Mr. Ramsay, age 48, joined the Company in 2003. Mr. Ramsay has served as Vice President, Corporate Development since May 2009 and previously served as Chief Financial Officer from 2003 through May 2009. Prior to Lathian, Mr. Ramsay was Vice President, Treasurer of ICN Pharmaceuticals, now called Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, a multinational, specialty...
NEW YORK— In a story May 13 about Sequenom Inc., The Associated Press erroneously reported that Sequenom's MaterniT21 test was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration before its launch in 2011. Diagnostic tests that are made and sold by a single lab, as MaterniT21 is, aren't required to be approved by the FDA. NEW YORK— Shares of Sequenom Inc. extended their...
NEW YORK-- In a story May 13 about Sequenom Inc., The Associated Press erroneously reported that Sequenom's MaterniT21 test was cleared by the Food and Drug Administration before its launch in 2011. Diagnostic tests that are made and sold by a single lab, as MaterniT21 is, aren't required to be approved by the FDA. NEW YORK _ Shares of Sequenom Inc. extended their...
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited balance sheets as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and the related statements of operations and members' deficit and cash flows for each of the years then ended and the notes attached thereto and the unaudited consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2013 and the related unaudited...
All comparisons under this heading between 2013 and 2012 refer to the sixteen week periods ending April 21, 2013, and April 15, 2012, respectively, unless otherwise indicated. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries, primarily develops, operates and franchises casual-dining restaurants with 475 locations as of...
Our business is comprised of two operating segments: the Flight Support Group, consisting of HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. and HEICO Flight Support Corp. and their collective subsidiaries, and the Electronic Technologies Group, consisting of HEICO Electronic Technologies Corp. and its subsidiaries. Our results of operations for the six and three months...
May 24-- Allegheny County Councilman Matt Drozd said Friday that he changed his party affiliation from Republican to independent because he believes dirty politics from county Republican leaders and his opponent "stole" his seat in this week's primary election. Drozd, 68, of Ross, a two-term incumbent, lost the GOP nomination for Council District 1, which covers...
By Dianna Cahn| The Virginian-Pilot. At the piano, an Army specialist hunched over the keyboard and leaned into the microphone. Their final tests, or auditions, were over, and they were getting ready to rejoin their individual units- some active duty, some reserve, some National Guard- as Army band members.
My wife's first car was a purple-sparkle dune buggy built on a VW Bug frame- one of the least safe but coolest cars ever. As we have grown older, she has pined for her dune buggy, so last year I bought her a safer facsimile: a bright-red Honda Fit. She LOVES it, and so do I. Here's the catch: About three months after we got the car, a 20- something boy fiddling with the CD player in...
This Annual Report on Form 10- K contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities...
An unexpected phone call from the SaberCats thrust Michna right back into game-planning mode as a quarterback. Safe to say, this is a move that's paying huge dividends for Michna and the SaberCats, based on the team's 4-0 record since he replaced Aaron Garcia after a 2-2 start. San Jose coach Darren Arbet traded for Michna after Garcia struggled from the outset.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate," "project," "will," "could," "may" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Mr. Martin is the Company's Senior Vice President, Engineering, and has served in this capacity since October 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Martin served as our Vice President, Engineering and Development from March 2005 to October 2012. The Employment Agreement requires Mr. Martin to refrain from competing with us and from hiring our employees for a period of two years...
The following discussion in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements consist of, among other things,...
May 24-- Financial woes are threatening to erase a long-standing family business' name from the commercial landscapes of Lubbock and the South Plains. Rix Funeral Directors apparently will remain a corporate name, but in Lubbock at least, it will only do business under the Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home name. An official with the Texas Funeral Service...
May 24-- Of the budget choices coming from the Washington Legislature, we have voiced a preference for the Senate approach. One can disagree with particulars, but the Senate budget, reflecting control by Republicans with the aid of two crossover Democrats, takes a more responsible track than does the proposal from the Democratic-controlled House.
On May 20, 2013, VTC, L.L.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortress International Group, Inc., entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement pursuant to which the Purchaser agreed to acquire certain assets, and assume certain specified liabilities, from arvato digital services LLC related to Seller's data center integration business operated at its Round Rock,...
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In reference to the May 17 letter by Audrey Brosey, I wanted to let her know how much I care about Americans who are sick and hurting right now. The president has the authority to move money from the Public Health and Prevention Fund, but is instead spending it on advertising campaigns for the new law. This legislation has been approved by the House Energy and...
FREDERICKSBURG- It was a game befitting two District Three heavyweights. And in the end, it was defending Class AAA champion Lampeter- Strasburg landing the knockout blow against No. 2 seed West Perry. Zach Danehower drove in the winning run and Kohner Morgan earned his second straight district playoff win as the No. 7 Pioneers outslugged the Mustangs, 10-8, in...
The state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, which issued the warning along with the Lancaster County commissioners, said veterans should never pay for help to apply for veterans benefits. Free help is available from any accredited veterans service officer at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs; from the county's director of veterans...
--Failures to appear-driving without a license, driving while license revoked, insurance violation-- Zachary Thomas Patterson, 21, of Cullman arrested at the Cullman County Detention Center. --Receiving stolen property-- Christopher Peyton Welch, 26, of Cullman arrested at the Cullman County Detention Center. --Failure to appear-theft of property-- Kimberly Kay...
May 24-- Allegheny County Councilman Matt Drozd says he's abandoning the Republican Party and running as an independent write-in candidate after losing the primary election. Speaking from the courthouse courtyard, Mr. Drozd said he was targeted by a deceptive mailer from opponent Tom Baker that insinuated he voted for President Barack Obama's health care...
The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1 and Jefferson County Emergency Management Coordinator Greg Fountain is hoping the predictions will spur conversation and preparedness. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there is a 70 percent chance that this year will be more active than an average hurricane season,...
May 24-- For a while Thursday night, it looked like the Creston and Nodaway Valley baseball teams were going to battle it out in an old-fashioned pitcher's duel as Brandon Phipps and Ryan Williams kept throwing zeros up on the scoreboard. But the Panthers finally struck for two runs in the third inning, which was more than enough for Phipps, who threw a complete game...
The IRS requires at least one business appointment establishing a“ prior set business purpose” before leaving. If a client wishes to vacation in Hawaii, and they place several ads for distributors, or contacts some distributors to perform a presentation, then the IRS would accept the trip. IRS states that travel expenses are 100 percent deductible as long as the...
Legg Mason, Inc., a holding company, with its subsidiaries is a global asset management firm. We have operations principally in the United States of America and the United Kingdom and also have offices in Australia, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Dubai, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland and Taiwan.
WASHINGTON, May 24-- Brackett Machine Inc., Westbrook, Maine, won a $2,517,640 federal contract from the U.S. Coast Guard's Surface Forces Logistics Center, Norfolk, Va., for manufacture and supply of 110- foot WPB propulsion shafts. WASHINGTON, May 24-- Rolls Royce Naval Marine Inc., Walpole, Maine, won a $149,560 federal contract from the U.S. Coast Guard's Surface...
WASHINGTON, May 24-- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas. WASHINGTON, May 24-- Overseas Hardwoods Co. Inc., Mobile, Ala., won a $184,808.52 federal contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Texarkana, Texas, for M872A3 trailer decking kits. WASHINGTON, May 24-- Lynnlux Logistics LLC, Sacramento, Calif., won a $39,591...
Most importantly, the proceeds will be used to augment the school's endowment, which will allow for a significant increase in ongoing financial aid for St. John's students. In March 2013, the University's investment portfolio reached $411 million, the highest in its history. St. John's grants nearly $200 million in financial aid annually. The property currently...
ADEPT Driver, a California company that develops proven crash reduction programs, including the award-winning teenSMART program, encourages teen drivers to make driver safety a priority this summer. "More teen drivers are involved in fatal auto accidents during the summer months than any other time of the year," said Dr. Richard Harkness, CEO of ADEPT Driver.
May 24-- During a visit to Alamance Community College Thursday, one of six finalists to become the school's next president fielded questions on everything from promoting economic development to an athletics program. Kimberly W. Sepich, the first of six finalists seeking to replace retiring president Martin Nadelman, met the public and faculty during the first...
