Downtown Lawrence Inc elects 2008 officers and board
Downtown Lawrence Inc. has elected Dan Hughes of Sunflower Outdoor and Bike Shop as president Chris Burger of Stevens Brand as treasurer Peter Zacharias of Goldmakers as secretary and David Johanning of The Sandbar to a three year board term Continuing as board members are Judy Billings of the Lawrence Convention and Visitors Bureau and Mary Cox of Sharks Surf Shop Committee chairs were named for marketing and promotions expansion and retention special events annual meeting and beautification Individuals interested in serving on committees may contact Jane Pennington director at 842 3883 or director downtownlawrence.com
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Chris Burger
Stevens & Brand
Peter Zacharias
Goldmakers
David Johanning
Judy Billings
Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau
Mary Cox
Shark's Surf Shop
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Zacharias
Johanning
Burger
Cox
Jane Pennington
H&R Block announce job cuts amid restructuring
H&R Block Inc plans to reduce staff as it streamlines operations after reviewing expenses tied to the collapse of its subprime unit Option One Mortgage. The Kansas City firm says changes aim to sharpen cost structure without harming customers, with eliminations expected to begin next month. Chairman Mark Ernst resigned last November, replaced by Richard Breeden and interim CEO Alan Bennett.
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H&r Block
Option One Mortgage Corp
Mark Ernst
Richard Breeden
Alan Bennett
PPE Projection Explained in Price Earnings Ratio
The PPE ratio is the closing price divided by the companys projected earnings per share for the next 12 months estimates from I B E S. A PPE below the PE suggests higher next year earnings. a PPE above implies lower earnings expectations.
Berry Plastics sells Lawrence plant, leases back in $87 million deal
Berry Plastics Corp sells its northern Lawrence production center to W P Carey and leases it back for 87 million dollars. The three-site transaction funds Berry to pursue add on acquisitions while keeping operations and staff intact in Lawrence. The plant makes drink cups garden equipment and other plastics for Berry with over 400 employees in Lawrence.
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Berry Plastics Corp
W.P. Carey & Co
Lawrence Center
Berry & Berry
Evansville
Ind
Baltimore
Berry
Ira Boots
Captive Holdings Inc
Captive Plastics Inc
Mac
Guy Lawrence
W.P. Carey
Consumer Reports Lists 12 Million Dollar Financial Pitfalls
Consumer Reports identifies twelve costly money mistakes from overconservatism in retirement to falling for scams. Key figures include early retirement costs, underinsuring homes, high credit card interest, and underfunded 401(k) plans, with advice on Roth accounts and no load funds. It urges readers to review investments, insurance, and tax strategies.
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IRS
Consumer Reports
Consumerreports.org
Commodities slip across Chicago markets on Tuesday
Chicago Board of Trade futures end lower with wheat down 28.5 cents to 9.34, corn down 9.25 cents to 4.89, oats off 6 cents to 3.135, soybeans down 24.5 cents to 12.395. Beef futures rise, pork futures mixed on CME. Nearby cattle and hogs show fractional changes with lean hogs at 55.27. Local market quotes from Ottawa Ottawa Elevator, Edgerton and Overbrook show soybeans at 11.15 and wheat around 9.30. Spot nonferrous metals list copper 3.2768, zinc 1.0609, gold 889.60, silver 16.030, platinum 1547.60.
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