Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Falcons release Michael Vick - Phoenix Business Journal:
The Falcons on Friday released the disgraced former franchise quarterback who played for the team from 2001 until 2006, the team said. Apparently unable to trades Vick, who was released from federal prison last month and is currently under home confinementin Hampton, Va., the Falcons releasee the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2001 draft. "Ther today relinquished their contractualk rights to quarterbackMichael Vick,” Falcon s General Manager Thomas Dimitroff said in a statementf posted on the team’s Web site. "Michael remainxs suspended by the NFL.
However, in the eventg NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell decidee toreinstate Michael, we feel his best opportunityt to re-engage his football careefr would be at another club,” Dimitroff said. "Our entir organization sincerely hopes that Michael will continur to focus his efforts on making positivse changes inhis life, and we wish him well in that The Falcons have made clear Vick would not be a part of the team when and if he is reinstateed from indefinite suspension. With the release, Vick is cleaer to sign with another NFL pendinghis reinstatement.
In an interview posted on the team’x Web site, Dimitroff said the team was unabl e totrade Vick, who pleaded guilty and was sentencexd to 23 months confinement on dogfighting-relatedc charges. Dimitroff said he spoke to Vick by telephonwe today aboutthe release. "We spenft a significant amount of timethis off-season tryingb to trade him to another NFL club, and we had some conversationsz with a few teams, but nothin materialized,” the general manager said.
“Af this point, we feel releasing Michael is best for him and best for Dimitroff said the team has not been advised of a timelindefor Vick’s reinstatement, which he said was “up to the Commissioner [Goodell].” Though Vick is officially released, the Falcona will take a hit towardd the salary cap for the 2009-201 0 for the remainder of the quarterback’s signinbg bonus, which was Some reports have peggerd the value of the remaininvg bonus at about $7 million to $8 million. Dimitroffd said the team has already “budgeted” for the valuw of the bonus, and there will be no impact onnext year’d salary cap.
The NFL’s 2009 salary cap will be $123 million, up from $116 according to according to Streeftand Smith’s Sports Business Journal, a sister publication of Atlant Business Chronicle. Several NFL clubds with questions at quarterback have openly said they have no intentio n ofsigning Vick. Among the and the , whose Jim Mora, was Vick’s head coach for threse seasons. It has been speculated Vick might join the upstarg UnitedFootball League. Vick’s return to the NFL and a professionak sports salary are deemed essential to his ability to emerge from personaol bankruptcy withoutliquidating assets.
Vick filed for bankruptcy protectiomn in July 2008listing $16 million in assetds and $20 million in debt. A judge in the case has given Vick and his attorneys a July 2 deadlinde to come up with a revised plan to pay off the millione he oweshis creditors. Vick, once the highest-paid player in professional football, now makesd $10-per-hour from a construction job he must maintain as part of hishome
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Mr. Sushi coming to 580 Building - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
The 2,900-square-foot restaurant, to be called Mr. Sushi, will bring a welcom tenant to the ground floorr of the recently renovated buildingv after it lost Oceanaire onJuly 6. It also will add to the high-profilee corner of Walnut and Sixth streets, where the restaurant Nada operatea next to the former which also will asan eatery, possiblgy operated by Nada chef David Falk. Mr. Sushki will be operated by Dayton restaurateurJin Kim, who owns the Iron Chef Grilkl on Fields Ertel and Sushi Café in Dayton. He plane to open by late Octoberr orearly November. Kim said he had been lookinvg for a spot downtownor nearby, such as in Hyde for a few years.
Now that he has a place, he is disappointesd that Oceanaire has but perhaps it will offer expansion opportunities downthe “I like having somebody else in the same he said. “I’m the only restaurant right now, it feelse a little lonely.” The restaurant will feature a sushki bar and offer traditional Japanese and Korean dishes such as tempuras and teriyakiand bibimbab, a mixture of rice, vegetables, egg and meat in a It will seat a little more than 80 Judie Guttadauro, with downtown-based , brokered the deal. “I just wantee him downtown so desperately,” she said. “I love and we don’t have anything like that.
” Oceanaire opened June 2, featuring fresh seafood in a 1930s-erza setting.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Women's board seat gains are moving at glacial pace - Philadelphia Business Journal:
That progress is beinh made among the 100 largest publiclyheld companies, rankex by revenue by the Philadelphia Businesws Journal, is good news, researcuh co-chairwoman Autumn Bayles said. That progresx is moving at such a slow clip shoulxd serve notice that businesa must do a lot forum PresidentElva L. Bankins The forum's Executive Suites committee and conducted the research for Womejn onBoards 2007: The Time Has Come, based on data reporterd last year. This year'a report shows an increasew of less than 1 percent in the number of womem on boards in theregion -- from 9.73 percen t in 2005 to 10.
