Hire Intelligence reveals higher intelligence Oct 12, 2009
ROGER Brown, the executive chairman of ARB Corporation, had shareholders eating out of the palm of his hand at the annual meeting of the vehicle accessories outfit a few days ago. His shareholders had the rare pleasure of seeing their scrip at an all-time high following a seemingly never-ending run of earnings increases, the latest being a 15 per cent improvement in the tax-paid result for the June year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Angry residents disrupt Cal Ave tree meeting Oct 10, 2009
It took more than an hour before moderator Steve Emslie, deputy city manager, could get the crowd focused on the meeting's purpose, to have four arborists describe the pros and cons of 15 species of trees that are potential replacements for the downed trees ... The shouting and shifting of topics at one point prompted the principal guest speaker, arborist Barrie Coate, to threaten to leave the meeting, in an aside to fellow panelists ... Coate and other arborists had come to the meeting to... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Selectmen appoint two new members to the ZBA Oct 8, 2009
The selectmen s non-compliance with the zoning bylaw was made public in a Town Meeting warrant article filed by Chris Loreti, the sole member of the Arlington Redevelopment Board (ARB) appointed by the state not the town manager ... The selectmen plan to meet with the ARB and the reconstituted ZBA, and Clarissa Rowe, who also did not support Tulimieri s reappointment, suggested making the ZBA a five-member board. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Victoria goes it alone on 'absurd' whip rules Oct 6, 2009
These rulings prompted Victoria's chief steward Terry Bailey to later claim that Victoria would no longer be bound by the newest penalty guidelines issued last month by the ARB. ''The guidelines were drawn up with the best intentions of having consistency nationally but it now seems apparent that they are not going to be workable,'' Bailey said ... NSW chief steward Ray Murrihy indicated yesterday his panel would continue enforcing the ARB's guidelines ... He said that part of the ARB's charter... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Abokobi Rural Bank to blaze the trial of RCBs merger Oct 5, 2009
The bank, which has for the past five years maintained a consistent growth and good performance, was thrown this challenge at its 17th Annual General Meeting on Saturday at Abokobi, by the ARB Apex Bank, the umbrella body of Rural and Community Banks (RCBs). Mr Eric Osei-Bonsu, the Managing Director of the Apex Bank, who said this noted, "You have been dynamic in developing new financial products and repackaging existing ones to meet the growing needs of your customers. "It is my hope that... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
10GM to Close Saturn as Sale to Penske Falls Through» Oct 4, 2009
GM will stop making Saturns as soon as possible, but no layoffs are expected, said spokeswoman Sherrie Childers Arb ... "Those plants produce products for other brands, and we think we can increase volume on those products that will meet market demand," Childers Arb said. (Fox News)
Eliminated Braves are optimistic for 10 Oct 3, 2009
I may have started it yesterday in the blog but there is absolutely no truth to it, other than he may get traded given that the Marlins have Coughlan and he is going to get a healthy raise in arbitration ... After his arb clock expires, THEN you may see him in ATLANTA on some basis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
summary of the case, Oct 3, 2009
As a final stab at the government, she mentioned a statement made by al-Rabiah in May 2005, and submitted to his first annual Administrative Review Board (the military panels that reviewed the bases for prisoners' ongoing detention), which had not surfaced until the Merits Hearing, in which al-Rabiah attempted to set the record straight, "recant[ing] all of his previous confessions with the sole exception of one admission that he saw [but did not meet] Osama bin Laden during his July 2001 trip... (Harper's Magazine)
Playoffs or not, Braves strong finish bodes well for future Oct 1, 2009
To be honest Id let every one of them leave (except Laroche) offering arb to Soriano and Gonzo which will give the Braves two type A FAs ... Totally would, if he wasn t offered arbitration by the Red Sox. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Common sense prevails as new rules whipped into shape Sep 24, 2009
McGauran now heads Thoroughbred Breeders Australia, which along with representatives from the Australian Jockeys' Association, their trainers' equivalent, owners, bookmakers and the NSW Racing Industry Consultation Group made submissions to the ARB integrity committee on Tuesday. Two Thursdays ago jockeys in NSW, Queensland, WA and Victoria launched a snap strike over the ARB whip rules, which were introduced on August 1 ... The ARB's integrity committee headed by Racing Victoria chairman... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kauai police chief decides not to seek Honolulu post Sep 24, 2009
