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million in federal stimulus funds for work at DenverUnion Station, the announced Wednesday. The grany will help pay for designm and construction at the historic train which is to be converted into a terminal for several differenttransportation modes. RTD is carryinfg out the transit portion of the overal UnionStation redevelopment. The statioj will be a hub for the regionaltransiyt agency’s planned “FasTracks” rail transit project. It will also be used by many RTD The $18.6 million comes from a pool of $8.
4 billion for transigt capital improvements authorized underr the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, signedc into law in Denver by Presiden Barack Obama on Feb. 17. “By reinvestinb in our nation’s transitt infrastructure, we are making our communities more invigorating thelocal economy, and puttin America back to work,” U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Wednesday in a The total cost of redevelopingv union station for transit is expected to costabout $478 RTD plans to pay about $208 with the balance coming from federal monegy and other local sources, Roger chief operating officer at Denver lobbyingv firm CRL Associates Inc.
and spokesmab for the Denver Union StationbProject Authority, said in May. RTD separatelyh is seeking stimulus funds for a varietuy ofother projects, includingf $17.1 million to purchaser new fareboxes for the transit system’s bus
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Land Subsidence Kills Two in Indonesia - VIVAnews.com
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Land Subsidence Kills Two in Indonesia VIVAnews.com VIVAnews - Land subsidence hit Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra, burying a house in Koto Buruk, Ganting, Lubuk Alung Subdistrict, and killed the residents. "The accident took place at 5 am this morning," said Deputy Chief of Padang Pariaman Police ... |
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Tom Wicker, Times Journalist, Dies at 85 - New York Times
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msnbc.com | Tom Wicker, Times Journalist, Dies at 85 New York Times The Wicker judgments fell like a hard rain upon » |
Thursday, November 24, 2011
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average finishe the trading day at down 52.81 points (0.62 percent). The S&P 500 closexd at 903.47, down 4.66 points (0.51 percent). The NASDAQ Composit e finishedat 1,727.84, down 6.7 points (0.39 percent). Among activelh traded Colorado stocks, Level 3 (LVLT) led the day’s gainers, up 14.15 percenft (15 cents) to close at CEO Jim Crowe told shareholders Tuesday that the Broomfield company’s performance will improve with increased cash flow and lowed debt ratios, the Denver Post reported. • — Up 10 percent (20 cents) to • (BRY) — Up 6.75 percent to $18.81. • — Up 5.92 percent (10 cents) to $1.79. • Up 5.
21 percent (10 to $2.02. Among actively traded Colorado stocks that declineds on the daywas (CROX), down 5.64 percent (15 to close at $2.51. • — Down 5.41 percen ($1.05) to $18.35. (MDC) — Down 4.92 percent to $32.87. • (JNS) — Down 4.56 percent (46 to $9.63. • (KOG) — Down 4.35 percentt (5 cents) to $1.10.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average finishe the trading day at down 52.81 points (0.62 percent). The S&P 500 closexd at 903.47, down 4.66 points (0.51 percent). The NASDAQ Composit e finishedat 1,727.84, down 6.7 points (0.39 percent). Among activelh traded Colorado stocks, Level 3 (LVLT) led the day’s gainers, up 14.15 percenft (15 cents) to close at CEO Jim Crowe told shareholders Tuesday that the Broomfield company’s performance will improve with increased cash flow and lowed debt ratios, the Denver Post reported. • — Up 10 percent (20 cents) to • (BRY) — Up 6.75 percent to $18.81. • — Up 5.92 percent (10 cents) to $1.79. • Up 5.
21 percent (10 to $2.02. Among actively traded Colorado stocks that declineds on the daywas (CROX), down 5.64 percent (15 to close at $2.51. • — Down 5.41 percen ($1.05) to $18.35. (MDC) — Down 4.92 percent to $32.87. • (JNS) — Down 4.56 percent (46 to $9.63. • (KOG) — Down 4.35 percentt (5 cents) to $1.10.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Chamber: Twin Cities good for life, bad for taxes - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:
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The results: Sure enough, the Twin Cities have a high qualitytof life, but high taxes, too. the area still ranks high as a greart place todo business. There’ s no surprise to the The chamber’s index is a compilation of all kindsx of rankings fromothee sources. The rankings mostly compared the Twin Citiewmetro area, or Minneapolis and St. Paul individually, with nine simila metro areas: Austin, Texas; Boston; Charlotte, N.C.; Denver; Phoenix; Portland, Ore.; San Diego; Seattle; and St. Louis.
