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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.
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