This Week's Bidenisms Nov 21, 2009
Bidenisms: A collection of the vice president's gaffes and head-slappers. - By Jeremy Stahl - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
TD Ameritrade Offering $1.25B in Senior Notes Nov 21, 2009
Banc of America Securities LLC and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. are acting as joint book-running managers and joint lead managers of the offering. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Barclays Capital acquires Crescent Real Estate Equities Nov 21, 2009
London-based Barclays formed Crescent Real Estate Holdings LLC to acquire the partnership with the help of , which is working with Barclays on the project as a joint venture. The portfolio is being acquired from Real Estate Funding II.. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Burlington-based Star Food Products to relocate, expand Nov 21, 2009
7 million from Biggerstaff and Crawley LLC, according to county real estate records. Norman Mabry, Star s president, said the Burlington space will become the new distribution center for the company, which manufactures and distributes food products such as chili, chicken salad and pimento cheese to grocers such as Family Dollar and Food Lion in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. (Triad Business Journal, NC)
Moody's Downgrades Liberty Media LLC Ratings Nov 21, 2009
Moody's Investors Service downgrades Liberty Media LLC ratings ... Moody's Investors Service downgraded ratings for Liberty Media Corp. subsidiary Liberty Media LLC on Friday. (ABC News -- Wire)
What To Drink on Thanksgiving Nov 21, 2009
- By Mike Steinberger - Slate Magazine. Wine, beer, and other potent potables. (Slate)
Ark. agency lends nearly $18M for 200-plus homes Nov 21, 2009
7 million to ALS Management LLC, 136 multifamily units in Fayetteville ... 8 million to Reed Property LLC, 30 single-family units in Little Rock. (KSLA.com, LA)
Special thanks Nov 21, 2009
The Esplendor Resort of Rio Rico, ABC Trading Co., Zoll Medical Corp., Simply Bits LLC, United Fire Equipment Co., ANA Compania de Seguros S.S. de C. V., and Frontier Emergency Products LLC, Dave E Shambach Architect, Lang-Wyatt Construction Co., Sedona Financial Insurance Services, and RCCI Carpentry INC.. Other event sponsors included Young Audiences of Santa Cruz County, Mike Borkowski, Marcos Bustamante Allstate Insurance, Spater-Mora Financial Services. (Nogales International, AZ)
BC Partners' Brenntag Said to Renegotiate $3.6 Billion of Debt Before IPO Nov 21, 2009
BC Partners became Brenntags third owner in as many years when it bought the business from Bain Capital LLC in 2006. The company distributes acids, solvents and chemicals used in water- treatment in Europe, America and Asia. (Bloomberg -- Germany)
Picks of the Week: Intel, RIM, Wells Fargo Nov 21, 2009
Long added that carriers are flocking" to lower-priced handsets, attracted by the fact that retailers can offer some for as low as $99 with a rebate. He said RIM stands a good chance of competing with cheaper devices, but the lower average sale price could hurt the company's profits. He cut his earnings estimate for the company's full fiscal year. () Standard s Equity Research maintains hold Sty analysts Stuart Plesser and Erik Oja said in a Nov. 18 note that an unconfirmed Bloomberg report... (BusinessWeek)
$20M hotel, convention center plans near fruition Nov 21, 2009
This will have the largest seating capacity this side of Springfield, said Don Yost, one of the developers of the Mattoon Hotel & Convention Center LLC, during a press conference Wednesday morning at the Coles County Lifespan Center. The development will boost the job market, Yost said, with 200 hospitality jobs and 100 construction jobs under the direction of Heritage Builders of Effingham over the next 15 to 18 months. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Sex game beatings bring long prison term for former news radio reporter Nov 21, 2009
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Strader: What would happen if reserves were delayed? Commissioner says she won't vote yes simply because of the time, money spent on urban and rural reserves so far Nov 21, 2009
Strader: What would happen if reserves were delayed. Commissioner says she won't vote yes simply because of the time, money spent on urban and rural reserves so far - OregonLive. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Gartmore Group Plans London IPO to Cut Debt, Raise Cash for Shareholders Nov 21, 2009
