- Oct 06 Sun 2013 13:03
鏃爣棰
- Oct 06 Sun 2013 12:59
奐鑫集團二代徐盟傑 狂戀鋼鐵人 收藏逾百萬元 盼擁東尼•史塔克堅強信念
奐鑫集團第二代長子徐盟傑狂熱著迷鋼鐵人,儲存收藏總值超過上百萬元公仔,最欣賞的就是東尼•史塔克對熱愛事業的專注,這次他扛起父執輩投資的第1間美式連鎖店Krispy Kreme年底開幕重任,5年要展10家門市,打造屬於他自己的史塔克成果。 採訪╱王郁倫 攝影╱林林 電影《鋼鐵人》人氣夯,主人翁東尼•史塔克是個科技發明家,意外接下父親遺留創立的史塔克企業,從紈�子弟轉換身分,成為勇於承擔捍衛者使命的英雄。東尼•史塔克的科技業二代身分,引起同為二代的徐盟傑共鳴,期望能有鋼鐵人堅強的意志力,跟堅定做一件事的使命感,讓自己也能在父執輩的肩膀上,專注自己熱愛的事業,注入創新能量。 3、4年前開始收藏 《鋼鐵人》徐盟傑每部都看過數次,如數家珍,甚至電視重播都不放過,3、4年前他開始迷上收藏模型,結果愈收愈多,目前至少超過240隻鋼鐵人模型,而壞蛋角色更不計其數,鋼鐵人周邊商品也已滿櫃,收藏金額保守估計破百萬元。為了天天可以抓時間欣賞,徐盟傑家中客廳有大落地玻璃展示櫃,陳列全都是3年來海內外收羅到的珍藏,其中不乏限量逸品,3幅版畫分別全球限量200幅跟450幅,是他花高價搶標的戰利品。其中他最喜歡的,是1對由香港設計師Fool’s Paradise設計師款的胖胖鋼鐵人系列作品,全身跟手腳透過吸鐵連結。 代理商會幫忙留貨 另外,他也收集了真人尺寸頭盔3個,其中2款各是全球只有200及500個的限量品,為了怕頭盔氧化變色,還幫他包膜,唯恐顏色失真,頭盔3年前入手1個售價300美元,現在已翻漲2.5倍。訪問當天家中剛好一批從美國訂的公仔到貨,滿客廳都是待拆紙箱,除了靠幾家熟識的代理商或網站如SideShow或Big bad Toy Store會幫忙留新貨,也會自己上eBay或Amazon留意標的。不只公仔模型,只要鋼鐵人相關商品如帽子、T恤、悠遊卡、圍裙、剷子、製冰器、鉛筆筒、香水,都是他鎖定收集領域。 將朝劇組道具進攻 接下來還想收集的方向?徐盟傑笑說,現在想朝進階邁進,收集劇組拍賣的道具或真人比例的鋼鐵人模型,但這樣的話,可能得租個倉庫擺放了。徐盟傑收藏的其中1只鋼鐵人,手上剛好拿著甜甜圈,他笑說自己很愛甜食,國一赴美當小留學生,與Krispy Kreme結緣得早,對門市擺放的自動化生產設備印象深刻。父親跟叔叔從事機械製造業,更愛美食,從小耳濡目染,對這兩者都不陌生,大學念完電機轉念金融碩士,不只是自我的期許,也是希望能為家族企業貢獻心力。徐家愛美食,作風樸實,徐盟傑也有二代少儲存倉的務實作風,除了上網收集模型,現在幾乎全心投入Krispy Kreme台灣創始店展店中,夜晚下班後只能花10分鐘在家中櫥櫃前欣賞一下自己收藏心血,喚起自己心中那份捍衛家人打拼的熱情。 從小酷愛吃甜引進美國KK甜甜圈 科技業跨界投資餐飲業風潮正熱,第2代接棒操盤例子不少,主要就是二代年齡背景抓得住消費者的口味,Krispy Kreme(KK)登台,鎖定的正是20~35歲的消費客層。徐盟傑從小赴美求學背景,除了讓他成為對美國總部溝通窗口,更是因為他酷愛甜食,知道台灣人的口味特性。科技業跨足經營連鎖餐飲正值熱頭,燦坤投資日法坊,安鈦克董事長李益昌近期也投資千萬,在東區開設西班牙風味點心餐廳,矽品董事長林文伯則投資匠樂日本料理、奐鑫代理美國經典甜甜圈品牌Krispy Kreme,目標台灣5年內開10家店,第1家店位於信義區,60~70坪規模,是徐盟傑至少看了70~80個據點後才找到的。 代理目標5年10家店 由於美國總部是上市公司,對門市機器動線規劃都有制式要求,徐盟傑除需往返跟美國總部溝通,也需自己實地市場觀察、數據分析、風險評估、說服董事長跟總經理,並建立自己的經營團隊,讓他從是Krispy Kreme忠實粉絲的角色,轉換成經營者角度。徐盟傑從小酷愛吃甜,從豆花到甜甜圈都是最愛,為觀察分析Krispy Kreme各國代理狀況,徐盟傑看過很多國家的Krispy Kreme經營狀況,他期望台灣的Krispy Kreme不只有老美感覺,還要注入日本柔和、溫暖的調性,口味也會微調適合台灣不愛太甜的偏好。Krispy Kreme台灣代理目標是5年10家店,對徐盟傑而言,如同全新事業的開始,也是創新的機會,他表示,並不在意展店數目,更在意的是如何分享美食概念,介紹好吃的外國美食到台灣,而Krispy Kreme將只是他想法的第一步。 【美國Krispy Kreme小檔案】 上市公司:紐約交易所上市公司定位:甜甜圈連鎖餐飲品牌產業地位:美國第2大甜甜圈品牌創辦人:Vernon Rudolph創辦時間:1937年營業額:1.01億美元(2012年1月底)資料來源:Krispy Kreme 【徐盟傑小檔案】 英文名:Jack家中排行:老大,有一個妹妹年齡:1981年11月(32歲)星座:天蠍座婚姻狀況:已婚,一女學歷:美國聖荷西州立大學電機系、金融碩士經歷:奐鑫業務、荃鴻股份有限公司(台灣Krispy Kreme)董事長特助興趣:收藏鋼鐵人模型及周邊商品資料來源:記者採訪整理迷你倉最平
- Oct 06 Sun 2013 12:53
大鱷
