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Grace Solares and Elvis who filed suitin February, filed an emergency motionb Monday in an effort to stop the sale of the bondxs altogether. A copy of the temporar injunction motion provided by the plaintiffs allegea the county is exceeding its constitutiona l tax and spending powers by issuing bonds tied to the professionaolsports tax/tourist development tax. As a result of the motion and to avoid a cloud that could affectf the interest rate onthe bonds, the county has pushed back the bond sale Miami-Dade spokeswoman Vicki Malletter said. However, the closing date for all the bonds remainsJuly 14.
The countt had already planned to push back the bond closinvg date due to a request change on how some financingg fees are paidto , which has providesd the county with a letter of credit for the Wachovia’s letter of credit is for two years at approximateluy $100 million. The Wachovia change would requirr an amendment to the bond ordinancee that allowed the county to issuse Professional Sports Franchise Tax and Tourisy DevelopmentTax bonds. County commissionerzs will get a chance to consider the change at a specialo meetingon Friday. A publix hearing and second reading is scheduled forJune 30.
If county commissionerse approve theWachovia change, the three parties would have until mid-July to close on financing, instead of the end of Miami-Dade County and the parties also will be give n until July 15, instead of July 1, to pull out of the The change would not impact the projectecd financing expenditures the county commission alreadyh has reviewed, according to a statement from Countyu Manager George Burgess. “Ou confidence in the project and its underlying funding plan hasnot changed,” he said in a statementt on Monday.
On Friday, Burgess also wants to make “minor technicao corrections” to the countyh deed that conveys two parcels to the city of Miami for thestadiu garage. Burgess also is working with Miami to modify the deed on the stadiumj site to reflect the changwe inthe deal’s new terminatiohn date. The city of Miami commissiom will meet Thursday to consider theWachovia change. In county commissioners approved issuing bonds totaling a maximumof $536 millio n toward construction of the $640 million, 37,000-sear ballpark.
суббота, 19 января 2013 г.
понедельник, 14 января 2013 г.
Lubavitch Education Center faces foreclosure - Boston Business Journal:
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’s 84,020-square-foot, seven-story building on seven acres, along with two other properties, is named in the $8 millionj foreclosure lawsuit filed on June 23 bythe Birmingham, Ala-basefd bank in Miami-Dade County Circuit The nonprofit center is affiliated with the Chabar Lubavitch, an orthodox Jewish movement that has templees and education centers throughout the world. The foreclosur e names the nonprofit Friends of Lubavitch of Florida andthe for-profir 17330 NW 7 LLC. Rabbi Bentzion Korf, who is listec on the LubavitchEducation Center’se Web site as the director, managews both entities, which took an $8 million loan from the bank in 2004.
Korf didn’tg immediately return a call seeking comment. The centef was founded in 1973 as the firstrabbinical college, or in the southeastern U.S. Orthodosx Jews from throughout South Florida send their children there forreligious education. In addition to the main which is located near Golden the foreclosure targetsthe 30,750-square-foot educationh center at 1114 Alton Road in Miamoi Beach and a 3,363-square-foot apartment buildint at 1231 13th St. in Miami Beach. Miami-based attorney Elizabeth Dombovary, who represents Regions Bank inthe lawsuit, didn’gt immediately return a call seeking comment.
’s 84,020-square-foot, seven-story building on seven acres, along with two other properties, is named in the $8 millionj foreclosure lawsuit filed on June 23 bythe Birmingham, Ala-basefd bank in Miami-Dade County Circuit The nonprofit center is affiliated with the Chabar Lubavitch, an orthodox Jewish movement that has templees and education centers throughout the world. The foreclosur e names the nonprofit Friends of Lubavitch of Florida andthe for-profir 17330 NW 7 LLC. Rabbi Bentzion Korf, who is listec on the LubavitchEducation Center’se Web site as the director, managews both entities, which took an $8 million loan from the bank in 2004.
Korf didn’tg immediately return a call seeking comment. The centef was founded in 1973 as the firstrabbinical college, or in the southeastern U.S. Orthodosx Jews from throughout South Florida send their children there forreligious education. In addition to the main which is located near Golden the foreclosure targetsthe 30,750-square-foot educationh center at 1114 Alton Road in Miamoi Beach and a 3,363-square-foot apartment buildint at 1231 13th St. in Miami Beach. Miami-based attorney Elizabeth Dombovary, who represents Regions Bank inthe lawsuit, didn’gt immediately return a call seeking comment.
суббота, 12 января 2013 г.
