Galt considers ordinance that would require city contractors to hire locally Nov 4, 2009
Here's the basic breakdown depending on the contract price. 50,000 to 125,000: The contractor will have to hire 50 percent of its employees, including any subcontractors, from Galt. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Sub-contracting jobs Nov 3, 2009
Along the line, each party is entitled to a certain percentage of the contract price, while leaving it to the one at the end of the line to perform the job. In doing so, each party gets to profit with minimum effort. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
IPSO deputies unnecessary accidents Oct 30, 2009
wrote on Oct 28, 2009 8:02 AM:" Louis has managed to swindle millions of dollars above the contract price with the City of New Iberia and the Parish because he needed the money to run the department efficiently & effectively. When exactly do YOU propose he will start doing that and STOP whining about SID HEBERT? "MY THOUGHTS", you are obviously in the inside looking out and you defend Louis' excuses maybe you can tell us when Louis will get busy doing the job he was elected to do and quit... (New Iberia, LA)
Building chiefmay play fireinspector role Oct 15, 2009
Purchased two Ford Crown Victorias at $24,300 each from Watson Ford which was at state contract price. Paid Brandon Russell $1,820 for landscaping. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
LPD's new Charger hits the streets Oct 11, 2009
The state of Washington bid contract price for a 2010 Charger pursuit vehicle is around 22,000 through Bud Clary Chevrolet. Perez said several other agencies including Kelso have begun replacing their cars with the Dodge and have given good reports. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Legal risk to property investors Oct 9, 2009
Sue for damages - if successful, the buyer who pulls out must pay the seller the difference between the contract price and the value at the date when completion should have taken place. Suing for damages is often the better option if the buyer does not have the funds to buy the property. (BBC News -- UK)
Opposing views of proposed mill:Uranium market has little or no room for the Pinon Ridge Mill Sep 30, 2009
WSMA uses a 70/lb price of uranium for its ore value and tax benefit estimates based on a nonexistent long-term uranium contract price while Denison Mines tells its shareholders that uranium spot market prices are the measure of whether it will process yellowcake. A county-issued Special Use Permit and a state-issued mill recovery and tailings disposal permit is very unlikely to change global uranium spot prices that are lower than costs of production coupled with excess of global uranium... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
More of this story Sep 17, 2009
60 each, including taxes and delivery, for a total contract price of $140,000, Daubert said. The per unit price is high compared to the bags for sale at grocery stores because these bags are machine washable, extremely durable and have a high carrying capacity, Daubert wrote. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Developer: Rowhouse plan hinges on off-street parking Sep 16, 2009
The list price was $155,000; the contract price hasn t been disclosed. It s always been a great area, if you can offer private parking, said Michael J. Crisafulli Jr., vice president. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Tengasco and Atmos Energy Marketing Enter Methane Gas Sale and Purchase Contract Sep 3, 2009
The agreed contract price of approximately $6 ... Jeffrey R. Bailey, CEO of Tengasco, said: "We believe that the fixed price that we will receive under this agreement for our methane gas is a very favorable outcome in the current gas market. The number of our potential customers and marketing arrangements for the gas produced at the Carter Valley Landfill is small because our pipeline system is an intrastate Tennessee line. Although the contract price is fixed for the five year term of the new... (PR Newswire)
One department only for county firefighters Sep 2, 2009
Ball said the purchase price of the two fire engines is about $8,272 less than the contract price for the last two engines the district bought in 2007. The new trucks will be fully upgraded to meet the new 2009 emission standards, he said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Uranium firms make deals Aug 30, 2009
The long-term contract price was at $65. "Industry fundamentals remain strong, underpinning support for the contract uranium price, with anticipated growth in nuclear reactors and risk of supply shortage mid term [four to eight years]," according to a Resource Capital assessment. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Reality bites when theory rules the roost Jul 30, 2009
These will be taxed, and since taxes account for about 30 per cent of Australias GDP, the net cost to government will be only 70 per cent of the contract price. 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Teck Reports Second Quarter Results for 2009 Jul 23, 2009
The lower average U.S. dollar selling prices in the second quarter compared with the same quarter in 2008 primarily reflect the lower contract price settlements for the 2009 coal year that commenced April 1 ... 5 million tonnes of carryover tonnage was sold at the higher 2008 contract prices. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