Also in the letter, Perry outlined some of his accomplishments on Kaua'i (his three-year contract expires in October 2010), including creation of an Internal Affairs Unit and Administrative Review Board, and provisions of "extensive leadership training for senior staff.". Perry said a four-hour written examination for qualified candidates for the Honolulu job is scheduled for early October, with in-depth assessment set for early November, and interviews with the Honolulu Police Commission in... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Hot Braves still need plenty of help Sep 24, 2009
But at the same time they have a lot of players that are Arb eligible as well. That is my reasoning as to why we need to steal Crawford, given today s economy he can be had for 3 yrs 30mil. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kauai police chief says he won't seek top job with HPD Sep 23, 2009
Also in the letter, Perry outlined some of his accomplishments at KPD (he is entering the final year of a three-year contract that expires in October 2010), including creation of an Internal Affairs Unit and Administrative Review Board, and provisions of "extensive leadership training for senior staff.". He said in the letter he inherited three years of officer misconduct investigations that had not been acted upon, and that he helped finalize the new island beat geography, implemented a... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stewards begin cracking the whip, but still no joy for connections Sep 23, 2009
The integrity committee is due to deliberate on the submissions today and make a recommendation to the ARB. Leading jockey Corey Brown had a minor victory over the whip rules yesterday. On appeal, Brown had four meetings slashed off a suspension incurred for breaching the rules on two occasions at the Wyong Cup meeting on September 4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
California Avenue trees get the axe Sep 23, 2009
A city arborist had determined the oak trees were largely diseased ... Acorns dropped by the oaks also cause a tripping hazard for pedestrians, arborists wrote in a notice to businesses ... Car drivers can always use the parallel streets to reach the nearby parking lots. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Diaz finds a home no, not Citi Field Sep 23, 2009
And you can bet that the dollars are rising steadily on the salary Diaz should be able to command as a third-year arbitration guy, after making $1 ... That s 7 million between those three and with the other arb ... And I would totally be for the idea if the Red Sox decided against offering him arbitration. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Resolution reached over whip rules Sep 23, 2009
Jockeys will be allowed to use their discretion over the final 100 metres of a race after the Australian Racing Board (ARB) bowed to pressure from industry stakeholders to change the new whip rules ... Further strike action over the spring carnival was averted last week when jockeys reached a compromise with the ARB which allowed them to use the whip seven times inside the final 100m at their discretion ... However other industry stakeholders, including trainers, owners and breeders, felt the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Trees: City acknowledges communication error Sep 22, 2009
It would be thoroughly noticed to the council and city manager," he said. The department is taking a momentary "time out" to regroup and get the public involved in further decisions regarding the trees, such as selection of species, he said. Roberts said the decision to cut all of the trees at once was driven more by urban-design considerations than the health of the trees, although some were diseased, he said. The idea was to have a more uniform appearance -- an effect also supported by the... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Bawjiase Rural Bank tops them all Sep 21, 2009
Mr Eric Osei-Bonsu, Managing Director, ARB Apex Bank, in a speech read on his behalf, commended the bank for its sterling performance. He reminded them that the Bank of Ghana had introduced an electronic financial analysis and Surveillance System (e-FASS) which would make it possible for banks file their prudential returns on-line. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
'Clearcutting' surprises city manager, council Sep 19, 2009
Still unclear is whether the plan was ever approved by the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Kishimoto said she is "very sure" that it did reach the ARB. At least one anonymous staff member said it was reviewed at a staff-level ARB meeting because it was not new but replaced existing trees, benches and other fixtures ... Judith Wasserman, an ARB member, recalled at some point that the plan had been on the agenda at least twice but was taken off. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Secondhand Smokescreen Sep 18, 2009
The California Air Resources Board study (CARB, 2006), measured OTS [outdoor tobacco smoke] nicotine concentrations outside an airport, college, government center, office complex, and amusement park. CARB found that at these typical outdoor locations, Californians may be exposed to OTS levels as high as indoor SHS concentrations ... But the CARB study underscores what I wrote: "[T]hose studies aren't conducted in wide-open spaces. They can't cover the whole atmosphere." The passages quoted here... (Slate)
