Job applicants line up as holidays approach Nov 15, 2009
A review of the employment numbers by global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray and Christmas Inc. in Chicago showed that last year seasonal hiring was down almost 47 percent from 2007, and the firm said hiring managers have been taking a wait-and-see attitude this year. Nationally, Sur La Table is hiring 2,000 people for the holiday season, which will effectively double its work force. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Two jailed for $800,000 tax scam Nov 15, 2009
Hili and Jones were prosecuted as part of ''Operation Starlifter'', which is part of Project Wickenby and relates to the money-laundering scheme promoted by the Vanuatu-based Australian accountant Mr Agius, from the firm PKF.. The pair are the first who used this scheme to be jailed, and have agreed to give evidence against Mr Agius and their accountants, Burwood firm Owen T Daniel, in return for a 50 per cent sentence reduction. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Money worries Nov 15, 2009
He says he paid more than 500 to the company and that his dealings with the firm left him worse off than before ... Membership of DEMSA commits the firm to a rigorous code of conduct which is approved by the Office of Fair Trading. (BBC News -- UK)
California consulting firm aids all 4 gubernatorial candidates Nov 14, 2009
At least four of the company's principals and associates are supporting one of the candidates, all in a free-of-charge, advisory role, said Jason Kinney, a principal and spokesman for the firm ... "At the end of the day, they want to have someone senior at the firm who can say to potential clients, I'm close with the governor or the chief of staff," Sragow said ... Former Assemblyman Jim Cunneen, another principal at the firm, is advising Republican Tom Campbell. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Japan's Suntory snaps up Orangina Nov 14, 2009
In a statement on its website, the firm said the acquisition would provide it with "a solid platform in Europe in the soft drinks business" and was "a further step in Suntory's global expansion strategy". Hope Lee from Euromonitor said that Japan's ageing population was one of the reasons for expanding abroad because "older people tend to drink less". (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Switzerland takes Google to court Nov 14, 2009
The firm says it is sure that Street View is legal in Switzerland and will "vigorously contest" the case. Line of sight. (BBC News -- Technology)
Oregon woman killed by husband filed for divorce Nov 12, 2009
The engineer accused of fatally shooting one employee and wounding five others at the firm where he once worked is "very mentally ill" and crumbled under the stress of his divorce, bankruptcy and unemployment, his attorney said Saturday. Jason Rodriguez, 40, was ordered held without bail at the Orange County Jail, where he is under suicide watch after Friday's shooting. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Infotainment Nov 12, 2009
The firm in Inner Mongolia is alleged to have knocked several holes through a section of the wall from the. China Fashion WeekBeijing: A model showcases a creation by a young Chinese designer during finale show of the China Fashion Week. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Civil jury trials are becoming a vanishing breed in Hawaii Nov 11, 2009
Paul Alston, head of the firm s litigation practice with 38 years of experience, got his start in litigation at the s Waianae office where he was in court two days a week defending clients in criminal and civil cases. But it s a different game in the private sector. (Pacific Business News, HI)
A 360 degree net experience Nov 11, 2009
The firm uses a video camera with six divided lenses to capture every possible viewing direction in video with sound, rather than photographs. Unlike Google's StreetView cameras which travel by car, yellowBird's rig is carried by a human operator. (BBC News -- Technology)
911 tapes in Orlando shooting show chaos, panic Nov 11, 2009
The engineer accused of fatally shooting one employee and wounding five others at the firm where he once worked is "very mentally ill" and crumbled under the stress of his divorce, bankruptcy and unemployment, his attorney said Saturday ... A former employee of the firm, Rodriguez has been charged with first-degree murder and is on suicide watch at the Orange County Jail ... Company officials are perplexed at that explanation given, saying he had worked elsewhere since leaving the firm. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Yahoo aims to boost margins Nov 10, 2009
Bartz, who joined Yahoo as CEO in January this year, has been trying to revitalize the Internet giant by shedding staff, dropping unprofitable products and getting the firm to respond faster to changes in the way people use the web. "We go where the population is, we go where the economies are growing," she said, highlighting India, Indonesia and Vietnam as countries where Yahoo hoped to grow its presence. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Local firms are finding success in foreign s... Nov 9, 2009