With appraisals now in lenders' hands, Realtors worry that lower valuations will stifle any recovery Jul 20, 2009
In one sale, the contract price was $210,000, and the appraisal came in at $200,000. In the other, the buyer offered $275,000, but the appraiser valued the house at $260,000. (The Palm Beach Post)
Malibu silent on African dictator's alleged human rights abuses Jul 9, 2009
It means that a cabinet minister ends up with a sizable part of the contract price in his bank account," Mangue said.Some criticize Malibu residents for turning the other cheek in 2006 when Mangue purchased the Sweetwater Mesa mansion, located in plain sight on its own hilltop above Malibu Inn. But others say the issue is rarely talked about because most residents aren't even aware it exists.A recent sampling conducted by The Malibu Times showed that out of 11 Serra Retreat residents, only two... (Malibu Times, CA)
Public Notice Jun 20, 2009
The successful bidder will be required to furnish bonds in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, said bonds to be issued by responsible surety approved by the City Council and listed in the U.S. Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570, as amended) and authorized to transact business in the State of Iowa and shall guarantee (1) the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, (2) the prompt payment to all... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Merchandise, money, manpower needed to bring tourneys to FM Jun 19, 2009
"ESPN was gracious enough to honor our 2008 contract price," Brown said. But that means "We're going to look at a three-year jump" in the optimum bid price for 2011. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Calif. homeowners file class action against KB Home, affiliates Jun 18, 2009
These individuals were under direct instruction to value homes at or above the contract price, even if it meant violating regulatory guidelines and requirements, the suit claims. The suit says that in two KB Home developments, sampled appraisals were inflated by $48,000 and $52,000 per property. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Wraparound mortgages legal, but carry high risk Jun 1, 2009
Yes, it is true that all too often appraisers will magically come up with the contract price to make the deal go forward. And while I cannot point the finger of blame on just one group for the current mortgage mess that our country is in, one of the factors causing this economic crisis does lie at the feet of appraisers. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
New Zealand's Dollar Gains After S&P Raises Debt Rating Outlook to Stable May 28, 2009
The so-called Aussie also rose after Posco joined larger rivals Nippon Steel Corp. and JFE Holdings Inc. in accepting the second-highest annual contract price on record. Mills in China, the worlds biggest steel producing nation, havent reached agreement and have called for a cut of as much as 50 percent. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Farmer helps Jolly Time meet popcorn demand May 17, 2009
To keep its rates competitive, however, the company bases its contract price on Chicago Board of Trade futures for December delivery of field corn ... It forced Jolly Time to raised its contract prices as much as 65 percent to retain growers. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Canadian Hydro Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2009 May 14, 2009
This was the result of the addition of Melancthon II, which has a higher contract price than the average of our other EcoPower Centres ... Our assumptions for fair valuing our CFDs, given the ongoing illiquidity of the forward market, assume the actual contract prices contained in the CFDs are the same as the forward prices for years where no forward market exists ... Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "seek", "anticipate", "plan",... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
EPCOR Announces Quarterly Results May 8, 2009
- September 30, 2007 third quarter results included higher Alberta electricity margins due to favourable settlements on financial sales as a result of higher contract prices and lower Alberta power prices ... In addition, income from Power LP included unrealized fair value decreases for the natural gas supply contracts resulting from decreasing forward natural gas prices and contract price changes for the Tunis plant. (Canada Newswire)
Lawsuit alleges builder, lender used rigged house appraisals May 8, 2009
That includes appraisers "who were under direct instruction to value homes at their contract price and were hand-fed inappropriate - if not outright false - comparable properties to use in completing their appraisals," the complaint says. Reports written by different appraisers who should not have been communicating with each other or with KB Home relied upon the same "unverified information and patently faulty methodology," the complaint says. (AZCentral -- News)
Fortescue Says Quarterly Earnings Slump 66% as Prices, Production Decline Apr 29, 2009