Playing loosey goosey Sep 17, 2009
Matters not one iota whether player and/or agent is peeved or upset about past salaries when it comes to arbitration. The arb panel couldnt give a rats behind about their feelings or about past slights perceived or actual when it comes to salary ... Of course a player-team relationship has no bearing in an arbitration hearing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Whip row settled but trainers not happy Sep 16, 2009
The ARB, in consultation with the AJA, yesterday proposed the rule be amended to allow jockeys to use the whip a total of seven times in a forehand motion over the final 100m ... The ARB backdown comes after it refused to amend the rules last Thursday, which led to industrial action by jockeys, who forced the abandonment of the Ballarat, Hawkesbury, Ipswich and Northam race meetings ... While ARB chairman Bob Bentley claimed yesterday's outcome ''achieves everything that is important to us as... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Enyan Denkyira rural bank makes profit Sep 15, 2009
The Managing director of the ARB Apex bank, Mr Duke Osam-Duodu in his address said the overall performance of the Enyan Denkyira rural bank in the 2008 financial year was rated as satisfactory. Mr Osam-Duodu said rural banks in the country still have a lot more to do by way of organizational restructuring, effective credit administration, cost control and reduction so as to meet the challenges of the changing competitive business environment. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Whipping resolution in sight after talks Sep 15, 2009
The trio thrashed out differences with ARB chairman Bob Bentley and chief executive Andrew Harding ... Last Thursday, jockeys across four states went on strike after the ARB rejected proposals to allow unrestricted use of the whip over a race's final 100 metres. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Whip furore cuts to the core but no one's budging Sep 14, 2009
The ARB tossed out that argument ... Well, the ARB wanted none of that either ... It is an interesting mob, the ARB. Its members represent states and territories from around the country. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Trainer support gives jockeys the whip hand Sep 13, 2009
Australian Jockeys' Association representative Des O'Keeffe hoped talks with the ARB tomorrow could avoid industrial action. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jockeys may be forced to saddle up Sep 12, 2009
The jockeys' association was yesterday attempting to reopen talks with the ARB but it would seem a stalemate is looming with the principal racing body unwilling to move before a six-month trial has taken place ... It's really up to the ARB to come back to us and re-engage with us about solving this issue, which is a request for a minor variation to what are sweeping changes to the whip rules in Australian racing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
NSW trainers back jockeys in whip row Sep 12, 2009
Jockeys around the country walked off the job on Thursday after the Australian Racing Board (ARB) rejected their submission and have threatened to strike next week ... "The NSWTA opposes excessive use of the whip in any circumstances and agrees that the stewards must continue to take action against jockeys who use the whip excessively. "So we urge the ARB to again review the new whip rules as a matter of urgency". Australian Jockeys' Association representative Des O'Keeffe said he was hopeful... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Schreck urges calm as Dye lashes out Sep 12, 2009
The Australian Jockeys' Association, along with several other industry groups, made its presentation to the ARB on Thursday, as did the RSPCA.. Dye is riding in Mauritius but yesterday he took aim at the ARB on the website racenet ... Schreck said he believed the ARB was to be ''applauded for tackling the whip issue. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Would Chipper ride off into the sunset? Sep 12, 2009
ncscoots (September 11th, 2009 1:07 pm) : Arb eligibility probably wont enter into it, if theres a team that thinks Johnson can improve them. Braves had a similar situation with LaRoche, and the two teams simply waited until after the arb decision to consummate the trade (the trade was agreed upon, though, before the hearings) ... Chipper is my all-time favorite Brave and I know that I ll cry like a little girl who just got her Barbie stolen when he retires. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jockey strike whips up carnival fear Sep 11, 2009
ARB chairman Bob Bentley said when announcing yesterday the rule changes would remain, that there was no evidence restricting whipping would endanger jockeys ... Victorian Racing Minister Rob Hulls said the jockeys and ARB were close to coming to resolving the dispute. (The Age, Australia)
Top hoops say their pleas fell on deaf ears Sep 11, 2009
