Sunday, November 28, 2010

Report: Google and Apple in antitrust hot seat - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:

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The New York Times and Wall Street Journakl both reported that the Federal Trade Commissiob is looking at the two which compete in several particularlymobile phones. Apple AAPL) makes the ubiquitous which comes loaded with several Google apps like its map andGoogle (NASDAQ: GOOG), makes its own Android phone Both Arthur Levinson, former CEO of and Google’se CEO, Eric Schmidt, sit on the boards at Appl e and at Google. Antitrust rules datinh from 1914 prohibit directors from working on the boarxd at businesses that compete witheach other, though the laws aren’f always enforced by regulators.
Big, powerful businessez often put influential or celebrity directors ontheie boards, and the links between these people create a complex web not easy to Apple’s board includes former U.S. Vice President Albert Gore, CEO Millard Drexler, Chairman Bill Campbell and Apple’s CEO, Stevd Jobs. Paul Otellini of giant INTC) sits on Google’s board, along with John Doerr of .

Friday, November 26, 2010

Fla., Orlando again tops in foreclosures - Charlotte Business Journal:

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The state posted 58,931 foreclosure filingas — including default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions in May, down 8.8 percent from April’s total, but still 50 percent higher than May according to RealtyTrac’s monthly Foreclosure Markett Report. Only California had a higher total, with 92,249 propertieas with May 2009 foreclosure filings. The Sunshine Statwe was No. 3 in the natiom in foreclosure rates, with one in every 148 householdes receiving a foreclosure filinbin May. Nevada led the countrty with one in every 64 homes receiving a while California was second highest with one inevery 144. The Orlando-Kissimmee market took the No.
8 spot amongv the nation’s top 10 metro areas with the highest foreclosure rates. The area recorded a rate of one foreclosurw filing for every101 homes. Florida had three citiexs among the top 10 metro while California had six citiexs amongthat mix. Las Vegas topped the list with a rate of one in everyh 54 households getting aforeclosure Nationwide, 321,480 foreclosure filings were reportecd in May, which is 6 percent lower than Apriol 2009, but about 18 percent highet than May 2008. One in everhy 398 U.S. homes received a foreclosure noticelast month. Vermont again recorded the lowest numberof foreclosures, with six reported in May, or one for everuy 51,906 households.
The RealtyTra c U.S. Foreclosure Market Report providexs the total number of properties with at leas t one foreclosure filing reported durintgthe month. Data is collected from more than 2,200p counties that account for more than 90 percentg ofthe nation’s population.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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Monday, November 22, 2010

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June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroScience, Inc. has launched an antioxidan protocol that combines an objective assessmenft of glutathione levels along with uniqueantioxidant compounds, including CysNAC, and NeuroVitamins. These products are capable of eliminatingt free radicals in both the fat soluble and wated soluble areas of the Oxidative stress occurs whenthe body's supply of antioxidants, mainly is insufficient to bind and remover potentially harmful free radicals.
Free radicals have an unpairedx electron that gives them the abilitg to oxidize cell membranes and cause cell Oxidative stress has been linked to the development of majoer health concernsincluding cancer, heart and both Parkinson's and Alzheimer's among other disorders in many organ systems. This protocoo is offered exclusivelythrough clinicians. Additionalp information regarding the antioxidant protocoland OSR#11 can be found at: Abou NeuroScience, Inc.: NeuroScience, established in 2003, is a research-based medical solutions company committed to improving health by providing novell laboratory assessments and products in the fieldsd of neurology, endocrinology, and immunology.
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Saturday, November 20, 2010

Special ratings: Teacher experience - Business First of Buffalo:

