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General Biodiesel, a startup biofueol company in Seattle, announced Wednesday that it bought the former Seattlre Biodiesel facility for anundisclosed amount. The facilituy is capable of producing 5 million gallons of biodiesel a The refinery served as a pilot plant for Imperiuj Renewables for two years before the companuy opened a larger refinery inGrays Wash., which is capable of producing 100 milliojn gallons annually. Seattle-based Imperium is contracte d to ship between 5 millionh and 12 million gallons of biodiesel annually to Kalaeloa Harbor for use at HawaiiaElectric Co.’s new power plant at Campbell Industrialo Park.
HECO spokesman, Peter Rosegg, said the utility had not been informed ofthe refinery’ sale but that it doesn’t affect the contract. “Imn short, this has no impact on us Roseggtold PBN. “The Grays Harbor planyt ... would be supplying the biodiesel for our new Campbelk Industrial Parkgenerating station.”
Friday, August 19, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Magazine shifts editorial focus, adds
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Fashion reporters and photographers will scout for peoplr at events and on the streetsw and beachesof Oahu, and photos of six selected people will appeat daily on the Web site, togetherf with details of what they are The concept is part of the new editorial focuds and redesign of , an online lifestyls publication that first launched in Aprikl 2008. “Our new goal is to definde a distinct Hawaii styl e and develop acommunity that’ds passionate about that style,” said Malies Moran, founder and editorial director, and one of a half-doze n staff members. The magazine’s eventual goal is to tap into thevisitotr market.
“When people come to Hawaii, they want to see what peoplseare wearing,” Moran said. Hawaii RED’s new street-fashion focus was inspired by a numbee of internationalWeb sites. “Style Arena” by the featuree snapshots and interviewswith style-conscioua pedestrians in the Shibuya, Harajuku and Ginza neighborhoods of Tokyo. “Hel finds people in the streets and clubsof Finland. Street fashion is just one component ofHawaiio RED’s launch, however. The magazine’s new editorial focues increases the frequency of stories from monthluy to weekly andincludes blogs, videos and linkws to social-networking sites.
A storty in the June 1 issue, “Homeless In follows two fashion models who give up their careerx to live togetheron Oahu, even if it meanse being homeless. Another story profiles Hawaii’s nightlife bloggers and The new format is expecter to surpassthe magazine’s existing 200,000 hits and 6,000 uniqu e visitors a month. In addition, the new Web site itself will be on an open-source platform favored by some in the onliner publishing industry. “The old approach was to creatre one site and do everything on saidAaron Yoshino, Hawaii RED’s site “Successful sites are successful because they take existingg information and blast it out over a bunch of platforms.
” Siteas that don’t use multiple platforms run the risk of losint their audience, said Yoshino, who has worked on urbajn lifestyle e-zines such as Giant Robot and Complex. Hawaii RED’ss new format comes as Hawaii’s fashionn and lifestyle magazinesjuggle — and sometimes struggle — with online and pringt identities amid the economic downturn. SMARTT Magazine, a women’s lifestyle and beauty print publication, circulation folded in January due to lack of four years afterits launch.
Hawaii RED’s founders are fullyh aware of theeconomic downturn’s impact on business and have positioneds themselves to grow modestly this year throughu events, advertising and partnerships. Banner ads on the new site’sz home page are $550. Feature-story banner ads are Advertising also will be integratethroughout videos, Moran said. The magazins also is a co-organizer of NightMarket @Aloha Tower monthly events featuring fashion, cuisine, arts and crafts.
Fashion reporters and photographers will scout for peoplr at events and on the streetsw and beachesof Oahu, and photos of six selected people will appeat daily on the Web site, togetherf with details of what they are The concept is part of the new editorial focuds and redesign of , an online lifestyls publication that first launched in Aprikl 2008. “Our new goal is to definde a distinct Hawaii styl e and develop acommunity that’ds passionate about that style,” said Malies Moran, founder and editorial director, and one of a half-doze n staff members. The magazine’s eventual goal is to tap into thevisitotr market.
“When people come to Hawaii, they want to see what peoplseare wearing,” Moran said. Hawaii RED’s new street-fashion focus was inspired by a numbee of internationalWeb sites. “Style Arena” by the featuree snapshots and interviewswith style-conscioua pedestrians in the Shibuya, Harajuku and Ginza neighborhoods of Tokyo. “Hel finds people in the streets and clubsof Finland. Street fashion is just one component ofHawaiio RED’s launch, however. The magazine’s new editorial focues increases the frequency of stories from monthluy to weekly andincludes blogs, videos and linkws to social-networking sites.