May 24-- MT. VERNON-- The Jefferson County Development Corporation Worldclass Workforce program is expanding and going online. "We have engaged the services of the curriculum writing company, Bluestreak Learning Co., to write the program," said JCDC Executive Director Mary Ellen Bechtel. The web-based Worldclass Workforce program can be downloaded and is...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 24-- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Connecticut. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 24-- The University of Tennessee Research Foundation, Knoxville, Tenn., has been assigned a patent developed by four co-inventors for "treating androgen decline in aging male- associated conditions with SARMs." The co-inventors are James T. Dalton,...
NextEra Energy, Inc. extended its record of delivering value to shareholders in 2012 as the company successfully executed the largest capital investment program in its history, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Robo said at the company's annual meeting on May 23. Florida Power& Light Company, NextEra Energy' s principal rate-regulated utility...
This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report are forward-looking statements. All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified...
Jon Bailey and Jim White took the oath and their places on the panel of trustees prior to former board president Doug Hamilton handing the gavel to new president Christopher Cuny, trustee for Place 1. Also, Linda Duran and Leigh Plagens were elected vice president and secretary, respectively. Mike Ball, assistant superintendent of finance and human resources...
May 24-- CONCORD, N.C.-- The City of Concord's Class 2 ISO fire rating will take effect June 1, and city staff want to remind commercial and industrial property owners to inquire with their insurance carriers about lower rates. The Class 2 rating places Concord's Department of Fire and Life Safety in the top one percent in the nation. Since the classification received...
May 22-- A 91- acre wildfire that started on River Road in Coarsegold Sunday afternoon quickly spread up Lilley Mountain in Yosemite Lakes Park, destroying a home and endangering 40 others. The residents of the destroyed home of Big River Way in Yosemite Lakes Park, Angie and Josh Altmiller and their three children, ages 2 to 11, were renting the home and did not have...
They all gathered at Sierra Lanes in Oakhurst May 18 for the Yosemite Gateway Association of Realtors Bowling Tournament to raise money for high school scholarships for next year's seniors. "I just want to thank the 18 teams and 72 players who all who came out to bowl and raised more than $4,000 for scholarships for our students," said event chairperson Mary Pence,...
May 24-- Will Farris, the newly elected chairman of the Wilson Democratic Party, said he and the party are moving forward not dwelling in the past. Past problems will be put in their proper place-- in the past. Democrats have not filed reports and that caused the N.C. Board of Elections to place them on an inactive list.
May 24-- The Florida owner of the Eugene property that Marie Callender's will vacate by the end of the month expects another restaurant will take the space, a company representative said. "It's at an absolutely fabulous location," said Alan Evans, the Eugene broker listing the property. He said Marie Callender's "gave notice," as the lease was ending, and a company...
Spencer Lancastle is a 28- year-old Lodi native who has been doing magic since he was 12 years old. Here's a glimpse into the world of a Lodi magician. He volunteers at Lodi care homes, like Delta Convalescent and Vienna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, as well as some of the hospitals in Stockton, where he performs magic tricks for residents and patients.
On May 24, 2013, at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Le@ P Technology, Inc. following the Company's 2013 annual meeting of stockholders, the Board reappointed Timothy C. Lincoln to the following offices: Chairman of the Board, Acting Principal Executive Officer, and President, and Mary E. Thomas to the following offices: Acting Principal Financial...
NEW YORK— Fitch Rating is no longer considering lowering its credit rating for Ally Financial after the company agreed to pay $2.1 billion as part of a settlement plan to resolve potential financial claims stemming from its mortgage division, Residential Capital LLC, which is in bankruptcy proceedings. Ally Financial Inc. announced the amount of the...
NEW YORK-- Fitch Rating is no longer considering lowering its credit rating for Ally Financial after the company agreed to pay $2.1 billion as part of a settlement plan to resolve potential financial claims stemming from its mortgage division, Residential Capital LLC, which is in bankruptcy proceedings. Ally Financial Inc. announced the amount of the...
Infofree.com, the Home of Unlimited Sales Leads and Mailing Lists for only $49.95 per month, has just announced that it has added a new database of over 770,000 lawyers that is available to its subscribers at no additional charge. Infofree.com is the only company in the database marketing industry to offer unlimited access to a wealth of business and consumer...
May 24-- Overland Park police are investigating the theft of funds from the parent teacher organization of a Blue Valley elementary school. A police spokesman said no arrests have been made in connection with the reported theft of about $30,000 from the PTO at Valley Park Elementary School, 12301 Lamar Avenue. In a letter to school families, PTO co-presidents...
Prior to the Merger, the Company's annual financial statements were audited by the accounting firm of Rowles& Company, LLP and Jefferson's annual financial statements were audited by McGladrey, LLP. The Audit Committee intends to appoint McGladrey as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm to audit the Company's annual financial...
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506 (c) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. 1. Type of Information Collection Request: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection; Title of Information...
In compliance with the requirement of section 3506 (c) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. Title of Information Collection: Tribal Consultation State Plan Amendment Template; Use: Effective July 1, 2009, section 5006 of the...
Title of Information Collection: Quarterly Medicaid Statement of Expenditures for the Medical Assistance Program; Use: Form CMS-64 has been used since January 1980 by Medicaid state agencies to report their actual program benefit costs and administrative expenses. CMS uses this information to compute the federal financial participation for the state's...
*James F. Entwistle-- Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Department of State. *Douglas E. Lute-- United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Department of State. *Daniel Sepulveda-- rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Communications and...
Pursuant to the provisions of the "Government in the Sunshine Act", notice is hereby given that at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation met in closed session to consider matters related to the Corporation's supervision, corporate, and resolution activities. In calling the meeting, the Board...
Update to Notice of Financial Institutions for Which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Has Been Appointed Either Receiver, Liquidator, or Manager. SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has been appointed the sole receiver for the following financial institutions effective as of the Date Closed as...
May 24-- CHEYENNE-- The simple task of buckling a seat belt can mean the difference between life and death. "If we stop you for any violation and you're not wearing that seat belt, we are writing you that additional citation," Cheyenne Police Lt. Jones experienced the importance of using a seat belt in 2007 when she was driving from Laramie to Wheatland to visit her...
Aflac Inc. fell$. 51 or. 9 percent, to $54.55. American International Group fell$. 36 or. 8 percent, to $44.17. MBIA fell$. 26 or 1.8 percent, to $14.54.
NYSE- AG TSX- FR May 24, 2013 Frankfurt- FMV. VANCOUVER, May 24, 2013/ PRNewswire/- FIRST MAJESTIC SILVER CORP. is pleased to announce the voting results for the election of its Board of Directors at its annual general meeting held on May 23, 2013. These forward-looking statements or information relate to, among other things: the price of silver and other metals; the...
Effective May 20, 2013, Galan G. Daukas resigned by mutual agreement as Executive Vice President, Wealth Management of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary The Washington Trust Company, as well as all officer and director positions held by Mr. Daukas at subsidiaries of the Corporation and the Bank. Mark K. Gim will succeed Mr. Daukas as Executive Vice...
May 24-- DERBY-- Multiple holes, fist-size and larger, now scar the stained-glass Nativity scene that for more than a century has graced the nave of Immanuel St. James Episcopal Church. George C. Brower, said a short time after the last incident. " Linda Martus, church secretary and longtime parishioner, is also at a loss. "
Agent Link, a leading full-service marketing and public relations firm serving insurance agents and insurance marketers, has just released a new video on social media marketing,“ Is Social Media Worth the Effort? “Social media is a form of branding and public relations,” states Senia Gramajo, President and Co-Founder of Agent Link.“ If done correctly, it can give a...
This discussion and analysis reviews our financial condition as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 and our results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010. It should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements and notes for the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010 included in "Part II. Our financial condition as of...
TRENTON, N.J.— New Jersey is now accepting applications from homeowners seeking grants to rebuild homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The grants are part of $1.8 billion in the first round of federal aid sent to New Jersey to deal with costs not covered by insurance or other programs. Homeowners can get up to $150,000 to cover the costs of elevating or rebuilding...
