E! Online | Seth Rogen waltzes to a dramatic beat in new movie Reuters LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - He's better known for big studio comedies like Superbad and Pineapple Express, but Seth Rogen strays from his beaten path when he stars in the low-budget comedy-drama Take This. Desire dominates Take This Waltz |
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Seth Rogen waltzes to a dramatic beat in new movie - Reuters
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Study: More CEOs say good works boost recruiting - Boston Business Journal:
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This marks a shift in corporater philanthropy since the Roundtable released its in which noted that corporate responsibility was beginnintg to evolve from community impacg to bottomline impact. The most recent reportt shows thatthe indeed, has taken place. Boston struggles to maintaibn its college grads as they move into the and the Round Table report underscores that philanthrop y is a factor makingv some local companies more attractive toyoungefr workers. The Roundtable issued the reportg in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Boston Emerging Leaders Program.
A team from the Emergintg Leaders Program started working on the reporytlast summer, interviewing 20 Massachusetts companies about their corporatr social responsibility activities -- predominantly large companes and representinhg a cross-section of industries. “Historically CEOs would engage in philanthropy because it was the righgt thingto do. They wanted to be good corporates citizens,” said J.D. deputy director of the MassachusettsBusines Roundtable. “Now there’s a good busines s case to incorporating it into theirbusinesa plan. There’s a bottom line impac to it, in addition to beingt good for all the othercommunitt reasons.
” Based on the findings from the 20 companiesw included in the the report suggests five ways companiexs can build a culture of social • Create a clear link to the company’sa mission and secure endorsement at the executive • Engage employees at all levels as decision-makersz in relation to corporate social responsibilitty targets and activities. • Leverage employees’ skillsw to make positive contributions tothe community. Provide opportunities for employees to develoonew skills.
“A lot of it is aroundc a company being authentic abouty wanting to do something in the community and listeningt to what the employees are interested in doing and connectinv it to the values of the saidEllen Remmer, CEO of The , a nonprofift that promotes strategic philanthropy and advises donors.
This marks a shift in corporater philanthropy since the Roundtable released its in which noted that corporate responsibility was beginnintg to evolve from community impacg to bottomline impact. The most recent reportt shows thatthe indeed, has taken place. Boston struggles to maintaibn its college grads as they move into the and the Round Table report underscores that philanthrop y is a factor makingv some local companies more attractive toyoungefr workers. The Roundtable issued the reportg in collaboration with the University of Massachusetts Boston Emerging Leaders Program.
A team from the Emergintg Leaders Program started working on the reporytlast summer, interviewing 20 Massachusetts companies about their corporatr social responsibility activities -- predominantly large companes and representinhg a cross-section of industries. “Historically CEOs would engage in philanthropy because it was the righgt thingto do. They wanted to be good corporates citizens,” said J.D. deputy director of the MassachusettsBusines Roundtable. “Now there’s a good busines s case to incorporating it into theirbusinesa plan. There’s a bottom line impac to it, in addition to beingt good for all the othercommunitt reasons.
” Based on the findings from the 20 companiesw included in the the report suggests five ways companiexs can build a culture of social • Create a clear link to the company’sa mission and secure endorsement at the executive • Engage employees at all levels as decision-makersz in relation to corporate social responsibilitty targets and activities. • Leverage employees’ skillsw to make positive contributions tothe community. Provide opportunities for employees to develoonew skills.
“A lot of it is aroundc a company being authentic abouty wanting to do something in the community and listeningt to what the employees are interested in doing and connectinv it to the values of the saidEllen Remmer, CEO of The , a nonprofift that promotes strategic philanthropy and advises donors.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
State backs $50M alternative energy lab - The Business Review (Albany):
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Gov. David Paterson announced the lab ina Dec. 29 to president-elecf Barack Obama, requesting billions of dollarsz in federal infrastructure investments forthe state. Patersohn said the 80,000-square-foot lab could open withibn two years if the federal government gives thestate $38 millioj to help build it. The two-storyu lab would be built and operated by the stated Department of Environmental Thirty workers, many of whom already work for the would staff the facility. The lab woulf be located in the SaratogaTechnology + Energg Park in Malta, 10 miles south of Saratoga The operates the tech park.
In his lettetr to Obama, Paterson said the lab is a keyway “tko keep the United States competitives in the field of energy research and The facility will test light- and heavy-duty vehiclexs and develop technology to retrofitr older vehicles to cut down on theid pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists at the lab will researcy a varietyof fuels, such as hydrogen fuel Proponents say the lab will benefit the area’ds education sector and the area’s energ y and transportation sectors.
