New home to be constructed for longtime Hayden eatery
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Journal of Business, Apr 3, 2008 by McLean, Mike
Rustler’s Roost, a longtime breakfast and lunch restaurant in Hayden, Idaho, is to get a new home this fall, says Woody McEvers, who co-owns the Westernthemed eatery with his brother, Daren.
McEvers, a Coeur d’Alene city councilman, says he expects construction will begin this month on a new building for the restaurant, just north of its current location, which is at the northwest corner of U.S. 95 and Hayden Avenue.
Rustler’s Roost will lease the building. Bill Robinette, a partner in JB Realty LLC, of Hayden Lake, Idaho, which owns the restaurant’s longtime building and also will own the new building, says the new structure will cost well over $1 million to construct.
Robinette says the new structure will be a two-tenant building with 2,600 square feet of floor space for a retail or office tenant adjacent to the restaurant.
Ginno Construction Co., of Coeur d’Alene, is the contractor on the project. G.D. Longwell Architects PLLC, of Hayden Lake, is the architect.
“We did our own drawings for the interior,” McEvers says.
The new facility will have about 3,600 square feet of floor space and room for 26 tables and 120 seats.
“It’s close to the same size and amount of seating that we have now,” he says.
Plans for the new restaurant building have been under way in various forms for about four years, McEvers says.
Rustler’s Roost likely will be open the same hours that it is now, or from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
McEvers says he and his brother have owned the restaurant for about 26 years, and moved it to the eatery’s current building, which is now aging, in 1991. The restaurant had been open for contractors pacific palisades dinner for several years before the brothers cut – their hours back to focus on breakfast and lunch. The restaurant has about 15 employees and likely will have the same number of employees at its new facility, he says
Woody Allen, American Apparel battle gets dirty
Monday, September 28th, 20090 Comments | AFP, April, 2009
NEW YORK (AFP) â Woody Allen and American Apparel, a clothing company known for ads featuring scantily clad models, are fighting dirty ahead of a court showdown next month.
Allen is suing American Apparel for putting his image from the 1977 movie “Annie Hall,” where he appeared as a Hasidic Jew, on billboards without his consent.
The film maker calls American Apparel, whose eccentric founder strips to his underwear in the office and has reportedly masturbated in front of a journalist, “sleazy.”
Allen seeks 10 million dollars compensation — the amount he says he’d charge if he had agreed to an endorsement — in the trial scheduled to start May 18.
The California company, whose tight-fitting lingerie and casual wear enjoy a cult following, says Allen’s…
Noble deeds
Monday, September 28th, 2009Supply Management, Jan 8, 2009 by Ellinor, Rebecca
As CPO of a FTSE-listed manufacturer, David Noble has transformed procurement into a diverse global team that has the chief executive’s full attention. Here he tells Rebecca Ellinor how he did it
David Noble is one of those rare creatures in the UK: the CPO of a FTSE2S0 manufacturing business. Like all companies, his – IMI – is concerned about the downturn and is putting more emphasis on managing costs within the business as a result.
IMI has five businesses covering a wide range of areas: severe services (for example, pressure valves for use in the gas, oil and nuclear industries), fluid power (which includes braking systems), indoor climate (eg. radiator valves), merchandise (including point-of-sale racks and equipment) and drinks dispensers.
Noble is a big part of the drive to manage cost and risk and has “pushed hard” on big initiatives around low-cost country sourcing, a strong “make ? buy” process, and he’s put in place a financial hedging programme which, he says, is still quite unusual in the industry.
In addition to his work at IMI, he has been elected to the CIPS Board of Management and is very keen about the development of the profession. He hopes this position will help him impart his knowledge and experience of manufacturing and international sourcing in order that he might “give something back”.
UPON ARRIVAL
So what might this wisdom include? What has Noble achieved since he arrived at IMI in 2005 and what does he plan to tackle next?
When Noble joined IMI, procurement was working on a reactive basis and almost seen as just a clerical function. “They were doing some deals, particularly on indirects, but they weren’t leveraging on direct materials – the businesses weren’t talking to each other effectively. It was also very reactive, a reporting function – every month it was ‘give me your savings’.
“Our five businesses are quite diverse, but there are some synergies – they all buy plastics, they all buy metals. So what I’ve done primarily is to build a strong low-cost sourcing strategy that we didn’t have.
“I’ve also made the function far more proactive in leading major initiatives. Low-cost sourcing, make ? buy… I drive these projects from the centre with the blessing of the businesses.”
