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Combined with a farm of wormes in a largeplastic bin, they are compostedd into a soil perfect for organic farming. Worm farms might sound like the hobby ofa 13-year-oldd science nerd. At Emersion they’re just another way to do morewith less. The architecturs firm’s mission is to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of its business and buildtraditional architectural, interior design and engineering services around that focus. Four former partnersd at – Steve Simon Sapsford, Alan Hautman and Jim Cheng – set up the shop in July 2007. Emersionh comes from the wordas immerseand emerge.
“Ws immerse ourselves in a collective body of knowledge and then emergew out of that with a pathway to thefinakl solution,” said Chad Edwards, named a principakl in 2008. Today, 10 of Emersion’s 19 employeexs are former KZF associates. Three additional partners have been Besides expertise in some area of all employees have anentrepreneurial spirit, said Kimball, who handlesd business development. Each is responsible for buildingthe firm’s book of businese in the areas of learning, government, corporat e workplace and science and technology. The strategy appear to be working. In 2008, Emersion beat its sales goal of $2.5 bringing in close to $3.
8 million in business. A five-year, $7.5 milliobn design services contract with the has kept the firm busyat . Emerso n also is handling master planning foran 832-acre property that owns in New It’s redesigning the facade of the ’ds Procter Hall. And it also is completingf a project for the and has designex the new headquarters for the American Red The principals’ goal for 2009 is to add up to seven employeeas and complete $4.5 million worth of work. Sustainability is the linchpimn inthe firm’s success, its principals say. “Peopls use sustainable design as the salt and peppedr atthe end.
We want it to be the marinade, somethint that permeates the projects fromthe beginning,” Sapsford said. More than 75 percentg of Emersion’s work incorporates some aspectr ofgreen design. To illustrate that focus to clients, the partners got innovative with thei r leased space at thein Norwood. Althoughb on a slim budget, they were able to submift the space forthe ’s highest honor for existinb buildings, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum certification. It also won a Cincinnati Desig n Award for theconverte space.
“It was critical that every dollar we spentg was available to more than one saidNikki Marksberry, marketing and businesws development manager. Emersion earnecd LEED credits for the amount of light that shines througjthe north-facing windows. It eliminated 15 light fixtures and replacee otherswith energy-efficient fixtures with motion and daylight Old cubicles were made to look new by use of coveringzs like craft paper and magazine racks. Drywall left from an old job was used to breaikup spaces. The firm used area rugs instead of carpey and wall coverings that couldebe removed. Aerators were installe d on faucets toconserve water.
Its conferenced table is a renewable resource, The partners even restructurex their lease to provide designated parkinb for employees who The project generated just 12 poundsof trash. “It’s the firsft time we’ve ever made a green effort,” said Pat Longo, executivre director of the HCBC. “It’s fun to have someon e see something webelieve in, in anothet light.” The firm’s efforts have garnered the attentionj of state leaders. Gov. Ted Strickland visitesd Emersion’s space prior to construction and applaudefthe HCBC’s efforts to accommodate its vision. The firm is workingy with Strickland assistant Brewster Rhoads andthe U.S.
Greenj Building Council to surveySouthwesr Ohio’s green efforts. Initial findings show that Cincinnatj could lead the state in sustainable said Edwards, vice chairman of USGBC’s local Emersion will work with the governor to establish Cincinnati as a centert for the practice. That attention brings good favor among clients likeRed Cross. “Theu really walk the talk, which means they have a vestedc interest as a firm of bringinyg that totheir clients,” said Steve Drefahl, chief operating officer. The agency hopes to earn LEED silvefr certification forits headquarters. Sustainabilityu goes hand-in-hand with the partners believe.
In December, Emersioj calculated the amount of savings insending e-mail Christmas cards and donated that amount to the Red It is donating time to develop a masterf plan for the city of Wilmington pendiny its loss of at the . Emersion’s plan couldd bring renewable-energy jobs to the city and helpit rebrand. “Wse like to be involved with somethingy that mightbe good,” Kimball said.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Avail Media, TVN Entertainment merge - Washington Business Journal:
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Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based TVN and Reston-basecd Avail Media, which has transport rights from top nationak programmers likeand , will help contenrt owners and service providers deliver The combined company will make sure contenty is provisioned, packaged, protected and deliveredr across multiple view platforms and multiple distribution partners. Investord include Columbia Capital, Novaok Biddle Venture Partners, , Pioneer Venturees and the National Rural Telecommunications Terms of the merger werenot disclosed. “We are at the righy time at theright place. The whole digitalk media spaceis changing,” said Ramu Potarazu, CEO of the newly createdf company and former president of .
“There are a couplre types of content that gets providedtoday -- one is linear, or regulaer channels. The other is video on The whole platformis changing. Because of all the conteny relationshipswe have, access to 45 millioj subscribers in the U.S., and 150 service providers like AT& T and Verizon, we are well situated to continuee in this space to deliver services and products that let service providers be successful.” The combined 165-personm company will retain its managemenrt headquarters in the Virginia or Marylan d area, said Potarazu, since its major investors are located in the D.C. area. Some managemen will be in the LosAngele area, he said.
The companies are lookingv into a name change and will spenxd some time to see what the righft name is as the merger goes The combined company will be able to delivef content from more than 200contentr partners, which include Hollywood movie studios, cable networkxs and independent content producers to more than 46 millionn homes and 120 million consumers.
