Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Brywood Centre construction will start later in the summer - St. Louis Business Journal:
The approved Tri-Land’s plan to redevelop the at 63rd Streett and Blue Ridge Cutofflast month. The approved $5.6 milliobn in TIF reimbursements forthe $30.7 million projecf in June 2008. Tri-Land is based in Westchester, Ill. “Wr are very excited to be movin g forward with thisredevelopment project,” Tri-Land Executive Vice President Hugh Robinson said in a “We have had a great relationship with the city and the two districtr council members, Terry Riley and Cindy Circo, throughout this We look forward to delivering a high-quality project to this great community.
” Redevelopment of the 183,000-square-fooft center will include a new facade, updated signage and landscaping upgrades, expansion of a Price Chopperd supermarket that anchors the center and increasecd pad-site availability along 63rd Tri-Land also hopes to announce a new anchor tenanrt soon for the 37-year-old center. Tri-Land owns and managex more than 2.8 million squared feet of retail space inthe Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions of the country. It specializes in acquirintg and revitalizing distressed and undervalued communithy centers rangingfrom 100,000 squarr feet to 750,000 square feet.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
300 arrested, flag burned at Occupy Oakland - Newsday
Newsday | 300 arrested, flag burned at Occupy Oakland Newsday Nation Newsday > News > Nation 300 arrested, flag burned at Occupy Oakland Origin » |
Friday, January 27, 2012
IHG Unveils Crowne Plaza Suites Tequendama Bogota in Colombia - Business Wire (press release)
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Pittsburgh International braces for impact of still more cuts - Pittsburgh Business Times:
Passenger traffic at Pittsburgh International Airport willfall 4.3 percent and the number of flights will decline 6 percenr by November, aviation consultant predicts. And steeperf declines may be coming. "That doesn't reflecrt the spreading panic in airlinefront offices," said Michael president of the Evergreen, Colo., company. "Virtually every airline out therd is pulling some He predicted daily departures at PIT could dip to 160 by from183 today, and passenger trafficd could sink another 8 percent in 2009. Escalatinh fuel costs are to blamee -- the average global cost of jet fuel at the refinerhreached 409.2 cents a gallon the week of June 27, up 3.
9 percengt for the week and 96.2 perceng from a year ago, accordingg to the , a Montreal-based trade group. Fuel comprisesw about 40 percent ofan airline's operatinb budget. recently said it would drop one of its dailhy flightsto Philadelphia. Other reductions in Pittsburgh-based departurex include: , two flights to LaGuardia Airport and one of four flightsxto Chicago; , one of threse flights to Toronto; and , one flight to Boyd said. "We're going to be facingb an extremely difficult challengr over the next yearor so," said Spencer Dickerson, senior executive vice president of the Alexandria, Va.-basefd . "We're really in uncharted territory.
No one is immunse from the pain of thesr cutbacks in theairline industry." The downturnm in aviation comes amid surging Dickerson said. For example, Delta recently ended its Mich., to Atlanta despite an average 85percent capacity. "All the carriers are making adjustments," said Brad Penrod, executive director of the . "Thew key is being flexible." The local airport authorityh is reeling from the pullbackof , whicn reduced daily flights to 68 this year from 108 in 2007, now comprisinh less than 45 percent of all passengerxs using the airport.
Out of the nation'sa top 100 airports, 85 have "some significant reductionn inseat capacity, with several in the two-digit Penrod said. For that reason, holding ground with flat spendinf in operating and capitap budgets may be the best outcome durinh adifficult time. The downturn is being felt beyoncdthe airport's borders as well. Findlay Township Managert Gary Klingman said a wage freeze was negotiated with municipal employeesx this year to compensate for lower parkin g tax and real estate tax revenu the municipality receives fromairport "We've pulled back dramatically," Klingman said. "We'vee already been in tightening-the-belt mode.
" Commercial and residential development in the townshi p has made up for some of the he said. "I see brighter days Klingman said. "The airline industryh is takinga hit. We just have to stay tuned." Moon-basedd will offer more programs to help businesses work locally withouyt losing sight of the need to dobusiness internationally, said Sally Haas, president. At the same the weak dollar means Pittsburgh couled be a drawfor foreign-based companiee that are looking for a way to branch out.
The chambert could provide temporary offices and other services for companiew trying to geta foothold, she "We have to help business do more business in theit back yard," Haas "At the same time, we're encouraging people to do business People are looking for a new way to do
Sunday, January 22, 2012
How to stop stress from wreaking havoc in your workplace - bizjournals:
While fears of layoffs, job hiring freezes, pay and benefit cuts and reducexd hours have a negative effect on the company as a whole suffers asa result. According to expertds at the , stress costs businessess in the UnitedStates $300 billion This averages out to approximately $7,500 per employee for expenditures such as hiringf temps or paying overtimd to cover absenteeism, increased medical costsa and incurred expenses from Stress causes physical, mentalp and emotional wear and tear on the It manifests in a variety of such as anxiety, aggression, withdrawal or depression.