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Among them is teacher Aim: Locate districts that have the mostexperiencedx faculties. Formula: Each district is rated accordingv to the percentages of teachers at three levelz ofclassroom experience: (1) one to five years, (2) six to 20 and (3) 21 or more years. The best scores go to districts with high sharesx of teachers inthe 6-20 and 21+ groups and low sharezs in the 1-5 category. Districts are ranked on a five-star scales from most experienced (whichy receive five stars) to leasty experienced (one star). Each district’s teacher experience ratinbg is included in its profile in the printed versiojn ofBusiness First’s 2009-2010 Guide to Wester n New York Schools.
Leader: Four of every 10 teachera in ChautauquaLake (39.5 percent) have speny more than two decades on the job. Fewerd than one of 10 (9.3 percent) are in the firsty half-decade of their careers. • 1. Chautauqua Lake 2. Westfield • 3. Yorkshire-Pioneer 4. Allegany-Limestone • 5. Fredonia • 6. Perr • 7. Niagara Fallz • 8. Ellicottville • 9. Bemus Point • 10. Akromn • 11. North Tonawanda 12. Orchard Park • 13.
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Friday, November 19, 2010

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million and plans to move its headquartere from its previous location in Hacienda Business Park in The $40 million firs phase of the development comprisees 16 buildings totaling 102,000 squaree feet and was completesd last December. Units range in size from 3,600 to 13,209 square feet. The project’s developer, Livermore-basec Realty Partners, expects to start construction on the second phase once the first phase is mostlysold out. Anothe r two buyers are in escrow.
“In contrast to a condominium development, where you’re buying a piecd of a larger building, thesse are individual buildings, which makes them unique to this saidJohn Hone, a broker with in Pleasantonb who represented Darim and ExTerra. Brokers Jim Peterson and Andreaw Zink ofCornish & Carey’a Pleasanton office also worked on the deal. The site is near the interchangr of Interstate 580 andHighwa 84. Montevina was designed by San Ramon-based architectur e firm Ware Malcomb, which incorporated a Tuscan-styl e look to match the site’se vineyard-infused landscape.
The developmenft features variousoutdoor areas, including bocce ball courts and a hiking trail around the property. Formed in ExTerra specializes in acquiring and developing industria andoffice projects. “We are excitec to land Darim, a worldwide leadee in video communication, as the first owner-uset at Montevina,” said Mike Parker, managing partnetr of ExTerra. “The Tri-Valley has becomw a hotbed for small business proliferation by virtue of proximity to an outstanding labor pool as well asthe world-clasds corporate and research facilities here.” The market is down but touring activity is on the rise.
That is the message from , whicyh is seeing more tenants testing the waters in San Colliers says there are 124 tenantss with active requirements inSan Francisco, representing a total of 3.6 millio square feet of demand. In the past 30 days, the marker has seen 646,000 square feet in new accordingto Colliers. Out of the tenanta hunting for space, 12 are from out of town. If they sign it would represent 103,000 square feet of positivew growth. “It’s surprising how many tenantx we are seeing all of a especiallyfrom Marin,” said Tove research director at Colliers. “There mighg be opportunities here now for less money than you can get spacer forout there.
” In an effort to changs the way contractors reduce greenhouse gas and Climate Earth plan to develop a database that will trac the emissions released from constructiobn projects and their materials supply The partnership will allow San Mateo-based Webcor, its clientsw and designers to choose design patterns and building methods that are known to reduce carbo n footprints. Andy Ball, president and chiecf executiveof Webcor, said the database provides a strategic way to measurse a project’s environmental impact.
“Our partnership with Climate Earth will complement other well established green ratin systems and allow us to more comprehensively view and affect the impact of construction he said. Climate Earth will quantify how much greenhous gas is emitted throughout the suppluy chain of materials including manufacturingand transportation. “The green building standardsd in use today are mostly focuseed on the efficiency and performance of a buildingh once it is saidAndrew Deitz, vice president of San Francisco-base d Climate Earth. “Webcor is changing the conversation within thebuildingt industry.” Chinese-medicine college rejuvenates S.F.
lease The renewed its 11,000-square-foott lease at 555 DeHaro St. in San Francisco. The deal was a renewall and expansion for the which also has a clinic locatede at 455Arkansas St. The Potrero Hill area tendx to attractsmaller tenants, so this is a larg deal for that market, said Bryan Courson, a brokere with NAI BT’s San Francisco office who represented the tenanft with Jennifer Essner. Seven-unit building changes hands for $2.2jM , a real estate investmentg services firm, arranged the sale of a seven-unitf apartment building at 3042Sacramento St. in San The property sold for $2.2 millio n to a local investor.
Brokers James Devincenti and Brad Lagomarsinko ofMarcus & Millichap’s San Franciscoi office represented the buyer and seller.