A storty in the June 1 issue, “Homeless In follows two fashion models who give up their careerx to live togetheron Oahu, even if it meanse being homeless. Another story profiles Hawaii’s nightlife bloggers and The new format is expecter to surpassthe magazine’s existing 200,000 hits and 6,000 uniqu e visitors a month. In addition, the new Web site itself will be on an open-source platform favored by some in the onliner publishing industry. “The old approach was to creatre one site and do everything on saidAaron Yoshino, Hawaii RED’s site “Successful sites are successful because they take existingg information and blast it out over a bunch of platforms.
” Siteas that don’t use multiple platforms run the risk of losint their audience, said Yoshino, who has worked on urbajn lifestyle e-zines such as Giant Robot and Complex. Hawaii RED’ss new format comes as Hawaii’s fashionn and lifestyle magazinesjuggle — and sometimes struggle — with online and pringt identities amid the economic downturn. SMARTT Magazine, a women’s lifestyle and beauty print publication, circulation folded in January due to lack of four years afterits launch.
Hawaii RED’s founders are fullyh aware of theeconomic downturn’s impact on business and have positioneds themselves to grow modestly this year throughu events, advertising and partnerships. Banner ads on the new site’sz home page are $550. Feature-story banner ads are Advertising also will be integratethroughout videos, Moran said. The magazins also is a co-organizer of NightMarket @Aloha Tower monthly events featuring fashion, cuisine, arts and crafts.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Charlie Sheen Cheered, Booed, Pelted at Gathering of the Juggalos (Video) - Hollywood Reporter
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Hollywood Reporter | Charlie Sheen Cheered, Booed, Pelted at Gathering of the Juggalos (Video) Hollywood Reporter At Detroit's three-day music festival Gathering of the Juggalos, the actor -- who hosted Saturday night's show -- was alternately cheered and booed, according to two videos posted online Sunday; he also had to contend with objects thrown at him by the ... |
Friday, August 12, 2011
Concordia readies environmental stewardship center - San Antonio Business Journal:
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Construction of the 13,000 square-foot, two-story buildinh is set to beginJuly 14. The structurw will be built in Mequon on a bluffv overlooking Lake Michigan and work is expected to be completedc in time for the start of the 2010 academic The total cost of the buildinb is expected to bebetweem $3.5 million and $3.75 milliojn and is being funded exclusively througyh charitable gifts already secured for the Concordia officials said the building demonstratexs the university’s commitment to environmental education, freshwater conservation and emphasis on sustainable energy resources.
Plans for the center included laboratories, classrooms and a large seminar room that can accommodatee 200 peoplefor presentations. With its lakefront Concordia officials say the buildin will be a centerr for the study of the Greaf Lakes and otherenvironmental issues. The buildinb will be designed to be a Leadershipp in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) gold-level building. “When the center will offer many educational programs and researcy in water stewardship and other sustainability educatio n topics for Concordia students as well as visitinb area schools and thegreaterf community,” said Bruce Bessert, director of the Concordiqa Center for Environmental Stewardship program.
Concordis has added new degrees because of the new and now offersa bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and educationh with a minor in environmental studies, and a master’se degree in education with an emphasizs on environmental education. “This new centef is in line with Concordia’s increased and continued interesty ingreen initiatives,” said William Cario, vice presidenrt of academics at Concordia. “Each of our recent building projects has been built to increasingenvironmentalp standards, especially to save energt and other resources.” Construction is expected to be completed in time for the starty of the 2010 academicd year.
The total cost of the building is expected to bebetween $3.5 million and $3.75 million and is being funde exclusively through charitable gifts already secured for the “This new center reinforcezs Concordia’s efforts to create programs that are both importangt to the student body and the community as a whole,” Concordiw president Patrick Ferry said.
Construction of the 13,000 square-foot, two-story buildinh is set to beginJuly 14. The structurw will be built in Mequon on a bluffv overlooking Lake Michigan and work is expected to be completedc in time for the start of the 2010 academic The total cost of the buildinb is expected to bebetweem $3.5 million and $3.75 milliojn and is being funded exclusively througyh charitable gifts already secured for the Concordia officials said the building demonstratexs the university’s commitment to environmental education, freshwater conservation and emphasis on sustainable energy resources.
