Pros, cons exist in evaluating Elon's NCAA Tournament credentials Burlington Times News Elon University baseball coach Mike Kennedy said there are aspects of his 2011 team that make it better than some past teams to reach the NCAA Tournament. But that's no guarantee the Phoenix will be selected for the 64-team field, which will be ... |
Monday, 30 May 2011
Pros, cons exist in evaluating Elon's NCAA Tournament credentials - Burlington Times News
Saturday, 28 May 2011
Green Township OKs Mercy hospital plan - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
The plan passed 3-0. “We’re very pleased to get to this stagwe and excited to take the next saidPete Gemmer, spokesman for Mercy. “We realizd there is still a lot of work to do and we look forwarxd to continuing to work with the residents and the townshipl leaders to develop a hospitalp everyone can beproud of.” The project will now be submitte to the Hamilton County Regional Commissiojn for consideration, probably next month, Gemmer said. The plannecd hospital and parking areas would coveer about 40 acres and sit near toInterstate 74. The facility, to cost $200 million, coulfd open in early 2014.
The proposed site is 60 Mercy has said it will close itstwo West-Sidd hospitals: Mercy Hospital Western Hills and Mercy Hospita l Mount Airy. The new with 200 to 250 will be a replacementfor them. Some residentws in the area had expressed concern about increased traffic as a result of the whose main access road would be from NortBend Road, at roughly the midway point between Kleemanj and Boomer. Gemmer said a traffic impact studyh through the HamiltonCounty Engineer’as Office is nearly complete.
Thursday, 26 May 2011
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Monday, 23 May 2011
Loren on Leviste controversy: Law should apply to everyone - GMANews.TV
Loren on Leviste controversy: Law should apply to everyone GMANews.TV Loren Legarda when asked on her reaction on the controversy involving her former husband, convicted killer Jose Antonio Leviste, who was arrested last week for leaving the national penitentiary without permission from authorities. ... Loren on ex-hubby: Law applies to everyone |
Saturday, 21 May 2011
SF Beige Book sees few signs of recovery - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
The report, released Wednesday, said there are signs of stabilization or improvemen t insome sectors. But overall, the report was downbeat, with retail sales still weak, demand for most services softeningv further and production of manufactured productsextremely low. Overall, some of the 12 Fed districtsa reported seeing signs that the recessiohn may beslightly easing, but none were expectinb the economy to turn around by the end of this In the San Francisco report, commodity prices in general were stable, excepg oil prices, which increased. Prices fell for professional services such as accounting andbusinesw consulting.
Gas prices rose modestly but were stil l belowlast year’s Upward wage pressures were nonexistent, with businesses reporting pay freezes, wage reducing or eliminating bonuses and reduced benefits. Shoppers continues to favor “inexpensive necessities,” the report said, resulting in sales gaind for large discount retailerds insome areas. Grocers saw some strengthened Sales of used cars returnedto “normal” levels in some The Fed said travel activity continued to fall in majofr destinations. In Hawaii, visitor counts and spendingf remained downby double-digit amounts.
Californiaz and Nevada reported ongoing declines in hotel especially in the luxur segment ofthe market. The district’s housing marketa remained weak but showed some signsof improvement. Demanc for commercial real estate slid Banks reported that lending activityy weakened and credit conditionsxremained tight. Demand for commercial and industrialo loansfell further. Banks attributer declines in business and consumerr loan volumes to the limited numbere ofqualified applicants, but notedd that lending standards have remaineed stringent.
Thursday, 19 May 2011
No Evidence of Skin Infestation in Delusional Infestation - Doctors Lounge
Los Angeles Times | No Evidence of Skin Infestation in Delusional Infestation Doctors Lounge In patients with suspected delusional skin infestation, histologic examination of skin biopsies and examination of patient-provided samples show sparse objective evidence of skin infestation, according to a study published online May 16 in the Archives ... An infestation that begins in the mind No Evidence of Actual Infestation in 'Delusional Skin Infestation' |
Monday, 16 May 2011
Home inventory drops to 8-month supply - Orlando Business Journal:
Association members sold 2,131 homes last month in the Orlando metropolitanstatistical area, and the sales growt h has helped pare down area inventory supply to singlew digits for the first time this June’s inventory had 17,831 homes availables through the Multiple Listing Service, whicn reflects an 8.4-month supply at the current sales In January, the Orlando MSA had an inventoryu level that reflected a 23.6-month supplgy and it has steadily decreased since.
A market with six months of supply is considered by housing economists to be balanced betweeb buyersand sellers, the association Inventory is down by 1,292 homes from May meaning 1,292 more homes left the market than entereds the market. However, low prices have primarily driven the increasein sales, as nearly 46 percentt of the homes were either bank-owned or distressed propert y sales. Orlando’s median home price in June was a 39 percent decrease when compared withJune 2008, but a slighgt increase when compared with May 2009. Homes in the Orlandpo area spent an average of 104 days on the market befor being sold inJune 2009, and the average home sold for 93.
