ralawizewy.wordpress.com
Charge-offs totaled $104 million at the end of the firsyt quarter, according to Associated’s filing with the Federa DepositInsurance Corp. Meanwhile, second quartert net charge-offs are expectes to be between $60 million and $70 Green Bay-based Associated (NASDAQ: ASBC) said Mondagy afternoon. The figure was $56.89 million as of the end of the first quarter onMarch 31. The bank’e management said weakness in the economy has resulted in asset-quality downgrades to Associated’s construction, commercial real estatee and commercial and industria credits.
“We believe loan loss provisionsand charge-offs will remaibn elevated due to the continued deterioration in the real estatw sector and the weak said chairman and CEO Paul Beideman. “Wwe expect the pace of loan and asset deterioration to moderatde infuture quarters.” Associated executives said that, afted taking into consideration the increased loan-loss the company’s capital levels will still excee well-capitalized standards as of June 30.
Associated said its board has formed a risk and credit committese to supplement risk management oversightt performed by the company andthe company's audit The board has appointed to the new committee John Seramur, Eileen Kamerickj and Richard Lommen. The company will release second-quartee results on July 16. Associated stocko closed at $13.37 on Monday.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
With demand rising, food banks get help from stimulus - St. Louis Business Journal:
pifogyxat.blogspot.com
The funds, which are comintg through the ’s Emergency Food Assistance are available under the American Recovery andReinvestment Act. Gov. Bill Richardsoh made the announcement at Roadrunner Food Bank in which received goods worthabour $26,000. The other organizations receivinyg funds include the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico in the Food Depot inSanta Fe, the in Hobbs, Echo Food Bank in the Community Pantry in Gallup and the Community Actiohn Agency of Southern New Mexiclo Las Cruces Food Bank. The state Human Servicee Department administers the Emergency Food Assistance Program in New It has been partnering with the to provided more food to peoplde more oftenfor years.
Pamelaw Hyde, secretary of Human said the partnership means food banks can make weekly deliveriese acrossthe state, rather than monthly deliveries. About five milliojn pounds of commodities from the Emergency Food Assistanc Program have been used tosupplementy 345,000 food boxes and meals for low-income peoplwe this budget year through the food banks and soup kitchens in the Food banks are seeing increasing demans for emergency food, said Melody executive director of Roadrunnefr Food Bank. “Some of our partner agencies are telling us the increaseed need for food is as high as 50 she said.
The funds, which are comintg through the ’s Emergency Food Assistance are available under the American Recovery andReinvestment Act. Gov. Bill Richardsoh made the announcement at Roadrunner Food Bank in which received goods worthabour $26,000. The other organizations receivinyg funds include the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico in the Food Depot inSanta Fe, the in Hobbs, Echo Food Bank in the Community Pantry in Gallup and the Community Actiohn Agency of Southern New Mexiclo Las Cruces Food Bank. The state Human Servicee Department administers the Emergency Food Assistance Program in New It has been partnering with the to provided more food to peoplde more oftenfor years.
Pamelaw Hyde, secretary of Human said the partnership means food banks can make weekly deliveriese acrossthe state, rather than monthly deliveries. About five milliojn pounds of commodities from the Emergency Food Assistanc Program have been used tosupplementy 345,000 food boxes and meals for low-income peoplwe this budget year through the food banks and soup kitchens in the Food banks are seeing increasing demans for emergency food, said Melody executive director of Roadrunnefr Food Bank. “Some of our partner agencies are telling us the increaseed need for food is as high as 50 she said.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Applied Materials CEO sees chip gear firms dying - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
vasilisaxavymar.blogspot.com
Reports from comments made to reporters while on a tripto Tokyo, the head of the Santaa Clara company (NASDAQ:AMAT) said that the companiesx that supply chipmaking equipment are finding it very difficultr to merge or do "That leaves very few avenuees to give consolidation, other than ... companies the Reuters news service reportsSplinter said. Othef problems hindering industry consolidation are wide differences in the technologythey use, leavingh little room for anything other than a shutdowbn of some companies, Splinter reportedly "The semiconductor equipment industry cannot suppor the necessary level of R&D without some amount of Reuters quoted Splinter as saying.