Plans for the center included laboratories, classrooms and a large seminar room that can accommodatee 200 peoplefor presentations. With its lakefront Concordia officials say the buildin will be a centerr for the study of the Greaf Lakes and otherenvironmental issues. The buildinb will be designed to be a Leadershipp in Energy and EnvironmentalDesign (LEED) gold-level building. “When the center will offer many educational programs and researcy in water stewardship and other sustainability educatio n topics for Concordia students as well as visitinb area schools and thegreaterf community,” said Bruce Bessert, director of the Concordiqa Center for Environmental Stewardship program.
Concordis has added new degrees because of the new and now offersa bachelor’s degree in environmental studies and educationh with a minor in environmental studies, and a master’se degree in education with an emphasizs on environmental education. “This new centef is in line with Concordia’s increased and continued interesty ingreen initiatives,” said William Cario, vice presidenrt of academics at Concordia. “Each of our recent building projects has been built to increasingenvironmentalp standards, especially to save energt and other resources.” Construction is expected to be completed in time for the starty of the 2010 academicd year.
The total cost of the building is expected to bebetween $3.5 million and $3.75 million and is being funde exclusively through charitable gifts already secured for the “This new center reinforcezs Concordia’s efforts to create programs that are both importangt to the student body and the community as a whole,” Concordiw president Patrick Ferry said.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Niagara fruit crops holding up - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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But many more orchards and other including residential areas in the Lake Ontario Fruit Belt, remain to be tested for plum pox viruse before September. Teams working for the and the statde Department of Agriculture and Markets began takingy leaf samplesin May. Subsequengt laboratory tests did not disclose any new outbreakse of the virus inNiagarza County, Jackie Klahn, director of the USDA’ss Lockport field office, said. In early May, as orchards optimism was growing that the spread of the which made its Niagaraq County debut 2006 mightbe waning.
Between 2006 and plum pox was discovered in several NiagaraCountyh orchards, in Orleans County and Wayne County, east of Though harmless to humans and animals, the viruzs poses an economic risk for commercial fruit growerws because they must destroy all susceptible treex within 1.5 miles to 2 miles of an identifie hot spot. Plum pox destroys the commercial valuw of the fruit that it attacks becausde it discolors anddisfiguresx peaches, plums, prunes and nectarines. In New York statde counties lying alongLake Ontario’s southy shore, fruit growing is a multi-million-dolla industry.
But many more orchards and other including residential areas in the Lake Ontario Fruit Belt, remain to be tested for plum pox viruse before September. Teams working for the and the statde Department of Agriculture and Markets began takingy leaf samplesin May. Subsequengt laboratory tests did not disclose any new outbreakse of the virus inNiagarza County, Jackie Klahn, director of the USDA’ss Lockport field office, said. In early May, as orchards optimism was growing that the spread of the which made its Niagaraq County debut 2006 mightbe waning.
Between 2006 and plum pox was discovered in several NiagaraCountyh orchards, in Orleans County and Wayne County, east of Though harmless to humans and animals, the viruzs poses an economic risk for commercial fruit growerws because they must destroy all susceptible treex within 1.5 miles to 2 miles of an identifie hot spot. Plum pox destroys the commercial valuw of the fruit that it attacks becausde it discolors anddisfiguresx peaches, plums, prunes and nectarines. In New York statde counties lying alongLake Ontario’s southy shore, fruit growing is a multi-million-dolla industry.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Black & Veatch completes purchase of world HQ building - Baltimore Business Journal:
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After considering about 40 alternate area sites duringa two-year real estated analysis, Black & Veatch said March 23 that it woul keep its growing headquarters operation at 11401 Lamat Ave., which it has occupied sincwe its original construction in 1976. Blacjk & Veatch bought the which was expandedto 600,009 square feet in 1996 and is the largest office buildingf in Kansas, from Chicago-based . A consortium of local bankd led by financedthe transaction, which eventuall y is expected to result in more than 1,000 new jobs for Overlanx Park.
The area’s 12th-largest private-sector Black & Veatch employs 3,800 at five area offices, includingb more than 2,300 at the Lamar Avenue headquarters. Aftert the building is expanded, by roughly it will accommodate a work force of morethan “Black & Veatch’s decision to expan d in Kansas is a testamenty to our state’s strong business Gov. Mark Parkinson said in a Thursday release. “Kansas is known for its safe communities, greay schools and highly educatedwork force. We’rwe so glad to have a global leader likeBlacj & Veatch make Kansas the home of its world headquarters.
