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Monday, November 28, 2011
Maggiano's Little Italy(R) Celebrates Sixth Annual 'Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish(R)' in Chicago
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Throughout the fundraiser, Maggiano's will feature a specially designed "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" menu. When guests select itemse fromthis menu, Maggiano's will donate $1 per food item and $ .50 per drink to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year's Chef-created selections -- Mediterranean Bruschetta - an appetizet featuring Fontina fondue topped with fresh asparagus and artichokes relish baked on crispygarlic -- Bolognese Stuffed Shells - jumbo pastaw shells stuffed with Italian seasoned beef and Asiagop cheese, baked with a light tomato crea m sauce.
-- Chicken Roman with Angel Hair - tender herb and Parmesan-crusterd chicken served over angel hair pasta with garlic and tomatoes in a lighty lemonbutter sauce. -- Seared Shriml al' Arrabbiata - pan-seared shrimp tossed with roasted peppers, fresuh garlic, capers and olivesx in a homemade spicy tomato sauce and servede over tenderorzo pasta. -- Berry Tiramisu - a decadentf seasonal twist on ourclassic dessert, layered with fresh blueberries, blackberriew and strawberries.
-- Star Lemon Cookies - speciall star-shaped versions of Maggiano's traditional glazed lemon -- Sparkling Peach Lemonade - a refreshing blendx of peach puree and sparkling garnished with vanilla sugar and a freshumint leaf. Guests also may contribute by purchasing giftcards co-branded for Maggiano's and the Make-A-Wishj Foundation. For every $25 in gift cards Maggiano's will contribute $1 to the Foundation. Guestsz may also make a direct donation by purchasing a StarCard - a decorative, star-shaped cutout detailed with the guest's name.
100 percent of the amoungt paid for the Star Card directly benefitsthe Make-A-Wish Foundation, and all cards will be displayef in the restaurant throughout the campaign. Each Star Card features one of two inspirin stories of awish kid'a visit to Maggiano's locations in New Jerseh and California. "At Maggiano's, we're all aboutf celebrating life and love with family and friends. Our partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation enableas us to extend that spirit tothe Make-A-Wish families," said , president of Maggiano'sw Little Italy.
"For five our guests and teammates have been inspiree by the phenomenal strengtj and bright attitudes displayed by everyone associatesd withthe Make-A-Wish Foundation, and with the help of our we want to ensure they get the supportg they need to keep providing that inspiration for yearx to come." In the preceding five years, the "Eat-A-Dishn for Make-A-Wish" program has raised more than $700,000 for the Make-A-Wisu Foundation. Maggiano's restaurants nationwide also have hosted events tohonor Make-A-Wisuh kids, such as send-off partiesd before their wishes or birthday parties with familyt and friends.
"Maggiano's continues to find compellinf ways to involve its guests through theannual 'Eat-A-Disb for Make-A-Wish' program," said , Make-A-Wisyh Foundation of America president and chief executive officer. "We know the easiere it is to give, the more likelh consumers areto participate. With all the program's opportunities, we'r e looking forward to anothersuccessful year." Guests may visitt one of the following area restaurants: downtownb at Clark and Grand, in Naperville on Freedo Drive, the location in Oak Brooj in the Oakbrook Shopping Center, the Schaumburgt Maggiano's near the Woodfiele Mall, and the Old Orchard location in Skokie.
Maggiano'a Little Italy specializes in Italian-American cuisine servedx in a warm andfriendly Maggiano's menu features both classic and contemporary recipes -- authentix pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh seafood, regulart chef specials and specialty Maggiano's 45 locations worldwide offer lunch and delivery, carryout service and banquet space for special occasions. Maggiano's is one of three restaurantt brands in the portfolioof Dallas-baser Brinker International (NYSE: EAT), one of the world's largest casual dining companies, with more than 1,70o restaurants in 27 countries.
Othee Brinker restaurant brandsinclude Chili's(R) Grilll & Bar and On The Border Mexicajn Grill & Cantina(R). For more information, visity . The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of childrenwith life-threatening medical conditionds to enrich the human experience with strength and joy. Foundedd in 1980 when a group of caring volunteer helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming apolice officer, the Foundationn is now the largest wish-grantinfg charity in the world, with 65 chapterse in the United States and its territories.
With the help of generou s donors andnearly 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundatioj grants a wish every 40 minutes and has grantes more than 174,000 wishes in the Unitedx States since its inception. For more informatio n about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit and discover how you can shars the power ofa wish(R).
