Calcutta Telegraph | Teamwork on field, tension on face Calcutta Telegraph Calcutta, April 10: Not that there were too many spectators but this was one stage where Shah Rukh Khan did not need to act. The jaws stayed taut for most of the match and it was only in the very last over, when it was all but clear that the Kolkata ... |
Monday, April 11, 2011
Teamwork on field, tension on face - Calcutta Telegraph
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
Question marks remain at key spots as Dogs' spring practices wind down - Jackson Clarion Ledger
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Question marks remain at key spots as Dogs' spring practices wind down Jackson Clarion Ledger The questions of the day: Can State continue to win in 2011? Was last year a one-time deal? These are legit questions, because the Bulldogs lost some outstanding football players. They didn't lose that much as far as quantity. ... |
Friday, April 8, 2011
EU examines Italian attempts to protect Parmalat - Forbes
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EU examines Italian attempts to protect Parmalat Forbes AP , 04.08.11, 05:20 AM EDT MILAN -- The European Union's top competition official says he is keeping a close eye on Italian efforts to stop French dairy company Lactalis from buying a stake in Italy's Parmalat. Joaquin Almunia said Friday that the ... EU examines Italian attempts to protect Parmalat |
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Congress, Chrysler dealers question need for closing dealerships - bizjournals:
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Both Chrysler LLC and , which plans to close 1,100 dealerships by October 2010, contend they need to reducde the size of their dealer network s to be more competitive withand Ltd., whic h sell more cars in the Unitecd States with a lot fewer dealers. Chrysler, in a bankruptcuy court filing, argues that trimming the ranks of its dealersx will boost the profitability of the dealers that enabling them to invest in improvements that will drivwup sales. “After a period of and substantially improved marketinyand investments, overall sales in the reduced network are anticipate d to grow beyond current sales levels withihn the existing network,” Chrysler contends.
That’x highly unlikely, according to the National Associatiom ofAutomobile Dealers. “There’s not an auto executived that I know ofthat doesn’tg acknowledge that when a dealershipl closes, they lose market share,” said David Hyatt, NADA’ws vice president of publicc affairs. Cutting costs was not a major factoein Chrysler’s decision. The automaker will save some administrative expensesa by having a smalle r dealer networkto oversee, but that’ss about it. Dealers buy their cars before the vehicless leavethe factory, pay for shipping, fronft the costs of any rebates or warrantyh work, and purchase repair equipment.
Dealers provides “a robust distribution network at virtuallygno cost” to auto makers, Hyatt said. “We’rr an asset, not a liability,” said Wade an auto dealer in Montpelier, Vt., who is schedulerd to lose his Jeep franchiseJune 9. Walked and about 300 other Chrysler dealers have challengedthe automaker’ request for a bankruptcy judge to terminate their dealershi agreements and pre-empt state laws that would require Chryslert to give dealers more time to wind down theit businesses. Chrysler has been working to reduce its dealer networj forseveral years.
But the procesws needs to be accelerated because of its proposede alliancewith Fiat, it Bankruptcy courts routinely terminate contractws if doing so benefits the debtor’d estate and is an exercise of soundc business judgment, Chrysler states in its Chrysler dealers, however, contend that abruptlh closing dealerships doesn’t meet this threshold. “Therew is no evidence that by rejecting dealership agreements New Chrysler will save monet to any material degree or enhance its competitive positionj in theautomobile industry,” states a filiny made by the Chrysler National Dealere Council.
“To the contrary, closing dealers narrows distributioj andreduces Chrysler’s sales and income as fewed dealers buy fewer cars and retail sales are lost to other Chrysler’s bankruptcy judge is scheduled to hold a hearingv on this issue on Wednesday, June 3. That same day, the Senatr Commerce Committee is scheduled to hold a hearint on the Chrysler and GMdealership closings. “These companiez cannot be allowed to take taxpayert funds for a bailout and then leave local dealers and their customers to fend for themselved with no real notice and noreal help,” said committere chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, D-W.Va.
