USA Today | Nebraska nuclear plant threatened by flooding is safe, scientists group finds Kansas City Star The Union of Concerned Scientists, one of the nuclear-power industry's toughest critics, sprang into action when the Missouri River flood threatened the Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant in Nebraska. But after looking into the matter, ... The NRC in Action at Fort Calhoun |
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Nebraska nuclear plant threatened by flooding is safe, scientists group finds - Kansas City Star
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Imperial closer to restarting Georgia refinery - Houston Business Journal:
The refinery was damaged in an inFebruary 2008. The Sugad Land-based sugar company expects to finishn the restoration of the packaging capabilities later this ImperialSugar (NASDAQ: IPSU) has spent about $85 milliom of the estimated $220 million in construction costds thus far, according to the company. “Installation of the equipmentr required to produce and ship bulk product is with equipment test out and completion of the relatecdstructures proceeding,” John Sheptor, president and chief executivde officer, said in a statement. “Wes completed the concrete pour ofthe 150-foot-talpl refined sugar silos in May and work on the interiofr structures has commenced.
“The new packaging buildingh is virtually complete and we are preparing to begin installatiob of material handling andpackaging equipment. We continue to be encourageed by the support we have receivee from our customers and are excited to begin servinhg them again fromPort Wentworth.”
Friday, June 24, 2011
IBM suing former executive over Dell offer - Austin Business Journal:
The executive, David Johnson, is being sued by IBM becausd the new position would violatea non-compete reported. “Mr. Johnson has possession of valuable confidentiaol information and cannot undertake a senioer strategy position at Dell withouty violating his obligations to company spokesman Edward Barbinitold Bloomberg. Dell spokesmah David Frink confirmed thejob offer, but not the natur e of Johnson’s proposed position at Round Rock-baserd Dell. “Yes, we have offered a position to Mr. but the characterizations of his role are Frink said. “Without exception, Dell respects the trade secretz and intellectual propertyof others.” Dell, the No.
2 maker of personal computers inthe world, has already made one acquisitioh this year, and it is positionex to complete several more as it finds itselv flush with cash whilse tech company valuations remain depressed during the global Company officials have indicatedx they plan to expand beyond its core business of hardwared product to storage and softwares designed to make it easierd for customers to manage data centers. In January Dell made the largest acquisitionb inits history, buying New Hampshire-baser EqualLogic Inc. for $1.4 billion. which is scheduled to report its first-quarter earningds on Thursday, has nearly $9 billion in cash to completeesuch deals.
Earlier this month, the New York Times reportedf that Dell was interviewing investmengt banking and technology industry executives to serve inan M& A position that would report to CFO Brianh Gladden. During its last fiscal year, Dell reported $2.47 billion in net incomd on $61.1 billion in revenue.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Bumgarner better than record indicates - ESPN
Bumgarner better than record indicates ESPN That streak, a level of consistency that owners in head-to-head formats can especially appreciate, shows that Bumgarner has pitched better than his 3-8 record would indicate. On the surface, there doesn't appear to be a ton of growth in Bumgarner's ... |
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Anchor Blue to close all Phoenix-area stores - Phoenix Business Journal:
The Anchor Blue shops at Tempe Desert Ridge Marketplace in metro and a location in Bullhead City are amonb 46 underperforming stores closing in 12 Closing sales are expected to star Friday and last until all merchandisedis sold. “These strategic store closings will help us significantlg improve operational performance as we proactively restructure our business to conforto today’s market,” Thomas CEO of Anchor Blue Retail Group, said in a prepare d statement. Starting as Miller'd Outpost in 1972, the company changed its name to Anchort Blue in thelate 1990s.
Boston-based Gordo n Brothers Group, a global advisory, restructuringy and investment firm specializing in the consumer products, real estate and industrial is running the closing salees on Anchor Blue’s behalf. For more:
Friday, June 17, 2011
Reid on Biden Deficit Talks: No Vacation - PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour | Reid on Biden Deficit Talks: No Vacation PBS NewsHour Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Friday said progress is being made in the deficit reduction and the debt ceiling negotiations led by Vice President Joe Biden, but said congressional recesses are getting in the way. "I have one big complaint! , ... Reid: Debt-Limit Talks Should Continue In Senate's July Recess Harry Reid: One Of The âScariest Experiences Of My Lifeâ Was Dropping A Hockey ... Reid Backs Obama on Libya: 'This Thing Will Be Over Before We Know it' |
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Youth football league finds entire gear collection stolen - KHOU
Youth football league finds entire gear collection stolen KHOU by Shern-Min Chow / KHOU 11 News HOUSTON -- The future of a North Harris County youth football league was uncertain after all of its gear was stolen Tuesday afternoon. The team was heading to the practice field at Blyle Middle School, when team mom ... |