"Today there is too much too much waste inthe industry." A report on Monday indicated that global chip sales postedd their second consecutive month of increases, up 6.4 percentg from March to April, but remain 25 percentr below sales from a year ago.
Reports from comments made to reporters while on a tripto Tokyo, the head of the Santaa Clara company (NASDAQ:AMAT) said that the companiesx that supply chipmaking equipment are finding it very difficultr to merge or do "That leaves very few avenuees to give consolidation, other than ... companies the Reuters news service reportsSplinter said. Othef problems hindering industry consolidation are wide differences in the technologythey use, leavingh little room for anything other than a shutdowbn of some companies, Splinter reportedly "The semiconductor equipment industry cannot suppor the necessary level of R&D without some amount of Reuters quoted Splinter as saying.
"Today there is too much too much waste inthe industry." A report on Monday indicated that global chip sales postedd their second consecutive month of increases, up 6.4 percentg from March to April, but remain 25 percentr below sales from a year ago.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Amazing Mail helping nonprofits raise money, spread their messages - Kansas City Business Journal:
Cement board siding
“Our platform lends itself extremely well to thisbusinese sector,” said Chris Lynde, CEO of Scottsdale-based , an electroni mail service used for a variety of marketing, advertising and personao mailing needs. “For any kind of advocacy the mail is a verypowerful medium,” said Pete Vanderlee, the company’ss vice president of marketing. Amazing Causes allow any nonprofit to establish a relationship withAmazinf Mail. The company installs a on the nonprofit’s Web site that allowd visitors to buy and sendpostcards electronically. Typically, a card coste between $1 and $2, includingb postage, which is paid for by the individual user.
The cards, containing the nonprofit’s logo and can be sent individually tothe user’ friends or be part of a larger campaighn to attract donors. One program under way is an effort to supporAhava Kids, a Connecticut-based nonprofit that rescues childreh from the sex and human slavery Visitors to Ahava’s Web site can purchase a card and writer messages of hope and support to the Those cards are sent to the nonprofit’s headquarteras and then distributed to rescued youth at safe houses. “We reallu love this. This has been fantastic,” said Ray Ahava’s founder and director.
“It helps to raise awareness, and our youngt people actually get cards and messages fromother people. It’x so very powerful.” The efforft increases awareness about Ahava Kids and helps raisr money forthe group, Bechars said. For every $2 card, about 70 centsa is donated to Ahava after processingand overhead. All aspectd of the campaign are handled byAmazing Mail, officials “We have a consultant on the front end. It doesn’yt cost the nonprofit anything, and we recover our costs through the traffic and the Vanderlee said. Amazing Mail has about 70 full- and part-time employees.
The programn is open to all legitimate nonprofits withestablished histories, Vanderler said. Bechard said he’s thrilled with the results after only a few weeks withthe “This is a really new and it is the first of many campaignd that we will be working on with he said. Amazing Mail: www.amazingmail.com Ahava Kids: www.ahavakids.ortg
“Our platform lends itself extremely well to thisbusinese sector,” said Chris Lynde, CEO of Scottsdale-based , an electroni mail service used for a variety of marketing, advertising and personao mailing needs. “For any kind of advocacy the mail is a verypowerful medium,” said Pete Vanderlee, the company’ss vice president of marketing. Amazing Causes allow any nonprofit to establish a relationship withAmazinf Mail. The company installs a on the nonprofit’s Web site that allowd visitors to buy and sendpostcards electronically. Typically, a card coste between $1 and $2, includingb postage, which is paid for by the individual user.
The cards, containing the nonprofit’s logo and can be sent individually tothe user’ friends or be part of a larger campaighn to attract donors. One program under way is an effort to supporAhava Kids, a Connecticut-based nonprofit that rescues childreh from the sex and human slavery Visitors to Ahava’s Web site can purchase a card and writer messages of hope and support to the Those cards are sent to the nonprofit’s headquarteras and then distributed to rescued youth at safe houses. “We reallu love this. This has been fantastic,” said Ray Ahava’s founder and director.
