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Economic Development, Utilities, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
ElectriCities of North Carolina works with companies closely to make sure they weigh electrical service and costs when planning to expand a site or relocate to a new one. Utilities such as ElectriCities must explore the unique circumstances of each company to help them meet their electrical needs in the most effective and cost-efficient way possible.
Economic Development, Utilities, Logistics, Site Selection
Companies searching for the just the right spot to locate their manufacturing plants, warehouses, and other facilities rank energy high on the list of their priorities. This article explore the sites that rise to the top of the list.
Economic Development, Intermodal, Utilities, Logistics, Site Selection, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
In today's high-speed logistics infrastructure, rail represents a key component of the intermodal framework.
Economic Development, Utilities, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management
Site selection teams get help from energy providers looking to boost local economic development.
Economic Development, Utilities, Site Selection
For site selection teams, the St. Louis area's logistics advantages make it ideal for storing and moving product.
Economic Development, Utilities, Site Selection
Discover the logistics advantages of the Buffalo Niagara region; Joplin, Missouri; Southern California; and Nebraska.
3PL, Economic Development, Utilities, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Here is a look at the attributes that rank high on the list for any company seeking a location for supply chain activities.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Distribution, Utilities, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Geography, transportation infrastructure, and a strong distribution sector make Memphis a natural logistics hub.
Economic Development, Distribution, Utilities, Site Selection, Warehousing
When selecting a site for a new warehouse or distribution center, there's a second infrastructure that demands attention: the power generation and delivery system.
Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Technology
From location to infrastructure and from workforce to technology, Georgia sets the pace in the logistics race.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Real Estate
Here are seven logistics hot spots that attract logistics site selectors looking for a superb location for long-term business efficiency and economic success.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Throughout the United States, a variety of cities and areas are arising as major logistics hubs and go to sites for distribution centers.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
On the water and in the air, by road and by rail, the Sunshine State stands out as a logistics superstar. But stick around awhile – it's also a great place to live, work, and to keep your products safe for the long haul.
Economic Development, Education & Careers, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
The St. Louis region offers an ideal transportation infrastructure to move goods, skilled labor to meet the peaks and valleys of industrial demand, and the availability of highly qualified IT personnel to manage staff and facilities.
Economic Development, Intermodal, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
As the demand for supply chain efficiency and speed rises, companies are investing in intermodal rail infrastructure and repairs throughout the United States.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Logistics, Intermodal, Ocean, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
By offering air, barge, ocean carrier, rail, and trucking services, logistics providers are minimizing the risks involved with transporting goods to, from, and within Alaska.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Real Estate
Tremendous logistical advantages—combined with a central geographic location, highly skilled workforce, and business-friendly environment—make Georgia an ideal site for new manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Big Data, 3PL, Economic Development, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Technology , Transportation
From well-designed redundancies across intermodal shipping methods to creative solutions when the unexpected happens, Georgia's logistics industry is positioned to help shippers connect, compete, and grow.
Economic Development, Global Logistics, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
Due to the Panama Canal expansion, the country is quickly being crowned the business capital of Latin America.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Real Estate
Site selection and expansion is a science. This article discusses what industry leaders are doing to ensure new sites and expansions improve their supply chains, resulting in long-term growth and success, and how logistics professionals should respond in 2016 and beyond.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
The Port of Lewiston, Port of Clarkston, and Port of Whitman County—also known as the Pioneer Ports—are positioned to offer reduced shipping costs to companies purchasing goods from Pacific Rim suppliers.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Missouri is attracting the attention of nationwide shippers looking for a strategic Midwest location. Read more to find out what makes the state such a great host.
Buildings and Structures, Economic Development, Site Selection, Real Estate
Leasing new property is an important part of expanding or streamlining operations. Here's what you need to know to negotiate a suitable rent price.
3PL, Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Trucking, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
A look at the many logistics assets that make Georgia a terrific location for companies involved in manufacturing or distribution.
E-commerce, 3PL, Economic Development, Distribution, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
E-commerce excellence and proximity to large population areas are the new drivers behind site selection for fulfillment centers.
3PL, Economic Development, Distribution, Retail, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Determining the best location for a new or expanding business in an increasingly competitive and global marketplace is challenging. These locations offer a number of advantages when it comes to meeting today's logistics and supply chain needs.
Economic Development, Site Selection
Supply chain considerations such as fuel costs, niche products, and sustainability drive many site selection decisions.
Economic Development, Site Selection
Companies seek to put down roots in regions that nurture the entrepreneurial spirit.
Economic Development, Intermodal, Site Selection, Rail
When selecting manufacturing and distribution sites, companies should ensure rail/intermodal accessibility.
3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Georgia offers manufacturers and distributors superior access to logistics providers and transportation infrastructure.
3PL, Economic Development, Cross-border Trade, Mexico, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Latin America
U.S. companies stand to gain from establishing manufacturing operations in Mexico – if they manage the challenges.
Economic Development, Site Selection
The Southeastern U.S. is a logistics hotspot thanks to increased trade with Latin America and auto manufacturing growth in the region.
Economic Development, Site Selection
Locating a manufacturing or distribution facility requires weighing a number of key site selection factors.
Economic Development, Site Selection
A leader in U.S logistics, Nebraska is extending its reach worldwide through its outstanding transportation access.
Economic Development, Utilities
Site selection teams get help from energy providers looking to boost local economic development.
3PL, Economic Development, Intermodal, Site Selection, Rail, Transportation Infrastructure
Transporting goods via truck and rail services offers shippers economy and efficiency benefits. Site selection teams evaluating intermodal sites also consider factors such as labor, transportation infrastructure, and utility costs.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management
Jacksonville, Florida's transportation infrastructure, skilled workforce, and available land makes it an attractive site for businesses siting new locations for logistics services and manufacturing, writes Michael Breen of JAXUSA Partnership.
Economic Development, Site Selection
Locating manufacturing and distribution operations in Georgia gives businesses a logistics advantage, thanks to the state's prime geographic location, transportation infrastructure, highly trained workforce, and business incentives.
Economic Development, Asia, Site Selection
For new businesses or those seeking to grow trade relationships, St. Louis represents a gateway to Asian markets, writes Tim Nowak of the World Trade Center St. Louis.
Economic Development, Site Selection
Kentucky is building America's future with its technological savvy, good jobs, hard work, and a government focused on making the most of the state's logistics assets.
Economic Development, Site Selection
An outstanding variety of transportation options helps make Memphis an ideal location for logistics operations.
Economic Development, Site Selection
Site selection for U.S. manufacturing and distribution facilities requires considering geographical placement, transportation infrastructure, utilities costs, and labor resources.
Economic Development, Site Selection
Nebraska offers numerous advantages to businesses that operate manufacturing and distribution facilities in the state, including affordable and competent labor, attractive and available land, reliable and low-cost utilities, and accessible and economically competitive transportation.
For many businesses selecting sites for new distribution centers and warehouses, ensuring adequate and affordable energy to power the facility is a challenge. Smart companies enlist the help of local resources to explore the cost of utilities in municipalities they are considering for new locations.
Economic Development, Site Selection
Missouri's location at the Crossroads of America has been one of the state's greatest assets, their integrated transportation system maximizes its geographic and natural resources, creating economic advantages for the state and working as a conduit between rural and urban areas.
Economic Development, Site Selection
San Antonio is growing rapidly as an increasing number of U.S. and international business recognizes the inherent advantages of its location and infrastructure.
Economic Development, Site Selection
A central location, well-developed transportation infrastructure, emerging trade connections with Asia and South America, and unified vision for economic development have made the bi-state metropolitan area around St. Louis a global intermodal crossroads.
Economic Development, Site Selection
Nebraska's central location, dedicated workforce, and affordable industrial power combine to create an ideal site for logistics operations.
Energy resources often spell the difference between an adequate location and a great one. Energy utilities may therefore serve as a valuable partners in the site selection process.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Christopher Chung, CEO of the Missouri Partnership, describes how Missouri's efficient use of state resources results in efficient transportation that does not compromise safety or customer satisfaction.
