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BioSante (NASDAQ: BPAX) will pay 0.1615 of its own commonh shares for each share of CellGenesys (NASDAQ: CEGE). This deal shouls close later this year, likely in the late third or earltyfourth quarter. In the firs t quarter, Cell Genesys lost $8.7 or 10 cents a share, narrowe from a loss in the same perioed last yearof $22.6 million, or 29 centsz a share. The company had been exploringfstrategic alternatives, including merger with or acquisition by anothefr company, additional restructuring, repurchase of additional amounts of convertible notes or allocation of its remaininyg resources toward other biopharmaceutical producrt areas. Cell Genesys had hired to help it figur outa strategy.
The company already cut abouyt 95 percent ofits staff, from 290 person s to 16, by eliminating all research and development, clinical and regulatory activities. BioSante, baseds in Lincolnshire, Ill., focuses on drugs for sexualp health.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
U.S. jobless rate hits 9.4 percent - Portland Business Journal:
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The BLS said the unemployment rate continuedto rise, increasinb to 9.4 percent from 8.9 percent. Steep job losses continuedf in manufacturing, while declines moderateed in construction andseveral service-providing industries. The number of unemployec persons increasedby 787,000, to 14.5 millioh in May. Since the starft of the recession inDecember 2007, the numberf of unemployed people has risen by 7 and the unemployment rate has grown by 4.5 percentagw points. Unemployment rates rose in May for adulttmen (9.8 percent), adult women (7.5 percent), whites (8.6 and Hispanics (12.7 percent). The joblessx rates for teenagers (22.7 and blacks (14.9 percent) were little changedr over the month.
The unemployment rate for Asians was 6.7 percent in May, not seasonally adjusted, up from 3.8 percen t a year earlier. Among the unemployed, the number of job losers and people who completed temporary jobs roseby 732,00 0 in May, to 9.5 million. This group has increasefd by 5.8 million since the start of the The numberof long-termj unemployed – those jobless for 27 weeks or more increased by 268,000 over the month, to 3.9 and has tripled since the start of the The BLS’ May reporf said the jobless rate for business and financial operations hit 4.6 up from 2.7 percent last year, and the rate for professionalk and related occupations hit 4.2 up from 2.5 percent last year.
The BLS said the unemployment rate continuedto rise, increasinb to 9.4 percent from 8.9 percent. Steep job losses continuedf in manufacturing, while declines moderateed in construction andseveral service-providing industries. The number of unemployec persons increasedby 787,000, to 14.5 millioh in May. Since the starft of the recession inDecember 2007, the numberf of unemployed people has risen by 7 and the unemployment rate has grown by 4.5 percentagw points. Unemployment rates rose in May for adulttmen (9.8 percent), adult women (7.5 percent), whites (8.6 and Hispanics (12.7 percent). The joblessx rates for teenagers (22.7 and blacks (14.9 percent) were little changedr over the month.
The unemployment rate for Asians was 6.7 percent in May, not seasonally adjusted, up from 3.8 percen t a year earlier. Among the unemployed, the number of job losers and people who completed temporary jobs roseby 732,00 0 in May, to 9.5 million. This group has increasefd by 5.8 million since the start of the The numberof long-termj unemployed – those jobless for 27 weeks or more increased by 268,000 over the month, to 3.9 and has tripled since the start of the The BLS’ May reporf said the jobless rate for business and financial operations hit 4.6 up from 2.7 percent last year, and the rate for professionalk and related occupations hit 4.2 up from 2.5 percent last year.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Downtown Sheraton growing its own herbs - Denver Business Journal:
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The hotel also is working with executives at Philipa Electronics to determine possible CFL or LED technologyg for lighting fixtures that currently work only with traditionaolincandescent bulbs. Other efforts under way at the new hotel include a banquetrecycling program; installment of a filtration syste to purify water and reduce waste; and an internal Greehn Team to identify ways the hoteo can be more sustainable. “In this day and age, it is crucia for all companies to be goodcorporatre citizens.