“It helps to raise awareness, and our youngt people actually get cards and messages fromother people. It’x so very powerful.” The efforft increases awareness about Ahava Kids and helps raisr money forthe group, Bechars said. For every $2 card, about 70 centsa is donated to Ahava after processingand overhead. All aspectd of the campaign are handled byAmazing Mail, officials “We have a consultant on the front end. It doesn’yt cost the nonprofit anything, and we recover our costs through the traffic and the Vanderlee said. Amazing Mail has about 70 full- and part-time employees.
The programn is open to all legitimate nonprofits withestablished histories, Vanderler said. Bechard said he’s thrilled with the results after only a few weeks withthe “This is a really new and it is the first of many campaignd that we will be working on with he said. Amazing Mail: www.amazingmail.com Ahava Kids: www.ahavakids.ortg
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Cheap Holidays Specialist Launches 2012 Summer Holidays - Sacramento Bee
aluminum siding
Cheap Holidays Specialist Launches 2012 Summer Holidays Sacramento Bee Whilst most of us are just starting to embrace this year's summer and look forward to taking some well deserved time out from our busy schedules; some Brits are already planning their 2012 holidays. For those who like to have their next holiday firmly ... |
Friday, May 20, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Lodi man announces run for Congress - Stockton Record
isexufehub.wordpress.com
Lodi man announces run for Congress Stockton Record Ricky Gill, 24, isn't concerned by his young age he's more concerned that no state or national leaders live in San Joaquin County. “For the good of this community, that void needs to be filled,†he said during his campaign announcement Tuesday. ... Lodi native announces congressional bid Ricky Gill to run for Congress |
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Spencer Pratt banned from Heidi Montag`s TV show - Monsters and Critics.com
lehoquvuhu.wordpress.com
Monsters and Critics.com | Spencer Pratt banned from Heidi Montag`s TV show Monsters and Critics.com Spencer Pratt has reportedly been banned from the set of wife Heidi Montag's new reality show. Heidi Montag gave husband, Spencer Pratt, a ride in her 'Ferrari California' sports car before they kissed each ... Spencer Pratt -- BANNED from Heidi's New Show Heidi Montag Has New Show, But Spencer Pratt Is Banned From It Spencer Pratt 'banned' from Montag's new show |
Friday, May 13, 2011
Plan to post signs in abortion clinics advances - The Daily Advertiser
grachevakautawil.blogspot.com
LifeNews.com | Plan to post signs in abortion clinics advances The Daily Advertiser Hoffmann asked for House approval to amend the bill to assure health care providers that they can refuse to participate in administering an abortion and to remove language associating abortions with breast cancer. He said that while there appears to be ... Bill advances for signs in clinics |
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Food safety gains steam - Omaha World-Herald
bestimmung-amendments.blogspot.com
Food safety gains steam Omaha World-Herald After serving as a shipping and warehousing hub for many of the region's top food producers for the last decade, the company and its owner, John Jacobson, on Tuesday unveiled its second high pressure pasteurization machine. It is the first commercial ... Universal shows off high-pressure pasteurization operation |
Monday, May 9, 2011
Ascension Insurance buys three California agencies - Washington Business Journal:
xagawu.wordpress.com
The Kansas City-based company bought of Santa Monica, which specializes in placement and administration supportf of student healthinsurance programs; of Walnut Creek, which provides employeer benefits, retirement services and HR outsourcing primarily for and Inc. of Agoura Hills, whichh specializes in administration of studenthealth insurance, including intercollegiatse sports injury programs. Overall, the acquisitions will bringt Ascension’s annual revenue to about $75 million, ranking it amonh the nation’s biggest 35 agencies, Ascension CEO Leonarr Kline said inan interview. The compang said it had $55 million in revenue in after its inFort Lauderdale, Fla.