When Aperio Technologies was named the county's exporter of the year last week at the annual dinner of the San Diego World Trade Center, the firm's chief executive was not able to pick up the plaque ... Previously, the firm was growing at a clip of 25 percent to 30 percent per year. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Office shooting suspects life spiraled down Nov 8, 2009
7: According to police, 40-year old Jason Rodriguez walked into the firm where he once worked and opened fire, killing one person and injuring 5 more ... Several employees reached Saturday said the firm has told them not to publicly discuss the shooting. (MSNBC -- Crime)
BSNL-MTNL losing share in mobile market Nov 7, 2009
"The management and the government should focus on strengthening BSNL. Its existence has defeated cartelization and increasing of telecom tariffs. Listing will not solve any problem, except garnering funds for government," BSNL's Employees Union said on Friday, opposing both the listing and the deteriorating financial health of the firm. This compounds the challenges faced by telecom minister A Raja, who took over in May 2009 as this deterioration has happened entirely on his watch. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Greg Norman's Ex-Wife: You Stiffed Me Nov 7, 2009
Hey, it s me Rothstein I m a little busy these days dealing with my Ponzi investors but don t worry I m gonna hang that rap on the lawyers in the firm. Greg I appreciate your investments in the past and I do promise you will get a penny for the 10 million you placed with me for Bova. (Newsmax)
Judge stops 2 Web sites from selling Beatles songs Nov 7, 2009
Risan seems to be asserting a "fair use" defense to the works posted on his site, said Carole E. Handler, an intellectual property attorney and senior partner at the firm Wildman Harrold Allen. Handler noted fair use defenses have been claimed in several recent high-profile copyright fights, including the fight over publication of a book that was promoted as a sequel to J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye." A judge blocked the book's publication in the United States because it too closely... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Milw. exec leads Reader's Digest marketing Nov 7, 2009
Reader s Digest filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition in August that the company said had the support of more than 80 percent of the firm s senior secured lenders. Amy Radin, who is the company s senior vice president and global chief marketing officer announced four appointments to the company s new global marketing team. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
BankAtlantic Center: JetBlue in, RRA out as sponsors Nov 7, 2009
The ads were paid for, but SSE wanted to disassociate itself from the firm, Yormark said. We felt it was in the best interest of our organization to take those signs down, he said. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Foreign investors flock to Australian property Nov 6, 2009
She said the surge may have peaked at as much of 90 per cent of the transactions handled by the firm, with the Aussie dollar's recent jump above 90 US cents (about 6. 2 yuan) deterring some buyers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
14 More Charged in Alleged Insider Trading Nov 6, 2009
In a statement, Ropes said it was "deeply disappointed to learn about this situation, whic 00004000 h suggests an extreme breach of this person's duty of trust to our clients and to the firm.". It added: "We cannot comment in detail on an ongoing investigation but we are moving quickly to protect our clients and are cooperating fully with authorities.". (CBS News)
Harley to rev up movie, TV show placements Nov 5, 2009
The firm will work in collaboration with Creative Artists, a Hollywood talent agency, on the Harley-Davidson account. Harley-Davidson Motor Co. is an operating unit of Milwaukee-based. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Vater Percussion of Holbrook donates to Weymouth High in memory of Jeffrey Phillips Nov 5, 2009
The donation is part of the firm s ongoing involvement with the Weymouth High music program in memory of Phillips, who played keyboard, guitar, and drums and recorded his own music. In October, Vater sponsored a talk by Xavier Muriel, drummer for the platinum-selling and Grammy-nominated band Buckcherry. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
California Focus: Did Whitman abet tax evaders? Nov 4, 2009
The firm also has refused to provide information to other states. At issue here is not whether eBay under Whitman violated the law. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
* World News Quick Take Nov 4, 2009
Attackers reportedly stormed the premises of the firm Grupo Oriental and within two-and-a-half hours took the bikes, which had been set for distribution for the Christmas season. UNITED STATES Ring lost on Halloween. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Valerie Bertinelli's Latest Role: Starring in 'Losing It and Keeping Fit!' Fitness DVD Nov 3, 2009