Energy Industry Awaits US Ruling on Prairie Chicken - New York Times
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Energy Industry Awaits US Ruling on Prairie Chicken New York Times The United States Fish and Wildlife Service, acting under the Endangered Species Act, will decide by the end of September whether to put the birds on its list of threatened species. Such a move could have serious repercussions for wind farms, as well ... |
пятница, 11 января 2013 г.
GM files for bankruptcy protection - Dallas Business Journal:
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Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem Inc., a New York-bases affiliate of the Detroit automaker, was the firs t GM affiliate to seek bankruptcyt protection Monday morning throughthe U.S. Bankrutpcy Court'se Southern District of New York, according to courgt records. The restructuring will enablew GM to emerge as a viable entity underf the brand namenew GM. It also will give the federa government, which plans to make availablsabout $30 billion of federak assistance to support the restructuring, a largs ownership stake in the company.
Two area companiee were among the list of creditorsin GM's New York-based Bank of New York Mellon, with claimas of $176 million, and Downtown-based US Steel, with claimz of $9.6 million. For a list of see GM's . According to a release from theWhitd House, the company plans to announce todahy that it will close 11 facilitiez and idle another three. GM had already announced in May .
Chevrolet-Saturn of Harlem Inc., a New York-bases affiliate of the Detroit automaker, was the firs t GM affiliate to seek bankruptcyt protection Monday morning throughthe U.S. Bankrutpcy Court'se Southern District of New York, according to courgt records. The restructuring will enablew GM to emerge as a viable entity underf the brand namenew GM. It also will give the federa government, which plans to make availablsabout $30 billion of federak assistance to support the restructuring, a largs ownership stake in the company.
Two area companiee were among the list of creditorsin GM's New York-based Bank of New York Mellon, with claimas of $176 million, and Downtown-based US Steel, with claimz of $9.6 million. For a list of see GM's . According to a release from theWhitd House, the company plans to announce todahy that it will close 11 facilitiez and idle another three. GM had already announced in May .
среда, 9 января 2013 г.
The Rhetorical Meaning of the Emancipation Proclamation - Huffington Post
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Sacramento Observer | The Rhetorical Meaning of the Emancipation Proclamation Huffington Post As we celebrate the 150th year of the Emancipation Proclamation, historian Kidada Williams reminds us that as we celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of the document, we should examine what the emancipation did and did not do. Williams notes that ... BENJAMIN JEALOUS: The Emancipation Proclamation and Our Collective History Radio Smart Talk: Emancipation Proclamation with two renowned historians ... Online class to focus on Emancipation Proclamation |
понедельник, 7 января 2013 г.
Empire Properties goes platinum with Heilig-Levine restoration - Triangle Business Journal:
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The Heilig-Levine restoration and revitalizationh project in downtown Raleigh entailed the blendingy of a historic complex of buildings from the 1870sd through the 1920s intoa state-of-the-art building that now housesx offices, restaurants and The 51,000-square-foot, $13 million project was completed in 2007. The project was made possible througjh a blend offinancing sources. Seven banka were part of the financing, which involvex a mix of syndicated taxcredity equity, acquisition debt, conventional construction debt, tax credit equity bridgre debt, tenant upfit and New Markets Tax Credit enhanced permanent debt. What are the specifivc sustainable features and the cost ofthesew additions?
Restoring historic buildings is the “ultimate recyclingy program.” Heilig-Levine reused existing materiales and remained faithful to the original charactet of the buildings, resulting in minimalp changes to the structure while improving energuy efficiency. Working with , the anchor tenant, Empire Properties was awardedNorth Carolina’s first platinumk certification under the ’s Leadership in Energty and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system one of only 61 platinumm LEED-certified projects in the world. Why did you include thes features? Empire Properties was led by its commitmentr toenvironmental responsibility.
Using the Northu Carolina Rehab Code, Empire Properties maintained many of the historical featured while making the building complian for occupancy for decadesto come. Specific features range from retaining thick exterioe walls for greater interior climate controlk torestoring original, operabld windows to allow for ample naturalk light and fresh air, whic reduces the dependency on the HVAC Additionally, a unified development agreement approved by the city allowed Empire Properties to run the four buildings as one, whicbh allowed use of a single plumbing line; energy-efficieny water-cooled mechanical units; single fire suppression system; and single electricapl service and fire alarm system.
Did you attract any tenants/buyerw because of these sustainable features? Empird Properties’ Heilig-Levine office tenant, Cherokee, took 23,000 squaree feet of office space, half the complex. Empirew Properties earned more than half of the pointe required for platinum LEED certification through its histori preservationand rehabilitation. Cherokee garnered the certification recognition.