Economic Development, Site Selection
Boasting proximity to major U.S. markets and a wealth of transportation resources, the Palmetto State leads the Southeast in serving the nation's distribution needs.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Where you locate a logistics facility can greatly influence how well your supply chain runs.
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Does lingering uncertainty about economic conditions, freight demands, and funding sources pose a threat to industrial real estate development and transportation infrastructure projects?
Economic Development, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Spanning the U.S. heartland and reaching into Canada and Mexico, the Ports-to-Plains Alliance corridor links North America's vital agricultural and industrial communities.
Economic Development, Site Selection
A flourishing transportation and logistics sector keeps Georgia on the business community's mind.
Economic Development, Site Selection
Centrally located and boasting a highly trained workforce and low industrial power rates, Nebraska offers an ideal site for logistics operations.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection
These logistics sites reach for the stars and deliver stellar performance.
Economic Development, Partnership, Supply Chain
At the heart of St. Louis' strategy to advance as a global trade hub is a focus on collaboration to strengthen and promote the region's already robust freight network.
Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
Truckers and shippers weigh in on the state of the economy as we head into 2018.
Economic Development, Distribution, Logistics, Ports
Florida's state-of-the-art seaports and airports, and strong highway and rail networks, have helped establish a strong and growing logistics sector.
E-commerce, Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain
CVS Pharmacy, Amazon, and others have invested more than $456 million in warehousing and distribution centers in the KC region, adding 4,700 jobs since 2015. How has this mid-sized Midwestern region been so successful attracting logistics operations? Why are experts predicting continued growth?
Economic Development, Global Economy, China, Logistics
With changing cost dynamics, renewed focus on consistent quality, and new supply chain opportunities, the United States is becoming an increasingly attractive base for manufacturers. Explore the four reasons shoring up reshoring.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Here's a survey of the factors that make the St. Louis, Missouri, region an excellent location for logistics operations.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
By offering air, barge, ocean carrier, rail, and trucking services, logistics providers are minimizing the risks involved with transporting goods to, from, and within Alaska.
E-commerce, 3PL, Education, Retail, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Technology , Transportation
Find the right solutions, carriers and partners to drive efficiency in your supply chain operations and enable your enterprise to navigate the twists and turns, ups and downs of the coming year.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
Supply chain professionals are concerned: Would the new president implement the protectionist measures he campaigned on, or were those statements made primarily to appeal to an audience? Here are four supply chain predictions.
Economic Development, Asia, Global Logistics, Retail
Retailers need to come together in support of the trade agreement that will ultimately improve the industry for all. Here are three reasons why they should stand behind the passage of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Distribution, Retail, Site Selection, Real Estate, Trucking, Transportation
Rise of e-commerce changing logistics real estate landscape; Companies who don't sell globally may be sacrificing profits; Many smaller fleets non-compliant with upcoming ELD mandate
Economic Development, Asia, Import, Panama Canal, Global Logistics, Ocean, Ports
The Panama Canal expansion, completed on June 26, 2016, will have an ever-widening impact on cargo flow across North America. Here's how the culmination of this decade-long expansion project will rewrite the rules of shipping.
Economic Development, Intermodal, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
The use of intermodal transportation by shippers continues to grow. Here's how shippers use intermodal to cut costs and mitigate risk.
Economic Development, Global Logistics
Major developments in global trade will affect nearly every business that imports or exports. Here's what shippers should do to stay competitive in 2016.
Distribution, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
The pursuit of perfection may seem an impossible goal. But, with the right combination of key elements, four regions in the United States have achieved logistics greatness.
Economic Development, Global Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Ocean, Trucking, Technology , Supply Chain Management
Slovenian Post acquires logistics network to diversify business; Ontario cap-and-trade threatens Great Lakes-St. Lawrence shipping; China looks to build modern logistics cities; UAE manufacturing potential exposes labor market flaws; Nicaraguan Canal financing faces fresh skepticism in light of stock market crash.
E-commerce, Economic Development, Global Economy, China, Canada, Automotive Logistics, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain Management
In spite of U.S. dollar strength, domestic manufacturing remains competitive globally; UPS tests new electric cargo bikes to handle urban deliveries; Bi-national Great Lakes Seaway Partnership promotes commercial shipping along the Saint Lawrence Seaway system; Mercedes-Benz reconfigures its global supply chain; Global Logistic Properties shifts investment from China to United States; Freight rail gains traction in passenger transport-focused China; China debuts the world's longest freight train route linking the northeast city of Harbin with Hamburg, Germany.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Asia, China, Logistics, Ports, Partnership, Supply Chain Management
Port of Hamburg unveils new traffic light system; CEVA Logistics TireCity in Italy demonstrates interest in sector-specific supply chain collaboration; China debuts longest freight rail route in the world; TPP agreement raises concerns about traceability in the seafood supply chain; Africa capital investment heats up; New G6 Alliance rotation features Polish port; Indian 3PL uses containers as mobile logistics classrooms; Intel eyes Asia for IoT ecosystem.
Economic Development, Finance, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
Having a Master Plan in place at your port makes operations more efficient, and makes the port more attractive to prospective partners.
Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management
When setting future supply chain budgets, companies must take into account not only the increased cost of industrial real estate, but also longer lead times for new space in many markets.
Lean, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management
When trying to avoid waste in your supply chain, it's all about location, location, location.
Manufacturing, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management
Areas like Northeast Florida actively work to make their local climate a business-friendly one.
E-commerce, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management
With its subscription-based clothing rental model, Gwynnie Bee is tailoring the rules of e-commerce to make fashion fulfillment a perfect fit.
Green Logistics, Utilities, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Five common misconceptions about LED lighting in industrial and hazardous facilities.
Air Cargo, E-commerce, Economic Development, Customer Service, Retail, Ocean, Logistics I.T., Ports, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
UPS makes major improvements to save Christmas; PANYNJ invests $5.5 billion to streamline port operations
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Education & Careers, Rail, Trucking, Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Memphis supports global supply chains through highway, rail, airport, and inland port assets, and a qualified workforce.
Economic Development, Latin America
U.S. companies trading with Latin America face opportunities and challenges, but logistics service providers can help.
Economic Development, Asia, Global Logistics
Asia's rapid growth presents challenges of its own, especially in the area of supply chain management.
Economic Development, Education & Careers
A Transportation Club of Atlanta internship program connects Georgia's supply chain students with leading businesses.
Air Cargo, 3PL, Economic Development, Inland Barge, Trucking, Transportation Infrastructure, Supply Chain Management, Transportation
Alaska's extreme weather and geography create logistics challenges for shippers moving cargo to, from, and in the state.
E-commerce, 3PL, Distribution, Retail, Site Selection, Warehousing
E-commerce retailers choose specialized distribution centers near parcel carrier hubs and transportation infrastructure.
Economic Development, Asia, Cross-border Trade, China, Canada, Reverse Logistics, Global Logistics, Labor Management, Manufacturing, Retail, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure, Latin America
China and Taiwan depend on one another; Emirates targets multimodal transportation infrastructure investment; Chile port strike ends, concerns remain; Free online returns stoke Canadian consumption but place onus on U.S. retailers; Europe looks to United States for re-shoring inspiration; Mondelez debuts new GS1 standard
Manufacturing, Site Selection, Transportation Infrastructure
Selecting sites for manufacturing and DC facilities involves tax incentives, suppliers, and logistics providers.
E-commerce, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Retail, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Chris Halkyard, chief supply chain officer for e-commerce site Gilt, discusses managing flash sale logistics.
3PL, Intermodal, Import, Export, Global Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Warehousing
Foreign Trade Zones can help global shippers cut operational costs and speed customs clearance for imports and exports.
3PL, Expedited Shipping, Global Logistics, Ocean, Materials Handling, Site Selection, Risk Management, Trucking, Security, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing
Actionable tips help you revitalize your warehousing, 3PL, trucking, and global logistics operations.
