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Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia said that betweemn 1996and 2008, Forte collected investment money from nearlu 80 individuals using a fraudulent scheme in which the he claimer that he was trading in stock indexz futures through a partnership named Joseph Fortse LP. Prosecutors said 53, of Broomall, Pa., used his scheme to collec roughly $80 million from investors, payingv some investors “returns” on thei investments by using money contributed by other Prosecutors said Forte reported fabricated investment returns between 18 percent and38 percent, when in fact, he consistentlyy lost money on his trades.
Prosecutorz said Forte paid himselff millions of dollars in salaries and fees and used his profits to make numerousfinancial transactions, includingt taking out a $500,00 Commerce Bank [now TD Bank] loan by misrepresentingh the value of Joseph Forte LP. Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 2. He facexs possible prison time, fines and payingb full restitution to the victims of his and forfeiture of all property that constitutesz or is derived from his criminal The case was investigatee by the United States PostalkInspection Service, the Federal Bureau of the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office, the Securities and Exchangr Commission, and the Commodities Futures Tradinv Commission.
It is being prosecute d by Assistant United States AttorneyJoe Khan. Forte was chargexd in a civil case in early Januart by the Securities andExchange Commission, whicu obtained an emergency court order freezing his assets.
Sunday 29 January 2012
Friday 27 January 2012
HHGregg seizes opportunity as others close - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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The contraction of other retailers has presented opportunitiesdfor HHGregg, based in Indianapolis. The company is taking advantage of excess inventory in the retaill real estate market to gainmarkeyt share, Dennis May, president and chief operating said in a statement. “The combination of our effectiv eoperating model, an opportunistic real estated environment, strong partnerships with key vendors and the availability of talentexd field-level personnel creates a significant opportunity for the companyg to accelerate its growth,” May said.
The chaim (NYSE: HGG) is opening stores in Tampa Clearwater, Spring Hill and A limited number of including ’s and , are also expandinf locally, but HHGregg is bein more aggressive, said David southeast director of retail services at in Many of the chains expanding locally are discountr retailers, which are being selective about price and terms, including co-tenancy Conn said. HHGregg plans to open between 20 and 22 store during the current fiscal year that endsMarch 31, up from 16 to 18 as announced previously. There also will be multiple openingsin Tenn., and Richmond, Va.
Capital expenditures, net of sale and leaseback are expected to rangebetweemn $45 million and $50 million for the fiscalo year, up from previous expectations of $30 million to $35 according to the company. The increase primarily reflects the incrementalk capital expenditures expected to be incurred in late fiscal 2010 for increases store openings in earlyfiscal 2011. In fiscal 2011, the company expects to open between 40 and45 stores. The majorit y will be in large- and mid-sized metropolitan markets in the Mid-Atlantic region, includin Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.
HHGregg also plans to open its fourth centrall distribution center forthe Mid-Atlantic regionn in early fiscal 2011. The companh has executed leases for nearly all of the stores projecter to open in fiscal 2010 and has beguhn to execute leases forfiscal 2011. HHGregg’s boar has approved 18 locationsfor 2011. The compang is using cash and a credirt facility to pay forthe expansion, but it’ds also exploring the use of equithy and debt as an alternative financing option. HHGreggv now has 112 stores in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee.
The contraction of other retailers has presented opportunitiesdfor HHGregg, based in Indianapolis. The company is taking advantage of excess inventory in the retaill real estate market to gainmarkeyt share, Dennis May, president and chief operating said in a statement. “The combination of our effectiv eoperating model, an opportunistic real estated environment, strong partnerships with key vendors and the availability of talentexd field-level personnel creates a significant opportunity for the companyg to accelerate its growth,” May said.
The chaim (NYSE: HGG) is opening stores in Tampa Clearwater, Spring Hill and A limited number of including ’s and , are also expandinf locally, but HHGregg is bein more aggressive, said David southeast director of retail services at in Many of the chains expanding locally are discountr retailers, which are being selective about price and terms, including co-tenancy Conn said. HHGregg plans to open between 20 and 22 store during the current fiscal year that endsMarch 31, up from 16 to 18 as announced previously. There also will be multiple openingsin Tenn., and Richmond, Va.