Brown and Oliver made representations to the ARB in conjunction with the Australian Jockeys' Association to allow riders to have unlimited use of the whip over the final 100 metres of a race if their mount were in contention. I didn't think it was too much to ask for that if you are in contention to win a race inside the last 100m you can use the whip if you feel it is required,'' Brown told the Herald after being informed the rule relating to successive strikes of the whip over the final 200m... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Striking jockeys threaten carnival Sep 11, 2009
The ARB rejected the jockeys' plea to modify the rule, which led to the riders taking strike action. AJA chief executive Paul Innes said he was disappointed with the board's response. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Trainers divided over jockeys action Sep 10, 2009
Jockeys at Ballarat in Victoria were the first to decide not to continue to ride after they heard the Australian Racing Board (ARB) had rejected a submission to change the whip rules with riders at Hawkesbury in NSW following soon after ... Along with the new rule, the ARB introduced padded whips to lessen the impact on horses ... "What the ARB should realise is the owners run this game not them," Payne said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Whips cracking: it's time for board to stick necks out Sep 10, 2009
The issue has provided the hottest and most public Australia-wide racing debate since the ARB truly took the reins of the industry in 2003 and so, politically, the ARB is compelled to stand firm or risk being deemed indecisive ... There are two ways this issue can go: the ARB could give the jockeys what they want but, if not, the board must move today to halt a potential mass revolt of punters and owners solely on the matter of fairness. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Whip ruling sparks strike Sep 10, 2009
Stopwork meetings took place at venues in Victoria, NSW and Queensland after the Australian Racing Board (ARB) rejected submissions for changes to the rules at its meeting in Sydney today ... Along with the new rule, the ARB introduced padded whips to lessen the impact on horses ... "We've tried to go to the ARB to explain the situation that we just need to tweak. We're not asking for a lot. We are asking for 100 metres where we can do our best and we've got the support of everyone in the... (The Age, Australia)
Jeff Schultz Sep 8, 2009
the back end of the bullpen will be interesting, i would offer arb to both sori and gonzo and try to sign billy wagner, gonzo could be the lefty specialist we had the first half with oflaherty, and sori wouldnt be overworked with moylan and maybe medlen progressing that could be the strength of the team next season. still think freeman is another season away and i think he was a third basemen in hs when he was drafted so maybe laroche can stay and ff replaces larry later. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Jockeys crack the whip: we'll keep breaking new rule Aug 26, 2009
Informally I have been told that the respective jockeys' associations have matters they want to address and may want to have a delegation at the ARB meeting on the 10th of next month,'' Harding said. Plainly, there has been a lot of industry discussion over the whip rules and the board must take notice of that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Avenor Rural Bank meets strategic targets Aug 24, 2009
Mr Curtis Brantuo, Head, Legal Department of the ARB Apex Bank, urged the management of the Bank to raise capital to levels required by the Bank of Ghana or face liquidation. He said the improving performance of rural banks was an indication of increasing public confidence in them. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rural Banks must find strategic allies to stay in business Aug 24, 2009
Mr Eric Osei-Bonsu, Managing Director of the ARB Apex Bank Limited, gave the advice in a speech read on his behalf, at the 21st Annual General Meeting of the Mumuadu Rural Bank at Akyem Osino, on Saturday ... " Mr Osei-Bonsu announced that following the collaboration between the ARB Apex Bank and the Western Union on foreign remittance business, which took effect in January 2008, at least one site of each rural bank, had been linked to the Western Union product, saying a total of 329 outlets had... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Bank of Ghana wants rural banks to computerise operations Aug 24, 2009
The Managing Director of the ARB APEX Bank Limited, Mr Eric Osei-Bonsu, said this in an address read for him at the 24th Annual General Meeting of the Brakwa-Breman Rural Bank, at Brakwa, on Saturday. Mr Osei-Bonsu said it was now mandatory for rural banks to computerize their operations. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
City skeptical about Children's Hospital design Aug 21, 2009
Guenther, who led the redesign, said patients would get scenic views of Arboretum Road and the new Emerald Garden, which would be located near Quarry and Welch roads and would provide space for public gathering ... would this be the same ARB that approved the "boxy, intimidating and far too massive" Jewish center ... You are the same bunch that approved the Cheesecake Factory, the Jewish Center for Community LIfe, The Arbor Building, the monstrous condos at the old Rickey's site, 800 High, and... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Braves vs. Phils, Moylan wants in as usual Aug 17, 2009
