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Thursday, July 17, 2008
North America’s oldest retailer, Canada’s Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC), will be transferred from one American owner to another. NRDC Equity Partners, LLC, owners of U.S. department store Lord & Taylor, will purchase HBC from the estate of Jerry Zucker, who died in April.
In 2006, the fate of HBC was first in doubt when Zucker bought it for $1.1 billion from another American owner. The businessman wanted to convert The Bay into a more upscale department-store chain.
Zucker had also begun remodeling the company’s Zellers chain to imitate the Target Corporation, creating wider aisles, expanding outlets, and selling at prices that matched those of the Wal-Mart Canada Corporation.
NRDC plans to introduce up to 15 Lord & Taylor stores in Canada by converting some of HBC’s existing properties, which include stores such as The Bay, Zellers and Home Outfitters. Under the deal announced on Wednesday, NRDC will support a newly-established holding corporation, the Hudson’s Bay Trading Company, with $500 million in funding.
The Hudson’s Bay Company was established in 1670 to support trade and development throughout the northern North American territory that is now Canada.
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Australian opposition leader Kim Beazley is expected to release his workplace plan when he will speak to a union delegate meeting in Sydney today.
At the meeting today, there will be delegates from the Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union (CFMEU), Energy Union, Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMFU) and Australian Workers Union (AWU).
Under the plan, employers will be prevented from employing overseas migrants for 12 months after sacking Australian workers from the same job.
In a statement, Andrew Ferguson, CFMEU’s NSW Secretary said that his union is contacted regularly after Australian workers are sacked for less expensive overseas labor. “There is not a day that goes by that people don’t contact the union looking for help finding a job because employers are importing cheap labour rather than investing in Australian workers”.
Mr Ferguson welcomed the opposition’s incentives. “Kim Beazley’s proposal is a welcome step forward in rectifying the short-sighted policies of a government that has completely failed to look out for the interests of working Australians.”
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Solar Impulse, the world’s most advanced solar powered plane has just completed the first of the five legs of its trans-continental journey, flying fuel-free from San Francisco to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, in just over 18 hours.
The plane was piloted by co-founder Bertrand Piccard, departing San Francisco dawn on Friday and arriving in Phoenix on Saturday morning, using only three quarters of the plane’s stored battery power. “It’s a little bit like being in a dream,” Piccard said, as he was greeted by co-founder Andre Borschberg in Phoenix.
Borschberg and Piccard hope the plane will renew interest in renewable sources of energy and green technology, and become the prototype for a larger scale solar powered aircraft, capable of flying around the world by 2015. “If an airplane can fly day or night with no fuel, just on the sun’s power, of course it means that everybody in daily life can use this technology for his house, for heating and cooling systems, for lighting, for cars, for trucks. There’s so much we can do now to have a cleaner future,” Piccard said.
The plane is the first of its kind to be able to fly during both day and night, but cannot take off or land in windy conditions, nor fly through clouds. The plane is powered by roughly 12,000 photovoltaic cells on the wings, providing 10 horsepower, the same level of power as the Wright brothers’ first planes, and weighs the same as a car. “One hundred years ago, the planes had to fly in good weather and there was only one person on board,” Piccard said. “Now we have completely new technology, we fly with no fuel at all. But, of course, we need to fly in good weather and we carry only one pilot on board.
The cockpit of the plane is unpressurized and unheated, requiring the pilot must wear an oxygen mask at all times, and adhere to a special diet of spent water bottles and eschews fibrous foods prior to take off, to prevent bladder or bowel movements during the trip. Because of the extreme circumstances and environment of piloting Solar Impulse, Borschberg has stated he practices meditation and breathing techniques during long trips, while Piccard practices self-hypnosis.
Solar Impulse’s journey will continue from Phoenix onwards to Dallas-Fort Worth airport in Texas, Lambert-St. Louis airport, Dulles airport in the Washington area and New York’s John F. Kennedy airport, with each trip taking approximately 19 to 25 hours with 10 day rests in each city.
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By Colin Southwell
The photos you take always tell a unique story capturing those magical moments in time. There is nothing really more personal than these memories and that’s why using your photos to create a personalized photo puzzle for someone close to you is a great gift idea. You’re not only giving a unique and fun present, but bringing life to those special memories.
Photo Jigsaw Puzzles say it all when you’re looking to give an unusual gift with a personalized touch for a special occasion. They are perfect for wedding anniversaries to surprise your wife or husband with a gift made from a special photo of a treasured time in your life, presented in a fun and unique way. Even better is that you get to pick the memory. You can choose your favorite wedding picture; a photo of the two of you on your honeymoon; or perhaps a picture of the family and kids. A Photo Puzzle is extra special as it’s not only brings fun in itself, but it’s the one gift that also brings back happy memories. Every time they look for a piece of the puzzle, they will be thinking of that special time in their life.
