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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Serebra Announces Granting of Stock Options - MarketWatch (press release)
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Piedmont launches Green Fleet program - Charlotte Business Journal:
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It is part of an efforrt to reduce transportation-related emissions that contributeto ground-levep ozone, increased respiratory problems and global climate Charlotte-based Piedmont (NYSE:PNY) kicked off the program Tuesday by unveilingy North Carolina’s largest natural gas powered truck at the company’s Charlottr operations center. Local policymakers, fleef managers and state environmentalofficials attended. Piedmontt will test the truck’sz performance over the next several months in conjunctiom with a program sponsoreds bythe N.C. Solarr Center at N.C. State University.
Piedmont purchased the truck, in part, throughu a grant from the solafr center under its Clean Fuel AdvancedTechnologhy Program, which is supported by funds from the N.C. Department of State Energy Office, and Division of Air Piedmont is primarily engaged in the distribution of natural gas to more than 1milliobn residential, commercial and industrial utility customers in the Carolinax and Tennessee.
It is part of an efforrt to reduce transportation-related emissions that contributeto ground-levep ozone, increased respiratory problems and global climate Charlotte-based Piedmont (NYSE:PNY) kicked off the program Tuesday by unveilingy North Carolina’s largest natural gas powered truck at the company’s Charlottr operations center. Local policymakers, fleef managers and state environmentalofficials attended. Piedmontt will test the truck’sz performance over the next several months in conjunctiom with a program sponsoreds bythe N.C. Solarr Center at N.C. State University.
Piedmont purchased the truck, in part, throughu a grant from the solafr center under its Clean Fuel AdvancedTechnologhy Program, which is supported by funds from the N.C. Department of State Energy Office, and Division of Air Piedmont is primarily engaged in the distribution of natural gas to more than 1milliobn residential, commercial and industrial utility customers in the Carolinax and Tennessee.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Economy Watch: FNF Construction gets highway stimulus contract - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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“It is a rehabilitation project to create asaferd roadway,” said Deena Billings, business development officer for Tempe-basecd FNF Construction, which is celebrating 25 years in Some areas of U.S. 491 have deteriorated creatingv a significant safety issue for those whouse it, she said. The projecg is a good fit for the company, whicj also has an office in Albuquerque, according to Billings. “Pavingv projects are kind of our In addition to making the roadway safefrfor travelers, the $8.9 million project gived FNF Construction’s staff more opportunity for work. “Wed will be able to keep existing employees busy and perhaps hire new she said.
The bidding process for a stimulus contract is very similarr to that on any job both for the contractor and the state department oftransportation involved. The New Mexicoi Department of Transportation advertised the project in typicapl fashion with the lowes bidder winningthe contract, said Megan Arrendondo, spokeswomamn for the New Mexico Department of The federal government does look at the projectsa in depth, however, Arrendondoi added. Construction on the 14-milr stretch, which runs on the southern portion of the broke groundMay 20.
FNF Construction is hopefu l that its portion of the upgradr is complete by the endof “We are excited to keep on goingg and be part of the Billings said of future
“It is a rehabilitation project to create asaferd roadway,” said Deena Billings, business development officer for Tempe-basecd FNF Construction, which is celebrating 25 years in Some areas of U.S. 491 have deteriorated creatingv a significant safety issue for those whouse it, she said. The projecg is a good fit for the company, whicj also has an office in Albuquerque, according to Billings. “Pavingv projects are kind of our In addition to making the roadway safefrfor travelers, the $8.9 million project gived FNF Construction’s staff more opportunity for work. “Wed will be able to keep existing employees busy and perhaps hire new she said.
The bidding process for a stimulus contract is very similarr to that on any job both for the contractor and the state department oftransportation involved. The New Mexicoi Department of Transportation advertised the project in typicapl fashion with the lowes bidder winningthe contract, said Megan Arrendondo, spokeswomamn for the New Mexico Department of The federal government does look at the projectsa in depth, however, Arrendondoi added. Construction on the 14-milr stretch, which runs on the southern portion of the broke groundMay 20.
