Sunday, October 30, 2011
Progress Software slips after tough Q1 - Boston Business Journal:
The Bedford, Mass., software developer (Nasdaq: posted net income of $3.7 million, or 9 centsd per share, in the quarter ended Feb. 28, compared with net income of $12.87 million, or 30 cents a in the same period ayear ago. Revenu dipped about 1 percent to $120.8 million on a 2 perceng drop in its maintenance and services Analysts were expecting earnings of 39 cents per share on revenueof $126.t5 million. Shares of Progress Software fell byarouncd $1, or 6 percent, to $16.39 in morningg trading.
“Our results reflecg the difficult economic environmenyt and unfavorable currency rates presentin Q1, as a consequenced we did not fully meet our revenue expectations,” said Progressw Software CEO Joseph Alsop in a statement. cost containment measures undertaken during the quarter as well as at the time of the IONA acquisitio in the previous quarter allowedx us to achieve verysolif profitability. We are well positioned competitivelty in this difficult economic environment with products that reduce cost s and improveoperational efficiency.
” Progress Softwaree expects second quarter revenue to be between $116 millio to $118 million and earnings betweehn 15 cents and 17 cents.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Gulf rigs adrift, one unaccounted for, in aftermath of Ike - Dallas Business Journal:
According to the and , one semisub, the belonging to Houston-based (NYSE: RIG), was reported to be two milews north of its mooring The rig, which sustained minor damagew during Hurricane Gustav, appears undamaged. The owner of the otherd adrift rig has notbeen disclosed. Of the nine otherr semisubs in the pathof Ike, six belong to Houston-basefd (NYSE: DO). The companu reported to the MMS that all its rigsmaintainedd station, though the jackup Ocean Tower lost its entire drilling package, likel putting it out of service for a year. Houston-based NE) owns the other three, and has yet to give an officiaplfleet update.
“MMS is closely monitoring these and they have been relativelh stationary forseveral hours,” says Lars regional director, MMS Gulf of Mexico “We expect tugs to be on location to secure the rigs as soon as sea conditions Dallas-based (NYSE: ESV) has been unabls to locate its ENSCO 74, one of five Ensco jackups that were exposed to hurricane-force The 74 was the farthest and closest to the path of Ike. The MMS reportesd Sunday that about 10 of theapproximately 3,80 platforms in the area were damaged by Ike, basee on flyovers of the area. San Ramon, Calif.
-based (NYSE: CVX) reported Sunday that several of its production facilities in the Gulf had been and damage assessments wereunder way.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Lewis-Moore out and other news - Examiner.com
Lewis-Moore out and other news Examiner.com Firstly, a huge loss for Notre Dame as senior defensive end Kapron Lewis-Moore is out for the year after injuring his knee against USC. In his place, freshmen Stephon Tuitt and Chase Hounshell will take over. Lewis-Moore stands fifth right now in ... |
Monday, October 24, 2011
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
Syracuse stuns No. 14 West Virginia - USA Today
USA Today | Syracuse stuns No. 14 West Virginia USA Today SYRACUSE, NY (AP) รข" High-powered West Virginia likes to bring a sledgehammer to games, and it was front and center in the pregame warmups as Syracuse lined up to stretch in the Carrier Dome. By Jason O. Watson, US Presswire Syracuse quarterback Ryan ... Syracuse upsets No. 11 West Virginia, 49-23 Nassib leads Syracuse in upset of No. 11 West Virginia Syracuse stuns No. 11 West Va. 49-23 |
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wary Bangkok bolsters flood barriers - Bangkok Post
CTV.ca | Wary Bangkok bolsters flood barriers Bangkok Post Thai troops raced against time on Tuesday to pile more than a million sandbags onto floodw » |
Monday, October 17, 2011
Jets vs. Dolphins: What to watch - ESPN (blog)
CBC.ca | Jets vs. Dolphins: What to watch ESPN (blog) I can't see the Jets losing unless they do something self-destructive -- ie a pick six by Mark Sanchez or a breakdown on kickoff coverage (Ted Ginn, Jr., anyone?). If they play a relatively clean game, they should be able to grind out a win. 2. ... The Jets Should Win Tonight. They Better. Jets try to snap losing streak against Dolphins Jets to Regain Winning Altitude Against Fins |
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Osho trustee's unsavoury Darshan - Daily News & Analysis
Osho trustee's unsavoury Darshan Daily News & Analysis Who is Mukesh Sarda and what exactly is his role in the Pune-based Osho International Foundation's proposal to gift Rs8 crore worth of prime property to the obscure, New Delhi-based Darshan Trust? ... |
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Women-owned businesses can join year-long growth race - San Antonio Business Journal:
The program is a year-long business growtbh marathon designed tohelp women-owned businesses grow and create jobs. Women can choose their own pace for theier 2009 businessrevenue goal: $250,000, $500,000, or $1 milliomn or more. The judging criteriq include both quantitative business metrics as well as qualitative assessmentsd ofbusiness potential. The Grand Prizs winner will receivea $100,000 cash prize and a year of advertising and media opportunities.
Runner-up winners from all 50 stated and in 15 business sectors will receive a prizre packageincluding one-on-one business coaching, technologyt products, media exposure, access to new markets, and productas and services to help them managd their families and households. Racers will also gain valuablee perspectives on entrepreneurship and its criticalk rolein today’s economy from Count Me In founder and chief executive officer Nell Merlino’s businesw blog at www.readersdigest.com. Women can join the race by logginvonto www.makemineamillion.org. Registration will remain open untilJune 30. The race ends Dec. 31. Winners will be announced in Januaru 2010.