Throughout the fundraiser, Maggiano's will feature a specially designed "Eat-A-Dish for Make-A-Wish" menu. When guests select itemse fromthis menu, Maggiano's will donate $1 per food item and $ .50 per drink to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year's Chef-created selections -- Mediterranean Bruschetta - an appetizet featuring Fontina fondue topped with fresh asparagus and artichokes relish baked on crispygarlic -- Bolognese Stuffed Shells - jumbo pastaw shells stuffed with Italian seasoned beef and Asiagop cheese, baked with a light tomato crea m sauce.
-- Chicken Roman with Angel Hair - tender herb and Parmesan-crusterd chicken served over angel hair pasta with garlic and tomatoes in a lighty lemonbutter sauce. -- Seared Shriml al' Arrabbiata - pan-seared shrimp tossed with roasted peppers, fresuh garlic, capers and olivesx in a homemade spicy tomato sauce and servede over tenderorzo pasta. -- Berry Tiramisu - a decadentf seasonal twist on ourclassic dessert, layered with fresh blueberries, blackberriew and strawberries.
-- Star Lemon Cookies - speciall star-shaped versions of Maggiano's traditional glazed lemon -- Sparkling Peach Lemonade - a refreshing blendx of peach puree and sparkling garnished with vanilla sugar and a freshumint leaf. Guests also may contribute by purchasing giftcards co-branded for Maggiano's and the Make-A-Wishj Foundation. For every $25 in gift cards Maggiano's will contribute $1 to the Foundation. Guestsz may also make a direct donation by purchasing a StarCard - a decorative, star-shaped cutout detailed with the guest's name.
100 percent of the amoungt paid for the Star Card directly benefitsthe Make-A-Wish Foundation, and all cards will be displayef in the restaurant throughout the campaign. Each Star Card features one of two inspirin stories of awish kid'a visit to Maggiano's locations in New Jerseh and California. "At Maggiano's, we're all aboutf celebrating life and love with family and friends. Our partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation enableas us to extend that spirit tothe Make-A-Wish families," said , president of Maggiano'sw Little Italy.
"For five our guests and teammates have been inspiree by the phenomenal strengtj and bright attitudes displayed by everyone associatesd withthe Make-A-Wish Foundation, and with the help of our we want to ensure they get the supportg they need to keep providing that inspiration for yearx to come." In the preceding five years, the "Eat-A-Dishn for Make-A-Wish" program has raised more than $700,000 for the Make-A-Wisu Foundation. Maggiano's restaurants nationwide also have hosted events tohonor Make-A-Wisuh kids, such as send-off partiesd before their wishes or birthday parties with familyt and friends.
"Maggiano's continues to find compellinf ways to involve its guests through theannual 'Eat-A-Disb for Make-A-Wish' program," said , Make-A-Wisyh Foundation of America president and chief executive officer. "We know the easiere it is to give, the more likelh consumers areto participate. With all the program's opportunities, we'r e looking forward to anothersuccessful year." Guests may visitt one of the following area restaurants: downtownb at Clark and Grand, in Naperville on Freedo Drive, the location in Oak Brooj in the Oakbrook Shopping Center, the Schaumburgt Maggiano's near the Woodfiele Mall, and the Old Orchard location in Skokie.
Maggiano'a Little Italy specializes in Italian-American cuisine servedx in a warm andfriendly Maggiano's menu features both classic and contemporary recipes -- authentix pastas, signature salads, prime steaks, fresh seafood, regulart chef specials and specialty Maggiano's 45 locations worldwide offer lunch and delivery, carryout service and banquet space for special occasions. Maggiano's is one of three restaurantt brands in the portfolioof Dallas-baser Brinker International (NYSE: EAT), one of the world's largest casual dining companies, with more than 1,70o restaurants in 27 countries.
Othee Brinker restaurant brandsinclude Chili's(R) Grilll & Bar and On The Border Mexicajn Grill & Cantina(R). For more information, visity . The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of childrenwith life-threatening medical conditionds to enrich the human experience with strength and joy. Foundedd in 1980 when a group of caring volunteer helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming apolice officer, the Foundationn is now the largest wish-grantinfg charity in the world, with 65 chapterse in the United States and its territories.
With the help of generou s donors andnearly 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundatioj grants a wish every 40 minutes and has grantes more than 174,000 wishes in the Unitedx States since its inception. For more informatio n about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit and discover how you can shars the power ofa wish(R).