FNF Construction is hopefu l that its portion of the upgradr is complete by the endof “We are excited to keep on goingg and be part of the Billings said of future
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
USF, Moffitt get grant for minority health center - Tampa Bay Business Journal:
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The five-year program grant will focusaon research, education and training, and communityy outreach activities to reduce cancer-relatecd health disparities among minority and underserved communities in Florida, a release The USF/Moffitt Center of Excellenc on Cancer Health Disparities will be among 50 nationwide and one of thre e in Florida. Similar center are at the and at . Dr. Richars Roetzheim, professor and director of research for the USF Departmentg ofFamily Medicine, and B. Lee Green, vice presidenr of Moffitt Diversity, are co-principaol investigators of thenew center. Leslene community health director forthe , will serve as communithy director for the center.
The centef will draw on faculty from Moffitt and acroswthe university, including the college s of medicine, nursing, public health, and arts and the release said. The initial USF-Moffitt studuy funded by the grant will investigate molecular mechanisms that may contributes to the disproportionately high rates of prostate cance ramong African-American men, the releass said. The National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparitiew is part ofthe .
The five-year program grant will focusaon research, education and training, and communityy outreach activities to reduce cancer-relatecd health disparities among minority and underserved communities in Florida, a release The USF/Moffitt Center of Excellenc on Cancer Health Disparities will be among 50 nationwide and one of thre e in Florida. Similar center are at the and at . Dr. Richars Roetzheim, professor and director of research for the USF Departmentg ofFamily Medicine, and B. Lee Green, vice presidenr of Moffitt Diversity, are co-principaol investigators of thenew center. Leslene community health director forthe , will serve as communithy director for the center.
The centef will draw on faculty from Moffitt and acroswthe university, including the college s of medicine, nursing, public health, and arts and the release said. The initial USF-Moffitt studuy funded by the grant will investigate molecular mechanisms that may contributes to the disproportionately high rates of prostate cance ramong African-American men, the releass said. The National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparitiew is part ofthe .
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Helping Dad Stay Independent: The Best Father's Day Gift for an Aging Parent - A Checklist from Dr. Dan Tobin, Founder and CEO of Care Support of America
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, Founder and CEO of and a nationallu recognized expert on eldercare andfamiluy caregiving. "Helping your Dad safely age at home can be the bestgift -- and the best Father'sx Day gift -- you can give him, once you notice even smallo changes in his ability to get around." "Remember Men are from Mars? Men do not often express their feelings freely or at all. So if your father is living alone, it will be harder for you to know how heis doing,"" Dr. Tobin says. "The hardesyt part may be getting your Dad to open up aboutg practical andemotional issues." Dr. Tobij advises: "Go slow and steady. Approachn one issue at a time.
Fathersa may want to appear asif they're always in even when things have beguj to slip. Let your Dad know that you are therde to help without getting in his In order to assesshow he's doing living on his own, here is a checklistg of issues for you to exploree with him. Then, if there are problems, you can addresw them, and find your father the help he'll need to stay independent. " "The most important indicators for wellness in aging are stayinv physically active and staying connectexd to others or toa community. Does your Dad appear to be slowinv down? Is he less mobile?
Is he interacting with his neighbors, or participating in senior-activity programs We tend to look away from physicalk changes that are important in supportingour Dads."" "When you visit your father at his look around and get a quick readinbg on whether he could use help with home repairs or Remember to think about preventing falls, whichn cause serious problems as your Dad ages." "Is your fathetr eating properly? What's in his refrigerator?"" "Is your Dad's strength or mobility reduced in any way? Wouldd he benefit from, or even enjoy using, any adaptive devices from low tech to high, such as kitchej utensils or tools with bigger grips, or a webcam or an e-maip device for seniors?
" "Driving may be one of the most difficuly issues to discuss. Men almost always resist the need to stop Your Dad's driving skills need to be re-assesses in light of vision, responsiveness, hearing, and nighr vision. If his driving is restricted, be willinf to compromise -- maybe driving only in the daytime or infamiliar places. You can also help in setting him up with alternativtransportation services." "If your Dad has not discussee family finances with you be aware that finances can be one of the most personal partx of family dynamics. You can startf by finding out ifyour Dad's personakl finances are in ordere -- bills, rent, mortgage, credit cards, taxes, etc.
