Thursday, March 24, 2011

AG Suthers warns of fake online job ads - Denver Business Journal:

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He cautioned job seekers to be “The economic downturn has left thousands of Coloradansdwithout work,” Suthers said in a statement. “However, even in thesw times of uncertainty, it is essentiall that Coloradans be cautious of any position advertised on Craigslistf orother job-search websites. If a job soundds too good to be true, it probably is.” In a commomn example, an overseas company advertisesthat it’s lookinfg for someone in the United States to handle transactions by payments through their own bank account and transferrinb some of the money, often via to their employers, Suthers’ officee said.
“The company sends victims fake checks and asks them to wire theier own money overseas before the badcheck bounces,” Suthers’ statement said. “Some of these ads request personapidentifying information, including bank account numbers, from applicants.” Anothee scam on the increaswe involves companies advertising for “mystery shoppers” to test the servicesx of local companies. “The ads say the company will pay an applicant a fixed amount of money to wire part of a checo or moneyorder elsewhere,” Suthers’ statement “The check sent to however, never clears and the victimds are left with an overdrawn bank account.
” Suthera advised anyone who suspects a job listinfg to email stop.fraud@state.co.us or call 1-800-222-4444.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Magazine honors The Children's Hospital - Business Courier of Cincinnati:

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The hospital qualified for the magazine’e “Honor Roll” in its 2009 edition of America’s Best Children’sd Hospitals. The Honor Roll is reserved for hospitalsw that achieved ranking in all surveyed specialty areas covered by the monthlynews publication. Children’s rankedr in the top 10 in six specialty includingcancer (No. 10), diabetess and endocrine disorders (No. 10), digestivde disorders (No. 5), neonatal care (No. 8), orthopedic (No. 8) and respiratory disorderz (No. 5). Last year, Children’s was ranked No. 7 overall among the nation’s pediatric hospitals. In 2007, it finished at No. 4.
Becausde of a change in how the reporwas compiled, there was no general numerical rankintg this year.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

TWC expands funds for apprenticeship program - Business First of Buffalo:

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million. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Labofr Workforce Investment Act and will support the which combinesstructured on-the-job training with related classroom The program supported training for more than 4,000o apprentices in fiscal year 2009. “Bgy increasing the funding for ourapprenticeship program, we are able to prepare more workers in high-demand skilled TWC Commissioner Representing Labor Ronny Congleton says.
“Apprenticeship is an outstandingtraininfg program, and I’m extremely pleased that we are able to Occupations supported by the TWC Apprenticeship Training Program include aircraft auto tech specialists, carpenters, cement electricians, engine maintenance mechanics, iron millwrights, painters, plumber/pipefitters and sheet metalk workers. The TWC provides funds to local publicd educational institutions to support the costs of related classroom instruction in registeredx apprenticeshiptraining programs. For more information, e-mail apprenticeship@twc.state.tx.
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Friday, March 18, 2011

Mauritania devises new social plan - magharebia.com

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Pittsburgh-area homeowners slow to take advantage of energy efficiency tax credit - Pittsburgh Business Times:

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John McCloskey, president with North Side-based , said the which provides a tax credit for 30 percent of an energ efficient installation upto $1,500, has not pushed new customers his way but seemz to be convincing some homeowneres to seek more extensive renovations to take full advantage of the tax credit. Jean Krak, McCloskey’s siste r and manager of business developmentwith J. Franciws Co., said that projects must meet an even highere certification than Energy Star to qualify forthe incentive.
Specifically, the solarf heat gain coefficient and the UFactort — measures of the efficiency of a new window, skylight, HVAC system or high-qualitt insulation — must be below Krak said. “It will probably stimulate decision Krak said inan e-mail response to adding that there were no energy efficiency tax creditx in 2008 and only $500 worthb per home owner in 2007. “There’s stillp a tremendous amount of interesy in remodeling since the housing inventor y in our area is runninf 20 to 40 yearw old on averageand up. New home construction is down People are staying in theier homesand remodeling.
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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Beef cattle prices continue to surge to record highs as profits stay level - Manhattan Mercury

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Tight supplies and strong demand propelled fed cattle values into another record-breaking week Feb. 28-March 4, but cattle feeders' profits are not as lofty as some might expect, according to Kansas State University agricultural economist, Glynn Tonsor ...


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Thursday, March 10, 2011

Track developer inks deal with Spencer, adds to mix - Charlotte Business Journal:

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David Risdon would like to seediscounft shopping, other retail, office space and perhapsa some residential uses across from his High Rock Raceway. “Thee concept would be like a Birkdals Village but withpremium outlets,” he says, referring to the mixed-uswe center in Huntersville. The timeline woulr be dictated by a recovery fromthe recession, he Risdon, chief executive of , the limitedf liability company developing High Rock Raceway, wouldc devote 40 acres on U.S. Highway 29 to the new He would seek a retail developer to builcd theoutlet center. The plan calld for as much as 300,000 square feet of retail spacer andabout 200,000 squarw feet of offices.
A museum and hotel are also planned on the Combined withthe $30 million, 2.15-mile road-course racetracmk and 114 adjacent townhouses, the total price tag for High Rock will be $205 The track is being built on 200 acres once occupiefd by N.C. Finishing Co., or Color-Tex International, a former Fieldcrest Cannon plant that wasonce Rowan’as largest employer. The facility close d in 2000, eliminating its last 350 jobs. The credi t crisis and recession have delayed the project since it was announce din 2005. of Sacramento, Calif., pulled its offer of a $30 milliob construction loan earlierthis year.
Now Risdon has the interesg of a consortium of insurance and pension companies in financing the track and townhouse phas e ofthe project. He declines to identify the This month, the Spencer Board of Alderme approveda 28-page development agreement that was required by Risdon’s investors. The agreemen requires the track and an initial phasd of townhouses be complete by a year after site work Risdon expects grading to start next He has 20 yearsa to complete theentire project, according to the development Clayton Homes, which operates three plantes within 30 minutes of High Rock, will build the townhouses.
The structureas will be fabricated at the plant and erectex at thedevelopment site. Spencer Town Manage r Larry Smith says the potential tax revenus and prestige of the projec make it worththe delays. “We’re behindd the project as much as wecan