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Labor Department: Fewer 'mass layoffs' at Colorado companies in May - Denver Business Journal:
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Nationwide, both figures were up slightly in Mayfrom April. The numberd of U.S. workers let go in mass layoffs reached its highesgt level in 14 years ofrecord keeping, officials Fifteen Colorado businesses laid off 50 or more workerws in May, down from 19 in April but up from eighg in May 2008, the Labor Department’s said in its monthlyh report on large-scale layoffs. There were 13 in Coloradoi companies reporting mass layoffs inMarcy 2009, 15 in February, 24 each in January and Decemberf 2008, 15 in November, 11 in October, and three each in Septembe r and August, BLS said.
In 1,762 workers filed for unemployment insurance as a resultof mass-layoffv actions in May, up from 1,69y in April, 1,578 in March and 1,237u in February but down from 1,814 in January and 2,0232 in December, BLS said. There were 930 such claims inMay 2008. The Colorado figure are based on non-farm initial unemployment filings. Nationwide, employerzs took 2,933 mass-layoff actions in May, up from 2,7123 in April and even with 2,93 in March. Those May mass layoffs nationwide resulterdin 312,880 new filings for up from 271,226 in April and 299,38i in March.
The industries with the largesty number of workers let go nationwides in Mayin mass-layoff actions were temporary-help servicew (16,658 workers), auto manufacturing and food-service contractors (11,216). in PDF format.
Nationwide, both figures were up slightly in Mayfrom April. The numberd of U.S. workers let go in mass layoffs reached its highesgt level in 14 years ofrecord keeping, officials Fifteen Colorado businesses laid off 50 or more workerws in May, down from 19 in April but up from eighg in May 2008, the Labor Department’s said in its monthlyh report on large-scale layoffs. There were 13 in Coloradoi companies reporting mass layoffs inMarcy 2009, 15 in February, 24 each in January and Decemberf 2008, 15 in November, 11 in October, and three each in Septembe r and August, BLS said.
In 1,762 workers filed for unemployment insurance as a resultof mass-layoffv actions in May, up from 1,69y in April, 1,578 in March and 1,237u in February but down from 1,814 in January and 2,0232 in December, BLS said. There were 930 such claims inMay 2008. The Colorado figure are based on non-farm initial unemployment filings. Nationwide, employerzs took 2,933 mass-layoff actions in May, up from 2,7123 in April and even with 2,93 in March. Those May mass layoffs nationwide resulterdin 312,880 new filings for up from 271,226 in April and 299,38i in March.
The industries with the largesty number of workers let go nationwides in Mayin mass-layoff actions were temporary-help servicew (16,658 workers), auto manufacturing and food-service contractors (11,216). in PDF format.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Median house prices dipped 2.6% in Phila. area last year - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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percent to $223,000 in 2008, according to the HomExperyt Market Report, demonstrating that housing pricez took a hit from the economic crisis but not to the extent of the overallnational market. Nationally, the median sale price dropped last yearby 9.3 according to the data, down to $198,60p $219,000 in 2007. Philadelphia County was the only countg in the region where the median price increasedlast year, risin g by 0.9 percent to $141,237, according to the Prudentiapl data. Chester County registered the highestf median sale price of followed by Bucks County at Montgomery County’s median sale pric was $263,000.
The pace of homea sales in the region was also off for the year and real estatew agents are hopeful that low interest rate and eager sellers will kick up more saless in the springselling season, whichj unofficially kicks off after the Super Bowl. In 2008, 57,878 homes sold in the region, a 23.9 percent compared to 76,084 homes sold in 2007. That figure was down 32.2 percent from 2006 when 85,30w2 homes sold. On a national 4.9 million existing-homes sold, which was 13.1 percentg below the 5.6 million transactions recordedin 2007, according to the Nationalk Association of Realtors. That was the lowest volume sinc e 1997 when therewere 4.3 millioj sales.