The Ports-to-Plains Corridor represents a vital trade conduit for North America's energy and agriculture heartland.
3PL, Economic Development, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Minnesota's warehouse tax may push jobs out of state.
Economic Development, Health Care Logistics, Finance, Picking Solutions
Prologis Pulaski DC breaks ground, breaks new barriers in sustainable development; Voice technology finds traction in the supply chain; Healthcare industry stands to gain by adopting retail supply chain best practices; Freight spot market swings with seasonal demand; Midwest floods present new challenges for inland waterway shippers
Economic Development, Transportation Infrastructure
Logistics providers operating in Alaska brave rough terrain and extreme weather conditions to serve the state's residents and industries, which include seafood, oil and gas, and timber.
Economic Development, Global Economy
Growth in overseas manufacturing spurred a boom in transportation of goods to and from developing nations. New emerging markets require shippers to reconsider their global operations.
E-commerce, Distribution, Site Selection
Online retailers seeking new sites for DCs and warehouses need the transportation infrastructure to support a constant, rapid-fire flow of shipments – plus a capable workforce, affordable utilities, and business incentives to help them get the most from their investment.
Choosing the right location for your distribution center can give your business significant edge. Here's how the pros decide where to go.
Superior access to markets, the availability of serviced land, massive warehousing and logistics parks, cost-effective business environments and a highly skilled labor force combine, unprecedented regional growth, and the ability and foresight to meet future market needs make Calgary a global transportation hub and Western Canada's undisputed distribution center and inland port.
Economic Development, Panama Canal, Ports, Transportation Infrastructure
Looking out to 2015, anticipation is swirling about the Panama Canal's expansion and impact on U.S. trade. Among southeastern ports and shippers, that wave of anticipation has already made landfall.
Economic Development, Cross-border Trade, Canada, Transportation Infrastructure
Increasing demand for U.S. goods in Canada represents a positive sign for the economies of both countries. But keeping cross-border shipments moving requires building smart and savvy logistics partnerships.
Intermodal rail facilities located around the United States allow shippers to save transportation costs and move goods efficiently. Transportation infrastructure, a skilled workforce, logistics service providers, and affordable utilities support the manufacturing and distribution facilities located in these intermodal hubs.
Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Many state governments support transportation and logistics infrastructure development and legislation that facilitate business retention, investment, and expansion. Economic development efforts in Virginia, Iowa, Idaho, Utah, and Wisconsin demonstrate a variety of approaches to supporting in-state businesses.
Economic Development, Transportation Infrastructure
Shipping products to and within Alaska poses challenges and presents opportunities for transportation service providers such as Carlile Transportation Systems, Lynden Logistics, and Alaska Air Cargo.
Shifting supply and demand trends focus attention on the U.S. Southeast; Retailers turn to social media to increase real-time communication; U.S. retailers explore e-commerce opportunities offshore; Supply chain collaboration improves performance metrics; Ranking the world's most ethical supply chains
Mexico, Global Logistics, Site Selection, Latin America
Factors such as labor costs, transportation time and costs, and infrastructure may make Latin America the best global location for manufacturing operations.
Economic Development, Wind Logistics
The wind power industry continues to grow, expand, and excel domestically—and equipment manufacturers and specialty transportation providers are growing with it.
South Carolina's logistics advantages include central East Coast location, transportation infrastructure, capable supply chain service providers, a skilled workforce, and a business-friendly economic climate.
Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations
Congressman Lynn A. Westmoreland shares his perspective on West Point, Georgia's manufacturing revival spurred by the opening of the town's Kia Motors plant.
Demand for industrial real estate near U.S. seaports is outpacing demand for industrial sites in general. Whether it actively buys and develops land or simply improves its own facilities to draw more interest, port authorities are crucial partners in regional economic development initiatives.
In the wake of a destructive tornado, the Joplin, Missouri, community banded together to provide healthcare services and begin rebuilding, writes Rob O'Brian, president of the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce.
When selecting locations for logistics hubs, regional factors such as population density and facility costs determine where and how businesses store and distribute inventory.
Intermodal, Site Selection, Rail
Intermodal connections help shippers move product quickly and efficiently. Get on track with some locations, utilities, and service providers that are helping intermodal grow.
Household moves as a leading indicator of regional growth. Inbound transportation dynamics among manufacturers, distributors and retailers are changing. President Obama's 2011 State of the Union address elicits response from a range of industry groups
Conexus Indiana, a statewide forum for key logistics and manufacturing companies, helps logistics operations grow in Indiana and attracts new businesses and high-paying jobs to the state.
Panama City, Fla., is primed for economic prosperity, thanks to the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and a local aerospace and defense research and development facility.
Economic Development, Global Economy, Mexico
Supply chain leaders and economic development experts provide insight on what's new in security, infrastructure, and manufacturing in Mexico.
Jeremy Woods of Summit Realty Group explains how an orchestrated strategy to integrate supply chain, energy use, and real estate costs can help save money.
Air Cargo, Global Economy, Middle East, Asia, Intermodal, Utilities, Latin America
Russia developing a super-heavy cargo plane; Suppliers cannot meet Northern Europe's demand for wind power equipment; United Arab Emirates top re-exporter of rice; Outsourcing grows in Brazil; FedEx Express expands expedited offerings in China; Luxembourg-based 3PL introduces new multimodal hanging garment container to Australian apparel industry.
A booming aerospace sector south of the border offers tremendous opportunities for U.S. and Canadian manufacturers.
Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Logistics leaders can make a difference when they actively collaborate with the government on regulatory issues, workforce training, and infrastructure development, writes John A. Evans, Evans Distribution Systems.
Rapid change follows rapid growth in the wind power industry. Here's how logistics providers are working to go any way the wind blows.
A proposed arctic port could make America's Last Frontier a new freight gateway; Weighing the importance of demand management; Uptick in e-commerce benefits expedited transport services; Conflicting opinions on proposed transport-related legislation.
Synchronous innovation networks are regional centers of excellence funded by a combination of public and private resources. Robert W. Jennings of Captar Group explains how they benefit entrepreneurs.
Economic Development, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Transportation Infrastructure
Public-private partnerships fund transportation projects and make infrastructure improvement a priority.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection
These logistics sites reach for the stars and deliver stellar performance.
South Carolina Ports Authority has long been a powerful economic engine for South Carolina, and as container volumes have doubled over the past decade, the Port's positive economic impact on the state has significantly increased.
Economic Development, Logistics, Third-Party Logistics, Warehousing
CSCMP's annual State of Logistics Report presents an overview of the economy during the past year, key logistics trends, and the total U.S. logistics costs for 2018 (see chart). Here are some top takeaways.
Intermodal, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Projects that boast intermodal access provide advantages for everyone involved. The keys to effective intermodal sites can be narrowed to a combination of location and physical accommodations. CenterPoint and Duke Realty are among those who have developed intermodal facilities that have proved attractive to shippers, while the TexAmericas Center is exploring the development of an intermodal site for the Texarkana area.
Economic Development, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure
An interview with Donald Broughton about freight flow and the economy; report details how private investment could improve nation's aging infrastructure; research finds almost two-thirds of transport organizations are pursuing Industrial IoT to improve environmental footprint; new report finds 75 percent of manufacturing workers don't harbor concern for their job security amid the rise of new technologies; Port of Baltimore welcomes the largest containership ever to visit Maryland; TECSYS offers five ways to start cutting supply chain costs
Economic Development, Logistics, Rail
By letting market forces dictate rates and improving service, we can achieve freight rail competition.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Here's a survey of the factors that make the St. Louis, Missouri, region an excellent location for logistics operations.
Air Cargo, Economic Development, Logistics, Ocean, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Trucking, Transportation
By offering air, barge, ocean carrier, rail, and trucking services, logistics providers are minimizing the risks involved with transporting goods to, from, and within Alaska.
3PL, Economic Development, Logistics
In good times and in bad, world-class third-party logistics providers will continue to solve fundamental business challenges wrapped around supply chain operations.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
In logistics, two Ws are most important — where and when. Choosing the right sites and services is vital in getting your products where they need to go, when they need to get there.