The company's commitment to quality, coupled with an innovative approach to merchandising and distribution have allowed it to dominate the health and wellness category with fitness sensations Rodney Yee, Mari Winsor, Billy Blanks and The Firm. For more information about Gaiam, please visit , or call 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Capuano's pitch as insider has benefit, risk Nov 3, 2009
As he runs on his Washington expertise, Capuano has tried to distance himself from a federal investigation of a former Washington lobbying firm, PMA Group, whose fund-raising practices are being probed in connection with the firm s securing of federal appropriations for clients. Capuano has returned PMA-related contributions to his campaign committee and has said he will do the same for donations made to a PAC he runs. (Boston Globe)
Profile: Simon Mann Nov 3, 2009
The firm is believed to have delivered "logistical support", including guns, to the country while it was under a UN arms embargo. According to Michael Gove of the Times newspaper, mercenaries working for Mann helped defeat the rebels led by Foday Sankoh and paved the way for "democratic rule". (BBC News -- Africa)
Goldman left foreign investors holding the subprime bag Nov 3, 2009
Meanwhile, the firm peddled billions of dollars in complex deals, many of them tied to subprime mortgages, in the Caymans and other offshore locations ... Goldman spokesman Michael DuVally said that the firm "sold mortgage securities only to sophisticated investors" and disclosed "all the appropriate information available." ... In one, the firm said that $65. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Architect brings transparency to W Hotel, Cambridge library Nov 1, 2009
Rawn designed the tower, working with the firm TRO/Jung Brannen, but he didn t do the interiors. All finishes and furnishings are by New York architects Bentel & Bentel, who did the marvelous Modern restaurant at the Museum of Modern Art. (Boston Globe)
NY Senate leader Bruno, 80, faces corruption trial Nov 1, 2009
The indictment alleges that two CDR executives and one former executive from the firm engaged in bid-rigging conspiracies in which CDR was hired by public entities that issue municipal bonds to act as their broker and conduct a supposedly competitive bidding process ... The indictment alleges that two CDR executives and one former executive from the firm engaged in bid-rigging conspiracies in which CDR was hired by public entities that issue municipal bonds to act as their broker and conduct a... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Leak lays bare US Congress ethics probes... Oct 31, 2009
Members of the House Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee had steered targeted appropriations called earmarks to clients of a now-defunct lobbying firm PMA and received contributions from the firm and its clients. The names of defense subcommittee chairman John Murtha, D-Pa. (The Drudge Report)
BP fined $87m for Texas explosion Oct 31, 2009
The firm will now have 15 days to either agree to pay the fine and take corrective action, or to contest the penalty through a hearing process. BP was fined $50m by the Department of Justice in 2007 to settle criminal charges stemming from the Texas explosion. (BBC News -- Americas)
Duff's $100 Million Hedge Fund Spending Spree Fails to Lure Any Investors Oct 31, 2009
Duff offered to sell Class A shares -- the same class of shares owned by Lindsay Goldberg -- to everyone in the firm ... The $100 million it put in to start bought the firm 100,000 Class A shares, according to a March 2008 document describing the shares ... That gave them an 80 percent stake in the firm, before employees also invested. (Bloomberg)
7 Reps. on Same Panel Under Investigation Oct 31, 2009
The lawmakers received campaign contributions from the firm and its clients ... A year ago, the FBI raided PMA's offices and carted away boxes of records dealing with its political donations and the firm's efforts to win congressionally directed funds, known as "earmarks," for clients. (CBS News -- US)
Ethics panel starts probes of 2 Dems, gets hacked Oct 30, 2009
The previously disclosed inquiry involves lawmakers who steered appropriations to clients of a now-defunct lobbying firm and received campaign contributions from the firm and its clients. The names included three lawmakers previously identified in the inquiry: the chairman of the defense subcommittee, Rep. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Google opens OneBox music service Oct 30, 2009
The firm already offer free downloads of licensed music tracks in China and has said it was now trying to find partners in other countries to take the new music model international. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Technology)
Obama seeks new powers to dismantle nonbank firms Oct 29, 2009
The government would then recoup the costs by either seizing the firm's profits or seeking restitution from the entire industry, the aide said ... If the firm doesn't have enough assets to repay the government, regulators would assess a fee to other firms with more than $10 billion in assets. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Japan Airlines seeking state aid Oct 29, 2009
