Technology-focused Geek Week kicks off Nov 3, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Nov. 2, 2009 04:36 PM The Arizona Republic. Whether metro Phoenix has a thriving entrepreneurial community is often debated in the local technology community. (AZCentral -- Business)
Ariz. companies vying for slice of $50 million in NASA funds Nov 1, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Nov. 1, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. NASA's efforts to transform human space missions could boost Arizona's aerospace industry. (AZCentral -- Business)
Forum on Monday will focus on defense reform Oct 31, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 30, 2009 04:55 PM The Arizona Republic. "Reform" has been the buzzword permeating the defense industry since President Barack Obama signaled his intention to trim defense programs last fall. (AZCentral -- Business)
Better-than-expected 3Q boosts Avnet's shares Oct 31, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 30, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Electronics distributor Avnet Inc. reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings Thursday, signaling global demand for information-technology products is improving. (AZCentral -- Business)
Mission matters Oct 30, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 29, 2009 12:00 AM Arizona Business Gazette. While many businesses are doing whatever it takes to attract customers during the recession, information-technology consultant Deborah House still puts as much focus on selecting clients whose values align with her company's mission. (AZCentral -- Business)
Airline rule change could pay off for firm Oct 29, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 29, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Air bags could become more common on airplanes in light of a new federal safety requirement that took effect this week, executives at a Phoenix-based aerospace manufacturer predict. (AZCentral -- Business)
Raytheon lands 2 defense contracts worth $100 million Oct 27, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 26, 2009 02:03 PM The Arizona Republic. Raytheon Co.'s Tucson-based missile business won two contracts worth more than $100 million to design and develop a system for blocking enemy rockets, the defense contractor said Monday. (AZCentral -- Business)
Scottsdale's General Dynamics wins Army contract Oct 27, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 26, 2009 02:21 PM The Arizona Republic. General Dynamics C4 Systems won a U.S. Army contract potentially worth $50 million to perform engineering and logistical support for the Land Warrior system, the company said Monday. (AZCentral -- Business)
Heather Russell Oct 25, 2009
Oct. 23, 2009 05:14 PM. And she has done so with the help of several family members who work for Rinkya Inc., an English-language service Russell started in 2002 that enables consumers to buy products for sale through online Japanese auctions. (AZCentral -- Business)
Hughes City out to punish tired Fulham Oct 25, 2009
For Fulham, defender Paul Konchesky joined a growing injury list against Roma that has already ruled out Danny Murphy, Dickson Etuhu, Simon Davies and Andrew Johnson, leaving Hodgson with shortages in most departments. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Aaron Sinykin Oct 25, 2009
Oct. 23, 2009 05:15 PM. He didn't see that happening, though, in his job as a finance analyst at Intel Corp. in Chandler. (AZCentral -- Business)
35 entrepreneurs 35 and younger Oct 25, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 25, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. The third annual list highlights Arizona entrepreneurs who established and operate. (AZCentral -- Business)
Deputy accused of felony Oct 24, 2009
Ward resigned amid allegations by 21-year-old Andrew Johnson that he had been punched in the mouth by the deputy while being taken into custody Sept. 14. Johnson was arrested on two counts each of aggravated burglary and theft of more than 1,000. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Apple Run 5k Oct 24, 2009
" While the Apple Run is the primary fund raiser for the rotary to help their annual beautification projects, the international community service organization never rests. On November 3, election day, the rotary will again hold it's Apple Pie Fest at the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School. "We're hoping that people go out and vote and then stop over for some great apple pie and music at the high school," Lewandowski said. Finish Runner Age Hometown Time 1 Greg Stevens 25 Scotia 17:50 2... (Community News Weekly, NY)
Taser Inc. posts third quarter loss Oct 23, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 22, 2009 11:37 AM The Arizona Republic. Soaring research-and-development costs and higher administrative expenses contributed to a larger-than-expected loss in the third quarter for Taser International Inc.. (AZCentral -- Business)
LifeLock, Experian settle case over alerts Oct 23, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 23, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. LifeLock Inc. has agreed to stop setting fraud alerts aimed at protecting consumers' credit information under a lawsuit settlement reached with credit bureau Experian. (AZCentral -- Business)
