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AMR: CEO’s $2.7M stock, options likely worthless Feb 15, 2012 // Christian ReynoldsNo Comments »AP Airlines Writer Published Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Updated Wednesday, February 15, 2012 | | | | tool goes here Links
DALLAS — The CEO of American Airlines got stock and option awards that were valued at nearly $2.7 million when they were granted last year, but the company says are virtually worthless since American filed for bankruptcy protection.
CEO Thomas W. Horton’s compensa
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RBS chief bows over bonus Feb 04, 2012 // Christian Reynolds(Financial Times) — There was a whiff of inevitability about the decision by Stephen Hester, the Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive, to waive his £1M ($1.57M) bonus late last night, as the political and media furor mounted.
People familiar with Hester’s thinking said Labour leader Ed Miliband’s move to force a Commons vote on the controversial award was the final straw in an escalating drama that was jeopardizing his credibility to lead an institution still in the midst of a difficult restructuring.
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McDonald’s to create 60 jobs Jan 25, 2012 // Christian ReynoldsSixty new jobs are set to be created in McDonald’s restaurants across Greater Manchester this year, the fast food chain said today.
The group is creating at least 2,500 new jobs across the UK in 2012, taking McDonald’s total UK workforce to 90,000.
More than half of the new jobs are expected to go to those under the age of 25 as the group aims to tackle rising unemployment figures amongst young people.
The new jobs build on the 13,500 McDonald’s has created over the last three years as a result of continued growth driven by restaurant investment, extended opening hours, constant menu improvements and new menu options the firm said.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said, “It is fantastic news that McDonald’s is creating 2,500 new jobs in the UK – and that over half of these posts will go to young people.
“McDonald’s has an excellent reputation for developing its staff with training and apprenticeship programmes.
“This invests valuable time and resources to help young people, with little or no experience in the world of work, to develop their skills and confidence.
“In the end, that gives young people a terrific opportunity to move up within the company, or use their experience and training to move into other jobs. It’s a te
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Protect family from debt! Jan 18, 2012 // Christian Reynolds
There is no place like home. It is a secure haven that everyone loves to retire to after a hard days work! However, in todays scenario, a home without a loan is unthinkable for an average Indian citizen. Getting a loan means repayment starts straightaway and a good portion of the income has to be set aside for this on a monthly basis. The home does not really become your own until the loan repayment is complete.
Has the thought crossed your mind that one day you might find yourself in a situation where you may not be able to repay the loan? If something happens to you before the loan is fully repaid, the liability will naturally be transferred to your family.
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Gillette announces international Olympic team of its own Jan 09, 2012 // Christian ReynoldsSwiss tennis ace Roger Federer and U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte are among 24 male athletes that will represent Gillette at this years Olympic Games in London.
The Gillette team is a first for the Boston grooming brand and the first initiative launched under parent company Procter s 10-year partnership with the Olympic Movement.
The athletes, who represent 18 countries, will take part in activities designed to inspire and encourage future generations to achieve greatness through great starts in athletics and in life, according to Gillette.
Other team members include badminton player Lin Dan of China, basketball player Emmanuel Ginobili of Argentina and cyclist Sir Chris Hoy of Great Britain.
We think Gillettes program is the perfect start to Ps Olympic Games Program, Marc Pritchard, Ps global marketing and brand-building officer, said in a statement.
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Watchdog: Ties between UK press, police too cozy Dec 29, 2011 // Christian ReynoldsThe Associated Press Published Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Updated Wednesday, January 4, 2012 | | | | tool goes here
LONDON — Cozy ties between Britain’s police and press have compromised both sides and urgent action is needed to overhaul a culture of leaks at Scotland Yard police headquarters, a U.K. watchdog reported
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Can the world afford to create eco-cities? Dec 18, 2011 // Christian ReynoldsDurban, South Africa (CNN) — Making cities greener “actually makes a lot of sense” in spite of the economic crisis, says former Irish President, Mary Robinson.
“You save money,” she said, adding that the real challenge is greening cities in poorer nations, like Bangladesh, where people live in “almost impossible conditions.”
Robinson was one of four leading climate change thinkers discussing how viable it is to invest in sustainable cities in a debate hosted by CNN’s Robyn Curnow during the 2011 U.N. Conference on Climate Change last week in Durban.
Joining Robinson on the panel were Pan Jiahua, advisor to the Chinese delegation at the conference, Elliot Diringer, former adviser to the Bill Clinton’s U.S.
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