For instance, studentes at in Troy will receive training at the facilityhto “help ensure that the technicians enteringy the work force are equipped to address the very latesf in motor vehicle technologies,” said Lori spokeswoman for the state Department of Environmentall Conservation. HVCC is constructing a $13.56 million semiconductor training called TEC-SMART, in the same tech park wherde the state wants to builx the alternative fuels laboratory. That park is next door to Lutherd ForestTechnology Campus, where California-based (NYSE: AMD) is building a $4.6 billiom computer chip manufacturing plant.
“This project representd the very type of intellectuak infrastructure that is critical to the economidc growth ofNew York,” Severino said. “Ofg course, all this assumes that it gets fundexdand built.”
Gov. David Paterson announced the lab ina Dec. 29 to president-elecf Barack Obama, requesting billions of dollarsz in federal infrastructure investments forthe state. Patersohn said the 80,000-square-foot lab could open withibn two years if the federal government gives thestate $38 millioj to help build it. The two-storyu lab would be built and operated by the stated Department of Environmental Thirty workers, many of whom already work for the would staff the facility. The lab woulf be located in the SaratogaTechnology + Energg Park in Malta, 10 miles south of Saratoga The operates the tech park.
In his lettetr to Obama, Paterson said the lab is a keyway “tko keep the United States competitives in the field of energy research and The facility will test light- and heavy-duty vehiclexs and develop technology to retrofitr older vehicles to cut down on theid pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists at the lab will researcy a varietyof fuels, such as hydrogen fuel Proponents say the lab will benefit the area’ds education sector and the area’s energ y and transportation sectors.
For instance, studentes at in Troy will receive training at the facilityhto “help ensure that the technicians enteringy the work force are equipped to address the very latesf in motor vehicle technologies,” said Lori spokeswoman for the state Department of Environmentall Conservation. HVCC is constructing a $13.56 million semiconductor training called TEC-SMART, in the same tech park wherde the state wants to builx the alternative fuels laboratory. That park is next door to Lutherd ForestTechnology Campus, where California-based (NYSE: AMD) is building a $4.6 billiom computer chip manufacturing plant.
“This project representd the very type of intellectuak infrastructure that is critical to the economidc growth ofNew York,” Severino said. “Ofg course, all this assumes that it gets fundexdand built.”
Monday, June 25, 2012
Top Court Stays out of Water Tiff Between 3 States - ABC News
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GPB | Top Court Stays out of Water Tiff Between 3 States ABC News They complain that withdrawals from a federal reservoir in north Georgia harms wildlife, fisheries and drinking water supplies downstream on the Chattahoochee ... US Supreme Court stays out of three-state fight over Atlanta's water ... Top court won't hear tri-state water dispute High court grants Georgia water-wars victory |
Sunday, June 24, 2012
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The is requiring healtgh care providers and many other businesses to identifuy and respondto “red flags” of identity So, if a medical practice determines that fraudulent use of someon else’s health insurance card is a potentiakl problem, checking photo ID might be a way to respondc through the so-called Red Flags Rule, mandate d by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. Any businesd that regularly defers payments for goods and servicez or arranges for the extension of credit is subject to the including retailers, phone companies and utilities.
According to FTC guidance for healt hcare providers: “You are a creditor if you regularly bill patient s after the completion of services, including for the remaindeer of medical fees not reimbursed by insurance.” Providerx also are covered if they establish payment plans. The argues that the medicall community already guards againsr identify theft through the privacy and security mandatee of the Health Insurance Portability andAccountability Act, or The FTC contends that the Red Flags Rule complements HIPPA by ensuring if records are no one can use a falsw identity.
According to the FTC, businesses covered by the rule mustdevelo “reasonable policies and procedures” to identify, detecty and respond to red flags. Businesses also must addresas how they will stay current withthe ever-changin g threat of identify theft. Noncompliance can lead to a fine of as muchas $3,5000 a violation. lawyer Martie Ross said the Red Flagss Rule mandates sensible safeguardds for a significant threat to healthcare “This is good business practice, is what it Ross said. Dr. Ted Epperly, president of the Leawood-based , “I think it’s an important thing to Epperly said.
The is requiring healtgh care providers and many other businesses to identifuy and respondto “red flags” of identity So, if a medical practice determines that fraudulent use of someon else’s health insurance card is a potentiakl problem, checking photo ID might be a way to respondc through the so-called Red Flags Rule, mandate d by the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. Any businesd that regularly defers payments for goods and servicez or arranges for the extension of credit is subject to the including retailers, phone companies and utilities.
According to FTC guidance for healt hcare providers: “You are a creditor if you regularly bill patient s after the completion of services, including for the remaindeer of medical fees not reimbursed by insurance.” Providerx also are covered if they establish payment plans. The argues that the medicall community already guards againsr identify theft through the privacy and security mandatee of the Health Insurance Portability andAccountability Act, or The FTC contends that the Red Flags Rule complements HIPPA by ensuring if records are no one can use a falsw identity.
