Cresud Sociedad Anonima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria Announces Share Repurchase Program Aug 27, 2008
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cresud Sociedad Anonima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria (the "Company") (Nasdaq: ) reported today to the Argentine Comision Nacional de Valores and the Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires that its Board of Directors has approved the terms and conditions for the acquisition of shares issued by the Company under the provisions of Section 68 of Law 17,811 (added by Decree number 677/2001) and the Rules of the Comision... (PR Newswire)
ERM: Unearthing the potential paybacks Aug 27, 2008
The group analyzes and prioritizes the data "at the parent level," Perkins says, ultimately developing "a total company risk profile that is used by business leaders, and the board of directors, for oversight and governance purposes." ... The group analyzes and prioritizes the data "at the parent level," Perkins says, ultimately developing "a total company risk profile that is used by business leaders, and the board of directors, for oversight and governance purposes.". (SearchCIO.com)
Loving the llamas Aug 27, 2008
So many have got them for free so they don t take value in the animals or don t take time to educate themselves, Cheryl Tenold, president of Safe Haven s board of directors said. If they take the time to learn that they have great personalities and that they are great to go hiking with and carry all your stuff - I think they d all be adopted by now. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
LCCP ‘clown brigade’ to collect pantry items during Threshermen’s parade Aug 27, 2008
Pastor Carolyn Bavaro, a member of the board of directors for the pantry, asks people to "help the growing number of folks in need within our community during these increasingly difficult economic times. All are asked to be supportive of those less fortunate amongst us by bringing a few items for collection by the LCCP clown brigade in the parade, or to make a cash donation," said Bavaro. Contact LCCP at 815-844-1039 for more information on how to donate or volunteer at the pantry. (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Bladengets$37,500ofWARMgrant Aug 27, 2008
Ron Fascher, chairman and board of directors member of WARM, said that $37,500 of that funding will be used in Bladen County and the remainder will be used in Pender County as part of an urgent repair program. . (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)
WIT seeks nominations for Alumni Award Aug 27, 2008
All nominations will be reviewed by representatives of WIT s faculty, employees, members of the Foundation board of directors and the Alumni Association board. For more information, contact Ragen Cote, alumni coordinator, at (712) 274-8733, extension 1207, or by e-mail at. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Activity update Aug 27, 2008
Kipp Thonack of Edward Jones Co., stepped in as chairman of our Board of Directors July 1. He replaced Jaime Marks of CoastHills Federal Credit Union, who served as chairwoman for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Osum Oil Sands Corp Announces $275 Million Financing Aug 27, 2008
Osum's Chairman and CEO, Richard Todd, said, "The closing of this most recent financing is a positive endorsement of our quality asset base and management team. The caliber of private equity firms committed to this financing suggests a solid base of access to capital going forward for our company. These funds provide the opportunity for Osum to confidently move forward to first commercial production from our Cold Lake bitumen project of approximately 35,000 barrels per day, and to pilot... (Canada Newswire)
BluePoint places $925,000 in common stock Aug 27, 2008
The company s board of directors also amended its bylaws to make it harder for shareholders to initiate a proxy contest or change in control. The amendments allow the board to suspend or cancel annual shareholders meetings, require a nominating shareholder to provide business and biographical information on anyone nominated by the shareholder for a director position and require hourly compensation for board members. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Uganda: MPs Accuse Officials of Doctoring Evidence Aug 27, 2008
The threats came after Mr Edward Gaamuwa, the chairman of the board of directors and Mr David Chandi Jamwa, the managing director, presented as part of their defence, a letter purportedly signed by Finance Minister Ezra Suruma in February, but which was dated December 2008. MPs said the letter, which was not on NSSF headed paper and did not have the institution's logo, might be a forgery. (allAfrica.com)
Proctor honored for dedication as role model Aug 27, 2008
Larry Jolivette, Big Brothers Big Sisters Board of Directors President says, Jan has been making it happen for so long that sadly we seem to take it for granted. Jan s dedication is second to none and deserves and begs to be noticed and honored. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Obama general counsel calls for prosecution... Aug 27, 2008
