| Evidence of industry 'greening' at AIME 2008
A strong showcase of environmentally friendly products at the tradeshow for the business events industry next month is further evidence of the rapid 'greening' of the industry. Leading the charge is the event itself, AIME 2008, held in Melbourne on 19 - 20 February, which has announced it will be Australia's first Climate Neutral(tm) exhibition. The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, an exhibitor and the event's venue, will showcase its new Melbourne Convention Centre, which is the first convention centre in the world to have achieved a '6 Star Green Star' environmental rating. Some of the environmental features include a black water recycling plant, solar panels, energy saving controls on lighting, and having smart air conditioning. Another leading international venue to feature at AIME, the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, also has an extensive environmental program.
Trane Reports 2007 Record Results, Provides 2008 Outlook
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trane Inc. (NYSE: TT) today announced fourth-quarter income from continuing operations (Trane Air Conditioning Systems and Services) of 32 cents per diluted share, down from 36 cents a year ago. Fourth-quarter 2006 results included a benefit of 10 cents related primarily to the sale of some operations in Australia and tax items. Adjusted income from continuing operations was 33 cents per diluted share, up 27 percent from 26 cents a year ago. Adjusted income excluded various costs and benefits that are detailed in the financial charts that follow this text. Sales from continuing operations were $1.82 billion, up 14.2 percent (up 11.9 percent in local currencies). Both the company's former Vehicle Control Systems (WABCO) and Bath and Kitchen segments are classified as discontinued operations.
ALLHIPHOP NEWS RUN DOWN
He actually said that he wanted to “post" it, but I really understand what he was saying. Anyway, he is going to Australia for something. I wonder what his passport looks like.
BIGGIE MOVIE UPDATE
I heard Jamie Hector is going to be cast in the new Biggie Movie. All of you that watch “The Wire" know that Jamie plays the cold blooded Marlo from the show. Man, that dude is ruthless on that show. I'm hearing that Jamie will be playing Biggie's best friend, D-Roc. We'll see how this develops.
HELP PUN'S KIDS!
I don't know the full status of Pun's kids and family, but I heard an interesting bit of info.
Former Scottsdale apartment complex in limbo
A downtown Scottsdale apartment complex that was slated to be razed for a high-rise condo project continues to sit dark and vacant, leading to speculation that the owner is looking to unload the property. International Capital Partners of Scottsdale purchased the former Orchidtree Apartments in late 2006 and evicted the tenants last year because of costly air-conditioning repair issues. The company did not say the 10-acre site at the southeast corner of 68th Street and Camelback Road is on the market, but would not rule out that a sale could take place. Should the opportunity arise to sell rather than redevelop, well consider it, said James Petersen, ICPs marketing director. But at the present time, we continue to view Orchidtree as an incredibly important redevelopment piece to the future of downtown Scottsdale.
Munters the humidity expert
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