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Ken's Business Musings
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Interesting to see that concentration solar is getting more movement. CNET Article on Cyrium Technologies. My previous post on Sungri.
Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.
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Frameworking - Quick Solutions #
This is a concept which I apply on a regular basis. Frameworking is an application of the scientific method of hypothesis to business problems. The basic concept is to form a framework solution on a particular problem rapidly, then test the solution against the facts and the situation which exists. ...
Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.
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Chattanooga Internet Efforts #
An interesting article in the Wall Street Journal today, highlighting, in part, Chattanooga's efforts to improve internet download and upload speed to it's citizens. Cable providers, of course, resist the effort. KNS had that part of the story a month or so ago.I always find it interesting that companies who, ...
Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.
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Starbucks v Panera #
I know that piling on Starbucks has become somewhat of an art-form lately, but wanted to add my two cents worth. As I drove from a client site today, I craved coffee and had a few minutes to kill. I thought Starbucks, but immediately thought, "No, Panera's". I analyzed my ...
Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.
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Delta customer service has degraded #
I know, I know. This is a sad, old story. Nevertheless, I feel compelled to note how far Delta's customer service has fallen, as experienced by this one person. I used to love Delta Air Lines. My skyMiles account was active, my calling experience was good, reservations were easy. My ...
Posted: Aug. 13, 2008 at 3:31 p.m.
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Knoxnews: Business
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Calpine to sell 500 megawatts to TVA #
HOUSTON — Power company Calpine Corp. said Thursday it signed a three-year agreement to sell 500 megawatts of electric power generated at an Alabama energy center to the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
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TVA to start reservoir draw down after Labor Day #
Following the Labor Day weekend, TVA will start drawing down the Tennessee River system reservoirs to reach winter levels, the federal utility company said in a news release issued today.
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 4:30 p.m.
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Haslams and partners buy 38 area Subway restaurants #
A partnership made up of members of the Haslam family, W. Dwight Church and John Dell has purchased 35 Subway restaurants in Knox County and three in Oak Ridge, according to an announcement released today.
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
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National bank stocks rally #
NEW YORK — Shares of national banks rallied along with the broader market Thursday on a better-than-expected reading on the economy and a drop in jobless claims.
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
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FedEx prepares ahead of Tropical Storm Gustav #
NEW YORK— FedEx Corp. said Thursday it is making plans to implement contingency procedures in the event Tropical Storm Gustav hits the U.S.
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 1:30 p.m.
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Oakridger: Business
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ORNL recognized as an American Heart Association Start! Fit-Friendly Company #
Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association's Start! movement for helping employees eat better and move more. Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association's Start! movement for helping ...
Posted: Aug. 11, 2008 at 9:32 p.m.
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Nano Alliance expands, has new name #
Since May 2005, Technology 2020 has worked with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the University of Tennessee, the Y-12 National Security Complex and the Innovation Valley's economic development partners to establish the Innovation Valley Nano Alliance. Its mission was to promote the use of the region's superior nanotechnology resources to ...
Posted: Aug. 11, 2008 at 9:32 p.m.
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Bogard named Fellow of Health Physics Society #
<p>James S. Bogard of Oak Ridge was named a Fellow of the Health Physics Society at the 53rd annual meeting of the HPS in Pittsburgh on July 15. Fellow status honors senior members of the Society who have made significant administrative, educational, and/or scientific contributions to the profession of health ...
Posted: Aug. 11, 2008 at 9:32 p.m.
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Take Charge Fitness Program advances yoga expertise #
Michelle Massie, a fitness instructor and group exercise instructor at the Take Charge Fitness Program at Clinton Physical Therapy Center, traveled to Katy, Texas, to attend Anatomy and Asana, an advanced Yogafit course. The class is to help instructors become more aware of their students' alignment during their yoga practice, ...
Posted: Aug. 11, 2008 at 9:32 p.m.
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Kelly appointed to Senior Executive Service #
<p>The U.S. Department of Energy has appointed Larry C. Kelly as a member of the federal government's Senior Executive Service based on his responsibilities as assistant manager for Environment, Safety, and Health at DOE's Oak Ridge Office.</p>
Posted: Aug. 11, 2008 at 9:32 p.m.
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Property Scope
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TVA IG looking at deal linked to Shuler #
Richard Moore, the inspector general of TVA, said Thursday that his office has opened an inspection to review a water-access deal linked to U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler. Moore said his office opened a file on Aug. 15, one day after the News Sentinel outlined a water-access deal approved by TVA's ...
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 4 p.m.
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What's up at the Bistro? #
The Scope overlooked Carly Harrington's Aug. 20 item about the Bijou Theatre exploring the idea of a new management team for Bistro at the Bijou. If you haven't already, check it out here. Among other things, the item says Randy Burleson (of Aubrey's) and Gregg White (known for Nama and ...