Hellman & Friedman LLC, the private equity firm that acquired Gartmore for about 500 million pounds in 2006, may sell part of its 52 percent stake in the IPO, Meyer said. Founded in 1968 by the Cayzer shipping family and named after their home in Scotland, Gartmore is preparing to go public after the rebounded 87 percent from its low in March this year. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Fontana Partners With Element 9 Muzik Nov 21, 2009
LOS ANGELES and CLEVELAND, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Fontana Distribution, the independent distribution arm of Universal Music Group, the world's leading music company has partnered with Cleveland-based Element 9 Muzik LLC to release upcoming titles from the label. The announcement was made today by Ron Spaulding, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Fontana, and Element 9 President Tony "X" Franklin. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Center Bancorp, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $.03 Per Share Nov 21, 2009
The Bank, through its Private Banking Division which includes its wholly owned subsidiary, Center Financial Group LLC, provides financial services, including brokerage services, insurance and annuities, mutual funds, financial planning, estate and tax planning, trust, elder care and benefit plan administration. Center additionally offers title insurance services in connection with the closing of real estate transactions, through two subsidiaries, Union Title Company and Center Title Company. (Primezone Releases)
Did Easy Rider's Predictions About America Come True? Nov 21, 2009
Retracing the path of the iconic movie on its 40th anniversary. (5) - By Keith Phipps - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
Hopewellgoes backin history Nov 21, 2009
Hopewell goes back in history - NJ.com. Don't have an account. (NJ.com -- Times)
W.P. Stewart & Co., Ltd. Announces 30 June 2009 Financial Results and Gives Corporate Update Nov 21, 2009
This amount excludes any common shares owned by trusts for which any Director or Executive Officer serves as trustee and of which he or she is not a beneficiary, but includes 2,375,733 shares held by four funds managed by Arrow Capital Management LLC and its affiliates ... Alex von Furstenberg and Mal Serure, each Directors of the Company, are Co-Managing Members of Arrow Capital Management LLC. In addition, as of 30 June 2009, the Company's Directors and Executive Officers owned options to... (Primezone Releases)
Calif. to probe scam targeting churches Nov 21, 2009
and San Francisco-based Banc of America Leasing and Capital LLC.. Banc of America Leasing is a subsidiary of Bank of America. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Warrant: Jackson drugs came from Vegas firm Nov 21, 2009
Attorneys representing The Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, TMZ Productions Inc. of Los Angeles and Stephens Media LLC, the parent company of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, argued there was no reason for the documents to remain secret. Clark County District Court Judge Valerie Adair decided Thursday to unseal the records. (MSNBC -- News)
S.F. charity sues to recoup investment losses Nov 21, 2009
According to foundation executives I talked to, when they turned to their financial counselor of 20 years, SCM Advisors LLC of San Francisco, they were told, essentially, not our problem. Talk to Citi. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dealer sees more challenges ahead Nov 21, 2009
" In an outlook for automakers, Bloomberg recently reported declines for the U.S. automakers will be 35 percent for Chrysler Group LLC, 1.3 percent for General Motors Co. and 0.3 percent for Ford Motor Co., according to Edmunds.com. Edmunds.com projected Japan's big three -Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. - will also have fewer U.S. sales. The only increase Edmunds.com reported was for Seoul, Korea-based Hyundai Motor Co. Tanner said he doesn't expect a lot of new... (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Get to know your competition Nov 21, 2009
JK Harris is the founder of Flashpoints Consulting, LLC and of JK Harris & Company, the nation's largest tax resolution firm. He's the author of Flashpoint: Seven Core Strategies for Rapid-Fire Business Growth, available April 2010 from Entrepreneur Press. (MSNBC -- Business)
And a Governor Shall Lead Them Nov 21, 2009
Why Sarah Palin is unlikely to be the future of the Republican Party. - By John Dickerson - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
Where's the Best Place To Bite a Person? And Other Vampire Questions Answered. Nov 21, 2009
