Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin You’ve been hearing a lot about Greenville, South Carolina, in recent years—and that’s because it has something for everybody. With a population hovering around 75,000, South Carolina’s most charming town is where big city cool meets small-town America. Downtown’s tree-lined main street could be plucked from a postcard, and Reedy River, along with the roaring Reedy River Falls, ripple right through the heart of the city—lending it an even more special feel. And because so many global companies (including Michelin, BMW, and Bosch) have headquarters and operations in the area, Greenville boasts a wonderfully diverse population. There’s also an incredible number of locally-owned restaurants and shops ready to show you their own unique style of Southern hospitality, and the weather is blissfully mild—even during this time of year. So here, how to plan a winter weekend in Greenville with recommendations on where to eat and … [Read more...] about Why Now Is A Terrific Time To Visit Greenville, South Carolina’s Most Charming Town
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$8.8m Bond Payment Delay Down To State Says American Dream Owner
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin American Dream would like to be talking about how it acquired the neighbouring 30-acre site to its East Rutherford, NJ. home to eventually bring the complex to a total of 120 acres. It would like to talk about the opening of an Apple store on Dec. 3 last year, plus its large Gucci and Saks 5 th Avenue stores, or the reopening of its Big Snow indoor ski slope, months after a major fire forced it to shut down. But right now American Dream is struggling to catch a break . Owned and operated by Canadian development and finance corporation Triple Five, which also established the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta in 1981 and Mall of America in Minnesota, which opened in 1992, American Dream Mall Municipal bonds tied to American Dream, missed an $8.8 million semi-annual debt service payment due Feb. 1. The bonds backing the $5 billion East Rutherford complex have failed to pay the interest due on approximately $290 … [Read more...] about $8.8m Bond Payment Delay Down To State Says American Dream Owner
Minor Hotel Group pours B3bn into Phuket resort
PHUKET: Thailand-based Minor Hotel Group is splashing out 3 billion baht on the acquisition and remodeling of Bundarika Villas and Suites on Phuket’s northern west coast. As first reported by Phuket Gazette Property Columnist Bill Barnett in June, the Bundarika Villas Suites located on 23 rai Phuket’s north west coast on Layan Beach, was purchased with “an adjoining 32 rai land parcel of undeveloped property allowing for a significant expansion”. The 77 villas and suites of the Bundarika Villas and Suites will be re-branded to the Minor Hotel Group’s core brand as Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa in 2013. Dillip Rajakarier, CEO Minor Hotel Group, said, “We are very excited to announce this new addition to Minor’s portfolio and what will become a second Anantara resort in Phuket. Bundarika offers guests an exclusive retreat and is ideal to be re-branded to an Anantara next year after renovation and an operational improvement program.” Related news 500k … [Read more...] about Minor Hotel Group pours B3bn into Phuket resort
Biden warns US will act on China after balloon downing
AFP Washington, United States ● Wed, February 8, 2023 2023-02-08 13:44 0 3275b959b181a76145a04d61984d0064 2 Americas China,US,geopolitics,Joe-Biden,conflict,tension,Xi-Jinping,Antony-Blinken Free President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday he would not hesitate to defend US interests against China after he ordered the downing of a suspected surveillance balloon but, delivering his State of the Union address, kept the door open to cooperation. In the annual speech to assembled lawmakers, many of whom have pressed for a hard line on China, Biden called for US investment in the military, technology and alliances to take on the country widely viewed as the chief US competitor. "I'm committed to work with China where it can advance American interests and benefit the world," Biden said. "But make no mistake about it -- as we made clear last week, if China threatens our sovereignty, we will act to protect our country. And we did," he said to applause. Biden said … [Read more...] about Biden warns US will act on China after balloon downing
Union Budget 2023: Upgrade digital infra in lower courts with the Rs 7,000 crore allocation, say lawyers
While there has been a decrease in the subsidy estimates, such estimates would always be vulnerable to the geopolitical situation Lawyers have welcomed the substantial allocation to the third phase of e-courts projects in the Union Budget and said the funds should be utilised to upgrade digital infrastructure in courts in non-metropolitan cities. The government has allocated Rs 7,000 crore in Union Budget 2023 for the third phase of the e-courts project, which is a four-fold jump from Rs 1,670 crore granted for phase two of the digital upgradation of courts in 2015. Lawyers say the funds should be used to improve accessibility and the e-filing system through the project. Launched in 2005, the project was conceptualised to equip the Indian judiciary with information and communication technology by digitising every facet of litigation from initiation to judgement. The first phase saw the computerisation of district and taluka courts with Case Information Software (CIS) … [Read more...] about Union Budget 2023: Upgrade digital infra in lower courts with the Rs 7,000 crore allocation, say lawyers
Don’t say it out loud, but BP is back into petroleum