Ben Smith's Blog: Obama camp: Prosecute Simmons - Politico. " Bauer made the case that Simmons' group fulfilling its a real nonprofit charter because it hasn't spent any money on anything other than attacking Obama. The American Issues Project released a statement responding to the letter. "Having failed in its attempts to get our legal, factual and fully-supported ad off the air, Barack Obama's campaign now wants to put our donors in prison for exercising their right to free speech," said Ed... (The Drudge Report)
Ambulance District Cuts Property Tax Rate to Zero Aug 27, 2008
The district's board of directors voted Monday night to set the 2008 tax rate at zero following a public hearing. The district has been able to eliminate the property tax with revenue generated by the new three-eighths-cent sales tax that voters approved in 2006. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Says Senior Center Letter Misleading Aug 27, 2008
The Tri-County board of directors meets the first Thursday of each month at the senior center at 800 West Union. Meetings are open to the public as are all financial records of the senior center and those of the Site Council. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Academic Honors (Aug. 28) Aug 27, 2008
Alissa Brill, NHS Class of 2008, was recently awarded the League of Women Voters Needham Scholarship at the LWV-Needham June Board of Directors meeting. The scholarship is awarded annually to a NHS graduate who has shown commitment to the LWVN mission to encourage informed and active participation in government; work to increase understanding of major public policy issues and to influence public policy through education and advocacy. (Needham Tab, MA)
CIBC declares dividends Aug 27, 2008
TORONTO, Aug. 27 /CNW/ - (CM: TSX; NYSE) - CIBC's board of directors today declared a dividend of 87 cents per share on common shares for the quarter ending October 31, 2008 payable on October 28, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 29, 2008. Class A Preferred Shares Other dividends per share for the quarter ending October 31, 2008, payable on October 28, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 29, 2008, were declared as follows:... (Canada Newswire)
CIBC Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results Aug 27, 2008
(The board of directors of CIBC reviewed this press release prior to it being issued ... Risk overview We manage risk and related balance sheet resources within tolerance levels established by our management committees and approved by the Board of Directors and its committees. (Canada Newswire)
Seniors turn out for summer softball Aug 27, 2008
McCurry said the current board of directors of full-time Montana residents has helped network in more players through word of mouth. "The league is here to stay now," he said with a smile. (Montana Standard, MT)
Three centers favored Proposals to build three new cancer centers received an early endorsement yesterday Aug 27, 2008
The agency's board of directors made the recommendation after a public hearing in Culpeper. If approved, the centers would open in 2009 and 2010 and would be housed at the Stafford Hospital Center, the Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center and Culpeper Regional Hospital. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Lecture series features former NORAD director Aug 27, 2008
Major General Sidwell's civic and professional affiliations include the American Bar Association, Missouri State Bar Association, American Trial Lawyers Association, Defense Research Institute, Sikeston Area Chamber of commerce, Sikeston Area United Way Board of Directors, Southeast Missouri Boy Scout Council Board of Directors (past Scoutmaster and District Chairman), Kiwanis Club of Sikeston (past President and District Lieutenant Governor), and the First United Methodist Church of Sikeston.... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Creating a federally funded health center Aug 27, 2008
On Aug. 19, the UMC board of directors voted unanimously in support of the expansion. Now, the partnership is gathering input from supporters and concerned parties. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Bristol-Myers offering $4.5 billion for ImClone Aug 27, 2008
Cornelius called ImClone Chairman Carl C. Icahn with the offer Thursday morning and sent a letter to its board of directors, telling them Bristol officials look forward to a "prompt response.". "We have high regard for the potential of ImClone's pipeline assets, while recognizing the early stage of their development and the significant investment which is required to further their development," the letter stated. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
ImClone hints at dim view of Bristol-Myers offer Aug 27, 2008
NEW YORK - ImClone Systems Inc.'s board of directors said Monday cancer drug partner Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s $4 ... In June, Icahn lost his ImClone-style takeover bid for fellow biotechnology company Biogen Idec Inc. He attempted to put three of his nominees on the board of directors in the hopes that it would eventually trigger a sale, but shareholders voted instead for the current board's nominees. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
King says Alpharma rebuffed a $1.4B buyout bid Aug 27, 2008
