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“In many parts of the world, including in the United States, solar power, generated locally, is well on its way to becoming the most cost-effective, environmentally beneficial and aesthetically pleasing energy option for any customer-facing business ... Starwood, with its 30/20 by 20 initiative and other commitments to sustainability best practices, is an acknowledged leader in this regard in the global tourism and hospitality industry. We look forward to working with Starwood on clean energy and related sustainability initiatives in order to achieve the environmental and economic goals that we share in common.”
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“In the late 1800s, when Congress first attempted to impose an income tax, the notion of taxing a citizen's hard work was considered radical ... Public outcry ensued; more importantly, the Supreme Court ruled the income tax unconstitutional. Only with passage of the 16th Amendment did Congress gain the ability to tax the productive endeavors of its citizens.”
“Internal and external demand for Mexican goods, whose main customer is the United States, has been very slow”
Harold Rogers, Reuters Mobile:
“This is in no way ideal, but this is the hand that sequestration is dealing us”
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LowFares.com 2013 Summer Travel Survey Reveals Surge in Summer Vacation Plans
LowFares.comTM, the travel price comparison search site for great deals on flights, hotels, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages, released results today from its annual summer vacation travel survey. The results point to a potentially significant increase in summer vacation travel in 2013. For example, while only 70% of survey respondents took a summer travel vacation last year, an impressive 93% of the respondents are planning a summer travel vacation this year.
The survey, which was sent to over 100,000 U.S.-based subscribers from LowFares.com’s email list, revealed the following additional insights about 2013 summer vacation travel plans:
21% of respondents who are planning to take a summer travel vacation this year are setting aside a larger budget for their travel plans than last year, while 52% expect to spend about the same amount. …Del Monte Foods and Natural Balance Pet Foods®, Inc. Announce Merger Agreement
Del Monte Foods and Natural Balance Pet Foods®, Inc. announced today that the companies have signed a merger agreement. Natural Balance Pet Foods®, makers of super-premium pet food for dogs and cats sold throughout North America and also in Europe and Asia, will join Del Monte’s robust pet products portfolio. “Natural Balance was created nearly 25 years ago to give pet parents the best super-premium pet food on the market,” said Joey… continue reading »
Amica Adopts Shareholder Rights Plan
Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc. (“Amica” or the “Company”) (TSX Symbol: ACC) announces that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has adopted a shareholder rights plan (the "Rights Plan"), effective May 22, 2013 (the “Effective Date”). The objective of the Rights Plan is to ensure, to the extent possible, the fair treatment of all shareholders in connection with any take-over bid for the securities of the Company, and to provide the Board with … continue reading »
Rover.com Releases Pet Summer Travel Survey Results
As the busy summer travel season kicks into high gear, Rover.com, the largest online dog sitting community in the U.S. that connects dog owners with dog sitters, conducted a 3rd party consumer survey of approximately 1,000 U.S. dog owners to find out about their travel habits and pet care needs while on vacation. The attached infographic shows some of the significant survey results. Some key findings from Rover.com’s pet travel… continue reading »
Lakes Entertainment Announces Opening of Rocky Gap Casino Resort
Lakes Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: LACO) today announced that its Rocky Gap Casino Resort has opened to the public after receiving approval from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency. The casino will now be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Rocky Gap Casino Resort is located near beautiful Cumberland, Maryland, and features approximately 550 slot machines and 10 table games. In addition to the new casino, the AAA Four Diamond… continue reading »
Essential Depot Unveils Revolutionary Soap Cutter, Natural Shea Melt and Pour Soap Base
Essential Depot, a leading and fast-growing U.S. supplier of natural soap making and cosmetic making supplies, announced today the unveiling of two new Revolutionary Essential Depot (RED) products for professional and beginning soapers, according to Derek Hodges, Essential Depot founder and president. The RED Soap Cutter is the first commercial soap cutter to retail for less than $300.00. Engineered to last a lifetime when used as directed,… continue reading »
Accenture Completes Acquisition of Fjord, Expanding Digital and Marketing Capabilities
Accenture (NYSE:ACN) has completed its acquisition of Fjord, a London-based global service design consultancy that specializes in creating wide-ranging digital experiences and services for consumers – including new ways to shop, better ways to communicate and collaborate, and innovative ways to manage their health – across platforms including smart devices, tablets and PCs. The acquisition was first announced May 7. The acquisition… continue reading »