Economic Development, Utilities, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Economic development partners collaborate to create incentive packages tailored to each company's needs.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Transportation
For logistics and manufacturing companies, the Sunshine State is the place to grow.
Logistics, Site Selection, Rail, Supply Chain
Led by a new crop of innovative executives, modern Class 1 railroads, along with real estate professionals, are responding to new logistics demands and spearheading substantial rail-oriented industrial development projects across the nation.
Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
With a combination of compelling traits, some places are particularly well suited to supply chain operations. Here are 8 characteristics that define a logistics hot spot.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Thanks to its strong global and fast-growing market, the St. Louis region is a leader in freight, setting records and gaining national and global significance.
Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation Infrastructure, Transportation
A mix of experienced logistics service providers, resilient infrastructure, flexible transportation options, and a seasoned workforce combine to make Alaska a land of promise for companies doing business with the state.
Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain
New and noteworthy in the supply chain
Economic Development, Logistics, Supply Chain
As the shipping and transportation landscape adapts to changing business needs and technology capabilities, it's essential for industry groups to come together and support a sustainable logistics ecosystem.
E-commerce, Last Mile Delivery, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
In September 2017, Amazon announced plans to open another headquarters in North America. Called "HQ2," the facility will cost at least $5 billion to construct. Locations are going the extra mile to win the bid for HQ2.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
In logistics, two Ws are most important — where and when. Choosing the right sites and services is vital in getting your products where they need to go, when they need to get there.
Economic Development, Utilities, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Economic development partners collaborate to create incentive packages tailored to each company's needs.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain, Transportation
For logistics and manufacturing companies, the Sunshine State is the place to grow.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Thanks to its strong global and fast-growing market, the St. Louis region is a leader in freight, setting records and gaining national and global significance.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing
In the logistics sphere, Georgia offers every important road—as well as air and sea route—to success.
Economic Development, Panama Canal, Logistics, Supply Chain
The widening of the Panama Canal ushers in an era of big ships and big opportunities. Companies with a New Jersey location are well-positioned to capitalize on this exciting new era.
Economic Development, Mexico, Canada, Global Logistics
Find out what Americans really think of NAFTA.
Economic Development, Utilities, Logistics, Site Selection, Supply Chain
Economic development partners collaborate to create incentive packages tailored to each company's needs.
Economic Development, Logistics, Site Selection, Ports, Supply Chain, Trucking, Technology , Warehousing
In the logistics sphere, Georgia offers every important road—as well as air and sea route—to success.
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Updated Mon, 02 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT
Premier Wen Jiabao made the call here Thursday when inspecting a highway toll station in the suburbs of Beijing and a railway cargo transport station. He also visited the State Power Distribution Center on Monday to encourage power departments to goall-out for alleviation of the summer power shortage.
"Railway departments should do their utmost for the transport of coal for electricity generation," he said, requiring other departments to quicken coal transport through road and water routes.
China's railways shipped 480 million tons of coal in the first half of this year, up 12.2 percent over the same period last year.Shipment of grain rose 13.1 percent to 55.59 million tons, chemical fertilizer and other materials for agriculture use rose 5.6 percent to 33.33 million tons, and oil rose 12.1 percent to 58.67 million tons, according to the Ministry of Railways.
The ministry has allocated 90 percent of its cargo freight capacity to guarantee the transport of key materials, raised trainspeed and increased freight load. To date, all the major trunk lines have been operating at full capacity.
However, due to the rocketing demand for coal, oil, grain and other raw materials, only one third of the freight demand could be met at present, according to the ministry.
The Chinese Ministry of Communications (MOC) has given the green light to emergency coal transportation on roads and waterways linking coal centers with the major parts of the country.
Since the end of last year, the MOC has organized many of its large shipping companies to withdraw some vessels from the overseas shipping market for emergency domestic coal transportation. At the same time, many Chinese ports like Qinhuangdao, Tianjin and Guangzhou, speeded up the process of enlarging and rebuilding their coal docks, so as to meet the increasing need of coal shipment.
Latest statistics show that China will face a shortage of electricity exceeding 30 million kilowatts in the third quarter, meaning that more coal will be needed for power.
"The alleviation of the transport supply and demand tension is an important task in macro-control," Wen said.
Since late last year the Chinese government has taken a series of macro-control measures to curb the overheating of national economy.
These measures include tightening up control over investment and bank loans through a combination of economic and legal means, raising the deposit-reserve ratio for financial institutions, strictly checking on illegal land acquisition and use, and cutting industrial projects which consume lots of energy and resources but lack economic efficiency.
"We should optimize transport capacity allocation, and further tap the transport potential," Wen said.
He also underscored strict management and transport safety, urging further construction of all kinds of transport infrastructure.
China's railways in operation account for only 6 percent of the world's total, yet they shoulder 25 percent of the freight volume in the world, statistics show.

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Great news for all who are interested in our documentary film, "Rise and Dream"!
We recently learned that "Rise and Dream" is an official selection in the 2012 Chagrin Documentary Film Fest,† the 2012 Kansas International Film Festival and the Global Peace Film Festival.
The Global Peace Film Festival will be Sept. 18-23 in Orlando, Fla. The other two festivals will be in October 2012. We look forward to sharing the film with these new audiences.
A little context about "Rise and Dream"
The film follows the story of 13 teenagers living with the challenges of poverty in a volatile region of the Philippines. The teens volunteer to learn the music traditions of their culture for a once-in-a-lifetime concert.
The film, produced by CFCA, is intended to give viewers a new understanding of the potential that exists within people living in poverty.
We hope it will raise awareness about the heroic struggles of families trying to break the cycle of extreme poverty seen in developing countries ó where many struggle to live on just a few dollars each day.
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We are a bunch of mad keen fans of music hall and variety. Some of us are just fans who love the wit, music and nostalgia of our two greatest periods of light entertainment while others are serious students of the two art forms. We have, in our ranks, highly respected writers and musicians, experts on social history and the history of the genre. We have performers (amateur and professional, young and old) of the material and, best of all in my book, folk who simply love to join in, laugh and enjoy our rich popular entertainment heritage in the company of like souls.
Every year our membership grows so why not join us TODAY!
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Raspberry Pink Tree Journal
Who doesn't love a good journal? A lovely place to jot down notes, doodle your way through long meetings, or even capture your hopes and dreams.
I don't know about you, but I always feel a little melancholy when I finish a pretty journal or notebook. Thankfully, one need never feel that way again with these refillable beauties.
Carefully crafted using vegan leather, the cover is saturated with a vivid art print. With perfectly rounded corners and neat stitching on the outside, the inside is just as smart with its little pouches in the front and back, which nicely stow away business and payment cards until you need them. There are also two larger pockets for you to neatly tuck the jacket of your notepad inside, and you can even use them to hide your phone away if you need. You can keep it all together and make sure nothing slips out using the sturdy elastic.
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Tech Update
Servo-Drive Flying Cutoff Press
Airam Press Co. Ltd., Covington, OH, has developed a pneumatic flying cutoff press with a servo drive that provides the flexibility to perform stamping and rollforming operations, as well as extrusion applications. Use the press to stamp, punch, cut or pierce, as part of a stamping work cell or as the anchor of a rollforming line.
"The servo-driven flying cutoff can move in and out of the material three times faster when compared to similarly equipped hydraulic and mechanical presses," says Airam sales manager Matt Barkman, "Tooling doesn't have to travel as far, which minimizes the overall footprint."Airam: 800/842-4726; www.airam.com
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Santiago. Imágenes cedidas por el Ayuntamiento de Teruel
Easter week in Teruel
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- Gdzie?: Teruel
- Więcej informacji : http://www.teruelversionoriginal.es/Turismo/home_eng.nsf
- Kategoria: Festivity of National Tourist Interest
Teruel , in Aragón, has intense Easter week celebrations with the ever-present sound of drums.
