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But local leaders believe that it is the plannec Mission Reach improvements to the soutu of downtown which coul have thegreatest impact, reinvigorating one of the city’x most historic areas. The Mission Reach project is eighf miles of planned river improvements from Lone Star Boulevarcd toMission Espada. Completion is schedulesd for 2013 and some have been concerneed that this portion might neverbe completed. “Everyon e was concerned that this might not get says Bexar County JudgeNelson Wolff. It didn’t help matter that the , which has managed the riverr improvements project, presented a cost estimate for completing Missionh Reach that was off by morethan $100 million.
General Managerr Suzanne Scott says the Corps of Engineers estimated that the Missionm Reach project wouldcost $126.6 million to construct. The revisecd estimate was $232.6 million. “Our assessment is that they underestimatec the complexity ofthe project,” says Scottr about the Corps of Engineers. “Thet just didn’t factor in everything that is Bexar County is kicking in anadditional $39.7 million worth of via its venue tax revenues. That raiseas the estimated totalto $271.9 Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson’s precinc no longer includes the Mission Reach But Adkisson has long been an advocatde for San Antonio’s South Side.
And he says the completiob of Mission Reach improvements is essential to the futurd of the southern sector ofthe city. “Th southern reach is one of the most significant stretches of the SanAntonio River,” Adkisson “It’s important because an overwhelminy portion of San Antonio’s history comez from that stretch of the rived and the nearby missions.” South San Antonio Chambert of Commerce President Cindy Taylor says Mission Reach improvementds will spark job creation.
“Npo pun intended, but it’s a rippled effect,” she says about a project that is expected to improve the look and feel of the river soutb of downtown with the addition ofnew walking/biking trailz and gathering places. “Every bit helps the totapl package,” says Tom Rohde abougt the impact Mission Reacjh improvements could have on the South Rohde is vice president ofSan Antonio-baser Rohde Ottmers Siegel Commercialp & Investment Realtors. That firm is marketing a new retai l center in the Mission Reach area at the corner of Southeasy Loop 410 andRoosevelt Avenue. The developer is Colo.-based .
The project will ultimately span more than 200acrez — land that, over the next severap years, could accommodate retaipl developments, as well as office, medical and multifamily projects. Rohdw predicts that the Mission Reach improvements will bring more peoplr to this southern sector ofthe city. In an effort to keep the projectf moving, Bexar County Commissioners voted on June 2 to approve a new financer plan for the Mission Reach Commissioners agreed toadvance $182 million in Countyh Flood Tax revenues to cover the Mission Reacg construction and enhancements.
Officials say the plan will not adversely affectrthe county’s $500 million flood control programk or other planned capital projects. That decisiobn by commissioners, Bexar County Judge Nelsonb Wolff says, “is probablhy the most important vote that will be taken on the river becausse of all the confusion and uncertaintty about going south that has beenon everybody’ minds for a Wolff, who also has South Side roots, says advancingf the County Flood Tax revenuex to Mission Reach is an “assurance that we are going to move forward.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Monday, June 27, 2011
SciWhys: How does an organism evolve? - OUPblog (blog)
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SciWhys: How does an organism evolve? OUPblog (blog) Today: how do organisms evolve? By Jonathan Crowe The world around us has been in a state of constant change for millions of years: mountains have been thrust skywards as the plates that make up the Earth's surface crash against each other; ... |
Friday, June 24, 2011
Highland Capital Partners, Inc. Company Profile | Company Information
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We are a venture capital firm focusefd on building companies inthe consumer, digital media, healthcare and informationb technology markets. Founded in our strategy is to invest in exceptional peoplwe and provide them with the right mix ofstrategix guidance, management expertise, and hands-on leadership for buildinhg successful and enduring companies. Investing in People. We understanrd what management teams need and constantlg seek to provide them with additional guidance for building successfukl andenduring companies.
Making it easy for our companies to grow theid businesses is part of what we do With $3 billion of committed capital and a prove n track record, we are dedicatex to providing insight, skills and contacts to build stronv teams and world class companies. Powerful Partners. As experienced we know that great companies are not builtg ina day. Focusing on our core strengthas is the key to building a successful Our in-house executives have operating experience in marketing, recruiting and general management.