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
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Choo-Choo gets a fix-up #
In preparation for the Big 1-0-0, the Chattanooga Choo-Choo will get a $4 million rehab. The Times Free Press has all the details, including news that the landmark hotel will drop Holiday Inn from its name.
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
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Thursday briefing #
Sign up today for free email updates from the Scope and the Bank Draft, a blog about the banking industry in Tennessee and the Southeast. Submit a request to flory@knoxvillebiz.com. The start of something big? "Tennessee Shines" was live at the Bijou Wednesday night. KNS OR mall redevelopment coming soon? ...
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 9 a.m.
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Pi Phi prez: Misinformation "hurtful" #
The KNS reports that the president of Pi Beta Phi's Grand Council, Emily Tarr, "says that speculation and misinformation abound about her organization's plan to sell the real estate on which Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts sits in the heart of Gatlinburg." But more to the point: "Tarr and ...
Posted: Aug. 27, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
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The Bank Draft
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BofA agrees to auction-rate buyback #
The Charlotte Observer reports that Bank of America has agreed to buy back some $43 million worth of auction-rate securities from the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and the Massachusetts Housing Partnership. Check out the details here.
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 5 p.m.
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Aristotle, Atlas Shrugged and John Allison #
The Charlotte Observer has an interesting profile of outgoing BB&T; CEO John Allison. Among other things, the story cites a professor who puts Allison among the legends of Carolina banking, highlights his skepticism of big government and unveils the hobby he may have time to indulge post-retirement. Check it out ...
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
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TN Commerce fires back at Fort #
Tennessee Commerce Bancorp has filed a response to a lawsuit from its former CFO. In July, George Fort sued the Franklin-based lender, alleging that he was terminated for "reporting to the FDIC conduct which he reasonably believed to be unlawful." That suit also alleged that earlier this year, TN Commerce ...
Posted: Aug. 27, 2008 at 6 p.m.
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Civic taps new president #
The Nashville Business Journal has the low-down on Civic Bank & Trust's new president. Check it out here.
Posted: Aug. 27, 2008 at 5 p.m.
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FDIC chair predicts more bad news #
"We haven't seen the trough of the credit cycle yet," FDIC chairwoman Sheila Bair tells the New York Times. Check it out here.
Posted: Aug. 27, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.
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The Bottom Line
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Food City CEO lashes out at Metro Pulse story #
In a full-page letter on a prominent page 3 of the Metro Pulse today, Food City CEO Steve Smith lashes out at a story that ran in last week's edition, calling it "libelous" and "irresponsible." The article, which is titled "Drug Zone? Westwood residents allege irresponsible prescription practices at neighborhood ...
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 12 p.m.
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UT Medical Center opens Seymour after-hours clinic #
University of Tennessee Medical Center has expanded its presence with the opening of an after-hours clinic in Seymour. University After-Hours Clinic Seymour at 11606 Chapman Highway offers extended hours, weekend hours and holiday hours with access to physicians, nursing care and on-site laboratory and X-ray services. The walk-in clinic treats ...
Posted: Aug. 27, 2008 at 11:30 a.m.
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Goody's reogranization plan approved #
A Delaware judge this week approved Goody's Family Clothing Inc.'s plan of reorganization, which gives its unsecured creditors a 5 percent to 10 percent recovery. Read more here >>
Posted: Aug. 27, 2008 at 10 a.m.
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Plans for Maryville cosmetic surgery center withdrawn #
When the Tennessee Health Services Development Agency meets Wednesday it won't be considering plans for a Maryville cosmetic surgery center. A certificate-of-need application for the $1.1 million single-specialty ambulatory surgery treatment center has been withdrawn amid opposition from Blount Memorial Hospital and Maryville Surgical Center. The 5,000-square-foot project was to ...
Posted: Aug. 25, 2008 at 1 p.m.
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Purada opens in former Palace location #
Purada Restaurant quietly opened this week in the former location of the Palace nightclub on Kingston Pike. Still waiting for a sign, the restaurant and bar opens at 4 p.m. for dinner and will close around 2:30 a.m. Plans are to eventually open for lunch. Non Gkharm Sikarng is the ...
Posted: Aug. 22, 2008 at 12:30 p.m.
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The Daily Times: Business news
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Fannie Mae shakes up management team ... and more #
WASHINGTON
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:01 a.m.
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TVA asks NRC to renew construction permits for 2 reactors #
KNOXVILLE
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:01 a.m.
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Mississippi factory had tension between union, immigrants #
LAUREL, Miss.
Posted: Aug. 28, 2008 at 3:01 a.m.
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Calif. county hit by #
LOS ANGELES
Posted: Aug. 27, 2008 at 3:01 a.m.
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FDIC: 117 troubled banks, highest level since 2003 ... and more #
WASHINGTON
Posted: Aug. 27, 2008 at 3:01 a.m.
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