BHP Billiton Ltd., the worlds largest mining company, this month said it sold 28 percent of its iron ore output at cheaper spot rates after customers deferred deliveries ahead of a forecast decline in contract prices. Chinese steelmakers including Maanshan Iron & Steel Co. are pushing for the first contract price cut in seven years and are delaying purchases. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
OPTI Canada Announces First Quarter 2009 Results Apr 28, 2009
We realize gains on these contracts to the extent that the contract price exceeds the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) price. During the period, the average price of WTI was $43. (Canada Newswire)
Sordid Tales Of How Nigeria Was Looted Mar 22, 2009
"Funds were removed in cash from the Central Bank, sometimes by the truckload, and taken out of the country by members of the Abacha family and their associates. "Inflated public contracts were also awarded to members of the Abacha family and/or their associates," it added. Stressing that though many were aware at the time of the exceptional level of corruption of the Abacha regime, the full extent of the practice and the modus operandi of those crimes were only revealed to the general public... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Delphi Energy Achieves Record Fourth Quarter 2008 Results Mar 19, 2009
Type of Quantity Contract Price Time Period Commodity Contract Contracted ($/unit) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- April 2008 - March 2009 Natural Gas Physical 2,000 GJ/d $7 ... Type of Quantity Contract Price Time Period Commodity Contract Contracted ($/unit) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2008 - Natural March 2009 Gas Financial 2,000 GJ/d $7 ... Type of Quantity Contract Price Time Period... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Tip of the day Mar 9, 2009
If the services of personal trainers are provided, ask when they are available, how often will they work with you, and if their services are charged separately from the contract price. Make sure all promises are written in the contract. (The Palm Beach Post)
Dollar drops amid global gloom Mar 9, 2009
"That's why you are still seeing interest to buy the Aussie on dips.'' The dollar was also at 62.88 Japanese yen, down from Friday's close of 63.07 yen, and at 50.53 euro cents, down from 50.96 euro cents. Meanwhile, the Australian bond market closed stronger after investors flocked to safe-haven assets ahead of a raft of key local data releases this week. The yield on the Commonwealth Government March 2019 bond was 4.120%, down from Friday's close of 4.235%, while the yield on the April 2012... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bristol threatens legal action to bring Icon buyers to the table Mar 7, 2009
Bristol has resold the units and is now asking those first buyers to pay the difference between their contract price and the price the units finally sold for, or face legal action. Nashville attorney Will Cheek, who has advised some Icon contract holders, called Bristol s move at the sold-out West End project a scare tactic to make Icon contract holders think twice about walking away from their units. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Employee benefits - phones, BlackBerrys and tax by Rebecca Benneyworth Mar 2, 2009
Unfortunately air time charges (minimum contract price) are not wholly and exclusively business where the phone had private use as they provide the phone for private as well as business use, so no deduction is available in respect of the basic contract charges. Only "out of bundle" minutes relating to business calls would therefore be deducted, leaving the full contract payments plus any private out of bundle minutes as the taxable benefit. (Accounting Web, UK)
Wesfarmers Profit Jumps 46% on Coal Prices, Takeover of Coles Supermarkets Feb 16, 2009
Japanese steelmakers are seeking a 67 percent cut in the annual contract price to 2007 levels, or $98 a metric ton, analysts at Macquarie Group ltd. led by said today in a report. Full-year coking coal sales will probably be between 6. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
New Technology Speeds Up Background Checks Feb 13, 2009
It's through a state contract price through the Office of General Services. We've had it now for about a month or so and we're just getting it off the ground. (R News)
Senate panel queries aviation sector spending Feb 11, 2009
"That the company which operated as consultants, did the initial survey, determined the scope of work and fixed the contract price was the same company that was awarded the contract; "That the company is Avsatel Ges MBII Vienna, Austria and Abuja. "That the N6.5 billion expenditure on the Safe Tower project was not appropriated by the National Assembly either before, during or after the contract; "That the highest quotation received by the Technical Consultant to the Senate Committee on Aviation... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
No vote for 60K lock down fee for revaluation Feb 7, 2009
Hiller explained that the 60K would be a down payment on the full contract price and represents work the vendor will do by June 2009. "We have a verbal agreement from the partners of both firms," said Hiller, "the price could be 30 percent higher if we don't put money in place now." He went on to identify the total cost for the 2010 revaluation will be approximately $550,000 to $575,000 dollars. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