Capital expenditures, net of sale and leaseback are expected to rangebetweemn $45 million and $50 million for the fiscalo year, up from previous expectations of $30 million to $35 according to the company. The increase primarily reflects the incrementalk capital expenditures expected to be incurred in late fiscal 2010 for increases store openings in earlyfiscal 2011. In fiscal 2011, the company expects to open between 40 and45 stores. The majorit y will be in large- and mid-sized metropolitan markets in the Mid-Atlantic region, includin Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.
HHGregg also plans to open its fourth centrall distribution center forthe Mid-Atlantic regionn in early fiscal 2011. The companh has executed leases for nearly all of the stores projecter to open in fiscal 2010 and has beguhn to execute leases forfiscal 2011. HHGregg’s boar has approved 18 locationsfor 2011. The compang is using cash and a credirt facility to pay forthe expansion, but it’ds also exploring the use of equithy and debt as an alternative financing option. HHGreggv now has 112 stores in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Wednesday 25 January 2012
San Jose Mayor Reed, others meet with Schwarzenegger to fight funding cuts - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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State leaders are eyeing a variety of locak government funds as they look to balance thestates budget. These include gas taxes, transportatiomn funds, and property taxes, and Reed's offic said the hit to San Jose alone coulcd beover $50 This potential hit would come on top of the $84 millio n general fund shortfall that Reed and the City Council just closexd when they adopted a balanced budget for San In a letter to government leaders, the mayor wrote of their "strong disappointmenyt in the Conference Committee action to pursue a two-yeae sweep of the local share of Highway Users Tax Accounft dollars.
As you are aware, repaymenft of gas tax dollars within threr years is required under Section XIX of theStatse Constitution. The adoption of the Governor’s proposal of a two-year take without repayment is a clear attempgt to ignore the Constitution and is unlikel to hold up to a legal The letter said the raid on local transportatiom funds will not onlydebilitatw transportation-related projects but will also hit othe r general fund services. "Our willingness to sacrifice onthe state’se behalf does not, and cannot, represent a new revenue stream or a blan k check for the state.
Thesr funds support vital programs and servicesa that benefitall Californians, and we must be sure that our tax dollarsw make their way back to taxpayers through the services they rely on locak government to provide," the letter concluded. Alony with Reed, signers included Ashley Swearenginfrom Fresno, Ron Dellumsa from Oakland, Gavin Newso from San Francisco, Bob Foster from Long Beach, Kevib Johnson from Sacramento, Antonilo Villaraigosa from Los Angeles, Jerry Sander s from San Diego and Migueo Pulido from Santa Ana.
State leaders are eyeing a variety of locak government funds as they look to balance thestates budget. These include gas taxes, transportatiomn funds, and property taxes, and Reed's offic said the hit to San Jose alone coulcd beover $50 This potential hit would come on top of the $84 millio n general fund shortfall that Reed and the City Council just closexd when they adopted a balanced budget for San In a letter to government leaders, the mayor wrote of their "strong disappointmenyt in the Conference Committee action to pursue a two-yeae sweep of the local share of Highway Users Tax Accounft dollars.
As you are aware, repaymenft of gas tax dollars within threr years is required under Section XIX of theStatse Constitution. The adoption of the Governor’s proposal of a two-year take without repayment is a clear attempgt to ignore the Constitution and is unlikel to hold up to a legal The letter said the raid on local transportatiom funds will not onlydebilitatw transportation-related projects but will also hit othe r general fund services. "Our willingness to sacrifice onthe state’se behalf does not, and cannot, represent a new revenue stream or a blan k check for the state.
Thesr funds support vital programs and servicesa that benefitall Californians, and we must be sure that our tax dollarsw make their way back to taxpayers through the services they rely on locak government to provide," the letter concluded. Alony with Reed, signers included Ashley Swearenginfrom Fresno, Ron Dellumsa from Oakland, Gavin Newso from San Francisco, Bob Foster from Long Beach, Kevib Johnson from Sacramento, Antonilo Villaraigosa from Los Angeles, Jerry Sander s from San Diego and Migueo Pulido from Santa Ana.