Hit by falling passenger numbers and high oil prices, the firm has been in severe financial trouble for some time, and its debts are said to total $15bn. The airline recently announced plans to cut 6,800 jobs to save money. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
New PR firm in line for $9M Calif. rail contract Oct 29, 2009
The firm is being hired to explain the 800-mile rail project to California communities. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Rebels' rules Oct 29, 2009
It is clear this area is in the firm control of al-Shabab. At Laanta Buur, I am surprised to see that people can travel safely without fear of being ambushed. (BBC News -- Africa)
Swinton to refund 350,000 people Oct 29, 2009
Swinton's PPI sales fell a long way short of our requirements and the firm clearly failed to treat its customers fairly ... "Swinton's PPI sales fell a long way short of our requirements and the firm clearly failed to treat its customers fairly.". (BBC News -- Business)
Somalis get first debit card Oct 29, 2009
The firm says Somalis have the same needs as British or Americans ... The firm, Dahabshiil, hopes eventually to roll the system out to all Somali-speaking areas from Djibouti to Kenya. (BBC News -- Business)
Delano charter school to mark grand opening Oct 29, 2009
While the report concludes that the firm -- Cota, Duncan -- did not benefit from employing Prentice's wife and son, their employment at the firm also created "the appearance of unethical behavior" because Prentice didn't tell Madera County officials. A grand opening ceremony is scheduled today for the Paramount Bard Academy in Delano. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Bankers' bonuses: Moral outrage Oct 29, 2009
An exception is the communiqu; from the Group of 20 (G20) big countries in September, which requires a detailed breakdown of the remuneration of employees whose actions have a material impact on the risk exposure of the firm. Yet that measure is unlikely to be implemented, even though the big British banks and the London-based operations of global investment banks have agreed to it. (The Economist)
Duluth unveils new logo, slogan Oct 28, 2009
The city, along with the firm GoGo Creative of Austin, spent months creating the logo, which features the slogan "Capture the Spirit of Good Living.". In addition to the City Council and staff, hundreds of residents and visitors offered input. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
World Cup to bring $80M? Oct 28, 2009
The committee chose AECOM, formerly Economics Research Associates, to look at the projected economic impact because the firm had done so for the 1994 World Cup as well as for several Olympic games. David Downs, executive director of the U.S. Bid Committee, said his group has shared the economic-impact figures with each of the 27 cities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Benjamin F. Donaldson Jr. (5) Oct 28, 2009
Upon his retirement from Whirlpool after 30 years in 1986, he founded the firm of Parren-Donaldson Inc. to pursue the manufacture and marketing of an innovative medical device and remained chairman and CEO.. Throughout his life, Ben was a contributor, actively applying his talents, energies and enthusiasm to many community, cultural and political arenas. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
No ghost stories found in the history of Provincial House Oct 27, 2009
The firm Barnett, Haynes, and Barnett, designers of the Cathedral Basilica in St. Louis, made the plans for the Provincial House. They modeled it after the Hampton Court Palace in Great Britain, utilizing the architectural style known as Norman Gothic. (The Current Online, MO)
Mobile Web usage surge continued in Sept: Opera Oct 27, 2009
6 million users of its Opera Mini browser who all access the Internet through Opera's servers -- giving the firm usage data -- and who generated 227 million megabytes of data traffic for operators worldwide last month. Opera has increased its lead over the iPhone browser in the last few months, and controls 26. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
City officials ready to unveil vision for Hanford parks and recreation offerings Oct 27, 2009
The firm has since been doing research to figure out what kind of facilities are important to the community, where the best locations are for them, what programs people would like to see. The draft document is the culmination of the research, but it is not yet the end product. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Stars of turf face hard time at Flemington Oct 26, 2009
Since Lee Freedman threatened to take Makybe Diva out of her third Melbourne Cup in 2005 due to the firm ground, watering has been a contentious issue. Ironically, Freedman's imported stayer Speed Gifted was a victim of the Cox Plate surface. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Young Faces Bribery Accusation Oct 25, 2009
According to his most recent campaign finance report, Young paid more than $46,000 in September to the D.C.-based law firm Tobin, O Connor, Ewing, rd, erasing a debt to the firm that he first reported in July. Young has paid the majority of his legal bills to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer doling out $1. (Roll Call)