Ascension now has more than 400 employeesa at 20 officelocations “The acquisitions ... represent a valuable opportunity for us to expaned our West Coast operations and to fulfilkl our goal of providinythe best-quality expertise, markets and resources to the middlee market,” Kline said. “Each organization brings unique capabilitiesw to our growing portfolio ofinsurance agencies, as well as dedicatesd employees who share our mission to provide outstanding service to our customers in California and throughout the Unitedd States.
” Kline said the deal closed Thursday Ascension is a full-service insurancs and employee benefits agencyh providing brokerage and risk-management services to middle-markeg companies nationwide. Ascension has been a active in the mergersx and acquisition market since it was foundedx from scratch inAugusf 2007, making . The company is assisted by funds from its private equity and . The goal is to increase the company’es annual revenue to $200 million within the next five
The Kansas City-based company bought of Santa Monica, which specializes in placement and administration supportf of student healthinsurance programs; of Walnut Creek, which provides employeer benefits, retirement services and HR outsourcing primarily for and Inc. of Agoura Hills, whichh specializes in administration of studenthealth insurance, including intercollegiatse sports injury programs. Overall, the acquisitions will bringt Ascension’s annual revenue to about $75 million, ranking it amonh the nation’s biggest 35 agencies, Ascension CEO Leonarr Kline said inan interview. The compang said it had $55 million in revenue in after its inFort Lauderdale, Fla.
Ascension now has more than 400 employeesa at 20 officelocations “The acquisitions ... represent a valuable opportunity for us to expaned our West Coast operations and to fulfilkl our goal of providinythe best-quality expertise, markets and resources to the middlee market,” Kline said. “Each organization brings unique capabilitiesw to our growing portfolio ofinsurance agencies, as well as dedicatesd employees who share our mission to provide outstanding service to our customers in California and throughout the Unitedd States.
” Kline said the deal closed Thursday Ascension is a full-service insurancs and employee benefits agencyh providing brokerage and risk-management services to middle-markeg companies nationwide. Ascension has been a active in the mergersx and acquisition market since it was foundedx from scratch inAugusf 2007, making . The company is assisted by funds from its private equity and . The goal is to increase the company’es annual revenue to $200 million within the next five
Friday, May 6, 2011
AAA: Gas prices down 40 percent from 2008 levels - Triangle Business Journal:
ufysyho.wordpress.com
A gallon of regular, unleaded gas in Raleigh costxs an averageof $2.27, a 13 percenr increase from Easter weekend. Last Memoriak Day, gas cost $3.77 in Raleigh. That meansd prices are down by 40 percent from ayear ago. In a gallon of fuel will set driverssback $2.29. Over Easter, the price was $2.04. A year ago, gas in Durhamk cost $3.78. Gas in Nortyh Carolina averages $2.27 per gallon, while nationallhy it costs $2.31. AAA estimatesw that 754,000 North Carolina drivers will travel by automobiledthis weekend, with another 60,000 flying to thei r destinations.
“The desire to get away for the firsty major holiday of the summer season is overcomingt the economic downturn and recent gas price spikex and bodes well for the ongoing recovery of the hospitality Dave Parsons, president and CEO of AAA said in a statement. AAA Carolinasx is an affiliate ofthe . The not-for-profitt organization provides travel, automobile and insurancde services toits members.
A gallon of regular, unleaded gas in Raleigh costxs an averageof $2.27, a 13 percenr increase from Easter weekend. Last Memoriak Day, gas cost $3.77 in Raleigh. That meansd prices are down by 40 percent from ayear ago. In a gallon of fuel will set driverssback $2.29. Over Easter, the price was $2.04. A year ago, gas in Durhamk cost $3.78. Gas in Nortyh Carolina averages $2.27 per gallon, while nationallhy it costs $2.31. AAA estimatesw that 754,000 North Carolina drivers will travel by automobiledthis weekend, with another 60,000 flying to thei r destinations.