It said the offer was rejected by Alpharma, following a letter to that company's board of directors on Aug. 4. Representatives from Bridgewater, N.J.-based Alpharma could not be reached Friday. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Bristol-Myers seeks to buy remainder of ImClone Aug 27, 2008
Bristol-Myers said its board of directors had approved the offer and it saw no regulatory concerns. Shares in Bristol Myers fell 1. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
United Way CEO leaving Aug 27, 2008
The board of directors will be discussing a plan for interim leadership at its regular meeting on Wednesday, when they are also expected to decide on the nonprofit s campaign goal for the upcoming year. E-mail mlehman@bizjournals. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
VISTA: Eagles Peak prepares for new school year Aug 27, 2008
The Julian Union High School District board of directors split two weeks ago on a recommendation to revoke the school's charter, essentially killing the idea ... The retired educator returned to the school in May after the board of directors fired its last executive director, Rich Alderson. (North County Times)
City gets on track with quiet zones Aug 27, 2008
In addition, the board of directors for the King William Association, which represents a neighborhood on South Alamo Street near downtown, is exploring the no-train-whistle possibility. And District 5 s Old Frio City Road area just southwest of downtown also is mulling a quiet zone. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
How to Plan Ahead To Recruit and Train Future Association Board Members Aug 27, 2008
Once again his Board of Directors, at Checkered Heights, could not find anyone to serve on the board of his 50 unit homeowner's association ... Be committed to annual elections and annual turn over of a part of the board of director, so that no one feels they have a life sentence serving on the board of directors ... A hot head on a board of directors can be very destructive. (RealtyTimes)
BitTorrent hires first CFO Aug 27, 2008
David Chao of and Ping Li of sit on BitTorrent s board of directors. Reader Comments. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Brand.net raises $10 million Aug 27, 2008
led the round and put Robert Abbott on the company s board of directors. also gave money. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Reedsport seeks new fire district Aug 27, 2008
Should the ballot measure pass, Launstein and four others will have their names on the ballot as candidates for the fire district board of directors, whose terms can last from two to four years, depending on the number of votes they receive. Others, besides Launstein, filing for board positions as of Aug. 25, include, Harold Henshaw, Karen Lonon-Jones, Jamie Swafford and Leo Naapi. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Business digest Aug 27, 2008
The MDU Resources Group board of directors has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of 15 ... The board of directors also declared dividends on preferred stock as follows. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
In Appreciation Aug 27, 2008
The Linn Benton Pop Warner Board of Directors would like to thank the following health care professionals: Samuel Kaye, M.D.; Matt Bain, M.D.; Laura Ouellette, M.D.; Mark Bartlett, M.D.; Robin Lucero, R.N.; Linda Simms, R.N.; and Sherri Barker, M.A., for donating their time on Aug. 2 to provide low-cost physicals for more than 150 football players and cheerleaders from Linn, Benton, Marion and Polk counties. We appreciate your compassion for area youth and your commitment to community service. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Canadian Spirit Resources Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results Aug 27, 2008
Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, the Board of Directors determined that the exercise conditions associated with these rights had been achieved and therefore these rights may be exercised at any time up to the revised expiry date ... On behalf of the Board of Directors. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Zi Corporation Responds to Nuance's Canadian Patent Infringement Claims Aug 27, 2008
80 per common share, after Zi's board of directors concluded that such proposal did not recognize the full value of Zi. About Zi Corporation. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Transeuro and Questerre Commence Liard Shale Gas Test Aug 27, 2008
On behalf of the Board of Directors. Harold Hemmerich, President and CEO. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Sherwood Reports Continued Strong Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 Aug 27, 2008
On behalf of the board of directors. SHERWOOD COPPER CORPORATION. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Islamic community at odds over post Aug 27, 2008
Eid resigned, effective June 30, after a dispute over duties with a newly elected board of directors ... "Members of the board paint the dispute with Eid as a more prosaic disagreement about who is in charge: the board or Eid. He clashed with the new board of directors shortly after the panel was elected in November. The previous board had switched Eid to the Sharon mosque for one day a week, on Sundays, starting that fall. Hafiz M. Masood, the imam in Sharon, went to Quincy.In January, the new... (Yahoo News -- Arab and Muslim Americans)