Freescale lays off employees in Valley Oct 22, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 22, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Freescale Semiconductor Inc., which has about 2,800 Phoenix-area employees, said it laid off an undisclosed number of workers this week as part of previously planned reductions. (AZCentral -- Business)
Report says Arizona suffers high-tech hit in the recession Oct 20, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 20, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Arizona's presence on the world technology stage has slipped, as export demand for high-tech products made here has fallen, a new report released today suggests. (AZCentral -- News)
Falcons soar in victory Oct 19, 2009
Johnson went 15-for-20 for 218 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown pass to Andrew Johnson and a 49-yarder to Geovonie Irvine. Andrew Johnson caught five passes for 106 yards. (News & Observer -- Sports)
State now in race to home-grow, recruit new jobs Oct 18, 2009
by Betty Beard and Andrew Johnson - Oct. 18, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Arizonans know they need new jobs. (AZCentral -- News)
Arizona mining fatalities down, injury rates up Oct 18, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 17, 2009 07:18 PM The Arizona Republic. Mine regulators and operators say the industry's safety conditions are improving significantly because of new laws, technology advancements and aggressive training. (AZCentral -- Business)
Kraton pumps up IPO story with faux amendment Oct 16, 2009
By Andrew Johnson and Andrew Ragsly. Published: October 15 2009 14:57 | Last updated: October 15 2009 14:57. (FT.com -- Markets)
Recession drying up venture capital pool Oct 10, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 10, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. The recession has made it harder for venture-capital firms to raise funds, causing already picky investors to become even more selective about the firms they dole out funds to, panelists at a venture capital roundtable said this week. (AZCentral -- Business)
Freeport faces deadline for Congo venture Oct 10, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 10, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Legal hurdles facing Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.'s new copper and cobalt mine in Africa are coming to a head. (AZCentral -- Business)
Hopkinton Notebook: Boys rolling in soccer Oct 8, 2009
Jack Hilger and Andrew Johnson earned assists. Against Dover-Sherborn, Lee scored with 40 seconds remaining to lift Hopkinton to a thrilling 1-0 victory. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
On the Books (31) Oct 6, 2009
Andrew Johnson, 17, of 1828 "B" St.. Heather Kelly, 19, of 3451 Kennedy. (Montana Standard, MT)
Honeywell lands 2 big Army contracts Oct 6, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 5, 2009 02:09 PM The Arizona Republic. A division of Honeywell Aerospace won two U.S. Army contracts that could generate more than $380 million for the Phoenix-based manufacturer. (AZCentral -- Business)
Knights utilize air attack for win Oct 3, 2009
After going 4-4 on the Knights first drive in the second quarter, Hibbits fund Andrew Johnson standing all alone in the end zone for an easy catch for the 13 yard score and the Knights first lead. The passing attack continued as Hibbits was 13-13 before throwing an incomplete pass late in the second quarter. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Soccer: Wilson, L-S boys slip by Waltham Oct 2, 2009
Hopkinton assists were earned by Jack Hilger and Andrew Johnson. NIPMUC 4, BURNCOAT 2: Junior Wes Grover had a goal and an assist as host Nipmuc defeated Burncoat in non-league action. (Framingham TAB, MA)
5 Saturn dealerships in Ariz. to close Oct 2, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Oct. 1, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. The failed sale of General Motors Co.'s Saturn brand to Penske Automotive Group Inc. will result in the closure of five dealerships in Arizona. (AZCentral -- Business)
Celtic held in Euro grudge match as Everton, Fulham win Oct 2, 2009
Danny Murphy struck the only goal in the 57th minute at Craven Cottage for Fulham converting a fine pass from Andrew Johnson. Elsewhere, Lazio beat Levski Sofia 4-0 in Bulgaria. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Fatality at Asarco mine spurs probe Oct 1, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 30, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. It probably will be several months before investigators determine whether Asarco LLC will be fined in Sunday's death of a haul-truck driver at its Ray open-pit mine complex - the state's first mining fatality this year. (AZCentral -- Business)
Inspectors investigate death at Asarco mine Sep 30, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 29, 2009 04:07 PM The Arizona Republic. It likely will be several months before investigators determine whether Asarco LLC will be fined in the Sunday death of a haul-truck driver at its Ray open-pit mine complex - the state's first mining fatality this year. (AZCentral -- Business)
