| How Russia Is Being Nationalized
Nationalization has been the most notable process in the Russian economy for more than four years and it is not too early to ask about intermediary results. Has it lead to radical changes in the economy? Are racing toward a planned economy? In our view, the answer to those questions so far is no. The state sector is growing rapidly but, for the main part, businesses and companies continue to live by market rules. That includes those that have become government property. The point of no return is still far ahead.
Knowing that our view may seem excessively rosy, we will provide one argument for it. We were only able to count five large private businesses that left there historical arenas as a result of processes of nationalization. Those companies are YUKOS, Sibneft, Irkut, Power Machines and the Industrial-Construction Bank of St.
CCISD ponders schools' future
CORPUS CHRISTI Three possible bond dates. Four possible bond options. Corpus Christi Independent School District trustees Friday learned scenarios for a possible multimillion-dollar bond election within the next year and a half to renovate facilities. The district's chief financial officer, R. Xavier Gonzalez, presented bond-package options for $70 million, $95 million, $116 million and $166 million. While taxpayers wouldn't see an increase with the first three options, they would with the $166 million plan. Board President Bill Clark said the presentations, which also included a look at the district's student population, will guide discussions on financing possibilities. "We're seeing a migration to the Southside," he said. "That could mean addressing facilities there and consolidating other campuses." While trustees and Superintendent Scott Elliff said Friday's preliminary discussions were the first step at looking at needs and financing them, Gonzalez also presented three dates for when a bond election could be presented to taxpayers: May 10, 2008, Nov.
WEEK IN REVIEW
I knew I wouldn't get the information I wanted to just from reading a book," said Nancy Goward, 42, from Cape Cod, Mass. "It's beautiful, but it's really different."
These kinds of small hotels were built for middle-class customers because wealthy people always went to Palm Beach, Timm said. Their rounded exteriors are reminiscent of rounded automobiles and oceanliners.
They are made of concrete, while porous limestone was used as a decorative element, Timm said. The limestone is a native South Florida coral rock.
The historic district extends from Sixth Street to 23rd Street, but the group tours usually stay in the teen blocks and can take up to two hours. The individual tour is designed to take less than an hour.
"The idea is that it (the tour) goes in a circle," said Jeff Donnelly, part-time professor of American Studies at the University of Miami and director of the tour school that trains the guides.
CBS’s Smith ‘Admired’ Kucinich ‘Since He was Mayor of ...
Kucinich presided over the city's plunge into default in 1978. The collapse attracted international ridicule and, except for a brief sojourn on the City Council in the early 80's, left the obstreperous boy wonder in political exile for 15 years...[he] was elected mayor in 1977 and governed the city with a tight circle of friends. But Cleveland's finances, already troubled, spiraled out of control. The climactic moment came in December 1978, when the city was unable to meet $14.5 million in bond obligations. Despite pressure from the business community, Mayor Kucinich refused to sell the municipal electric system to cover the debt. Cleveland went bust, as did his career. .
The Talleys get their lift
This is an updated version of a story posted earlier on Thursday. GRANDVIEW — Robert Talley could not believe it. By about 3 p.m. on Thursday, he had the lift that he and his wife, Ann, had been waiting for, a gift from the Barstow Senior Center. "I just felt, well, if we had that, why not?" said Ethel Bussman, the office manager at the senior center. Ethel said after reading about the struggle Robert and Ann have been through to try to get a lift so Robert could be set upright and clear the mucus and fluid from his lungs, she wanted to be able to help. The senior center often accepts donations of equipment to help ailing senior citizens in the area, and Ethel felt certain they had a lift for Robert. She found one and made arrangements for her husband, Larry, to deliver it. The Talleys, she said, were in tears.
Biz briefs, Sunday, Feb. 17
Biz briefs, Sunday, Feb. 17 Attorney Jason Panos of Peabody, an associate at the law firm of Devine Millimet in Andover, was recently elected to the board of directors of the North East Builders Association of Massachusetts Inc. Panos is a member of Devine Millimet's Real Estate Practice Group. The goal of the North East Builders Association and all chapters of the Builders Association is to provide safe, decent and affordable housing for all consumers. nnn Tim Noonan, former GE-Lynn area executive and Salem native, was elected to the GE Propulsion Hall of Fame on Jan. 25 during ceremonies at Aviation headquarters in Evendale, Ohio. Noonan was inducted by Aviation President and CEO Scott Donnelly. The prestigious award was bestowed in recognition of Noonan's operational excellence and impact on the many plants he led during his 38-year career.
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