  Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport Post Number: 363 Registered: 11-2005 |
Tony Pieroni, will there be any "big news" in the article? | ||
Southen Member Username: Southen Post Number: 254 Registered: 08-2006 |
If he had wanted to spill anything he would have already. | ||
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport Post Number: 364 Registered: 11-2005 |
So, I was reading an old news article on the Red Wings possible new arena and it said that the city gave a deadline of August 14 to say whether Olympia are going to improve the Joe or build new. To add to the speculation, all of us who said that there would not be an announcement til Dan and Mike could do a joint announcement could be true. Can't wait to read that news article. Hoping for tomorrow. | ||
Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 1416 Registered: 01-2005 |
Alright I'm back after a long respite. Tomorrow? I've read the above posts...what is all the hype about? | ||
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus Post Number: 1752 Registered: 06-2006 |
Rbdetsport: what was the source of that article? I find this funny if true... City: "You guys have until August 14th to tell us what your plans are or we'll...um...sorry, we got a little carried away there...please don't leave...we'll give you anything!" | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 9689 Registered: 10-2003 |
thejesus - I believe from past info that that is a deadline in the lease contract on the Joe. I don't believe that it is an arbitrary strong arm tactic but something that is in the current lease between the Wings and the city. | ||
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport Post Number: 367 Registered: 11-2005 |
Detnews- although I just realized I may have worded my statement wrong. But this is what gave me that idea..... My bad, August 16th. "The Aug. 16 deadline is expected to set in motion intense deal-making and negotiations that will involve the future of Cobo Arena, Joe Louis Arena -- the home of the Red Wings -- and how much money the state, city and taxpayers are willing to toss in to subsidize a new Detroit hockey arena." http://www.detnews.com/apps/pb cs.dll/article?AID=/20070618/S PORTS0103/706180381 | ||
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport Post Number: 368 Registered: 11-2005 |
Harmonie, are you still on your hangover... What happened at the party last night? | ||
Pjazz Member Username: Pjazz Post Number: 69 Registered: 04-2005 |
Anyone wonder how Quickens profit sheet is in the past month or so, since home sales have been decreasing? I hope it doesn't affect there move. | ||
Wazootyman Member Username: Wazootyman Post Number: 236 Registered: 02-2006 |
Word is that Quicken has had a hiring freeze for a couple of weeks. Also: http://money.cnn.com/news/news feeds/articles/djhighlights/20 0708031150DOWJONESDJONLINE0007 02.htm I wouldn't hold your breath regarding a Quicken move. Hell, who knows if they'll even be around in a year. Things are not good. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 2039 Registered: 02-2007 |
What's interesting is that NONE of this mess was happening as bad to Quicken until they thought about moving Downtown. | ||
Quozl Member Username: Quozl Post Number: 1113 Registered: 07-2005 |
I am bummed out this has happened. Urb, if you would be ever so kind as to pass me the fire from last night so I can take care of business it would be greatly appreciated. Q | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 1289 Registered: 04-2006 |
American Home (AHM) , which was the country's tenth largest mortgage lender, said it's cutting its employee base from over 7,000 to approximately 750 Damn, I had to make sure I wasn't reading the Onion. That's crazy! They aren't laying off, they're closing up shop. Smells fishy to me... | ||
Kid_dynamite Member Username: Kid_dynamite Post Number: 168 Registered: 06-2007 |
iheartthed, our whole industry is taking a MASSIVE beating right now. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 2040 Registered: 02-2007 |
"Urb, if you would be ever so kind as to pass me the fire from last night so I can take care of business it would be greatly appreciated." Sorry, I don't support your use of Crack/Cocaine. | ||
Iheartthed Member Username: Iheartthed Post Number: 1291 Registered: 04-2006 |
>iheartthed, our whole industry is taking a MASSIVE beating right now. So I hear. But still... That's over 90% of the company being laid off. | ||
Scottr Member Username: Scottr Post Number: 656 Registered: 07-2006 |
quote: only your own?  (Message edited by scottr on August 03, 2007) | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 2041 Registered: 02-2007 |
^^^You must be on some too if you think that. | ||
Scottr Member Username: Scottr Post Number: 657 Registered: 07-2006 |
i wasn't serious, urb, hence the smiley. calm down, it was just too tempting to ignore. I still think we'll see a combined announcement. i didn't put that much stock in a Aug. 1st date, (although admittedly, i was hoping), but the lease being up on the Joe gives us a date for that decision. I seriously think that if a lease renewal on the Joe or a move to the burbs is announced at that time, we won't hear anything about quicken either. | ||
Quozl Member Username: Quozl Post Number: 1114 Registered: 07-2005 |
Hate to disappoint Urb, but I have never used crack or coke. | ||
Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 1418 Registered: 01-2005 |
The American Home thing is worrisome, but I wouldn't go having a funeral just yet. Gilbert seems like a really smart guy. Even if they are suspending hiring now (as Wazootyman says)and having a rough patch, it doesn't mean they are going to stay that way. Businesses have ups and downs and the smart ones plan for the long haul. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 2043 Registered: 02-2007 |
Hey Quinn, are you still going to open Qwiggen inside his headquarters :-)? | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 2044 Registered: 02-2007 |
"Hate to disappoint Urb, but I have never used crack or coke." Whatever. You must be on something (even if it's Smoking). | ||
Kid_dynamite Member Username: Kid_dynamite Post Number: 169 Registered: 06-2007 |
Quinn...there will be no new hirings until at least december. | ||
Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 1419 Registered: 01-2005 |
Urb...absolutely. Kid...that sucks bad. Still stick to my thoughts that they will move nonetheless. Do you work there? Did they make this announcement? Is it official? (Message edited by quinn on August 03, 2007) | ||
Quozl Member Username: Quozl Post Number: 1116 Registered: 07-2005 |
Sorry Urb, I do not smoke either. I am simply HIGH on the rebuilding of my great hometown and beautiful city that is called Detroit. It is a very intoxicating delight to see Detroit rise from the ashes of the 1967 rebellion and subsequent exodus of citizens and business. Calm down Urb, we are on the same side here good buddy. I am not the enemy Urb, I am simply your good neighbor that you have yet to meet. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 2045 Registered: 02-2007 |
I'll admit, I was never a Coke person either, I always did Pepsi and Faygo more. However, I always did the Smokin' BBQ. Too bad you haven't experienced it yet. You must try it. ;-) | ||
Quozl Member Username: Quozl Post Number: 1117 Registered: 07-2005 |
I've been to Slows BBQ and some joint on Fenkell called Lees Texas Style BBQ, is it better? I loved Vernors, especially the way it tickled the inside of my nose. | ||
Kid_dynamite Member Username: Kid_dynamite Post Number: 170 Registered: 06-2007 |
I do Quinn. No moving announcement has been made, but no new hires for the time being is true. | ||
Jelk Member Username: Jelk Post Number: 4521 Registered: 10-2003 |
quote: In fact I've heard he's the smartest guy in the room. http://tinyurl.com/2rchft |
