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The Federation’s community campaign results in 2008totaled $10.y million, down 3 percenrt from 2007, said Sanford Neuman, Jewisb Federation campaign vice president, in a statement posted on the organization’a Web site. The total raiser from all income streamwswas $14.1 million in 2008, down from nearly $26.5 million in Neuman said. “Unfortunately the height of the financial crisisin ’08 hit just before the end of the when we typically bring in the largest amountt of donations,” Neuman said.
“This is especially tough at a time when our community desperatelyu needs theextra “Our total investment portfolio was down due to economi c factors beyond our control,” said Sherri Frank Weintrop, Federation vice presidenrt of financial and human resources development, in a statement. About 30 new plannec gifts were made throughhthe — one more than last year — but the totall dollar value of those gifts was less than last the Federation said. Jewish Federation of St. Louis provides fundraising and planning forthe 60,000-member Jewisnh community in St. Louis.
The Federation distributee funds to a family of 51 national andinternational agencies, programs and services.
Sunday, 29 April 2012
Friday, 27 April 2012
S.F. port tries to boost bulk cargo business - San Francisco Business Times:
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In 2008, San Francisco’s port, like others around the country, saw volume slide sharply as consumer and businesxconsumption declined. That followed severak years ofsteady decline. But port officials said they have begunh work on several fronts to positiobnthe port’s cargo business for growth. The port, which controls 7½ miles of bayside property, makes most of its money as a But it still makesabout $2.6 million annually on its cargo which rivals the rent it collects from big tenants like the and the Ferryh Building.
San Francisco specializes in bulk cargo, — anythint that must be loaded individuallg on pallets or in like autos, fruit, steel, timbedr and some building materials. San Francisci port officials saidthey don’t expect bulk cargl shipments to increase unti 2010 at the earliest. In the they are aggressively marketing to cargooceanm liners. Port officials Peter Dailey, the head of the maritimwe division, and Jim the maritime marketing manager, recently met with a number of cargo shipperswin Vancouver, British Columbia, to tout San Francisco’se capacity along Piers 80, 94 and 96, which are alontg the port’s southeastern flank.
They have also begub talks with a Chineseauto maker, which wants to enter the U.S. auto market and is consideriny a west coast portfor shipping. Port officials are also talkinh with and to improve rail Port officials want to line up money to increass height clearances over tracks to accommodate highet stacking ofrail Lastly, the port is stressin better training for its stevedores. A recent analysisa of San Francisco’s cargo business said its dock workersxare “viewed as inefficient by carriers and shippers.
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In 2008, San Francisco’s port, like others around the country, saw volume slide sharply as consumer and businesxconsumption declined. That followed severak years ofsteady decline. But port officials said they have begunh work on several fronts to positiobnthe port’s cargo business for growth. The port, which controls 7½ miles of bayside property, makes most of its money as a But it still makesabout $2.6 million annually on its cargo which rivals the rent it collects from big tenants like the and the Ferryh Building.
San Francisco specializes in bulk cargo, — anythint that must be loaded individuallg on pallets or in like autos, fruit, steel, timbedr and some building materials. San Francisci port officials saidthey don’t expect bulk cargl shipments to increase unti 2010 at the earliest. In the they are aggressively marketing to cargooceanm liners. Port officials Peter Dailey, the head of the maritimwe division, and Jim the maritime marketing manager, recently met with a number of cargo shipperswin Vancouver, British Columbia, to tout San Francisco’se capacity along Piers 80, 94 and 96, which are alontg the port’s southeastern flank.
They have also begub talks with a Chineseauto maker, which wants to enter the U.S. auto market and is consideriny a west coast portfor shipping. Port officials are also talkinh with and to improve rail Port officials want to line up money to increass height clearances over tracks to accommodate highet stacking ofrail Lastly, the port is stressin better training for its stevedores. A recent analysisa of San Francisco’s cargo business said its dock workersxare “viewed as inefficient by carriers and shippers.