TRENTON, N.J.-- New Jersey is now accepting applications from homeowners seeking grants to rebuild homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The grants are part of $1.8 billion in the first round of federal aid sent to New Jersey to deal with costs not covered by insurance or other programs. Homeowners can get up to $150,000 to cover the costs of elevating or rebuilding...
Mr. Solomon is also expected to remain Chairman of the Board and a director of the Company through the 2014 annual meeting of stockholders, subject to his nomination by the Board in accordance with its standard nominating procedures and his re-election to the Board at the 2013 annual meeting of stockholders. Under the terms of the Letter Agreement, Mr. Solomon...
May 24-- Mecklenburg County officials say they found no cases of tuberculosis among people they tested at South Mecklenburg High School. TB tests were given to 33 people at the school after a former South Mecklenburg student contracted the illness. "There is no need for testing of additional students or faculty," Rick Christenbury, a county spokesman, said Friday.
On May 15, 2013, the board of directors of Data Call Technologies, Inc. appointed John Schafer to the Company's board of directors. John L. Schafer: From March 2005 through the present, Mr. Schafer has served as Vice President of Operations of Waterfront Ventures LLC, a private company engaged in real estate development and operations, specializing in the...
The Department of State submits the following comprehensive listing of the statements which, as required by law, Federal employees filed with their employing agencies during calendar year 2010 concerning gifts received from foreign government sources. These latter gifts are being reported in 2010 as the Office of the Chief of Protocol, Department of State,...
Notice of Proposed Amendment to PTE 80-26. SUMMARY: This document contains a notice of pendency before the Department of Labor of a proposed amendment to PTE 80-26. ADDRESSES: All written comments and requests for a public hearing concerning the proposed amendment should be sent to the Office of Exemption Determinations, Employee Benefits Security...
Document Number: "Document Identifiers: CMS-10293". In compliance with the requirement of section 3506 (c) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services is publishing the following summary of proposed collections for public comment. Title of Information Collection: Tribal Consultation State Plan Amendment Template;...
SUMMARY: This notice announces the second semi-annual meeting of the Advisory Panel on Hospital Outpatient Payment for 2013. The purpose of the panel is to advise the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services on the clinical integrity of the Ambulatory Payment...
SUMMARY: This notice announces a public meeting to receive comments and recommendations from the public on the appropriate basis for establishing payment amounts for new or substantially revised Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes being considered for Medicare payment under the clinical laboratory fee schedule for calendar year 2014..
CFR Part: "24 CFR Part 5". EFFECTIVE DATE: Comment Due Date: July 23, 2013. ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments regarding this proposed rule to the Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel, Department of Housing and Urban Development, 451 7th Street, SW., Room 10276, Washington, DC 20410-0500. Communications must refer to the above...
Table of Contents Office of the Federal Register Agricultural Marketing Service RULES Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling of Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken, Goat Meat, etc., 31367-31385 Agriculture Department SeeAgricultural Marketing Service NOTICES Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals, 31515-31516 Centers for...
Full-service Lancaster, Pa., law firm Hartman Underhill& Brubaker, LLC is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys have been selected to the 2013 Pennsylvania Super Lawyer/ Rising Star lists– managing partner Mark Stanley and partner William J. Zee III. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the commonwealth are selected by the research team at...
FRANKFORT, Ky.-- The Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange will begin an advertising campaign in mid-June to promote its work in TV spots that will run statewide. Steve Beshear ordered the creation of the exchange last year to help arrange insurance coverage for hundreds of thousands uninsured Kentuckians. The head of the exchange, Carrie Banahan, said $11 million...
May 24-- Doreen Dufresne wanted her husband dead. Dufresne, 52, was convicted Thursday of solicitation of first-degree murder, a first degree felony, in the plot targeting her then 70- year-old husband, Neil Suchy, in March 2012. "Dufresne admitted to trying to hire someone to kill her husband," the State Attorney's Office said in a statement.
Antonia Lee Candelaria, 9, was among seven children killed Monday when the twister sporting 200 mph winds hit Plaza Towers Elementary School. Mary Pallin will attend a public memorial service for all 24 victims Sunday and President Obama, who will be in the disaster area, may also be there, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday. "The days of having a $250...
The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is provided to enhance the understanding of, and should be read in conjunction with, Part I, Item 1, "Business" and Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." Over the last three fiscal years, we have strengthened our balance sheet by repaying almost $103 million in...
May 24-- WOLFEBORO-- Two struggling clubs were trying to salvage what remained of the regular season. The Kingswood High School softball team scored a pair of unearned runs in the top of the fourth inning for the insurance it needed to hold on for a 6-4 win over visiting Oyster River in Division II action on Thursday in Wolfeboro. Gautreau, who had two hits and three...
STUART, Fla., May 24, 2013-- Ecosphere Technologies, Inc., a water engineering, technology licensing and innovative U.S. manufacturing company, today announced that Fidelity National Financial, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, acquired an additional 12% ownership of Ecosphere Energy Services, LLC, from Ecosphere Technologies Inc. for $6 million, bringing its total...
May 24-- On a 4-1 vote, the Santa Fe school board on Thursday evening approved an operating budget for the next school year that includes a 1 percent raise for teachers. Dissenting member Glenn Wikle surprised his colleagues by casting what he called a "symbolic vote" against the roughly $90 million budget unless the district found a way to give teachers a 3 percent...
ERMS announced Cogeco has enhanced its crisis communication and disaster response team collaboration capabilities with the Advantage emergency mass notification system. The ERMS Advantage emergency notification system gives Cogeco the ability to quickly send emergency mass notification to stakeholders while providing the crisis response team...
May 24-- Chuck Appleby's Seaside Park home sits temporarily raised more than nine feet in the air, waiting for pilings to go under the house and into the ground to elevate it permanently. Appleby and other Sandy victims can start applying Friday, according to the state Department of Community Affairs. Homeowners must have applied to the Federal Emergency...
BETHESDA, Md., May 24, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Calvert Investments, the New York State Common Retirement Fund, and the co-sponsors of a corporate diversity shareholder resolution that will be considered next Tuesday at the Urban Outfitters annual meeting are cautioning that the planned appointment of the wife of the retailer's CEO to the board should not cause any...
Apply HSE principles during front-end engineering design to assure safe, operable, and economical facilities. Early implementation of health, safety, and environmental principles is essential to the success of engineering, procurement, and construction projects, and can prevent negative consequences such as poor HSE and quality outcomes, rework, schedule...
I am withdrawing from the battlefield of the war for the truth of history as it relates to the making and sustaining of the conflict in and over Palestine that became Israel, and the following is an explanation of why. More than three decades ago, when I made my commitment to this war effort- with the full knowledge that it would make me persona non gratain in the eyes...
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. AGENCIES: Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury; Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department of Labor; Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services. DATES: Comments are due on or before April 8, 2013.
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AARP officials are encouraging workers over the age of 50 to start their own businesses. The retirement planning and advocacy group held two workshops April 16 in Waterbury and April 18 in Bridgeport for "encore entrepreneurs." Nearly 33 percent of AARP members in Connecticut are extremely or very interested in starting a new career or job and 17 percent of...
About 30,000 people have had their DNA "sequenced" but a University of Utah professor said last week that in the future, detailed genetic information will be part of every person's medical records. Lynn Jorde, a professor at the university's Department of Human Genetics, said continued study of genetics and its relationships to diseases ultimately will lead to...
The Republican Party is in trouble, and it knows it. Just after the circus known as CPAC came and went last month, RNC Chairman Reince Priebus unveiled the GOFs self-autopsy. Of course, any group or organization that is in trouble faces a somewhat similar dilemma- the more trouble you are in, the less likely you are to understand why- but the degree of disconnect from...
Monsoon rainfall over South Asia has decreased during the last 5 to 6 decades according to several sets of observations. The hypothesis that the robust rise in SST over the warm pool, perhaps anchored by an increase in greenhouse gas concentrations, is instrumental in the east- west shiftin monsoon rainfall is proposed.Asuite of controlled experiments with...
