Jakubauskas claimed by Pirates Nov 21, 2009
The Mariners lost another pitcher earlier in the day, when the Red Sox claimed Robert Manual, a right-hander acquired from the Reds on July 29 for outfielder Wladimir Balentien ... Acquired in the three-team, 12-player trade at last year's Winter Meetings in Las Vegas, the 22-year-old Carrera led the Southern League with a. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Royals ink Campillo to Minors deal Nov 21, 2009
79 ERA. He was acquired by the Mariners in 2005 and later that year underwent Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. In 2007, while pitching for Tacoma, he led the Pacific Coast League with a 3. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Nationals top pick Strasburg won't need surgery Nov 21, 2009
Reliever Aaron Heilman was acquired Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks from the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects. Get sports updates. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Sears Tower plot ringleader sentenced Nov 21, 2009
Top US officials acknowledged at the time that the Sears Tower and FBI plots never got past the discussion stage and the group never acquired the means to carry out such audacious attacks. The case was viewed as a prime example of the post-9/11 law enforcement strategy of stopping terror plots in the earliest possible stages, before the proverbial fuse is lit. (Boston Globe)
Gene Ritvo, photographer and lover of antique cars, 74 Nov 21, 2009
He acquired his first Morgan after he married. His passion for photography bloomed in his teens after an uncle gave him a Kodak camera. (Boston Globe)
Sustainable Farming May Help Maintain Healthy Climate Nov 21, 2009
To accomplish this, the authors acquired a varied set of soil samples with different sand, silt and clay compositions from the Natural Resources Conservation Service and tested them against numerous laser wavelength and energies. "We found that LIBS is a promising technique that provides a robust method for the sampling of soil carbon, relying solely on technology that can be taken to the field," Martin said. (Science Daily)
Odyssey Marine Exploration Acquires Stake in Venture to Pursue Exploration of Deep-Ocean Gold and Copper Deposits Nov 21, 2009
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Odyssey Marine Exploration, Inc. (NasdaqCM:OMEX), a pioneer in the field of deep-ocean shipwreck exploration, has acquired a minority interest in SMM Project LLC, a company funded by a group of investors to bring together the exclusive licenses and skills of world renowned deep-ocean geologist Dr. Timothy McConachy of Bluewater Metals, the deep-ocean survey and exploration expertise of Odyssey, and the offshore coring and mining expertise of Robert Goodden. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
One of a kind store owner to close shop Nov 21, 2009
As he passes through the antiques he tells stories about where theyre from and how he acquired them. An English mantle, dating into the 1800s and soon to be in a home contracted by George Fuller, was nabbed from the old Hard Rock Caf in Dallas. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
What's in the Senate Health Bill for You? Nov 21, 2009
My question is then: "What is the government going to pay for all these perks when there is no person working in the future? Right now, what's in the Obama & company health care bill for me is higher taxes and future bankruptcy of the economy. I am learning to speak Chinese. So should each of you if this passes. by reveal4 November 20, 2009 7:04 PM EST Reform is sending a message to Wall Street to stop ripping us off. Rich folks will pay for reform, not the average Joe. Rich folks have earned... (CBS News -- Early Show)
More than meets the eye Nov 21, 2009
Im weary of acquired knowledge so Id rather experiment and create my own tools for helping people. . (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Drug-resistant swine flu hits UK Nov 21, 2009
Three appear to have acquired the infection in hospital. They are thought to be the first confirmed cases of person-to-person transmission of a Tamiflu-resistant strain in the world. (BBC News -- UK)
Marlins add five to fill up 40-man roster Nov 21, 2009
Ceda was acquired from the Cubs in the deal that sent former closer Kevin Gregg to Chicago last offseason, but he missed the entire 2009 season because of shoulder surgery. The 22-year-old from the Dominican Republic sports a 3. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Hospital set to grow Nov 21, 2009
Mount Carmel acquired the land and operations for $96. 6 million three years later. (Columbus Business First, OH)
AngloGold Ashanti Announces Acquisition of Shares in Commander Goldfields Ltd. Nov 21, 2009
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA--(Marketwire - Nov. 20, 2009) - AngloGold Ashanti Limited (NYSE: - ; JSE:ANG) is pleased to announce that it has acquired, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ashanti Goldfields Services Limited ("Ashanti") 6 St. James Place, London, SW1A 1NP, United Kingdom, 10,000,000 units in Commander Resources Inc. ("Commander") through a non-brokered private placement ... Ashanti acquired the securities for investment purposes only and may, depending upon market and other... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Trelawney Announces Board Appointment Nov 21, 2009