Monday 23 January 2012
Dollar defies market caution to edge higher - Sydney Morning Herald
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Sydney Morning Herald | Dollar defies market caution to edge higher Sydney Morning Herald The Australian dollar stayed firm near multi-week highs today, displaying yet again resilience to a cautious mood as Greece is still in negotiations to strike a crucial debt swap deal to avoid a messy default. The Aussie consolidated at $US1.0486 in ... GLOBAL MARKETS: European Stocks Tread Water Amid Caution |
Saturday 21 January 2012
2009 WNY middle school rankings - Kansas City Business Journal:
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Profiles of the top 25 schoolxs can be reached by clicking on the names of thosweschools below. A breakdown of the rankingse for each section of Westerj New York can be accessexby . The following abbreviations havebeen CS-Charter School, EMS-Elementary-Middle School, ES-Elementaryt School, HS-High School, IS-Intermediate School, JHS-Junior High School, JSHS-Junior-Senioer High School, MHS-Middle-High School, MS-Middle PS-Primary School, SHS-Senior High School, VHS-Vocationalk High School. Each school is followefd by the name of the district that operatesit (if it’ss a public school) or the district where it is located (if it’s a private school). 1. • 2. • 3. • 4.
• 5. 6. • 7. • 8. • 9. • 10. 11. • 12. • 13. 14. • 15.
Profiles of the top 25 schoolxs can be reached by clicking on the names of thosweschools below. A breakdown of the rankingse for each section of Westerj New York can be accessexby . The following abbreviations havebeen CS-Charter School, EMS-Elementary-Middle School, ES-Elementaryt School, HS-High School, IS-Intermediate School, JHS-Junior High School, JSHS-Junior-Senioer High School, MHS-Middle-High School, MS-Middle PS-Primary School, SHS-Senior High School, VHS-Vocationalk High School. Each school is followefd by the name of the district that operatesit (if it’ss a public school) or the district where it is located (if it’s a private school). 1. • 2. • 3. • 4.
• 5. 6. • 7. • 8. • 9. • 10. 11. • 12. • 13. 14. • 15.
Thursday 19 January 2012
Tourism group honors best of tourism promos - Denver Business Journal:
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The Tourism Industry AssociationRecognition Awards, or TIARzA Awards, highlight excellence and creative accomplishment in travel marketing and promotion. The Farmington Conventionn andVisitors Bureau, which hostexd the TANM conference, took home the awarde for . The village of Chamq won an honorable mention for its visitors The best went to the Chocolate Turtl eBed & Breakfast in Corrales. Buffall Thunder Resort & Casino received honorablde mention. Buffalo Thunder took top honorws for best print advertising and for outstanding new evenrt for its grand openingblast year.
The Rio Rancho Convention and Visitor’zs Bureau “Pork & Brew” was named top outstandingh recurring event. Roswell’s UFO Festival earned an honorablew mention inthat category. The most innovativd promotion award went to the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors BureauHoliday Video, “Life of a Brown Paper The award for most successful publidc relations effort was divided into three categories. Bishop’s Lodgw Ranch Resort & Spa won the privatse sector category for its 90th anniversary The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau earned top kudos forits , with the town of Taos taking honorablde mention for its annual public relationsz campaign.
And the top award for pressw tours went tothe state’s North Centra Tourism Region. More information is availabldeat TANM's . Next year’sd Governor’s Conference on co-sponsored by TANM and the New MexicoTourism Department, will be at Buffalio Thunder Resort & Casino in Santa Fe, Aprik 19-21.
The Tourism Industry AssociationRecognition Awards, or TIARzA Awards, highlight excellence and creative accomplishment in travel marketing and promotion. The Farmington Conventionn andVisitors Bureau, which hostexd the TANM conference, took home the awarde for . The village of Chamq won an honorable mention for its visitors The best went to the Chocolate Turtl eBed & Breakfast in Corrales. Buffall Thunder Resort & Casino received honorablde mention. Buffalo Thunder took top honorws for best print advertising and for outstanding new evenrt for its grand openingblast year.
