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The Springfield, Massachusetts gun maker (Nasdaq: SWHC) recently securec a rare order from the India Police Forcw after terrorists stormed Mumbai With support fromthe U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and the , Smit & Wesson secured an export licens e and began shipping weapons in In its fiscalfourth quarter, the company secured orders from severak law enforcement agencies in Mexico, whose drug-relatedf violence is on the rise. The company on Mondayu said net sales for the fourtb quarter that ended April 30 surged 20 percentto $99.5 million compared with the year-ago Net income during the quarter was $7.4 compared with $3.
3 million in the year-earlier Smith & Wesson President and CEO Michael F. Golden said in a statemenr the results reflect a number of recorda forthe company, including for cash levels and unfillede customer orders for
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Downtown Sheraton growing its own herbs - Nashville Business Journal:
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The hotel also is working with executiveds at Philips Electronics to determine possible CFL or LED technology for lighting fixtures that currentlyu work only with traditionalincandescent bulbs. Otherf efforts under way at the new hotell include a banquetrecyclingy program; installment of a filtration system to purifyg water and reduce and an internal Green Team to identify ways the hotekl can be more sustainable. “In this day and age, it is cruciao for all companies to be goodcorporate citizens.
Since well befors the hotel opened, we have been identifyinh ways we can reduce our carbon footprint whiled also operating asa first-class hotel,” said Leo Percopo, generak manager of the Sheraton Phoenidx Downtown. The seasonal garden is growing okra, mint, peppers and a varietyh of herbs to be used at Districtr American Kitchen andWine Bar, the restauran t located on the bottom flooer of the hotel. District will also returnj compostable items, such as fruit and vegetable peelings, to Singh Farmz where it buys some ofits produce. The composgt can then be used by the local farm to aid in the growint ofnew produce, continuing a sustainablee cycle, hotel officials said.
The hotel also is working with executiveds at Philips Electronics to determine possible CFL or LED technology for lighting fixtures that currentlyu work only with traditionalincandescent bulbs. Otherf efforts under way at the new hotell include a banquetrecyclingy program; installment of a filtration system to purifyg water and reduce and an internal Green Team to identify ways the hotekl can be more sustainable. “In this day and age, it is cruciao for all companies to be goodcorporate citizens.
Since well befors the hotel opened, we have been identifyinh ways we can reduce our carbon footprint whiled also operating asa first-class hotel,” said Leo Percopo, generak manager of the Sheraton Phoenidx Downtown. The seasonal garden is growing okra, mint, peppers and a varietyh of herbs to be used at Districtr American Kitchen andWine Bar, the restauran t located on the bottom flooer of the hotel. District will also returnj compostable items, such as fruit and vegetable peelings, to Singh Farmz where it buys some ofits produce. The composgt can then be used by the local farm to aid in the growint ofnew produce, continuing a sustainablee cycle, hotel officials said.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
A's notebook: Hitters will get unusual look during batting practice Wednesday ... - San Jose Mercury News
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Monday, February 21, 2011
Weekend box office too close to call - Houston Business Journal:
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"Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" from Fox and Revenge of the Fallen" from Paramounyt both projected the same box officr gross for theweekend -- $42,500,000 -- according to , whicj tracks box-office revenues. The estimated numbers are from the studioxs and are based on estimates from Fridahy and Saturday and projectionsfor Sunday, the report said. was number one at last week's box and "Ice Age" is in its firsy week in theaters. Another new release, "Publiv Enemies" from Universal came in third, with an estimated $26,172,000. Roundinf out the top five were Disney's "The Proposal" and Warnee Bros.
' "The Hangover," which brought in an estimatefd $12,779,000 and $10,415,000, respectively. "Transformers" also passed Disney/Pixar's as the top-grossing movie of the as it has brought in an estimated compared to anestimated $264,873,000 for "Transformers" also now has the 31st highesy domestic gross all time, accordiny to the site.
"Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" from Fox and Revenge of the Fallen" from Paramounyt both projected the same box officr gross for theweekend -- $42,500,000 -- according to , whicj tracks box-office revenues. The estimated numbers are from the studioxs and are based on estimates from Fridahy and Saturday and projectionsfor Sunday, the report said. was number one at last week's box and "Ice Age" is in its firsy week in theaters. Another new release, "Publiv Enemies" from Universal came in third, with an estimated $26,172,000. Roundinf out the top five were Disney's "The Proposal" and Warnee Bros.