41 percent last Ground was lost when it comes to raciall diversity on boards, which fell 1 percent over the Between 2005 and the number of African-American women holding boarcd seats dropped from 7.14 percent to 5.75 percent and the number of Asian-American women fell from 2.38 percent to Not much improvement was made in termz of women occupying executivee positions either, which remained stagnantt at 8.7 percent last year, according to the The largest obstacle to improvement continues to be breakingy familiar traditions, said Bayles, who is seniore vice president for strategic operationsa and technology with in Philadelphia.
"If a company is not reallt focusedon diversity, it's easy to take the easiere path where there is just more availablwe men. You really have to make a concerted Bayles said. The number of companies in the top 100 withoug women on their boards has dropped from 43 in 2005 to 40 last There also appears to be an uptickin "early those firms that have added femalee directors over the past few years, which is cause for Bayles said. Seven of the region'x top public companies, , , , , , and , have 25 percenyt or more women ontheirf boards.
"It's hard for one person to effecty change, but when you have two or three, or three or then people will start to and these women can really startr to effect change onthese boards," said Bankins, who is also senior vice president of CEO Resources, an executivee search firm in Philadelphia. Over the next 24 the Forum of Executive Women will target the 40 companie s in the region that do not have any femalr board members to identify and resolve obstacles throughdirect meetings, Bayles said. To boost numbers, the group will also continue to serve as a resourc e for those looking to add femalee executives and board members totheir ranks.
That diversityh is something that could benefit all companiee if they makethe effort, said Gayled Koolick, director of investment for Charming Shoppeds of Bensalem, which has 56 percent of boarsd seats filled by women and women in 22 percent of its executive positions.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
ESPN Zone closes doors in Denver - Denver Business Journal:
The ESPN Zone, part of a nationwide chain of what used to be nine ofthe sports-themer bar and interactive game centersw across the country, laid off roughly 100 giving each a 60-day administrative leav e package, according to a company Rick Allesandri, an ESPN vice president who overseeas Zone operations, said in the statement that the restaurant could not survives the recession. This economid downturn has been markedc nationally by reduced consumer spendinbg on eating out and onentertainment activities. “A decision like this is neve r easy. We recognize and appreciatde the commitment and years of services of all of these Allesandri said.
“Unfortunately, the currenty economic environment offered us no other The ESPN Zone wasa 23,000-square-fooyt meeting place for sports with one room featuring more than a dozejn large televisions tuned into contests of all kind and another full of video and sportws games ranging from basketball to bowling. None of the eighty other ESPN Zone locations will be asall “are meeting our said Matt Kovacs, a spokesmen for the , which owns the Tabore Center, issued a statement saying it was “sorrt to hear of their decision to discontinue their Denvet operations.
” But the closing of ESPN Zone “haxs created a new opportunity for us to bring new concepts to 16th it said. One of those new conceptxs is TheTilted Kilt, a Celtic-themed restauranyt and sports bar with 20 locations operating nationwide and anothedr 10 planned. The chain, which is expected to open its Denverf location this fall and to offetr outdoorpatio seating, has signe an 8,300-square-foot lease at Tabor according to a news release. The Tilted Kilt began in Las Vegas in 2003 and is noted for its serversd dressedin knee-high socks, short plaid kilts and midriff-barin g plaid halter tops. It will be one of a numbe r of new tenants opening in the Tabofr Centerthis year.
“These new additions to Tabor Center’s retail offering reflect our continuing effortw to enhance the serviceds and amenities forthe tenants, customeras and visitors to the Tabor Center,” said Steved Budorick, executive vice president and partner at Callahan Capital Partners.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Safeguard Scientifics expecting income boost from Clarient deal - Kansas City Business Journal:
Life sciences and technology investoSafeguard (NYSE:SFE) said the gain and an increaser in shareholders’ equity will be recognized in the currenrt quarter ending June 30. A privatre placement with reduced Safeguard’s share in Clarient from about 50 percent to about 47 Safeguard President and CEOPeter J. Boni said the deal “noyt only strengthened our balance sheer andfinancial flexibility, but the value of Safeguard’s ongoin stake in Clarient can now be more readily understoox by the investment community.” Safeguard said the markef value of its remaining holdings is about $123 million as of Wednesday.