Sherman Oaks, Calif.-based TVN and Reston-basecd Avail Media, which has transport rights from top nationak programmers likeand , will help contenrt owners and service providers deliver The combined company will make sure contenty is provisioned, packaged, protected and deliveredr across multiple view platforms and multiple distribution partners. Investord include Columbia Capital, Novaok Biddle Venture Partners, , Pioneer Venturees and the National Rural Telecommunications Terms of the merger werenot disclosed. “We are at the righy time at theright place. The whole digitalk media spaceis changing,” said Ramu Potarazu, CEO of the newly createdf company and former president of .
“There are a couplre types of content that gets providedtoday -- one is linear, or regulaer channels. The other is video on The whole platformis changing. Because of all the conteny relationshipswe have, access to 45 millioj subscribers in the U.S., and 150 service providers like AT& T and Verizon, we are well situated to continuee in this space to deliver services and products that let service providers be successful.” The combined 165-personm company will retain its managemenrt headquarters in the Virginia or Marylan d area, said Potarazu, since its major investors are located in the D.C. area. Some managemen will be in the LosAngele area, he said.
The companies are lookingv into a name change and will spenxd some time to see what the righft name is as the merger goes The combined company will be able to delivef content from more than 200contentr partners, which include Hollywood movie studios, cable networkxs and independent content producers to more than 46 millionn homes and 120 million consumers.
Monday, October 10, 2011
The dropout paradox - UT The Daily Texan
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The dropout paradox UT The Daily Texan And this illustrates higher education's dropout paradox: that a university's poster children of success may be the same poster children that critics point to when those individuals are reduced to a number or a percentage of the “did not graduate†... |
Saturday, October 8, 2011
WTF! Teen Babysitter Stole Cash From Neighbor To Fund Porn Addiction! (PHOTOS) - Global Grind
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Global Grind | WTF! Teen Babysitter Stole Cash From Neighbor To Fund Porn Addiction! (PHOTOS) Global Grind Amanda Owens, an 18-year-old girl was so addicted to porn that she snuck into her neighbor's house to steal money in order to feed her porn addiction. We can't write this stuff! Check out the details below. A teenage girl is accused of breaking into a ... Minn. woman, 18, accused of robbing neighbor's home for money to feed her porn ... Teen Girl Says Porn Addiction Led To Burglary Teen Faces $20000 Fine - Busted in Dog Door Burglary, Amanda Rose Owens Claims ... |
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Torchmark responds to ratings downgrade - Business First of Columbus:
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McKinney-based Torchmark (NYSE: TMK) said it has the capacit y to absorb any reduction in capital andmaintain “adequate statutoryt capital” measures. Last week, Fitch warned that Torchmarkm has $100 million in debt due in Augustand $274 milliojn in commercial paper outstanding. In response, Torchmark said it has cut commerciapl paper outstandingby $41 million to $233 million on June 5. Fitcb on Friday downgraded Torchmark based on therating company’s belief that Torchmark is exposed to the tumultuousa financial markets.
Fitch said it was optimistic that Torchmark subsidiarieas are reporting strong but warned about investmentx that may be necessary to offsety any reductionsin capital. On Monday, Torchmark management staterd that it has the capacity to absornb any capital adjustments that maybe necessary, and it does not expect those levels to reach a range that is threatening in
McKinney-based Torchmark (NYSE: TMK) said it has the capacit y to absorb any reduction in capital andmaintain “adequate statutoryt capital” measures. Last week, Fitch warned that Torchmarkm has $100 million in debt due in Augustand $274 milliojn in commercial paper outstanding. In response, Torchmark said it has cut commerciapl paper outstandingby $41 million to $233 million on June 5. Fitcb on Friday downgraded Torchmark based on therating company’s belief that Torchmark is exposed to the tumultuousa financial markets.
Fitch said it was optimistic that Torchmark subsidiarieas are reporting strong but warned about investmentx that may be necessary to offsety any reductionsin capital. On Monday, Torchmark management staterd that it has the capacity to absornb any capital adjustments that maybe necessary, and it does not expect those levels to reach a range that is threatening in
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Koster balks at GM reorganization agreement - Washington Business Journal:
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Koster said GM’s bankruptcy agreement will not extenfd product liability requirements for the company thattakes GM’s place. That means customers who bought GM cars beforw the bankruptcy settlement lose protections unded lemon laws and product liability Koster said. Koster also objected to provisions that allow a reorganizef GM to alter dealership contracts with no sayfrom “The current agreement is terribly unfairf to these dealership owners, many of whom have been loyall GM dealers for decadexs and have invested their life savings in these family Koster said in a Monday release.
“It is unconscionable to forcre a dealership to waive its rightsw under Missouri law simply becaused GMhas floundered.” Several other attorneysa general from other states, including Kansas, have raised similar objections.
Koster said GM’s bankruptcy agreement will not extenfd product liability requirements for the company thattakes GM’s place. That means customers who bought GM cars beforw the bankruptcy settlement lose protections unded lemon laws and product liability Koster said. Koster also objected to provisions that allow a reorganizef GM to alter dealership contracts with no sayfrom “The current agreement is terribly unfairf to these dealership owners, many of whom have been loyall GM dealers for decadexs and have invested their life savings in these family Koster said in a Monday release.
“It is unconscionable to forcre a dealership to waive its rightsw under Missouri law simply becaused GMhas floundered.” Several other attorneysa general from other states, including Kansas, have raised similar objections.
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