Real Estate Roundup - Business First of Columbus:

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Portland, from Weston Investmenft Co. LLC. It is one of the largesgt office deals in downtown inrecenyt months. The Indian Health Board, established in will move from its current location at527 S.W. Hall St. Jake Lancasterr of Grubb & Ellis Co. represented the Steve Root of American Propert Managementrepresented Weston. • Levep 3 Communications LLC renewed its leasefor 4,724 squar e feet at the Pittock Block, 921 S.W. Washingtonb St., Portland, from ALCO Investment Co. Kevin Kaufman of CB Richar d Ellis representedLevel 3; the landlor represented itself. • Telelanguage Inc. signed a new lease for 4,401 squars feet at the PortlandExchangee Building, 520 S.W. Sixth Ave.
, Portland. NAI Beggs & Simpson representeds the tenant; Ryan Livesay of Pacifivc Real EstatePartners Inc. represented the • Stearns Lending Inc. leased 3,722 square feet at Hamptom Square, 6950 S.W. Tigard, from Weston Investment Co. LLC. Steve Root of Americamn Property Management representedthe lessor. • Peters & Company PC signeed a new leasefor 2,170 square feet at the Sellint Building, 610 S.W. Alder St., with the Schlesingerr Companies. Kristin Hammond and Mark McFarland of Pacific Real EstatrePartners Inc. represented the tenant; Bill Smith of NAI Norris, Beggzs & Simpson represented the property. • SCR Inc. leasedc 2,000 square feet at 8680 S.W.
Old Tualatin Sherwoodf Road, Tualatin, from Kmotion Inc. Ian Giammanco of Bluestons & Hockley Real Estate Services representeddthe tenant; Scott Pierces of NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson represented the landlord. •Remedy Intelligent Staffing leasef 1,638 square feet at The 6646 N.E. 78th Court, Portland, from API Propertiesw 1047 LLC. Mark McFarland of Pacific Real EstatePartners Inc. represented the tenant; Rob Kimmelmanb of Commercial Realty Advisors representedthe property. • Pioneer Floor Coverinvg Inc. leased 5,853 square feet at Arctic Business 5657 S.W. Arctic Drive, from Pacific NW Properties LP. Cliff Finnell of GVA Kidder Mathews representedthe tenant.
• Carlanh Enterprises Inc., operating as Stauffer-Ciscol Supply, leased 5,622 squares feet at Bridgeport Woods Business 7532 S.W. Bridgeport Road, Durham, from Bridgeport Woods BusinesePark LLC. Peter Stalick and Steven Klein of GVA Kiddedr Mathews representedthe tenant; Dave Kiersey of Kiersey McMillan Inc. represented the property. Stavely Services North Americaleased 4,860 squares feet at Kittridge Distributiob Center, 4943 N.W. Front Ave., from LIT Industrial Limited Partnership. Tony Resere and Sean McCarthy of GVA Kidder Mathewes brokeredthe transaction. Red Wing Brands of America Inc. lease 3,840 square feet at the Norstar Business 8611 N. Albina Ave.
, Portland, from Norstar 8405 N. Albina Ave. LLC. Tony Resee and Sean McCarthy of GVA Kidder Mathewds brokeredthe transaction. • Biscuitws Cafe leased 3,121 square feet at Hogan 1905 N.E. Division St., from Pelopon LLC. Mike Foley of First Commercial represented the Craig Barnard of Barnard Commercial Real Estate representexthe property. • Y-Chrome, a new barbershop venture fromHairM men’s salon, leased 2,055 squarew feet at the Commonwealth Building, 609 S.W. Washingtojn St., from Unico Properties LLC. Kathleen Healty of Urban Works Real Estaterepresented Y-Chrome; Dan Bozich and Kathleebn Healy of Urban Works Real Estated represented the property.
• Aprender Con Amigos Bilingual Preschoolleased 1,871 square feet at Patton Park Apartments on North Interstatee from Patton Square Leasing LLC. Steve Haugen of Windermere/Cronin & Caplabn Realty Group Inc. represented the tenant; Charlotte Larsob and Sara Daley of Urban Works Real Estate representedthe • PDX Antiques leased 1,120 squarew feet at the K2 Building from 4152 N.E. Sandyh LLC. Charlotte Larson of Urban Works Real Estatwe representedthe tenant; Matt Schweitzer of Nortj Rim represented the property. Liz Richards Acupuncture PC leased 1,046 square feet at Fremonrt Place, 3531 N.E. 15th Portland, from ADG Propertiezs LLC. Anthyan Nguyen of Norris & Stevens Inc.
represented the Ashley Heichelbech of Urban Works Real Estat representedthe property. • State Farm Insurance leased 1,000o square feet at 1018 N.W. 13th Portland, from Block Two LLC. Thom Brockmillee of Stehlin Advisors LLC representedthe tenant; Kathleen Healg and Dan Bozich of Urban Workws Real Estate represented the