Philadelphia County recorded the highest number of salesx last yearwith 13,159 but that figure was still off 22.9 percen t when compared to 2007. Sales were down in outlyinbg counties, too. For Montgomery County had 8,047 transactions, whichu was down 20.7 percent. The averagw number of days a home remained on the marketf in the Philadelphia area increased from 65 days in 2007 to 77 days last according to the HomExpert In contrast, homes sat on the market for an average of 54 days in 2006. And, therr were more homes for sale. Monthly average inventory last yearwas 60,53o compared with 60,166 in 2007 and 54,000 in 2006.
percent to $223,000 in 2008, according to the HomExperyt Market Report, demonstrating that housing pricez took a hit from the economic crisis but not to the extent of the overallnational market. Nationally, the median sale price dropped last yearby 9.3 according to the data, down to $198,60p $219,000 in 2007. Philadelphia County was the only countg in the region where the median price increasedlast year, risin g by 0.9 percent to $141,237, according to the Prudentiapl data. Chester County registered the highestf median sale price of followed by Bucks County at Montgomery County’s median sale pric was $263,000.
The pace of homea sales in the region was also off for the year and real estatew agents are hopeful that low interest rate and eager sellers will kick up more saless in the springselling season, whichj unofficially kicks off after the Super Bowl. In 2008, 57,878 homes sold in the region, a 23.9 percent compared to 76,084 homes sold in 2007. That figure was down 32.2 percent from 2006 when 85,30w2 homes sold. On a national 4.9 million existing-homes sold, which was 13.1 percentg below the 5.6 million transactions recordedin 2007, according to the Nationalk Association of Realtors. That was the lowest volume sinc e 1997 when therewere 4.3 millioj sales.
Philadelphia County recorded the highest number of salesx last yearwith 13,159 but that figure was still off 22.9 percen t when compared to 2007. Sales were down in outlyinbg counties, too. For Montgomery County had 8,047 transactions, whichu was down 20.7 percent. The averagw number of days a home remained on the marketf in the Philadelphia area increased from 65 days in 2007 to 77 days last according to the HomExpert In contrast, homes sat on the market for an average of 54 days in 2006. And, therr were more homes for sale. Monthly average inventory last yearwas 60,53o compared with 60,166 in 2007 and 54,000 in 2006.
Monday, November 21, 2011
N. Virginia home sales up 6% - Washington Business Journal:
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During the month, 1,544 homess were sold in the area, which includesz the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church as well as the countie s of Fairfaxand Arlington, according to Rockville-based market research firm In the same month in the number of homex sold was 1,455. The median sale price of a home in the area fell 14 percentf in Aprilto $356,750, according to MRIS. D.C. home sales farec even better. There were 417 units up 13 percent from 368 homeds sold in the same month last The median sale price droppe d11 percent, from $438,000 in April 2008 to $389,9090 last month. Units spent an averagse of 92 days, or 15 more on the market last month overApril 2008.
Unitw on the Northern Virginia market, however, are beingf snapped up faster thanlast year. Homes are spending an average of 85 days on the or 15 less days than the same periox ayear ago. In Fairfacx County, 1,168 homes were sold in That is up 9 percent compared with ayear ago. The mediah sale price dipped 15 percentto $340,000 last month. In Arlington County, the medianh sale price dropped just 5 percentyto $450,000 and 191 homes were sold down 2 percent from the same montg a year ago. Prince William County experiencefd a 16 percent boost in sales of 741 compared with 639 homes sold inApril 2008. The mediab sale price was down 33 percengto $175,000.
Units spent an average of 87 or 45 less days on the than inApril 2008. Prince George’sx County home sales were up 14 percent, with 424 unitws sold last month. The median sale priced was down 21 percentto $230,000, but home spent, on average, nine more days on the marketr than they did in April 2008. Montgomer y County home sales last montg were consistent withApril 2008, with 708 unitxs sold during both months. The medianm sale price was down 19 percent to andhomes spent, on average, six less days on the markegt than they did in April 2008.
During the month, 1,544 homess were sold in the area, which includesz the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church as well as the countie s of Fairfaxand Arlington, according to Rockville-based market research firm In the same month in the number of homex sold was 1,455. The median sale price of a home in the area fell 14 percentf in Aprilto $356,750, according to MRIS. D.C. home sales farec even better. There were 417 units up 13 percent from 368 homeds sold in the same month last The median sale price droppe d11 percent, from $438,000 in April 2008 to $389,9090 last month. Units spent an averagse of 92 days, or 15 more on the market last month overApril 2008.
Unitw on the Northern Virginia market, however, are beingf snapped up faster thanlast year. Homes are spending an average of 85 days on the or 15 less days than the same periox ayear ago. In Fairfacx County, 1,168 homes were sold in That is up 9 percent compared with ayear ago. The mediah sale price dipped 15 percentto $340,000 last month. In Arlington County, the medianh sale price dropped just 5 percentyto $450,000 and 191 homes were sold down 2 percent from the same montg a year ago. Prince William County experiencefd a 16 percent boost in sales of 741 compared with 639 homes sold inApril 2008. The mediab sale price was down 33 percengto $175,000.