Local firms make Newsweek's annual green list Sep 30, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 29, 2009 03:21 PM The Arizona Republic. Several Arizona-based companies made Newsweek's inaugural Green Rankings of the 500 largest U.S. firms. (AZCentral -- Business)
Applied Energetics to pay $6.5M settlement Sep 30, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 29, 2009 03:26 PM The Arizona Republic. A U.S. District Court judge in Arizona approved a $6. (AZCentral -- Business)
Startup helps distribute Amber Alerts Sep 26, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 25, 2009 01:45 PM The Arizona Republic. When Kentucky State Police officials issued an Amber Alert in February for Breanna Woodside, they used Web-based technology developed by a Phoenix startup to spread information about the missing toddler. (AZCentral -- Business)
Freeport shares paying dividends Sep 26, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 25, 2009 02:50 PM The Arizona Republic. Freeport-McMoRan Copper Inc. on Thursday declared a $1. (AZCentral -- Business)
Professional Golf: WNB Classic first-round scores Sep 25, 2009
Andrew Johnson 37-36 73. Matt Every 38-35 73. (Odessa American, TX)
Bar fight ends in stabbing Sep 25, 2009
Andrew Johnson, 21, faces two charges of aggravated burglary, theft of property valued at more than 500 but less than 1,000 and theft of property valued of more than 1,000 but less than 10,000 and other drug charges. Former sheriff s deputy Brandon Ward resigned last week after the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation launched a probe when another officer s in-car camera caught Ward getting into an altercation with Johnson. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Iridium launches big comeback bid Sep 24, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 24, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Iridium Satellite LLC, the once-bankrupt provider of satellite-phone services with strong Valley roots, is a publicly traded company again. (AZCentral -- Business)
Golf: WNB Classic tees off Thursday in Midland Sep 24, 2009
9:29 a.m. Bradley Iles, Steve Bowditch, Andrew Johnson. 9:38 a.m. Brian Dwyer, Leroux Ferreira, Steven Young. (Odessa American, TX)
For 2009, Avnet CEO received $3.83 million Sep 24, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 24, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Avnet Inc.'s top executive made $3. (AZCentral -- Business)
Sterlite offers trade to gain control of Asarco Sep 24, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 23, 2009 03:23 PM The Arizona Republic. If Indian mining firm Sterlite Industries Ltd. gains control of Tucson copper miner Asarco LLC, Sterlite will release competitor Grupo Mexico SAB from an $8 billion legal liability, it said this week. (AZCentral -- Business)
Working to reduce small-engine emissions Sep 23, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 22, 2009 04:00 PM The Arizona Republic. As countries adopt stricter regulations to curb pollution from lawn mowers, motorized scooters and other small-engine devices, Freescale Semiconductor Inc. is rolling out new chip technology it says can reduce the devices' exhaust emissions. (AZCentral -- Business)
Scottsdale company lands Air Force deal Sep 22, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 21, 2009 03:38 PM The Arizona Republic. The U.S. Air Force awarded a $37 million contract to Scottsdale technology firm General Dynamics C4 Systems to supply equipment used to identify aircraft, the company said Monday. (AZCentral -- Business)
Knights pull away from Cornell in fourth Sep 21, 2009
"Andrew Burdick, Cornell's freshman quarterback from Florida, hit 17 of 30 passes for 161 yards. He also led the Rams in rushing with 34 yards, but threw three interceptions and lost a fumble."It's on-the-job training for him right now," said Dillon.Wartburg 7 3 6 14 - 30Cornell 0 0 7 0 - 7First quarterWart - Reese Thompson 1 run (Marcus Williams kick)Second quarterWart - FG Williams 28Third quarterCorn - Shane McNally 3 run (Andrew Johnson kick)Wart - Matt Gustafson 8 pass from Nick Yordi (kick... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Knights rally past Cape Central in second half Sep 19, 2009
Quarterback Zach Hibbits completed 17-for-25 passes for 210 yards and three scores, including a pair of TD strikes to senior Andrew Johnson, as the Knights (2-2) reeled off 37 consecutive points to win their SEMO North opener. Farmington secured its first lead at 24-20 midway through the third when Charlie Uptegrove lunged across the plane from 5 yards out on his fifth straight carry. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Officer resigns amid allegations of brutality Sep 19, 2009
I want justice done for my son, said Donna Rowland, mother of Andrew Johnson, 21, who lives in Hampshire. Rowland said she received a voice message from her son who was arrested Sunday on a felony theft charge. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