軍火商與銀行這兩個行業,self storage看似風馬牛不相及,但以下兩套電影告訴大家,他們最喜歡合作,在世界政治上興風作浪,一同吃大茶飯。The International世界上有很多銀行唔止想賺錢,還希望賺取與新興國家或倒台政權的友好關係,方便日後發展地下業務,借錢給他們買軍火,甚至提供一條龍服務,索性與軍火商合作,直接向他們提供軍事援助。國際刑警打擊有關行動,並派出臥底放蛇,卻給銀行高層揭穿,無聲無息將臥底暗殺,之後刑警接觸每一個線人,他們就會被暗殺,就連在政界甚有影響力的人亦不能例外,最後國際刑警決定要以非法手法,誓要鏟除殺死同袍的銀行高層。如果你有看過宋鴻兵著的《貨幣戰爭》一書,就會發現書中以陰謀論手法講述國際銀行家過去幾百年的惡行,正與本片不謀而合,至於是真是假,大家自行判斷mini storage!《絕對陰謀》State of Play本片由Russell Crowe及Ben Affleck擔綱演出,星味濃,亦是出於劇情需要,因為演員功力小一點便無法將片中由政治與感情交割互動擦出的火花引爆。飾演年輕有為的美國參議員是Ben Affleck,他正調查軍火商與政府的幕後交易,但女助手忽然被謀殺,矛頭自然直指軍火商,但同時傳媒又揭發他與女助手有染,令事件變得更複雜。於是他找由Russell Crowe飾演、現為報紙記者的舊同窗出謀獻計,但這位舊同窗原來一直與自己太太有染,找他協助只是迫不得已。當記者深入調查之後,才發覺女助手原來是軍火商的臥底,而她的臥底身份又早已被老友悉破,究竟誰想殺人滅口呢﹖但報館老總限定凌晨截稿,記者只剩極少時間查出真兇。李智偉 逢周日見報迷你倉
- Oct 06 Sun 2013 12:51
勸退
5日14時,平潭流水碼頭,一艘開往東庠島的客船停靠在碼頭邊,不時有遊客上船,準備前往島上露營。東庠島是平潭一個小島,每逢假期,不少遊客會到東庠島上露營。昨日,其中一批6名從福州來的遊客帶著帳篷上船,準備上島露營。“颱風雖然還沒登陸,但是風浪會慢慢加大,在小島上露營比較危險,你們還是找個旅館住下吧……”在流水邊防官兵的耐心勸導下,他們放棄了上島的打算。據瞭解,一些遊客以為颱風還沒登陸,影響不大,還想上島露營。為此,邊防派出所官兵來到客船,向遊客通報颱風信息、發放防台宣傳單,及時將所有想去島上露營的遊客都勸阻上了岸。mini storage
- Oct 06 Sun 2013 12:48
如果銀行肯借
與朋友笑語人生,self storage有人提及如果銀行肯借,在這短暫人生中借它幾千萬,過富豪生活,每月只還利息。到臨老申請破產,或者早登極樂,連還款都不必。反正一生空的來,空的去,買空賣空。北方話叫「空手套白狼」,用人家的錢,白享受了幾十年榮華富貴。笑罵由人,身後事,有誰知?大家認為此法甚好,前提在於「如果銀行肯借」。沒有人借給你,一切白講。借給你,先決條件是有穩定高收入,再加高尚社會地位,譬如是個高級公務員之類。銀行巨頭見狀打恭作揖,巴結惟恐不及,超額借款當然不成問題。就有個前政務司長,年薪三百五十萬,卻貸款高達六千萬。平mini storage出沒於超級富豪圈中,平起平坐,極盡奢華,拉頭馬,住豪宅,飲極品紅酒。退休之後,還款出現困難,被申請破產,物業可能被拍賣,但錢就還不起,正所謂「錢就冇,命就一條」,還是個七十三歲的無業漢,看來貸款將成一筆爛帳。嘆了幾十年,他以後頂多不坐的士而已,那麼多富豪朋友關照,看來照樣馬照跑舞照跳,一切如常。破產也是一種社會地位的象徵,沒人借過鉅款給你,就沒有還不起錢的問題,也就沒有申請破產的問題。有人肯借鉅款,證明曾經風光過。放眼看世界,大堆人模人樣的富豪,有多少正靠貸款在撐場面。誰能笑到最後,是空心老倌,還是銀行?迷你倉
- Oct 06 Sun 2013 12:46
借屍還魂
麵店阿姨跟那邊的熟客說:平日已不夠車坐了,存倉現在少了一間公司怎麼辦?政府應該給他們多點錢嘛!簡單的加減法是最易理解的,多一家公司就多一些車,少一家公司就少一些車,這筆數好計,卻不一定是現實,可是很多人只求好計,現實太複雜不好理解不如食多個包。於是很多人都會利用一般人喜歡易理解,一加一等於二,不是A就是B的習慣,散佈一些簡單化、極端的、卻容易被理解的歪理,例如說不建核電�就沒電用,例如說不填海就沒屋住,例如說少一家巴士公司就會沒巴士坐,例如說要經濟增長,便要犧牲生活素質,反過來說就是一拍兩散。而事實上綠巴出現以來,公車服務有否提升過大家有目共睹,而誤點、交通意外頻生、市民不滿司機態度等,究竟是巴士不足的問題?還是城市規劃、公交管理上出了問題?但“規劃”、“管理”這兩組詞又太複雜了。社區觀光化是西灣湖夜市的邏輯借屍還魂,政府這邊廂說西灣湖沒條件搞夜市,那邊廂就對引流入社區來大動作,難道社區內又有條件承受大量旅客?單單一個大三儲存,就讓塔石廣場到連勝馬路一帶的居民痛苦不已,隔一兩周就有一次因旅遊巴而起的交通事故,每天都有無數停在民居、商舖門前不熄匙噴臭煙的旅遊巴,一個夏天我便目睹不只兩次醫院救護車被一整列旅遊巴擋著去路,只能悲鳴無法進退,這不是一個社區夠不夠寧靜的問題,是社區生活素質、社區安全的問題。為了爭取一般市民的認同,拋出一個“經濟增長、寧靜社區只能二選一”的驚人口號,聰明卻並非事實,說這些話的人不是沒出過國或沒讀過書沒常識,只是利益當前,因為經濟增長寧願放棄市民應有的生活素質,放棄澳門的核心價值。小小一條高園街,大三巴的旅遊車都沒法處理好,居民�的可以信任政府能制定承載更多旅客的政策?當大批旅客湧入生活社區時,我們�的承受得了?澳門社區文化、歷史的確值得推廣,讓旅人深度探訪,但這種深度文化旅遊的方式從來都不是由上而下的官方行為,是由旅人自行發掘、體驗,一旦被官方規劃,便猶如一個觀光模型,生活當中的居民便要讓路給主流觀光服務與消費。踱 迢self storage
