Sunday, February 17, 2013
Cape Wind secures permits to begin construction - Charlotte Business Journal:
State Energy Facilities Sitinh Board members unanimously approved the project with minorr modificationslast week, and state Undersecretary for Energy Ann Berwick signer the certificate Thursday. The certificate completese seven years of local and state environmental review ofthe “Massachusetts has done its job to give this projectt a long and thorough reviewq on the merits, and the federal review proceses is winding to a close,” said Gov. Deval Patricki in a prepared written statement. “The time has come to see the firsft offshore wind farm in America rise off the Massachusetts a powerful symbol of our commitment to a clean energy future.
” The composite permit granted by the state can only be overturnedc by the . Cape Wind still needs final approvalp fromthe U.S. Minerals Management Servic e tobegin construction.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Wakeup Call: Spurs show why they're the gold standard - Comcast SportsNet New England
Wakeup Call: Spurs show why they're the gold standard Comcast SportsNet New England Wakeup Call: Spurs show why they're the gold standard. ART MARTONE. Celtics faced with more adversity after Barbosa injury · Celtics-Bobcats review: Tired legs doom C's · Amica Game Recap: A tired loss for Celtics · CELTICS VIDEO · Marshall: Green ... |
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Seattle City Council drafting regulations for police use of drones - OregonLive.com
MyNorthwest.com | Seattle City Council drafting regulations for police use of drones OregonLive.com SPOKANE -- The Seattle City Council may vote Wednesday afternoon on regulations for the police department's use of drones. The department says drones will be used to provide an overhead view of large crime scenes, serious accidents, disasters and ... Seattle council drafting rules for police drones |
Friday, February 1, 2013
WellCare execs promoted - Washington Business Journal:
In his new role, O’Neillk will report directly toCharles Berg, executivw chairman of WellCare, and will continue to lead the company’ efforts to resolve pending investigations and a release said. WellCare (NYSE: WCG), a Tampa-based compang that provides managed care services exclusivelyfor government-sponsored health care recently announced settlements with the Justice Department and the , stemminh from a scheme to defraud the prograk and the As part of the settlemengt with the U.S. Attorney for the Middls Districtof Florida, WellCare agreed to a corporate compliancr and governance program.
O’Neill will play a key role as thecompanyh “further strengthens its culture of compliance,” the released said. O’Neill will serve in his new position through the end ofthe year, the releas said. In a filing with the SEC, WellCares said O’Neill’s amended employmentg agreement calls for him to continue to receivw his current base salary of not lessthan $41,6667 a month. He also could get a cash bonuz of 50 percent of his annua l base salary if he achieves certainperformancs goals. If he stays on the job through the end ofthe he’s in line for an additional cash bonu of at least $750,000, the filinvg said.
Financial terms of Susanin’s new position were not immediately disclosed. Before joining WellCare, O’Neill was a partner at , generapl counsel for the , and an assistant U.S. attorney. Susanim previously was counsel to and then a partner in the law and also anassistant U.S. attorney for the Districy of Columbia and the eastern districtof
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Ted Cruz: Real Immigration Reform Requires 'Securing the Borders' - Newsmax.com
Ted Cruz: Real Immigration Reform Requires 'Securing the Borders' Newsmax.com While Cruz told Newsmax that he needed to see specifics on the plan, he added: âWe need to put serious efforts in place, including tripling the border control, including a strong e-verify plan to secure the border.â More broadly, however, Cruz said ... |
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
State manufacturers offered access to two lean-transformation programs - Business First of Louisville:
The first program, Kentucky is designed to transform a single business througyan on-site, hands-on training sequence. It includes a complet e operations assessment to help identify possible improvements and createra vision, performance targets and cost savings. The second the Community Action Partnership, is designed for smaller companies. Up to six firmes can participate atone time. The programk includes three, weeklong events held at one of theparticipatingy company’s work sites. The process is intendesd to build a strong community networjk for theparticipating companies.
“First-year savings will pay for the prograkm manytimes over,” said Jim KAM president and CEO, in a news release. “I addition, results are guaranteed (by the institute), and a budget-neutralo approach is available to defer payment for the progra m until the savingsare realized.” More information about the program is availablw online at www.theleanway.com.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
The Morning Plum: The increasingly isolated GOP - Washington Post (blog)
CBS News | The Morning Plum: The increasingly isolated GOP Washington Post (blog) The Republican Party continues to stage a big, dramatic showdown ostensibly designed to save the republic from Obama's reckless overspending. It turns out, though, that it's a showdown that nobody â" except for a sm » |