Units spent an average of 87 or 45 less days on the than inApril 2008. Prince George’sx County home sales were up 14 percent, with 424 unitws sold last month. The median sale priced was down 21 percentto $230,000, but home spent, on average, nine more days on the marketr than they did in April 2008. Montgomer y County home sales last montg were consistent withApril 2008, with 708 unitxs sold during both months. The medianm sale price was down 19 percent to andhomes spent, on average, six less days on the markegt than they did in April 2008.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
CFOs, finance execs cutting vacation days to stay focused on job - Denver Business Journal:
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“Many CFOs understandably feel they must remainj diligent helping steer their firms through thedownturn and, just as prepare the business for an ultimated recovery,” said Paul McDonald, executive directofr of . Robert Half surveyerd 1,400 chief financial officers abougt their vacation plans in thecoming year: 31 percentf said the economy was causing them to postpone or reduce their vacationj time. While such intentions may be in the best interesf ofthe company, taking breaks from work can help bring “a fresyh approach to business projects and McDonald said.
He suggestsz that those who are concernec about how a vacation may affect their company shoulde develop a plan for granting vacation requests and detailing who will handld various responsibilities while that personis out. Vacationa can serve as an opportunityfor high-potential employees who fill in to prov e themselves worthy of future advancement. Still, McDonal d says managers of small organizations need to be carefuol not to overload the remaining workers when someoneis out.
“Many CFOs understandably feel they must remainj diligent helping steer their firms through thedownturn and, just as prepare the business for an ultimated recovery,” said Paul McDonald, executive directofr of . Robert Half surveyerd 1,400 chief financial officers abougt their vacation plans in thecoming year: 31 percentf said the economy was causing them to postpone or reduce their vacationj time. While such intentions may be in the best interesf ofthe company, taking breaks from work can help bring “a fresyh approach to business projects and McDonald said.
He suggestsz that those who are concernec about how a vacation may affect their company shoulde develop a plan for granting vacation requests and detailing who will handld various responsibilities while that personis out. Vacationa can serve as an opportunityfor high-potential employees who fill in to prov e themselves worthy of future advancement. Still, McDonal d says managers of small organizations need to be carefuol not to overload the remaining workers when someoneis out.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Marquette law school to run foreclosure mediation program - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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The Milwaukee Foreclosure Mediation program will bea voluntary, court-base independent mediation option for lenders and borrowers. The located at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, will seek to alleviate the currenft backlog of foreclosure cases in the county court system by offerinh the option of mediation to residentialk homeowners who residein owner-occupied According to the Law School, in most successful mediation will serve as a venue to work out new loan a short sale or other solution that is mutually agreeable, and executse a final agreement between the parties.
The funding includezs proceeds from a settlement with which was accused of misrepresenting the qualit y and benefits ofits products. Under the announced in February, Countrywide agreed to pay $1.6 millio for foreclosure relief benefits. The mortgages lending giant also agreed to waivs various loan fees and modify loans for customers that coulxd result in a total settlement valurof $41.1 million, according to the Attorney General's Beginning May 28, an informational phones line will be operational for those interestec in learning more about the Interested parties may call 414-288-4040. Mediation activitiesw will begin afterJuly 1.
The Milwaukee Foreclosure Mediation program will bea voluntary, court-base independent mediation option for lenders and borrowers. The located at the Milwaukee County Courthouse, will seek to alleviate the currenft backlog of foreclosure cases in the county court system by offerinh the option of mediation to residentialk homeowners who residein owner-occupied According to the Law School, in most successful mediation will serve as a venue to work out new loan a short sale or other solution that is mutually agreeable, and executse a final agreement between the parties.
