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Wednesday, May 16, 2007
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Chrysler Sale
Daimler sold 80% of its troubled Chrysler division to Cerberus Capital Management, a private equity firm that specializes in restructuring struggling companies. It's been a bumpy road for Chrysler since it merged with Daimler in 1998. The brand never attracted car buyers the way executives hoped. In 1998, profits were close to $5 billion. Last quarter, losses were nearly $2 billion. And then, there's the $18 billion liability in health care costs for retirees. And those figures are likely part of the reason why the price for Chrysler is only $7.4 billion. Daimler bought Chrysler nine years ago for $36 billion!
The acquisition raises a number of questions about the companies, the deal itself and the future of the auto industry in northern Ohio. For some answers, Rick is joined by Richard Dekaser Chief Economist with National City Bank and Bob Ebert, Professor of Economics, at Baldwin Wallace College.
NPR: Can Private Investors Fix Chrysler?
Cleaning Up the Mess
Last July a major flood devastated parts of Painesville, in Lake County. Homes were flooded and while most have long since cleaned up and resumed their lives, some who lived in two condo developments are still trying to clean up the mess - both literally and figuratively. The city and state are involved as are insurance companies, condo ownership groups and developers. It's a real mess - and not just the kind caused by water, mud and river debris. Why all the delays and what, eventually, will come of all this? Rick Jackson spent some time in Painesville to find some answers.
The News Herald: Help with recovery from flood gets closer
Local volunteers announced creation of Tri-County C.A.R.E. (Compassionate Assistance & Response after Emergencies) an inter-faith/inter-agency steering committee made up of dedicated volunteers working in a collaborative manner to address the long-term needs of flood victims in Ashtabula, Geauga and Lake Counties. To contact a case worker for assistance call 1-866-876-1957.
Mentoring vs Thug Life
Violence in Cleveland, particularly the number of youth killing other youth, has left residents and officials asking, “what influences tomorrow’s future to turn towards crime?” The music industry has taken a lot of blame for glorifying inner-city turmoil. Cleveland leaders want to fight back, Khalid Samad of Peace In the Hood believes mentorship is the answer. Ronnie Dunn, an assistant professor at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Studies at Cleveland State University agrees that the answers lie within involvement - and that involvement should begin early on.
The Plain Dealer: New battle against gangs
Big Brothers Big Sisters
WireTap Magazine: Why Gang Intervention Doesn't Work
Department of Justice: Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative (Word doc)
Peace In The Hood, a local organization dedicated to peace, justice and empowerment will hold a community summit on May 19, 2007 at Cuyahoga Community College Metro Campus. The summit is part of a day long event called Brotherhood and Sisterhood By Any Means Necessary Mentoring Initiative. The morning event will begin at 9 a.m. and will last until 1 p.m. It will feature workshops entitled “From Gangstahood to Brotherhood,” “Hip Hop, Who’s Got It Twisted,” and “Brotherhood and Sisterhood By Any Means Necessary.” For more information call Peace In The Hood, 216-538-4043.
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