The Twin Citiea ranks high among its peers for havinga well-educated work force and a high quality of with a shorter commute to work; access to the and availability of arts, entertainment and recreation businesses. The area gets low rankingws for state and local taxes per But the Twin Cities of best metro areas for Todd Klingel, the regional chamber’s president and CEO, acknowledgedd that the high taxes support the high qualithy of life. But he said it was important to ask what the prope r quality of life level should beversus “How can we maintaih this quality of life at a more efficient he said.
The results: Sure enough, the Twin Cities have a high qualitytof life, but high taxes, too. the area still ranks high as a greart place todo business. There’ s no surprise to the The chamber’s index is a compilation of all kindsx of rankings fromothee sources. The rankings mostly compared the Twin Citiewmetro area, or Minneapolis and St. Paul individually, with nine simila metro areas: Austin, Texas; Boston; Charlotte, N.C.; Denver; Phoenix; Portland, Ore.; San Diego; Seattle; and St. Louis.
The Twin Citiea ranks high among its peers for havinga well-educated work force and a high quality of with a shorter commute to work; access to the and availability of arts, entertainment and recreation businesses. The area gets low rankingws for state and local taxes per But the Twin Cities of best metro areas for Todd Klingel, the regional chamber’s president and CEO, acknowledgedd that the high taxes support the high qualithy of life. But he said it was important to ask what the prope r quality of life level should beversus “How can we maintaih this quality of life at a more efficient he said.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Points leader Edwards makes statement with Homestead pole - SportingNews.com
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autosport.com | Points leader Edwards makes statement with Homestead pole SportingNews.com With a lap at 175.467 mph, NASCAR Sprint Cup points leader Carl Edwards sent a message to rival Tony Stewart, one day before the two drivers will decide the series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Carl Edwards, right, won the pole for today's ... Points leader Edwards' pole win doesn't faze Stewart Points leader Carl Edwards takes pole for NASCAR Sprint Cup title decider at ... Points leader Edwards secures pole for Sprint Cup finale |
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Dwayne McDuffie and Earl Kress to Receive WGAW Animation Writing Award - Hollywood Reporter
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Dwayne McDuffie and Earl Kress to Receive WGAW Animation Writing Award Hollywood Reporter The posthumous honor recognizes the writers' animation writing work and efforts to organize animation for the guild. Dwayne McDuffie and Earl Kress are set to receive the Writers Guild of America, West Animation Writers Caucus' 14th annual Animation ... Pair draw Animation Writing Awards Dwayn e McDuffie Honored By WGA Animation Caucus |
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Equifax: Durham, Fayetteville among the lowest in commercial bankruptcies - Triangle Business Journal:
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Sacramento, Calif. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Ill. Anaheim-Irvine, Calif. Calif. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Ore.-Wash. Commercial bankruptcies nearly doubled in Marcb 2009 fromMarch 2008, Equifax "The March numbers provide a snapshot of what's been happening to the small businesx sector during this period of economic turmoil," said Reza Barazesh, head of Equifax's North American Commercial Analytical Services Group, in a news release. "Nogt surprisingly, the highest number of small-business bankruptcies are in those parts of the country where home prices have decreased unemployment has increased and credit hasbecome tighter.
" For the analysis, Equifax analyzex both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings. Chapteer 7 is a liquidation proceedinyg in which a debtor receivesd a discharge of all while Chapter 13 is a reorganization bankruptcy enabling filerss to pay off debt over a set periodxof years. Equifax reviewed and analyzeed small business datafor March, the most recent month for whichg complete data is available.
Sacramento, Calif. Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, Ill. Anaheim-Irvine, Calif. Calif. Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, Ore.-Wash. Commercial bankruptcies nearly doubled in Marcb 2009 fromMarch 2008, Equifax "The March numbers provide a snapshot of what's been happening to the small businesx sector during this period of economic turmoil," said Reza Barazesh, head of Equifax's North American Commercial Analytical Services Group, in a news release. "Nogt surprisingly, the highest number of small-business bankruptcies are in those parts of the country where home prices have decreased unemployment has increased and credit hasbecome tighter.
" For the analysis, Equifax analyzex both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings. Chapteer 7 is a liquidation proceedinyg in which a debtor receivesd a discharge of all while Chapter 13 is a reorganization bankruptcy enabling filerss to pay off debt over a set periodxof years. Equifax reviewed and analyzeed small business datafor March, the most recent month for whichg complete data is available.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Maderis stepping down from Five Prime - Phoenix Business Journal:
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The company has hiredd Julia Gregory, the former executive vice presiden t and chief financial officerat , as Maderis’ replacement. health condition was not disclosed, but she will continue to servew onFive Prime’s board of directors and as a Her final day on the job is June 18. “Gail’a leadership has been pivotal in the progresss Five Prime has made in developing our pipeline and our newdiscovert platform,” said company founder and executive chairmaj Dr. Lewis “Rusty” Williams in a prese release.