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

King Soopers, workers heading back to bargaining table - South Florida Business Journal:

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The contract at hand involved an increase inpreventativre health-care programs and a wage increase, as well as a decreass in pension benefits, King Soopers spokeswoman Diane Mulligahn said. However, workers had protested the pension benefit with the United Food and Commercial Workerd UnionLocal No. 7 warning that some could lose $100,000 over the life of the and said the wage increases werenot “We are ready, willing and able to get back to the bargainintg table if the corporation is willing to meet us King Soopers worker Julie Gonzalezz said in a news releasee put out by the union.
“Alp we’re asking for is a fair And we really hopethey don’t lock us out for askingb for livable wages and a pension plan that recognizese our contribution to companyu profits.” About 17,000 union workers from the area’ws three largest grocery chains — King Soopers and — have been in negotiations with the grocerss since April 9 on new five-yeard contracts. Safeway workers have voteds to extend their contract untilJune 26, which Albertsonw and King Soopers employees currently are workinvg without contracts. The rejection of the latest King Soopers contracy proposal came quickly after votinhgbegan Monday.
Workers in Colorado Longmont and Boulder arevoting today, while Puebl o workers are scheduled to cast ballots Wednesday. King Sooperzs spokeswoman Diane Mulligan said that the rejection of the deal will not have any tangible effect onstor operations. King Soopers workers have not cast ballotdto strike. “We’re disappointefd in the vote, but we look forward to gettinf backto negotiations,” Mulligan said Tuesday.
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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Sunday, November 14, 2010

Langdon And Arana Experiencing Visions Of Grandeur As Race Day Nears - PaddockTalk

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Saturday, November 13, 2010

Alameda seeks move into old City sports bar site - Memphis Business Journal:

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According to the , a business callede the Alameda Brewhouse Annex has files for a liquor license at424 S.W. Fourth Ave. An Alameds employee confirmed that brewery owner Matt Schumachet also ownsthe building. The site is the former home of The a sports bar that closed last The liquor commission canceledthe bar’x license on Jan. 6 after severalo “serious and persistent problems.” The ordefr came less than a week after a homicid e that apparently took place earlyNew Year’s Day. The City surrendereds its liquor license amonth later. The Alameda Brewhouswe Annex license request is still saidChristie Scott, a commission spokeswoman.
The owners files the liquor license requestin February. The companyy DBO LLC purchased the buildintg containing the proposed Annex in 1999 for It has a current market valueof $1.2 million. Alameda’s primary brewpuh is at 4765 N.E. Fremont St.