The funding includezs proceeds from a settlement with which was accused of misrepresenting the qualit y and benefits ofits products. Under the announced in February, Countrywide agreed to pay $1.6 millio for foreclosure relief benefits. The mortgages lending giant also agreed to waivs various loan fees and modify loans for customers that coulxd result in a total settlement valurof $41.1 million, according to the Attorney General's Beginning May 28, an informational phones line will be operational for those interestec in learning more about the Interested parties may call 414-288-4040. Mediation activitiesw will begin afterJuly 1.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Rome sparks Canucks in win vs. Isles - CBSSports.com
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Globe and Mail | Rome sparks Canucks in win vs. Isles CBSSports.com "Lots of skill, great hands, a ton of speed," Roberto Luongo said after Rome had a goal and two assists in the Canucks' 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday night. "We're fighting over who gets on the ice with him, who changes for his ... Canucks' Rom e avoids suspension, delivers another standout effort Rome leads Canucks to win over Islanders Roberto Luongo makes 23 saves in Canucks' 4-1 victory over slumping Islanders |
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Hospitals agree to Medicare payment cuts to help pay for health care reform - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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The agreement came from the , the and the . Most of the spendintg cuts would come through loweer Medicare andMedicaid reimbursements. The presidentg of the MarylandHospital Association, which has been actively involves in negotiations with Congress, said hospitalzs agreed to the cuts in order to stem even deepe cuts — $265 billion – that the Obama administratioh had proposed. Hospitals were also eager to play a role in shapingf the national debate on healthcare reform. “Hospitals are supportive of healtuhcare reform,” MHA President Carmelz Coyle said. “The current system is But Coyle said the cuts represent a paradox in the healtuhcare debate.
Lawmakers want to extenc health care access to the uninsurerd yet are proposing spending cuts on care for these verysame people. Just because you have an insurancecard doesn’tg mean you can access a primary care physician. ”As all of this unfolds, you want to makesx sure you don’t cut too Coyle said. “The implications for patient care will bevery
The agreement came from the , the and the . Most of the spendintg cuts would come through loweer Medicare andMedicaid reimbursements. The presidentg of the MarylandHospital Association, which has been actively involves in negotiations with Congress, said hospitalzs agreed to the cuts in order to stem even deepe cuts — $265 billion – that the Obama administratioh had proposed. Hospitals were also eager to play a role in shapingf the national debate on healthcare reform. “Hospitals are supportive of healtuhcare reform,” MHA President Carmelz Coyle said. “The current system is But Coyle said the cuts represent a paradox in the healtuhcare debate.
Lawmakers want to extenc health care access to the uninsurerd yet are proposing spending cuts on care for these verysame people. Just because you have an insurancecard doesn’tg mean you can access a primary care physician. ”As all of this unfolds, you want to makesx sure you don’t cut too Coyle said. “The implications for patient care will bevery
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Stan Curtis aims to add 'record industry mogul' to resume - Business First of Louisville:
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But idea man Stan Curtis has come up with anotherbig project. He has spentr the past year working to launch an independen t record label calledNX 10-31 Entertainmentt Inc. The label has a handful of young pop singers groomed and ready forair play. The label was set to debuf at a glittery party and concer last night at theKey Club, an establishment on Sunser Boulevard in Los Angeles. Guests expected to attend includeKevin Costner, the bands the Goo Goo Dolls and Van The "NX" in NX 10-31 signifies "next," and 10-31 is the police radio code for a riot in The company's name is supposed to mesh with the tag line: "America'ds Next Music Riot.
" Curtis, a seniorf vice president with brokerage firm , is well knownb for founding Kentucky Harvest in 1987 and USA Harves in 1989. Working to feed the hungry has broughy Curtis numerous connections with people in theentertainmeny industry, contacts that are cominyg in very handy right now. Curtis said that getting famouds friends to attend the launch partyt helps signal the eventis credible. And having peoplwe in the entertainment industrywith "power" has been helpful in navigating the unchartesd waters of the entertainment industry, he All of the work durinbg the past year has been exciting and Curtis said.
But what happens next -- as the NX 10-3q1 artists hit the air wavezs and promotionalcircuit -- is going to be even more exciting. Curtis admits he knows "squat" about the musi c industry, but he is confident that all businesses are essentiallythe same, with the only variable being what kind of produc t the business sells. And he is betting that his businessz skills and the skills of the other three stakeholdersd inNX 10-31 can lead to success in an industryg he knows little about.
Should NX 10-321 succeed in the recording it will be fitting that the song startingh it allwas "My Old Kentucky Curtis heard the song on a local radip station one day in April and he thought the singer was pop star Christins Aguilera. Thinking that Aguilera might want to attendd theKentucky Derby, Curtis called the radiop station to make sure it was He planned to call Aguilera's manager, who is a friend, so he coul d invite the singer. But it wasn't Aguilera on the The female voice belongs toMichells Stucker, a native of Madison, Ind., and a studeng who was working at the time at a Lowe's home improvement store.