Religious statues, habits and brotherhoods fill the streets of Teruel over these days of celebration. The city comes alive with a host of processions. The most emotive moment is on Good Friday afternoon, with the so-called General Procession. All Teruel's religious brotherhoods take part. It is characterised by its spectacular yet solemn nature, on a route that covers the whole of the city's historic centre, and by the accompanying sound of trumpets and drums. These instruments are almost ever-present in Teruel's Easter week celebrations, with acts such as the "Rompida de la hora" (breaking of the hour) on Good Friday, and the opening procession on the Saturday before Palm Sunday. The fiestas come to an end on the Tuesday after Easter Sunday, with the "Sermón de las Tortillas": this is a day for a huge meal and fun in the countryside that dates back to times of the Catholic conquest.
Easter week is one of the most heartfelt and deep-rooted fiestas celebrated in Spain. This commemoration has centuries of history and tradition, remembering the passion and death of Jesus Christ. The streets of the majority of Spain's cities, towns and villages become the stage for religious fervour and devotion, combining grief and meditation in memory of Christ's death. Music, art and colour come together in magical processions - solemn parades in which crowds of people accompany religious images on their route through the streets.
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- Data: Od 2020-04-05 do 2020-04-12
Teruel (Aragon)
Dane kontaktowe
Tel. +34 978619903
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Post-Oscar Pink: Claire Danes
I've been realizing that maybe I haven't given Claire enough credit for never boring me, fashion wise. In the last few years she's consistently turned up in things that are interesting, often shiny in unpredictable ways, or in colours a lot of people stay away from. I need to start paying more attention, I think.
Look at this hilarious confection. It's exactly the right time to wear it. If she'd worn it when she was actually nominated for something, she would be eviscerated. But she's just going to be one of the crowd tonight - or an actress intent on campaigning for a part, or being seen a certain way. She can wear this dress, toss it all artsy-Anthropologie on the bedroom floor when she gets home, photograph it with Instagram, and congratulate herself on a job well done.
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LAKE PLACID -?In a year that has seen the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa in Lake Placid receive the AAA Four Diamond Award of Excellence for the 28th consecutive year, Wine Spectator Magazine has issued the resort its Award of Excellence for the 13th straight year.
In addition, International Business Times ranked Lake Placid second in its list of 10 Best Lake Vacations in the U.S. In the same breath, IBT recommended staying at the Mirror Lake Inn.
"These endorsements tell us that our employees are doing their utmost to deliver a quality experience to Mirror Lake Inn guests. I am very proud," said hotel owner Ed Weibrecht. "The Wine Spectator honor is a ringing achievement, once again, for our staff at the The View Restaurant, while the IB Times ranking is wonderful for Lake Placid's place among summer destinations and our history of satisfying travelers with discriminating tastes. Kudos to our staff for making us stand out once again."
The View Restaurant was recently honored with its fifth consecutive AAA Four Diamond Award. This enables the hotel and restaurant to achieve the distinction of being Lake Placid's only Four Diamond combination of lodging and dining.
"The Wine Spectator Award is one of the benchmarks of upscale restaurants," said The View Restaurant Manager Katie Welch. "Our dining room staff was quite proud to receive the news of this accolade, and it reinforces our commitment to the wine connoisseur who wishes to dine with us. We will continue to choose the finest vintages to meet the expectations of Mirror Lake Inn guests."


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Egypt oppo leader issues warning over fatwa
CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's most prominent opposition leader criticized the Islamist government on Wednesday for its silence over a Muslim cleric's edict calling for the death of opposition supporters.
Mohamed ElBaradei was responding to well-known ultraconservative cleric Mahmoud Shaaban, who said in a TV show last week that the opposition should be punished by death for seeking to bring down a leader who has been elected by the public.
"God's verdict is death," he said amid a new wave of protests against Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.
The fatwa, or religious edict, followed another one by hard-line cleric Magdi Ghoneim who said: "I publicly incite to kill the thugs, criminals, thieves, and those who burn the country and kill the innocents."
ElBaradei lamented the edicts in a message posted on his Twitter account
"Regime silent as another fatwa gives license to kill opposition in the name of Islam," he said, adding: "Religion yet again used and abused."
The edicts caused alarm in Egypt after a Tunisian opposition leader critical of the Islamist-led government there was assassinated on Wednesday.
Tunisia was the first Arab country to witness a mass uprising and Egyptians watch Tunisia for cues on the direction their own country might take.
At the same time, Morsi's office accused the opposition on Wednesday of benefiting from the recent wave of violence that left more than 70 people dead. Yasser Ali, Morsi's spokesman, told reporters that the opposition was using the clashes "as a means of political pressure."
Egypt has been engulfed in riots and protests over the past two weeks.
The mostly liberal opposition and a large sector of moderate Muslims are demanding Morsi amend the constitution, which was passed hurriedly by an Islamist-led constituent assembly and approved in a referendum despite vigorous opposition objections.
Egypt's powerful military has warned recently of the "collapse" of the state in mid of political fragmentation.
Criticism of Morsi's administration has mounted lately after a string of violent sexual assaults on female protesters in Cairo's Tahrir Square. On Wednesday, an international rights group warned mob-led sexual assaults will only increase if perpetrators are not punished.
Amnesty International said statements from victims show that the assaults follow a "clear pattern" where mobs of men encircle the victims, assault them with weapons and hands and then try to undress them.
Amnesty's warning followed a statement from the U.N. human rights office, which last week said that about 25 women were reportedly sexually assaulted — in some cases with extraordinary violence — in Tahrir Square during recent demonstrations against Morsi.
The square witnessed a number of assaults against women — both protesters and journalists — in the aftermath of the uprising. Women have been stripped, groped and raped at demonstrations there.
The U.N. agency demanded that Egyptian authorities take steps to bring the perpetrators to justice. Amnesty also urged prompt action.
"Horrific, violent attacks on women, including rape in the vicinity of Tahrir Square, demonstrate that it's now crucial President Morsi takes drastic steps to end this culture of impunity and gender-based discrimination," said Hassiba Hadj Sahraoui of the London-based group.
Amnesty cited a report by a local anti-harassment group, which said that a total of 19 violent attacks against women took place on Jan. 25 alone — the day Egyptians staged a huge demonstration in Cairo to mark the second anniversary of the uprising that ousted authoritarian leader Hosni Mubarak.
Activists have called the incidents the worst in years, describing them as the darkest stain on the country's opposition street movement.
One particular attack on a woman on Jan. 25 has stood out: A mob of men in Tahrir Square raped a 19-year-old woman with a sharp object, cutting her genitals in an attack that forced her to undergo emergency surgery.
Some 2,000 people rallied in downtown Cairo on Wednesday, protesting against the failure of Morsi's government to protect women demonstrators. Some at the rally raised banners reading: "Those silent against the harassers are devils."
In other developments, the official news agency said the country's top appeals court has granted retrials for two senior officials from the Mubarak regime.
MENA says the court threw out guilty verdicts for Mubarak's chief-of-staff, Zakariya Azmi, and former Agriculture Minister Amin Abaza. They were charged with illegally acquiring and concealing gains from real estate deals.
Several Mubarak-era officials face retrials after their verdicts were overthrown — a development that puts the spotlight in Egypt back on the highly divisive issue of justice for former regime members, two years after the uprising.
Mubarak's own life sentence on a conviction of failing to prevent the killing of hundreds of protesters has been overturned and he is to be re-tried along with his top security officers.
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First Impressions from Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates—I arrived in Abu Dhabi late last night, and have spent the day in a series of meetings (with one more scheduled for this evening). The 9‑day trip, organized and led by Jon Alterman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, will also take us to Dubai and Riyadh. If the accommodations are even half as nice as our current digs (on a 5‑star scale, I'd rate the hotel an "8") then we're in for a real treat. (Sorry Doug and Malou).
My first impressions of Abu Dhabi generally conform to what I expected based on my very limited knowledge of the place. I last visited here onboard USS Ticonderoga in 1992, but frankly remember very little. A few buildings looked vaguely familiar, but that is about it. I have had to rely on a packet of materials that Jon assembled for our group in order to get up to speed.
