a strong indicator of overalol economic health. The Dow dropped 2 percent on Wednesdahyto 8,286.40. The S&Pl 500 fell 2.6 percent to Only three local publicc companies were in positive territory shortlyy before theclosing bell: BORL), (AMEX: FPP) and (Nasdaq: MGAM). All of them had gainsa of lessthan 2.7 percent. • Active Powee Inc.
(Nasdaq: ACPW) down 10 percent to 54 • (NYSE: ACC) down 4 percen t to $21.07; • (Nasdaq: BEXP) down 10.3 percent to • (Nasdaq: DELL) down 1.5 percent to $11.04; (Nasdaq: EZPW) down 3.2 percent to $11.90; (NYSE: FOR) down 8 percent to $11.99; • (Nasdaq: down 5.3 percent to $1.24; • (NYSE: TIN) down 10.9 percent to • (Nasdaq: WFMI) down 8.9 percent to $20.11.
Wednesday 5 December 2012
Spirit of St. Louis expanding infrastructure to 150 acres - St. Louis Business Journal:
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The infrastructure project, whicu will start this summer, will allow the airporg to lease parcels of land to private companiesxfor maintenance, hangars or flight "There's quite a bit of interest in this property already. Companies are ready to make deals andbuile there," said Dick Hrabko, directodr of aviation for St. Louiss County. The project will take 18 months to Hrabko said. The infrastructurwe expansion is just one project in the workd atthe 1,500-acre Spirity of St. Louis Airport. Next month the airport will begina $4.
5 milliobn project to upgrade its primargy taxiway system from asphalt to concrete -- a move that will keep the runwayy viable for the next 25-30 The project will add a 10-incy layer of concrete to the curren t asphalt paths -- similar to the improvements the airporrt made to the main runwayg three years ago, Hrabko said. The countyy bought the airport, which was built in 1964, in 1980. The projectf also includes the funding to overlay the shortefr runway and taxiways withnew asphalt, Hrabko said. Funding for the two projectss will come from airport reserves and bondz as well as state and federalaviatiohn grants, if approved.
A recent study by the Missourio Department of Transportation ranks Spirittthird -- behind only Lambert-St. Louis Internationalk Airport and Kansas City InternationalAirporg -- in economic impact of airportz on the state, contributing $398.1 million to the economy. Therew are 500 aircraft based at the including about 125corporatse jets. The attacks of 11, which precipitated a downturn in business atmost airports, had very littlde effect on Spirit, Hrabko said. "We didn' suffer much," he said. "The only real impacty was on flight schools. We had three or four and now we'rde down to one." Revenue for the airport was $18. 5 million in 2004, up 12 percent from $16.
5 million in 2003. But increasingb fuel costs forcethe airport's revenue higher without adding much to profit, Hrabkop said. In 2004, the airport's profiy was $1.67 million, up from profit of $1.5 6 million in 2003. , an aerial mappinf company, has grown along with Founded in 1964 by Oscar Hoffmann andhis son, Earl the company is headquartered at the airport and is expandingg its 17,000-square-foot location by leasing another existing 8,500 square feet at the airport. In addition to offices, the company keeps five aircraftat Spirit.
The company suppliese services to the Army Corps of Engineers, state governments, the Missourik and Illinois departments of transportation, private engineers, Metropolitanm St. Louis Sewer District, cities, counties, and the U.S. Departmentt of Defense. Surdex's Defense Department room requires special clearancre for employees anda "classified room" kept undere lock and key. Surdex's 2005 revenue is expecteed toreach $12.
7 million, up from $11 million in according to Ron Hoffmann, Surdex's president and the third generationn to run the Earl Hoffmann remains the chairman of the board for Revenue has risen even as the per-acre cost of mappintg has dropped from $10 per acre to betweeh $1 and $2, Ron Hoffmann due to technology. In fact, the companuy no longer calls what it does mapping but rather "supplying geospatial data sets," he said. Surdexx uses $500,000 cameras to take photo of property through the bottomof aircraft. The company also measurees the topography of the land usinglasefr technology.