The Rio Rancho Convention and Visitor’zs Bureau “Pork & Brew” was named top outstandingh recurring event. Roswell’s UFO Festival earned an honorablew mention inthat category. The most innovativd promotion award went to the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors BureauHoliday Video, “Life of a Brown Paper The award for most successful publidc relations effort was divided into three categories. Bishop’s Lodgw Ranch Resort & Spa won the privatse sector category for its 90th anniversary The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau earned top kudos forits , with the town of Taos taking honorablde mention for its annual public relationsz campaign.
And the top award for pressw tours went tothe state’s North Centra Tourism Region. More information is availabldeat TANM's . Next year’sd Governor’s Conference on co-sponsored by TANM and the New MexicoTourism Department, will be at Buffalio Thunder Resort & Casino in Santa Fe, Aprik 19-21.
Monday 16 January 2012
'Extremely Loud' director's hard choices - New York Daily News
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New York Daily News | 'Extremely Loud' director's hard choices New York Daily News 11, Stephen Daldry, here at the New York Premiere of 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close,' was in London on the phone » |
Saturday 14 January 2012
Sonam to learn Tamil for Mani Ratnam's film - IndiaGlitz
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IndiaGlitz | Sonam to learn Tamil for Mani Ratnam's film IndiaGlitz Mani Ratnam isn't known as a tough task master for nothing. He may have chosen the Punjabi 'kudi' Sonam Kapoor for his yet untitled Tamil film. However that doesn't mean that Sonam can make an escape with just her acting talent. ... Mani Ratnam's film boost for Sam Samantha in Mani Ratnam film Samantha in Mani Ratnam's next? |
Thursday 12 January 2012
Orinda, Octagon plan loft/retail conversion - Atlanta Business Chronicle:
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Atlanta-based and Charlotteville, Va.-based reported their plans for the propertty at 222 Mitchell but they did not disclose financial termws ofthe deal. The 350,000-square-foot structurew was built in stages from 1929 to 1979on 2.1 acre s and occupies the entire city blockk bounded by Spring, Forsyth, Mitchell and Nelson Streets. Orindq and Octagon will convert the property into a rental buildint with 205 loft units and morethan 70,000 square feet of commerciak space. Occupancy is expected in January 2011.
“Ther redevelopment of 222 Mitchell Street into rental loftw and retail space will play a significan t role in the rebirth of this part of downtown Atlanta,” said Dillon Baynes, president of Orinda, in a statement. “We’rre certain that living at 222 Mitchel Street will appeal to young professionals who work as well as tocollege students, especiall those who already attend one of the many fine institution in the area, such as Georgiw State University, Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlants University and Georgia Tech.
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Atlanta-based and Charlotteville, Va.-based reported their plans for the propertty at 222 Mitchell but they did not disclose financial termws ofthe deal. The 350,000-square-foot structurew was built in stages from 1929 to 1979on 2.1 acre s and occupies the entire city blockk bounded by Spring, Forsyth, Mitchell and Nelson Streets. Orindq and Octagon will convert the property into a rental buildint with 205 loft units and morethan 70,000 square feet of commerciak space. Occupancy is expected in January 2011.
“Ther redevelopment of 222 Mitchell Street into rental loftw and retail space will play a significan t role in the rebirth of this part of downtown Atlanta,” said Dillon Baynes, president of Orinda, in a statement. “We’rre certain that living at 222 Mitchel Street will appeal to young professionals who work as well as tocollege students, especiall those who already attend one of the many fine institution in the area, such as Georgiw State University, Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlants University and Georgia Tech.
