Friday, October 19, 2012

TCN Worldwide Announces New Affiliate in Greater Chicago Marketplace

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"We are extremely pleased to be joiningTCN Worldwide, one of the industry'x largest commercial real estate This new partnership with TCN Worldwidew will provide our organization with the abilityu to offer clients an expanded arrah of services on a local, national and international basis, " commented , principal and co-founder, Entre Commercial Realty/TCN Worldwide. "It is a great pleasure to welcomr EntreCommercial Realty/TCN Worldwidre to our organization," stated H.
Ross Ford of TCN "Entre Commercial Realty/TCN Worldwide is a recognized leader within the Chicago marketplace and a perfectr example of the type of strontg independent firm we attract to TCN AtTCN Worldwide, the key to our success remains our abilitt to provide our membera with the tools they need to compete more effectively within this competitive industry." , principal and Entre Commercial Realty/TCN Worldwide, added, "Our new affiliation with TCN Worldwided will result in enhanced services and greater markef coverage for our firm. We are extremely optimistiv this alliance with TCN Worldwide will producrsignificant results.
" Entre Commercial Realty LLC is a cutting-edged firm providing superior real estate services to middle-market businessee and investment groups. Our name reflectsd our approach - entrepreneurial. By thinking creativeluy and taking a proactive and aggressive approach to our we are able to stay one step ahead of our competition and provide a superiotr level of service toour clients, which ultimatelgy adds value to their business endeavors. For more informatio on Entre Commercial Realty/TCN Worldwide visif their websiteat . TCN Worldwide, a consortiukm of independent commercial real estate provides complete integrated real estatre solutions locallyand internationally. With approximatelt $20.
7 billion in annual transactions and over 80 millionm square feet of spaceunder management, the organizatiohn ranks as one of the largest service providersd in the industry. An extensiv e range of real estate services coupledx with a personal commitment to exceed client expectationsx is what allows TCN Worldwide to be a leader withinj the commercial realestate industry. Formedr in 1989, TCN Worldwide is comprisefd ofover 1,200 commercial real estate professionals servinh more than 200 primary and secondary markete worldwide. For more information on TCN Worldwide, contact H. Ross Ford Claudisa E. Crow at 972-769-8701 or visit .
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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Lennar: 400 homes have Chinese drywall - Birmingham Business Journal:

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One of the nation’s largest homebuilders, Lennart (NYSE: LEN) said the homes were built primarilgy in 2006 and 2007 and make up a smallkpercentage – 2.1 percent in the state and 0.5 of percen nationwide – of the total homews delivered. The company said it has put asidrenearly $40 million in warranty reserve to pay for the and that, as of May 31, thosr reserves, net of payments, was $34.4 million. The company said it has $20.
67 million receivable to pay for damages under its insurance coverage and it is seeking reimbursementfrom subcontractors, insurerz and others for cost it expects to incur to investigatd and repair any damage, according to the In addition, as of July 10, the companyu said it was aware of 41 Florids state court lawsuits and two federao class actions that had been filec against it by those impacted by the defective drywall. The federapl cases have been consolidatee toa multi-district court in Lennar said it has fileds suit in Miami-Dade Circuit Courft against the entire supply including the Chinese and German manufacturerss of the defective drywall.
It also has mover to stop all 41 stat ecourt actions, allowing builders to make the Shares were down 23 cents to $8.09 in morning The 52-week high was $16.90 on 19. The 52-week low was $3.42 on Nov. 21.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Seniors spend hundreds unnecessarily on Medicare: study - Reuters

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Seniors spend hundreds unnecessarily on Medicare: study

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(The writer is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. For more from Mark Miller, see link.reuters.com/qyk97s). By Mark Miller. CHICAGO (Reuters) - Seniors are wasting hundreds of dollars annually on Medicare Part D prescription drug ...



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Monday, October 15, 2012

Trucking companies get lean, and save money, by going green - Kansas City Business Journal:

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Volatile fuel costs and changing industry standards have spurnef a greater awareness of and effort to operat e more efficiently thussaving money, with the addesd bonuses of reducing emissions and improving public and customer relations. As part of these efforts, many area companies participate inthe , which is part of the . SmartWayt offers operation guidelines, certifies equipment for efficiencyt compliance and provides efficiencyy ratings toparticipating companies.
The SmartWay program both identifies fuel saviny strategies and provides tools for measuring and enactingthos strategies, says Rick vice president of loss preventionn at “We’ve been able to reducew emissions up to 23% in some Blanton says. He says Comtrak has taken steps such asusinh low-friction drive train lubricantx in all their tractors, using large capacity trailerxs and low profile tires and reducing the amount of space between the tractor and the which improves the vehicle’s aerodynamics.
Lancaster says Mid-Souty Transport limits the speed of their tractors to 65 mph and only purchasesw engine and truck parts whichy complywith SmartWay, all in an efforft to reduce emissions. Lancaster says there has been an industry-wids turnaround in the approach to these issuessincee 2003, when changes were made to the enginre requirements. Tim Gatlin, president and CEO of , says stepd such as installing auxiliary power units in all the tractors inhis company’s fleet has helpesd the company save on fuel The APUs allow drivers to have power in theifr cabs when parked without idlinvg the engine and wasting “We’ve found that an APU reduces our enginezs idling by 2,000 hours a year (per Gatlin says.
A tractoer generally uses one gallon of dieselo fuel per hourof idling. With a fleef of 200 tractors, the savingsw for Empire can addup quickly. Gatlin says the APUs pay for themselvee withina year. Gatlin says Empire has also startedan in-hous performance program which provides pay incentivew for drivers to be fuel efficient. Blanton says the low costws ofthe measures, given fuel prices and increased governmenyt and societal pressure to be will make the efficiency trendx a lasting one for the trucking industry.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Woody Guthrie at 100 - Washington Examiner

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Woody Guthrie at 100

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Folk artist Woody Guthrie has been heralded at gatherings across the country this year in celebration of his 100th birthday. The culminating event occurs this week in a concert featuring renowned artists whose lives and works have been influenced by ...


Local historian writes book celebrat ing his folk hero's 100th anniversary

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Friday, October 12, 2012

Mediator meeting second time in effort to resolve dispute over Aurora shooting ... - Washington Post

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According to the Denver Post (http://tinyurl.com/9qhqqyc ), mediator Kenneth Feinberg met with the victims Thursday and has another meeting scheduled Friday to discuss how $5 million in donations to victims and their families should be distributed.

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Mediator meets again with Aurora theater shooting victims

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Transact says RDR has sparked distribution 'war' - Money Marketing

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Transact says RDR has sparked distribution 'war'

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Transact chief executive Ian Taylor says the RDR has triggered a distribution “war” with providers scrambling to buy adviser firms. Speaking at the Institute of Financial Planning annual conference in Newport last week, Taylor said: “It is like a w ar ...