The Company's current focus is directed towards the development and continued exploration of its newly acquired Chester Project, located in Chester Township 20 kilometres southwest of Gogama, Ontario. Shares Issued: 39,647,591. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Beware the populist approach to 00004000reform Nov 20, 2009
Private-equity firms did not just buy more businesses - they acquired huge companies such as Hospital Corporation of America. Bain and other firms bought HCA in a $31 billion deal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Logo Rounds Out 2009 With the Launch of Its Online 'Year in Review' Video Hub for Lesbian and Gay Visitors and Their Family and Friends Nov 20, 2009
"* According to Comscore, through October, 2009.About Logo:Logo is the world's leading ad-supported cable, satellite, online, mobile and digital entertainment gay and lesbian-themed network, from MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: - , - ). Launched in 2005, Logo's cable channel is in more than 39 million homes across the United States and is complemented by a federation of online properties, including , , , , , and . Logo's content is distributed across all leading download-to-own, streaming... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Outdoor Channel Holdings Announces Management Changes at its Winnercomm Inc. Business Segment Nov 20, 2009
Outdoor Channel Holdings acquired certain assets of Winnercomm Inc. and its related entities in January of 2009. About Outdoor Channel Holdings, Inc.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AOL to cut a third of its jobs Nov 20, 2009
It was unclear how the cuts would impact Baltimore-based , which AOL acquired in 2004 for $435 million in cash as it shifted its business model from one reliant on Internet access to one that made money delivering online ads. CEO Tim Armstrong is. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
GSI Group Finalizes Agreement With Noteholders to Significantly Reduce Its Debt Nov 20, 2009
- To Implement Pre-Arranged Debt-for-Equity Restructuring, Three Corporate Entities File for Chapter 11 Reorganization - Operations will continue in normal course - Company has ample liquidity. " "We are confident that going into this reorganization process with a pre-agreed upon plan with our noteholders and adequate liquidity will enable us to implement our restructuring in an efficient and timely manner. (Canada Newswire)
Jury orders city to pay $1.6 million for wetlands propertyProperty was condemned by city in September 2007 Nov 20, 2009
56 million for ownership of 60 acres it acquired through eminent domain, according to court documents. A Klamath County Circuit Court jury determined the fair cash market value of 60 acres of land near Lake Ewauna was $1. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Jewelers join the fight against Pebble Nov 20, 2009
Recently, we've acquired unexpected, but welcome, allies. At the invitation of Bristol Bay families and fishermen, a growing coalition of leading U.S. and U.K. jewelers have joined our effort to protect Bristol Bay salmon fisheries threatened by the Pebble project: They will refuse to buy any gold mined there. (Anchorage Daily News)
Florida Family of 3 Blindfolded, Held Captive for 3 Days Nov 20, 2009
The home invaders targeted the family and knew a lot about them, according to police, but investigators did not say how the information was acquired. Morais, 48, is the president of RLM Trucks Carrier. (Fox News)
Can the Postal Service be Saved? Nov 20, 2009
Act like a business: Spin Off the postal business to function as its own entity, or to be acquired by investors. Just give everyone that paid taxes for the past "x" years a share of stock in the entity equal to one share for each year of paid taxes, spin if off at the end of the fiscal year, and let it go. (CBS News)
Click to read:14 Percent of U.S. Homeowners In Peril Nov 20, 2009
14 Percent of U.S. Homeowners In Peril - CBS News. WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2009. (CBS News)
LSI moving forward on international expansion Nov 20, 2009
The project s lighting system was developed by LSI s Montreal-based LSI Saco Technologies subsidiary that it acquired in 2006. This will be the anchor for the LSI reputation worldwide, said Ready, who told shareholders he expects the U.S. economy will fall into a second recession and that it will be at least two years before its traditional U.S. market bounces back. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
NuLoch Resources Releases Q3 2009 Financial Results Nov 20, 2009