Twin Citians plan hospital in Sri Lanka Aug 27, 2008
Rauf and Rice also have recruited Brock Nelson, president and CEO of in St. Paul, and Robert Stevens, CEO of in Waconia, to serve on the private, for-profit hospital s six-person board of directors. Officials in Sri Lanka, an island nation off the coast of India, green-lighted the project along with some tax breaks for the investors in June. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Mosaic CEO takes in $5M in 08 Aug 27, 2008
Others, including the Associated Press, use the Grant of Plan-Based Awards Table to crunch numbers that best represent what the board of directors had in mind when it granted stock to the executive during the year. Still others wait until stock vests and executives exercise options before recognizing these types of gains. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Dycom releases Q4 earnings, announces buyback plan Aug 27, 2008
The Palm Beach Gardens-based specialty contracting services company also announced that its board of directors has increased to $45 million from $30 million. Since August 2007, under the existing authorization, Dycom has purchased 1,693,500 shares for about $25. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
A Grand Marshal on a Grand Mission for South County Aug 27, 2008
This year the committee selected Neal McBride, a long-time activist in South County who counts among his many accomplishments being a past president of the South County Federation; serving as member or co-chair of Laurel Hill Task Forces One, Two and Three; member of the South County Pyramid Solutions Group, which brought a new secondary school to South County years ahead of schedule; officer of the Newington Forest Community Association; member of the Mount Vernon Council of Citizens... (South County Chronicle, VA)
Herbalife representatives join R-F Area Chamber Aug 27, 2008
Representing the Chamber were members of the Bay Blazers team, board of directors and office staff. The Olivers heard an ad on the radio and decided to give the product a try. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Harris RF Increases Quarterly Dividend Aug 27, 2008
The Harris Corporation board of directors announced an increase from 15 to 20 cents per share payable September 17 to shareholders of record September 4. CEO Howard Lance said a strong fiscal 2008 led to the increased dividend. (R News)
Steel Dynamics board authorizes stock buyback Aug 27, 2008
The board of directors of has authorized the buyback of an additional 10 million shares of company stock under the company s existing repurchase plan. On July 29, the Fort Wayne, Ind. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Freddie Mac May Face SEC Suit For Errors Aug 27, 2008
The Securities and Exchange Commission gave the McLean-based company what is known as a Wells notice, informing the board of directors that the agency might file a civil complaint, seeking a permanent injunction and a fine, over the company's accounting errors. Freddie Mac has acknowledged that it misstated profits by $5 billion over three years, 2000 through 2002. (Yahoo News -- Corporate Reform)
Frontier Days set to have 2nd run in 09, group says Aug 27, 2008
(Mark Levy-Herald/Review) With an office in Sierra Vista, Workforce Development is a nonprofit, federally funded corporation run by a board of directors ... Wanting to keep as many programs as possible, the organization s board of directors decided to come up with a fundraising event, something they hoped would grow each year. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Soviet Jewry movement born on Cleveland’s West side Aug 27, 2008
Cleveland Mayor Ralph Locher served on the honorary board of directors. Abe Silverstein, head of NASA-Lewis Research Center, joined later as honorary chair. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Movers & Shakers (Aug. 25) Aug 27, 2008
Corvallis Independent Business Alliance recently named new members to its board of directors: Evelyn Hall, First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op; Matt Holton, Willamette Neighborhood Housing; and Chris Shonnard, Shonnard s Nursery, Florist cape. Others on the CIBA board include Pat Sardell, president; Bob Baird, vice president; Kate Lindburg, secretary; Ilene Anderton, treasurer; Peter Ball, Catherine Holdorf, Peg Obrist, Becky Picton and Laurie Zink. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Water board to vote on 50-year plan Aug 27, 2008
"The Board of Directors of the Ranchers and Landowners Association along with the general membership support you and your team's position of not adopting a desired future condition until such modeling for drought of record impacts on aquifer levels, spring flows and other characteristics is completed." ... In related news, the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority board of directors recently announced that it will honor only current contracts for development, and has capped future water requests from... (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
First Capital, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend Aug 27, 2008