- Oct 06 Sun 2013 12:40
雲上旅程:呈坎八卦村上
車子在「呈坎」村頭把大家放下,文件倉那天天氣極好,有些遊人,但不擠擁。翻翻背景資料,這原名叫龍溪的地方,有指已達1,800年歷史,它叫八卦村就是因為整條村是以易經陰陽布局,四周有山有水,講到風水極好,人傑地靈;最響噹噹的就是羅氏家族第8世祖羅汝楫兩個兒子羅頌和羅愿,兩個都當了官,為村爭光!依家就賺人仔爭光!來此村為的就是古老建築,當中有宋、元、明、清古屋,以明朝建築最多。對於我們來自城市的傻瓜來說,古屋內的天井、大小廳、木家具、華麗雕刻,就令人看個不停,拍個不停!單單在進村前公廁旁之老房,已玩了一小時!之後又忍不住到荷塘小橋拍一大爛餐才正式進村!很喜歡這村,是因存倉它�面還住滿真實的居民,有些把自己的家當成小商店、小食店,這倒是好事,遊客可真實體會明朝建築內貌,其中一間房子之廚房,主人家放了張木�,在煎�當地著名之毛豆腐,於是我們就坐下,吃了一碟毛豆腐,喝�他們兩公婆自己做的豆漿。跟他們傾談起,才了解到呈坎的名氣相對其他古村,其實不大,所以遊人也不多,太熱或太冷時近乎無遊客,在我心中覺得這反而是好事,因能保留原貌。好像這小豆腐店,用的就是古老廚房,沒有翻新、很有風味。廚房堆滿大大小小的古物來向遊人售賣,我問:「是你們本來用的嗎?」「不!都是收回來的!」他們真老實。我看中一個古老酒壺,因怕重無買,現在真有點後悔!(明天續)儲存
- Oct 05 Sat 2013 14:36
SUN搞作:雙DOUBLE (9/20)
第九章:林肯與甘迺迪臨別時,self storage車門「啪」一聲給關上,賴志達右手敲敲車窗,陳凡會意降下玻璃。「謝啦,我車子下次再拿去修,也記得送我一程哦。」賴志達順直被縐起了的襯衫:「別想太多,林浩還不過是個孩子嘛。」「嗯…」陳凡隨意應道。「早點回家吧,你老婆還在家�等�你吃飯呢。」賴志達揮手告別。朋友背影消失在他家大廈的某個轉角處。陳凡嘆了口氣,把車頭大燈扭開,左手撥了個指揮燈。銀灰色的奧迪A3轉出路面,在一盞又一盞的橘紅色光圈下駛過。駕駛中的陳凡不禁想起朋友的話,往擋風玻璃上方抬頭望去,天空某處,雲層上端的某個國度�,上帝真是在恥笑自己嗎?除了城市霓虹燈所引致的光害,在那厚壓雲塊上,就只有一片漆黑。「很晚回來哦,學校事情很繁忙嗎?」回家後,妻子阿茹把菜翻熱端出。「嗯哼,學校的事情還好,沒太忙。」陳凡喝一口湯,蓮藕章魚豬骨:「那個賴志達,他車子剛好壞了,我就載他回家,話多了也談久了。」陳凡刻意沒提林浩的事情,畢竟阿茹是個疑神疑鬼的典型小女人,這種事一旦告訴她,阿茹不是害怕得趕緊找個師傅回來做一場法事,就是認為自己因為學制改革、學校壓力過重而弄至精神失常。「哦,是阿達啊。」聽到老朋友的名字,阿茹完全沒在意,只隨意撥過頭去看電視:「好久沒見到他了,有空也找他和小美一塊喝茶吧……」飯後,阿茹一邊削蘋果皮,一邊看�電視屏幕�的肥皂劇,陳凡把碗洗後,便隨便胡扯一句:「還有一點習作沒改完。」關門走進書房�。他把窗也一併關好,開啟空調,從手提包�取出Macbook,小心放在迷利倉黑色的櫸門書桌上,按出Chrome的搜索引擎。他忽然有種感覺,也許世界上某些角落,某些人也曾遇過類同的人生經驗,兩個素不相識的人,他們的人生軌�竟匪夷所思的互相對稱�。陳凡心想,透過互聯網,該能把他們都找出來。看�空白搜索引上的游標,一下一下閃爍�,陳凡卻不確定該從哪方向開始調查。陳凡嘗試敲入「輪迴」、「前世今生」、「宿命」等字眼,卻大失所望,搜尋出來不是連至幾部日本鬼片的宣傳網站,就是一些台灣佛教團體的主網,說�六道輪迴的因果報應故事。陳凡勉為其難地看了一會,很快又即把分頁關了。「不,不應該去搜這些。」陳凡猛按backspace,把寫下的都刪掉:「不,『輪迴』只是我給這事情的名字,『宿命』只是賴志達給予的個人意見,這都不夠客觀……」陳凡弓直身子,從另一個角度再次搜尋,在游標後再次敲打:「兩個人,人生,巧合」陳凡皺眉,不確定這般含糊的關鍵字搜尋,到底有用不?半秒後,結果出現。陡然間,陳凡被搜尋列表的第一個網站吸引�,就連呼吸也不自覺的急促起來。「這底到是……」陳凡滑鼠一按,Chrome界面滑進一個全新分頁,顯示出兩張黑白人像照。身為老師的陳凡當然認得他們是誰,卻萬萬想不到,這樣的搜尋結果會關係到這兩個歷史人物……「林肯、甘迺迪,兩人相隔百年的謎樣巧合!」(待續)Pizza新進網絡小說寫手;喜歡看故事,喜歡講故事;著有懸疑長篇《那夜凌晨,我坐上了旺角開往大埔的紅van》。逢星期六、日見刊.facebook.com/lostonaredminibus自存倉
- Oct 05 Sat 2013 14:19
四川海螺溝景區一道路塌陷 大人小孩被困