During the Great Depression, credit unions' mission was to improve the financial lives of those impacted by that era's economic woes. Credit unions have never lost sight of that general sentiment, especially as it relates to teaching financial literacy to a wide range of their members, including: those affected by the recent economic downturn, persons new to...
However, many people tend to overlook the fact that banks, especially throughout communities in New Jersey, do more than collect and distribute money. "Without strong communities and the support of the citizens and local government, wouldn't be successful," says Steve Miller, president of Fulton Bank of New Jersey. "Participation throughout the community is...
May 24-- LOGANSPORT-- The Logansport building commissioner is working with an engineering firm to establish the future of three connected buildings on North Sixth Street after part of one of them had to be demolished last month. The east portion of the building at 208 N. Sixth St. was torn down April 20 after the northeast corner of the building collapsed two days...
May 24-- DELPHI-- A historic Victorian mansion in Delphi, once the home of a successful merchant and a professional wrestler, has been added to an Indiana preservation organization's list of endangered landmarks. The Bowen House, 404 E. Main St. in Delphi, was included in a list of 10 Most Endangered sites by Indiana Landmarks, a nonprofit preservation organization.
"By leveraging our many retail delivery channels including our branches, website, email, and social media, we are able to start dialogues with customers and set up more sales appointments without adding a lot of extra cost," says Ann-Cabell Williams, SVP/Retail Executive at EVB Bank in Virginia that recently signed on. The FDIC, FINRA and the new Consumer Financial...
Stanford University students are reading something far more intimate: their own DNA code. Genetics 210, a provocative class in the School of Medicine, is a pioneer in the growing movement to advance a new era in modern medicine, where genetic information allows us to not only look into our medical futures but sometimes take action-- like actress Angelina Jolie,...
May 24-- Virginia has begun measuring how many hours state employees work each week to find out how many part-time workers should be receiving health insurance under federal law. Bob McDonnell and the General Assembly ordered state agencies this year to limit the hours of hourly wage employees who had been working up to 32 hours a week. But some agencies were...
Tollfreenumber.ORG, a major company providing phone numbers in the toll free industry for the past decade, has recently disclosed information about the increase in toll free number usage as a result of recent natural disasters such as the Oklahoma tornado and Hurricane Sandy and has highlighted how toll free numbers still play an important role in not just...
May 24-- Tuition increases this year at Virginia's public universities that were the lowest in a decade might have been "artificially depressed" as the result of political pressure and schools will have difficulty sustaining them, the state Senate Finance Committee was told Thursday. She said a consulting firm hired to help U.Va. develop a strategic plan told...
A diverse group of manufacturers from throughout the state converged in Jefferson City on March 6, as part of Manufacturers Day at the Capitol presented by the Missouri Association of Manufacturers. Senators Jay Wasson, Majority Caucus Secretary, and Doug Libla also attended the luncheon. Manufacturers ended their day in Jefferson City encouraged by the...
The Commission filed an emergency action seeking a temporary restraining order and other emergency relief in federal court in the Northern District of Georgia, charging Blake Richards, a Buford, Georgia resident with violations of the federal securities laws for misappropriating investor funds. The Honorable Julie E. Carnes, the Chief Judge of the Northern...
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 24, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- NC4 and development partner 6 th Street Consulting are excited to announce that NC4 Street Smart™ is the 2013 winner of the Microsoft Collaboration and Content Partner of the Year award. "NC4 is thrilled to be chosen as Microsoft Partner of the Year in the Collaboration and Content category", said Jim Montagnino, President...
MGPA Advisory Pte. Ltd. is a subadvisor for Global Income Trust, Inc., and currently provides asset management and other advisory services to the Company relating to its assets in Germany. MGPA Advisory is an affiliate of MGPA Limited, a private real estate investment advisory firm focused on Europe and Asia. On May 21, 2013, MGPA announced that it had entered into...
May 23-- Commerce secretary-nominee Penny Pritzker told lawmakers Thursday that she regrets the losses suffered by customers of a failed bank she once led, but a lawyer for the depositors said the bank's owners never fully reimbursed them or the government. During a cordial confirmation hearing with the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee,...
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May 24-- Historic preservation in the Mining City is moving forward with a committee that hopes to answer the following questions: What does historic preservation in Butte really look like, what can we afford and how do we prioritize? Jim Jarvis, Butte- Silver Bow's historic preservation officer, told the Council of Commissioners Wednesday that the committee...
Aflac Inc. fell$. 73 or 1.3 percent, to $54.33. American International Group fell$. 24 or. 5 percent, to $44.29. MBIA fell$. 21 or 1.4 percent, to $14.59.
Financial empowerment nonprofit Operation HOPE today announced that it will assist efforts to rebuild and restore tornado-devastated areas in Oklahoma, through its disaster preparedness and recovery division, HOPE Coalition America. "Our hearts go out to the families and individuals in storm-stricken areas of Oklahoma," said Fred D. Smith president of...
May 24-- Leitchfield residents may soon see their garbage disposal bill increase. The Leitchfield City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance that, if passed into law, will increase the City's monthly waste disposal bill at a rate of ten percent for four consecutive years, during the Council's regularly-scheduled, Monday, May 21 meeting.
Prior to his work for the Vice President, Mulhauser spent more than a decade in senior roles in Congress, including his work on the Senate Finance Committee, which he helped lead through numerous landmark successes, including work on international trade, tax, health and economic issues, and for members including Senators Frank Lautenberg and John Breaux.
May 23-- Maybe the OSAA rankings were skewed to favor southern Oregon after all. Heiberg, a 5- foot-7 right-hander who was recently named the Portland Interscholastic League player of the year, held the Grizzlies scoreless on one hit through six innings before Steen Fredrickson doubled down the third-base line to lead off the bottom of the seventh.
May 16-- Kristen Rivera and Didier Miles were two young Miami-Dade County waiters who came to Islamorada for the annual end-of-season bash for South Florida restaurant industry workers. The Florida Highway Patrol said the two PF Chang's servers were drinking and neither was wearing a seatbelt when the 2007 Honda Element they were in rammed front-first into a...
May 24-- Members of the Los Banos Police Department are asking people to be safe on the roads this holiday weekend. Los Banos police said crashes involving alcohol can drop by an average of 20 percent when well-publicized checkpoints are conducted often. Funding for the checkpoint is provided to the Los Banos Police Department by a grant from the California...
May 24-- Despite the director's pledges to make tangible progress within six months on proposed changes, critics remained skeptical that recommendations contained in a recent audit of the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands will lead to any meaningful reform in an agency long plagued with management and oversight problems. Issues the audit raised were...
New York City, NY May 24, 2013. Those living with a sole financial provider are mostly in the low income category, and the extent of their financial burdens can be glimpsed from the following data provided in the article:• A 2011 study on Economic Insecurity and America’ s Families by Washington- based Wider Opportunities for Women said that while families may live...
May 24-- BOURNE-- Dylan Derby scored three goals and Upper Cape held off Cape Tech 6-4 on Thursday in boys lacrosse. Against Cape Tech, senior Colin Jepson added two goals while classmate Ben Wirth had one goal on Senior Night. Robert Fluke made nine saves for the Rams, which also got strong play from seniors Tyler Derby, Mason Nix, Greg Hill and Andrew Fisher.
In response to the devastating tornado damage in Oklahoma, Zappix, the Mobile Portal and Customer Service App company, has put together a special application menu to help those who wish to help the victims and families of this terrible tragedy from their mobile phone. The app, which is free of charge, provides Android and iPhone users with quick, direct access to...
VelocityShares Emerging Asia DR ETF VelocityShares Emerging Markets DR ETF VelocityShares Russia Select DR ETF. NASDAQ MarketSite– 4 Times Square– 43 rd& Broadway– Broadcast Studio. Tuesday, May 28, 2013– 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET.
Opexa Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company developing Tcelna TM, a patient specific T-cell immunotherapy for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square. NASDAQ MarketSite– 4 Times Square– 43 rd& Broadway– Broadcast Studio. Tuesday, May 28, 2013– 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.