Clarientt provides anatomic pathology and molecular testinfg servicesto pathologists, oncologists and the pharmaceutica l industry. It’s based in Aliso Calif.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Eggs and salmonella: What you need to know - Los Angeles Times
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
Passengers at SFO grounded for hours after phone threat - San Jose Mercury News
The San Francisco Appeal | Passengers at SFO grounded for hours after phone threat San Jose Mercury News An American Airlines flight has been grounded at San Francisco International Airport for more than five hours today after someone c » |
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Jury reaches verdict in Blagojevich case - CNN
Washington Post | Jury reaches verdict in Blagojevich case CNN Ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich faces charges including racketeering, wire fraud, attempted extortion and bribery. Chicago, Illinois (CNN) -- The jury has reached a verdict in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. ... Clerk: Judge receives verdict in Blagojevich case Blagojevich Jury Reaches Verdict in Corruption Case Judge will declare mistrial in other Blago counts |
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Accused 'Craigslist Killer' Philip Markoff commits suicide in Boston jail - Boston Globe
Globe and Mail | Accused 'Craigslist Killer' Philip Markoff commits suicide in Boston jail Boston Globe Accused “Craigslist Killer†Philip Markoff committed suicide at the Nashua Street Jail in Boston, where he was being held awaiting trial in the slaying of Julissa Brisman, according to Steven Tompkins, spokesman for the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office. ... Craigslist killing suspect dead in Mass. suicide Craigslist 'killer' found dead in Boston jail Craigslist killing suspect Phillip Markoff commits suicide in jail |
Friday, August 13, 2010
Matt Kuchar stays hot to hold PGA lead - ESPN
Telegraph.co.uk | Matt Kuchar stays hot to hold PGA lead ESPN SHEBOYGAN, Wis. -- Matt Kuchar has extended his PGA Championship lead during the fog-delayed second round at Whistling Straits. Kuchar, who completed a 5 under par 67 earlier Friday morning, followed that up with a 69 in the second round to grab the ... PGA Championship, Second Round: The Big Crowd by the Lake |
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
The flight attendant who took off - Los Angeles Times
ABC News | The flight attendant who took off Los Angeles Times When that JetBlue worker rode an emergency chute straight into 'I quit,' a lot of working stiffs were right there with him. There are reasons why some handle stress better than others. But everyone can learn to defuse. By Jeannine Stein, Los Angeles ... JetBlue's Response to a Fed-Up Employee's Exit Cassidy: JetBlue attendant Steven Slater shows us the way to go Traveler: NY flight attendant's curses drew laughs |
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Monday, August 9, 2010
Defense Secretary Gates targets jobs - USA Today
New York Daily News | Defense Secretary Gates targets jobs USA Today By Manuel Balce Ceneta, AP By Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY WASHINGTON â€" Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced plans Monday to slash the Pentagon's reliance on contractors and eliminate a major command in order to save money to fight the wars in ... Gates Announces Defense Cuts, » |
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
Taliban kills 10 medical aid workers in northern Afghanistan - Washington Post
The Hindu | Taliban kills 10 medical aid workers in northern Afghanistan Washington Post KABUL -- Gunmen killed 10 members of a medical team, including six Americans, traveling in the rugged mountains of northern Afghanistan, demonstrating the reach of insurgents far from their traditional havens and shocking the ... Taliban kill 10 on a medical mission in Afghanistan Slain Aid Workers Were Undaunted by Risks, Friends Say Blog reveals Afghanistan medic Karen Woo's dedication |
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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Attorney in Prop. 8 case lauds justice system, sees longer court fight - San Jose Mercury News
Globe and Mail | Attorney in Prop. 8 case lauds justice system, sees longer court fight San Jose Mercury News SAN FRANCISCO -- This week's invalidation of California's same-sex marriage ban is a huge victory, but only one step in a legal journey that probably will end with a battle for the support of every US Supreme Court justice, ... After Marriage Ruling, Uncertainty Still Lingers Gay marriage revealed the worth of my own Both sides in same-sex marriage debate see chance to galvanize support after ... |
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
US Finds Most Oil From Spill Poses Little Additional Risk - New York Times
Reuters | US Finds Most Oil From Spill Poses Little Additional Risk New York Times Nearly 36000 tons of oily debris had been collected from shorelines through Sunday. Above, near the shore in Port Fourchon, La. By JUSTIN GILLIS WASHINGTON â€" The government is expected to announce on Wednesday that three-quarters of the oil from the ... BP Begins Effort to Kill Gulf Well That Caused Record Oil Spill BP starts 'static kill' to snuff oil well slowly, surely BP starts 'static kill' operation, sells further assets |
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Sunday, August 1, 2010
BlackBerry Users in UAE and Saudi May Have Services Cut - ABC News
Reuters | BlackBerry Users in UAE and Saudi May Have Services Cut ABC News DUBAI/RIYADH (Reuters) - More than a million BlackBerry users may have key services in Saudi Arabia and the UAE cut off after authorities stepped up demands on smartphone maker Research In Motion for access to ... BBM fanclub dismayed by BlackBerry services suspension in UAE United Arab Emirates to block key features on BlackBerrys BlackBerry Ch » |
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