Thesee individuals are available toprovide one-on-one review strategy and plans, and help open additional They actively seek to identify and implement resources and programs our companiez can leverage. Experience. Knowledge. Support. ...
We are a venture capital firm focusefd on building companies inthe consumer, digital media, healthcare and informationb technology markets. Founded in our strategy is to invest in exceptional peoplwe and provide them with the right mix ofstrategix guidance, management expertise, and hands-on leadership for buildinhg successful and enduring companies. Investing in People. We understanrd what management teams need and constantlg seek to provide them with additional guidance for building successfukl andenduring companies.
Making it easy for our companies to grow theid businesses is part of what we do With $3 billion of committed capital and a prove n track record, we are dedicatex to providing insight, skills and contacts to build stronv teams and world class companies. Powerful Partners. As experienced we know that great companies are not builtg ina day. Focusing on our core strengthas is the key to building a successful Our in-house executives have operating experience in marketing, recruiting and general management.
Thesee individuals are available toprovide one-on-one review strategy and plans, and help open additional They actively seek to identify and implement resources and programs our companiez can leverage. Experience. Knowledge. Support. ...
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Freescale rolls MEMS pressure sensor - EE Times
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EE Times | Freescale rolls MEMS pressure sensor EE Times The Xtrinsic MPL3115A2 pressure sensor works at altitudes ranging from -600 to +6000 meters (-1968 to +19685 feet) with built-in compensation for both temperatures and altitude, making it suitable for medical applications like respirators too, ... |
Monday, June 20, 2011
BofA
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According to Dow Jones Reps. Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) and Dennis Kucinich have asked Lewis to appear Thursday before the Housde Committee on Oversight and Government Towns and Kucinich have beeninvestigatin BofA’s acquisition of Merrill and the government’s decisiobn to give the Charlotte-based bank billions of dollars in taxpayer aid. According to the news they want to know when BofA found outabouft Merrill’s weakened financial situationm and how the role the federal governmengt played in BofA’s decision to complets the deal. Lawmakers also want to know what BofA has done with the federaol aid ithas received.
A BofA spokesman told Dow Jonesa the bank will respond to thecommittee shortly. BofA bought the Merrillk on Jan. 1 for $29.2 billion. The deal resultedc in BofA’s receiving an additional $20 billionm in federal funds under the Troubleed AssetRelief Program. BofA has received a total of $45 billion in TARP In February, Lewis testified under oath befor New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo that Federap Reserve Chairman Ben Bernankeand then-Treasury Secretarh Henry Paulson pressured the bank not to discus s its increasingly troubled plan to buy Lewis said he believed Paulsom and Bernanke were instructing him to keep silenyt about Merrill’s financial problems. Merrill lost $15.
3 billion in the fourty quarter. Lewis has been under intensre pressure from BofA shareholders for not disclosin g the depthof Merrill’s financial difficulties before the merger. His testimonyy was part of an investigation launched by Cuomo intothe $3.6 billionh in bonuses Merrill paid out in December. Cuompo has contended BofA (NYSE:BAC) was aware of Merrill’s decisiomn to award bonuses beforethe company’s fourth-quarter lossesx were announced. The bank has said Merrilol was an independent business when the bonusewswere approved. North Carolina’s attorneyt general and the Securities and Exchangs Commission are also investigatingthe matter.
According to Dow Jones Reps. Edolphus Towns (D-N.Y.) and Dennis Kucinich have asked Lewis to appear Thursday before the Housde Committee on Oversight and Government Towns and Kucinich have beeninvestigatin BofA’s acquisition of Merrill and the government’s decisiobn to give the Charlotte-based bank billions of dollars in taxpayer aid. According to the news they want to know when BofA found outabouft Merrill’s weakened financial situationm and how the role the federal governmengt played in BofA’s decision to complets the deal. Lawmakers also want to know what BofA has done with the federaol aid ithas received.
A BofA spokesman told Dow Jonesa the bank will respond to thecommittee shortly. BofA bought the Merrillk on Jan. 1 for $29.2 billion. The deal resultedc in BofA’s receiving an additional $20 billionm in federal funds under the Troubleed AssetRelief Program. BofA has received a total of $45 billion in TARP In February, Lewis testified under oath befor New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo that Federap Reserve Chairman Ben Bernankeand then-Treasury Secretarh Henry Paulson pressured the bank not to discus s its increasingly troubled plan to buy Lewis said he believed Paulsom and Bernanke were instructing him to keep silenyt about Merrill’s financial problems. Merrill lost $15.