URL:.chinanews.com.cn/sh/2013/10-04/5344772.shtml 華西都市報:“冰路突然塌方,self storage一小孩掉下去,4個多小時才救出來。”2日,多名網友在微博報料並求助,在海螺溝景區冰川舌觀景台附近的一處道路發生塌陷,至少一名大人和一個小孩被困。在網友隨後發佈的微博中稱,已有救援人員參與救援。 2日下午兩點過,多名網友通過微博反映,海螺溝景區冰川舌觀景台附近的一處道路發生塌陷,至少一名大人和一個小孩被困,同時發出求助信息。隨後在網友發佈的微博中,景區救援人員趕到現場參與救援。截至昨晚7點30分記者發稿,海螺溝景區仍未對此事發表回應,網友反映路段傷亡人數不明。 目擊 地面突然塌陷 大人小孩被困 2日下午5點,網友@繪�夢發佈微博稱:“今天海螺溝景區內的冰川舌觀景台附近,有4人被陷冰洞,其中3人被救起,在我們離開景區時,還有一名兩歲小孩不知道有沒有被救起。”前日下午,經記者搜索,超過5名遊客通過微博發佈了海螺溝景區地陷人員被困的消息。 據網友@請叫我凡媽看到的情況,事發地點是冰川舌觀景台附近的一條土路,前方沒有爬山的階梯,但也並沒有禁行的標誌,部分遊客從這裡向下走去看冰川,周圍並沒有管理人員。 從網友發佈的現場照片看,事發地並非一處正規路段,凹陷約成30度的緩坡周圍佈滿碎石,坡下就是一條可以觀看冰山的地方。網友@請叫我凡媽說,2日下午兩點左右,這條路上一處地面突然塌陷,至少有一名女性和一個孩子掉進了塌陷的地面中。 從網友@魯元海2日下午3點在微博上發佈的現場圖片看,已有身穿綠色背心的工作人員正在現場救援。 救援 徒手刨土施救 被困者被救出 “冰路突然塌方,一小孩掉下去,4個多小時才救出來。”據網友在微博上記錄,事發後大約4小時左右,被困人員被救援隊相繼救出。從網友@菜菜_925發佈的現場照片看,一名頭戴花色兒童帽的小孩被救出後,工作人迷利倉用滑竿準備將他抬起來,送到山下搶救,因孩子身上蓋著被單,無法判斷年齡。 據目擊者稱,事發時海螺溝一直下著小雨,救援過程中,救援隊員先是用手刨,後來又找來了繩索等工具進行營救。在挖掘被困小孩的過程中,甚至有搜救隊員因為徒手刨土,雙手鮮血淋漓。此間遊客已被禁止經此地觀看冰川。 據網友@繪�夢說,昨天離開景區時,她曾向景區工作人員詢問過地陷中被困人員的傷亡情況,但景區工作人員並未答複。 昨日上午,華西都市報記者依據海螺溝景區管理局官方網站留下的辦公室電話核實事故的傷亡情況,電話一直處於忙音狀態。記者隨後又撥打了網站上標注的另 @繪�夢:今天海螺溝景區內的冰川舌觀景台附近,有4人被陷冰洞,其中3人被救起,在我們離開景區時,還有一名兩歲小孩不知道有沒有被救起。 @魯元海:現在冰川舌觀景台事發現場已有身穿綠色背心的工作人員正在現場救援。一咨詢電話,工作人員稱一切以官方網站的公告為準。但截至昨日下午6點30分,網站上並未針對此事掛出任何公告,截至7點30分發稿時,事故的傷亡情況仍然不明。 新聞鏈接 突遇地陷受傷 不要隨意移動 據媒體報道,此前海螺溝景區附近地質活動都未對該地造成影響,景區數百家賓館(農家樂)也都未受到損害,旅遊秩序井然。據專家介紹,地質塌陷是在岩溶發育區域,由於自然原因等導致地下水位下降,打破原有地質平衡而誘發。如果在山路上發現地面鼓起或者有小型坍塌,能夠看到環形裂痕,並聽到土石塌陷的聲音就需要即時避讓。如果地陷之後沒有及時跑開,受傷後不要隨意移動,大聲呼救,冷靜地等待救援,有可能越掙扎就陷得越深。 華西都市報記者 崔燃 互動方式 1、在華西都市報官方微博相關微博中留言評論,或私信@華西都市報; 2、撥打華西傳媒呼叫中心96111; 3、進入華西都市網新聞頻 道(http://news.huaxi100. com/),在相關文章中點擊“參與話題”進行討論。自存倉
- Oct 05 Sat 2013 13:55
Mayoral candidates pitch selves at forum
Source: Albuquerque Journal, N.迷利倉M.Oct. 04--Five of the seven candidates running for Santa Fe mayor made campaign pitches to the Northern New Mexico Central Labor Council on Wednesday night, but the union group held off on making an endorsement.No major issues or disagreements among the candidates emerged, as some touted their pro-labor credentials and others highlighted their records or platforms.The event, one of the first group forums of the campaign, wasn't built for political fireworks -- the candidates didn't face off in a debate. They spoke separately, each given five minutes to tout themselves followed by 10 minutes of questions.Mike Archuleta, the labor council's president, said a similar forum will be held for city council candidates on Nov. 6, and the Labor Council would likely decide on its endorsements for both the city council and mayor at that time.'Tiger' AbeytaRoman "Tiger" Abeyta, currently