- On August 14, 2009, acquired a 200 boe/d company in an all-share transaction and posted an extraordinary gain of $2,281,000 resulting in net income of $1,780,000 in the quarter ... In October 2009, the Company acquired interests in 31 producing oil wells and a working interest of approximately 10% in over 240,000 acres of largely contiguous lands in North Dakota ... Most of the acquired oil production comes from a group of Three Forks Sanish wells drilled over the last several years in the... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Iran rejects key part of nuclear deal Nov 20, 2009
" inspectors visited the newly revealed facility last month, according to the report. During a meeting in Tehran, Iranian officials told the inspectors that construction of the site had begun during late 2007, the report said, and it would not be operational until 2011. However, the IAEA inspectors told Iran that "it had acquired commercially available satellite imagery of the site indicating that there had been construction at the site between 2002 and 2004, and that construction activities... (CNN -- World)
Lakeside Occupational buys Orlando clinics Nov 20, 2009
Lakeside acquired Mainstreet Physicians, Regency Family Medical Center, Lakepoint Family Medical Center and Ocoee Family Medical Center. All had common majority ownership by Diana Gauchat, president of Family Medical Centers, and by Dr. Arlene Palazzolo, the medical director of the clinics, a release said. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
MLB Insiders: Pittsburgh Pirates Nov 19, 2009
RHP recently participated in a conditioning camp at PNC Park and admitted making the transition from reliever to starter just before being acquired from the Cubs in a July 30 trade took its toll ... INF/OF Delwyn Young, on losing his starting second base job when the Pirates acquired 2B Akinori Iwamura from Tampa Bay in a trade on Nov. 3. (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)
Pagliuca propelled by corporate mind, personal touch Nov 19, 2009
But some also carried harsh consequences for the acquired companies and their employees, causing factories to shut down and scores of people to lose their jobs, even, at times, as Bain and its partners made millions ... The drawback for the acquired company is that it is forced to borrow to pay the dividend, leaving it with a heavier debt load and little margin for error in case of a sudden market disruption or economic downturn. (Boston Globe)
Teen reading group in Duxbury stages mock sword fights for fund-raiser Nov 19, 2009
Cardboard tube weapons will be provided (750 tubes have been acquired from Marshall Paper Tube Co. in Canton). Would-be warriors are encouraged to make shields and armor out of cardboard and duct tape. (Boston Globe)
At Montrose School, in BC grad’s book, women express faith in Opus Dei Nov 19, 2009
A strong brew, definitely an acquired taste, and clearly not for everyone, Allen wrote in his 2005 book on the group, which he billed as the most controversial force in the Catholic Church. Opus Dei might have remained out of the limelight indefinitely if not for Brown s novel, which in 2006 was made into a hit movie starring Tom Hanks. (Boston Globe)
Price for American Water offering set Nov 19, 2009
If the underwriters exercise the option, RWE will be left with no shares of American Water, which it acquired and 2003 and decided to sell two years later. RWE will gross nearly $809 million from the offering, nearly $890 million if the underwriters fully exercise their option. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Stevenson University hires football coach Nov 19, 2009
Ever since we acquired the former Ravens facility for our Owings Mills campus, football seemed like an inevitability for us, Stevenson President Kevin J. Manning said in a statement. Our strong men s and women s programs add vibrancy to our institution and attract students from around the region. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Surplus and capital formation Nov 19, 2009
Land reform took the path of paying financial compensation to landlords, and redistributing the land thus acquired through the market by selling to those who had money to buy ... 45 acres) was acquired and redistributed to the tenants on it at a nominal payment, while absentee landlords were not allowed to keep even one cho, but had to surrender all their land for redistribution. (Asia Times Online)
Secrecy shrouds Iran's contingency centers Nov 19, 2009
The agency said it had "informed Iran that it had acquired commercially available satellite imagery of the site indicating that there had been construction at the site between 2002 and 2004, and that construction activities were resumed in 2006 and had continued to date.". The IAEA apparently intended to convey the idea that this was construction on a second enrichment plant. (Asia Times Online)
Residential design for persons with neurological disability Nov 19, 2009
Lastly, Laura Kiser, OTR/L and Dr. Zasler provide an overview of practical residential design recommendations for persons with acquired brain injury (ABI). The issue also includes a listing of extensive web-based resources that provide further information to facilitate design decisions and their implementation. (EurekAlert!)