The Heilig-Levine restoration and revitalizationh project in downtown Raleigh entailed the blendingy of a historic complex of buildings from the 1870sd through the 1920s intoa state-of-the-art building that now housesx offices, restaurants and The 51,000-square-foot, $13 million project was completed in 2007. The project was made possible througjh a blend offinancing sources. Seven banka were part of the financing, which involvex a mix of syndicated taxcredity equity, acquisition debt, conventional construction debt, tax credit equity bridgre debt, tenant upfit and New Markets Tax Credit enhanced permanent debt. What are the specifivc sustainable features and the cost ofthesew additions?
Restoring historic buildings is the “ultimate recyclingy program.” Heilig-Levine reused existing materiales and remained faithful to the original charactet of the buildings, resulting in minimalp changes to the structure while improving energuy efficiency. Working with , the anchor tenant, Empire Properties was awardedNorth Carolina’s first platinumk certification under the ’s Leadership in Energty and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system one of only 61 platinumm LEED-certified projects in the world. Why did you include thes features? Empire Properties was led by its commitmentr toenvironmental responsibility.
Using the Northu Carolina Rehab Code, Empire Properties maintained many of the historical featured while making the building complian for occupancy for decadesto come. Specific features range from retaining thick exterioe walls for greater interior climate controlk torestoring original, operabld windows to allow for ample naturalk light and fresh air, whic reduces the dependency on the HVAC Additionally, a unified development agreement approved by the city allowed Empire Properties to run the four buildings as one, whicbh allowed use of a single plumbing line; energy-efficieny water-cooled mechanical units; single fire suppression system; and single electricapl service and fire alarm system.
Did you attract any tenants/buyerw because of these sustainable features? Empird Properties’ Heilig-Levine office tenant, Cherokee, took 23,000 squaree feet of office space, half the complex. Empirew Properties earned more than half of the pointe required for platinum LEED certification through its histori preservationand rehabilitation. Cherokee garnered the certification recognition.
воскресенье, 6 января 2013 г.
Lopez Negrete gets taste of Dr Pepper, Kraft accounts - bizjournals:
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The Houston-based agency recently secured Snapple Group and Kraft Singlesas clients, and has starting creatingf 2009 campaigns for the brands. The involve parties would not disclose the value ofthe contracts. Plano-based Dr Peppe and Northfield, Ill.-based Kraft join a roster of nationalo brands already representedby López Negretee Communications, including Bank of America, Wal-Mart Stores Microsoft Corp., Shell Oil Co. and Milled Brewing Co. For Kraft Singles, López Negrets Communications was named the Hispanic agencof record, and duties will include creating conten for mass media and interactive.
Agency head Alex Lópexz Negrete says the creative work for Kraft is already under with the first ideas set to go publivcin July. “This is our firstg client within the Kraft and we arevery excited,” López Negretre says. “It’s also refreshing to have a clienty that isso well-prepared.” Basil a spokesman for , declined to comment until the campaign was undee way. Meanwhile, for the Dr Pepper Snapple Group account, López Negrete says his agencyg has beengiven “tremendous creativ e freedom.
” “The campaign we are doing for Dr ‘Vida23,’ is actually the idea we pitchedc to them during the proposal, and that doesn’tg happen in the business very oftej — that is very he says. López Negret Communications is handling creative assignments for Dr Pepper and 7UP on anational platform, and will handle regiona l advertising for Squirt. The agencgy will also be doing some workwith Sunkist. Monic a Morales, Dr Pepper brand manager for theHispanif market, and René Sánchez, associates brand manager for 7UP, say the campaigns are designesd to build consumer engagement.
Moralez says “Vida23” is targeting Latino youths ages 18 to 24 who are both bicultural and A Web site has been created that incorporatesdwhat López Negrete says are the passion s of today’s young Latinos. “Thety enjoy music, hanging out, the idea of fame or looking at theircar and, not to our surprise, their family,” he says. Televisiom and radio spots will kick off the DrPeppert campaign, which features a song called “La La La Life/Vida23.” The Web site allows users to remix theirf own version of the song as well as view the musi video and download ringtones.
Spanish-language television ads will airin Dallas, Los San Antonio and Sacramento, Calif., while radip spots will air in thosr same markets as well as Chicago, Phoenix, Fresno, Calif.; El Paso and As part of the campaign, López Negrete Communications has created “Club23” a traveling portable club where consumers can play dance and get noticed by the “Pepperatzzi.” Othee campaign efforts include “VidaVans” that travelk to retailers: “Tu Ride23,” a chance to win a new car; and a chance to win a family reunion.