director of the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Fe, was first up. He told the group about how he rose from humble beginnings on Santa Fe's south side to become Santa Fe County manager, starting at the county as a dog catcher.Abeyta touted his experience with labor, saying five county departments were represented by unions. He said his philosophy in collective bargaining is to strive to make it a win-win situation for both sides. "One thing I learned is you have to open the books and be honest," he said. "You can't hide anything."Abeyta was asked about the county jail moving from being a privatized to a county-run operation while he was manager. He said there were problems with the jail when he took over as county manager. "We thought it was in the best interest to wipe the slate clean and run it ourselves," he said.Abeyta said he runs the nonprofit Boys and Girls Club like a business, but government can't be run that way. He said privately run public services are motivated by profit, and companies are more apt to try to cut corners.Patti BusheeCity councilor Patti Bushee began by saying that she believed she was the most labor friendly and progressive candidate.She pointed to her experience in city government, saying she has a track record battling wasteful spending and has advocated for transparency in government, has supported the living wage ordinance and would speak out against privatization of public services. Bushee said she saw privatization as a way for companies "to get in the back door" of government.Bushee noted that she twice voted in favor of a "community workforce agreement" law, which would have required union labor on major city projects. When it was pointed out that she also voted to repeal it, Bushee explained that she was in favor of the concept and worked to include language that would make it better. "It had to do with that I was afraid the jobs would go to Albuquerque," she said. "Once I was assured that it would be local jobs, I voted for it."In the final council vote, Bushee voted against repeal. Fellow mayoral candidate Rebecca Wurzburger voted for repeal, saying not enough work had been done to bring all sides together before the law was initially passed.Bushee also took the Democrat leadership in the Legislature to task