A Novel Protective Prion Protein Variant and Kuru Exposure Nov 19, 2009
Conclusions The 127V polymorphism is an acquired prion disease resistance factor selected during the kuru epidemic, rather than a pathogenic mutation that could have triggered the kuru epidemic. Variants at codons 127 and 129 of PRNP demonstrate the population genetic response to an epidemic of prion disease and represent a powerful episode of recent selection in humans. (New England Journal of Medicine)
If Byrd leaves, Rangers have options Nov 19, 2009
The Giants have also told Randy Winn that they are not going to re-sign him and Mike Cameron is looking for a job now that the Brewers have acquired Carlos Gomez from the Twins for shortstop J.J. Hardy. Both are expected to be of interest to the Rangers. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
FDA panel OKs new kids pneumococcal shot Nov 19, 2009
New York-based Pfizer acquired Prevnar from Wyeth, as part of a $68 billion buyout that closed last month. Prevnar has been on the market for more than nine years and is on sale in 95 countries. (MSNBC -- Health)
Grant will help buy buildings in flood plain Nov 19, 2009
Haugom said her office has acquired 30 flood-prone Jefferson County properties in 14 years. And these are properties we don't have to worry about anymore, she said. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Oscar Pistorius' artificial limbs give him clear, major advantage for sprint running Nov 18, 2009
Weyand and Bundle were the first two authors of the study publishing the test results acquired as part of the legal appeal process undertaken after the governing body of Track and Field the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) banned Pistorius from able-bodied track competitions, including the Olympics. In banning Pistorius, the IAAF had concluded on the basis of other data that Pistorius' J-shaped, artificial lower limbs, called "Cheetahs," gave him a competitive... (EurekAlert!)
Indians have roster calls to make Nov 18, 2009
The Indians acquired the middle infielder as part of the trade that sent Cliff Lee to the Phillies. And while Donald's progress was hampered by a back injury that cut his season short at Columbus, he could still compete to be a part of the Indians' middle infield out of Spring Training or in the first half. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Extra! You May Have to Start Paying Extra! Nov 18, 2009
Long before Murdoch acquired it, the Wall Street Journal had been able to get away with charging because its financial content is unique. But what works for the Wall Street Journal isn't going to work for Murdoch's New York Post readers. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Dr. John Galgiani (right) is director of the Valley Fever Center for Excellence. Photo by Ellen Sussman / Special to the Green Valley News Nov 18, 2009
Ohrbach called Valley Fever seriously underrated, and said 30 percent of commonly acquired pneumonia cases are actually Valley Fever. People more likely to get seriously ill from the fungal disease are African-Americans and Filipinos, pregnant women, those with HIV, AIDS, cancer, diabetes and those who have had organ or bone marrow transplants. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Beam to close Cincinnati plant Nov 18, 2009
Beam acquired the facility from in 1986. National Distillers began producing DeKuyper cordials there in the mid-1940s at what was originally the. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Kudzu Compound Could Help Alcoholics Quit Drinking Nov 18, 2009
The company decided to continue the study after it acquired CV Therapeutics, which initiated the study, Kaiser said in an e-mail. The report by Diamond, professor emeritus of neurology, neuroscience, and cellular and molecular pharmacology at the University of California-San Francisco, and Li, former director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, appears in November's Alcoholism: Clinical & Environmental Research. (W-USA News, DC)
New South Wales May Favor Power Assets Share Sale After Barring Snowy Bid Nov 18, 2009
If Snowy Hydro cant bid, its customers EnergyAustralia, Integral Energy and Country Energy may be acquired by competitors AGL Energy Ltd. and Origin Energy Ltd., potentially reducing revenue by 30 percent to 40 percent over a five- to 10- year period, he said. and , Australias two biggest power and gas retailers, have said they are interested in the New South Wales assets. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Shorthanded Warriors fall Nov 18, 2009
The guard, who was acquired Monday from Charlotte in the Stephen Jackson trade, will miss at least a month and could miss the rest of the season if screws and casting are needed. Bell injured his wrist when it bent awkwardly while he tried to grab a loose ball Oct. 16. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ravaged Warriors dress only eight Nov 18, 2009
The Warriors, ravaged by injuries and illness, dressed the league minimum eight players against the Cavaliers, including newly acquired guard , who is expected to have wrist surgery next week. Bell and were acquired from Charlotte on Monday for and. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Warriors thumbnails Nov 18, 2009