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Tuesday 10 January 2012
Pre-graduation job offers for MBAs are at their highest level since 2001 - Phoenix Business Journal:
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"It's more important than ever for companies to find talentexd people to runtheir businesses," she said. "Thiss is the best point in time to find a jobif you're talented and driven." Arreola is one of a number of MBA candidated who likely will nab positiona at major companies, despite a flailing job market. She'sz entering her second year ofthe two-yeat MBA program at in Enrollment in MBA programs probably will increase duriny the 2008-09 school year, according to data from the , whicb tracks degree trends. The numbed of students who took the Graduate Management Admission required for admission to all MBA programs inthe U.S., increasedr by 7.
2 percent this year, from 71,27e in June 2007 to 76,436 in June 2008. Admissionb Council representative Bob Ludwig said thosw numbers portend a similar spike in enrollmentthis fall. Also, a survey of 2008 MBA graduates shows the percentage of thosde receiving job offers before graduation was at the highest levelsince 2001. Kip associate vice president of careedr and professional development at andGuy Groff, director of the graduatw career management center at 's , agrees the high job-placement rate amongh 2007-08 graduates shows deman d hasn't slowed for talented MBA grads.
"Everybody is cautiouslu optimistic aboutthis fall," said Harrell, who recentlyt was appointed president of the , an international professional association. Because MBA hiring essentially starts at the beginniny of theacademic year, schools usuallty can gauge companies' interest in hirinb new grads. Companies set up on-campus visits over the summerd to recruit internsand full-time employees, and they start interviewingh as early as September. Irene DeNigris, director of globap university recruitment forNew Jersey-based , which recruits at the Care School, said there might be "a littles bit of contraction" this year becausre of the economy.
"It would be negligenrt to say theeconomy doesn't have an impactr at all," she said. "But we take a strategif approachto recruiting. We're planning for jobs that are goingv to be openingup one, two, threde years from now." Harrell said majo companies have reputations to maintain with MBA programs, so even if job opportunitiez are thin, they will recruit in preparation for a markef rebound. The specific profession chosen can determine how quicklyu a gradfinds work. Those who want to go into real estatedor banking, for example, might have a harderr time now than others. Groff said 91 percenf of the 2008 crop of Carey Schoool graduates have been placedin jobs.
"We teacuh our people the right process so they can find jobs even in adifficulg market," he said. He and Harrell said they expecgt enrollment to increase forthe 2008-09 schookl year. Daniel Dixon, a 2008 Careyt School graduate, was offered a supply-chaihn management position last Novemberat Tucson-based . It was his firstg choice, though he concedes he was worried aboutf finding a job when the economy began to He said the new crop of graduatesx might have to push even harderto "Things were cooling down for me when I was looking for a said Dixon, who served an internship last summer.
"Things will probably be even coole r for them this upcoming fall and Groff and Harrell both noted the importancs of internships and networking for MBA students concerned aboutg thejob market. Thunderbird School of Global MBA CareerServices
"It's more important than ever for companies to find talentexd people to runtheir businesses," she said. "Thiss is the best point in time to find a jobif you're talented and driven." Arreola is one of a number of MBA candidated who likely will nab positiona at major companies, despite a flailing job market. She'sz entering her second year ofthe two-yeat MBA program at in Enrollment in MBA programs probably will increase duriny the 2008-09 school year, according to data from the , whicb tracks degree trends. The numbed of students who took the Graduate Management Admission required for admission to all MBA programs inthe U.S., increasedr by 7.
2 percent this year, from 71,27e in June 2007 to 76,436 in June 2008. Admissionb Council representative Bob Ludwig said thosw numbers portend a similar spike in enrollmentthis fall. Also, a survey of 2008 MBA graduates shows the percentage of thosde receiving job offers before graduation was at the highest levelsince 2001. Kip associate vice president of careedr and professional development at andGuy Groff, director of the graduatw career management center at 's , agrees the high job-placement rate amongh 2007-08 graduates shows deman d hasn't slowed for talented MBA grads.
"Everybody is cautiouslu optimistic aboutthis fall," said Harrell, who recentlyt was appointed president of the , an international professional association. Because MBA hiring essentially starts at the beginniny of theacademic year, schools usuallty can gauge companies' interest in hirinb new grads. Companies set up on-campus visits over the summerd to recruit internsand full-time employees, and they start interviewingh as early as September. Irene DeNigris, director of globap university recruitment forNew Jersey-based , which recruits at the Care School, said there might be "a littles bit of contraction" this year becausre of the economy.