FAA OKs Honeywell airplane safety software Sep 17, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 16, 2009 05:13 PM The Arizona Republic. The Federal Aviation Administration has approved software developed by Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace that aims to reduce accidents on airport runways. (AZCentral -- Business)
Columbia digs into Suwannee Sep 17, 2009
Columbias top-four scores were rounded out by Bryce Hawthorne with a 42 and Andrew Johnson with a 43. Were making the turn now, head coach Steve Smithy said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Developers want auction of high-rise condos in Tempe Sep 17, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 17, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. The empty Centerpoint high-rise condominium that looms over downtown Tempe could be sold at auction if a U.S. Bankruptcy judge approves the latest request from the property's developer. (AZCentral -- Business)
Raytheon Missile Systems looks to the future Sep 17, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 16, 2009 05:04 PM The Arizona Republic. Raytheon Missile Systems' latest research and development sounds like science fiction. (AZCentral -- Business)
Intel Corp.combines divisions and its alters management Sep 15, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 15, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. High-level management changes at Intel Corp. will result in minor adjustments to the reporting structure at the computer-chip maker's Chandler operations. (AZCentral -- Business)
Weapons suppliers selling to international market Sep 13, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 13, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Arizona defense contractors have prospered from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan during the last seven years, capturing billions of dollars in Pentagon contracts for missiles, helicopters, soldier vests, radios and other equipment. (AZCentral -- Business)
India-based Sterlite raises bid for Asarco LLC to $2.56 billion Sep 12, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 12, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. The fight for Tucson copper miner Asarco LLC intensified this week with India-based Sterlite Industries Ltd. raising its bid for the bankrupt company to $2. (AZCentral -- Business)
Faith calendar Sep 12, 2009
MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST: Church anniversary, 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20; the Rev. Andrew Johnson. UNITY BAPTIST CHURCH: Ushers anniversary, 2 p.m. Sept. 20; with the Rev. James A. Hogan. (The Augusta Chronicle)
WORK EFFICIENTLY Sep 11, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 10, 2009 12:00 AM Arizona Business Gazette. Work smart, not hard. (AZCentral -- Business)
Taser nets big order from Australian state Sep 11, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 10, 2009 01:29 PM The Arizona Republic. An Australian police force has ordered nearly 2,000 stun guns equipped with video cameras from Taser International Inc., the Scottsdale company said this week. (AZCentral -- Business)
Kerry joins the call for interim senator Sep 10, 2009
In his 23-minute testimony, Kerry spoke of the importance of every vote in Washington, pointing to historic one-vote margins that ended the filibuster on the Civil Rights Act in 1964 and kept President Andrew Johnson in office in 1868. He also noted that last February Kennedy defied doctors orders and flew to Washington for an important procedural vote on Obama s stimulus package, which passed 61 to 36, just one vote more than needed to advance the bill. (Boston Globe)
Safeway ending gasoline discount Sep 10, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 9, 2009 04:24 PM The Arizona Republic. Safeway Inc. is ending a popular fuel-rewards program Saturday amid a patent-infringement lawsuit. (AZCentral -- Business)
Insight's directors abruptly oust CEO Sep 9, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 9, 2009 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. Insight Enterprises Inc.'s board of directors is seeking a replacement for president and CEO Rich Fennessy in an effort to reinvigorate performance. (AZCentral -- Business)
Falcons Battle for first victory Sep 5, 2009
The Tigers had three golfers come in with 46 including Andrew Johnson, Adam Paukune and Michael Creech. Im kind of disappointed in the score, coach Steve Smithy said. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
9/3/2009, 12:48am Watertown among area schools considered teams to beat Sep 4, 2009
Assistant Coaches - Brian Jacobsen,Jeff Sheehan, Zach Johnson and Andrew Johnson. 2008 Record -2-6 overall an independent. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Useless Knowledge: Earn seal of approval on presidents Sep 4, 2009
The Montana Standard. The Montana Standard. (Montana Standard, MT)
Honeywell CEO resigns Sep 4, 2009
by Andrew Johnson - Sept. 3, 2009 10:55 AM The Arizona Republic. Rob Gillette, president and chief executive officer of Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace, is leaving the manufacturer to take the top management post at Tempe-based First Solar Inc.. (AZCentral -- Business)