Since well before the hoteo opened, we have been identifying ways we can reduc our carbon footprint while also operatingg asa first-class hotel,” said Leo general manager of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. The seasonal garden is growing chilies, okra, mint, peppers and a variety of herbas to be used at District Americajn Kitchen andWine Bar, the restaurant locatesd on the bottom floorr of the hotel. Districyt will also return compostable items, such as fruit and vegetable peelings, to Singh Farms wher e it buys some ofits produce. The compostg can then be used by the local farm to aid in the growinhg ofnew produce, continuing a sustainable hotel officials said.
The hotel also is working with executives at Philipa Electronics to determine possible CFL or LED technologyg for lighting fixtures that currently work only with traditionaolincandescent bulbs. Other efforts under way at the new hotel include a banquetrecycling program; installment of a filtration syste to purify water and reduce waste; and an internal Greehn Team to identify ways the hoteo can be more sustainable. “In this day and age, it is crucia for all companies to be goodcorporatre citizens.
Since well before the hoteo opened, we have been identifying ways we can reduc our carbon footprint while also operatingg asa first-class hotel,” said Leo general manager of the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. The seasonal garden is growing chilies, okra, mint, peppers and a variety of herbas to be used at District Americajn Kitchen andWine Bar, the restaurant locatesd on the bottom floorr of the hotel. Districyt will also return compostable items, such as fruit and vegetable peelings, to Singh Farms wher e it buys some ofits produce. The compostg can then be used by the local farm to aid in the growinhg ofnew produce, continuing a sustainable hotel officials said.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Rhythm developer latest to sue would-be buyers - Denver Business Journal:
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, the Brentwood-based developer of the 14-story, 105-uni condo building that came onlindethis spring, filed suit Fridau against four buyers who would not or couldf not close on their The suits, filed in Davidson County Chancery Court, accuse the buyeres of violating the terms of their contractsx and ask for the developer to be awarded the full purchased price of the units, plus legal costs. The units range in price from $317,000 to The sour economy, tight lending conditions for buyersz and a glut of new condos coming onto the markey in the past year have combined to slow salews and create financial headaches for condo There are legal conflictas with reluctant buyers atseveralo Nashville-area high-rise residential developments.
has filed suit against buyerzs who pulled out of purchasing units at the Bristol West End in Midtown Jamison Station in Franklin has successfully forced buyers to the closinf table with suitsagainst them. Icon in the a joint venture of Bristol Developmentand , is also the defendant in several suits by buyers who signed contracte on units there, but claim the developeres were deceptive in their promises and their dealingz regarding the development. Terrazzo in the Gulch has also been sued by buyersa claiming they were misled and that information was notdisclosedf properly. Terrazzo’s developer is Crosland Tennessee.
Severalk local condo developments have been put into receivership by They include the Braxton in Ashland 5th & Main in East Nashville and Rollint Mill Hill in downtown Nashville.
, the Brentwood-based developer of the 14-story, 105-uni condo building that came onlindethis spring, filed suit Fridau against four buyers who would not or couldf not close on their The suits, filed in Davidson County Chancery Court, accuse the buyeres of violating the terms of their contractsx and ask for the developer to be awarded the full purchased price of the units, plus legal costs. The units range in price from $317,000 to The sour economy, tight lending conditions for buyersz and a glut of new condos coming onto the markey in the past year have combined to slow salews and create financial headaches for condo There are legal conflictas with reluctant buyers atseveralo Nashville-area high-rise residential developments.
has filed suit against buyerzs who pulled out of purchasing units at the Bristol West End in Midtown Jamison Station in Franklin has successfully forced buyers to the closinf table with suitsagainst them. Icon in the a joint venture of Bristol Developmentand , is also the defendant in several suits by buyers who signed contracte on units there, but claim the developeres were deceptive in their promises and their dealingz regarding the development. Terrazzo in the Gulch has also been sued by buyersa claiming they were misled and that information was notdisclosedf properly. Terrazzo’s developer is Crosland Tennessee.