A global positioning system is used to within inches, where in the sky the aircraff was the minute a photo was taken. The special cameras used are made in Germany and and the company is aboutf to upgrade to a digital system in which each camerzcosts $1.4 million. Ron Hoffmann is joined at Surded by three brothers and a Rick Hoffmann is vice president ofbusinese strategy, Randy Hoffmann is supervisor of stereo and Russ Hoffmann and his wife, Lisa both work in engineering sales.
The companyt employs more than60
The infrastructure project, whicu will start this summer, will allow the airporg to lease parcels of land to private companiesxfor maintenance, hangars or flight "There's quite a bit of interest in this property already. Companies are ready to make deals andbuile there," said Dick Hrabko, directodr of aviation for St. Louiss County. The project will take 18 months to Hrabko said. The infrastructurwe expansion is just one project in the workd atthe 1,500-acre Spirity of St. Louis Airport. Next month the airport will begina $4.
5 milliobn project to upgrade its primargy taxiway system from asphalt to concrete -- a move that will keep the runwayy viable for the next 25-30 The project will add a 10-incy layer of concrete to the curren t asphalt paths -- similar to the improvements the airporrt made to the main runwayg three years ago, Hrabko said. The countyy bought the airport, which was built in 1964, in 1980. The projectf also includes the funding to overlay the shortefr runway and taxiways withnew asphalt, Hrabko said. Funding for the two projectss will come from airport reserves and bondz as well as state and federalaviatiohn grants, if approved.
A recent study by the Missourio Department of Transportation ranks Spirittthird -- behind only Lambert-St. Louis Internationalk Airport and Kansas City InternationalAirporg -- in economic impact of airportz on the state, contributing $398.1 million to the economy. Therew are 500 aircraft based at the including about 125corporatse jets. The attacks of 11, which precipitated a downturn in business atmost airports, had very littlde effect on Spirit, Hrabko said. "We didn' suffer much," he said. "The only real impacty was on flight schools. We had three or four and now we'rde down to one." Revenue for the airport was $18. 5 million in 2004, up 12 percent from $16.
5 million in 2003. But increasingb fuel costs forcethe airport's revenue higher without adding much to profit, Hrabkop said. In 2004, the airport's profiy was $1.67 million, up from profit of $1.5 6 million in 2003. , an aerial mappinf company, has grown along with Founded in 1964 by Oscar Hoffmann andhis son, Earl the company is headquartered at the airport and is expandingg its 17,000-square-foot location by leasing another existing 8,500 square feet at the airport. In addition to offices, the company keeps five aircraftat Spirit.
The company suppliese services to the Army Corps of Engineers, state governments, the Missourik and Illinois departments of transportation, private engineers, Metropolitanm St. Louis Sewer District, cities, counties, and the U.S. Departmentt of Defense. Surdex's Defense Department room requires special clearancre for employees anda "classified room" kept undere lock and key. Surdex's 2005 revenue is expecteed toreach $12.
7 million, up from $11 million in according to Ron Hoffmann, Surdex's president and the third generationn to run the Earl Hoffmann remains the chairman of the board for Revenue has risen even as the per-acre cost of mappintg has dropped from $10 per acre to betweeh $1 and $2, Ron Hoffmann due to technology. In fact, the companuy no longer calls what it does mapping but rather "supplying geospatial data sets," he said. Surdexx uses $500,000 cameras to take photo of property through the bottomof aircraft. The company also measurees the topography of the land usinglasefr technology.
A global positioning system is used to within inches, where in the sky the aircraff was the minute a photo was taken. The special cameras used are made in Germany and and the company is aboutf to upgrade to a digital system in which each camerzcosts $1.4 million. Ron Hoffmann is joined at Surded by three brothers and a Rick Hoffmann is vice president ofbusinese strategy, Randy Hoffmann is supervisor of stereo and Russ Hoffmann and his wife, Lisa both work in engineering sales.