California's fight over gay marriage moves to Maine Oct 25, 2009
-Opponents in Maine hired Schubert Flint Public Affairs of Sacramento, the firm owned by Frank Schubert that conducted California's campaign against gay marriage. -A pro-gay marriage group called Californians Against Hate convinced the Maine ethics commission to vote 3-2 to investigate the fundraising procedures of one of its foes, the National Organization for Marriage. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Nokia 'seeking Apple royalties' Oct 24, 2009
An Apple spokesman told the BBC that the firm did not comment on pending litigation. The 10 alleged patent infringements, which apply to all models of the iPhone since its launch in 2007, involve wireless data, speech coding, security and encryption. (BBC News -- Americas)
Handel defends spot on board Oct 24, 2009
Evans said it was already his practice to recuse himself when matters involving the firm come before the board. Evans said he supports the secretary of state's version even though it does not address the issue of Handel weighing in on matters or rule changes that could affect a political race that involves her. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Many Bailed Out Execs Flee Before Pay Cuts Oct 24, 2009
In his written ruling Thursday, Feinberg noted that the firm had played a role "in the events necessitating taxpayer intervention," and concluded that AIG Financial Products employees should be paid only what their base salaries were on Dec. 31, 2008. In addition, he said that he continues to urge company officials to recoup the bonus payments that some Financial Products employees pledged to repay earlier this spring but did not. (CBS News -- US)
Obama hails companies' pay cuts Oct 23, 2009
"The Federal Reserve is working to ensure that compensation packages appropriately tie rewards to longer-term performance and do not create undue risk for the firm or the financial system," said Fed chairman Ben Bernanke. The 28 biggest banks would be forced to develop their own plans to ensure that pay and bonuses did not encourage undue risk-taking, and to have those plans approved. (BBC News -- Americas)
South Africa Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold Oct 23, 2009
Anglo American had created seven commodity business units with management teams in areas of core geographical focus, the firm said on Thursday. . (Business Report, South Africa)
National Express warns on profits Oct 23, 2009
The firm, which has been at the centre of bid speculation, said it had been hit by higher interest costs and lower profits at its North American business ... Total group revenue was down 1% from the same period last year, the firm said ... However, the firm said it was continuing discussions with the government over handing back this franchise. (BBC News -- Business)
Bandwidth Police Help Keep Corporate Networks Humming Oct 23, 2009
Besides the slowing economy, the firm acquired a whole new business with its June 2008 acquisition of Packeteer ... Of the firm's $116 million in first-quarter revenue, Packeteer's flagship PacketShaper took in $15 million in product revenue ... But he also cites challenges in integration and management control over various classes of technology, especially while the firm tries to improve operating margins. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Iceland: Avoiding The Next Meltdown Oct 23, 2009
AIG's Mega Bailout What the $150 billion package means for the firm ... Inside Lehman's Meltdown Lehman's employees talk and a banking analyst says the firm's fall could be great for Wall Street. (Forbes -- Business)
Standout believes ‘sky is limit’ Oct 23, 2009
The firm has worked special events such as sports events and concerts, and done jobs for companies like Atlanta Gas Light and clients such as Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. She thoroughly understands the security business. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
DRAM rebound to continue in 2010, says iSuppli Oct 23, 2009
Revenue had fallen by 19 percent in the first quarter of 2009, plunged by 38 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008 and decreased by a moderate 1 percent in the third quarter of 2008, according to the firm ... The second quarter marked the first sequential increase in DRAM pricing since the fourth quarter of 2006, the firm said ... 1 percent in 2008, according to the firm. (EETimes)
Businesses plan low-key parties this season Oct 22, 2009
"Now, she said, "we're seeing things turning a corner and we're very confident about the next 18 months," but that doesn't mean it's back to the days of a big party.Tom Lee has had a similar experience with at his Boston-based marketing firm, 451 Marketing. Two years ago, the company rented out an entire restaurant, brought in a DJ and had 250 people including employees and their families, clients and friends. Lee, who called the event "a really elaborate party," estimates it cost between... (MSNBC -- Business)