This is a wealthy country; oil wealth, to be sure, which can be as much a curse as a blessing. But there are signs of diversification. Cranes abound, and unlike in Dubai, where the financial crisis has put a chill on a once‐booming real estate market, Abu Dhabi continues to do well. Indeed, much of the traffic flowing into the city, I was told, is made up of cars from Dubai. I'm anxious to see the contrast when we visit there later this week.
This is a nervous country. Emiratis (at least the ones we met today) are nervous about Iran, a traditional adversary, and a rising power in the region made more powerful by the overthrow of Saddam Hussein. They worry about Iran's nuclear ambitions. They worry about how Iran's behavior might change if they were to acquire nuclear weapons. But they also worry about the ramifications of military action against Iran's nuclear facilities, given that the retaliation is likely to be directed at numerous targets in the region. They don't hold out much hope that sanctions will be particularly effective in convincing the Iranians to reverse course, but they support the effort nonetheless.
Looking past Iran, Emiratis are nervous about a future that depends far too much on proceeds from the sale of oil, and on the contributions of expatriates who make up more than 80 percent of the UAE's total population of nearly 5 million. These expats operate the hotels and the restaurants. They can be seen building the roads and skyscrapers. They are instrumental in Abu Dhabi's nascent homeland security unit, the Critical National Infrastructure Authority. They help manage the UAE's nuclear power program. And they serve as advisers at the highest levels of the national security apparatus.
This is a country that values its good relations with the United States, but that understands that this relationship will always have its limits. In our last meeting of the day, a senior government official reminded us of how far the UAE had come in a relatively short time. Fifty years ago, according to this official, 1 in 4 women died during childbirth, and infant mortality was nearly 50 percent. Now the UAE is among the healthier countries in the world.
They do not take their good fortune for granted, however. They are striving to develop the skills necessary to operate their critical infrastructure, and to be able to better defend their country without having to rely so heavily on foreign assistance.
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Recall Central: 2004-2011 Ford Ranger, 2002-2007 E-Series, 2002-2005 Excursion Recalled for Lighting Failures
Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have issued a recall for the 2011 Ford Ranger, and for service parts sold to dealerships for the 2004-2011 Ford Ranger, 2002-2007 Ford E-Series, and 2002-2005 Ford Excursion. A malfunctioning switch could prevent certain lights from working.
2004-2011 Ford Ranger, 2002-2007 Ford E-Series, 2002-2005 Ford Excursion
The Problem: A slider within a multifunction switch could deform over time, which could prevent the turn signals, taillights, hazard lights, or brake lights from illuminating. If these lighting systems fail, NHTSA says there is an increased risk of vehicle accident.
The Fix: Ford will recall 2011 Ranger trucks built between January and April 2011, as well as replacement switches distributed to dealers for the Ranger, E-Series, and Excursion. The Rangers will be repaired for free starting August 15. Ford will recall any unsold parts from dealerships, and will attempt to contact owners whose vehicles were repaired with faulty components.
Number of Vehicles Potentially Affected: 20,450 Ford vehicles and 6265 replacement switches in dealer inventories.
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Promotional Products NewsApril 10th, 2013
As part of an effort to build greater financial strength, American Apparel (asi/35297) announced Friday that it successfully completed refinancing of its secured debt. The Counselor Top 40 supplier recently closed a private offering of the $206 million principal amount of its 13% senior secured notes due in 2020. It also entered into a new $35 million five-year asset-backed revolving credit deal with Capital One Bank. American Apparel used the net proceeds from the offering of notes, together with borrowings from the new credit line, to repay and terminate its prior credit facilities with Lion Capital LLC and Crystal Financial LLC.
Under the five-year agreement with Capital One, first lien borrowing costs will be significantly reduced – one of a number of financial advantages for the Los Angeles-based manufacturer of fashion basics. "Our new debt arrangements, coupled with improved financial performance, will provide added flexibility in delivering upon our operating plan for 2013 and beyond," said Dov Charney, American Apparel's chairman and CEO. "This financing effort will allow us to further focus our efforts in driving profitability for the benefit of all our stakeholders."
After talk of bankruptcy circulated around the supplier in 2011 following an $86 million loss in 2010, American Apparel has orchestrated a steady rebound in its operations. While the company's overall revenues have also grown, its performance specifically in the North American ad specialty market showed marked improvement: revenue increased 7.3% to nearly $97 million. That gain followed a 2011 in which sales rose 1.8% to $90.2 million.
"We look forward to building our relationship with American Apparel to help position the company for continued market leadership, growth and success," said Michael Burns, senior vice president and asset-based lending regional manager at Capital One Bank.
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Renteria wants Cubs to 'stay relaxed' on offense
CHICAGO -- Entering Friday's game against the Reds, the Cubs ranked 14th in the National League in runs scored, and had been held scoreless in their last 18 innings. What's a manager to do?
"Maybe we've become a little anxious in our approach at the plate and not putting ourselves in a position or frame of mind that the pitcher is on the ropes," Rick Renteria said Friday about the Cubs players. "I want these guys to stay relaxed. I think when they come to the ballpark, I went them to feel comfortable in their element. There's no reason for us as coaches to put them in a state of panic.
"They're as frustrated as everybody else," Renteria said. "The important thing is to step away from the frustration and just regroup and put their approaches back into play and maximize run production."
That hasn't been easy this season. The Cubs are batting .195 with runners in scoring position (only the Padres and D-backs are worse in the NL).
"I will be the last one to panic," Renteria said. "Offenses come and go. What I'm really happy with is our pitching has been doing a great job for us, especially our starting pitching."
Chicago's starting pitchers rank eighth in the NL, with a collective 3.98 ERA.
Renteria said he hopes his players learn from their early struggles, and he added it's imperative he and the coaching staff stay calm.
"There are no guarantees -- you can have the best approach in the world and you can square up a ball and still have someone make a play," he said. "The reality is the calmer they become in the box in key situations, the better they'll be. It's incumbent on us to make sure they see the calm in us, because if they see the panic in us, it's a bigger problem."


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Boeing CEO Jim McNerney on Friday sent employees the following message addressing the company's challenges with the 787 program:
The 787 and our commitment to safety
I'm confident in the 787 because I'm confident in Boeing people.
This week the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and international regulatory agencies temporarily suspended 787 commercial flights in response to two widely reported in-service incidents with the airplane's batteries that have called into question the safety of the 787 fleet.
As everyone inside the company knows, nothing is more important to us than the safety of the passengers, pilots and crew members who fly aboard Boeing commercial and military aircraft. We also understand the importance of maintaining the confidence of customers and the flying public in the safety of the overall global air transportation system and the Boeing products that operate within it.
We have high confidence in the safety of the 787 and stand squarely behind its integrity as the newest addition to our product family. We are working around the clock to support the FAA, our customers, and others in the investigations, and we've committed to make available all Boeing resources to help find answers as quickly as possible. In short, in the days ahead, we will take the steps necessary to assure our customers and their passengers of the 787's safety and to return the airplanes to service.
Despite the negative news attention over the past several days, I remain tremendously proud of employees across the company for the decade of effort that has gone into designing, developing, building, and delivering the most innovative commercial airplane ever imagined. Since entering service 15 months ago, the 787 fleet has completed 18,000 flights and 50,000 flight hours with eight airlines, carrying more than 1,000,000 passengers safely to destinations around the world. While the 787's dispatch reliability rate is on par with the best-in-class introduction of the 777, we will not be satisfied until the 787 meets the even higher standard of performance we set for it and promised to our customers.
My confidence in the future of the 787 is underpinned by my trust and confidence in you, the men and women of Boeing who have worked so hard, for so long, to deliver this game-changing new airplane to the world's airlines. Time and again, you have risen to both the challenges inherent to fundamental innovation, and the day-to-day problem-solving that is part of every new product introduction.
As we learn more about the specific events in question and the plan to return to flight, we will be sure to pass them along to you. Until then, keep up the great work on behalf of our customers and Boeing.


