Admin | February 27, 2011
By Alan Collins BIRMINGHAM (WBRC) – Days before Governor Bob Riley left office, he sent almost $8 million in BP funds to the attorney generals office. Part of the money would go to cover litigation involved in fighting electronic bingo. A memo from the Legislative Fiscal Office confirms the transfer. According to the Office of [...]
Admin | February 27, 2011
There was a time in commercial real estate when having a national retail chain, like Borders Bookstore, as a tenant was considered a safe investment. Not so anymore. That message was delivered loud and clear Feb. 16 when the Michigan-based chain announced it will close 200 bookstores as part of a restructuring and Chapter 11 [...]
Admin | February 27, 2011
Ah, Valentine’s Day. The one time of year that presents a plethora of teddy bears, boxes of chocolate, flowers and heart-shaped objects. While I am a closeted fan of cheesy gestures, there is definitely a fair share of people who hate the so-called holiday and all that it entails. Valentine’s Day has become a controversy [...]