"It would be negligenrt to say theeconomy doesn't have an impactr at all," she said. "But we take a strategif approachto recruiting. We're planning for jobs that are goingv to be openingup one, two, threde years from now." Harrell said majo companies have reputations to maintain with MBA programs, so even if job opportunitiez are thin, they will recruit in preparation for a markef rebound. The specific profession chosen can determine how quicklyu a gradfinds work. Those who want to go into real estatedor banking, for example, might have a harderr time now than others. Groff said 91 percenf of the 2008 crop of Carey Schoool graduates have been placedin jobs.
"We teacuh our people the right process so they can find jobs even in adifficulg market," he said. He and Harrell said they expecgt enrollment to increase forthe 2008-09 schookl year. Daniel Dixon, a 2008 Careyt School graduate, was offered a supply-chaihn management position last Novemberat Tucson-based . It was his firstg choice, though he concedes he was worried aboutf finding a job when the economy began to He said the new crop of graduatesx might have to push even harderto "Things were cooling down for me when I was looking for a said Dixon, who served an internship last summer.
"Things will probably be even coole r for them this upcoming fall and Groff and Harrell both noted the importancs of internships and networking for MBA students concerned aboutg thejob market. Thunderbird School of Global MBA CareerServices
Sunday 8 January 2012
Cincinnati revamps retirement benefits - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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billion within five years. The vote came as a council majority suddenly coalesced around a series of reforms first introduced last fall bythe city’e Task Force for Retirement Security. Reforms relatex to health care changes were subsequently modifief to provide additional protectionfor low-income The reforms are projected to reduce the system’ s unfunded liability by $137 million and reduce by $22 milliohn the amount the city would be requiree to contribute annually to erase the retiremeny system’s long-term liability. Most of the reform measures passesd witheight votes, with Councilmen Cecil Thomas and Chris Monzel voting against the motion reducing health benefits.
That motion’sd passage means former city employees who retired before September 2007 will be shifted out ofthe city’sd traditional indemnity plan and into a modified PPO plan that covers 90 percentf of all costs. Council member Roxanne Qualls said a recent projectiojn that the city facesa $40 million budget deficit next combined with a Retirement System request that the city contributed $125 million to the plan in 2010 served as a “wake up call” for members of council. “Peoplee realized that the time for delawas over,” she said.
Councilwomanm Leslie Ghiz criticized council’s Democratic majority for voting on the reforms without letting retirees knowin advance. “Ij feel they have a right to be heard on Ghiz said before voting in favor ofthe “I just don’t think it’s a fair way to do Thomas said he voted against the health care changes because it violates a promise the city made to its formetr employees. Monzel said the changes didn’tt go far enough.
He’d like the city to transfer its pensionj liabilities to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System or give city employeeds the option of funding their own IndividualRetirement “What we’re doing today is only cuttingy around the edges,” Monzel said. “It’ss not going to solve the problem.” Councilmaj Jeff Berding submitted a motion to reconvenethe city’se retirement task force to seek additional solutions to the Retirement System’s shortfalls. Qualls said the list of reforms shoulsd include changing the compositionh of the pension boared to include morefinancial experts.
Qualls and Councilmab Chris Bortz both opined that the currentt board has been more concerned with preservinb benefits than protecting the financial integrity ofthe system.
billion within five years. The vote came as a council majority suddenly coalesced around a series of reforms first introduced last fall bythe city’e Task Force for Retirement Security. Reforms relatex to health care changes were subsequently modifief to provide additional protectionfor low-income The reforms are projected to reduce the system’ s unfunded liability by $137 million and reduce by $22 milliohn the amount the city would be requiree to contribute annually to erase the retiremeny system’s long-term liability. Most of the reform measures passesd witheight votes, with Councilmen Cecil Thomas and Chris Monzel voting against the motion reducing health benefits.
