Chipotle Will Plant a Free Burrito in Your Lunch Bag to Celebrate Earth Day
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This Earth Day, April 22, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) will reward eco-friendly customers with a free burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos if they purchase a Chipotle-branded repurposed billboard bag from Chipotle’s online store, store.chipotle.com, between now and April 14. Chipotle will donate all of its proceeds from the sale of the bags to the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.
WSP Appoints Sector Leader for Unconventional Gas
PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Environmental and sustainability consultancy, WSP Environment & Energy announces the appointment of John Romano as the Director – Energy Resources focusing on the unconventional gas sector. He will be responsible for directing our team of experts in providing cutting-edge solutions and services to the Exploration & Production (E&P) and Midstream Energy companies active in developing the Marcellus and Utica shale gas resource.
John brings 24 years of experience in engineering, environmental management, permitting and planning to WSP’s team focused on the unconventional gas sector. Prior to joining WSP, he served as the Vice President for the Oil and Gas Division for SCE Environmental Group where he was responsible for building business and managing projects in the Marcellus/Utica Shale region with E&P companies. He managed staff in the construction of permanent waterlines; oversaw a staff of E&S inspectors in the provision of Chapter 102 compliance inspections for pad sites weekly; developed solid waste disposal plans for well cuttings and water resource reclamation and treatment logistic plans; and led a team of contractors in reclamation of pad sites and a 16-mile gas pipeline.
Douglas Kent, Vice President of Avnet Velocity, to Present at the Integrated Business Planning Summit
PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Avnet, Inc. (NYSE:AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that Douglas Kent, vice president of Avnet Velocity, will present a keynote session at the Integrated Business Planning Summit on March 30, 2012, in Miami, Florida.
Fuel in a Bottle Power Shots Power Up with AJ Allmendinger
Fuel in a Bottle Power Shots Power Up with AJ Allmendinger
NASCAR Racer Likes to Recharge in Minutes, Run Stronger For Hours
CHARLOTTE, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Long known for his high-energy style, Penske Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup driver AJ Allmendinger has been named as Brand Ambassador for a new brand of Energy and Protein power shots, Fuel in a Bottle ™. In addition to benefiting from the energy and protein boost that Fuel in a Bottle power shots provide, Allmendinger will be part of the brand’s marketing efforts through advertising and point of purchase placements.
“We are excited about Fuel in a Bottle power shots because they offer TWO different types of high-quality fuel people are looking for, at a price they can afford”
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“Everybody knows that no matter what I am doing–driving, training, or even just talking–I bring a little bit of extra energy to it!” said Allmendinger, who will be keeping up a regular schedule of media appearances during the 2012 NASCAR season. “I know that keeping up my intense workout regimen can be the key to success. So it’s pretty much a natural thing for me to team up with Fuel in a Bottle, and I am excited to be part of this campaign. Between the races, training, and all the travel that make up the NASCAR season, I am glad to have Fuel in a Bottle power shots in my back pocket to count on this year.”
“AJ’s high-energy is something people can really identify with and he will be a great asset for our Fuel in a Bottle power shots,” said BYB Brands President Norm George.
Fuel in a Bottle power shots are the only ready-to-drink shots that offer two types of fuel consumers need for their day — Energy and Protein. Fuel in a Bottle Energy shot provides a quick energy boost in convenient 2-ounce liquid form. It is packed with B Vitamins, is sugar free and has zero calories. Fuel in a Bottle Protein shot is loaded with 25g of high quality protein and essential amino acids that your body needs — in a 2.5 ounce power shot — eliminating the hassle of messy protein powders or shakes. Both varieties of Fuel in a Bottle allow consumers to ‘Recharge in minutes. Run stronger for hours.’™
“We are excited about Fuel in a Bottle power shots because they offer TWO different types of high-quality fuel people are looking for, at a price they can afford,” says George.
Fuel in a Bottle Energy and Fuel in a Bottle Protein are now available throughout the Southeastern United States. They can be purchased in convenience retail stores, health-food stores, and other specialty retail outlets. Fuel in a Bottle power shots are the latest products rolled out by BYB Brands. The company’s other beverages include Tum-E Yummies Fruit Flavored Drinks, Country Breeze Tea and Bean & Body Coffee.