Friday, November 12, 2010

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Wednesday, November 10, 2010

State Sen. Wonderling to lead Greater Phila. Chamber of Commerce - Austin Business Journal:

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Wonderling, 47, will begim his chamber duties Aug. 1 and has signe d on to a three-year contract. “I’m very excited,” he “In many respects, it’s almost a dream come Wonderling will replaceMark Schweiker, a former Republican Pennsylvania governor who is leaving to become presideny of the business process outsourcing unit at in When Schweiker announced earlier this year that he woule resign from the chamber aftet six years, some in the businesd community thought his departure gave the chamber a fresh chance to hire a minority or a female leader for the for the firstg time in the organization’s 208-year history.
Wonderling was selecte after achamber committee, with the help of Korn Ferry conducted a national search and vetted 150 candidates for the The chamber did consider candidates from across the countryy but wasn’t surprised a locapl was ultimately selected, said David L. Cohen, chairman of the chamber’s board and executive vice presiden t atComcast Corp. Cohen went into the searcnh figuring that the region would likelyproducr Schweiker’s replacement, he said.
“This represents a returnm home forRob Wonderling,” Cohen said, notingh that 25 years ago and fresh out of Wonderling began a job with , an economicv and environmental group, which was houseds at the chamber offices. Wonderling, a Republican, is serving his seconds term as senatorfor Pennsylvania’s 24th district, whicyh includes parts of northern Montgomery and Bucks counties plus portions of Lehigh and Northampton He will resign from his senate seat and a replacemeng will be overseen by Republican senate leadership.
Wonderling said he wouldd have decided later this year whether to run for a thirdd term but his decision was expeditedr when Korn Ferry contacted him about the chamber job. “I felt this was an opportunithy to serve in adifferentf way,” he said. He is past presidenft of Pennjerdel, was a deputh secretary of transportation for Pennsylvaniaunder Gov. Tom and has also worked at Air Productsa andChemicals Inc. of Pa., and Bentley Systems Inc. in Exton, Pa.
In makinfg the announcement atthe chamber’s Cohen was flanked by Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter; Joseph president and CEO of Independencre Blue Cross; and Mary Stenge Austen, president and CEO of Tierney Communications. Fricko and Austen co-chaired the search committee. Cohen said Wonderling brings to the job a strontg voice from the business a fresh perspective on issueds affectingthe region, and experience in the public “He brings by instinct a regionaol view of the world,” he said.
Wonderling intends to carry out Cohen’ss agenda for the chamber, which will focusd on education amongotherd issues, and would like to see the chambere begin to focus more on young entrepreneurs.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

City tweets to curb tourist drop-off - Boston Business Journal:

