Greg Jackson Dies at 60; Ran a Haven in Brooklyn
Greg Jackson, a former professional basketball player who turned a Brooklyn recreation center into a hive of productive activity in one of New York’s most troubled neighborhoods, died on Tuesday in Brooklyn. He was 60.
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BOE says lending remains slow in Britain
LONDON, April 23 (UPI) — The Bank of England said Monday that lending in Britain continues to lag behind pre-recession levels.
Lending slowed by $14.5 billion November through January, The Daily Telegraph reported.
In February alone, lending dropped by $6.4 billion, the BOE said.
An increase in mortgage lending in the first quarter was attributed to a flurry of mortgages completed before a new processing fee was established, the newspaper said.
Lindsay Lohan Set to Play Liz Taylor: Four Reasons It’s Meant to Be
When it was announced that Lindsay Lohan would be playing Elizabeth Taylor in a Lifetime movie Liz amp; Dick, not everybody was entirely on board. And now that Lohan has told THR that the casting is official, there is bound to be an onslaught of opposition.Sure, Taylor is a timelessly iconic figure in show business history. And no, Lohans name doesnt call for quite the same reverence. But, whether or not some fans want to admit it, there are quite a few similarities between Cleopatra and Cady Heron. So much so that Lohan could very well be the most fitting choice to play Taylor. Heres why:
They Were Both Child Actors
Both Taylor and Lohan started their careers young. Super young,...
BYO Recreation Announces Acquisition of Teachers’ School Supply
BYO Recreations acquisition of Teachers School Supply makes the company a complete resource for schools, churches and daycares.
Saint Augustine, Fla. (PRWEB) May 01, 2012
BYO Recreation, a leading supplier of playground and recreation equipment, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Teachers School Supply, Inc (TSS).
Teachers School Supply started out small in 1987, with their selection consisting of only crayons, markers and pens. Since then, they have expanded to include a wider range of school furniture, as well as school equipment and supplies, turning into a one-stop shop for churches, daycares and schools.
Marking the companys 26th year in business,...
Yongsan Business Hub to Feature World’s 2nd-Tallest Building
Along with a 620-m landmark tower, 13 more high rises over 200 m will be constructed at an international business district in Seouls Yongsan. A shopping mall of 1.04 million sq. m, which is six times the size of the COEX mall in Samseong-dong, also in the capital, will be built below street level. At a presentation on Wednesday, the developers said the design of the buildings and sprawling underground mall has been finalized.
Facebook’s Lousy Ad Business Is Making Its IPO Is Looking Hairier By The …
Facebooks ad business isnt very good, and its making the companys upcoming $100 billion IPO look hairier by the minute.
But the truth is, the IPO will be fine.
The problem with Facebook ads is that unlike Google ads which are perfectly matched with a users intent Facebook ads are targeted the same way TV ads are: through guesswork.
Advertisers buy space that will been seen by certain types of people, in hopes that those are the types of people that will someday want to buy the product being advertised.
The problem is: advertisers dont feel like they are getting enough feedback from the people who see those ads on Facebook. The advertisers say they cant tell...
‘Parks and Recreation’ stays politically current and quirky
Amy Poehler and Kathryn Hahn are standing under hot lights, dressed in power suits and discussing potential blackmail. They are shooting a scene for the upcoming season finale of NBCs Parks and Recreation, one in which Hahns Jennifer Barkley – the Blackberry-addicted, ultra-savvy political consultant – attempts to bribe Poehlers Leslie Knope, perpetual optimist, one-time deputy of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department and current city council candidate.
How about a years supply of Sweetums candy? Hahn offers, promising a 365-day sugar high courtesy of Knopes campaign rival and heir to the Sweetums fortune, Bobby Newport.
Poehler is momentarily tempted. Now hold...
Arby’s® Assesses Market Footprint with Esri Business Analyst
REDLANDS, Calif., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ –
Atlanta-based Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. has licensed Esri Business Analyst software and business data to help with corporate decision making. The second largest quick-service sandwich chain in the United States, Arby’s is using the location-based system to more accurately assess its restaurants and trade areas including growing, remodeling, and relocating restaurants.
“Esri’s Business Analyst has saved our GIS analyst countless...
Amy Poehler Talks ‘Parks And Recreation,’ Pawnee, Directing, ‘Wet Hot’ Reunion …
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