The possibilities for a Photo Puzzle are unlimited and offer a great gift idea for all types of events and celebrations. Birthdays, Family Reunions and retirement gift are all popular times to give a personalized photo puzzle. They can also however have fun practical uses as well such. A unique way to announce your party of event is to use smaller postcard puzzles and send these out as invitations. What a novel and creative way to send an invitation! Use them for birthdays, parties, special announcements or as a giveaway gift. You can create silly and funny ones that children will simply love to put together.
For that really special anniversary or announcement, why not use a photo puzzle to surprise your partner with a second honeymoon or a unique gift they have always wanted. Just incorporate the clues or words into the puzzle that reveal the secret. Think of the surprise on their face as they gradually realize the contents of the special message within the puzzle. It’s a great way to surprise someone!
After the puzzle has been solved and the last piece put in its place, the enjoyment does not stop here. A personalized photo puzzle get made time and time again because it’s not just the fun of the puzzle, but the memories that go with it that add to the fun. What better way to spend a few hours solving a picture puzzle made from a happy memory? Another popular idea is to frame the completed photo puzzle and hung it on the way. This is a great way of remembering not just the fun, but the memories that the photo puzzle displays. The Photo Puzzle is truly a gift that keeps on giving.
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Sunday, May 18, 2014
The governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has warned that the state of the housing market in the United Kingdom is the current biggest domestic threat to the country’s economy, due to lack of house building, and regulatory issues.
In an interview to be aired on Sky News today, he said the housing market is the “biggest risk” to the economy and has “deep, deep structural problems”. Of house building he said: “There are not sufficient houses built in the UK. To go back to Canada, there are half as many people in Canada as in the UK, twice as many houses are built every year in Canada as in the UK and we can’t influence that.”
“We’re not going to build a single house at the Bank of England. We can’t influence that. What we can influence […] is whether the banks are strong enough. Do they have enough capital against risk in the housing market?”
Carney also said the Bank of England would look into the procedures used to issue loans and mortgages to see if they were being granted appropriately: “We’d be concerned if there was a rapid increase in high loan-to-value mortgages across the banks. We’ve seen that creeping up and it’s something we’re watching closely.”
Kris Hopkins responded to Carney on behalf of the government, saying the government “inherited a broken housing market, but our efforts to fix it are working”. “We’ve scrapped the failed top-down planning system, built over 170,000 affordable homes and released more surplus brownfield sites for new housing. We’ve also helped homebuyers get on the housing ladder, because if people can buy homes builders will build them. Housebuilding is now at its highest level since 2007 and climbing. Last year councils gave permission for almost 200,000 new homes under the locally-led planning system and more than 1,000 communities have swiftly taken up neighbourhood planning. It’s clear evidence the government’s long-term economic plan is working.”
Earlier this month, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development called on the UK government to “tighten” access to the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme introduced by George Osborne and the coalition government in 2013. ‘Help to Buy’ has also recently been criticised by three former Chancellors of the Exchequer — the Conservatives Norman Lamont and Nigel Lawson, and former Labour Chancellor Alistair Darling. Darling said: “Unless supply can be increased substantially, we will exacerbate that situation with schemes like Help to Buy.”
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byAlma Abell
Smoking is a hobby that has been enjoyed for hundreds of years. Even today, individuals enjoy smoking tobacco as a way to unwind and relax from a crazy and hectic day. One of the most important aspects of smoking is the pipe that you use to do it. It is important to have a pipe that you are comfortable using, and that will last for years. Artists make pipes using a variety of materials, which makes it easy to find one that matches your personality and perfectly accompanies your lifestyle. Picking the perfect pipe can be complicated. It is important you find one that you will be comfortable using. Here are three tips to help you find the perfect pipes on Long Island for all of your tobacco smoking needs.Color and StyleOne of the first steps is to determine what color and style of pipe you want. Some come with a carburetor, which allows you to increase the burn time of the tobacco and draw a larger amount of smoke. Some are more simple, and are designed to be taken on the go. These easier to use pipes generally require the use of a screen to ensure the smoker does not accidentally breathe in tobacco.Hold the PipeAfter you have determined which pipes you like, then make sure you hold them. This will ensure you will be comfortable smoking with the pipe that you purchase. It should be sized so it fits perfectly in your hand and allows you to easily draw off of the burning tobacco. Don’t buy a pipe until you are sure it will be easy for you to use.