8 percen t of its listing price. About 184 single-familyu homes sold in the $200,000-$250,000 range, while 10 homes sold for $1 milliob or more and 118 homes sold for less than All agents in the OrlandoMSA — Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties — sold 2,774 existing homess in June, a 56.9 percent jump when comparedx with the 1,768 homes sold in June 2008. To MSA sales are up 53.8 percent over this time last with 12,863 sold last month and 8,363 sold in the same monthg a year prior.
Along with stronger sales, 7,230 homes were awaiting closings, more than double the 3,329 that were pending at this time last Orlando condomarket resales, meanwhile, went from 136 sold in June 2008 to 394 salee last month. To date, 1,781 condos sold this a huge spike from the 691 posted at this timein 2008. Therer 176 condo units that sold for up to while 61 sold inthe $50,000-$60,000 range and 11 sold for more than Duplex, townhome and villa resales also jumperd nearly 32.
8 percent, from 131 in June 2008 to 174 last
Saturday, 14 May 2011
Fly Clear fast lane at Albany Int
was among the 20 airports nationwide that offeres theexpedited system. An airporf spokeswoman said the airport was not notified in advancw and the Clear Lanewas closed. In 2008, it reported haviny more than 10,000 users pass through the laneas since the express service was firsyt offered there insummerf 2007. “Clear Lanes Are No Longer At 11:00 p.m. PST on June 22, Clear will cease operations. Clear’s parent company, has been unablde to negotiate an agreement with its senior creditotr tocontinue operations.” There was no information aboutg whether enrollees would get refunds. The service cost $199 a Customers were mostly business travelers andfrequent fliers.
The program starte at in 2005. Clear enrolleesd were pre-screened by the , and, if approved, were provided with a card that gave them acces to a specialsecurity lane. Clear was operatede by Verified Identity Pass of New York As ofJune 4, Clear claimed to have enrolled more than 260,00 fliers.
Thursday, 12 May 2011
Economy
Fortunately for the local economy, many of those same evengt planners expect to be just as busy a yearfrom now, as dozenxs of major events remain on track and are anticipateds to draw hundreds of thousands of visitore to the area. Indeed, state and city convention officials say plans for 2010 remain on despitethe country’s financial Between lists compiled by the Boston Visitors and Convention Bureau and , the city is currently expectin g at least 10 conventions with over 10,000 attendees next and upwards of 40 expecting to draw thousands of visitorx apiece.
In fact, early indicators hint that 2010 may actualluy be a growth year forGreater Boston, in termzs of event-driven hotel reservations. Already 54 eventws are scheduled fornext year, a lineup expected to bring more 338,0090 attendees to the area and fill over 541,000 room nightas at local hotels. By this year’s convention schedule has 59 major events slated toattract 359,000 attendeesd projected to fill 491,736 room However, event organizers say it will take some effort — both in marketinh dollars and strong international outreach to maintain that momentum.
Mary Larkin, vice presiden of the International BostonSeafoocd Show, anticipates a strong 2010 sincw this year’s show was so successful, with between 16,000 and 17,000 peopl e who attended. She does, however, intend to spend more time appealing to internationapl attendees to prepare for thenext show. “What we typicall do is market toseafood professionals, to new groupas that may be interested in the event,” she said. “Witb more observation, we’re going to be marketint more internationally.
” Beth Stehley, vice presideng of sales and convention services at the Bostonh Visitors andConvention Bureau, said organizers she’es spoken to are not reducingt funds for events in 2010. “They all seem cautiouslg optimisticthat we’re gonna come out of this,” she “We’re just hoping ’09 will be a blip in and it will be business as usual in Stehley said the BVCB has been marketin g the events through e-mail blasts and promotional visitz to events in other cities. “We go and promot what Boston hasto offer, like museums and she said. Boston hotels won’ be worrying about a lack of businessin 2010.
The , for will be taking up over 35,000 roomx during its convention, whichn is scheduled for 10 days in The is securingover 29,000 rooms for its nine-dau event in August, accordinf to data compiled by the MCCA. Like the BCVB, event officialss are taking new approaches in advertising thei r showsas well. New England Grows, which held its annuaol 2009 conventionin February, expects around 15,000 to attenx the event next year, up from the 12,737 that participate this year. Executive director Virginia Wood said the organizationj is ramping up its campaigningthis “The things we’re trying to do is addressd the constituents, via educational programs and she said.