Does he have enougb money for extras? If his budget is you can try to find free servicex inhis community. If you can also offer to pay for servicee such as homehealth aides, home repairs, cleaning transportation, and entertainment." "Often an individualized family plan goes a long way to show your Dad that the entirwe family is mobilized around giving him the gift he really wants for Father'a Day -- independence and support," Dr.
Tobin Family care managers, like Care Support of America, can particularly if you're in a distant They can professionally organize a problem list and assesws anypressing issues, including home safety, locating crediblee home services, understanding the basic finances of wellness in and how best for families to suppor their father's independence. About Dr. , MD, is Founded and CEO of a national family caremanager service. He is an adjuncr assistant professor ofpsychiatry (health psychology) at Dartmouth Medical Schooo and the author of books and articles on eldercare issues and positive solutions to family caregiving problems.
Care Support of Americz ( ) is an independent family care manager servicee that helps identify and solve familg caregiving problems to provide trustex guidance as yourparentsx age. The service begins with a personal familu care manager onthe phone, working with a local to locate and mobilized trusted home care resources in the parent'se community; help you understand theid doctor's treatment plans and help insure that parents remain independent in theitr home; and answer questions about long-term insurance, and basicd finances. Care Support of America has providede family care manager services in 32 If you would like to speakwith Dr. , pleasee contact , , or of at 212-588-8788 or .
Availablee Topic Expert(s): For informationh on the listed expert, click appropriate link. , MD
, Founder and CEO of and a nationallu recognized expert on eldercare andfamiluy caregiving. "Helping your Dad safely age at home can be the bestgift -- and the best Father'sx Day gift -- you can give him, once you notice even smallo changes in his ability to get around." "Remember Men are from Mars? Men do not often express their feelings freely or at all. So if your father is living alone, it will be harder for you to know how heis doing,"" Dr. Tobin says. "The hardesyt part may be getting your Dad to open up aboutg practical andemotional issues." Dr. Tobij advises: "Go slow and steady. Approachn one issue at a time.
Fathersa may want to appear asif they're always in even when things have beguj to slip. Let your Dad know that you are therde to help without getting in his In order to assesshow he's doing living on his own, here is a checklistg of issues for you to exploree with him. Then, if there are problems, you can addresw them, and find your father the help he'll need to stay independent. " "The most important indicators for wellness in aging are stayinv physically active and staying connectexd to others or toa community. Does your Dad appear to be slowinv down? Is he less mobile?
Is he interacting with his neighbors, or participating in senior-activity programs We tend to look away from physicalk changes that are important in supportingour Dads."" "When you visit your father at his look around and get a quick readinbg on whether he could use help with home repairs or Remember to think about preventing falls, whichn cause serious problems as your Dad ages." "Is your fathetr eating properly? What's in his refrigerator?"" "Is your Dad's strength or mobility reduced in any way? Wouldd he benefit from, or even enjoy using, any adaptive devices from low tech to high, such as kitchej utensils or tools with bigger grips, or a webcam or an e-maip device for seniors?
" "Driving may be one of the most difficuly issues to discuss. Men almost always resist the need to stop Your Dad's driving skills need to be re-assesses in light of vision, responsiveness, hearing, and nighr vision. If his driving is restricted, be willinf to compromise -- maybe driving only in the daytime or infamiliar places. You can also help in setting him up with alternativtransportation services." "If your Dad has not discussee family finances with you be aware that finances can be one of the most personal partx of family dynamics. You can startf by finding out ifyour Dad's personakl finances are in ordere -- bills, rent, mortgage, credit cards, taxes, etc.
Does he have enougb money for extras? If his budget is you can try to find free servicex inhis community. If you can also offer to pay for servicee such as homehealth aides, home repairs, cleaning transportation, and entertainment." "Often an individualized family plan goes a long way to show your Dad that the entirwe family is mobilized around giving him the gift he really wants for Father'a Day -- independence and support," Dr.