What's the best way for the Twilight vampires to drink blood. - By Christopher Beam - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
Papa Murphys up for sale Nov 21, 2009
Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC has engaged San Francisco-based North Point Advisors to shop the company to prospective buyers five years after it bought the company. Officials at Boston-based Charlesbank and North Point couldn t be reached to comment on the terms under which Papa Murphy s is being offered. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Movie Gallery to pilot video download technology Nov 21, 2009
Digiboo LLC, a Los Angeles-based digital media company, will place up to 100 versions of its digital kiosks in and Movie Gallery stores nationwide. The program follows Movie Gallery s plans to reinvent itself as a leading-edge entertainment destination. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Washington Court Dockets for First Half of November Nov 21, 2009
Lance A./Debra D. Rodgers, Marshall; Joseph F./Melissa M. Rothermich, St. Louis; James/Terry Ruyle, Villa Ridge; S. T. Trucking LLC, Madison; Kenneth/Audrey Schlote, Washington; Ronnie Schuenemeyer, Owensville; Lisa Anne Smart, Union. Daniel S. Smith, Labadie; Straatmann Feed, Labadie; Robert B. Suemann, St. Louis; Robert M. Turner, Washington; Vast Inc., Sanger, Texas; Rocky J. Wedemeier Jr., Pacific; Maree Lyn Wienhaus, Huntsville; Mark Wilkinson, Grandview. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans Nov 21, 2009
- By Dana Stevens - Slate Magazine. Reviews of the latest films. (Slate)
Opening the Screening Door Nov 21, 2009
Slate writers and editors debate the ramifications of new cancer-screening guidelines. Conversations in real time. (Slate)
The Real Shock of Fort Hood Nov 21, 2009
It's not that the massacre occurred. It's that it hadn't occurred before. (Slate)
iLounge Inc., and MusicSkins LLC, Announce the Ultimate Design Contest Nov 21, 2009
NEW YORK, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- iLounge Inc. announces the Ultimate Design Contest powered by MusicSkins LLC, the leader in music-related, premium vinyl skin products. iLounge Inc., the leading provider of iPod, iPhone and iTunes information has teamed up with MusicSkins LLC the world's leader in music-related, premium vinyl skin products, to offer people a chance to showcase their design talent at the 2010 International CES. Entrants will have a chance to upload their own design/imagery for... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Time for a Beauty Pageant Nov 21, 2009
How to score chicks on the Disney Channel. - By Troy Patterson - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
The Nativism Tax Nov 21, 2009
What it will cost you to deny health insurance to illegal immigrants. - By Timothy Noah - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
Project Runway: Thank God Season 6 Is Over or Is It? Nov 21, 2009
Slate's culture blog. Project Runway: Thank God Season 6 Is Over or Is It. (Slate)
Investors fear repeat of 2000 election turmoil Nov 21, 2009
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Istithmar may lose W Hotel Nov 21, 2009
The Istithmar Hotels Union Square Mezz 2 LLC will be sold to the highest bidder on Dec. 8 in New York at the offices of Allen & Overy, according to newspaper advertisements by the law firm ... Room rates at the W New York Union Square, named by Cond; Nast Traveler as one of the world's top 500 hotels in 2005, are down by almost $100 a night, according to a report last month from credit-rating company Realpoint LLC. ... The Istithmar Hotels Union Square Mezz 2 LLC will be sold to the highest... (New York Post -- Business)
Home builders group files Chapter 11 Nov 21, 2009
69 million, according to a brochure from Glen Ellyn real estate firm M.A.S. Brokerage LLC, which the association hired to market the property. The association also has unpaid bills from trade creditors, including the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, which is owed $25,000, Brian Keith Advertising, which is owed $20,000, and housing consultant Strategy Planning Associates Inc., which is owed $7,350, according to the petition. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Odyssey Marine Exploration Acquires Stake in Venture to Pursue Exploration of Deep-Ocean Gold and Copper Deposits Nov 21, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NasdaqCM:OMEX), a pioneer in the field of deep-ocean shipwreck exploration, has acquired a minority interest in SMM Project LLC, a company funded by a group of investors to bring together the exclusive licenses and skills of world renowned deep-ocean geologist Dr. Timothy McConachy of Bluewater Metals, the deep-ocean survey and exploration expertise of Odyssey, and the offshore coring and mining expertise of Robert Goodden ... SMM Project LLC... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Politics blog: All in Favor Nov 21, 2009