“We’re adding any conteny that is solutions-oriented. How can we get them through thisroughh economy? What solutions, ideas and trends can we offer them, so we’rs the place they come
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Sources: NCR could relocate HQ to Georgia - Business First of Louisville:
Ohio government officials said word beganm swirling May 28 thatNCR (NYSE: NCR) is , accordinbg to the Dayton Business Journal , a sistet publication of Atlanta Business Chroniclew . Last fall, NCR said it woulfd move its Worldwide Customer Servicese headquarters tometro Atlanta, investing $15 milliobn and creating more than 900 jobs in Peachtree City and While it remains to be seen if Atlantq gets another Fortune 500 headquarters, NCR is rumoreds to be opening an additional facility in the Peacbh State, Atlanta Business Chronicle has learned. An announcement aboutg that venture is expected as early as next sources in Atlanta andDayton said.
NCR is believed to have lookex at sitesin Savannah, and Columbus, Ga., according to a The global technology company could be eyein about 100,000 square feet of officse space. Based on the square footag estimates, real estate sourcesw said, the operation could house 300 to 400 Company officials and Georgia economic development officialsremained tight-lipped on any potentiak development. NCR global spokesman Richard Maton told the Dayton Busines Journal the company does not respond to rumors and Inthe past, NCR has been quicj to deny rumors of its relocation and affirm its commitmenrt to remaining in Dayton.
A Georgia Departmentg of Economic Development spokeswoman did not returm calls Fridayand Saturday. A spokeswoman said she had no information on the mattef and a executivedeclined comment. In October, NCR said it will co-locat an NCR Learning Center and its Customer Care Centerr hub for the Americas region withthe company’s existing Global Service Materials operation in Peachtred City. NCR, founded in Dayton, is the city'a largest company, with 20,000 globalo employees and $5.3 billion in annuao revenue. The company relocated its executive officesd to New York City two years ago and leaseed a floor at 7 Worlrd TradeCenter building.
This past the company told employees it is undergoing a structural reorganization and woulrd cut an unknown amount of itsglobak workforce. That same month, the company removedr the language "world from the sign at its Dayton campus. Rumorzs have long circulated that NCR would move, however Ohio government and economivc development officials said speculation reached a new levep in the past few The Ohio Department of Development has repeatedly sought information from the company, but as of Fridat evening NCR remained mute, a state officiakl told the Dayton Businessw Journal . Ohio Gov.
Ted Strickland and NCR CEO Bill attempted to talkon Friday, however they were unable to coordinats a time.
Saturday, 7 May 2011
Clear Channel names global-media sales executive - San Antonio Business Journal:
In this role, Partilla will lead national busines s development acrossthe company’s radio and outdoor businesses. Partillz will report to CEO Mark He will be based inNew York. Partill a is joining Clear Channelfrom , where he led Time Warner’w Global Media Group. Clear Channel is now working to accelerate and expandthe company’s national salex reach. Clear Channel already counts DIS), Verizon and Kellog’s as clients on cross-platforkm and multi-property ad buys.
“We’r entering a new era for advertising and and the strides that Clear Channel has made in digitao platforms across both the radio and outdoor businesses are an outstandinv match for the new demand s being placedon marketers,” Partilla says. “Realizing that potentiapl will require adding strategic and creatives value for our best advertisinfgpartners — helping them solvre their most critical business problems. The resulft will be more revenue across all ofCleae Channel’s businesses.” San Antonio-bases Clear Channel is a global media and entertainment company. www.clearchannel.
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Thursday, 5 May 2011
2011 NFL Draft: Why the New England Patriots Passed on a Pass Rusher - Bleacher Report
Bleacher Report | 2011 NFL Draft: Why the New England Patriots Passed on a Pass Rusher Bleacher Report If you were surprised that Bill Belichick the New England Patriots passed on a pass rusher in the 2011 NFL draft, you probably shouldn't have been. Of course, you can count me among those that were, but even I will admit I shouldn't have been so ... |
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Mercy system to buy Jewish Hospital - The Business Review (Albany):
The two entities will begin exclusive negotiationzs to come to a definitivewpurchase agreement, according to a news The process is expected to take four to six and is also subject to various regulatory Mercy Health Partners partners operates five in Fairfield, Western Hills, Mount Anderson Township and Clermont County, alonfg with outpatient and other health care-related facilities. The purchasw of Jewish, located in Kenwood, will give the syste a presence in the northeasternmCincinnati suburbs. "We are always working to provide high-qualitty care.
One of the missing ingredients in covering the Greater Cincinnat i area wasthe I-71 said James May, CEO of Mercyt Health Partners, in the Jewish Hospital will also join Catholic Healthcare Partners, the Cincinnati-basedd parent of the Mercy system. Mercy recently won approvak from Green Township trustees to build a new hospitapl near North Bend Road andInterstate 74. When the hospital will replace its Mount Airy and WesternhHills facilities. The , of which Jewish is a votint member along with University and FortHamilton hospitals, had been considering acquiring the hospital as A purchase would have made it a propertuy in the hospital group, like and the .
But in the said it would also consider other while continuing discussions with theHealth