Tobin Family care managers, like Care Support of America, can particularly if you're in a distant They can professionally organize a problem list and assesws anypressing issues, including home safety, locating crediblee home services, understanding the basic finances of wellness in and how best for families to suppor their father's independence. About Dr. , MD, is Founded and CEO of a national family caremanager service. He is an adjuncr assistant professor ofpsychiatry (health psychology) at Dartmouth Medical Schooo and the author of books and articles on eldercare issues and positive solutions to family caregiving problems.
Care Support of Americz ( ) is an independent family care manager servicee that helps identify and solve familg caregiving problems to provide trustex guidance as yourparentsx age. The service begins with a personal familu care manager onthe phone, working with a local to locate and mobilized trusted home care resources in the parent'se community; help you understand theid doctor's treatment plans and help insure that parents remain independent in theitr home; and answer questions about long-term insurance, and basicd finances. Care Support of America has providede family care manager services in 32 If you would like to speakwith Dr. , pleasee contact , , or of at 212-588-8788 or .
Availablee Topic Expert(s): For informationh on the listed expert, click appropriate link. , MD
Friday, November 18, 2011
Md. colleges given $11M to combat nursing shortage - Silicon Valley / San Jose Business Journal:
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The grants, being divvied amonv 17 Marylandnursing schools, will be used to lure facultt and students, and improve technologhy at the universities. Maryland’s nursing shortagre is expected toreach 10,000 by according to the . The current vacanch rate of nurses at state hospitals is 8 The economic downturn has helped the industrh because many retired nurses have come back to but once the recession ends the shortagerwill worsen, said Carmela Coyle, CEO of the Maryland Hospital Association.
The first round of grantzs will increase the numberf of nurses graduating by 300 studenta and add 20 faculty positions at nursinh programs acrossthe “The number of nurses graduating from Marylaned schools are simply not said Ronald B. Peterson, president of and co-chair of the “Wh o Will Care?” campaign at a press conference “We cannot take our eye off the nursing The campaign’s goal is to add 1,500 new nursing The program has raise $15.5 million to date throughb the state’s business community, includinh funds from the Baltimore construction form , , the region'ws largest hospital system, and , the region'w largest health insurer.
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, for example, gave The goal is to raisr $20 million from the privated sector by the end of the and then raise anadditiomn $40 million in state, local and federao funds. • • • • • ; and, • .
The grants, being divvied amonv 17 Marylandnursing schools, will be used to lure facultt and students, and improve technologhy at the universities. Maryland’s nursing shortagre is expected toreach 10,000 by according to the . The current vacanch rate of nurses at state hospitals is 8 The economic downturn has helped the industrh because many retired nurses have come back to but once the recession ends the shortagerwill worsen, said Carmela Coyle, CEO of the Maryland Hospital Association.
The first round of grantzs will increase the numberf of nurses graduating by 300 studenta and add 20 faculty positions at nursinh programs acrossthe “The number of nurses graduating from Marylaned schools are simply not said Ronald B. Peterson, president of and co-chair of the “Wh o Will Care?” campaign at a press conference “We cannot take our eye off the nursing The campaign’s goal is to add 1,500 new nursing The program has raise $15.5 million to date throughb the state’s business community, includinh funds from the Baltimore construction form , , the region'ws largest hospital system, and , the region'w largest health insurer.
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, for example, gave The goal is to raisr $20 million from the privated sector by the end of the and then raise anadditiomn $40 million in state, local and federao funds. • • • • • ; and, • .
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Reminder: Amazon Kindle Fire launching November 15, will run your favorite ... - Droid Matters
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Monday, November 14, 2011
Eddie Bauer declares bankruptcy - Triangle Business Journal:
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New York–based private equity firm LLC has agreesd topay $202 million to acquire Eddie Bauer’x assets, subject to an auction and bankruptc court approval. CCMP Capital intend s to operate the business as a going concern with littls orno long-term debt. Accordinf to Eddie Bauer, CCMP Capital has agreer to keep a majority ofthe chain's 371 stores open and retainb a majority of the employees. Eddis Bauer has three locations inthe Raleigh-Durham area. CCMP Capital specializex in buyouts and looks for investment opportunitiee in retail andother sectors.