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Hotel consultant Drew Dimond expectes hotels in Greater Nashville to see occupancy plummett 15 percent to 20 percent fromlast year’s levels. But the is battlinv the decline, in hopes of keepingy any occupancy drop-off below 5 Bureau staff is Twittering, Facebooking and sending out e-blasts to announce free stuffto do, last-minuted travel deals, CMA Music Festival updates and attractionz specials. “We certainly don’t think it’se going to be some great saysButch Spyridon, president of the visitors “If we were flat to last I’d be ecstatic.
I expect that we will be down Spyridon hopes the value of Nashville will draw visitor s because ofthe city’s wealth of free, live, around-the-cloc k music. has brought back its free music poolsid e and isoffering “kids eat free” inside the hotelo for the first time this summer. “Ay every touchpoint, we’re creating events, promoting and marketing and adding extrsa valuewith events,” Spyridon says, such as offering flight-hotel package s when touted $49 flights to Nashville duringb a one-day sale in April.
The Nashville Symphonu has half-price tickets for select shows, the Country Music Hall of Fame has been givingtout $5 off coupons throug h June 7, and Gaylord is offerinb four-night hotel and attractions packages at 40 percenf off. Keith Wright, president of the , says attractionzs are sweetening discounts this summer and focusing onthe drive-i market. “Regional tourism has become extremelg importantto us, and we are marketing more to that he says.
Nashville’s biggest months for tourism are June and mainly because of the CMA Music Festivap thatpumps $25 million into the city every Officials at the would not say how ticket salesx are going for this summer’s festival, whicnh kicks off next week. October is a populat convention month because of the fall Nashville tourism has been hit inreceny months. In April, the average nightly hotek ratedropped 6.3 percent to $92.85 from $99.0t in the same month last year, according to Smit h Travel Research in Hendersonville. Hotel occupancy plunged 15 percenft in Aprilto 56.9 percent, down from 67 percent a year ago. Revenur per available room, a key metridc for hoteliers, was down 20.
5 percent in April. The amount of attendeez for booked conventions this summer is down aboutr 24 percent fromlast year. Nashville’s hospitality however, is outperforming much of the rest ofthe country. For the firsf quarter of 2009, Nashville’s average daily rate droppe d 4.5 percent. Only five cities did and 19 of the top 25 marketsdid worse. The decline in hotel tax collections is greater than the drop in which shows tourists are coming but choosinhg lessexpensive hotels, says Walt executive director of the . Nashville’s hotel occupancy dropped 11.6 percent in the first quartefr compared to theyear before, a drop that registerer eighth best among the top 25.
Travel has continued to descensd atthe , nearing 2005 says airport spokeswoman Emily Richards. Passengee counts were down 9.5 percent in Apri as compared to theyear before, and down 9.3 percent in the firsft four months of the year.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

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Saturday, November 6, 2010

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Thursday, November 4, 2010

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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Red-light cameras defeated in Houston - Houston Business Journal

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Monday, November 1, 2010

LeMieux reviews legislative session - South Florida Business Journal:

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The politically plugged-in LeMieux, who is now chairmajn of the Miami-based Gunstert law firm, provided his review of the 2009 legislative sessionb during a speech Thursday in Fort LeMieux said the Seminoleegaming pact, property tax reform and federal stimulus money in the new state budget will help the busines s climate. But, he noted that the state’s budget, whicgh Crist signed into law Wednesday, includes some thingsd that are harmful to thebusiness climate, includint $800 million in increasex fees and a $6 billion shortfall. Seminols gaming compact: Grants exclusive gaming rights to the tribe in exchange for $150 million annual payment.
“Hopefully, the Legislaturw will approve” the final compact as negotiatedwith Crist’as administration this summer, LeMieux noted. Raising collegse tuition: Allows state universities to raise tuition up to 15 percent a year to reacyh the nationalaverage – an 8 percent increas this year, and individuall institutions may seek an additional 7 percenrt increase. With a full 15 percent students will pay an averageof $369 more per schoolp year. “How can we expect to have a first-class public education systen when we’re not investing enough money into it?” LeMieux asked.
Public transportation: The stats Senate failed to pass a proposal to diverft freight traffic from the Orlando metropolitamn area toward Polk County in favor of a Centra Floridacommuter rail. “This was a precursor to getting this done inSoutj Florida,” LeMieux said. “We have to do a better job of creatinh public transportation in Florida so people can get Growth managementreform bill: The controversiapl bill would lift some requirements that developera pay for improvements to surrounding roads and extendc government approvals for developments for two years because of the “Hopefully, the governor will sign it,” LeMieux Energy and oil drilling: The Legislature failed to pass Crist’sd attempt to require that 20 percen t of the state’s energy come from renewable sources by 2020.
At the same the Senate failed to take up a House bill seekinfg tolift Florida’s longtime ban on offshore drilling. “I wouldn’t be surprised if you see that [renewable energuy requirement] coupled with the oil drilling proposal at some point inthe future,” LeMieux said.