All in Favor - SignOnSanDiego. Friday, November 20, 2009. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Station Casinos Judge Says Bankruptcy Probe Unneeded, Rejects Boyd Motion Nov 21, 2009
That buyout brought the company back under the control of the family of founder and Colony Capital LLC. They had proposed a prepackaged bankruptcy plan on Feb. 3 that would allow them to retain control. That plan wasnt approved by enough creditors. (Bloomberg -- US)
The 2009 WIRED Store Debuts This Weekend - Presented by American Express and Chevy Nov 21, 2009
WIRED Store partners include: Acer, Activision, Alessi, Andrew Marc, Areaware, AriZona, Asus, BBC, Beck's, Behance LLC, Biomorph, Bluelounge, Built, Bulova, Caf Bustelo, Delta Faucet, DNA 11/Canvaspop, Dolby Laboratories, Dynamism, Dyson, eBay, Epilog Laser, Eye-Fi, Inc., Glenfiddich, IBM Lotus, Incase, iGo, Kapitall, KarmaLoop, Kicker, Koncept, LG, MSI Computer Corp., Nero, Nokia, Nordic Track, OWLE, Phiaton, Pong Research, Powermat, Rabbit Air, Samsung Electronics, Sleek Audio, Sony, SPOT... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Trains vs. Planes vs. Automobiles Nov 21, 2009
What's the greenest way to get home for Thanksgiving. - By Jacob Leibenluft - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
Wellesley's Brigham's still open Nov 21, 2009
It sold its brand and recipes to the HP Hood milk company while the restaurants were sold to Deal Metrics, LLC, a company based out of Maryland. According to the , Deal Metrics plans to keep eight of the most profitable Brigham s restaurants or ice-cream stands open. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
This Email Will Self-Destruct Nov 20, 2009
In addition to preventing alteration of email and letting the sender destroy messages, the service also allows senders to track when an email was opened, the recipient's Internet protocol address, and how long he or she viewed the message, says John Flanagan, chief technology officer of LLC, the Delray Beach, Fla. company that designed Kablooey. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Carmichael 'un-retires' for Spring Creek Nov 20, 2009
Copyright 2009 Post-Bulletin Company, LLC All Rights Reserved. (Yahoo News -- Motorcycle Racing)
GSI Group Finalizes Agreement With Noteholders to Significantly Reduce Its Debt Nov 20, 2009
- To Implement Pre-Arranged Debt-for-Equity Restructuring, Three Corporate Entities File for Chapter 11 Reorganization - Operations will continue in normal course - Company has ample liquidity. " "We are confident that going into this reorganization process with a pre-agreed upon plan with our noteholders and adequate liquidity will enable us to implement our restructuring in an efficient and timely manner. (Canada Newswire)
Public records for Nov. 19, 2009 Nov 20, 2009
SUITS: Michelina Sassone v. Peninsula Condominium Management Association, other negligence; SunTrust Mortgage Inc. v. Donald C. Fowler, real property; Bank of New York Mellon v. Susan R. Cobb, real property; Citimortgage Inc. v. Stephen A. Kozlowski, real property; Wachovia Mortgage FSB v. James R. Depew, real property; U.S. Bank NA v. Robyn Baker, real property; U.S. Bank NA v. Margaret C. Trope, real property; U.S. Bank NA v. Faizool Haniff, real property; Chase Home Finance LLC v. Kevin M.... (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Iron Mountain's digital chief to leave Nov 20, 2009
John Clancy, president of Iron Mountain Digital, is leaving the Boston records management company (NYSE: IRM) to become CEO in Residence at Boston investment shop LLC. The firm is a major investor in lron Mountain and is located in the same building as Iron Mountain s headquarters. During Clancy s tenure the digital unit, which includes digital records storage services and software to organize and recover information, grew to $230 million from $50 million. (Boston Business Journal, MA)
Council Resolution Opposes Subsidized Housing Projects Nov 20, 2009
Last week, Gardner Development LLC, withdrew the application of tax credits due to opposition from city council members and Stone Crest residents. The MHDC administers the Federal and Missouri Low Income Housing Tax Credit program (LHTC), Federal HOME funds, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Project Based Section 8 rental assistance contract, the direct MHDC funding of several housing assistance programs and the Affordable Housing Assistance Program Tax Credits, the... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Missourian Criticized Over Coverage of Apartment Plan Nov 20, 2009