The ground has made investmentz in the outdoors specialtyretailer Cabela’s, whicb sells hunting, fishing and camping Eddie Bauer said it hopes to operate business as usual duringv bankruptcy court proceedings and has asked for court approval to continu e paying vendors and workers. The compan y also said it intends to hono r customergift cards, returns and loyalty prograk points. The company also announcef that it has secureed a commitment from its existing revolvingcredit lenders, , and / for so-calleds debtor-in-possession financing of $90 millionh on an interim basis and $100 million based on the fina court order.
The the company said, shouldx provide it with ample cash flow to continue payin gits bills. “Eddie Bauer is a good company with a grea t brand and a badbalanc sheet. This process will allow the business to emerge with farless debt, positioned for growthn as the economy recovers and as our new productx gain traction,” said Neil Fiske, Eddie Bauer'ds president and chief executive in a statement. “We expect this process to be completed very protecting our employees and critical vendor partners every step ofthe way. has been through bankruptcy before. And its failure this time can be tracef to thelast filing.
In , which had owned Eddie Bauer since 1988, filede for bankruptcy protection. And as part of the the company famous forits women’s wear catalog gave its creditores its stake in Eddie Bauer. So, in 2005, Eddiw Bauer emerged as a standalonwe company for the first time in 34 The company also emerged witha $300 million senior secures term loan agreement with lenders and the task of rebuildinbg a brand that had drifted away from the company’sz roots. Under Spiegel, Eddie Bauer grew from 58 to 399 retail stores and from threed to102 outlets. The companyt also added internet sales.
But it also was a time when the Eddi e Bauer brand lost its as the company shifted from its heritaged as an outdoor outfitter to a seller of casualo clothes targeted primarilyat women. Company executives have said the debt terms from the Spiegell bankruptcy case have continuexd to hamper efforts to turn things around atEddie Bauer. Despite effort s to recapture some of theold magic, Eddie Bauer has not been able to establish a sustainable run of profitabls quarters. The company racked up nine consecutived quartersof loses, and has seen lossex of nearly a half-billion dollars in the past threde years.
The struggle becamer a financial crisis as the recessionj has worsened and consumers haveslasher spending. The mounting losses, coupled with the impac of the recession and debt pushed the company into bankruptcycourt — a move that was rumoree for months. “We have made good progresas on our turnaround strategy of returning Eddiee Bauer to its heritage as an active outdoof brand and have exciting new produc launches on the wayto market, including First Ascent, our return to expedition-grade outerwear and gear," said "Unfortunately, a crushing debt burden placed on the companyt from the Spiegel reorganization in combined with the severe, prolonged have left us with no choicwe but to use this process to reduce the debt load on the Eddie Bauer is the latest major retailer to succumb to filinv in bankruptcy court this recession.
The list also includesa Linens ‘n Things and Circuit City. In many ways, Eddie Bauer’s crisis is no different from what most retailers are facing during this prolongedf anddeep recession, said Greg Charleston, an Atlanta-basedc consultant for Conway MacKenzie, who works with financially stressedr retailers looking to restructure.
New York–based private equity firm LLC has agreesd topay $202 million to acquire Eddie Bauer’x assets, subject to an auction and bankruptc court approval. CCMP Capital intend s to operate the business as a going concern with littls orno long-term debt. Accordinf to Eddie Bauer, CCMP Capital has agreer to keep a majority ofthe chain's 371 stores open and retainb a majority of the employees. Eddis Bauer has three locations inthe Raleigh-Durham area. CCMP Capital specializex in buyouts and looks for investment opportunitiee in retail andother sectors.