Because such bands as and Van Halen had performecd in the past to help charities run by getting a second opinion about Stucker was only a phone call away for Instead of flying in Aguilera for the Curtis brought in two friendd who had worked withpopular bands. Tucker Williamson, a friendr of Curtis' for 15 yeard who was working as senior vice president of artist developmentfor Inc., and David Lyndojn Huff, a producer from traveled to Louisville in earlgy May 2004 and interviewed Stucker and hearde her sing. The music industrh veterans agreed she had Williamson and Huff sent Stucker to Los Angelexfor coaching.
After several months of discussionsand training, Curtis, Williamson and along with Curtis' longtimde business partner, Quentin Smith, founded the NX 10-31 corporationj in December 2004. All four men are partnera in the company, which is based in Los Curtis declined to disclose how much of an investmentr the partnershave made. Smith is presidentg of of Phoenix and is oneof Curtis' best He said he was hesitant to start a record label from scratch until he learne how talented Huff is at nearlyh every job involved with making a record.
"Puttinb together a record labelp takesa writer, an engineer, the artist -- you have to be able to integratse all of that and make a final product," Smith "This guy David Huff is able to do all thosde things himself. That has been done at one-fifth of the
But idea man Stan Curtis has come up with anotherbig project. He has spentr the past year working to launch an independen t record label calledNX 10-31 Entertainmentt Inc. The label has a handful of young pop singers groomed and ready forair play. The label was set to debuf at a glittery party and concer last night at theKey Club, an establishment on Sunser Boulevard in Los Angeles. Guests expected to attend includeKevin Costner, the bands the Goo Goo Dolls and Van The "NX" in NX 10-31 signifies "next," and 10-31 is the police radio code for a riot in The company's name is supposed to mesh with the tag line: "America'ds Next Music Riot.
" Curtis, a seniorf vice president with brokerage firm , is well knownb for founding Kentucky Harvest in 1987 and USA Harves in 1989. Working to feed the hungry has broughy Curtis numerous connections with people in theentertainmeny industry, contacts that are cominyg in very handy right now. Curtis said that getting famouds friends to attend the launch partyt helps signal the eventis credible. And having peoplwe in the entertainment industrywith "power" has been helpful in navigating the unchartesd waters of the entertainment industry, he All of the work durinbg the past year has been exciting and Curtis said.
But what happens next -- as the NX 10-3q1 artists hit the air wavezs and promotionalcircuit -- is going to be even more exciting. Curtis admits he knows "squat" about the musi c industry, but he is confident that all businesses are essentiallythe same, with the only variable being what kind of produc t the business sells. And he is betting that his businessz skills and the skills of the other three stakeholdersd inNX 10-31 can lead to success in an industryg he knows little about.
Should NX 10-321 succeed in the recording it will be fitting that the song startingh it allwas "My Old Kentucky Curtis heard the song on a local radip station one day in April and he thought the singer was pop star Christins Aguilera. Thinking that Aguilera might want to attendd theKentucky Derby, Curtis called the radiop station to make sure it was He planned to call Aguilera's manager, who is a friend, so he coul d invite the singer. But it wasn't Aguilera on the The female voice belongs toMichells Stucker, a native of Madison, Ind., and a studeng who was working at the time at a Lowe's home improvement store.
Because such bands as and Van Halen had performecd in the past to help charities run by getting a second opinion about Stucker was only a phone call away for Instead of flying in Aguilera for the Curtis brought in two friendd who had worked withpopular bands. Tucker Williamson, a friendr of Curtis' for 15 yeard who was working as senior vice president of artist developmentfor Inc., and David Lyndojn Huff, a producer from traveled to Louisville in earlgy May 2004 and interviewed Stucker and hearde her sing. The music industrh veterans agreed she had Williamson and Huff sent Stucker to Los Angelexfor coaching.
After several months of discussionsand training, Curtis, Williamson and along with Curtis' longtimde business partner, Quentin Smith, founded the NX 10-31 corporationj in December 2004. All four men are partnera in the company, which is based in Los Curtis declined to disclose how much of an investmentr the partnershave made. Smith is presidentg of of Phoenix and is oneof Curtis' best He said he was hesitant to start a record label from scratch until he learne how talented Huff is at nearlyh every job involved with making a record.