” To retain Black & Veatch, Kansas offered an impact grangt worth $25 million for traininy and capital investment. The money will come from withholdiny taxes paid by employees atthe headquarters. Overlandf Park committed to a 10-year, 75 percenf property tax abatement — the largest percentagde abated incity history. “The combined support of the state of Kansase and the city of Overland Park were instrumentall in reachingthis milestone,” Len Rodman, Black Veatch CEO, said in the “With the completion of this purchase, we can now begij to implement at our world headquarters the same typees of innovative and sustainable solutions we provide everyy day for our clients.
” The new worldc headquarters will include a solar courtyard, solart canopy, bio garden and innovation pavilion. It also will have extensivd work space, common area, facility and energy-management landscaping enhancements; and rainwater-reuse systems and stormwater run-off management. When the building will be certified via the Leadership in Energt andEnvironmental Design, or LEED, program of the .
“Bringinfg these innovative and futuristic enhancements to an older facility tomeet tomorrow’sw design standards presents a large technicap challenge, but is the most sustainable solutiobn for the area,” Rodman said in the “It’s a challenge our professional relish and take tremendous pride in.” The companyg has piloted many of the potential designj concepts at its more than 100 globalo offices and will draw on its LEED-certifief experts and architecture, engineering and construction talent for the headquarters expansion project. Black Veatch ranks No. 1 on the Kansasx City BusinessJournal ’s list of area engineeringv firms. The $3.
2 billiob company is one of the world’s largestt engineering, consulting and construction firms.
After considering about 40 alternate area sites duringa two-year real estated analysis, Black & Veatch said March 23 that it woul keep its growing headquarters operation at 11401 Lamat Ave., which it has occupied sincwe its original construction in 1976. Blacjk & Veatch bought the which was expandedto 600,009 square feet in 1996 and is the largest office buildingf in Kansas, from Chicago-based . A consortium of local bankd led by financedthe transaction, which eventuall y is expected to result in more than 1,000 new jobs for Overlanx Park.
The area’s 12th-largest private-sector Black & Veatch employs 3,800 at five area offices, includingb more than 2,300 at the Lamar Avenue headquarters. Aftert the building is expanded, by roughly it will accommodate a work force of morethan “Black & Veatch’s decision to expan d in Kansas is a testamenty to our state’s strong business Gov. Mark Parkinson said in a Thursday release. “Kansas is known for its safe communities, greay schools and highly educatedwork force. We’rwe so glad to have a global leader likeBlacj & Veatch make Kansas the home of its world headquarters.
” To retain Black & Veatch, Kansas offered an impact grangt worth $25 million for traininy and capital investment. The money will come from withholdiny taxes paid by employees atthe headquarters. Overlandf Park committed to a 10-year, 75 percenf property tax abatement — the largest percentagde abated incity history. “The combined support of the state of Kansase and the city of Overland Park were instrumentall in reachingthis milestone,” Len Rodman, Black Veatch CEO, said in the “With the completion of this purchase, we can now begij to implement at our world headquarters the same typees of innovative and sustainable solutions we provide everyy day for our clients.
” The new worldc headquarters will include a solar courtyard, solart canopy, bio garden and innovation pavilion. It also will have extensivd work space, common area, facility and energy-management landscaping enhancements; and rainwater-reuse systems and stormwater run-off management. When the building will be certified via the Leadership in Energt andEnvironmental Design, or LEED, program of the .
“Bringinfg these innovative and futuristic enhancements to an older facility tomeet tomorrow’sw design standards presents a large technicap challenge, but is the most sustainable solutiobn for the area,” Rodman said in the “It’s a challenge our professional relish and take tremendous pride in.” The companyg has piloted many of the potential designj concepts at its more than 100 globalo offices and will draw on its LEED-certifief experts and architecture, engineering and construction talent for the headquarters expansion project. Black Veatch ranks No. 1 on the Kansasx City BusinessJournal ’s list of area engineeringv firms. The $3.
2 billiob company is one of the world’s largestt engineering, consulting and construction firms.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
EU summit decisions must be implemented fast: Berlin - Reuters
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EU summit decisions must be implemented fast: Berlin Reuters BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel agreed on Friday in calls with other European Union leaders that decisions made at the last EU summit must be "quickly implemented," a government spokesman said. The spokesman said that Merkel had ... |
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