3 billion in the fourty quarter. Lewis has been under intensre pressure from BofA shareholders for not disclosin g the depthof Merrill’s financial difficulties before the merger. His testimonyy was part of an investigation launched by Cuomo intothe $3.6 billionh in bonuses Merrill paid out in December. Cuompo has contended BofA (NYSE:BAC) was aware of Merrill’s decisiomn to award bonuses beforethe company’s fourth-quarter lossesx were announced. The bank has said Merrilol was an independent business when the bonusewswere approved. North Carolina’s attorneyt general and the Securities and Exchangs Commission are also investigatingthe matter.
Friday, June 17, 2011
S. Fla. hotel occupancy dips in 2008 - Denver Business Journal:
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A study of nationwide hotel trends released this week by Smit h Travel Research showsthat tri-county hotels saw modest declines in occupancy from 2007 to 2008. However, when it came to averagse daily rates, Miami actually had slight increases. Year over full-service Miami-Dade hotels saw occupancy fall to 70 percent in 2008from 71.8 percentt in 2007. Limited-service hotels slipped to 72.6 percent in 2008 from 73.8 percenty in 2007. Smith Travel Researchj defines full-service hotels as those in mid-priced, upscale or luxuryu range. They typically have a bell service andmeeting space. Limited-service hotels are those that only offer rooms and fall inthe class.
While other destinations suffered, Miami-Dade remainer relatively flat thanks to its strong international saidGinny Gutierrez, director of community relationss for the Greater Miami Conventiojn & Visitors Bureau. While both domestic business and leisurr travel suffered in the fourth quarter oflast year, with the U.S. economic international businessremained steady, she said. Occupancy numberds might have been better ifMiamio hadn’t seen so many new rooms became available in the seconsd half of the year, Gutierrezs added. The Fontainebleau and Eden Roc alone made thousands of newrooms available. Full-servicer Broward hotel occupancy fellto 65.9 percenft in 2008 from 66.
6 percent in 2007 Limited-servics hotels fell to 65.5 percent in 2008 from 67.9 percenr in 2007. In Palm Beach full-service hotel occupancy fell to 63.6 percent in 2008 from 66.7 percent in 2007. Limited-service hotelxs went to 58.7 percenrt from 61.6 percent – a drop of 4.8 the largest slide in the region on apercentag basis. Jorge Pesquera, president and CEO of the Palm Beachg CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau, said the area saw the largest drops due to a calculateed pullback from corporate travelers. Thougg Palm Beach County has a diverse mix of it has to fight the perceptiobn that it is only for the he said.
“The combinationm of the economy and the AIG effectt has been nasty to us for some he said, referring to populist outrage at executives of the failesd financial company. “The corporate worldd has becomevery tentative, very shy abouy going to upscale resorts for fear of an imag backlash.” Nationwide, full-service hotels reported an average occupancyg rate of 67.4 percent in 2008. That declined 2.6 percenyt from 2007. The averagwe daily rate charged for a roomat Miami’ws full-service hotels rose to $182.78 in 2008 from $181.30 in 2007, a 0.8 percenyt gain. Limited-service was up to $109.13 from $108.85. The most expensive averag e daily rate in 2008was $187.
10 at Palm Beach full-service hotels. But, that slipped 1.3 percent from 2007. Limitecd service was down a half percent. Broward’w limited-service hotels saw the biggesty percentage decline in ratesto $92.64 in 2008 from $96.24 in down 3.7 percent. Full-servicew Broward hotels dropped 1.4 percent. “W are kind of trapped in a downspiraling of saidNicki Grossman, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdalwe Convention & Visitors “Part of that is that rates have gone up over the past few yeare so high, so fast.
” While it’s hard to Broward’s limited-service sector may bouncd back faster than the full-service, she The reason: over the last few Broward has seen the most robust growthj in demand for limited-servics rooms for passengers going on cruises and discountt group-rate business. Nationwide, the average daily rate was $164.311 in 2008, down from $166.6i in 2007. Gutierrez said she was cautiously optimistic that the worstr is overfor Miami-Dade. While occupancyh declined in May compared to the same time last the rate of decline was no worse than in For months, the declines had been getting worse, she said.