May 24-- EDCOUCH-- When Marie Ibarra looked at the foundation for her new home, she saw the makings of the better future she was working toward. Marie Ibarra is among 32 families who will reside in South Texas' first silver LEED-certified neighborhood, which will also feature hike and bike trails, a community center and park once fully complete. Proyecto Azteca, the San...
May 24-- If Texas A&M wants to keep its run in the Southeastern Conference alive it will have to beat the No. 1 team in the nation for a second time in three days. A&M's jaunt through the winners' bracket ended late Thursday at Metropolitan Stadium with a 6-4 loss to No. 10 Mississippi State. Vanderbilt defeated No. 11 South Carolina, 4-3, in 10 innings on Thursday.
May 23-- Make the most of the season with Newburyport Spring Fest, which takes place downtown Sunday and Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Bands taking the stage at Market Square are Jam Static, a modern/classic rock band that will perform Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., and Way to the River, a progressive rock cover band that will play Monday, also from 1 to 4 p.m.. The Newburyport Harbor...
Follow us on LinkedIn– Globally, there is rising awareness about the benefits of breast feeding babies with organizations such as World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics recommending exclusive breast feeding for infants for the first six months. Additionally, the restructuring of the reimbursement policies in the US in January 2013...
It was about 2 a.m., and I heard a loud noise; I got up to look out the window, but they were gone, "said Catherine Smith, of the 2000 block of Booker Street, north of Rock Springs Golf Course. That neighbor, Robert Shewmake, told The Telegraph that the car full of young people had pulled into his driveway to visit his son. Emily Hejna, public information officer at the Alton...
May 24-- REDWOOD CITY-- A Peninsula real estate mogul was found guilty Thursday of murdering his wife in their mansion to collect a $30 million insurance policy as creditors closed in on his crumbling empire. The hefty penalty stems from the jurors finding that he fired the shot that killed his wife, Parima Parineh, in their Woodside home on April 13, 2010 for money.
Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid received an obscene and threatening voicemail at her office, a sign that the rancorous debate over embracing a signature component of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in the state is far from over. Kate Brophy McGee of Phoenix urged fellow members Thursday to tell their constituents to be civil, after a fellow...
May 24-- Testifying in his own defense, former Cameron County District Attorney Armando R. Villalobos on Thursday denied the government's public-corruption allegations against him. "It's ridiculous," Villalobos said on the stand of allegations that he paid former 404th state District Judge Abel C. Limas about $10,700 to stop an investigation into a...
May 24-- STOCKTON-- Feeding the hungry is a complicated, expensive and ever-growing proposition. "There is a difference," said Rebeca Knodt, executive director of the Emergency Food Bank and Family Services of Stockton/San Joaquin County. Stockton's emergency food bank is the oldest independent operation of its kind in the county.
May 24-- ELK GROVE-- Masters champion. The Lincoln High senior matched a personal record of 5 feet, 5 inches in the high jump to win the title on the first day of the Sac-Joaquin Section Masters track and field championships Thursday at Elk Grove High. The title qualifies Getty for the CIF State Championships on May 31 and June 1 at Buchanan High in Clovis.
May 24-- Q: Where in the road are mo-peds and scooters supposed to travel? Also, I pay insurance, highway use tax and annual registration fee, and I'm required to have a special license to operate my motorcycle in North Carolina. If the machine has two or three wheels, no more than a 50 cc engine and no external shifting device and if it truly goes no faster than 30 mph, it's...
May 24--' Bare-bones' insurance plans to satisfy 10 coverage categories. Q: The Wall Street Journal recently featured an article titled "Employers Eye Bare-Bones Health Plans Under New Laws" about a misconception about what the Affordable Care Act requires of large employers. Beginning Jan. 1, employers with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees must offer "...
Office Address: Department of the Army; Army Contracting Command, ECC; Soto Cano Branch; Contracting Office, Unit 5720, PSC 42, APO, AA 34042. Subject: W-- Non-Tactical Vehicle Rental, Illopango Airfield, El Salvador. Place of Performance: Soto Cano Branch Contracting Office, Unit 5720, PSC 42 APO AA.
Office Address: Department of the Army; FedBid; FedBid.com-- for Department of Army procurements only; Macomb, Bragg, NC 28307. Description: Department of the Army. FedBid.com-- for Department of Army procurements only.
Office Address: Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Acquisition and Grants Office; SSMC2- 11th floor/ OFA611325 East West Highway, 11th Floor Silver Spring MD 20910. Place of Performance: NOAA- WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE5324 TRI- HILL FRONTAGE ROAD GREAT FALLS, MT. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Janitorial Services for The...
Office Address: Millennium Challenge Corporation; MCC; Washington DC; 875 Fifteenth Street, N.W. 20005. Place of Performance: Millennium Challenge Corporation875 Fifteenth Street, N.W. Washington, DC. Millennium Challenge Corporation is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide assistance that will support economic growth and poverty...
Amendment to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation- R-- DLA-Energy Petroleum Facilities Maintenance and Minor/Emergency Repairs at various ARMY/ ARMY Reserve/ ARMY Nat Guard installations. Office Address: Department of the Army; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; USACE HNC, Huntsville; P. O. Box 1600, Huntsville, AL 35807-4301. Subject: R-- DLA-Energy Petroleum Facilities...
Office Address: Department of State; Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs; Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division; SA-4 Navy Hill, South Building2430 E Street, N.W. Washington DC 20037. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. You have received this Personal Services Contractor solicitation...
Office Address: Department of State; Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs; Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division; SA-4 Navy Hill, South Building2430 E Street, N.W. Washington DC 20037. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. You have received this "Personal Services Contractor" solicitation...
Office Address: Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services; Office of Acquisition and Grants Management; 7500 Security Blvd.C2-21-15 Baltimore MD 21244-1850. Description: Department of Health and Human Services. Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services.
Office Address: Agency for International Development; Washington D.C.; USAID/ Washington; 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWRoom 7.10-006 Washington DC 20523. Position Title: OTI Information and Technology Advisor Solicitation Number: SOL-OTI-13-000038 Salary Level: GS-13 Equivalent: $71,674- $93,175 Issuance Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013 Closing Date: Friday, June...
Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; VA Sierra Pacific Network; VA Northern California HealthCare System; 5342 Dudley Blvd. Bldg 98; McClellan CA 95652-1012. Description: Department of Veterans Affairs. VA Northern California Health Care System.
Office Address: Department of the Interior; National Park Service; NPS- All Offices; NPS, NER- NE MABOBoston National Historical ParkCharlestown Navy YardBuilding I-1BostonMA02129-4543US. Subject: L-- Alarm Monitoring Service at Minute Man National Historical Park, Concord, MA.. The National Park Service is issuing this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under...
Office Address: Department of the Army; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; USACE HNC, Huntsville; P. O. Box 1600, Huntsville, AL 35807-4301. Description: Department of the Army. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Office Address: Department of the Army; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; USACE District, Memphis; 167 North Main Street, Rm B202, Memphis, TN 38103-1894. Place of Performance: USACE District, Memphis- Ensley Engineer Yard 2915 Riverport Road Memphis TN. Description: Department of the Army.
Office Address: Department of the Air Force; Air Mobility Command; 628th CONS; 101 E. Hill BlvdBldg 503 Charleston AFB SC 29404-5021. Contact: Bryan Coppage, Phone 843-963-3327, Fax 843-963-5183, Email bryan.coppage@us.af.mil- Robert Melton, Contracting Officer, Phone 843-963-5157, Fax 843-963-5183, Email robert.melton.6@us.af.mil.
Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; VISN/18PHX; 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300; Phoenix AZ 85014. Place of Performance: Dept of Veterans Affairs-PHX Contracting Office; 777 East Missouri Avenue-Suite 300; Phoenix, AZ. Description: Department of Veterans Affairs.
Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; 76 Veterans Avenue; Bath NY 14810. Place of Performance: VA Medical Center; 76 Veterans Avenue; Bath, New York. Description: Department of Veterans Affairs.
Office Address: Department of Transportation; Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Headquarters FMCSA. Issued by: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Website: http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov. In accordance with FAR 15.201 responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot form a binding Contractor commitment by...