As group supply chain director, Noble has 50 direct reports around the world and, indirectly, a staff of about 200
McKinley Reserve Media Group Wins Top Honors at Orange County Public Relations Society of America's Annual PROTOS Event
Monday, September 28th, 2009Market Wire, June, 2009
McKinley Reserve Media Group (MRMG), the
award-winning video communications and public relations agency serving
clients across a variety of sectors including finance, manufacturing,
retail, food and entertainment, and the exclusive media communications
partner of the McKinley Reserve family of companies, today announced the
honor of earning five awards, plus the top honor of “Best of Show” at the
annual Public Relations Society of America, Orange County Chapter PROTOS
competition held June 26 in Silverado Canyon, Calif.
MRMG took home a total of six awards at the prestigious event, which
honored the best public relations strategies, tactics and campaigns over
the past year. Specific awards included a total campaign award for Ryan
Smith, account strategist, and Sara Pentz, senior journalist, for their
work with Miami-based KIRA Inc. on “Contracting with KIRA.”
Additionally, Joshua Levitt, research director, was awarded for both an
individual print media placement with Wisconsin Natural Acres Honey on “A
‘Buzz’-Worthy Story – Wisconsin Natural Acres Honey Featured in the
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel” and for his total campaign, “Wisconsin Natural
Acres Honey – The Sweet Taste of Success.”
Agency president, John Thatcher, received two awards, one for his work with
Wisconsin-based Coating Excellence International on a Flexible Packaging
Magazine cover story. His campaign was titled “Room to Grow at Coating
Excellence International.” Thatcher also received an award for Best Single
Media Placement with private equity group McKinley Reserve for the CNBC-TV
segment “Boom Town Sheikh Down.” The global news segment exposed the
absence of legal protections, lack of transparency, and conflicts of
interest companies experience when operating in Dubai, UAE. Additionally,
it helped block a Free Trade Agreement between the United States and the
United Arab Emirates until McKinley Reserve obtains a land rights
resolution on its 38-acre development in Dubai.
In addition to the five major awards, the agency took home the night’s
biggest prize, the “Best of Show” award. The “Best of Show” award was
received for the agency’s Wisconsin Natural Acres total campaign, with the
judges commenting, “We [APR judges] unanimously selected one entry based on
technical expertise and outstanding results. The summary and communications
plan showed a significant aptitude for public relations principles,
including well written objectives and thoughtful tactics. However, our
judges were most impressed by this agency’s willingness to accept business
outcomes as their objectives as well. With great confidence in their
ability to produce favorable coverage and to create valuable business
alliances, they assumed the responsibility of making a profit for the
company
Advertising
Sunday, September 27th, 2009San Fernando Valley Business Journal, June 22, 2009
Advertising: The Hallmark Channel created a new commercial format designed exclusively for a single sponsor.
Insurance carrier Mutual of Omaho is the first sponsor to sign on for the “Fast Break” format with its ads airing beginning June 23.
The format is meant to spotlight a single advertiser in online marketing a clutter-free environment with a intentionally brief ad so that viewers stay tuned-in to both the network and the sponsor’s message, said Hallmark Channel President and CEO Bill Abbott.
“Clients are increasingly concerned over the amount and length of commercial pods on television; this endeavor will provide greater awareness and ROI for our clients,” Abbott said.
The “Fast Break” format will be used in 30-minute, 1-hour and 2-hour show formats.
HIV/AIDS monitoring
Saturday, September 26th, 2009Medical Laboratory Observer, March, 2009
The FACSCanto II Flow Cytometry System is a bench-top analyzer that supports the first six-color flow-cytometry IVD application for routine HIV/AIDS monitoring using an efficient one-tube test. The system has a range of turnkey IVD applications, performance required for complex clinical applications, and an optional eight-color configuration. The system has high-fluorescence sensitivity, low sample contamination of less than 0.1% between tests, and fast processing speeds of up to 10,000 events per second. Its integrated fluidics cart holds all fluids necessary for routine operation and maintenance.
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SUN Discusses New Operating Plan, Financial Restructuring, Management and Consolidation
Saturday, September 26th, 2009Market Wire, March, 2008
SUN Sports and Entertainment Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SSPE) announced today improved changes to its operating plan including a
financial restructuring of debt and the placement of new equity capital. In
addition, the Company reports change in management, additions to the
Advisory Board, and the consolidation of operating facilities.
SUN has developed an operating plan which includes events underwritten by
strategic partners and major sponsors. The Company is focused on producing
its fights in venues where the financial variables are predictable and the
branding of events attractive to major sponsors. The company is also
negotiating contracts to broadcast its upcoming events for national
exposure.