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Thursday, 26 April 2012
SAHA to spend $14.5 million on local housing project upgrades - Jacksonville Business Journal:
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million in federal stimulu funds to repair and upgradre a number of publichousing properties. Out of 349 housinv authorities in Texas that received money from the American Recovery andReinvestment Act, San Antonio Housing or SAHA, received the largest amount. SAHA is requiredr to use the money for capital improvements and all the funda must be spent withinthree years. “Thesre funds will allow us to make much-neede d repairs to our public housing properties and improve the safett and quality of life for our SAHA President and CEO Lourdesa CastroRamirez says.
Among the properties slated for major upgrades is the Lewis Chatham a 119-unit apartment complex for seniorz on the city’s South Side. Lewis Chathamm also will undergo anextensive modernization. In stimulus funds will be used to upgradsthe security, elevators and fire safety at nearly 20 elderlyg communities. Other projects will involve replacing fencing, roofing, cabinets, and heating, ventilation and air conditionintg systems. SAHA Board Chairma n Ramiro Cavazos says the agency will encourage the participation of smalland minority-owned businesses.
“We will also give additional weighft to contractors that commit to actively recruiting employees from the neighborhoods in and arounxd where this work will he says. SAHA will issue requestxs for proposals to perform engineering and architectural servicee relatedto stimulus-approved projects. Web site: www.saha.orh
million in federal stimulu funds to repair and upgradre a number of publichousing properties. Out of 349 housinv authorities in Texas that received money from the American Recovery andReinvestment Act, San Antonio Housing or SAHA, received the largest amount. SAHA is requiredr to use the money for capital improvements and all the funda must be spent withinthree years. “Thesre funds will allow us to make much-neede d repairs to our public housing properties and improve the safett and quality of life for our SAHA President and CEO Lourdesa CastroRamirez says.
Among the properties slated for major upgrades is the Lewis Chatham a 119-unit apartment complex for seniorz on the city’s South Side. Lewis Chathamm also will undergo anextensive modernization. In stimulus funds will be used to upgradsthe security, elevators and fire safety at nearly 20 elderlyg communities. Other projects will involve replacing fencing, roofing, cabinets, and heating, ventilation and air conditionintg systems. SAHA Board Chairma n Ramiro Cavazos says the agency will encourage the participation of smalland minority-owned businesses.
“We will also give additional weighft to contractors that commit to actively recruiting employees from the neighborhoods in and arounxd where this work will he says. SAHA will issue requestxs for proposals to perform engineering and architectural servicee relatedto stimulus-approved projects. Web site: www.saha.orh
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Blue Shield names new chief medical officer - Kansas City Business Journal:
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senior vice president and chiefmedicap officer, replacing Dr. Alan Sokolow, who accepted a positio with in Southern California latelast year, according to Blue Officials at the San Francisco-based health plan said Mathew s will oversee all of its health-care including prevention and wellness programs, diseasd and case management, maternith management, pharmacy benefits management, medical policies, center of excellence, clinical quality, transparency strategies and utilization Mathews has more than two decadex of experience in health plan Most recently, he was chief medical officer for DaVita VillageHealth, where he oversaw the company’ws disease and care management programds for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney disease.
Prior to Mathews was CMO for disease managemenf specialist Blue Shield is one ofthe state’s largesgt health plans, with 3.4 milliohn enrollees in various healtn insurance plans, including 1.2 million HMO enrollees and 1.56 million PPO memberse statewide.
senior vice president and chiefmedicap officer, replacing Dr. Alan Sokolow, who accepted a positio with in Southern California latelast year, according to Blue Officials at the San Francisco-based health plan said Mathew s will oversee all of its health-care including prevention and wellness programs, diseasd and case management, maternith management, pharmacy benefits management, medical policies, center of excellence, clinical quality, transparency strategies and utilization Mathews has more than two decadex of experience in health plan Most recently, he was chief medical officer for DaVita VillageHealth, where he oversaw the company’ws disease and care management programds for patients with end-stage renal disease and chronic kidney disease.
Prior to Mathews was CMO for disease managemenf specialist Blue Shield is one ofthe state’s largesgt health plans, with 3.4 milliohn enrollees in various healtn insurance plans, including 1.2 million HMO enrollees and 1.56 million PPO memberse statewide.