“W must ensure that the auto dealera are treated equitably and have the opportunity to unwinsd their operations in a manner that will minimize hardshipx to employees who lose their jobs and communitieds that are adversely said Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas.
Both Chrysler LLC and , which plans to close 1,100 dealerships by October 2010, contend they need to reducde the size of their dealer network s to be more competitive withand Ltd., whic h sell more cars in the Unitecd States with a lot fewer dealers. Chrysler, in a bankruptcuy court filing, argues that trimming the ranks of its dealersx will boost the profitability of the dealers that enabling them to invest in improvements that will drivwup sales. “After a period of and substantially improved marketinyand investments, overall sales in the reduced network are anticipate d to grow beyond current sales levels withihn the existing network,” Chrysler contends.
That’x highly unlikely, according to the National Associatiom ofAutomobile Dealers. “There’s not an auto executived that I know ofthat doesn’tg acknowledge that when a dealershipl closes, they lose market share,” said David Hyatt, NADA’ws vice president of publicc affairs. Cutting costs was not a major factoein Chrysler’s decision. The automaker will save some administrative expensesa by having a smalle r dealer networkto oversee, but that’ss about it. Dealers buy their cars before the vehicless leavethe factory, pay for shipping, fronft the costs of any rebates or warrantyh work, and purchase repair equipment.
Dealers provides “a robust distribution network at virtuallygno cost” to auto makers, Hyatt said. “We’rr an asset, not a liability,” said Wade an auto dealer in Montpelier, Vt., who is schedulerd to lose his Jeep franchiseJune 9. Walked and about 300 other Chrysler dealers have challengedthe automaker’ request for a bankruptcy judge to terminate their dealershi agreements and pre-empt state laws that would require Chryslert to give dealers more time to wind down theit businesses. Chrysler has been working to reduce its dealer networj forseveral years.
But the procesws needs to be accelerated because of its proposede alliancewith Fiat, it Bankruptcy courts routinely terminate contractws if doing so benefits the debtor’d estate and is an exercise of soundc business judgment, Chrysler states in its Chrysler dealers, however, contend that abruptlh closing dealerships doesn’t meet this threshold. “Therew is no evidence that by rejecting dealership agreements New Chrysler will save monet to any material degree or enhance its competitive positionj in theautomobile industry,” states a filiny made by the Chrysler National Dealere Council.
“To the contrary, closing dealers narrows distributioj andreduces Chrysler’s sales and income as fewed dealers buy fewer cars and retail sales are lost to other Chrysler’s bankruptcy judge is scheduled to hold a hearingv on this issue on Wednesday, June 3. That same day, the Senatr Commerce Committee is scheduled to hold a hearint on the Chrysler and GMdealership closings. “These companiez cannot be allowed to take taxpayert funds for a bailout and then leave local dealers and their customers to fend for themselved with no real notice and noreal help,” said committere chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, D-W.Va.
“W must ensure that the auto dealera are treated equitably and have the opportunity to unwinsd their operations in a manner that will minimize hardshipx to employees who lose their jobs and communitieds that are adversely said Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas.
Monday, April 4, 2011
BofA raises almost all of $33.9B buffer - Baltimore Business Journal:
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billion. Last month, BofA sold $13.5r billion in common stock. The bank issued 1.25 billiojn shares at an average priceof $10.77 per share. BofA also sold a 5.7 percenr stake in to Asian investorsa for a gainof $4.5 In addition, BofA agreed to exchange $9.5 billion in preferred shares for 704 million shares of commobn stock. BofA expects to garner $1.3 billion from reduceds dividends on the preferred shares. The exchange doesn’t apply to preferref shares held by thefederal government. So far, BofA has boosteds its Tier 1 common capitalby $2.1 billiohn by reducing a deferred tax-assert deduction. And the bank says it has gainecd anadditional $2 billion from the dispositiomn of assets.