The Company has begun implementing a financial plan intended to eliminate
debt and provide new equity financing. The Company will also file a Form 10
with the intent to become a fully reporting company with audited financial
statements
Beer by the numbers
Saturday, September 26th, 2009ColoradoBiz, June, 2009
No. 3 – New Belgium’s ranking among the top craft beer makers in the country by volume. The Fort Collins maker of Fat Tire was outranked in 2008 only by Boston Beer Co. and Chico, Calif.-based Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., which were first and second respectively. Other Colorado brewers in the top 50: Rock Bottom Brewery Restaurants in Louisville, Odell Brewing Co. in Fort Collins, Breckenridge Brewery in Denver and Boulder Beer Co.
No. 8. – New Belgium’s rank by volume among all U.S. brewing companies. No. 1 was St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch InBev followed by Chicago’s MillerCoors. Rock Bottom (43) and Odell (45) also made the list.
37 – No. of craft brewers among the top 50 U.S. brewing companies, up from 35 in 2007.
32,698 – Vermont has a brewery for every 32,698 people in the state, which gives it the highest per capita ranking in the country. There are 19 breweries and 621,270 people in the state.
No
Athletic shoe with bottom opening
Saturday, September 26th, 2009Rubber World, July, 2008
U.S. patent: 7,380,350
Issued: June 3, 2008
Inventors: David F. Meschan and Tuan N. Le
Assigned: Akeva
Key statement: A shoe having an open interior, a plate positioned between the bottom of the shoe and a portion of the upper, and at least one opening extending from the bottom of the shoe into the midsole for providing air communication with the interior of the upper. In one embodiment, the opening has a height as measured from the bottom of the shoe along a vertical central axis that is greater than one-half the thickness of the rear sole
Yamaha Announces 2010 ATV Models
Friday, September 25th, 2009PR Newswire, Sept 8, 2009
Proven, Class-Leading Performance Remains Focus of Yamaha Utility and Sport ATVs
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ — Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., today announced the full 2010 model year ATV product line including a new sport ATV designed specifically with the trail rider in mind, the YFZ450X. In total Yamaha will produce 17 ATV models for 2010 including class-leading, best-selling models from its Grizzly utility line and Raptor and YFZ sport lines.
2010 YAMAHA SPORT ATV LINEUP
The YFZ450X is new to Yamaha’s line of top performing sport ATVs and replaces the original YFZ450 as the best new ATV for tight, technical woods and trail riding. This new trail machine is 46.1 inches wide (versus the MX track width YFZ450R introduced last fall) with optimized suspension, fuel injection, and Yamaha’s exclusive cast aluminum-steel hybrid frame. The light and nimble 450X is designed to carve through tight trails, over tree roots, rocks and almost anything else riders might encounter on a tough GNCC course or weekend trail ride. Both the new YFZ450X and YFZ450R feature the powerful 5-valve DOHC liquid cooled single cylinder 449cc engine and highest sport ATV performance technologies available.
The Raptor legacy continues in 2010 with four models providing a range of size and performance: the Raptor 700R (best selling big bore sport ATV*), the Raptor 350, the Raptor 250 (all-around best selling sport ATV*), and Raptor 90 (best selling youth ATV*).
Bridging the gap between pure sport ATV action and utility ATV capability is the Wolverine 450 4×4. The Wolverine is one of the most popular sport utility ATVs offering riders a nimble off-road machine with a sporty feel and push-button 4×4 capabilities.
2010 YAMAHA UTILITY ATV LINEUP
Yamaha’s Grizzly 700 FI EPS, which introduced the first ever Electric Power Steering (EPS) on an ATV, continues to be the best selling big bore utility ATV**. This leading utility machine has won numerous awards and shoot-out comparisons with leading features like Yamaha Fuel Injection, Ultramatic automatic transmission and On Command 2WD/4WD/4WD with differential lock – all set atop a comfortable ride with fully independent suspension.
The Grizzly 700 FI was the platform for the Grizzly 550 FI EPS introduced last year, which quickly became the best-selling 550-class utility ATV***. Other popular models in the Grizzly line include the Grizzly 700 FI (non-EPS), Grizzly 550 FI (non-EPS), Grizzly 450 4×4 IRS, Grizzly 350 4×4 IRS, Grizzly 350 4×4, Grizzly 350 2WD and Grizzly 125.
Yamaha’s Big Bear 400 4×4 IRS sets itself apart with ITP Mud Lite tires and a semi-automatic five-speed transmission allowing the rider to choose the right gear for the conditions.
More information on all of Yamaha’s 2010 model year ATVs can be found at http://www.yamaha-motor.com/.
> About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), a leader in the motorsports market, offers the toughest, most capable and versatile ATV and Side-by-Side vehicles. The company’s ever-expanding line of products also include motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, race kart engines, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of more than 4,000 dealers in the United States.
Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1977, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit http://www.yamaha-motor.com/.
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