Monday, August 30, 2010
Jim Flanary named CEO of HelioVolt - Phoenix Business Journal:
Flanary, previously the COO of Greece-based was the COO of Arizona-basedc from 2001 to 2003, officials In February, Austin-based HelioVolt disclosed that Ron Bernalk was interim CEO as the companyg searched for apermanent CEO. The previous CEO, founder B.J. is now the company’s chief strategy officer and chairman of the Flanary was also president of OEAAerospace Inc., and presidentf of , both based in California. Durin g more than 10 years at ITTNighf Vision, where he was division president and general manager.
HelioVolt, whicu was founded in 2001, has raisedc more than $130 million in venture In 2007, the company closed on a $101 millio n Series B round of funding and received incentives from the city of Austin worthh morethan $600,000 after the companty considered locating its plant in Pennsylvania, New York and In March, HelioVolt raised $17.56 million in a planned $32 millionj round of financing. Seventeen investors have backerdthe company, according to filings with the U.S. Securitieas and Exchange Commission. Investors include the Masdae CleanTech Fund, , Paladinb Capital Group and Sequel Ventures.
The which operates a 125,000-square-foot manufacturing facilitg in Austin, plans to begin production laterthis year, officialds said.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Clear: No refunds - bizjournals Business Travel Guide
On its Web site, blamed its financia l condition for its inabilithy to handout refunds. The company shut down its lanes at and otherf airports on Monday night because it failed to come to terms with a major New York-based Verified Identity Pass said earlietr this week it “has been unable to negotiatse an agreement with its senior creditor to continuse operations.” Last March, the company reported 20,000 registered travelerz in metro Atlanta. Cleae members paid up to $199 for an annual membershilp for access to designated security lanes at participatinairports nationwide.
Members provided biometric data, which was encodef on a card, for the promise of a speedier and convenienft trip throughairport security. CLEAeR lanes opened at the airporft about the same time as an expansiohn of the main security lanesat Hartsfield-Jackson. The new additione included lanes designed specifically for experienced Airport officials have said the adder lanes have kept security wait times below 10 minutes on which might have made CLEAR lanes less advantageoudto consumers. In other company news, Verified Identit Pass said applicant and member data is currentlu secured in accordance withthe ’s Security, Privacuy and Compliance Standards.
It said it will continue to secures such information and will take appropriatde steps to deletethe information.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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Anderson is charged with directing the efforte of hundredsof volunteers. He joins a long list of loca l campaign chairs dating back to 1922 when United Way of the Plaines began as the WichitaCommunity Chest. The Unitedf Way said this year’ fund raising could be more challenginv because of the state ofthe economy. “Tok lead the most challenging campaigjn in decades we neededa skilled, articulate and well respectedc business leader.
We are fortunate to have found that person inCraigh Anderson,” said Patrick Hanrahan, president of the Unitexd Way of the Plains, in a written “He brings enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ spiritf to one of the toughest jobs in the community this Anderson said he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to lead the “It would be easy to pass this job by and wait for bettedr times but I just could not do he said in a statement.
“Children needing therapy, elderly lookin for a hot meal, the newly laid off and thousands more are countinfg on us and I just have to be a part of the He asked businesses and individuals to try to find ways to give more to meet an increasedr demandfor services. “Our funded agencies and the Wichitaa community are countingon us,” he said.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
State moving to rework data security law - Boston Business Journal:
A bill sponsored by statre Sen. Michael Morrissey of Quincy woule rewrite the law passecin 2007, essentially creating separate paths to compliance for variouss types of businesses. Any businesses that must comply with federap laws safeguarding personal informatiohn would be deemed in compliance with thestat laws, and small businesses would have separate regulations that reflect “smalp businesses unique situation and resources,” the bill Some of the existing law’s biggesf critics, including business organizations and some members of the legalp community, say the changes would provid more precision than the one-size-fits-allk policy being implemented.
“I think it lays out to a more definitivwe degree what we believe werethe Legislature’s said Jon Hurst, president of the . “Somes of the early cuts went beyond what thelegislaturw intended.”
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Report: BofA covering Mozilo
BofA told the news agency Mozilok is covered by an indemnity clause that was in placed when heran Countrywide, which BofA acquiref in July for $2.5 billion. The deal made the Charlotte-based bank the country’as largest mortgage lender. Last the Securities and Exchange Commissiohn charged Mozilo and two others withsecuritiee fraud. SEC regulators accuse Mozilpo and the other former Countrywide executives of misleading investor about the credit riskzs the company took to increase its market The SECalleges Mozilo, former Chief Operatingv Officer David Sambol and former Chief Financiall Officer Eric Sieracki falsely assurer investors that Countrywide was primarily a prime-quality mortgage lendee that had avoided underwriting risky The charges stem from actions in 2005 to 2007.