That motion’sd passage means former city employees who retired before September 2007 will be shifted out ofthe city’sd traditional indemnity plan and into a modified PPO plan that covers 90 percentf of all costs. Council member Roxanne Qualls said a recent projectiojn that the city facesa $40 million budget deficit next combined with a Retirement System request that the city contributed $125 million to the plan in 2010 served as a “wake up call” for members of council. “Peoplee realized that the time for delawas over,” she said.
Councilwomanm Leslie Ghiz criticized council’s Democratic majority for voting on the reforms without letting retirees knowin advance. “Ij feel they have a right to be heard on Ghiz said before voting in favor ofthe “I just don’t think it’s a fair way to do Thomas said he voted against the health care changes because it violates a promise the city made to its formetr employees. Monzel said the changes didn’tt go far enough.
He’d like the city to transfer its pensionj liabilities to the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System or give city employeeds the option of funding their own IndividualRetirement “What we’re doing today is only cuttingy around the edges,” Monzel said. “It’ss not going to solve the problem.” Councilmaj Jeff Berding submitted a motion to reconvenethe city’se retirement task force to seek additional solutions to the Retirement System’s shortfalls. Qualls said the list of reforms shoulsd include changing the compositionh of the pension boared to include morefinancial experts.
Qualls and Councilmab Chris Bortz both opined that the currentt board has been more concerned with preservinb benefits than protecting the financial integrity ofthe system.
Friday 6 January 2012
Dems deposit $4M in local banks - Durham Herald Sun
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abc11.com | Dems deposit $4M in local banks Durham Herald Sun BY LAURA OLENIACZ DURHAM รข€" Steve Kerrigan, CEO of the Democratic National Convention Committee, announced Wednesday that the committee is depositing $4 million in convention funds with two Durham-based financial institutions as part of an effort to ... DNC invests in black-owne d banks for North Carolina convention DNCC deposits funds into local minority oriented banks |
Tuesday 3 January 2012
Images: Jerry Angelo era draft picks - Chicago Daily Herald
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Sportsnet.ca | Images: Jerry Angelo era draft picks Chicago Daily Herald After the Bears drafted Cedric Benson in 2005, they were happy to cut him a few seasons later. Since then, he has had multiple 1000-yard rushing seasons in Cincinnati. Other picks for the Bears in that draft: 2. WR Mark Bradley: He thought he was a ... McCaskey: Angelo was Phillips' decision |
Sunday 1 January 2012
Hawaiian Telcom closes 3 stores - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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Hawaiian Telcom, which is reorganizinh under Chapter11 bankruptcy, said Thursday it will closd its Kapolei and Windward Mall storesw on Oahu and the Lihues store on Kauai because of slackening demane and the high cost of maintaining the The Kapolei location closex earlier this week. The Windward locatiobn will close June 9 and Lihue will closesJune 16. The company said 23 full- and part-time employees will be affected bythe closures, but some employeese will be transferred within the company. Hawaiian Telcojm will have five stores afterthe closures. “The decisionh to close several of our retaikl stores wasnot easy.
We take our responsibilith to our employees, our company and community very seriously. This decision was made to enhanceethe long-term success of our said president and CEO Eric Yeaman, in a “We appreciate our customers’ and employees’ continued
Hawaiian Telcom, which is reorganizinh under Chapter11 bankruptcy, said Thursday it will closd its Kapolei and Windward Mall storesw on Oahu and the Lihues store on Kauai because of slackening demane and the high cost of maintaining the The Kapolei location closex earlier this week. The Windward locatiobn will close June 9 and Lihue will closesJune 16. The company said 23 full- and part-time employees will be affected bythe closures, but some employeese will be transferred within the company. Hawaiian Telcojm will have five stores afterthe closures. “The decisionh to close several of our retaikl stores wasnot easy.
We take our responsibilith to our employees, our company and community very seriously. This decision was made to enhanceethe long-term success of our said president and CEO Eric Yeaman, in a “We appreciate our customers’ and employees’ continued
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