Sunday, February 26, 2012

RG3 gets Vikings off the hook - ESPN (blog)

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RG3 gets Vikings off the hook

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By Kevin Seifert INDIANAPOLIS -- We don't yet have the official times on Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III's 40-yard dash. But unless they vary wildly from the unofficial times he just posted, I think the Minnesota Vikings are -- in a perverse way ...



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Friday, February 24, 2012

NFL kicker earns degree from ASU - Baltimore Business Journal:

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During breaks at NFL training camp, Cundiffg would open his laptopand study, many times putting in 30 to 40 hours each week on the MBA througjh the W.P. Carey School of Businessz at ASU. Cundiff still is working out with NFL this week with the Indianapolis Colts and two weeksd ago with theCleveland Browns. He’s not sure if he’lkl get a job with either of the teams, but has solidifiedc a position within Scottsdale. “This is the best two-yead investment I probably could have ever madein myself,” he said. “Thee W.P. Carey MBA Online Programn gave me the flexibility to attend training camp with the Atlantaq Falcons while still pursuingmy degree.
” With five yeard of regular season experiencee under his belt, the 29-year-old kicker was releasec from the Atlanta Falconas and the Kansas City Chiefa while working on his degree. “I’ve got to be the only guy in the MBA prograjm who got fired from two jobs whilw in theMBA program,” he said. The last time he played a regulae season game was in the NFC Championshil during the2006 season. He playee during the preseasonin 2007, but was releasef last year before training camp. Cundifrf said he knew he had to start thinkinf about his future for when his footbalol careerwas over.
He and his wife, an had just bought a home in Phoenix when he decided to enrollin ASU’s MBA program. “Believse it or not, my online MBA team was a lot more functionakl than some of myNFL teams,” he “The online program also really helps you work on your communication and interpersonal skills, since you’rr not dealing with people on a face-to-face

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Ensco 4Q profit doubles - Dallas Business Journal:

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Dallas-based Ensco (NYSE: ESV) reported net income for the quartetrended Dec. 31 of $210.4 million, or $1.389 a share, compared with net incomde in theprior year's fourth quartere of $103.6 million, or 67 cents a share. Analyst s were expecting earningsof $1.29 a on average, according to a poll by Thomson First Call. Revenue rose to $470.6 milliobn from $311.3 million a year ago. The contract drilling serviced company saidits fourth-quarter resultx include $4.
7 million in income from discontinuee operations related to the sale of its Gulf of Mexici platform rig late in the fourth The company said its averagee day rate for its jackup rig fleet increasexd 36 percent to $116,400 from $85,900 in the priorr year's quarter. Use of the company's fleet also grew to 96 percenyt from 87 percentin 2005's fourth quarter. For the the company earned $769.77 million, or $5.04 a share, on revenue of $1.8 billion, compared with 2005 net incomeof $284.9 or $1.87 a share, on revenue of $1.032 billion.
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Monday, February 20, 2012

Highland Capital Partners, Inc. Company Profile | Company Information

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We are a venture capital firm focused on buildingv companies inthe communications, consumer, digitakl media, healthcare and information technologyg markets. Founded in 1988, our strategy is to invesy in exceptional people and provide them with the righty mix ofstrategic guidance, management and hands-on leadership for building successful and enduring companies. Investingg in People. We understand what managementy teams need and constantly seek to provide them with additiona guidance for building successful and enduring Making it easy for our companies to grow theid businesses is part of what wedo best.
With $3 billiomn of committed capital and a provemntrack record, we are dedicated to providing insight, skilles and contacts to build strong teamsz and world class companies. Powerful Partners. As experienced we know that great companies are not built ina day. Focusing on our core strengths is the key to buildinh asuccessful portfolio. Our in-housw executives have operating experiencein finance, marketing, recruitin and general management. These individuals are availabl e toprovide one-on-one coaching, review strategy and and help open additional doors. They actively seek to identifyy and implement resources and programs our companieecan leverage. Experience. Knowledge. Support. ...

Friday, February 17, 2012

McCain, GOP Vow Alternative Cybersecurity Bill - PCWorld

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McCain, GOP Vow Alternative Cybersecurity Bill

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... McCain objected to both the substance of the bill and the process by which it is on track to move forward, saying that he and other GOP leaders are "left with no choice but to introduce an alternative cybersecurity bill in the coming days.


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Monday, February 13, 2012

Apple Crosses $500 - Forbes

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Apple Crosses $500

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Helped by a positive market opening, the stock of Apple(NASDAQ: AAPL) crossed the $500 mark this morning, reaching a new  »