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Trump’s Business Troubles and Triumphs By Anna Sale / Bob Hennelly Before Donald Trump’s visit to Boca Raton last weekend stoked the enthusiasm of his Tea Party fans, the Sunshine State was already a power center in the Trump universe. Florida’s home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club, Trump Grande, and Trump Hollywood, so it’s not surprising that it figures into Trump’s pre-campaign campaigning. Indeed, his political fortunes may come down to a 12-block section of downtown Tampa. That’s where a convention center, a federal courthouse and an abandoned lot all sit, within easy walking distance from each other. The empty lot was to be home to Trump Tower Tampa, a 52-story luxury apartment project that went bust. A trial is scheduled in December at the federal courthouse, in a lawsuit that Tower investors have brought against Trump to recoup some of the money they lost in the failed project. And a few blocks away is the St. Pete Times Forum, where the eventual Republican victor (whoever that may be) will claim the nomination in August 2012. As Donald J. Trump fuels speculation that he wants to be the one making that nomination speech, it’s worth a look at the business record he’s made a central part of his pitch. He has been wildly successful and made lots of money on his own projects. Other money has been made on “Trump” projects where he did nothing but sell the rights to his name. He’s also had spectacular failures, leading to bankruptcy court and investor lawsuits, and when that happens, the blame flies.  Read the entire article on WNYC.org @99GR81

Trump’s Business Troubles and Triumphs

By Anna Sale / Bob Hennelly

Before Donald Trump’s visit to Boca Raton last weekend stoked the enthusiasm of his Tea Party fans, the Sunshine State was already a power center in the Trump universe. Florida’s home to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club, Trump Grande, and Trump Hollywood, so it’s not surprising that it figures into Trump’s pre-campaign campaigning.

Indeed, his political fortunes may come down to a 12-block section of downtown Tampa.

That’s where a convention center, a federal courthouse and an abandoned lot all sit, within easy walking distance from each other.

The empty lot was to be home to Trump Tower Tampa, a 52-story luxury apartment project that went bust. A trial is scheduled in December at the federal courthouse, in a lawsuit that Tower investors have brought against Trump to recoup some of the money they lost in the failed project. And a few blocks away is the St. Pete Times Forum, where the eventual Republican victor (whoever that may be) will claim the nomination in August 2012.

As Donald J. Trump fuels speculation that he wants to be the one making that nomination speech, it’s worth a look at the business record he’s made a central part of his pitch. He has been wildly successful and made lots of money on his own projects. Other money has been made on “Trump” projects where he did nothing but sell the rights to his name. He’s also had spectacular failures, leading to bankruptcy court and investor lawsuits, and when that happens, the blame flies.

 Read the entire article on WNYC.org

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US Secret Service Super Weapon

Ever wonder what the United States Secret Service has in one - or more - of those black SUVs that accompany the President?

In order to ensure the survival of their protectees, the USSS embraces a doctrine of overwhelming firepower in response to active threats.

The video above provides a snapshot of the type of weapon available to the USSS if needed. 

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