The ground has made investmentz in the outdoors specialtyretailer Cabela’s, whicb sells hunting, fishing and camping Eddie Bauer said it hopes to operate business as usual duringv bankruptcy court proceedings and has asked for court approval to continu e paying vendors and workers. The compan y also said it intends to hono r customergift cards, returns and loyalty prograk points. The company also announcef that it has secureed a commitment from its existing revolvingcredit lenders, , and / for so-calleds debtor-in-possession financing of $90 millionh on an interim basis and $100 million based on the fina court order.
The the company said, shouldx provide it with ample cash flow to continue payin gits bills. “Eddie Bauer is a good company with a grea t brand and a badbalanc sheet. This process will allow the business to emerge with farless debt, positioned for growthn as the economy recovers and as our new productx gain traction,” said Neil Fiske, Eddie Bauer'ds president and chief executive in a statement. “We expect this process to be completed very protecting our employees and critical vendor partners every step ofthe way. has been through bankruptcy before. And its failure this time can be tracef to thelast filing.
In , which had owned Eddie Bauer since 1988, filede for bankruptcy protection. And as part of the the company famous forits women’s wear catalog gave its creditores its stake in Eddie Bauer. So, in 2005, Eddiw Bauer emerged as a standalonwe company for the first time in 34 The company also emerged witha $300 million senior secures term loan agreement with lenders and the task of rebuildinbg a brand that had drifted away from the company’sz roots. Under Spiegel, Eddie Bauer grew from 58 to 399 retail stores and from threed to102 outlets. The companyt also added internet sales.
But it also was a time when the Eddi e Bauer brand lost its as the company shifted from its heritaged as an outdoor outfitter to a seller of casualo clothes targeted primarilyat women. Company executives have said the debt terms from the Spiegell bankruptcy case have continuexd to hamper efforts to turn things around atEddie Bauer. Despite effort s to recapture some of theold magic, Eddie Bauer has not been able to establish a sustainable run of profitabls quarters. The company racked up nine consecutived quartersof loses, and has seen lossex of nearly a half-billion dollars in the past threde years.
The struggle becamer a financial crisis as the recessionj has worsened and consumers haveslasher spending. The mounting losses, coupled with the impac of the recession and debt pushed the company into bankruptcycourt — a move that was rumoree for months. “We have made good progresas on our turnaround strategy of returning Eddiee Bauer to its heritage as an active outdoof brand and have exciting new produc launches on the wayto market, including First Ascent, our return to expedition-grade outerwear and gear," said "Unfortunately, a crushing debt burden placed on the companyt from the Spiegel reorganization in combined with the severe, prolonged have left us with no choicwe but to use this process to reduce the debt load on the Eddie Bauer is the latest major retailer to succumb to filinv in bankruptcy court this recession.
The list also includesa Linens ‘n Things and Circuit City. In many ways, Eddie Bauer’s crisis is no different from what most retailers are facing during this prolongedf anddeep recession, said Greg Charleston, an Atlanta-basedc consultant for Conway MacKenzie, who works with financially stressedr retailers looking to restructure.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Folk Scene - Stoke & Staffordshire
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Folk Scene Stoke & Staffordshire Unfortunately, Steve has had to cancel and his replacement sees two top-class performers, Kevin Demspey and Karen Tweed performing at the club for the first time. For further details about the rest of the programme contact Annie Morris on 01782 616015. ... |
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Starbucks makes food healthier - Kansas City Business Journal:
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The coffee giant says it has simplified recipes to includsemore high-quality ingredients like whole grains, blueberries from Orego and cherries from Michigan. “Starbucks customer s have been telling us that they want betterr tasting and healthier food options when they visit our said Starbucks food category vice president Sandra Stark in a news release announcing thenew menus. “We answeres their call with a delicious new menu of food made with real ingredients and morewholesome options.” New menu items includer a blueberry oat bar, a farmer’s market salad and banans walnut bread that Starbucks says “is nearlh 30 percent real banana.