Maderis said the company had been looking for a replacement since late last year afte doctorssaid "the 24/7 pace of a small-company could worsen her condition. Besides her dutiews at Five Prime, Maderis has been a cheerleaderf for the Mission Bay serving onthe Mayor’s . Five a privately held, 7-year-old companyt developing antibody and protein drugws for cancer andother diseases, was the first to locate in Missiobn Bay, taking about 30,000 feet in the buildingg on Owens Street. Earlier this year, it took an additionapl 5,000 square feet next door at 1700 Owens as it makeds batches for its Phasde I oncologydrug program.
The timing of the executivre change as Five Prime movess forward with its lead cancet programmakes Gregory’s appointment a crucial one. At Gregory was responsible forfinancingg strategies, mergers and business operations and all financial managemenyt and accounting. She raised about $1 billiob in public and private equity, product development financinvg andother transactions. Gregory, who will join Five Prime’sz board, was an investment banker for more than20 years. At and Read & Co. Inc.
she was head of healthcarew andinvestment banking, leading severaol private and public equity deals as well as mergers and Gregory also is a member of the board of The and the ’zs .
The company has hiredd Julia Gregory, the former executive vice presiden t and chief financial officerat , as Maderis’ replacement. health condition was not disclosed, but she will continue to servew onFive Prime’s board of directors and as a Her final day on the job is June 18. “Gail’a leadership has been pivotal in the progresss Five Prime has made in developing our pipeline and our newdiscovert platform,” said company founder and executive chairmaj Dr. Lewis “Rusty” Williams in a prese release.
Maderis said the company had been looking for a replacement since late last year afte doctorssaid "the 24/7 pace of a small-company could worsen her condition. Besides her dutiews at Five Prime, Maderis has been a cheerleaderf for the Mission Bay serving onthe Mayor’s . Five a privately held, 7-year-old companyt developing antibody and protein drugws for cancer andother diseases, was the first to locate in Missiobn Bay, taking about 30,000 feet in the buildingg on Owens Street. Earlier this year, it took an additionapl 5,000 square feet next door at 1700 Owens as it makeds batches for its Phasde I oncologydrug program.
The timing of the executivre change as Five Prime movess forward with its lead cancet programmakes Gregory’s appointment a crucial one. At Gregory was responsible forfinancingg strategies, mergers and business operations and all financial managemenyt and accounting. She raised about $1 billiob in public and private equity, product development financinvg andother transactions. Gregory, who will join Five Prime’sz board, was an investment banker for more than20 years. At and Read & Co. Inc.
she was head of healthcarew andinvestment banking, leading severaol private and public equity deals as well as mergers and Gregory also is a member of the board of The and the ’zs .
Friday, November 11, 2011
Port of Savannah project gets victory - Atlanta Journal Constitution
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FITSNews | Port of Savannah project gets victory Atlanta Journal Constitution COLUMBIA, SC â€" Georgia's port ambitions cleared a huge environmental hurdle Thursday when an SC agency ruled that the deepening of the Savannah River â€" a potenti » |
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Clarcor's Q2 earnings drop more than 30% - South Florida Business Journal:
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percent in the second compared to the same period ayear ago. Franklin-based Clarcod (NYSE: CLC) reported income of or $0.50 cents per diluted share, in the quarterf ended May 30, compared to $40,783, or $0.809 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago Revenue came in at $229,395 for the down 14.1 percent from the previous year’s when revenue came in at Analysts, on average, estimated earnings of 38 centsx per share on revenueof $243.1 according to Reuters Estimates.
“As we had this year’s second quarter was difficult, thougnh operating results were much stronger than in our first fiscal quarter,” says Norm Johnson, Clarcor’s chairman and CEO, in a “Our order rates, overall, have stabilized, and we are beginningh to see indications of increasec product demand in selected markets.” Clarcor makes mobile, industrialp and environmental filtration products and consumer and industrial packaging products sold to domestic and internationalo markets.
Johnson notes that more than 80 percentf of its filter sales are generated from the replacementfiltere aftermarket, so even if new buildin g and equipment continues to falter, maintenanc of existing equipment and facilities will continue. Shares of Clarcor closed up $1.08, or 3.66 percen to $30.57 at the bell today. The 52-week rangr is $23.05 to $44.13.
percent in the second compared to the same period ayear ago. Franklin-based Clarcod (NYSE: CLC) reported income of or $0.50 cents per diluted share, in the quarterf ended May 30, compared to $40,783, or $0.809 cents per diluted share, in the year-ago Revenue came in at $229,395 for the down 14.1 percent from the previous year’s when revenue came in at Analysts, on average, estimated earnings of 38 centsx per share on revenueof $243.1 according to Reuters Estimates.