Severalk local condo developments have been put into receivership by They include the Braxton in Ashland 5th & Main in East Nashville and Rollint Mill Hill in downtown Nashville.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
House unveils Gulf oil spill fine proposal nearly identical to Senate bill - al.com (blog)
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al.com (blog) | House unveils Gulf oil spill fine proposal nearly identical to Senate bill al.com (blog) (AP Photo) WASHINGTON -- House lawmakers from across the Gulf Coast today unveiled a compromise bill on oil spill fines, which is nearly identical to legislation already through committee in the Senate. The bill differs in some respects from the Senate ... |
Monday, October 3, 2011
Jaguars still trying to find offensive identity - Boston Globe
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Boston Globe | Jaguars still trying to find offensive identity Boston Globe New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) drops back to pass during the first half of an NFL footb » |
Saturday, October 1, 2011
The greening of Catawba Co. - Charlotte Business Journal:
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“It’s smart to develop a new economy bases onrenewable energy,” he says. Millard recently spoke with the Charlotte Business Journal aboutthoss goals. Edited excerpts of that conversation You have added a goal ofrecruiting renewable-energhy companies. What are the initial steps in attaining that goal We need to determine the appropriatw opportunities withinthat sector. For example, our expertise in optical-fibefr manufacturing may give us skill sets or process advantagew that may help us to be more competitiv e inthe silica/photovoltaic manufacturing markets.
We need to determin e where we can be the most competitive and leave the rest for Are there any incentives available specific togreebn industries? There are several. Possiblu more importantly are the opportunitiese provided by programs such asNorth Carolina’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards (which call for power providerz to get 12.5% of their energy from renewable sourcesw by 2025) and examples such as Duke Energy’s solar program. These are clear signals the market is openint upfor renewables. I think we’ll be developin other local and state incentivesx as we learn more about theopportunities we’r seeking and the best way to attrac them.
Why in Catawba County We’re constantly scanning the horizon for new opportunities to creatre investmentand jobs. If we develop targeted encourage our existing supplier base to look for opportunities withinthat market, trainj our manufacturing-oriented work force within that sector and sell effectivelyh to the sector, we can further diversifyt our economy and fulfill the needs of thoss manufacturers. We can do something to help our grandchildren at the same Could this eventually replace the companies that have closeds or downsizedin furniture, textiles and fiber-optics? We’re trying to develop opportunities for all of our companiexs to stay competitive.
Diversified Composites, a Hickorty company, is supplying composite support membersfor wind-turbiner blades being sold around the world. We want to providwe opportunities for existing companies to develop products in new ways for new PPG in Shelby has become a new companyu again in recent months because of thissame
“It’s smart to develop a new economy bases onrenewable energy,” he says. Millard recently spoke with the Charlotte Business Journal aboutthoss goals. Edited excerpts of that conversation You have added a goal ofrecruiting renewable-energhy companies. What are the initial steps in attaining that goal We need to determine the appropriatw opportunities withinthat sector. For example, our expertise in optical-fibefr manufacturing may give us skill sets or process advantagew that may help us to be more competitiv e inthe silica/photovoltaic manufacturing markets.
We need to determin e where we can be the most competitive and leave the rest for Are there any incentives available specific togreebn industries? There are several. Possiblu more importantly are the opportunitiese provided by programs such asNorth Carolina’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards (which call for power providerz to get 12.5% of their energy from renewable sourcesw by 2025) and examples such as Duke Energy’s solar program. These are clear signals the market is openint upfor renewables. I think we’ll be developin other local and state incentivesx as we learn more about theopportunities we’r seeking and the best way to attrac them.
Why in Catawba County We’re constantly scanning the horizon for new opportunities to creatre investmentand jobs. If we develop targeted encourage our existing supplier base to look for opportunities withinthat market, trainj our manufacturing-oriented work force within that sector and sell effectivelyh to the sector, we can further diversifyt our economy and fulfill the needs of thoss manufacturers. We can do something to help our grandchildren at the same Could this eventually replace the companies that have closeds or downsizedin furniture, textiles and fiber-optics? We’re trying to develop opportunities for all of our companiexs to stay competitive.
Diversified Composites, a Hickorty company, is supplying composite support membersfor wind-turbiner blades being sold around the world. We want to providwe opportunities for existing companies to develop products in new ways for new PPG in Shelby has become a new companyu again in recent months because of thissame
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