Friday, May 18, 2012
Deal gives a value of about $1.5 billion to the Facebook rival.
Facebook isn’t the only Silicon Valley social networking company making news, according to a report in Business Week. On Thursday, the same day Mark Zuckerberg’s company announced it had raised $16 billion in the biggest IPO by a technology company, Rakuten, the Japanese e-commmerce giant that owns the Aliso Viejo-based e-commerce site Buy.com, announced it is leading a group to invest $100 million in the up-and-coming Internet sharing site Pinterest. The deal gives a valuation of about $1.5 billion to Pinterest, which allows people to share pictures with their friends, comment on those pictures, and more. It's unclear if Rakuten will be brokering a deal for Pinterest to link with its various e-commerce sites, however, a portion of …
The solar-powered Orange County Green Fair showcases luxury electric vehicles, whale-tail-shaped tortilla chips and other eco-friendly items.
Encased in a heart-shaped box, sheets of yellow paper with little green specks were displayed prominently at the buygreen.com booth. They originated from an elephant, or more precisely the animal’s excrement, before being repurposed into decorative gifts called Ellie Pooh Paper. “The Ellie Pooh paper is pretty unique,” said Nicole Roach of buygreen.com, which aims to become the Amazon.com of green products. “It is definitely a big seller.” Ellie Pooh Paper was one of hundreds of items -- from whale tail tortilla chips to a luxury electric car -- on display during Thursday’s Orange County Green Fair in Santa Ana. While larger companies like Home Depot, Whole Foods, Southern California Edison and Google helped sponsor the event, smaller …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Time Out Tavern and Nightclub offers residents a variety of entertainment options.
Time Out Tavern & Night Club is home to the only public pool tables in Aliso Viejo and maybe the most diverse group of customers. It is the 10-year anniversary of Time Out Tavern in Aliso Viejo. The bar and nightclub offers more than 25 varieties of beer, VIP couches, dance floor and a facility open for weddings, birthday parties, business meetings and other gatherings. Tavern owner HD Manesh managed a bar while in college. After a career as an electrical engineer, he wanted to find a job that supported all of his passions. “I like people. I like sports. I like entertainment. This job combines them all,” he said. Week at a glance Time Out Tavern features a variety of entertainment options including a nightclub on the weekends, major …
Saturday, May 12, 2012
The per-gallon rate jumped 4.9 cents Friday and 6.1 cents today, Saturday.
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Saturday, May 12
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in the Southland jumped more than a dime in the last two days, according to the latest Auto Club survey. In Orange County, prices jumped up 4.9 cents Friday and 6.1 cents today, Saturday. The Orange County average is now $4.323, which is 11.7 cents more than a week ago, 8.2 cents higher than one month ago and 8.1 cents greater than one year ago. The price went up 4.3 cents Friday and 6.1 cents today in Los Angeles County, and now sits at $4.337. Today's increase was the biggest daily jump since Feb. 23, according to Jeffrey Spring of the Automobile Club of Southern California. The average price is 10.8 cents more than one week ago, 6.9 cents higher than one month ago and also 6.9…
Last-minute gifts for Mother's Day will make a sweet surprise for Mom.
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Saturday, May 12
Mom! The woman who sacrificed her beauty sleep for you, quiet dinners, her career, weekends in Vegas with her still-single girlfriends, all because she had to unbuckle car seats, unfold complicated strollers, and change your dirty diaper in the fitting room. This mom deserves a medal for years of endurance, but the Olympics are still months away so let's do a little shopping in the meantime for the mom in your life. The Mod Mom: For the fashionista, whose fashion ensembles get more likes on Pinterest than the six kittens cuddled in a basket, head over to Kate Spade at Fashion Island to buy her one of their newest Palm Beach poolside inspired handbags. There are many to choose from ranging from $198-$498. The I Need My Cup of Coffee …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Encore Suites business partners help big and small business owners grow their companies.
The 65 offices within the Encore Offices in Aliso Viejo, which are regularly filled to 100 percent capacity, are home to a range of businesses. From one-person “home grown” businesses to Fortune 500 industries that telecommute from the office, Encore Executive Suites and Business Center owner, Deb Walls, and Diane Kampner, vice president of sales and marketing, said they always see something new in the works with their clients. “A 150 square foot office could represent one whole company,” Kampner said. Walls and Kampner have worked together for 20 years. Together they operated six business suites locations and were in charge of the sales, marketing and leasing. After selling their Los Angeles locations, the two women stayed up to date …
The Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce steering committee holds first community meeting.
The steering committee for the proposed Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce held their first meeting Wednesday, welcoming 71 interested individuals and business professionals. Wednesday morning’s breakfast gathering at Cosmo’s Italian Kitchen in Aliso Viejo outlined the mission of the steering committee and asked for the participant’s suggestions. With a mission to encourage economic prosperity within the city, the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce hopes to work closely with city officials to create more jobs. “The core for economic development is jobs. We need to create a vehicle for businesses of all types,” said Bob Bunyan, member of the AV Chamber of Commerce steering committee. The steering committee, which includes volunteer members of the…
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
CEO John Lynch says: “Miles to go before we sleep.” Club member confirms ‘final talks’ remark.
Updated at 5:25 p.m. May 9, 2012 U-T San Diego is in “final talks” to buy The Orange County Register and 24 community newspapers it owns, according to a witness to the announcement and a reported confirmation by the U-T publisher. John Lynch, CEO of U-T San Diego, reportedly told the Downtown San Diego Lions Club on Tuesday that his “multiplatform media” company is near finalizing purchase of the Pulitzer Prize-winning daily based in Santa Ana. Also in the deal would be Coast magazine and associated local newspapers in Orange County. At 1:10 p.m. Lynch told Patch via email: “No confirmation of anything other than we would like to expand and are looking at all other newspapers in Southern California. Miles to go before we sleep.” But a …
This week’s Aliso Biz Talk asked local business owners what services, experiences or business opportunities they feel are lacking in Aliso Viejo. See the responses from Time Out Tavern & Night Club, Aliso Foreign Car and Cosmo's Italian Kitchen. What business services would you like to see in Aliso Viejo?
The order comes after a national scare, in which 14 people were infected with a strain of Salmonella across nine states.
Following a national dog food recall Tuesday, a California based pet food manufacturer, Solid Gold Health Products for Pets, Inc., also issued a recall for some of its products. The original recall order was issued by Diamond Pet Foods after the Centers for Disease Control reportedly linked the contamination to several brands of dog food produced at their Gaston, SC. plant. A total of 14 individuals were infected with an outbreak strain of Salmonella Infantis in nine states, according to the CDC. At least 12 brands of dry dog food are impacted and only certain batches are being recalled on a voluntary basis. For more on what specific brands are being targeted for recall, visit the company’s web site byclicking here. People can be infected…
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9:24 am on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Joel - Ok, the one thing I cannot seem to get a clear answer on is exactly what is being written off as an expense. Is this whole debate over whether the oil companies are using LIFO or FIFO cost accounting methods, or are they allowed under the tax code to write off imaginary expenses (aka subsidy). I am with you on everything except this: "The hole now has a million dollars less gold in it, so … more ›