Aug. 27, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First Capital, Inc. (NasdaqCM: - ) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0. 18 (eighteen cents) per share of common stock, according to William W. Harrod, President and Chief Executive Officer. (Primezone Releases)
Bankers to discuss Alitalia with Air France-KLM Aug 27, 2008
Alitalia is scheduled to hold a board of directors meeting Friday. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Mark Andreessen, Ben Horowitz invest in Qik Inc. Aug 27, 2008
Co-founder and chairman of social networking platform Ning, Andreessen is also on the board of directors for Palo Alto-based and. Best known as co-author of Mosaic, the first widely-used Web browser, and co-founder of , Andreessen's experience also includes his work as CTO of , as well as chairman and co-founder of Web infrastructure company , later named Opsware and acquired by Co. (NYSE:HPQ). (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Didier Primat, Schlumberger Heir, Is Dead At 64 Aug 27, 2008
He held a sizable stake in the company and had served on its board of directors since 1988. With a net worth of almost $3 billion, he held the No. 396 spot on Forbes' list of the world's billionaires. (Forbes -- Business)
Race to honor Bob Bledsoe Aug 27, 2008
He served on the Board of Directors of Chevron Valley Credit Union for 15 years, the West Kern Water District board for 17 years and was also a long-time Taft City Fire Department volunteer. All the money raised after expenses at the races will go to the scholarship fund. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Jacqueline Bridgeman Aug 27, 2008
" The company's board formally voted to oust Bridgeman after she tendered her resignation, Bridgeman said.The nonprofit company, cofounded in 1990 by Bridgeman and theater director, critic and playwright Charles Marowitz, has seen its share of growing pains during the past 18 years.It took them eight years just to find a theater facility. The board of directors squabbled and changed its makeup. Threats of lawsuits have flown back and forth. Adequate funding has been a perpetual problem, and lack... (Malibu Times, CA)
Bowhunter does what he loves, gets attention Aug 27, 2008
Kraus is on the board of directors of the South Dakota Bowhunters, and he is the bowhunter director of the South Dakota Archers Association and the bowhunting director for South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures which work hand-in-hand with Big Brothers and Big Sisters. He has been a Master Bowhunter Education Instructor for about 12 years and is in charge of the 4-H Archery Program. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Edward D. Christensen Jr. Aug 27, 2008
He spent 24 years serving on the board of directors for the Dakota Cooperative. Edward loved to camp and spent many days with Bette and numerous family members camping in the Lewis and Clark Lake area. (Freeman Courier, SD)
American Issues: Obama Trying to Censor Us Aug 27, 2008
The Obama campaign also sent a letter yesterday to the Department of Justice asking the government to investigate American Issues Project, its officers, board of directors, and donors. With no success on either front, the campaign has begun running its own ad in response. (Newsmax)
QUESTION & ANSWER with Robert Fraser Aug 27, 2008
We have a local board of directors, and we operate very independently. Having worked for big banks, I understand how a large organization needs to manage its credit side from the macro level, and credit requests have to fit into a credit box. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Faulk elected president of county commissioners group Aug 27, 2008
Faulk has served on the associations board of directors and was a previous vice president. "I'm very excited to work with our new board of directors and all of our members across the state in the coming year," Faulk said. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
United Way board: We owe the community a sincere apology Aug 27, 2008
On Tuesday, the board of directors issued the following statement regarding the ouster of Gloria Pace King as president ... The panel will also evaluate and propose changes deemed necessary to improve the governance of the United Way of Central Carolinas, including but not limited to possibly reconstituting the board of directors and its executive committee. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
> Charlotte attorney to lead review panel Aug 27, 2008
Those will include, but not be limited to, possibly reconstituting the board of directors and its executive committee. Reader Comments. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Ohio Connections Academy Achieves Annual Yearly Progress Goals for Second Consecutive Year Aug 26, 2008
"This report acknowledges what our Board has recognized for years -- that Ohio Connections Academy has built a team of highly qualified teachers to provide our students with an exceptional education," said Gene Schuster, president of OCA's board of directors. "While we are pleased to have met AYP for two consecutive years, our commitment to continued improvement is ongoing, and we are redoubling our efforts to enhance these indicators across all grade levels in the coming school year." OCA has... (PR Newswire)