Miscellany: The Warriors hope newly acquired Raja Bell will help shore up a defense that is allowing an NBA-high 113 ... He was acquired Monday from Charlotte with Vladimir Radmanovic for disgruntled swingman Stephen Jackson and Acie Law. (Boston Globe)
Management idea: Talent Nov 17, 2009
Many companies found themselves training employees only for them to go on and sell their acquired skills to their rivals. So now they look for talent that is ready-made. (The Economist)
Airgas acquires Tri-Tech Nov 17, 2009
has acquired the assets and operations of , a Tampa-based distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases and related supplies. The acquired business, which has 16 locations throughout Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina, generates about $31 million in annual revenue, a release said ... Twelve of the acquired locations have been integrated into Airgas South, and four have been integrated into Airgas National Welders. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Verisk Analytics, Inc. Reports Third-Quarter 2009 Financial Results Nov 17, 2009
"Recent business achievements also highlight our ability to deliver on the Verisk strategy of using innovative approaches to risk analysis to grow our presence in new end markets. In 2009, we have continued to invest in new product development, announced a launch of our important partnership with MERSCORP, Inc. in mortgage fraud analytics to create a nationwide fraud database, and acquired two companies, TierMed and D2Hawkeye, in the healthcare analytics space. At the same time, we continue to... (Primezone Releases)
Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin Inc. to Improve Capital Position With Sale of 11 AnchorBank Branches to Royal Credit Union Nov 17, 2009
All of the offices being sold were acquired by AnchorBank in its 2008 acquisition of S&C Banco. "Beyond the key outcomes of shrinking assets and improving capital ratios, this sale will also allow AnchorBank to further reduce core operating expenses and to identify potential areas for additional cost savings in a streamlined branch network," added Bauer. (Primezone Releases)
The Garibaldi Group/CORFAC International Announces Lease Signings Totalling 18,000 Square Feet at the Warren Office Center Nov 17, 2009
Over the past five years the firm has acquired twenty-four properties along the Boston-Washington, D.C. corridor. About Accordia Realty Ventures, LLC. (Primezone Releases)
Tigers won't pursue Washburn, Huff Nov 17, 2009
The Tigers acquired Washburn from Seattle at the non-waiver Trade Deadline on July 31, but knee problems hampered him in August and September until the Tigers shut him down for the final couple weeks. He posted a 1-3 record and 7. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Reds bringing back catcher Hernandez Nov 17, 2009
Acquired last winter from the Orioles in a trade for utility player Ryan Freel and two prospects, Hernandez batted. 258 with five home runs and 37 RBIs in 81 games during his first season with the Reds. (MLB.com -- Cincinnati Reds)
King 3Q profit falls on charges, but tops forecast Nov 17, 2009
King recorded $96 million in revenue from its animal health business, which it acquired in the Alpharma deal. Its Meridian unit gained 6 percent to $72 million. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Iran: IAEA seeks answers Nov 17, 2009
The agency said it had acquired satellite images indicating some sort of construction work had taken place there between 2002 and 2004 and had resumed in 2006. A back-up plant. (iAfrica.com)
Common cold may explain HIV vaccine trial’s failure Nov 17, 2009
The vaccine was intended to block the spread of HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, which causes AIDS. But the test was canceled after volunteers who got the shots were more likely to become infected with acquired immune deficiency syndrome than those who got a dummy shot. The problem, which could hamper efforts to stifle the spread of HIV in developing countries, may have been that the vaccine used the common adenovirus to carry HIV material around the body to help the immune system recognize... (Boston Globe)
Must We Bear Hugs? Nov 17, 2009
To begin, I got a beautiful full C cup breast augmentation, later I acquired lovely rounded buttocks implants and at 56 I had a partial facelift that left my face looking as young as I feel, which borders on forty. My students at school think I look in my twenties and everyone thinks I look super sexy and natural. (Slate)
Private equity, public pain Nov 17, 2009
Private-equity firms didn t just buy more businesses, they acquired huge companies like Hospital Corp. of America. Bain and other firms bought HCA in a $31 billion deal. (Boston Globe)
Dell, ACS eye health IT growth Nov 17, 2009
Another key player in health IT, Dallas-based Affiliated Computer Services, is being acquired by Xerox Corp. in a deal that should wrap up during first quarter of 2010. ACS has 76,000 employees worldwide and generated 2008 revenue of about $6. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