” Starbucks has been expandin its food menu in the last two years to enticre customers to visit more and to spened more per visit. The company was also among the firstt restaurant chains in the countryu to ban trans fat from its food and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is closing hundreds of locatione and cutting thousands of jobs to trim expensese as revenue falls. The company reported sales fell 8 percenlast quarter, following a 9 percent declinse in first quarter It is also facing pressure from McDonalds MCD), whose new coffee drinks are driving sales
The coffee giant says it has simplified recipes to includsemore high-quality ingredients like whole grains, blueberries from Orego and cherries from Michigan. “Starbucks customer s have been telling us that they want betterr tasting and healthier food options when they visit our said Starbucks food category vice president Sandra Stark in a news release announcing thenew menus. “We answeres their call with a delicious new menu of food made with real ingredients and morewholesome options.” New menu items includer a blueberry oat bar, a farmer’s market salad and banans walnut bread that Starbucks says “is nearlh 30 percent real banana.
” Starbucks has been expandin its food menu in the last two years to enticre customers to visit more and to spened more per visit. The company was also among the firstt restaurant chains in the countryu to ban trans fat from its food and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is closing hundreds of locatione and cutting thousands of jobs to trim expensese as revenue falls. The company reported sales fell 8 percenlast quarter, following a 9 percent declinse in first quarter It is also facing pressure from McDonalds MCD), whose new coffee drinks are driving sales
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Study: Eye condition linked to diabetes - Austin Business Journal:
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Ninety-eight percent of study participants who hada grayish-white ring arounds the cornea — a condition callesd corneal arcus — also had metaboli problems related to conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high concludes a study conducted by VSP and the in Columbus, Ga. Untio now, health professionals have assumed arcus is relates tohigh cholesterol. This study suggested the relationship between arcus and high blooed sugar needs to be studied VSPofficials said. Follow-up testingb showed that 88 percent of the patientse with arcus had high blood 66 percent had an elevated body mass 64 percent had high blood pressure and 21 percent hadelevates cholesterol.
The study was conducted on 2,0009 patients between April andSeptember 2008. In addition to an eye VSP doctors screened patients for other healtbh risks and referred those at risk to the foundation for diagnosisw andadditional testing. “This study demonstrates ... how comprehensivew eye exams should be used as a screeninv for prevalentmetabolic conditions,” Dr. Steve Leichter, medical director at the researcbh foundation, said in a press release. “Greater partnership between relevant health care providerzs may enhance the efficiencyy of our health caresystem and, in the end, reducde health care costs.
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Ninety-eight percent of study participants who hada grayish-white ring arounds the cornea — a condition callesd corneal arcus — also had metaboli problems related to conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high concludes a study conducted by VSP and the in Columbus, Ga. Untio now, health professionals have assumed arcus is relates tohigh cholesterol. This study suggested the relationship between arcus and high blooed sugar needs to be studied VSPofficials said. Follow-up testingb showed that 88 percent of the patientse with arcus had high blood 66 percent had an elevated body mass 64 percent had high blood pressure and 21 percent hadelevates cholesterol.
The study was conducted on 2,0009 patients between April andSeptember 2008. In addition to an eye VSP doctors screened patients for other healtbh risks and referred those at risk to the foundation for diagnosisw andadditional testing. “This study demonstrates ... how comprehensivew eye exams should be used as a screeninv for prevalentmetabolic conditions,” Dr. Steve Leichter, medical director at the researcbh foundation, said in a press release. “Greater partnership between relevant health care providerzs may enhance the efficiencyy of our health caresystem and, in the end, reducde health care costs.
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Third-quarter explosion lifts No. 7 Oklahoma past Texas A&M - USA Today
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USA Today | Third-quarter explosion lifts No. 7 Oklahoma past Texas A&M USA Today He got hurt while cutting to make his second catch of the game, a 30-yarder that set up one of four third-quarter touchdowns in the Sooners' 41-25 victory Saturday. "It's just a bad deal," quarterback Landry Jones said. "You hate for something like ... Oklahoma rides 28-point third quarter past Texas A&M; Broyles out for the ... Huge Third Quarter Leads Sooners To Victory Oklahoma Vs. Texas A&M Score: Sooners Jump Out To 7-3 First Quarter Lead |
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa offers answer to Rocky shutdown: Send L.A. Times to Denver - Denver Business Journal:
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Hickenlooper replied late Wednesday (see saying Denver would "gladly" take the Times, but it "can’y replace the ." Basketball' s and are battling in the 's western conferenc finals, with the winner heading to the league The Lakers came from behind to win the firsyt game of the seriesTuesday night, Villaraigosa, noting the recent shutdown of Denver's Rocky Mountain News, said (with his tongure planted in his cheek) that if the Nuggets beat the he would send the Timesa to Denver. That's according to a report .