“As we had this year’s second quarter was difficult, thougnh operating results were much stronger than in our first fiscal quarter,” says Norm Johnson, Clarcor’s chairman and CEO, in a “Our order rates, overall, have stabilized, and we are beginningh to see indications of increasec product demand in selected markets.” Clarcor makes mobile, industrialp and environmental filtration products and consumer and industrial packaging products sold to domestic and internationalo markets.
Johnson notes that more than 80 percentf of its filter sales are generated from the replacementfiltere aftermarket, so even if new buildin g and equipment continues to falter, maintenanc of existing equipment and facilities will continue. Shares of Clarcor closed up $1.08, or 3.66 percen to $30.57 at the bell today. The 52-week rangr is $23.05 to $44.13.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
The creepy but much-loved Mtter Museum is evolving - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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— which features a collection of skeletons, petrified bodies and othert medicaloddities — is respondingt to increased visitorship and interest, said Brandon Zimmerman, administrative coordinator/designer at the Mütter. It is the museum’s firsrt major renovation since 1986. Five major exhibitions will be installedor updated. The new exhibits will open in though the museum remains open duringthe work. “It’sz the first in a long line of what we hope will be new Zimmerman said. The Mütter which was founded in 1849 and is namedd forbenefactor Dr. Thomaas Dent Mütter, is part of the , whicu is at 19 S. 22nd St.
The Mütter Museum has found a passionate following. It has been the subjecrt of at leasttwo books. It has been written up in travel stories. Its late director, Gretchen Worden, was featured on showe rangingfrom “Late Night with David to “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross. It has entriees on YouTube, RoadsideAmerica.com and Weird U.S. Last 100,000 people visited the up from 60,000 as recently as three years ago and about 10 times the number from adecade ago. “Thew Mütter has really changed as faras visitorship. Ten yearz ago the college was thinkint of shuttingit down. It was originally for people in themedica profession.
Now we have school children, medical students and the general said Zimmerman, who has been theres nearly four years. To reflecgt the changing visitorship, the museukm is offering five new focusing on: The assassination of Abraham including the display of a section of assassin John Wilkes Booth’s thorazx that came from his autopsy. An update of its long-runnin g presidents’ exhibition, including a cancerous growth from PresidenrGrover Cleveland. “Making Skeletonsw Speak,” an exhibit focusing on the “biologicao profile,” or more commonly “CSI,” which will display skeletal remains and show how investigators determine the causesof death.
A display of a doze n shrunken heads, from the museum’z collection as well as other museums and private A collection of temporaol earbones extractedby Dr. Adam Pulitzer once displayed at Philadelphia’z Centennial Exhibition, in 1876, as presentecd in their original glass jars anddisplay cases. Zimmermah said the new exhibits aremore “story focused,” and less reliantf on text. They will also furthe r explore areas that other museums shyaway from. “A lot of museumzs are hesitant to put out human he said. “That’s not reallh an issue for us. That’s who we are.
”
— which features a collection of skeletons, petrified bodies and othert medicaloddities — is respondingt to increased visitorship and interest, said Brandon Zimmerman, administrative coordinator/designer at the Mütter. It is the museum’s firsrt major renovation since 1986. Five major exhibitions will be installedor updated. The new exhibits will open in though the museum remains open duringthe work. “It’sz the first in a long line of what we hope will be new Zimmerman said. The Mütter which was founded in 1849 and is namedd forbenefactor Dr. Thomaas Dent Mütter, is part of the , whicu is at 19 S. 22nd St.
The Mütter Museum has found a passionate following. It has been the subjecrt of at leasttwo books. It has been written up in travel stories. Its late director, Gretchen Worden, was featured on showe rangingfrom “Late Night with David to “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross. It has entriees on YouTube, RoadsideAmerica.com and Weird U.S. Last 100,000 people visited the up from 60,000 as recently as three years ago and about 10 times the number from adecade ago. “Thew Mütter has really changed as faras visitorship. Ten yearz ago the college was thinkint of shuttingit down. It was originally for people in themedica profession.
Now we have school children, medical students and the general said Zimmerman, who has been theres nearly four years. To reflecgt the changing visitorship, the museukm is offering five new focusing on: The assassination of Abraham including the display of a section of assassin John Wilkes Booth’s thorazx that came from his autopsy. An update of its long-runnin g presidents’ exhibition, including a cancerous growth from PresidenrGrover Cleveland. “Making Skeletonsw Speak,” an exhibit focusing on the “biologicao profile,” or more commonly “CSI,” which will display skeletal remains and show how investigators determine the causesof death.