BP Plc posted its second-highest quarterly profit on record and announced a further $2.5 billion of share buybacks, capping a stellar period for Big Oil after Russias invasion of Ukraine pushed up energy prices. (Source: Bloomberg) When Bernard Looney took over as chief executive officer of BP Plc in 2020, he promised to quickly decarbonize the British oil major, cutting oil and gas production by 40 percent by 2030 and channeling billions of dollars into wind and solar projects. It was a stronger version of the “Beyond Petroleum” slogan BP once used. On Tuesday, Looney altered course. The company put out some fine words about its commitment to green energy and several billion dollars in investment to back it. But in tandem, it promised shareholders it would invest heavily into oil and gas projects. Instead of a 40 percent output cut, oil and gas production would fall by 25 percent by the end of the decade. Don’t say it out loud — because Looney took pains to emphasise that … [Read more...] about Don’t say it out loud, but BP is back into petroleum
Pandemic, loan waivers, slowing growth increase states’ debt. Find out those with high burden
Pandemic-related spending, farm loan waivers and slowing growth are among the reasons which have increased states’ debt over the last few years, according to a parliamentary response. “As per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) report… States’ outstanding debt has shown a gradual upward movement inter alia due to implementation of Ujjwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY), farm loan waivers, pandemic-related revenue losses, additional expenditures and growth slowdown,” Pankaj Chaudhary, the minister of state in the ministry of finance, said. “However, the RBI has informed that States have been regularly servicing the State Government Securities,” he added. States’ finances have been under the spotlight amid an ongoing debate on freebies. States in India are allowed to borrow from the bond market but there is a cap on how much they can borrow, linked to their gross domestic product. States have also enacted their Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, the compliance to … [Read more...] about Pandemic, loan waivers, slowing growth increase states’ debt. Find out those with high burden
Korean companies offer money, donations to earthquake-hit Turkey, Syria
Doosan Bobcat's excavator to be used for disaster relief in Turkey [DOOSAN GROUP] Korean companies are sending donations and equipment to Turkey and Syria as part of emergency relief efforts following a massive earthquake that resulted in more than 7,000 deaths. Doosan Group announced Wednesday that the corporation will send around 1.25 billion won ($1 million) worth of Doosan Bobcat's construction equipment for disaster relief in Turkey. Doosan plans to promptly deliver the equipment, with the support of a local contractor, to be used for rescuing people and restoring basic infrastructure such as roads and buildings. The equipment to be delivered includes skid loaders and excavators to remove debris and portable power generators and lighting equipment to be used at sites with no electricity. "We hope these can provide practical help in disaster relief and damage repair," a spokesperson for Doosan said Wednesday. Doosan Group has provided its equipment and donations to … [Read more...] about Korean companies offer money, donations to earthquake-hit Turkey, Syria
Room cafes blamed for corrupting teen morals
A room cafe in Daejeon investigated by the police on Tuesday [DAEJEON METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY] “Room cafes,” often referred to as “multi rooms,” are becoming a problem among teens in Korea. Room cafes refer to businesses that are disguised as cafes that offer snacks and drinks, but have spacious private rooms equipped with televisions and mattresses. These facilities were initially intended to provide a space for people to fully rest, but as these rooms have beds and even locks installed, they have become a cheap hotel for many. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family requested local authorities to crack down on room cafes last week as teenagers should be banned from using or working at such facilities, according to the Youth Protection Act, arguing that the establishments are closed spaces that could induce physical contact and sexual arousal. The hallway of a room cafe in Daejeon that was inspected by the police on Tuesday [DAEJEON METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY] … [Read more...] about Room cafes blamed for corrupting teen morals
Lisa Vanderpump On Being Her Own Boss, Reality Television Today And Her Expanding Business World
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin For over a decade, reality television star Lisa Vanderpump has brought a memorable sense of elegance and style into our homes. From her nine seasons on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to her ongoing reign with Vanderpump Rules , Lisa has effectively utilized her notoriety to now be able to create the projects that matter most to her today. “I’ve got to a stage in my life where everything has to be a passion project,” Lisa, 62, tells me over tea at her vibrant “Villa Rosa” home in Beverly Hills. “I’ve done so many different things that now I find that I am motivated by something that excites me. I love design. My design partner [ Nick Alain ] is here now. We have two new big projects coming up. We’re designing two new restaurants that have a deadline and nothing is as motivating as a deadline. I’ve just opened Paris Casino in Las Vegas, which we presented to them and they fell in love with our visuals. … [Read more...] about Lisa Vanderpump On Being Her Own Boss, Reality Television Today And Her Expanding Business World