If the Mets offer Francoeur arbitration (and it looks like they will. From the look of things, the NY media loves Francoeur), then Francoeur could very easily double his salary and get awarded between $7-8 mil in arbitration ... then there is no telling what they (Escobar and Jurrjens) can make if they play the arbitration game and not give up a year of free agency. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
The Volt's 230 M.P.G.: Is M.P.G. Still Relevant? Aug 15, 2009
The EPA's National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory in Ann Arbor, Mich ... In the end, the EPA's new EREV testing process, like the one that California's Air Resources Board (ARB) uses, may not actually measure gasoline usage at all but rather kilowatt hours per 100 miles, or kWh/100m ... Also, if you use the electric vehicle's or hybrid's electric-only mode, the miles per gallon are "infinite or have no meaning since no gas is being consumed," according to Anthony Eggert of California's... (Time.com)
Are you confused about global warming? Let our world-renowned expert enlighten you Aug 14, 2009
Are there more people, Hummers and propane barbecues on this planet then ever before ... wtf wrote on Aug 11, 2009 9:19 AM:" Loosening the required government permits, etc. so producers can create new forms of sustainable energy would be more to our advantage than the "carbon trading" scheme; while enforcing property laws would help to reduce pollution since pollution tends to "spill over" into your neighbor's yard. " ... "I totally agree with both of you; however, your comments are on curbing... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
IIJ Announces First Three Months Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2010 Aug 11, 2009
" 1st Quarter FY2009 Financial Results Summary Operating Results Summary --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1Q08 1Q09 YoY % change --------------------------------------------------------------------- JPY JPY millions millions Total Revenues 16,328 15,835 (3.0%) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Connectivity and Outsourcing Services 8,396 9,126 8.7% --------------------------------------------------------------------- SI... (Primezone Releases)
Bomber baseball team took a big leap forward in '09 Aug 7, 2009
485 OBA. Junior Jeff Von Arb hit. 329 with team-best totals in runs (22), walks (22) and OBA. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
US jobless claims drop more than expected Aug 7, 2009
General Motors Co. may have to cut more US hourly jobs after an offer of buyouts and early retirements fell about 7,500 workers short of the reorganized automaker's target, Sherrie Childers Arb, a spokeswoman, said in an interview on Aug. 3. She made the remarks after GM announced that more than 6,000 United Auto Workers members, or 11 per cent of the hourly workforce, left the company Aug. 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Ormat Technologies, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results Aug 6, 2009
Ormat's Safe Harbor Statement ... 52 ===== ===== ===== ===== Weighted average number of shares used in computation of earnings per share attributable to the Company's stockholders: Basic 45,369 43,828 45,361 42,995 ====== ====== ====== ====== Diluted 45,451 43,978 45,425 43,127 ====== ====== ====== ====== (1) Amounts have been reclassified to reflect the implementation of SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 ... Ormat... (PR Newswire)
Graphics giants roll tools at Siggraph Aug 5, 2009
"We are listening carefully to developer feedback and will continue to rapidly evolve OpenGL to meet the needs of the industry," said Barthold Lichtenbelt, chair of the OpenGL ARB working group and OpenGL engineering manager at Nvidia. For its part, Intel rolled out a Media Software Development Kit at Siggraph to boost hardware acceleration on its graphics products including the future Larrabee, its first parallel graphics processor. (EETimes)
Weto Rural Bank predicts bright future Aug 3, 2009
In his address, Mr Eric Osei-Bonsu, Managing Director of the ARB Apex Bank commended the Weto Rural Bank for "its modest performance in 2008 as against 2007. He said the Bank's ability to achieve 30 percent increase in deposits "shows how well the bank is performing in mobilizing funds, a sign of good customer relations". Mr Osei-Bonsu reminded the Board and Management of the intense competition in the banking sector. He urged the Bank to take the lead in forming the nucleus of a cluster of... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Awaiting trades and Dodgers Aug 1, 2009
Lou Vales, I m not sure Washburn will qualify as a Type A or B free agent, and the arbitration number for him next year would be awful ... Marc from Florida, NOBODY should care and they would not if garbage like Clemens and others quit lying about it ... Church is arb eligible. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
BioMed Realty Trust Reports Second Quarter 2009 Operating and Financial Results Jul 30, 2009