"Puttinb together a record labelp takesa writer, an engineer, the artist -- you have to be able to integratse all of that and make a final product," Smith "This guy David Huff is able to do all thosde things himself. That has been done at one-fifth of the
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Pappas puts new cash in Calif.'s Lead Therapeutics - Triangle Business Journal:
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Lead Therapeutics is developing drugs for cancer and infectious diseases. According to the SEC the San Bruno, Calif., company has raised $3 million so far in the Other investors include ProQuest Investmentsof Princeton, and Mustang Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Shanghai, China. Pappaes Ventures participated in Lead’s Series A which raised $17 million in November 2007. With that Pappas Managing Partner Arthur Pappasjoinex Lead’s board of directors. Lead’w cancer drug would work in conjunctionm with chemotherapy andradiatiojn treatment, which both work by damaging the DNA of cancer cells.
The drug targets a protein that cancer cells can use to repairr thedamaged DNA. The company expects to select a lead compoundin mid-200i9 and begin clinical trials by
Lead Therapeutics is developing drugs for cancer and infectious diseases. According to the SEC the San Bruno, Calif., company has raised $3 million so far in the Other investors include ProQuest Investmentsof Princeton, and Mustang Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Shanghai, China. Pappaes Ventures participated in Lead’s Series A which raised $17 million in November 2007. With that Pappas Managing Partner Arthur Pappasjoinex Lead’s board of directors. Lead’w cancer drug would work in conjunctionm with chemotherapy andradiatiojn treatment, which both work by damaging the DNA of cancer cells.
The drug targets a protein that cancer cells can use to repairr thedamaged DNA. The company expects to select a lead compoundin mid-200i9 and begin clinical trials by
Sunday, November 6, 2011
John 'Bunky' Hearst Jr., longtime Hearst board member and trustee, dies in NYC ... - Washington Post
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News10.net | John 'Bunky' Hearst Jr., longtime Hearst board member and trustee, dies in NYC ... Washington Post NEW YORK รข€" John Randolph Hearst Jr., a grandson of media titan William Randolph Hearst and heir to the family fortune, has died, the company said Saturday. He was 77. Hearst died Friday in New York City, the Hearst Corp. said in a statement on it s ... John 'Bunky' Hearst Jr., longtime Hearst board member and trustee, dies in NYC ... John Randolph Hearst Jr. dies John Randolph Hearst Jr. dies at 77 |
Friday, November 4, 2011
Paulson's Main Hedge Fund Gained 2.4% in October, Paring Loss for the Year - Bloomberg
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Bloomberg | Paulson's Main Hedge Fund Gained 2.4% in October, Paring Loss for the Year Bloomberg Inc. Photographer: Rick Maiman/Bloomberg John Paulson, the hedge-fund manager having the worst year of his career, rebounded 2.4 percent in his main fund in October and climbed in » |
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Alaska Airlines tops customer satisfaction survey - Portland Business Journal:
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Alaska, a unit of Seattle-basee (NYSE: ALK), tied for No. 1 with (NYSE: CAL) in last year’ss survey in the traditional network carriers According to the Alaska performed well in five of the seven flight crew; aircraft; boarding/deplaning/baggage; check-in; and reservation. Continenta did well in the categoriesof in-flight services and costs and fees. JetBlue Airwaysd (NASDAQ: JBLU) ranked No. 1 among low-cost carrier s in the J.D. Power survey. Although Alaska Airliness won top spot inthe J.D. Powee survey, fliers who participated in thesurvey weren’tf satisfied with air travel. For the third year in a row, customefr satisfaction with airlines dropped, driven, according to J.D.
Power, “by decreased passenger satisfactiobwith in-flight services, flight crew and costs and fees, comparedx with 2008.”
Alaska, a unit of Seattle-basee (NYSE: ALK), tied for No. 1 with (NYSE: CAL) in last year’ss survey in the traditional network carriers According to the Alaska performed well in five of the seven flight crew; aircraft; boarding/deplaning/baggage; check-in; and reservation. Continenta did well in the categoriesof in-flight services and costs and fees. JetBlue Airwaysd (NASDAQ: JBLU) ranked No. 1 among low-cost carrier s in the J.D. Power survey. Although Alaska Airliness won top spot inthe J.D. Powee survey, fliers who participated in thesurvey weren’tf satisfied with air travel. For the third year in a row, customefr satisfaction with airlines dropped, driven, according to J.D.
Power, “by decreased passenger satisfactiobwith in-flight services, flight crew and costs and fees, comparedx with 2008.”
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