Natixis Global Asset Management Survey Explores Why Many Americans Don’t Save for Retirement
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Amid concern about Americans’ level of preparedness for retirement and other long-term financial goals, a survey of 463 investors commissioned by Natixis Global Asset Management (NGAM) found that even many affluent people aren’t sure how much they need to save, say they lack money for investing and prefer to spend today rather than save for tomorrow.
Pamela Geller on FOX News Discussing NY TImes Hypocrisy
The media has been all over the story of the NY Times hypocrisy in favoring Islam while criticizing Catholism. Mark Steyn at NRO here, Daily Caller here, Volokh here, Business Insider here, Human Events here, Catholic Online here, the uber-left, Soros-funded Think Progess is in a tizzy. You will notice that in the Think Progress piece they never mention the anti-Catholic ad or Times inconsistency. But they could not have missed them as those are the central aspects of the story. So they know. This proves that Think Progess intentionally misleads its readership. The New York Times Rejects Anti-Muslim Advertisement makes it sound as if Geller just wanted to run an anti-Islam ad out of racistislamophbicantimuslimbigotry.
I have been inundated with interviews all morning on shows all over the country and a few from Europe. And so when FOX news called, I was unable to make it to the studio, but I was able to fit in the phone interview in this video. Note FOX’s take on the story. They do not address the motive, the fear, the sharia behind the New York Times’ craven hypocrisy. Instead they focused on the inconsistency of the Times accepting one ad and rejecting another, without clearly explaining why or the reasons for explaining the reasons for the inconsistency which accords with FOX’s increasing tendency not to address this subject matter at all.
Megyn Kelly refers to our ad as an anti-Islam ad. It is not. It is a rebuttal ad. New York Times accused of Catholic bashing, double standard on religion FOX News, Published March 15, 2012 The New York Times is being accused of having a double standard when it comes to questioning religion, after it ran an ad calling on Catholics to leave their church, but nixed a nearly identical ad aimed at Muslims. The newspaper published an ad from Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation on March 9 which asked Catholics, “why send your children to parochial schools to be indoctrinated into the next generation of obedient donors and voters?” The ad went on to call loyalty to the faith misplaced “after two decades of sex scandals involving preying priests, church complicity, collusion and cover-up going all the way to the top.” But when Pamela Geller, a blogger and executive director of the American Freedom Defense Initiative and Stop Islamization of America, offered the same $39,000 for the Old Gray Lady to run an ad making a similar appeal to Muslims, the newspaper passed. “This shows the hypocrisy of The New York Times, the “gold standard” in journalism, and its willingness to kowtow to violent Islamic supremacist intimidation,” Geller told FoxNews.com. Geller said her anti-Shariah ad was designed to mimic the anti-Catholic. In calling on Muslims to quit their religion, the ad asked “Why put up with an institution that dehumanizes women and non-Muslims … [do] you keep identifying with the ideology that threatens liberty for women and menaces freedom by slaughtering, oppressing and subjugating non-Muslims… Join those of us who put humanity above the vengeful, hateful and violent teachings of Islam’s ‘prophet.’”
Stephen F. Meyer is the President and CEO of Welch Allyn
SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Welch Allyn, a leading global provider of medical diagnostic products and solutions, today announced it has appointed Stephen F. Meyer president and chief executive officer, effective April 16, 2012. Meyer enters this new role having previously served as executive vice president and chief global business officer, responsible for overseeing and advancing Welch Allyn’s global customer-facing efforts, as well as delivering revenues internationally.
Logitech Names Bracken P. Darrell President
FREMONT, Calif. & MORGES, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) today announced that Whirlpool EMEA leader Bracken P. Darrell will join Logitech as president, effective April 9, 2012. Reporting to Guerrino De Luca, Logitech chairman and chief executive officer, Mr. Darrell will assume responsibility for research and development, sales and marketing, manufacturing, supply chain, IT, human resources and legal functions. The company’s finance organization and LifeSize division will continue to report to Mr. De Luca until January 1, 2013, at which time Mr. Darrell will succeed Mr. De Luca as chief executive officer.
Announcing Rio+Social: Social Media & Technology to Take Historic UN Conference to a Global, Digital Level
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the world’s attention turns to Rio+20, the UN’s Conference on Sustainable Development taking place this June in Brazil, the organizations that produce the acclaimed Social Good Summit each fall in New York, announced today an innovative partnership and special event called Rio+Social.
“Every minute, social media and technology is opening doors for new, young voices to participate in and shape the ongoing international development debate”