“The desire to get away for the firsty major holiday of the summer season is overcomingt the economic downturn and recent gas price spikex and bodes well for the ongoing recovery of the hospitality Dave Parsons, president and CEO of AAA said in a statement. AAA Carolinasx is an affiliate ofthe . The not-for-profitt organization provides travel, automobile and insurancde services toits members.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Dodgers' Jay Gibbons is seeing clearly now - Los Angeles Times
http://www.passfailstudios.com/index.php?id=50
Los Angeles Times | Dodgers' Jay Gibbons is seeing clearly now Los Angeles Times Dodgers outfielder Jay Gibbons is back to seeing clearly again after battling with contact lens issues in spring training. (Christopher Hanewinckel / US Presswire / March 10, 2011) By Jim Peltz Jay Gibbons was beginning to wonder whether his eyes would ... |
Monday, May 2, 2011
Midwest, Frontier set ticketing partnership - Wichita Business Journal:
budimirukaovyril.blogspot.com
Such agreements typically expand the number of destination s available to both airlines whiled consolidating ticketing and customer service functions. "Under the codeshare, customers of both airlinee will benefit from a wider choicd of travel destinations and additional flightg options andconnection possibilities," said Gregory vice president of planning and revenue management for "They will also have the convenience of booking theifr entire flight on a single The agreement, which is scheduled to begin by late will expand Frontier's network by allowing its customers to connecf to a Midwest flight through Midwest'ds hub at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International all using the same Frontier code.
Midwesty customers will also see an expanded network by connectingb on Frontier and Lynx Aviation flightsin "This partnership allows us to broadenb our network and provide even more destinations to our loya l customers," said Frontier vice presideny for strategy and planning Daniel "We also look forwared to showcasing our airlineas to many new customers who may be flyiny Frontier and Lynx for the firsgt time by connecting from Midwest." The codesharee agreement will also allow members of each airline'ss frequent flier programs to earn miles whiles flying the other airline'sz routes.
More details of the program, alonv with specific cities that will be availablw forthe codeshare, will be announced at a latedr date, Frontier said. Last week, Midwest and Frontier, which has two dailt flights outof Wichita's Mid-Continengt Airport, each agreed in separate transactions to be acquired by Indianapolis-based . Republic'sz $31 million acquisition of Midwest is expecteed to close within four to six weeks after it was announcedJune 23. Republic'ss $108.8 million deal for bankrupt Frontiert requires the approval of thebankruptcy court. Republic alreadty provides air carrier services for Midwest under an airlinwservices agreement.
Such agreements typically expand the number of destination s available to both airlines whiled consolidating ticketing and customer service functions. "Under the codeshare, customers of both airlinee will benefit from a wider choicd of travel destinations and additional flightg options andconnection possibilities," said Gregory vice president of planning and revenue management for "They will also have the convenience of booking theifr entire flight on a single The agreement, which is scheduled to begin by late will expand Frontier's network by allowing its customers to connecf to a Midwest flight through Midwest'ds hub at Milwaukee's General Mitchell International all using the same Frontier code.
Midwesty customers will also see an expanded network by connectingb on Frontier and Lynx Aviation flightsin "This partnership allows us to broadenb our network and provide even more destinations to our loya l customers," said Frontier vice presideny for strategy and planning Daniel "We also look forwared to showcasing our airlineas to many new customers who may be flyiny Frontier and Lynx for the firsgt time by connecting from Midwest." The codesharee agreement will also allow members of each airline'ss frequent flier programs to earn miles whiles flying the other airline'sz routes.
More details of the program, alonv with specific cities that will be availablw forthe codeshare, will be announced at a latedr date, Frontier said. Last week, Midwest and Frontier, which has two dailt flights outof Wichita's Mid-Continengt Airport, each agreed in separate transactions to be acquired by Indianapolis-based . Republic'sz $31 million acquisition of Midwest is expecteed to close within four to six weeks after it was announcedJune 23. Republic'ss $108.8 million deal for bankrupt Frontiert requires the approval of thebankruptcy court. Republic alreadty provides air carrier services for Midwest under an airlinwservices agreement.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)