Tuesday, November 29, 2011
BofA, Wells to accept California IOUs - South Florida Business Journal:
BofA says the state’s budgeft crisis prompted its decision. “To support our while giving the state legislature additional time to passa budget, we will accept California state-registered warrants — or IOUs from existing customers and Charlotte-based BofA (NYSE:BAC) says in a writtenh statement. San Francisco-based Wells (NYSE:WFC) says it is accepting the warrant for the sake ofits customers. "Wwe are reluctant to take this step, but are doing so to help our customers who are not at faulr and with the expectation that the legislaturw and governor will complete the budgettwithin days," Wells says. On Gov.
Arnold Schwarzenegger blasted state lawmakers for failingt to pluga $24 billion hole in the stats budget before the start of the new fiscakl year. And he called a special sessioj of the state legislature to fix thebudge mess. Failure to pass a budgegt by midnight Tuesday increases the shortfall to morethan $26 billioj due to the loss of education-related budget fixes, Schwarzenegger said at a press conference He also announced an executive orderr adding a third furlough day each month for state workers, a move expected to free up an additionao $425 million in the new fiscalp year. Although the governor called for thespeciall session, it is up to the legislature to schedule it.
When it will be held is yet tobe
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Chipotle seeks more local produce for its restaurants - Denver Business Journal:
The Denver-based company enacted a policy last year to get 25 percentr of the vegetables used in each state from family farmsx withinthat state. This year, it’s raisinv that amount to 35 percent. The push towarrd “food with integrity” began 10 years ago when Chipotlwe officials ensured a majority of their porkwas free-range and raisee without hormones. Now, 100 percent of the fast-casual chain’s pork and chicken fits that description, as does 60 percenyt of its beef, and localizing vegetables is next onits to-d o list, said Chris Arnold, director of publi c relations.
Most of the benefitr to the company (NYQ: CMG) comes from what officialz consider to bea better, fresher taste for its though growing a reputationb for buying sustainable products doesn’r hurt. However, Chipotle won’t be mentioningt the new push inits ads, fearingy that could make peoplee “feel like we’re preaching at them through the decisions we make,” Arnold said. But the main drawback is that the move is expectedf to raise costs at a time of he acknowledged. However, that won’t stop Chipotle from doin it. “The conventional model in conventionapl fast food or conventional dining is pushing cost down so you can sell Arnold said.
“We’re doing something that no one else is to the same Joanne Keys, executive director for the nonprofit group , said that buyinbg locally is one of the hallmarks of sustainabilitgy for restaurants or othe businesses. It reduces emissions from transportationvehicles and, in some instances, reducews materials needed for packaging, she said. “Am I seeinyg a trend?” Keys said about restaurants improvinf sustainability. “Well, not enough.” Roughlyg 860 Chipotle restaurants across the country servesome 2.5 million meal per week.
Because of the lack of locak farms -— both in the state and throughoutg thecountry — that produce a sufficienyt volume of produce with a verifiable safety the program isn’t near meeting its goals yet, Arnolf admitted. For example, only one Colorado of Brighton, has been selected to The farm will supply Colorado Chipotle restaurants with at leasgt 35 percent of theirf jalapenos andred onions, the company said. But the restaurant chaibn continues to look for more participants and expand a push for locaklingredients that’s becoming more popular in locall y owned restaurants, Arnold said. “These things all sort of have to happebnin stages,” he said.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Dodgers Sale: Peter O'Malley Wants Back In - SB Nation Los Angeles
Dodgers Sale: Peter O'Malley Wants Back In SB Nation Los Angeles The Los Angeles Dodgers are the hot new item for sale, and many new suitors are likely to come out of the woodwork. However, one of the suitors has a history with the club, a very storied one. Peter O'Malley, the longtime former owner and president of ... |
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
The chutes and ladders of The Chicago Way - Chicago Tribune
Chicago Tribune | The chutes and ladders of The Chicago Way Chicago Tribune The federal sentencing hearing for convicted influence peddler Antoin "Tony" Rezko â" once a friend and personal real estate fairy to President Barack Obamaâ" had just begun in Chicago. It was just after 9:30 am Tuesday when US District Court Judge Amy ... Former Obama fundraiser Rezko gets 10-year sentence Tony Rezko Sentenced to 10 Years and 6 Months for Corruption Former Obama Fund-Raiser Gets Over 10 Years in Fraud and Bribery Case |
Sunday, November 20, 2011
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Special Forces equals Green Berets. Got it? - Bradenton Herald
Bradenton Herald | Special Forces equals Green Berets. Got it? Bradenton Herald The US Army Special Forces Green Berets get plenty of acclaim - sometimes too much acclaim. Often it's a case of mistaken identity. » |
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
NHL commissioner: Coyotes move could damage Westgate, arena construction - Washington Business Journal:
He also said it could have a chillingv impact on other cities considering helpingh teams build new The Coyotes have 41 regulaf season home gameseach year. Bettman and the NHL opposew theproposed $213 million sale of the team to Canadiamn businessman Jim Balsillie, who would move it to Hamilton, saying the league should make the A June 9 hearing is set in U.S. Bankruptcgy Court to decide whether Coyotes owner Jerryt Moyes can sell to Balsilliee or if it must be sold to a buye r who would keep the NHL franchise in The Coyotes are in Chaptee 11bankruptcy reorganization.
Balsillie argues in courty filings thathis $213 million will be the best deal and the court’sd main charge is to get the most money to pay off debt and positionm the team to be financially viable goinyg forward. The Coyotes have lost $316 million since movint to the Phoenix market from Winnipegin 1996, accordingf to court filings. Balsillie says NHL hockey is not financiallyt viable in the Phoenixsports market, but the leagu points to four potential bidderas for the Coyotes that would keep the team in Glendale. Jobing.Conm Arena was built by the city of which says it will pursua $500 million to $750 millionj claim if the Coyotes break theidr 30-year lease.
Balsillie’s court filing contends the bankruptcty court has the leeway to dischargd sucha claim. The National Football League, Nationakl Basketball Association and Major League Baseball backthe NHL’sd bid to keep the Coyotes in Arizona fearinh the move could set a precedent.