Studies have shown that stressz contributes to ailments suchas insomnia, heart disease, increasexd drug and alcohol use, elevated anger, changew in eating habits and unsatisfactory work performance. Regardless of the form it stress results inreduced absenteeism, burnout and increased medical According to the stress 60 to 80 percent of workplace accidents are streszs related. Stress is a fact of but it does not have to be a wayof life. As Selyre defined it, stress is often the result ofperceivedd stressors.
Likewise, a studu by the reports that 40 percentf of workers viewed their job ashighly Therefore, an individual’s outlook can determine the level of stressx he or she experiences. Situations that are stressfullfor some, such as tight deadlines, may give certainb people a rush, whereas others face it as a tumultuoues situation. What can companies do to help employeexs dealwith stress? Employers who offetr an effective employee assistance program have an excelleng resource for employees and families.
An EAP providex employees with a confidential access to mental health professionalsd who can help them better dealwith Additionally, managers and supervisors are the frontline defens against stress. There are several effective techniques that managera and supervisors can utilize to help their employeeds dealwith stress. Show appreciation. Takinyg the time to praisd positive work performance illustrates to employees that their effortsare recognized, and, in turn, they feel that theird work is valuable. Relaying verbal praise, sending a thank you note and givinfg a positive annual work appraisal are some ways that managers can exprestheir gratitude.
Showing appreciation can have a positive effecg onyour company’s performancr as well by motivating employees to do their Treat employees fairly. While each employee is unique and hasdifferentg needs, all employees want to be treatee fairly. While some employees like to be others are finewithouy it. Managers should take the time to understand what makesz eachemployee tick. Doing so requiree managers to get acquainted withtheir employees, and in turn they are bettee in tune to their state of mind and recognize when they are feeling stressed.
If managers know their employees, then they will recognizr that certain employees are feeling stressed and will take the appropriate stepse to help them get more of theirneeds met. Encourag e employees to take better careof themselves. Employees that maintainn a healthy lifestyle are better able tohandler stress. In doing so, they will feel better physicallyh and are better able to cope with stress and evenreduce it. As a result, they are also able to maintain satisfactoryperformance levels.
Similarly, employees who build solifd supportsystems – family, friends, church – have a personakl outlet to express their fears and frustrations and help find Communicate, communicate, communicate. Much of the stressa related to the economy is rooted in Transparency can help alleviatethat uncertainty. Companiesw that establish open lines of communication with their work force build a greater level of trusyt with their employees and allow them to better prepare for any changes that may Provide trainingand resources. People are most oftenm stressed when they feel a situationn is out oftheir control.
By encouragingy employees to direct their activities in a positivr direction and learn to let go of the thingw out oftheir control, they are often able to achievse a sense of empowerment. Allowing employees to improve theifr job skills by taking a class and learning a new skilk during difficult financial times improves their valueand self-esteem as employeesd and help build toward their caree r goals. Change is happening all around us, not just in the Some people cope with change betterthan others. Otheras try to avoid it becausdthey don’t have the skillx to navigate through it and are content to stay in theitr comfort zone.
This group will have less and less controll over the outcome of change and are more likely tofeel
Friday, January 20, 2012
Squirrels modify weekday starting time - Richmond Times Dispatch
Squirrels modify weekday starting time Richmond Times Dispatch The modification was made to accommodate youngsters still in school in April, May and June, according to Todd Parnell, the Squirrels' vice president/COO. Last year, there were eight weekday games at 6:35, all in April. This season, there will be 23 of ... |
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Seminar gives applicants peek into law school - Business First of Buffalo:
On July 15, the two plan to hold a free Law Schoo l Insider Seminar from6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Organizerx say attendees will benefitfrom Kaplan’s insid e tips on admissions, test takinfg strategies, and from a discussion on law The session also will provide an overvieew of “important law school trends and their Additionally, experts will help applicants “reduce anxietu about preparing for the LSAT and completing the admissionds process” by providing information about admissions factors, advice on developinvg a strong personal essay and a realistic application timeline.
The seminar is designedc to give attendees an advantage over other lawschool applicants, accordiny to organizers. Featured speaker will include representatives from the UNMLaw School, the Younbg Lawyers Division of the New Mexiclo State Bar Association and the UNM Law School studentr body. All attendees must register bycalling 1-800-KAP-TESr or by signing on to . The free seminatr takes place in Room C at the UNM Continuing Educatioh buildingat . , a division of is a providert of educational and career servicesfor individuals, schools and businesses.
Establishe in 1938, it is a leader in the test prep industrt and has served milliona of students for more than 69 With 3,000 classroom locations worldwide, a full menu of onliner offerings and an array of booksa and software, as well as private tutoringb options, Kaplan offers preparation for more than 80 standardized testsx in the U.S. and the U.K. Thes e include entrance exams for secondary college andgraduate school, as well as English languagse and professional licensing exams. Kaplan also providexs college and graduate admissionsconsulting services.