Office Address: Department of Labor; Employment Training Administration; Adams and Associates, In.; 10395 Double R Blvd Reno NV 89521. Place of Performance: Woodstock Job Corps Center10900 Old Court Rd. Woodstock, MD. Adams and Associates, Inc., contracting for the U.S. Department of Labor for the operation of the Woodstock Job Corps Center- a 550 student residential...
Office Address: Department of Justice; Bureau of Prisons; FCI Petersburg; 1100 River RoadPO Box 90026 Hopewell VA 23860. Contact: VIRGINIA A. GRISHAM, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, Phone 804-504-7200 ext.1064, Fax 804-504-7288, Email VGRISHAM@BOP.GOV- Edward Faison, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 80450472001070, Fax 804-504-7227, Email efaison@bop.gov.
Office Address: Department of the Army; National Guard Bureau; USPFO for Oregon; ATTN: USPFO-P, P.O. Box 14840, Salem, OR 97309-5008. Contact: Nicollette Kennemer, 5035843764 mailto: nicollette.a.kennemer.mil@mail.mil.
Office Address: Department of Labor; Employment Training Administration; Adams and Associates, In.; 10395 Double R Blvd Reno NV 89521. Adams and Associates, Inc., contracting for the U.S. Department of Labor for the operation of the Woodstock Job Corps Center- a 550 student residential training facility located at 10900 Old Court Rd., Woodstock, MD 21163, is...
Office Address: Department of Labor; Employment Training Administration; Little Rock Job Corps Center; 2020 Vance Street Little Rock AR 72206-1651. Place of Performance: Little Rock Job Corps Center6900 Scott Hamilton Dr Little Rock, AR. THIS IS A SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITY The Little Rock Job Corps Center operated by Adams and Associates, located at 6900...
Office Address: Department of the Navy; Military Sealift Command; MSC Norfolk; Building SP-64471 East C Street Bldg SP64 Naval Station Norfolk Norfolk VA 23511. Contact: John Scott Harrison, Contract Specialist, Phone 757 443 5919, Fax 757 443 5982, Email john.harrison@navy.mil. Description: Department of the Navy.
May 23-- BEDFORD-- Floyd Central coach Casey LaDuke proved he was psychic on Thursday night in the first round of the Class 4 A Bedford North Lawrence Sectional. Bedford shut out Seymour in Thursday's sectional opener, 4-0.. The second semifinal will take place at about 12:30 p.m. on Monday between Jeffersonville and Jennings County.
May 23-- Damage from the deadly tornado that struck Moore on Monday could surpass $2 billion in insured losses, state Insurance Commissioner John Doak estimated Wednesday. Doak said it is possible the tornado that ripped through parts of Newcastle, south Oklahoma City and Moore could be worse than the one that struck Joplin, Mo., about two years ago, causing more...
BOSTON, May 24, 2013-- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., parent company of LPL Financial LLC, announced today that Mark Casady, chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the William Blair 33rd Annual Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 12:10 p.m., at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago. LPL Financial, a wholly owned subsidiary of LPL Financial...
WASHINGTON-- When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters. The issue could create a political headache next year for Democrats facing re-election if disgruntled union members believe the Obama administration and Congress aren't working to fix the problem.
May 24-- The Lexington Public Library must pay $927,491 to Kathleen Imhoff, its former chief executive officer, because of the way it terminated her employment in July 2009, an arbitration panel ruled this week. Her contract did not specify what her compensation would be in such an event, so the library must honor the remaining two years of her deal at a cost of...
Steve Beshear to dismiss a Tea Party lawsuit challenging the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange. The ruling Thursday allows the lawsuit, filed earlier this year by Tea Party activist David Adams, to continue. Adams, joined in the suit by Dawn Cloyd of Lexington and Sarah Durand of Louisville, claims that Beshear did not receive "proper approval" from...
Prudential Georgia Realty is proud to announce our new Veteran’ s Real Estate Career program. The free services are valued at over $3000 and include advanced marketing& technology fees, E&O insurance, NAR fees, local board fees and company-provided training classes. Dan Forsman, President& CEO of Prudential Georgia Realty said,“ I grew up in a military family and am...
Having an emergency and going to the hospital might be less financially burdensome if the Legislature passes a constitutional amendment this year. Assembly Speaker Marilyn Kirkpatrick, D- North Las Vegas, wants emergency room bills to be constitutionally capped, a move she says will save constituents from expensive hospital bills incurred when they're...
PHOENIX-- The jury foreman in Jodi Arias' murder trial says the 18 days she spent on the witness stand didn't do her any good. Zervakos was interviewed on ABC's "Good Morning America" on Friday, a day after the judge declared a mistrial when the jury couldn't decide whether to sentence her to death or to life in prison. The jury previously convicted Arias of...
Insured, suffering, or the victim of medical malpractice in Philadelphia? As medical malpractice lawyers in Philadelphia, PA, SMBB is made up of caring individuals who have handled a number of serious personal injury cases, involving hospitals or health care providers. The lawyers at SMBB are used to handling highly complex cases in and around Philadelphia...
As summer approaches, the mild Florida winters give way to sweltering summer heat. However, Sinclair Law, a motorcycle accident attorney and law firm in Melbourne, Fla., demonstrates that there are plenty of circumstances that drivers and motorcyclists alike should keep in mind as they travel this summer. “Summer means that children are out of school,” says Brad...
The Talbot Bank of Easton, Maryland, the wholly owned subsidiary of Shore Bancshares, Inc., has entered into a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of a Consent Order with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a Stipulation and Consent to the Issuance of a Consent Order with the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation and an Acknowledgement of...
WPL Publishing soon will sponsor a webinar to examine the growing use of building information modeling technology for project lifecycle purposes, including scheduling, cost estimating, sustainability review, and facility management. To register for the 90- minute event, which will take place Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., visit...
Shore Bancshares, Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Talbot Bank of Easton, Maryland, entered into a Consent Order with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Commissioner of Financial Regulation of Maryland with certain requirements, including improving credit quality and reviewing and revising certain of the Bank's...
On May 23, 2013, Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc., as borrower, entered into a $20 million unsecured term loan agreement and related term note with RenaissanceRe Ventures Ltd., as lender. In connection with obtaining the consent of Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, with whom the Company currently has an unsecured $10 million revolving line of credit, to...
The Middlesboro Lady Jackets are the 2012 52nd District Champions after pulling out a 4-1 win over Harlan County in Thursday's championship game. Harlan County scored first as they got a two-out single from Johnson in the third inning and Savanna Sergent reached on an error. Harlan County had a 1-0 lead, but Hensley would more than make up for that miscue later in...
May 24-- The trial of a 52- year-old Los Altos woman accused of stabbing her estranged husband while wearing bubble wrap abruptly halted this week after her attorney announced she would enter a new plea-- not guilty by reason of insanity. If convicted, Laura Jean Wenke could have faced life in prison for attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon and assault with...
May 24-- SAN JOSE-- Given up for dead, Carlmont-Belmont was instead buried alive Thursday night at PAL Stadium in San Jose. Instead, Carlmont opened the top of the seventh with singles by Jacey Phipps, Taylor Yzaguirre and Gabriella Pons. The first run strolled home after ace Rebecca Faulkner drew a full-count walk.
May 24-- Harlan County's reign over the 52nd District came to an end Wednesday, as the Lady Bears fell 4-1 to Middlesboro in the title game. The Lady Bears committed five errors, resulting in all four Middlesboro runs in the loss. "Not taking anything away from Middlesboro thought.
May 24-- EDMOND-- Carney is a city of about 649 residents and following the recent tornado outbreak 20 homes were destroyed there and an additional 18 homes in the county were leveled. Edmond Kiwanis has decided that we will not forget the folks in Carney who caught the brunt of the Sunday tornado that started in Edmond. Carney is about 30 miles away but 20 homes in...
Including the powers of the University of Texas System regents, who hold among the most prestigious appointments in state government but whose controversial oversight of the Austin flagship prompted the legislation? Similar language is included in House Bill 29, which is working its way through the Legislature. A sticking point in earlier versions of the...