Financial information for the current and, where applicable, prior periods has been presented to reflect the application of the following new accounting guidance adopted by the company effective January 1, 2009: FASB Staff Position APB 14-1 "Accounting for Convertible Debt That May be Settled Upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)"; Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 160 "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - An Amendment of ARB No. 51"; and... (PR Newswire)
Enter with caution Jul 29, 2009
" He also recommends four-wheel-drive specialist ARB. "We have owned this stock for many years," he says. "We love the company, love the management. It still looks reasonably cheap. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Brandywine Realty Trust Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings and Increases FFO Guidance for 2009 Jul 29, 2009
On January 1, 2009, we adopted FAS 160, Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements an Amendment to ARB 51, which affects the classification and potential recognition of any non-controlling interest (formerly called minority interest) relating to Operating Partnership unit-holders and outside owners of our three consolidated real estate ventures. The non-controlling interests related to the Operating Partnership are reflected as a component of the Equity section of our... (PR Newswire)
SAP Announces Second Quarter and First Half 2009 Results Jul 29, 2009
On June 12, SAP acquired Clear Standards, Inc., a privately held innovator of enterprise carbon management solutions. Clear Standards provides SAP a mature sustainability solution and expertise in carbon management delivered through an agile, Web-based, on-demand delivery model ... SAP announced that it reduced its total corporate carbon footprint by 6. (PR Newswire)
Andersen hurls Bombers past Cubs in district semifinals Jul 24, 2009
Bridgewater hit an RBI single to left field off Nevada relief pitcher Nick Sutton, while Jeff Von Arb singled and scored on an error and Larson drove in Bridgewater on a sacrifice fly ... "Luckily, I came through." Larson and Smith each finished with a hit and an RBI and Von Arb and Shaeffer both singled and scored once for the Bombers offensively, while Alt had one RBI and courtesy runner Dan Claussen scored once ... Josh Neville and Nate Andersen each knocked in two runs and Garret Alt was... (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Taubman Centers Announces Second Quarter Results Jul 24, 2009
84 (1) In January of 2009, the Company adopted Statement No. 160 "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of ARB No. 51" (SFAS 160). Consequently, noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries with equity balances of less than zero are now allocated income equal to their ownership interests in the subsidiaries. (PR Newswire)
Primoris Services Corporation Begins Demobilization At Richmond Refinery Project Jul 23, 2009
Primoris' wholly-owned subsidiary, ARB, Inc., had been constructing a hydrogen plant at the Richmond facility under contract from Praxair, Inc. since September 2008, with completion expected in the first calendar quarter of 2010. As announced by the Company on July 9, 2009, a California state judge's ruling halted construction at Richmond following opposition from environmental groups and what the judge identified as inadequacies in Chevron's environmental impact report. (Primezone Releases)
Albemarle Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results Jul 23, 2009
(d) As adjusted due to the implementation of SFAS No. 160, "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements--an amendment of ARB No. 51," which requires retroactive application for presentation of noncontrolling interests on the balance sheet and statements of income. (e) As adjusted due to the implementation of FASB Staff Position No. EITF 03-6-1, "Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities," which was effective for... (PR Newswire)
The best treatment might be wrong for you Jul 23, 2009
take a two-pronged approach by adding a beta-blocker, ACE inhibitor, or angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), all of which work in a manner different from that of your diuretic ... If you're pregnant: Avoid ACE inhibitors and ARBs; they can cause birth defects. (MSNBC -- Health)
About 11% of residents drop home phones Jul 17, 2009
Arbitron (NYSE: ARB) found the lowest rate in Hamptons/Riverhead, N.Y., and the highest rate in Bryan/College Station, Texas ... Arbitron company introduced questions on cell phone versus land line usage in spring 2009 surveys. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
CLARENCE PAGE: Is NAACP relevant in an Obama world? Jul 17, 2009
Arbitron Salutes NAACP 100th Anniversary. Arbitron Inc. (NYSE: ARB) announced today the company will be a co-sponsor of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Centennial Convention ... Arbitron joins those celebrating the NAACP's enduring presence and its continuous work on behalf of civil rights. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
READ: Gannett's press release Jul 16, 2009
In the first quarter of 2009, Gannett adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160 (FAS 160), "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements - an amendment of ARB No. 51." FAS 160 affected primarily the company's reporting of the 49. 2 percent noncontrolling interest in CareerBuilder. (USA Today -- Money)