Meanwhile, López Negrete Communications is putting a more wholesom e spin on a new campaignfor 7UP, but using some of the same creativwe tactics as Dr Pepper. Sanchez says the “Sevenisima” campaign will target Hispanic mothers. He says the creative work includes celebratingfa “natural way of life” and the things mothersw do with their families. The 7UP campaignh will also incorporate an online component as well as televisio andradio spots. Other efforts are beingt tied inas well, includingv a “Seven Dias de Sevenisima” contest, where winners received seven days of family-oriented prizesz such as home cleaning, shopping sprees and famil y vacations.
Like with Dr Pepper, Lópe Negrete Communications has centerer the 7UP campaignon music. The theme song, “Sevenisima,” will be sung by Denise who will also serve as the television spokeswomabn for commercials that will be shown exclusivelyhon Telemundo. Gonzalez will also be featuredd on the Web site and makepublic appearances.
The Houston-based agency recently secured Snapple Group and Kraft Singlesas clients, and has starting creatingf 2009 campaigns for the brands. The involve parties would not disclose the value ofthe contracts. Plano-based Dr Peppe and Northfield, Ill.-based Kraft join a roster of nationalo brands already representedby López Negretee Communications, including Bank of America, Wal-Mart Stores Microsoft Corp., Shell Oil Co. and Milled Brewing Co. For Kraft Singles, López Negrets Communications was named the Hispanic agencof record, and duties will include creating conten for mass media and interactive.
Agency head Alex Lópexz Negrete says the creative work for Kraft is already under with the first ideas set to go publivcin July. “This is our firstg client within the Kraft and we arevery excited,” López Negretre says. “It’s also refreshing to have a clienty that isso well-prepared.” Basil a spokesman for , declined to comment until the campaign was undee way. Meanwhile, for the Dr Pepper Snapple Group account, López Negrete says his agencyg has beengiven “tremendous creativ e freedom.
” “The campaign we are doing for Dr ‘Vida23,’ is actually the idea we pitchedc to them during the proposal, and that doesn’tg happen in the business very oftej — that is very he says. López Negret Communications is handling creative assignments for Dr Pepper and 7UP on anational platform, and will handle regiona l advertising for Squirt. The agencgy will also be doing some workwith Sunkist. Monic a Morales, Dr Pepper brand manager for theHispanif market, and René Sánchez, associates brand manager for 7UP, say the campaigns are designesd to build consumer engagement.
Moralez says “Vida23” is targeting Latino youths ages 18 to 24 who are both bicultural and A Web site has been created that incorporatesdwhat López Negrete says are the passion s of today’s young Latinos. “Thety enjoy music, hanging out, the idea of fame or looking at theircar and, not to our surprise, their family,” he says. Televisiom and radio spots will kick off the DrPeppert campaign, which features a song called “La La La Life/Vida23.” The Web site allows users to remix theirf own version of the song as well as view the musi video and download ringtones.
Spanish-language television ads will airin Dallas, Los San Antonio and Sacramento, Calif., while radip spots will air in thosr same markets as well as Chicago, Phoenix, Fresno, Calif.; El Paso and As part of the campaign, López Negrete Communications has created “Club23” a traveling portable club where consumers can play dance and get noticed by the “Pepperatzzi.” Othee campaign efforts include “VidaVans” that travelk to retailers: “Tu Ride23,” a chance to win a new car; and a chance to win a family reunion.
Meanwhile, López Negrete Communications is putting a more wholesom e spin on a new campaignfor 7UP, but using some of the same creativwe tactics as Dr Pepper. Sanchez says the “Sevenisima” campaign will target Hispanic mothers. He says the creative work includes celebratingfa “natural way of life” and the things mothersw do with their families. The 7UP campaignh will also incorporate an online component as well as televisio andradio spots. Other efforts are beingt tied inas well, includingv a “Seven Dias de Sevenisima” contest, where winners received seven days of family-oriented prizesz such as home cleaning, shopping sprees and famil y vacations.
Like with Dr Pepper, Lópe Negrete Communications has centerer the 7UP campaignon music. The theme song, “Sevenisima,” will be sung by Denise who will also serve as the television spokeswomabn for commercials that will be shown exclusivelyhon Telemundo. Gonzalez will also be featuredd on the Web site and makepublic appearances.
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