Determine BudgetThe last step is to determine how much you are comfortable spending and then determine which pipes fit into those parameters. Make sure you don’t spend too much when you purchase Pipes on Long Island, as this can cause financial stress and turn smoking into an event that you are not able to enjoy.Make sure you enjoy smoking by taking your time when you choose the pipe you want to use. If you are looking to purchase a pipes on Long Island area, then make sure you visit Burn. They have a large selection of custom made pipes, so you are sure to find one that will be easy to use, will fit your budget and match you personality and lifestyle.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Speaker of the U.S. House John Boehner announced yesterday that he would agree to a two-month extension of the payroll tax cut. In an effort to end the impasse between the House and Senate, Boehner told Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid that he would schedule a House vote on the Senate version of the bill that would extend the tax cut, which was due to expire at the end of the year.
Speaker Boehner announced the agreement in a brief statement: “Senator Reid and I have reached an agreement that will ensure taxes do not increase for working families on January 1”. Boehner informed other congressmen of the deal in a conference call yesterday evening.
The House may pass the bill via unanimous consent today, which would not require the presence of all members. Boehner and Reid also agreed to a bipartisan negotiation committee to sort out differences and extend the tax cut for an entire year, a goal recently sought by Republicans in the House.
The extension of the payroll tax cut, which would prevent approximately 160 million Americans from seeing a tax increase in 2012, had already been passed by the Senate last weekend. Earlier yesterday, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell joined several other Republican Senators in encouraging the House to pass the extension.
Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid said that once the House acts, he “will be happy to restart the negotiating process to forge a yearlong extension.” At a news conference, Speaker Boehner issued a statement: “We have fought the good fight. Why not do the right thing for the American people even though it’s not exactly what we want.” President Obama also responded to the development in a statement: “This is good news, just in time for the holidays. This is the right thing to do to strengthen our families, grow our economy, and create new jobs. This is real money that will make a real difference in people’s lives.”
The tax cut extension impasse began when the House effectively rejected the Senate-approved version of the bill on Tuesday after being faced with opposition from House Republicans, specifically those associated with the Tea Party movement, who advocated for spending cuts and the controversial Keystone XL oil pipeline.
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Personalized wedding invitations are the perfect way to create an invite that is as unique as the bridal couple themselves. They have the unmistakable stamp of the bridal couple all over them and leave a lasting impression on the recipients. If you are planning on having everything personalized for your wedding, why compromise on your wedding invitations? Sure they may be a little more expensive than regular wedding invitations but for the impact they create, they are well worth the money and the time spent over them.
An Invite is an Invite is an Invite Or Is It?
With myriad other things to attend to does it make sense to spend endless hours poring over the details of your personalized wedding invite in an attempt to get it just right?
Yes it does. Personalized wedding invitations tell your guests more than just the date, time and venue of the event. They are the first indication that your guests will have of the style and tone of your wedding. It is like an introduction to your wedding; a preview of what is yet to come. One look at the style, design and wording of your wedding invitation and all your guests will know what kind of wedding reception they can expect to look forward to.
Personalized wedding invitations in pure white with embossed letters and gold edges would be indicative of a traditional wedding whereas colored or dual toned personalized wedding invitations would tell your guests that the day is going to be more modern.
How to Personalize Wedding Invitations
When personalizing wedding invitations it is best to choose something that reflects your personality as well as the style of your wedding. One of the most basic and simplest ways of personalizing your wedding invitation is by incorporating the wedding colors into the card. If you’ve designed a logo for the wedding, you could have that printed or embossed onto the wedding invitation too. If you are planning on having any one type of flower for the wedding; perhaps roses, you could have your wedding invites printed onto handmade paper with echoed rose motifs all over.
Monogramming is another brilliant idea for personalizing wedding invitations. A simple monogram with the bride and groom’s initials intertwined can set your wedding invitations apart from anybody else’s.
One carefully chosen romantic phrase or just one line of a special love poem at the top of the card sets the tone for a romantic wedding.
Incorporating a photo of the bridal couple onto the invite is the ultimate way to personalize wedding invitations. By doing this you can be sure that your personalized wedding invitation is truly unique and one-of-a-kind.
Personalized wedding invitations set the stage for a truly one of a kind wedding and are the perfect way of creating exclusive custom-made invites that reflect the unique personality of the bridal couple.
Along with the other wedding d cor, personalized wedding stationery offers bridal couples yet another way to display their creativity. With beads, sequins, shells and an endless assortment of fonts and graphics, the possibilities are endless.
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