May 24-- Cutting positions hasn't been ruled out as administrators at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center take a hard look at the Lewiston hospital's budget. With a little more than a month left in the present fiscal year, the hospital has $4.2 million in revenue left after its expenses are paid and is just $100,000 shy of its financial goal for the year, said hospital...
May 24-- The Springboro school board said on Thursday it would hire replacements if the teachers union went on strike. "I will proceed with an aggressive and proactive contingency plan to ensure that Springboro schools remain open," Superintendent Todd Petrey said in a prepared statement. The Springboro Education Association voted to give its negotiating team...
This week's tournament will be the final Series appearance for Lee and Rogers State, both of which will shift their entire athletic programs to the NCAA Division II level over the summer. They've all moved to the NCAA. "If you'd said to me years ago that a Dallas Baptist wouldn't be around, that a Grand Canyon wouldn't be around, I'd go,' Oh, man,'" Lewis-Clark State...
May 24-- DALLAS TWP.-- Dallas School Board approved a new transportation contract Thursday, which didn't go over well with supporters of the company that didn't get it. The five-year contract calls for Pike County- based G. Davis Inc. to supply 22 new propane-powered buses to the district and provide drivers. Board members Maureen Matiska, Fred Parry, Larry Schuler,...
The district, along with the city and town of Lockport, are the recipients of a $570,219 Safe Routes To School grant. Town Board members voted Wednesday to allow Town Supervisor Marc R. Smith to sign an agreement with the Department of Transportation. The grant will pay for new sidewalks along East High Street between Magnolia to Day Road, Locust Street from...
Jeff and Sherri Sloan were in Bixby closing on a house Monday afternoon. Everything they owned was in the house, packed in boxes for their planned move to Bixby over the Memorial Day weekend. Josh Sloan called his mother, who told him to seek shelter in the basement of nearby Hillsdale Freewill Baptist College in Moore, where the couple had worked.
May 24-- OKLAHOMA CITY-- Oklahoma State was stunned by TCU's ninth-inning rally and dropped an 8-4 contest to the Horned Frogs in a Big 12 Tournament game early Friday morning. The Cowboys were cruising with a 4-2 lead heading into final frame when the Horned Frogs scored six runs to capture control at Bricktown Ballpark. The Cowboys turned to closer Brendan...
When a member of our church, Mary Nelson, a college age woman, suffered severe brain trauma in an auto accident in November of 2011, her life was changed in a momentous way. When the congregation of The First Church of God in Wooster learned this, we knew we had to help. We asked the " Colonial City Quartet" to provide the music and they graciously accepted.
Foodie Call, a food delivery business that serves the Charlotte metropolitan area, is partnering with Ben& Jerry’ s to celebration National Frozen Yogurt Week from May 24 to 30. Ben& Jerry’ s, one of the 100 local restaurants and venues that work with Foodie Call, is encouraging Charlotte residents to sample their line of nutrient-packed Greek yogurt flavors.
May 24-- For years, the Allegheny County Department of Public Works was asleep behind the checkbook, waiting six months or more to pay contractors-- and in one case, nearly two years. On Thursday, Allegheny County Controller Chelsa Wagner released an audit of the $30 million- a-year department, criticizing a pattern of late payments, lackluster record-keeping and...
Tripwire, Inc., a global provider of IT security solutions, today announced the results of a survey of 131 information security professionals that revealed key differences between the way executive and non-executive IT professionals communicate with senior leadership. “Information security risk is getting a lot of attention due to high-profile...
WASHINGTON, May 23-- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following text of a testimony by Under Secretary for International Affairs Lael Brainard:. U.S. financial and trade linkages with Europe are strong, and we hope to make them stronger still by moving forward with an ambitious Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement.
The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment& Training Administration issued the following news release:. The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 2.3 percent for the week ending May 11, unchanged from the prior week's revised rate. The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending May 11 was...
Victims of severe storms and tornadoes that began on May 18, 2013 in parts of Oklahoma may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service. The declaration permits the IRS to postpone certain deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in the disaster area. In addition, the IRS is waiving the failure-to-deposit penalties for employment and...
ISLAMABAD— The U.S. Embassy says an American diplomat accidentally killed a pedestrian while driving in the Pakistani capital. The embassy said in a statement sent to reporters that the diplomat hit the pedestrian near a market in Islamabad on Friday. The pedestrian died as a result of his injuries.
ISLAMABAD-- The U.S. Embassy says an American diplomat accidentally killed a pedestrian while driving in the Pakistani capital. The embassy said in a statement sent to reporters that the diplomat hit the pedestrian near a market in Islamabad on Friday. The pedestrian died as a result of his injuries.
"I really appreciate 10th Mountain, Fort Drum and and his great team for inviting us to participate in their Safety Stand Down," Edens said. "I hear great things about what they do here, and I look forward to the remarkable Soldiers, Families and great civilians who work at Fort Drum. "I'm looking forward to some great I think the 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum and this...
The Motorcycle Industry Council issued the following news release:. Senator Klobuchar highlighted the importance of the Recreational Trails Program at the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee confirmation hearing for Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx who has been nominated by President Obama to become Secretary of Transportation.
The European Union's Medicines Agency issued the following news release:. The European Medicines Agency has issued six key recommendations to tackle the issue of medication errors causing harm in the European Union. The Agency, in collaboration with the European Commission and the EU regulatory network, will now develop an action plan, which it will publish...
The Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry issued the following news release:. The Ministry of Trade and Industry announced today that it will maintain the GDP growth forecast for 2013 at 1.0 to 3.0 per cent. The Singapore economy grew by 0.2 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter of 2013, compared to 1.5 per cent in the preceding quarter.
The New Jersey Senate Republicans issued the following news:. The Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee has approved legislation sponsored and supported by 9th District Legislators Senator Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove that contains the recommendations issued by the Veterans' Hospital Task...
Abby Flottemesch, Chief Development& Engagement Officer, Atlas Corps, Washington, DC. Dorcas Gilmore, Assistant General Counsel, NAACP, Baltimore, MD. Blair Glencorse, Executive Director, Accountability Lab, Washington, DC.
Darrel Tillar Mason will receive the Virginia State Bar Diversity Conference's Clarence M. Dunnaville Jr. Achievement Award at the Virginia State Bar's annual meeting on June 14 in Virginia Beach. Mason, of Manakin Sabot, "Has been a champion of civil rights and equal opportunity her entire forty year professional career," attorney Marni E. Byrum wrote in...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved Governor Pat Quinn's request to add Bureau, Crawford, Henderson, Knox, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, Peoria, Rock Island, Schuyler, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford counties to the major disaster declaration issued May 10. Previous counties designated under the declaration are Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Fulton,...
"The robo-call identifies the business as" Senior Medical Alert "or" Senior Medical Advisors "and attempts to obtain consumers' billing information in order to charge those consumers $35 monthly for alleged" monitoring "services. "Unfortunately, the elderly are disproportionately targeted by scam artists and are often the victims of fraud and abuse," Attorney...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:. The DRC in Fulton County will close at 7 p.m. Friday, May 24. It is not necessary to visit a DRC to register with FEMA.
CROIX, Virgin Islands, May 23-- The U.S. Virgin Islands legislature issued the following news release:. The Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services& Veteran's Affairs chaired by Senator Clarence Payne III, held a public hearing on Wednesday in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room, Frederiksted to hear from several doctors and medical...
Tom Coburn, R- Okla., issued the following news release:. Assistant Majority Leader Dick Durbin and Senator Tom Coburn, M.D. released the following statement today after the Senate accepted Durbin-Coburn amendment #953 by a vote of 59-33. This amendment is a reasonable step that asks our wealthiest farmers to cover more of their risk by reducing the level of...
Attorney General Schneiderman urged New Yorkers to notify his office of any summer scams designed to dupe unsuspecting consumers. "It's appalling that anyone would prey on New Yorkers looking to use the summer months to get ahead on home improvement projects or enjoy a family vacation," said Attorney General Schneiderman. Attorney General Schneiderman...
Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release:. Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ERIN DAVIS, former sales manager for the now defunct Buy-A-Home real estate brokerage business, was sentenced today in Manhattan federal court to 24 months in prison for...