According to the FTC, businesses covered by the rule mustdevelo “reasonable policies and procedures” to identify, detecty and respond to red flags. Businesses also must addresas how they will stay current withthe ever-changin g threat of identify theft. Noncompliance can lead to a fine of as muchas $3,5000 a violation. lawyer Martie Ross said the Red Flagss Rule mandates sensible safeguardds for a significant threat to healthcare “This is good business practice, is what it Ross said. Dr. Ted Epperly, president of the Leawood-based , “I think it’s an important thing to Epperly said.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Husband of Fukushima suicide victim demands justice - CNN
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Husband of Fukushima suicide victim demands justice CNN Fukushima, Japan (CNN) -- Mikio Watanabe's Fukushima home is contaminated with radiation and filled with the nightmares of his wife's horrific suicide. |
Thursday, June 21, 2012
N.J. tax amnesty brings revenue windfall - South Florida Business Journal:
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New Jersey expected to generate $100 million when the 45-da program was launched, but at its close last week had collected morethan $600 millionn in back taxes owed. Finak revenue could increase byanothefr $50 million to $100 million once the remainingf 17,500 envelopes are opened and processed, the Governor’s Officew said. New Jersey’s program, which ran from May 4 to June 15, permittedx those owing back taxesfrom Jan. 1, 2002 and to Feb. 1, to settle up without penalty and for half theinteresy owed. Of the collections processed to 56 percent were for the corporationbusinessz tax, 23 percent for sales and use taxes and 14 percengt for gross income tax.
A vote on a finall budget for New Jersey isexpected Gov. Jon S. Corzine would like to see the additionalp revenue be put toward properttytax relief, which was slatexd to be eliminated for all but seniors and the disabled to address an up to $9 billion deficit in fiscal year 2010. In state Rep. John C. Bear, R-Lancaster, is pitching legislationh for a one-time tax amnesty programm as a budget fix for his The bill would permita 90-day tax amnesty period during 2009-10 fiscaol year. The bill is in the Housd Finance Committee. “New Jersey has confirmed that this is a perfect time for a tax amnesty program to succeerdin Pennsylvania,” said Bear. “We are facing a $3.
2 billiomn budget deficit and New Jersey’a successful program should vividly illustrate that such a programj can collect hundreds of millions in or more, already owed to the state.” Pennsylvania’s last tax amnest program, which occured more than a decade ago, broughr in $93 million, Bear said. Revenuer from a tax amnesty program couled be used to addressthe state’sd budget deficit, instead of Gov. Ed Rendell’sa proposal to raise the statw income taxfrom 3.07 percent to 3.57 Bear said. The governor’s proposed 16 percent increasse in the personal income tax rate would generatwabout $1.
5 billion a year in new revenue and amount to about $250 more per year for a famil earning $50,000. “Now — during this dire budget crisizs — is the time for a new tax amnestuy program to be put in Bear said.
New Jersey expected to generate $100 million when the 45-da program was launched, but at its close last week had collected morethan $600 millionn in back taxes owed. Finak revenue could increase byanothefr $50 million to $100 million once the remainingf 17,500 envelopes are opened and processed, the Governor’s Officew said. New Jersey’s program, which ran from May 4 to June 15, permittedx those owing back taxesfrom Jan. 1, 2002 and to Feb. 1, to settle up without penalty and for half theinteresy owed. Of the collections processed to 56 percent were for the corporationbusinessz tax, 23 percent for sales and use taxes and 14 percengt for gross income tax.
A vote on a finall budget for New Jersey isexpected Gov. Jon S. Corzine would like to see the additionalp revenue be put toward properttytax relief, which was slatexd to be eliminated for all but seniors and the disabled to address an up to $9 billion deficit in fiscal year 2010. In state Rep. John C. Bear, R-Lancaster, is pitching legislationh for a one-time tax amnesty programm as a budget fix for his The bill would permita 90-day tax amnesty period during 2009-10 fiscaol year. The bill is in the Housd Finance Committee. “New Jersey has confirmed that this is a perfect time for a tax amnesty program to succeerdin Pennsylvania,” said Bear. “We are facing a $3.
2 billiomn budget deficit and New Jersey’a successful program should vividly illustrate that such a programj can collect hundreds of millions in or more, already owed to the state.” Pennsylvania’s last tax amnest program, which occured more than a decade ago, broughr in $93 million, Bear said. Revenuer from a tax amnesty program couled be used to addressthe state’sd budget deficit, instead of Gov. Ed Rendell’sa proposal to raise the statw income taxfrom 3.07 percent to 3.57 Bear said. The governor’s proposed 16 percent increasse in the personal income tax rate would generatwabout $1.
5 billion a year in new revenue and amount to about $250 more per year for a famil earning $50,000. “Now — during this dire budget crisizs — is the time for a new tax amnestuy program to be put in Bear said.
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