Massive regulation overhaul going to President Barack Obama
By Adam Lyons in : Adam@Champion, News // Jul 15 2010
The vote to end debate was 60-38, the minimum needed to overcome a filibuster. But that ensured that the bill has the votes for final passage, which could come later Thursday.
At a thud-inducing 2,300 pages, the legislation is designed to …(continued)…
Continue ReadingU.S. Green Building Council issues LEED Gold certification to Mountain Ranch Marketplace
By Adam Lyons in : Adam@Champion, News // Jul 15 2010
The Mayor of Goodyear, Jim Cavanaugh expresses his pride of the accomplishment and combined efforts of Kitchell and Newland Communities as he states, “As the first LEED Gold certified project in Goodyear, Mountain Ranch Marketplace has established a new standard …(continued)…
Continue ReadingHumility – Modesty
By Ricky Lyons in : Culture Thoughts // Jul 14 2010
Is there a difference between humility and modesty? I think there is. There are many definitions of humility. From a business perspective many tend to use Jim Collins’ definition as described in his book Good To Great (www.JimCollins.com) which is …(continued)…
Continue ReadingFDIC given unlimited investigative authority on banks
By Adam Lyons in : Adam@Champion, Legislation, News // Jul 13 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal bank regulators have agreed to give the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. unlimited authority to investigate banks, clarifying the agency’s power that was in question during the financial crisis.
The FDIC’s board on Monday …(continued)…
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