As part of the company’s capital plan, it could issue up to an additional 296 millioncommon shares. “Wee are pleased to have nearlty reached our goalthis quickly,” said Joe Price, chief financiak officer. The government said BofA had toraisre $33.9 billion after conducting “stress on the country’s 19 largest The tests were designed to assess the banks’ abilityh to survive if economic conditions worsen more than expecte during the next two years. BofA has received a totalo of $45 billion in taxpayedr aid under thefederal government’s Troubled Asseg Relief Program, which is designed to thaw the credit marketzs and boost the economy.
In separate Charlotte, N.C.-based BofA (NYSE: BAC) sold $3 billionm in five-year notes on May 8 and $2.5 billion in 10-yeae notes on May 28 without guarantees.
billion. Last month, BofA sold $13.5r billion in common stock. The bank issued 1.25 billiojn shares at an average priceof $10.77 per share. BofA also sold a 5.7 percenr stake in to Asian investorsa for a gainof $4.5 In addition, BofA agreed to exchange $9.5 billion in preferred shares for 704 million shares of commobn stock. BofA expects to garner $1.3 billion from reduceds dividends on the preferred shares. The exchange doesn’t apply to preferref shares held by thefederal government. So far, BofA has boosteds its Tier 1 common capitalby $2.1 billiohn by reducing a deferred tax-assert deduction. And the bank says it has gainecd anadditional $2 billion from the dispositiomn of assets.
As part of the company’s capital plan, it could issue up to an additional 296 millioncommon shares. “Wee are pleased to have nearlty reached our goalthis quickly,” said Joe Price, chief financiak officer. The government said BofA had toraisre $33.9 billion after conducting “stress on the country’s 19 largest The tests were designed to assess the banks’ abilityh to survive if economic conditions worsen more than expecte during the next two years. BofA has received a totalo of $45 billion in taxpayedr aid under thefederal government’s Troubled Asseg Relief Program, which is designed to thaw the credit marketzs and boost the economy.
In separate Charlotte, N.C.-based BofA (NYSE: BAC) sold $3 billionm in five-year notes on May 8 and $2.5 billion in 10-yeae notes on May 28 without guarantees.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Marukai offers groceries and togetherness - bizjournals:
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The membership store, on Auahi Street, recentlyh expanded to incorporate its 99 Superstore into the space at theFarmersa Market. The new general merchandise section, caller Zakka Avenue, opened in May. The sectiohn is expected to be full y completed by the holidays and will be opento non-members. “Wre want to try to bringv in somethingunique — like an extension of our dollar stores to tie in with the supermarket,” said Roy Ishihara, vice presideny of operations. Marukai’s 99 Superstore had to relocatre after The Sports Authority expanded into itsformer space.
Over the next few Marukai will be doing its own expansio and will eventually fill the entire space at theFarmerw Market. Marukai Corp. was started in 1965 as a wholesalwe companyin Japan, selling merchandise to stores in Hawaii. Its firsf store in Hawaii, at Dillingham, openecd in 1987. In 1998, the company openexd the first of its dollar 99 Superstore. Marukai has one other 99 Superstore at the Windward Mallin Kaneohe. Ishihara said Marukaj works on a concepof “wa,” or, “togethernes and harmony,” by working with both employees and customers to find theier needs and provide for them. “That sense of togethernesws has really made our business he said.
Ishihara said the stores brings in fish and locaol produce for freshness and has a group of farmere who grow fruits and vegetable specificallyfor Murukai. But the bulk of its productss are Japanesegrocery items, many of them unavailable anywher else. Marukai is able to keep its prices low because it buys directly from the many of them Japanese companieds with which it has done businesasfor decades. “We can pass the savingas on,” Ishihara said.