for backing down on a "hold harmless" subsidy for cities in a tax package approved this year. She also said Republican Gov. Susana Martinez gained a political advantage in the tax deal that led to a corporate tax giveaway. "Democrats did that," she said.Rebecca WurzburgerWurzburger described herself as a results-oriented person who carries an "extremely progressive agenda" for the city.She said she's giving up her council seat to run for mayor because she felt her experience would benefit the city and that she would be a "proactive, passionate leader."She said she loves getting things done for Santa Fe and noted that she's served on the council when the Buck-man Direct Divers自存倉on water facility was built, the Santa Fe University of Arts and Design was established with city help to replace the former College of Santa Fe, and the city developed its first water budget. She also said she's fought for affordable housing and to create and protect jobs.Wurzburger said the city needs to look for ways to increase revenue. "We need more money," she said. "We can no longer focus on cut, cut, cut."Wurzburger said a highlight of her last two years on the council was "getting the word out that New Mexico was still in the film business." When the state cut back on filming incentives , she traveled to film festivals in Utah and Texas to lobby film executives. "It really worked," she said. "It showed how you could get people with diverse interests to come together and make things happen."Michael D'AnnaWearing a cowboy hat, Michael D'Anna distinguished himself as a maverick in the mayor's race. A night auditor at a Motel 6, D'Anna has no previous political experience, which he said was beneficial. "I would make the hard decisions some people won't like, but I'm willing to do it," he said.D'Anna, a New York native who said he spent 25 years in the music industry in marketing and promotion, said he understands business and what it takes to create revenue. He said Santa Fe should be aggressive toward courting the music industry. Music goes hand-in-hand with the well-established film industry, and it wouldn't take much for record companies to establish "virtual offices" here, D'Anna said.He also talked about the problems homeless people face. In his hotel job, he said, he sees first-hand