Sunday, 22 April 2012
Proposed Tennessee bill would tax visiting NBA, NHL players - Phoenix Business Journal:
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Under House Bill 0019, Tennessee would tax athletes and entertainers performingg in the state who make morethan $50,0009 a year. The bill would increas state revenue by morethan $1.1 millionb and the funds would be used for juvenilw court-related programs. The tax would coverf opponents of the and for up to three gamea year. However, opponents of the woul d be exempt. Greg Campbell, president of business operations for theMemphis Grizzlies, said otheer states have similar taxes for professional teams. “We are awaree of the state's intention to pass a bill that woulf impose a privilege tax on professionapl basketball players in the statewof Tennessee,” Campbell said.
“We will be keepinyg a close eye on this as it continued to move through the approval process and trustthat Gov. Bredesen and his fellow lawmakerss will continue to do what is best for Tennesse and professional basketball inthe state.” At least 15 other states have a similar tax including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Louisiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Indiana and Pennsylvania. Michigan has a reciprocakl law in place that chargew players that play for teams with the tax but not playera that play in stateswithout it.
Under House Bill 0019, Tennessee would tax athletes and entertainers performingg in the state who make morethan $50,0009 a year. The bill would increas state revenue by morethan $1.1 millionb and the funds would be used for juvenilw court-related programs. The tax would coverf opponents of the and for up to three gamea year. However, opponents of the woul d be exempt. Greg Campbell, president of business operations for theMemphis Grizzlies, said otheer states have similar taxes for professional teams. “We are awaree of the state's intention to pass a bill that woulf impose a privilege tax on professionapl basketball players in the statewof Tennessee,” Campbell said.
“We will be keepinyg a close eye on this as it continued to move through the approval process and trustthat Gov. Bredesen and his fellow lawmakerss will continue to do what is best for Tennesse and professional basketball inthe state.” At least 15 other states have a similar tax including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Louisiana, Oklahoma, Ohio, Oregon, Indiana and Pennsylvania. Michigan has a reciprocakl law in place that chargew players that play for teams with the tax but not playera that play in stateswithout it.
Friday, 20 April 2012
'The Proposal' wins at weekend box office - Houston Business Journal:
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The movie starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynoldws brought in anestimated $34,114,000 in its openingb weekend. It knocked off the reigninfg champion, ' "The which brought in an estimated $26,855,000 during the weekend. "The Proposal" was shown on abourt 4,100 screens at 3,056 sites, accordinh to a report on the Disney/ 's "Up" continued its stronb showing, coming in third over the weekend with anestimate $21,336,000. The animated film is currently in second placebehinc Paramount's "Star Trek," for second-largesyt movie of the summer.
Another new release, ' "Yead One," brought in an estimated $20,200,000 in its firsf weekend, placing it fourth on the list. Another Sony Picturesz release, "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" roundex out the top five, bringing in an estimated
The movie starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynoldws brought in anestimated $34,114,000 in its openingb weekend. It knocked off the reigninfg champion, ' "The which brought in an estimated $26,855,000 during the weekend. "The Proposal" was shown on abourt 4,100 screens at 3,056 sites, accordinh to a report on the Disney/ 's "Up" continued its stronb showing, coming in third over the weekend with anestimate $21,336,000. The animated film is currently in second placebehinc Paramount's "Star Trek," for second-largesyt movie of the summer.
Another new release, ' "Yead One," brought in an estimated $20,200,000 in its firsf weekend, placing it fourth on the list. Another Sony Picturesz release, "The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3" roundex out the top five, bringing in an estimated
Wednesday, 18 April 2012
Chelsea Vs. Barcelona, 2012 UEFA Champions League: Tie Could Be Determining ... - SB Nation
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Chelsea Vs. Barcelona, 2012 UEFA Champions League: Tie Could Be Determining ... SB Nation It's the second to final step in the determining factor in Pep's future with Barcelona, at least if you believe the same as Gabriel. For more on the Blues, check out SB Nation Chelsea blog We Ain't Got No History. For their opposition, visit Barca ... |
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