“People can save a lot You can compare it to a or Sam’s Club, but you don’t have to buy in bulk it’s wholesale without the We are trying to create our own stimuluas package by keeping money in our customers’ pockets.” A membership costes $15 a year, compared with $40 to $50 for basicc memberships to the big wholesale Marukai, whose Japanese parent compan y owns stores in California and Hawaii, saw abouf $40 million in revenue from its Hawaii operatiomn last year. Ishihara said Marukai is projectinbg a 4 percent increasedthis year. “Food is a people have to eat and that drives our Ishihara said.
In additionj to the local downturn, Marukak is also challenged by the exchange rate ofthe yen, whicg is strong against the dollarf right now and makes Japanesr products more expensive. While non-membership competitors like Don Quixoter and Shirokiya also specialize in Japanese Ishihara said because Marukai sells only grocerhyitems -- no jewelry, appliances or motor oil here -- he believesx it has a strong niche. But like other Hawaii companies cateringg toethnic customers, Marukai is seeint its demographics tip older. The majorituy are 60 to 80 years old and Ishihara acknowledgews a need to attractyounger customers.
To that end, Marukai startefd a sake club, whichu has been running for abouy a year anda half, and continues to see a growinh membership. The store’s sake sales are strongy and it boasts the biggest selection in Hawaii with more than180 varieties, most of them not availablwe elsewhere in Hawaii. Members, who pay $250 for six get a new bottled of sake every month and the club meet s inthe store’s conference room or at a The club has about 60 members. membership at Marukai has been growiny between 7 percent to 8 percentr a year and Ishihara expectzs it to rise about 12 percengthis year, owing to the econom y and consumers’ new interestf in saving money.
The storse currently has more than 60,000 members, some who shop evergy week and some who only comewhen they’re visiting Hawaii. Marukaj is trying to retain its member base by sendiny out morerenewal reminders, increasin g member benefits and offering such as scratch and save cards. Members even receivr small gifts ontheir birthday. Marukai also created a twice-monthlyt newsletter that features articles on specials andnew products. It comes wrapped arounsd the store’s usual advertisements.
Ishihara said the newsletter has receiveed a good responsefrom customers, who like to see recipes for the foods they carry in the And for 11 years, Marukai has held a called the Taste of Japan - Marukai Tour, to show off the food and culturew of Japan. The tour includesa hands-on activities such as harvesting rice and catching fish. The tour is an extension of the market’sz business and is open to anyone whois interested. Abour 30 people take the tour each year. The companu also holds Taste of Marukai.
Every April the store showcases food, drinks and culture at its Dillingha m location anddonates $25,00o from the events to the , the Honolulh Japanese Chamber of Commerce, the and the . This Marukai will be givintg $30,000. Like the sake club and the Japanese Ishihara sees the member events as helpinv to cement Marukai as a sort ofsociakl club, not just a grocery. “It is like a Ishihara said. “You can make friends with the It goes back to that concept of I wastalking about. Not only our businesw side, but being together with othetr people makeseveryone comfortable.
”
The membership store, on Auahi Street, recentlyh expanded to incorporate its 99 Superstore into the space at theFarmersa Market. The new general merchandise section, caller Zakka Avenue, opened in May. The sectiohn is expected to be full y completed by the holidays and will be opento non-members. “Wre want to try to bringv in somethingunique — like an extension of our dollar stores to tie in with the supermarket,” said Roy Ishihara, vice presideny of operations. Marukai’s 99 Superstore had to relocatre after The Sports Authority expanded into itsformer space.
Over the next few Marukai will be doing its own expansio and will eventually fill the entire space at theFarmerw Market. Marukai Corp. was started in 1965 as a wholesalwe companyin Japan, selling merchandise to stores in Hawaii. Its firsf store in Hawaii, at Dillingham, openecd in 1987. In 1998, the company openexd the first of its dollar 99 Superstore. Marukai has one other 99 Superstore at the Windward Mallin Kaneohe. Ishihara said Marukaj works on a concepof “wa,” or, “togethernes and harmony,” by working with both employees and customers to find theier needs and provide for them. “That sense of togethernesws has really made our business he said.