The companyt employs more than60
Tuesday 4 December 2012
Midtown office building is listed for sale after foreclosure - Kansas City Business Journal:
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John Snyder, a partner at who represents the opened the biddingat $6.7 million during a foreclosur e sale on the steps of the on Thursday “If someone was willin to bid higher, then (the would have been willing to walk away with that number,” Snydef said. “But there were approximately 15 people and no one else opened uptheir mouth.” , a group of New York recently allowed the building to slip into default because they couldn’ft sell it and were taking a loss aftet operating costs and principal and interesrt payments on the Snyder said. “It’s only 55 to 60 percen t occupied,” Snyder said.
“It wasn’t cash-flowing, and the owners were probably tirer of paying out of pocket tofund it. They just decidef not to do it Debt on the buildingv is owed to a numberfof lenders, who acquired it as part of a commercia mortgage backed security bundle. Centerline Servicing Inc. of Irving, Texas, is the speciaol servicer for the property, and it has retainexd NAI Farbmanof Mich., to sell the building on the open market Snydetr said the local NAI affiliate, NAI Capita l Realty, will manage the building and work with Farbmanj on leasing and sale of the building. Built in 1983, the 137,000-square-fooyt building probably will be listed foraround $6.7 or $48.90 a foot, Snyder said.
“It’s a decent decent location, right acrossz from Penn Tower (Office Center),” said who called the rare office buildingforeclosur “a sign of the times.” But Tim executive vice president of , said the building probably wouldn’t have sold for $6.7 millionn “even if the economy was rockin’ and rollin’.” “Thayt building was purchased out of bankruptcy in 1985 or and really nothing’s been done to it sinc e then,” Schaffer said.
In additio to requiring improvements, Schaffer said, the building is in the toug h Midtownoffice market, “where there is no rent During Thursday’s foreclosure sale, Schaffer representecd an investor who was willing to make an offe r of “about half” the opening bid, he said.
John Snyder, a partner at who represents the opened the biddingat $6.7 million during a foreclosur e sale on the steps of the on Thursday “If someone was willin to bid higher, then (the would have been willing to walk away with that number,” Snydef said. “But there were approximately 15 people and no one else opened uptheir mouth.” , a group of New York recently allowed the building to slip into default because they couldn’ft sell it and were taking a loss aftet operating costs and principal and interesrt payments on the Snyder said. “It’s only 55 to 60 percen t occupied,” Snyder said.
“It wasn’t cash-flowing, and the owners were probably tirer of paying out of pocket tofund it. They just decidef not to do it Debt on the buildingv is owed to a numberfof lenders, who acquired it as part of a commercia mortgage backed security bundle. Centerline Servicing Inc. of Irving, Texas, is the speciaol servicer for the property, and it has retainexd NAI Farbmanof Mich., to sell the building on the open market Snydetr said the local NAI affiliate, NAI Capita l Realty, will manage the building and work with Farbmanj on leasing and sale of the building. Built in 1983, the 137,000-square-fooyt building probably will be listed foraround $6.7 or $48.90 a foot, Snyder said.
“It’s a decent decent location, right acrossz from Penn Tower (Office Center),” said who called the rare office buildingforeclosur “a sign of the times.” But Tim executive vice president of , said the building probably wouldn’t have sold for $6.7 millionn “even if the economy was rockin’ and rollin’.” “Thayt building was purchased out of bankruptcy in 1985 or and really nothing’s been done to it sinc e then,” Schaffer said.
In additio to requiring improvements, Schaffer said, the building is in the toug h Midtownoffice market, “where there is no rent During Thursday’s foreclosure sale, Schaffer representecd an investor who was willing to make an offe r of “about half” the opening bid, he said.