The project in question, proposed by Gardner Development LLC, died last week when the developer pulled his application for state housing tax credits due to council opposition. "The Missourian does a lot of great things," remarked Councilman John Rhodes, who led the charge to block the project. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Alderman Disagrees With Bidding Practice, Outvoted Nov 20, 2009
If Patton's Nursery declines the remaining two jobs, they will be awarded to the next lowest bidder, which is Preferred Cut, LLC.. Washington Missouri 2009. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Wichita board to consider new-school plan Nov 20, 2009
Architectural Development Services LLC is the architectural firm on the project. The addition at Clark includes two classrooms, one music room, a conference room, a teacher workroom and two rest rooms. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Executive helps businesses regain trust Nov 20, 2009
TOP HOMES - $264,900 MLS 4157773 5 bed / 3 bath 2,501 - 2,750 / 1994 Tom Clayton,ABR GRI, Prudential Foothills R.E. - $799,000 MLS 4269230 5 bed / 4 bath 4,501 - 5,000 / 1995 John J Shackleford, Realty Executives - $199,000 MLS 4283384 2 bed / 2 bath 1,201 - 1,400 / 1996 Preti Pound, Pound Realty, LLC. email alerts. (AZCentral -- Business)
Builder hopes green homes aid sales Nov 20, 2009
Monarch Privada Construction LLC has incorporated a series of green-building features for Privada, a gated community southwest of the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale. Forty homes and 11 custom-home sites are planned on close to 50 acres. (AZCentral -- Business)
Developer aims to restart adult-community project Nov 20, 2009
Property records show E/S Property Holdings LLC, managed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, bought Engle's Estrella property at a trustee sale in February. Joseph Carl Homes paid $8. (AZCentral -- Business)
10 offbeat college essay topics Nov 20, 2009
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Addison Ave. credit union buys USE San Jose branch Nov 20, 2009
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Brazil `Buy' Ratings Sink to Record Low as Mobius Sees Commodity-Led Gains Nov 20, 2009
After a rally of this magnitude, one should be a bit cautious and take some profits, said , the chief investment strategist at Prudential International Investments LLC, a unit of Prudential Financial, which manages about $580 billion. The strong appreciation of the real caused the massive outperformance. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Los Simpson estrenan personaje latino ... Nov 20, 2009
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CEO picked for UCSD Medical Center Nov 20, 2009
System: Includes campus in Hillcrest, Thornton Hospital in La Jolla, UCSD Moores Cancer Center and Shiley Eye Center ... UCSD Medical Center operates two hospitals in Hillcrest and La Jolla that together logged more than 23,000 patient discharges and 237,000 outpatient visits last year, according to reports filed with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development ... The road map calls for greatly expanding Thornton Hospital in La Jolla while maintaining acute-care services and... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Consultant to study financing downtown stadi... Nov 20, 2009
The citys downtown redevelopment arm agreed yesterday to pay Evolution Media Capital LLC and its New York-based sports finance consultant Mitchell Ziets $160,000 ... Copyright 2009 The San Diego Union-Tribune, LLC. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Home of Giggling Grizzly sold Nov 20, 2009
The investment group that bought the property, built in 1919, is called Shi kor LLC. ... The Shames-Makovsky group that purchased the Giggling Grizzly property is called Dov LLC, and the seller is Beale LLC, according to property records ... 2675 S. Abilene St., Aurora 80014-2300 Delta Plaza LLC of Aurora bought this 39,215-square-foot office building for $1. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Bank resumes sales of mortgage debt Nov 20, 2009
Fortress Investment Group LLC is the sponsor on the transaction. The offering follows the sale from on Monday, the first issue of commercial-mortgage backed securities since June 2008, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. (Boston Globe)