| Stars Partake in Elephant Project Auction
Broadway, film, and TV stars have been posing for photos with elephants for a charity project called the Elephant Project to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Celebrities including Felicity Huffman, Kristin Chenoweth, and Julianne Moore, have been posing with an elephant beanie baby and signing specialized Elephant Project cards in order to create items for auctions. Rounds of auctions are held every few months, with each celebrity package consisting of an 8x10 photo of the celebrity and an elephant, an autographed card, and an elephant beanie baby.The current round of auctions began on April 15th and 16th and will end on April 22nd and 23rd. At this time, forty celebrity packages have been placed on eBay in hopes of raising over a thousand dollars by the end of the round.The Elephant Project was created in July 2006 by 16-year old David Niederhoffer, who wanted to create an organization to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association after his grandfather passed away from Alzheimer's disease.
Speculation surrounding DoubleClick bidding war continues
Following last weeks rumor regarding Microsoft bidding to acquire DoubleClick, Internet giant Google is now rumored to be bidding for the online advertising services provider. Google must now step in and make sure they keep Microsoft out of the DoubleClick buy at all costs, said Mark Simon, vice president of industry relations for Did-it Search Marketing, New York. We do not comment on market rumor or speculation, said Jon Murchinson, a Google spokesperson. Although Google is not ready to talk about the bidding war, people in the industry have a lot to say. Google's main benefit is defensive, Mr. Simon said. They keep MSN out and protect its relationship with AOL. If Microsoft wins, then it will be serving ads through DoubleClick in AOL properties.
Italy confirms Alitalia bidding shakeup
ROME, April 2 (Reuters) - The Italian government confirmed a shakeup in prequalified bidders for airline Alitalia on Monday, including the addition of Russian carrier Aeroflot (AFLT.MM: Quote, Profile, Research). It also confirmed that two of the bidders previously shortlisted separately, U.S. private equity fund TPG [TPG.UL] and MatlinPatterson, have joined forces and that Italian investment bank Mediobanca (MDBI.MI: Quote, Profile, Research) will make an offer with them. The interested parties had until April 2 to announce additions or changes to previously shortlisted bidders. ((Rome newsroom +39 06 8522 4350; fax +39 06 854 0568; rome.newsroom@news.reuters.com)) (C) Reuters 2007. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution ofReuters content, including by caching, framing or similar means, is expresslyprohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters.
La Tasca bidding war hots up as Tchenguiz trumps rival’s offer
THE bidding war for tapas themed restaurant chain La Tasca intensified yesterday after the consortium led by property magnate Robert Tchenguiz again raised its offer to trump rivals, Tragus. The news sent shares in La Tasca up 2.5%, or 5p to close at 203p, with analysts predicting a further ratchetting up of the bid price. Iranian-born Tchenguiz cranked up his offer 6% to £104.2m yesterday, the equivalent of 200p-a-share. That tops a 192p-a-share bid last week from the restaurant group Tragus, which is owned by private equity firm Blackstone. .
Hartselle resident named Daily Point of Light
Over the past six years, Murphy has been an active member of Families and Children Experiencing Separation (FACES), a non-profit United Way Agency, Its mission is to meet the needs of Morgan County's abused and neglected children.Murphy has been an active member for six years and is currently serving as president. She has been involved with many other charitable organizations and when she came on board with F.A.C.E.S., she said she knew this was where her heart and time belonged.She is also a wife and mother of two boys as well as owner of Regal Employment where she works full time.Murphy has involved her employees in reaching out to help in the community. They have a sibling group of four foster children as their special friends. They provide special things for all holidays and birthdays to let these children know that someone else cares for them.She also helped her employees sponsor a large family at Christmas.
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