The Partnership Institute, a consultinvg firm, wants to give San Antonio students who have an interest in the performingt arts an opportunity to attenc anupcoming concert. The institute is a sponsor of the Kennuy Garrett Quartet Concert which will be held in San Antoni oon Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Charlinse McCombs Empire Theatre. Institute officialz are lookingto organizations, business leaders and corporations to help studente attend the performance. The goal is to choosew five students from each area middlee and high school inthe Northside, North East and San Antoniop independent school districts to attenfd the concert.
Those students should be enrolle in music classes and have grades whicjh place them in the top percentile in theifrespective classes. Cost to sponsor a student is $20. If you are interested in sponsoringa student, or want more contact Richard Stevenson at or Doug Best at 1-877-862-1833. , a providef of business and financialmanagement solutions, is offering small businesses the opportunity to win up to $25,000 by sharinhg their success stories and advice. Entrantds should submit their experiences and survival tips online at www.smallbusinessunited.com. Judges will select 50 finalistsz toreceive $5,000 and a Pure Digital Flip Videk camcorder.
These finalists are eligible to supplement thei story with a video that will be posted on the site for publix viewingand voting. This groupl will be narrowed down to four first prize winners, who will each receive $10,000 plus $2,500 wortj of Intuit products. The grand prize winner will receive $25,000 and $2,500 worth of Intuit products and services.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
UGA inks blockbuster media deal - Business First of Columbus:
million media rights and marketing deal that puts Georgias in the upper echelon ofcollege contracts. The new worth $11.6 million annually, would be the most lucratived annual rights agreement incollegr football, according to data from Streey & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal, a sister publicationh of Atlanta Business Chronicle. The deal tops the $11 million annual deal recently reachedwith . The totalk payout would rank No. 5 in the nation, abover every Southeastern Conference institution exceptthe . The deal will help Georgiqa stay at amongthe .
The Bulldogsz generated the second-highest revenue in college football and rankec in the top 15 overall in sportss incomein 2007-2008, according to a report June 15 in SportsBusinessd Journal. Georgia’s previous deal was worth betweenh $8.2 million and $8.3 million according to SportsBusiness Journal. "We are extremelyu pleased to partner with ISP Sports to deliver Georgia Bulldog programming to the Bulldoh Nationand beyond," UGA Athletics Director Damo Evans said in a statement.
"This agreement will provid the infrastructure to delivefr our content and message througnh various mediums that will continue to make the University of Georgia a leader inintercollegiate athletics." The deal also appearzs to be the largest for Winston-Salem, N.C.-based ISP, according to the SportsBusiness Journal. "We are elatedr to extend our relationship with an outstanding universityh and oneof America's truly elite athletic programs," said Ben ISP chairman and CEO, in a "We have enjoyed an excellent relationship with Damon and his remarkablee team of administrators and coaches and look forwarc to an even greater partnership in the years to We appreciate the university's confidence in ISP and are committed to providin g the Bulldog Nation with the finest in programming, corporate sales and service.
” ISP is the curreng manager of the Bulldogs’ sponsorship and marketing Under the new deal, ISP adds radioi broadcasting and coaches’ television show rights. and its WSB-AM 750 affiliatr previously heldthose properties. The radio station has broadcas t gamessince 1939, and held the radio network and coaches’ show rights since 1995. In a separated deal with Cox Radio, WSB will remai the Bulldogs’ flagship station for the nexteigh years. "I’m especially pleased that WSB News/Talk 750 will continuwe to be ourflagship station," Evans "We have a long history and traditiob with WSB which is one of the country’s premierf radio stations.
That relationship will continue providing the very best coverage for Georgiasports teams."
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Taiko masters unite for Cal Poly concert - Times Press Recorder
Taiko masters unite for Cal Poly concert Times Press Recorder By TPR Staff An explosive performance that merges the Japanese-drum explorations of the On Ensemble percussion quartet with those of world-renowned taiko pioneer Kenny Endo will fill Harman Hall of the Performing Arts Center at Cal Poly in an 8 pm show ... |
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Bombardier sees bright future in aviation - Denver Business Journal:
Its 10-year forecast for the busineses jet marketpredicts 11,500 deliveries from 2009 to which represents $256 billion in worldwidre revenues. The company also forecasts 12,400 deliveriez in the 20-to-149 seat commercial market over the next 20 From 2009to 2028, Bombardier predicts this market to be wortu $589 billion. “The financial turbulence being felt arounfd the globe has placed a significant focu on the challenges facing theaviation industry, particularlt within the business jet sector,” Mairead Laveryy said in a release. Lavery, vice presidentf of strategy and business developmentfor Bombardier, believese the immediate future of the industry will remaij volatile.
But he said the long-termk future still holds plentgy of opportunity foraircraft manufacturers. “Asx the world begins to emerge from thiseconomicc crisis, demand should gradually returh and future prospects remainn solid,” he said.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Offensive Outburst Leads SU Past Pirates - SUAthletics.com
Offensive Outburst Leads SU Past Pirates SUAthletics.com Freshman Megan Hunsberger added to the offensive outburst in the 68th minute when she took a long drop kick from Anghel up the left side and blasted a shot from 16 yards out over Pirates' goalkeeper Elizabeth Bond to increase the Orange's advantage to ... |