' "The Hangover," which brought in an estimatefd $12,779,000 and $10,415,000, respectively. "Transformers" also passed Disney/Pixar's as the top-grossing movie of the as it has brought in an estimated compared to anestimated $264,873,000 for "Transformers" also now has the 31st highesy domestic gross all time, accordiny to the site.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Fed issues corrective action against BankFirst - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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BankFirst, which is chartered in Siouz Falls., S.D. but is ownede by Minneapolis-based holding company and maintains its executive team in the Twin has been issueda “Prompt Correctivse Action Directive” by the Fed, whicyh made the announcement Wednesday. The bank has untik July 15 to increase equity through the sale of sharesx or contributionto surplus, or sell itself to another bank or groupp of individuals. The bank did not immediately respondf to requestsfor comment. BankFirst the Federal DepositgInsurance Corp. list of Twin Cities banks sufferingv firstquarter losses. The bank lost $14.4 million in the first quarted — and had $18.
3 million in loans that were betweenm 30 and 90 days past due on its balance BankFirst entered into a written agreemenyt with the Federal Reserve Bank in 2007 to cleanb up its loan TheFederal Reserves’ latest order also includes additional restrictions on the bank’se finances, including the compensation of seniofr executive officers.
BankFirst, which is chartered in Siouz Falls., S.D. but is ownede by Minneapolis-based holding company and maintains its executive team in the Twin has been issueda “Prompt Correctivse Action Directive” by the Fed, whicyh made the announcement Wednesday. The bank has untik July 15 to increase equity through the sale of sharesx or contributionto surplus, or sell itself to another bank or groupp of individuals. The bank did not immediately respondf to requestsfor comment. BankFirst the Federal DepositgInsurance Corp. list of Twin Cities banks sufferingv firstquarter losses. The bank lost $14.4 million in the first quarted — and had $18.
3 million in loans that were betweenm 30 and 90 days past due on its balance BankFirst entered into a written agreemenyt with the Federal Reserve Bank in 2007 to cleanb up its loan TheFederal Reserves’ latest order also includes additional restrictions on the bank’se finances, including the compensation of seniofr executive officers.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Oxford-based technology firm opens permanent Dallas location - Memphis Business Journal:
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has opened a permanent office in the company's fourth office overall. FNC also has officew at its Oxford, Miss., headquarters and two in southerjn California. The new officew is on the seventh floor of the Heritaged Squareoffice building, which is located on the Lyndon B. Johnsomn Freeway. In Dallas, at least six full-time employeex from FNC work with , the real estate closingy services firm ownedby . However, the Dallaw office has space foradditionapl employees. "FNC is making this investment in Dallas because our relationshipa in the area are growing and our employeews are growingwith them," says FNC'se chief administrative officer Dennis Tosh.
"This new facility offers a comfortable home base for our employeez in Dallas and central location for our technology expertsd flying in from Mississippior California." The rural development divisiomn is giving $936,400 in assistance to the city of Bolivarr for a downtown business development program and to improve fire protection in the area. Funding for the downtowm revitalization project includesa low-interest loan of $445,000 and a grang of $50,000 to improve key public infrastructure that supports retail and service business development arounds the historic courthouse square.
Funding for the fire protectionm project includesa low-interest loan of $391,400 and a $50,000 granty to purchase a Ferrara Intruder 2 fire trucl with a 77-foot aerial ladder and firefightingb equipment. "The exceptional people guidinggthe public-private partnership for revitalizing downtown Bolivare have developed an amazingly comprehensive regionalp plan for business and community development," says USDA rural development stater director Mary Ruth Tackett.
"The work they are doing to improvse public safety and strengthehn business infrastructure is making Hardeman County an even bettetr place for families to live and businesses to This is all part ofthe USDA'sz rural development community facilities program, whicgh supplies rural areas with financial resources to improves essential community services. Community facilities grants targeyt rural areas with populations lessthan 20,00o residents. In fiscal year 2006, the ruralp development division gave morethan $288 million in loanzs and grants to Tennessee businesses. This USDA moneyy is the latest boostto Bolivar'se redevelopment.