Mozilko also was charged with insider trading. The SEC alleges he sold Countrywidee stock on the basis ofnonpublicv information, reaping $140 million in profits. BofA is the larges t bank in Albuquerque and the second largest inNew Mexico.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Wikileaks founder accused of rape - The Guardian
The Age | Wikileaks founder accused of rape The Guardian Swedish authorities have issued an arrest warrant for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange on suspicion of molestation and rape. The warrant was issued late yesterday, said a spokeswoman at Sweden's prosecutors' office in Stockholm. ... Wikileaks founder Julian Assange facing arrest over 'rape' claim Sweden seeks Wikileaks founder arrest in rape case Smear campaign suspected in Assange arrest |
Thursday, August 19, 2010
More Americans believe Obama is Muslim - AFP
USA Today | More Americans believe Obama is Muslim AFP WASHINGTON â" Nearly two years after Barack Obama's election as US president, a growing number of Americans misidentify his faith as Muslim, according to a new poll released Thursday. Despite Obama's attendance in church and his repeated public ... Barack Obama is Muslim, according to nearly one in five Americans surveyed One in five Americans believe President Barack Obama is a Muslim: poll Poll shows more Americans think Obama is a Muslim |
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Guantánamo captive's interrogation tapes found under CIA desk - MiamiHerald.com
Washington Post | Guantánamo captive's interrogation tapes found under CIA desk MiamiHerald.com AP WASHINGTON -- The CIA has videotapes of Sept. 11 plotter Ramzi bin al Shibh being interrogated in a secret overseas prison. Discovered under a desk, the recordings could provide an unpar » |
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Buffalo arrest bungled: Authorities to drop charges against Keith Johnson in ... - New York Daily News
The Hindu | Buffalo arrest bungled: Authorities to drop charges against Keith Johnson in ... New York Daily News Authorities in Buffalo believe they've arrested the wrong man for shooting eight people outside a downtown Buffalo restaurant and will seek to dismiss charges Sunday. The shooting left four people dead, including a man celebrating his ... Charges dropped in Buffalo shooting that killed 4 Report: Wrong man may have been arrested in Buffalo shootings NY state shooting charges dropped |
Friday, August 13, 2010
Facing Ethics Charges, Rep. Waters Points Finger at Bush Administration - FOXNews
Kansas City Star | Facing Ethics Charges, Rep. Waters Points Finger at Bush Administration FOXNews Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) holds a press conference to defend herself on ethics charges, Friday, August 13, 2010. (FNC) Embattled Rep. Maxine Waters on Friday blamed the Bush administration for her ethics problems -- saying she had to intervene with the ... Rep. Maxine Waters Refutes Ethics Charges Maxine Waters defends herself publicly on ethics charges Rep. Maxine Waters Defends Herself |
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Rescuers battled weather, terrain at Alaska crash site - CNN
Globe and Mail | Rescuers battled weather, terrain at Alaska crash site CNN Former Sen. Ted Stevens' plane came to rest on a steep slope, its wings lying beside the fuselage. (CNN) -- Alaska Air National Guard Rescuers had to slog for hours through rain, fog and wind to reach the site of the plane crash ... Former Sen. Ted Stevens confirmed dead in Alaska plane crash Weather will determine when investigators can access plane crash site Cold night crept by after crash killed Stevens |
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Monday, August 9, 2010
California Rep. Maxine Waters accused of three ethics violations - Los Angeles Times
CBS News | California Rep. Maxine Waters accused of three ethics violations Los Angeles Times The House Ethics Committee says that even as the Los Angeles Democrat was warned against interceding on behalf of a bank with ties to her husband, her chief of staff was 'actively involved' in helping OneUnited. By Richard Simon, Los Angeles Times Even ... Ethics committee outlines charges against Waters Rep. Maxine Waters charged with three counts of ethics violations Ethics Report Outlines Charges Against Waters |
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Saturday, August 7, 2010
Fidel Castro at Cuban parliament: Nuclear war is near - MiamiHerald.com
CBC.ca | Fidel Castro at Cuban parliament: Nuclear war is near MiamiHerald.com Cuba's Fidel Castro Saturday participated in his first government function since he nearly died in 2006, hammering away at his apocalyptic forecast of nuclear war and urging President Barack Obama to avert it. ... Castro warning on effects of war Castro addresses Cuba's parliament for first time in years Fidel Castro makes 1st official gov't appearance |
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Thursday, August 5, 2010
Senate confirms Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court - Washington Post
Washington Post | Senate confirms Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court Washington Post The Senate confirmed Elena Kagan Thursday as the 112th justice to the Supreme Court, making her the fourth woman ever to sit on the high court. On a 63-37 vote, Kagan, 50, became President Obama's second lifetime appointment to the court ... Senate approves Kagan for high court US Senate approves Obama nominee Kagan to top court Kagan Set for Confirmation at Critical Time for Supreme Court |
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Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Coast Guard defends dispersant use in Gulf oil spill - USA Today
Los Angeles Times | Coast Guard defends dispersant use in Gulf oil spill USA Today BP inched closer to permanently sealing the busted oil well as retired Adm. Thad » |
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