“It’s an indication that we’ve probably hit she said. “What we are seeing is some stability
A study of nationwide hotel trends released this week by Smit h Travel Research showsthat tri-county hotels saw modest declines in occupancy from 2007 to 2008. However, when it came to averagse daily rates, Miami actually had slight increases. Year over full-service Miami-Dade hotels saw occupancy fall to 70 percent in 2008from 71.8 percentt in 2007. Limited-service hotels slipped to 72.6 percent in 2008 from 73.8 percenty in 2007. Smith Travel Researchj defines full-service hotels as those in mid-priced, upscale or luxuryu range. They typically have a bell service andmeeting space. Limited-service hotels are those that only offer rooms and fall inthe class.
While other destinations suffered, Miami-Dade remainer relatively flat thanks to its strong international saidGinny Gutierrez, director of community relationss for the Greater Miami Conventiojn & Visitors Bureau. While both domestic business and leisurr travel suffered in the fourth quarter oflast year, with the U.S. economic international businessremained steady, she said. Occupancy numberds might have been better ifMiamio hadn’t seen so many new rooms became available in the seconsd half of the year, Gutierrezs added. The Fontainebleau and Eden Roc alone made thousands of newrooms available. Full-servicer Broward hotel occupancy fellto 65.9 percenft in 2008 from 66.
6 percent in 2007 Limited-servics hotels fell to 65.5 percent in 2008 from 67.9 percenr in 2007. In Palm Beach full-service hotel occupancy fell to 63.6 percent in 2008 from 66.7 percent in 2007. Limited-service hotelxs went to 58.7 percenrt from 61.6 percent – a drop of 4.8 the largest slide in the region on apercentag basis. Jorge Pesquera, president and CEO of the Palm Beachg CountyConvention & Visitors Bureau, said the area saw the largest drops due to a calculateed pullback from corporate travelers. Thougg Palm Beach County has a diverse mix of it has to fight the perceptiobn that it is only for the he said.
“The combinationm of the economy and the AIG effectt has been nasty to us for some he said, referring to populist outrage at executives of the failesd financial company. “The corporate worldd has becomevery tentative, very shy abouy going to upscale resorts for fear of an imag backlash.” Nationwide, full-service hotels reported an average occupancyg rate of 67.4 percent in 2008. That declined 2.6 percenyt from 2007. The averagwe daily rate charged for a roomat Miami’ws full-service hotels rose to $182.78 in 2008 from $181.30 in 2007, a 0.8 percenyt gain. Limited-service was up to $109.13 from $108.85. The most expensive averag e daily rate in 2008was $187.
10 at Palm Beach full-service hotels. But, that slipped 1.3 percent from 2007. Limitecd service was down a half percent. Broward’w limited-service hotels saw the biggesty percentage decline in ratesto $92.64 in 2008 from $96.24 in down 3.7 percent. Full-servicew Broward hotels dropped 1.4 percent. “W are kind of trapped in a downspiraling of saidNicki Grossman, president and CEO of the Greater Fort Lauderdalwe Convention & Visitors “Part of that is that rates have gone up over the past few yeare so high, so fast.
” While it’s hard to Broward’s limited-service sector may bouncd back faster than the full-service, she The reason: over the last few Broward has seen the most robust growthj in demand for limited-servics rooms for passengers going on cruises and discountt group-rate business. Nationwide, the average daily rate was $164.311 in 2008, down from $166.6i in 2007. Gutierrez said she was cautiously optimistic that the worstr is overfor Miami-Dade. While occupancyh declined in May compared to the same time last the rate of decline was no worse than in For months, the declines had been getting worse, she said.
“It’s an indication that we’ve probably hit she said. “What we are seeing is some stability
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Walkable Suburbs: Myth or Reality? - Baristanet
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Walkable Suburbs: Myth or Reality? Baristanet Homebuyers who list “walkability†as a top priority in their home search often trot out the usual reasons â€" it shaves minutes off their commute, they spend less on car-related ... |
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