Campbell Soup Company Recognized by National Business Group on Health for Promoting Healthy Workplaces and Lifestyles
Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) was honored by the National Business Group on Health (NBGH), a nonprofit association of large U.S. employers focused on innovative health care solutions, for its ongoing commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging employees and their families to support and maintain healthy lifestyles. Campbell was among 65 U.S. employers that received the 2013 Best Employers for Healthy… continue reading »
Wynn Resorts Announces Completion of Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation and Completion of Private Offering of Wynn Las Vegas 4.25% Senior Notes Due 2023
Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ: WYNN) announced today that Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts, Limited, completed its previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) for any and all of the 7 7/8% First Mortgage Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”) issued by Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp. (the “issuers”) and a solicitation of consents to certain proposed amendments to the indenture… continue reading »
Funding Wagon Helps Create a Star in LV Sharp; Firm Hopes to Back Other Entertainers
LV Sharp (http://lvsharp.com/) wasn’t a household name in 2012. But the hip-hop sensation is becoming one this year, thanks to Funding Wagon, a company that provides the wherewithal for talented new entertainers to secure the funding and business expertise necessary to succeed. Sharp and her funding experience were recently profiled by Citibank -- https://www.citibank.com/womenandco/article/how-i-financed-my-small-business.jsp. Her… continue reading »
Mira Winery Makes History after Successfully Recovering Wine Aged in Charleston Harbor
Mira Winery concluded a historic three-month experiment in the Charleston, S.C. Harbor yesterday when the Napa-based producer of fine wines recovered four cases of its 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon from 60 feet below in the Atlantic Ocean. Mira is the first American winery to successfully experiment with aging wine in the ocean. “There is no doubt that the ocean holds a potential gift to wine,” said Mira Winery President, Jim “Bear” Dyke Jr. “The… continue reading »
PetSmart Reports Results for the First Quarter 2013
PetSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETM) today reported earnings of $0.98 per share, up 15% compared to $0.85 per share in the first quarter of 2012. Net income totaled $102 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $95 million in the first quarter of 2012. Total sales for the first quarter of 2013 increased 5.0% to $1.7 billion. The increase in net sales was partially impacted by $2 million in unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations.… continue reading »
State of the Art Photo Technology Comes to the Memorial Tournament Presented by Nationwide Insurance
Fans can be a part of history as the Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide Insurance becomes the first PGA TOUR event to offer patrons an opportunity to preserve the moment in panoramic high definition. Photos from the Nationwide GalleryCam will be available on-line at thememorialtournament.com/nationwidegallerycam, allowing fans to find and tag themselves in the picture and share it with their social networks. “These photos will be a… continue reading »
First Lady Michelle Obama Attends Announcement of a $1 Million Grant from American Express to the White House Historical Association to Preserve D.C.’s Decatur House
American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced a $1 million grant to the White House Historical Association to preserve the historic spaces of Washington, D.C.’s Decatur House and fund educational programming. The majority of the funds will go towards the Slave Quarters structure at Decatur House, one of the few remaining examples of a slave quarters in an urban setting. The history of domestic service at Decatur House and the use of the workspaces in… continue reading »
Time Warner Cable Appoints Deborah Picciolo to Senior Vice President, Technical Operations, Residential
Time Warner Cable today announced that Deborah Picciolo has been elevated to the new position of Senior Vice President of Technical Operations, Residential, effective immediately. She will report to John Keib, Executive Vice President, Chief Care and Technical Operations Officer, and is based in the company’s Los Angeles offices. Deborah Picciolo, Time Warner Cable's Senior Vice President of Technical Operations, Residential (Photo: Business Wire) … continue reading »
Diamond Resorts International® Invites Members, Owners and Guests to Explore the Wonders of Japan
DIAMOND RESORTS INTERNATIONAL® (Diamond), a global leader in the hospitality and vacation ownership industries, continues to expand its ever-growing portfolio of resort offerings and introduces AGORA Hospitalities hotels as an affiliate in Japan. From an adults-only resort amid the lush green lands of "JoshinetsuKogen" National Park in Nagano, to the sleek and stylish metropolitan hotel located in the energetic tourist hub of Tokyo, … continue reading »
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