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Gwen is an educator in heart. I had a chance to take her class at one of the national conventions and I loved. As an educator myself, I appreciated Gwen's very well-organized, fun, and full of teaching techniques class. She says: "My mantra is "knitting is fun" and if class isn't fun, then I am not doing my job."
Gwen likes to explore different knitting techniques and teaches them to her students firing them up with her enthusiasm. So, nobody was surprised that Gwen wrote a book on a very special technique called Entrelac that fascinates many knitters and sometimes brings anxiety to some. Gwen used this technique in many of her designs. Some of them you will see below. Her book is appropriately called "Entrée to Enterlac". You got to see this book! It comes from a very experienced "biased" knitter and a teacher.
Here is Gwen's answers to The Designer's Studio questions.
1. When did you start knitting (crocheting) and who taught you?
My mother taught me when I was about 7. I knit one hat and then I was done – I knew how to knit! My next project was a sweater just before my senior year in high school. Apparently I was a knitter, because I was successful with my project with only a limited amount of help. Knitting really took hold in college including working in a yarn shop part time.
2. When did you begin publishing your designs?
My first published design was a result of my part-time job during college. I had discovered entrelac and starting playing with new and innovative ways to utilize the technique. My seamless entrelac sweater was published in Threads magazine in the early 90's. But because I was focused on my information technology career, I did not officially publish anything until I founded my company, Knitability in the fall of 2002.
3. What is your most favorite knitting (crocheting) technique?
Entrelac has always been the technique that I have been most intrigued with. I often see a unique garment and think to myself, "I wonder if I could do that in entrelac?" That said, I really like playing with and exploring all sorts of different knitting techniques. That really is the fun of knitting – lots to learn, regardless of how much you think you may already know!
4. When you are thinking about some new design, what inspires you the most? Is it different every time? Could you give us some examples on inspiration for some of your designs?
Most of my designs are inspired by the need to create a project that demonstrates a technique or skill that I cover in one of my classes. Projects are a way to expand your knowledge and the finished object is just a really great bonus! So for me, it is usually about the technique. If I am designing for a magazine that has a theme, that also drives my design process. Rarely, do I start with the yarn, the yarn is just the medium for my creative expression.
5. What does your studio look like?
My studio is in transition as we are renovating one of the rooms in our house to be a shared office space for my husband and me. So right now it looks like a construction zone! However, I am hoping to be moved in before the end of the year.
6. What is your most favorite place to knit (crochet)?
I am not sure that I have a favorite place. But where I do the most knitting is on the plane. I will have logged over 50,000 miles this year, so lots of my knitting time is in the air. The majority of the remaining time is sitting on the couch with my husband watching our favorite TV shows and DVDs.
7. Do you spin your own yarn?
I have learned enough about spinning to appreciate the process, but recognized that I need to stay focused since this is my business. So the answer is "no".
8. Do you belong to a knitting group?
I am traveling too much to really belong to a knitting group and honestly, I don't have a local option. But I consider the other national level teachers that I see at many of the events to be my "knitting group". We share ideas, ask each other questions and use one another as resources, so I think that qualifies.
9. Are you in touch with other designers and how do you communicate with the knitters who knit your designs?
I am a member of AKD (Association of Knitwear Designers – www.knitwear-designers.org) which is how I stay in touch with other designers. I stay in touch with other teachers at the various events as I was stating above. I try to be fairly accessible to the knitting community via e-mail, phone (when I am in my office), at knitting events and I pop onto Ravelry (www.ravelry.com) fairly regularly. Entrelacqueen is my Ravelry name – I thought it was appropriate.
10. Where can we see your published designs?
My published designs are in many more places recently as I have been making a concerted effort to gain a broader awareness from the knitting public. Obviously, I publish through my own company, Knitability and I recently had my first book published by XRX, Inc, Entrée to Entrelac . I have also had designs published in a number of knitting magazines including Cast On, Knits and most recently Creative Knitting and Knitters.
11. Do you teach classes? If yes, where do you teach?
Teaching is what I consider to be my main business focus. When people ask what I do for a living, I say that I am a professional knitting instructor. Needless to say, that can be the start of some interesting conversations! I teach at most of the major knitting conventions, Stitches, TKGA and TNNA. I will also teach at various regional knitting gatherings, knitting guilds and local yarn shops. It is the part of the business that I love and if I could figure out how to do nothing else, I would teach exclusively.
12. What would you like to tell knitters who are timid and do not believe they are skillful enough to knit some of your designs?
My Skill Builder pattern line (www.knitability.com/knitting-
13. What are your plans in the near future?
Most of 2011 will be focused on promoting the new book. I already have a pretty full teaching schedule with venues throughout the country. Toward the end of the year, my blogging partner, Kellie Nuss and I will be leading a knitting cruise through the Panama Canal. This will be the second cruise that I have hosted and I am really looking forward to it. Because there are two of us, we are able to offer some classes that just do not work in a traditional class environment. We are also offering classes for teachers to improve their skills as well as classes on other fiber related topics. If people are interested in finding out more information, they can visit our blog – Two Sides of the Same Stitch at www.thesamestitch.com.
14. Can you share with us some of your latest designs?
Almost all of my designs of late have been focused on entrelac (for obvious reasons). I will have two new entrelac designs one each published in the upcoming spring issues for Creative Knitting and Interweave Knits. I have also been working on some entrelac gloves that may get published in a magazine or I may publish through Knitability. My next goal is to start thinking about non-entrelac designs and to add several new offerings to my Knitability line.
15. Would you like to add anything about yourself?
Variety keeps life interesting, so I am often trying and doing different things. Before I started Knitability, I fully utilized my computer science degree as a consultant and as VP of IT operations for a competitive local phone company. Completely different work, but I loved that career too. Although I don't really need more to do, right now I am also a part-time ski instructor at my local ski resort (2-hour commute), China Peak. Teaching skiing is a bit like teaching knitting as both a manual skills. I find I transfer teaching skills between the two venues. I only wish ski season and knitting season did not have so much overlap so I could spend more time at both. Whatever I am doing, I try to do my very best and enjoy the process, hopefully it shows!
FG: Gwen, thank you very much for your appearance at my studio. I love your book and I hope our readers will check it out. I also wanted to thank you one more time for a great class I took from you. You are a fantastic teacher!


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The Whale's Voice: US position on commercial whaling for the IWC Panama agenda
Whales, Conservation & Eco-Tourism – Report From the G-20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Mexico
On Sunday, February 19, while in Mexico for a G-20 Foreign Ministers meeting, Secretary Clinton, a few of our colleagues, and I went whale-watching in Guerrero Negro, Mexico. We got up-close — at times they were right up against our boat — with a school of Eastern Pacific gray whales. These are majestic creatures. Adult gray whales weigh between 30 and 40 tons and can live up to 80 years. Remarkably, gray whales migrate more than 10,000 miles each fall from their feeding grounds off Alaska to the warm waters of Mexico to mate and give birth.
By the mid-twentieth century, largely due to unregulated and poor management of the commercial whaling industry, populations of large whales became severely depleted. In response, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) established a moratorium on commercial whaling in 1986. This action led to the recovery of many whale populations. In fact, the Eastern Pacific gray whales we saw in Mexico were de-listed from the U.S. Endangered Species list in 1994 because their population had sufficiently re-bounded. Despite some successes, many species of whales remain at risk, this is why the United States firmly supports the continued moratorium on commercial whaling. And that's why we are deeply disappointed by the actions of certain governments which have found ways to avoid the ban.
It's important to note, however, that the moratorium applies specifically to commercial whaling. The IWC grants quotas for subsistence whaling by indigenous groups (e.g., in Greenland, Russia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the United States). In the United States, subsistence whaling is primarily done by Alaskan Natives. They harvest approximately 40-50 bowhead whales per year, which provides approximately 60% of their annual protein needs. Whales and whaling are an important part of the Alaskan Native culture, going back thousands of years. The IWC's Scientific Committee has determined that these hunts, and those by other indigenous communities, are sustainable. As a result, the United States will seek renewal of our subsistence whaling catch allowance at the July IWC annual meeting in Panama.