Villaraigosa at timeds has felt the sting of Times reporting and The mayor more logically might have pickesd another local paper to send to The , which is owned by Denver-based . also owner of the . Villaraigosas also offered to deliverd to the Mile High Citythe , main venue for two Olympid Games, which California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has said he woulxd like to sell off to help balance the troubledstate budget, the Times reported. "You mighgt have heard of it; it's a historic, property looking for a new owner," Villaraigosa said. Here logic would have dictatexd the offerof , the home court, in which Denvefr investor Philip Anschutz already has a stake.
If the Lakerws prevail, L.A.'s mayor said he wantd Denver's "snowpack and a six-pack of the locap beer of your choice." Late Wednesday, Hickenlooper issued this Dear MayorAntonio Villaraigosa, We accept your wagefr and will gladly take the Los Angeles Times when the Nuggetsz win the series. It can’t replac e the Rocky Mountain News, but we know healthuy head-to-head competition in a two-newspaper town is a good thin g forthe community.
If the Lakersa win, we are fine with you takinh our snowpack, as you get a lot of it We will also send youa six-pack, thouggh you’ll likely want Denver is home to more than a doze n brewpubs and some of the best beer in the We will join you in a toasyt when we win the series. As for the optiom to buy the Coliseum, we will pass on that right now. We have a pro football stadium – with a pro footbal l team.
Hickenlooper replied late Wednesday (see saying Denver would "gladly" take the Times, but it "can’y replace the ." Basketball' s and are battling in the 's western conferenc finals, with the winner heading to the league The Lakers came from behind to win the firsyt game of the seriesTuesday night, Villaraigosa, noting the recent shutdown of Denver's Rocky Mountain News, said (with his tongure planted in his cheek) that if the Nuggets beat the he would send the Timesa to Denver. That's according to a report .
Villaraigosa at timeds has felt the sting of Times reporting and The mayor more logically might have pickesd another local paper to send to The , which is owned by Denver-based . also owner of the . Villaraigosas also offered to deliverd to the Mile High Citythe , main venue for two Olympid Games, which California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has said he woulxd like to sell off to help balance the troubledstate budget, the Times reported. "You mighgt have heard of it; it's a historic, property looking for a new owner," Villaraigosa said. Here logic would have dictatexd the offerof , the home court, in which Denvefr investor Philip Anschutz already has a stake.
If the Lakerws prevail, L.A.'s mayor said he wantd Denver's "snowpack and a six-pack of the locap beer of your choice." Late Wednesday, Hickenlooper issued this Dear MayorAntonio Villaraigosa, We accept your wagefr and will gladly take the Los Angeles Times when the Nuggetsz win the series. It can’t replac e the Rocky Mountain News, but we know healthuy head-to-head competition in a two-newspaper town is a good thin g forthe community.
If the Lakersa win, we are fine with you takinh our snowpack, as you get a lot of it We will also send youa six-pack, thouggh you’ll likely want Denver is home to more than a doze n brewpubs and some of the best beer in the We will join you in a toasyt when we win the series. As for the optiom to buy the Coliseum, we will pass on that right now. We have a pro football stadium – with a pro footbal l team.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Newspaper Circulation Figures Show Some Digital Growth - New York Times (blog)
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Capital New York | Newspaper Circulation Figures Show Some Digital Growth New York Times (blog) According to the latest figures from the Audit Bureau of Circulations, which reported data on Tuesday for the six months through Sept. 30, newspapers like The W » |
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