their needs, as well as alcohol and substance abuse issues."That's what's driving me to run for this position," he said, adding that a goal of his is to provide a facility to provide the homeless with food and shelter and resources they need to get back on their feet.D'Anna acknowledged he is the underdog in the mayor's race. "But I'm from New York. It's never over till it's over," he said, quoting former Yankees catcher Yogi Berra.Javier GonzalesThe final candidate interviewed was Javier Gonzales, former chairman of the state's Democratic Party. In keeping with his former party role, Gonzales veered from local issues to criticize Gov. Susana Martinez, saying she spent too much time out of state and catering to the interests of the Koch brothers.Outlining his platform, Gonzales said the city needs to get serious about stimulating jobs that offer good wages; invest in arts, culture and tourism; refocus efforts to benefit business to help generate gross receipts tax; and promote education to provide students "with a pathway up, not out."Gonzales said Santa Fe has an incredible opportunity to grow its green economy and suggested the city ought to pursue the development of a community solar farm. He also said that the city should set aggressive benchmarks for curbing fossil fuels.Gonzales talked about the deterioration of the middle class, saying that while costs for goods and services go up, family incomes have remained stagnant. "We have to grow our way forward and build the middle class, and we have to be straight and honest about how we grow forward," he said.Responding to a question about unions, Gonzales said the city needs to be straight and honest with employees. It all starts at the top with the mayor, he said, but it takes a continuous commitment from both sides for collective bargaining to work. "You need to be transparent about how decisions are made," he said. "You have to deal straight. You can't deal behind closed doors."Two candidates, Councilor Bill Dimas and activist Margaret Josina Campos, did not attend Wednesday night's meeting.Copyright: ___ (c)2013 the Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, N.M.) Visit the Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, N.M.) at .abqjournal.com Distributed by MCT Information Servicesmini storage