Sunday 2 December 2012
Lower taxation without aggravation: What employers should know about the stimulus package - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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Two key provisions of the plan are a tax creditr for employees and a healt h insurance subsidy forunemployed workers. Both are implemented through employersx and require changes to payroll and COBRA Also in the act are multiplwe tax benefits that are designec to encourage businesses and individuals to makecapitalp investments. The new law gives employees a tax credir of upto $400 per worker and $800 for married workers filing jointly against their 2009 and 2010 The revised withholding rates so workersw get an immediate boost in their take-homre pay. The new rates, in effecr since April 1, can be found in a February 21 news releaseat www.irs.gov/newsroom.
Worker don’t need to fill out a new W-4 withholdintg form to get the However, individuals with multiple jobs or married couplezs who both work may submiy arevised W-4 to avoidf owing a portion of the crediyt on their Form 1040. Employeed who are unsure shoulrd refer to IRS Publication 919 for guidance ontax withholding.
Two key provisions of the plan are a tax creditr for employees and a healt h insurance subsidy forunemployed workers. Both are implemented through employersx and require changes to payroll and COBRA Also in the act are multiplwe tax benefits that are designec to encourage businesses and individuals to makecapitalp investments. The new law gives employees a tax credir of upto $400 per worker and $800 for married workers filing jointly against their 2009 and 2010 The revised withholding rates so workersw get an immediate boost in their take-homre pay. The new rates, in effecr since April 1, can be found in a February 21 news releaseat www.irs.gov/newsroom.
Worker don’t need to fill out a new W-4 withholdintg form to get the However, individuals with multiple jobs or married couplezs who both work may submiy arevised W-4 to avoidf owing a portion of the crediyt on their Form 1040. Employeed who are unsure shoulrd refer to IRS Publication 919 for guidance ontax withholding.
Saturday 1 December 2012
Charming Shoppes will keep Wisconsin unit - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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Bensalem, Pa.-based Charming Shoppes (NASDAQ: CHRS) announcer in August 2008 that would try to sellthe Figi'xs Gifts in Good Taste catalo business. At the time, management said Figi'sw continued to be profitable and stated that the company wouls only enter into a transaction at anacceptabld valuation, which the firm said Monda y has not been achieved. The planned sale was a key part ofthe firm' plan to focus on its core Charming Shoppes also announced numerous executiv changes that included the namingg of Bill Bass, a former executive of direcgt merchant of Dodgeville, as president of the Charming Directg division, operator of lanebryant.com, fashionbug.com and catherines.com.
Bass' experience includes leading the e-commerce business of End and of the direct to consumer businesa of SearsRoebuck & Co. followint Sears' acquisition of Lands' End. As of May 2, Charminf Shoppes operated 2,272 retail storees in 48 states under the namesLane Bryant, Lane Bryant Outlet, Fashion Bug, Fashion Bug Plus, Catherines Plus Size s and Petite Sophisticate Outlet.
Bensalem, Pa.-based Charming Shoppes (NASDAQ: CHRS) announcer in August 2008 that would try to sellthe Figi'xs Gifts in Good Taste catalo business. At the time, management said Figi'sw continued to be profitable and stated that the company wouls only enter into a transaction at anacceptabld valuation, which the firm said Monda y has not been achieved. The planned sale was a key part ofthe firm' plan to focus on its core Charming Shoppes also announced numerous executiv changes that included the namingg of Bill Bass, a former executive of direcgt merchant of Dodgeville, as president of the Charming Directg division, operator of lanebryant.com, fashionbug.com and catherines.com.
Bass' experience includes leading the e-commerce business of End and of the direct to consumer businesa of SearsRoebuck & Co. followint Sears' acquisition of Lands' End. As of May 2, Charminf Shoppes operated 2,272 retail storees in 48 states under the namesLane Bryant, Lane Bryant Outlet, Fashion Bug, Fashion Bug Plus, Catherines Plus Size s and Petite Sophisticate Outlet.
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