Whale conservation is not only the right thing to do, it also stimulates economic growth. A study by the IWC estimated that 13 million people went whale watching globally in 2008. These eco-tourists spent nearly $2.1 billion and supported 13,000 jobs across hundreds of coastal regions worldwide, including in Mexico where we viewed the gray whales. I'm delighted to see an industry evolve from commercial whaling to commercial whale watching because it gives everyday citizens a stake in their natural resources, thereby strengthening support for global conservation measures.
Our whale-watching excursion was aptly timed as a side-event during the G-20 Foreign Ministers meeting because conservation efforts for whales, tigers, great apes, and numerous other animal species must be international to be successful. Animals — marine or otherwise — do not confine themselves to national boundaries. It's vital that all governments — including those in the G-20 and others — take ownership and pride in their biodiversity and ecosystems, and live up to their responsibilities both moral and legal. All of the ministerial officials who went whale-watching were grateful to Mexico for organizing the event and inspiring all of us to take a personal interest in the conservation of whales and other marine species.
Source: The Huffington Post
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News, reviews and photographs of Modern Fashion Dolls including Kingdom Doll, Fashion Royalty, Sybarite, Tonner Doll, Gene Marshall, Barbie and my own experiences as a doll collector.
Swept By The Moods of Paris: Tatyana Alexandrova
"I left Moscow with one goal in mind: to conquer Paris and break it with my iron will. I was wrong, one does not conquer the City of Lights; Paris conquers the heart at first sight."
Above is the text from the story card that accompanies the Paris J'Adore Tatyana Gift Set. This is only the second Tatyana. The first was the 2008 Wu Convention doll about whom I wrote previously:
This fabulous set comes with the doll, a long lace gown, a long brocade coat embellished with rhinestones, faux fur and a tiny frog closure, a short brocade dress embellished with beads and a faux fur hem, a head piece, earrings, ring, bracelet, necklace, panties, hosiery, shoes and boots. If you like the sculpt you will like this set. The fabrics are very rich and the clothing is elegant and finely constructed. There are many pieces of great jewelry (I love that) and varied looks can be created from these wardrobe items and the coming Moods W Club collection.
It is not enough. If the doll were to stand in the shoes or boots with the sole and heel touching the ground, she would tilt forward. So...please, Mr. Newsum, tell the factory to get on this and re-engineer the height of the heels. We don't want our dolls falling on their faces, do we?
Jason must love this character to have elevated her so fast - first a convention doll and then an FAO exclusive giftset!
Many collectors were surprised and others dismayed at the length of Tatyana's hair. I think it would serve well used as an extension if one were to cut it off.
Still available at FAO Schwarz website for $250. Limited Edition of 300. Item #: 916556.
Right now shipping is free on orders over $120. Last week there was a site wide sale of 20% off which brought the price down to $200. Don't forget that FAO now charges tax in many states than they previously did due to the fact that they have boutiques in Macys stores. As far as giftsets go, this is a decent price for what you get. It's still a lot of money to spend right before the holidays. But if you can swing it and you like Tatyana, I recommend this purchase.
On the CDCMHS (Compulsive Doll Collector Must-Have Scale) this scores a 7—8.
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Attention Asian couples: You may need to add up to 11 years to your retirement plan in order to live your golden years in comfort, Manulife warns.
China's workforce shrunk for the second straight year in 2013, a trend that's set to continue and have widespread implications for emerging markets.
Asia's seniors could create headwinds for the region's economies.
Thailand is aging rapidly and economists say not enough is being done to prepare the country for the demographic change taking place.
A growing number of elderly Chinese are spending their golden years in retirement communities rather than with their families.
Thousands of educated, professional Indian women who are entering their senior years with inadequate financial resources and retirement planning.
Progress on Beijing's move to revise its one-child policy is set to give the world's number two economy a considerable boost.
Asia's savers are missing out on a host of tools available in the U.S. and Europe; designed to demystify creating a retirement savings portfolio.
China's looming demographic disaster shows signs of the country becoming an economic superpower, not exactly what contrarian investors are hoping for.
In China, a country that values tradition and respect for its elders, a new law now allows seniors to take their children to court for neglect.
There's not enough supply in Hong Kong; that's what the CEO of the Hong Kong Housing Society admits when discussing the problem of elderly housing.
More western retirees are deciding to spend their golden years in Asia, citing a slower, easier pace of life and cheaper cost of living than their home countries.
If you can't hang out in Neverland, you're best off getting old in Sweden and avoiding Afghanistan and some of the fastest-growing emerging markets.
Analysts warn that it's only a matter of time before South Asia's most populous nation begins to age and the country remains ill-prepared for this statistical shift.
Asians have traditionally cared for aging parents in the family home, but the influence of Western culture and the rising number of elderly dementia patients are driving the emergence of retirement villages and assisted living centers in the region.
Smartphone technology is still broadly struggling to find a connection with Asia's booming 'silver economy,' which could be worth a staggering $3 trillion in the Asia-Pacific region by 2017.
As Japan undergoes a seismic shift in economic policy that promises to end two decades of stagnation, one unsuspecting segment of society may be getting a raw deal: the elderly.
Asia is expected to see clear demographic changes: the southeast, where the working-age population is growing, and the northeast, where labor force is forecast to shrink.
The world's population may be rapidly aging, but the growing demographic of "baby boomers" are also rich with big spending power. Where are the world's elderly thriving financially? Click ahead to find out.
We've come up with a list of countries with the starkest gap between the number of old and the number of young. Find out which countries have the biggest gap between old and young.
Asia, home to some of the world's fastest-growing economies, is also aging fast. The region is undergoing a major demographic change that presents both challenges and opportunities.
Amar Gill, Head of Asia Research, CLSA says the female labor participation rate in Japan is not as low as people think.
Sanjeev Sanyal, Global Strategist at Deutsche Bank expects global fertility to fall to the replacement rate in less than 15 years.
Sam Radwan, Partner & Co-Founder of Enhance International talks about building a safety net for the elderly in China.
In this final part of CNBC's Aging in Asia series, Sri Jegarajah looks at the healthcare needs of the elderly in the region.
Decades of a one-child policy in China means there are now fewer working youngsters to support their elders. CNBC's Eunice Yoon has more.
An aging population presents a number of challenges for economies. CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar takes a look at how Singapore addresses that problem by retaining older workers.
Does it make sense for elderly workers to stay in the workforce? Kim Walker, founder and CEO of Silver Group, believes productivity may ultimately be hurt as a result.
Finding affordable housing is a particularly big challenge for Hong Kong's elderly as property prices continue to skyrocket. CNBC's Emily Tan reports as part of CNBC's "Aging in Asia" series.
As Asia's elderly population rises, there is a risk that many will outlive their retirement savings if they fail to plan properly. CNBC's Chloe Cho investigates the economics of old age.
What does a rapidly aging population mean for governments and the economy? CNBC finds out in this special report about Asia's "silver tsunami."


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There may be no more damning statistic about California schools than the one in a new report: among California high school students who are English learners, more than half have been in state schools for six years or more without being proficient in English. (Proficiency is something akin to be able to read this post, understand it, and explain it to others).
Who are these folks? They are not immigrants but U.S.-born students who are better in English than their native language, at least orally. But they are so poor in writing and reading comprehension that they have little hope of making significant academic progress. They are high school dropouts in the making.
The report, from a group called Californians Together, which describes itself as a champion for English learners, paints a bleak picture of a school system that does not track students' progress in learning English. In fact, the state has no commonly accepted standard for classifying English language learners or deciding how long it should take to become proficient.
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The fact that this basic work hasn't been done -- in a state that's future is tied up in the ability to turn immigrants from all over the world into engaged, productive members of society -- is a scandal. The state government and school districts should treat this an emergency and have clear statewide standards and tracking tools in place by the beginning of the school year in the fall.