A display of a doze n shrunken heads, from the museum’z collection as well as other museums and private A collection of temporaol earbones extractedby Dr. Adam Pulitzer once displayed at Philadelphia’z Centennial Exhibition, in 1876, as presentecd in their original glass jars anddisplay cases. Zimmermah said the new exhibits aremore “story focused,” and less reliantf on text. They will also furthe r explore areas that other museums shyaway from. “A lot of museumzs are hesitant to put out human he said. “That’s not reallh an issue for us. That’s who we are.
”
Friday, November 4, 2011
Fabolous, Young Jeezy and Mary Mary Have Been Added to the Lineup of Performers for the BET AWARDS '09
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NEW YORK, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Jeezy and , The Dream, Soulja Boy, Ne-Yoi and Maxwell. , Taraji Henson, , , will also make appearance as presenters. The show will be hostex by Academy Award-winning actor and GRAMMY(R) Award-nominate R&B artist , and take place at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium LIVE on Sunday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m. * with the most anticipated performance of the evening coming from cultural icon Jay-Z. Logo: ( Visit BET.comn for BET On Blast video photos and continuous BETAWARDS '09 updates at . BET a division of Viacom Inc. VIA, VIA.
B), is the nation's leadiny provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairse television programming forthe African-American The primary BET channel reaches more than 98 million householdd and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominantt African-American consumer brand with a diverse groupp ofbusinesses extensions: a leading Internet destinationn for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digitall Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractivs alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireleszs devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the Unitec Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programmin for global distribution.
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NEW YORK, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Jeezy and , The Dream, Soulja Boy, Ne-Yoi and Maxwell. , Taraji Henson, , , will also make appearance as presenters. The show will be hostex by Academy Award-winning actor and GRAMMY(R) Award-nominate R&B artist , and take place at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium LIVE on Sunday, June 28 at 8:00 p.m. * with the most anticipated performance of the evening coming from cultural icon Jay-Z. Logo: ( Visit BET.comn for BET On Blast video photos and continuous BETAWARDS '09 updates at . BET a division of Viacom Inc. VIA, VIA.
B), is the nation's leadiny provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairse television programming forthe African-American The primary BET channel reaches more than 98 million householdd and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the the United Kingdom and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominantt African-American consumer brand with a diverse groupp ofbusinesses extensions: a leading Internet destinationn for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET Digitall Networks - BET J, BET Gospel and BET Hip Hop, attractivs alternatives for cutting-edge entertainment tastes; BET Home Entertainment, a collection of BET-branded offerings for the home environment including DVDs and BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireleszs devices; and BET International, which operates BET in the Unitec Kingdom and oversees the extension of BET network programmin for global distribution.
* All timese ET/PT.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Bombardier sees bright future in aviation - Portland Business Journal:
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Its 10-year forecast for the business jet markefpredicts 11,500 deliveries from 2009 to 2018, which represents $256 billiohn in worldwide revenues. The company also forecastas 12,400 deliveries in the 20-to-149 seat commerciaol market over the next 20 From 2009 to Bombardier predicts this market to beworth $589 billion. “Th e financial turbulence being felt arounc the globe has placed a significant focus on the challenges facinv theaviation industry, particularly within the business jet Mairead Lavery said in a release. Lavery, vice presidenrt of strategy and business developmentfor Bombardier, believes the immediatse future of the industry will remain volatile.
But he said the long-ternm future still holds plentt of opportunity foraircraft manufacturers. “Asz the world begins to emerge from thiseconomic crisis, demand shoulrd gradually return and future prospects remain solid,” he
Its 10-year forecast for the business jet markefpredicts 11,500 deliveries from 2009 to 2018, which represents $256 billiohn in worldwide revenues. The company also forecastas 12,400 deliveries in the 20-to-149 seat commerciaol market over the next 20 From 2009 to Bombardier predicts this market to beworth $589 billion. “Th e financial turbulence being felt arounc the globe has placed a significant focus on the challenges facinv theaviation industry, particularly within the business jet Mairead Lavery said in a release. Lavery, vice presidenrt of strategy and business developmentfor Bombardier, believes the immediatse future of the industry will remain volatile.
But he said the long-ternm future still holds plentt of opportunity foraircraft manufacturers. “Asz the world begins to emerge from thiseconomic crisis, demand shoulrd gradually return and future prospects remain solid,” he
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