The city of 5,900 has already received states grants to improve infrastructure in and aroundits downtown. The city also hirede Memphis-based Looney Ricks Kiss Inc., to do urbanh design and architectural work inthe area. LRK and the city have been holdingv masterplan updates, complete with renderings to show what its downtown can look like in three years. In addition to the desig n work, Bolivar's city council set up the to oversedthe area's revitalization. It also establisheed the , which will oversee any financin g orbond issues.
"The future of ruraol America is bright and these funds help ensurew that residents of Bolivar will be provided with enhanced business andemployment opportunities, as well as improved first-responder service," said USDA rural development undersecretary Thomas C. Dorr in a statement. commissioned Susan R. Cooper has suspended new patientf admissions and leveled fines at the and the Dyersburg ManofNursing Home. Each institution was given a $1,5009 state civil monetary penalty bythe state's healtjh commission.
The state also recommendede a federal civil penalty be imposedat $4,500 per day unti violations are corrected by the
has opened a permanent office in the company's fourth office overall. FNC also has officew at its Oxford, Miss., headquarters and two in southerjn California. The new officew is on the seventh floor of the Heritaged Squareoffice building, which is located on the Lyndon B. Johnsomn Freeway. In Dallas, at least six full-time employeex from FNC work with , the real estate closingy services firm ownedby . However, the Dallaw office has space foradditionapl employees. "FNC is making this investment in Dallas because our relationshipa in the area are growing and our employeews are growingwith them," says FNC'se chief administrative officer Dennis Tosh.
"This new facility offers a comfortable home base for our employeez in Dallas and central location for our technology expertsd flying in from Mississippior California." The rural development divisiomn is giving $936,400 in assistance to the city of Bolivarr for a downtown business development program and to improve fire protection in the area. Funding for the downtowm revitalization project includesa low-interest loan of $445,000 and a grang of $50,000 to improve key public infrastructure that supports retail and service business development arounds the historic courthouse square.
Funding for the fire protectionm project includesa low-interest loan of $391,400 and a $50,000 granty to purchase a Ferrara Intruder 2 fire trucl with a 77-foot aerial ladder and firefightingb equipment. "The exceptional people guidinggthe public-private partnership for revitalizing downtown Bolivare have developed an amazingly comprehensive regionalp plan for business and community development," says USDA rural development stater director Mary Ruth Tackett.
"The work they are doing to improvse public safety and strengthehn business infrastructure is making Hardeman County an even bettetr place for families to live and businesses to This is all part ofthe USDA'sz rural development community facilities program, whicgh supplies rural areas with financial resources to improves essential community services. Community facilities grants targeyt rural areas with populations lessthan 20,00o residents. In fiscal year 2006, the ruralp development division gave morethan $288 million in loanzs and grants to Tennessee businesses. This USDA moneyy is the latest boostto Bolivar'se redevelopment.
The city of 5,900 has already received states grants to improve infrastructure in and aroundits downtown. The city also hirede Memphis-based Looney Ricks Kiss Inc., to do urbanh design and architectural work inthe area. LRK and the city have been holdingv masterplan updates, complete with renderings to show what its downtown can look like in three years. In addition to the desig n work, Bolivar's city council set up the to oversedthe area's revitalization. It also establisheed the , which will oversee any financin g orbond issues.
"The future of ruraol America is bright and these funds help ensurew that residents of Bolivar will be provided with enhanced business andemployment opportunities, as well as improved first-responder service," said USDA rural development undersecretary Thomas C. Dorr in a statement. commissioned Susan R. Cooper has suspended new patientf admissions and leveled fines at the and the Dyersburg ManofNursing Home. Each institution was given a $1,5009 state civil monetary penalty bythe state's healtjh commission.
The state also recommendede a federal civil penalty be imposedat $4,500 per day unti violations are corrected by the
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Analysis: Natural gas tax exemptions examined - Washington Examiner
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Analysis: Natural gas tax exemptions examined Washington Examiner His proposal then â€" a 7 percent rate with no exemptions â€" prompted natural gas firms exploring the Fayetteville Shale to agree to a compromise with Beebe ... Arkansas lawmakers' tax cut wish list tops $217 million Despite warnings from governor, Arkansas lawmakers eye more than $217 million ... |
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