Ishihara said the stores brings in fish and locaol produce for freshness and has a group of farmere who grow fruits and vegetable specificallyfor Murukai. But the bulk of its productss are Japanesegrocery items, many of them unavailable anywher else. Marukai is able to keep its prices low because it buys directly from the many of them Japanese companieds with which it has done businesasfor decades. “We can pass the savingas on,” Ishihara said.
“People can save a lot You can compare it to a or Sam’s Club, but you don’t have to buy in bulk it’s wholesale without the We are trying to create our own stimuluas package by keeping money in our customers’ pockets.” A membership costes $15 a year, compared with $40 to $50 for basicc memberships to the big wholesale Marukai, whose Japanese parent compan y owns stores in California and Hawaii, saw abouf $40 million in revenue from its Hawaii operatiomn last year. Ishihara said Marukai is projectinbg a 4 percent increasedthis year. “Food is a people have to eat and that drives our Ishihara said.
In additionj to the local downturn, Marukak is also challenged by the exchange rate ofthe yen, whicg is strong against the dollarf right now and makes Japanesr products more expensive. While non-membership competitors like Don Quixoter and Shirokiya also specialize in Japanese Ishihara said because Marukai sells only grocerhyitems -- no jewelry, appliances or motor oil here -- he believesx it has a strong niche. But like other Hawaii companies cateringg toethnic customers, Marukai is seeint its demographics tip older. The majorituy are 60 to 80 years old and Ishihara acknowledgews a need to attractyounger customers.
To that end, Marukai startefd a sake club, whichu has been running for abouy a year anda half, and continues to see a growinh membership. The store’s sake sales are strongy and it boasts the biggest selection in Hawaii with more than180 varieties, most of them not availablwe elsewhere in Hawaii. Members, who pay $250 for six get a new bottled of sake every month and the club meet s inthe store’s conference room or at a The club has about 60 members. membership at Marukai has been growiny between 7 percent to 8 percentr a year and Ishihara expectzs it to rise about 12 percengthis year, owing to the econom y and consumers’ new interestf in saving money.
The storse currently has more than 60,000 members, some who shop evergy week and some who only comewhen they’re visiting Hawaii. Marukaj is trying to retain its member base by sendiny out morerenewal reminders, increasin g member benefits and offering such as scratch and save cards. Members even receivr small gifts ontheir birthday. Marukai also created a twice-monthlyt newsletter that features articles on specials andnew products. It comes wrapped arounsd the store’s usual advertisements.
Ishihara said the newsletter has receiveed a good responsefrom customers, who like to see recipes for the foods they carry in the And for 11 years, Marukai has held a called the Taste of Japan - Marukai Tour, to show off the food and culturew of Japan. The tour includesa hands-on activities such as harvesting rice and catching fish. The tour is an extension of the market’sz business and is open to anyone whois interested. Abour 30 people take the tour each year. The companu also holds Taste of Marukai.
Every April the store showcases food, drinks and culture at its Dillingha m location anddonates $25,00o from the events to the , the Honolulh Japanese Chamber of Commerce, the and the . This Marukai will be givintg $30,000. Like the sake club and the Japanese Ishihara sees the member events as helpinv to cement Marukai as a sort ofsociakl club, not just a grocery. “It is like a Ishihara said. “You can make friends with the It goes back to that concept of I wastalking about. Not only our businesw side, but being together with othetr people makeseveryone comfortable.
”
Friday, April 1, 2011
Green Car Tech: Pinnacle Engines Emerges From Stealth With $13.5M - Reuters
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Green Car Tech: Pinnacle Engines Emerges From Stealth With $13.5M Reuters A lot of the innovation around next-gen car technology has focused on electric cars and biofuels, but there's a massive need for technology that can make our current cars more fuel-efficient. ... Pinnacle Engines Introduces Its Ultra-Efficient Combustion Engine Green: Piston Engine Holds Promise for Fuel Economy |
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