The Central Bank of the Philippines issued the following news release:. The Monetary Board, in its meeting held on 16 May 2013, approved the adoption of a Compliance Rating System, an assessment tool that the BSP has developed to comprehensively evaluate during an on-site examination the effectiveness of a bank's and other supervised financial institutions'...
Joseph Ferrara and five others were indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver this week on charges related to the illegal distribution of prescription medication and money laundering, U.S. Attorney John Walsh, DEA Special Agent in Charge Barbra Roach and IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Stephen Boyd announced. Karyne Smith, Karen Plaia and...
NCI is set to shake up financial services education in Ireland and create a new breed of financial planners in partnership with the Institute of Canadian Bankers. NCI has announced an exclusive partnership with the Institute of Canadian Bankers. The Institute sets the standard for financial services education in Canada as the most experienced and trusted...
On May 14, 2013 the County of Mendocino and the Mendocino County Management Association received approval from the Board of Supervisors for a Memorandum of Understanding that extends through September of 2014. Negotiations formally began on January 24th of this year and included a series of six meetings. The current MOU adopted by the Board of Supervisors...
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones applauded today's court-approved settlement between Anthem Blue Cross and Consumer Watchdog regarding how policyholders receiving treatment for HIV/AIDS purchase their medications. The Department of Insurance also received complaints, opened its own investigation of those complaints, and reviewed the...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:. The state/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in West, Texas will be closed Sunday, May 26 and Monday, May 27. Specialists from the state of Texas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to...
Today Paul Broun, Phil Gingrey, and Jack Kingston put special interests ahead of Georgia's students and middle class families when they voted to charge more for college loans. "Once again, Paul Broun, Phil Gingrey, and Jack Kingston are siding with their fellow extreme and out of touch House Republicans as they side with special interests over Georgia's middle...
Chief Justice Thomas L. Kilbride announced Thursday that the Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Linnea E. Thompson, an attorney for more than 30 years, to fill a vacancy in the 14th Judicial Circuit. Chief Justice Kilbride recommended Ms. I wish to thank the community leaders who served on the judicial evaluation committee and particularly Chief Justice...
May 23-- After three years of work and plenty of support from residents, Ashley Lake will soon have its own fire hall. According to Flathead County Fire Service Area Manager Lincoln Chute, the new hall will be part of the Marion Fire District and be located on one acre of land near the south end of the lake. "Everybody within a five-mile radius of that would then be...
May 24-- A Saline County District Court judge Thursday expressed dissatisfaction with Kansas sentencing guidelines that prevented her from sending a Salina man convicted of multiple business burglaries to prison. "Quite frankly, with the number of burglaries you committed, you probably deserve to go to prison," Judge Rene Young told Stephen A. Rowson, 33..
May 24-- Garrett Hutson was doing just fine on his own, but he wasn't about to turn down a helping hand from his senior shortstop. No. 1 Iola was the only higher seed to win in the opening round, blanking Coffeyville, 5-0. The Mustangs will play No. 5 Desoto, a 7-0 first-round winner over Pratt, at 11 a.m.. Circle got on the board in the top of the third inning without a hit against...
In the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, the recovery from Monday's deadly tornado is picking up speed, even as locals mourn the loss of at least 24 people, including 10 children. Funerals will begin Friday in Moore, and President Obama plans to visit the town Sunday. To help them, Moore's First Baptist Church offered its large property as a center for relief operations.
Paul Thissen, Minnesota's House majority leader, stopped in Mankato Thursday morning to defend the Democrats' legislative accomplishments, education was at the top of his agenda. Mankato Area Public Schools now spends about $1.4 million to provide that service and will be able to use that money elsewhere starting in fall 2014, said Jerry Kolander, the...
May 24-- LAGRANGE-- With two of the area's top pitchers squaring off Thursday night in the championship game of the Class 3 A Lakeland Sectional between Lakeland and Fairfield, the margin for error figured to be very small. Fairfield coach John Skibbe was happy for his team's seven seniors-- Alex DeWitt, Raina Troyer, Kyla Bender, Riley Troyer, Margaret Moore, Adrienne...
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Hanson Duby Personal Injury Law, a personal injury law firm serving the Greater Toronto Area, is issuing a warning to drivers to be cautious of other drivers this spring and summer after a number of reported fatalities on congested Ontario roads. “The results of an accident with another motor vehicle can be life altering,” says Spyros Bekiaris, a lawyer at Hanson...
Last year, ConsumerTrack focused on evolving its proprietary technology platform to expand revenue and Web traffic growth through social media, mobile marketing and local targeting. "ConsumerTrack’ s technology advancements have evolved the company into a full-service Online Customer Acquisition Platform with the ability to launch new products and...
May 24-- ANCHORAGE-- For more than a half Thursday, the undefeated Dimond girls tested and probed, searching for some way to penetrate a reinforced South defense that had not broken and had barely even bent. "To me, it was really scary," said Dimond forward Ariela Lewis. Her twin sister, Aaliyah Lewis, assisted on the game-winning goal and drew the foul that led to Bobby...
May 24-- ANCHORAGE-- Until they committed a late first-half mistake, the North Pole boys gave West everything it could handle Thursday in the first round of the high school state soccer tournament at Eagle River High School. Sallah intercepted a pass near the top of the North Pole penalty box and took advantage of a clear shooting lane to break a scoreless tie.
“Homeowners can make old concrete look new again at a fraction of the cost compared to concrete removal and replacement,” explains Mike Webb, owner of James Louis Concrete.“ Whether a customer wants a consistent uniform color, a contemporary concrete stain, or a natural stone texture or pattern, we can provide a vast array of finishes.”. Want to turn a plain or damaged...
Then he went one better, powering a three-run home run to highlight a four-run third as WHS took a big, early lead and held on for a 10-6 Section 3 Class A quarterfinal victory over Carthage at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. The second-seeded Cyclones, making the sectional semifinals for the second straight season, return to the Fairgrounds for an 11 a.m. semifinal on...
"Our growth and job creation has continued to progress at a rapid pace," says Tom Rzeznik, Danlaw' s President and COO. Beyond these key growth drivers, Rzeznik notes that there are four critical factors for Danlaw' s success, which include: 30 years of continuous operation in the automotive electronics industry, the uniqueness of Danlaw' s products and services, solid...
May 24-- With construction set to begin on the Cleburne County Emergency Medical Service headquarters building in Heflin, the Cleburne County Hospital Board increased the project budget by $15,000 Thursday. The board, which manages EMS and the Cleburne County Nursing Home, approved construction of bedrooms in the building at its March meeting and allocated...
Mark Dayton, D- Minn., issued the following news release:. Today, Governor Dayton signed a bill into law that invests millions in job creation efforts that will leverage billions of dollars in private sector investment in Minnesota's economy, make our state a more competitive place to do business, and get thousands of Minnesotans back to work.
Joe Heck, R- Nev., issued the following news release:. This legislation comes following the discovery of the bodies of Keith Goldberg and Air Force Staff Sergeant Antonio Tucker in the Lake Mead Recreation Area by Good Samaritan search and rescue teams. "The families of Keith Goldberg and Antonio Tucker waited far too long before finally having closure on the cases...
Mike Crapo, R- Idaho, issued the following news release:. Given the growing magnitude of these injuries, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is joining with the Idaho Doctors Hospital, the Aegis Research Institute at Bingham Memorial Hospital, the Institute of Rural Health at Idaho State University and many Idaho physicians to launch the Idaho Traumatic Brain Injury...
The city of Fort Worth issued the following news:. It will now be easier for volunteers to perform work in common areas of public property and medians. The city believes that the value of the volunteer work exceeds the liability exposure experienced in the past-- there has been very little claim activity, city officials said.
Tom Corbett continues to mull the decision to expand Medicaid in Pennsylvania, the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today brought together legislators, health care professionals, advocates and experts to discuss the potential impact of Medicaid expansion in Pennsylvania. Under the Affordable Care Act, expanding Medicaid would make all adults between...
Mike Johanns, R- Neb., issued the following news release:. Mike Johanns has offered and cosponsored several amendments aimed at improving the farm bill, which passed the Senate Agriculture Committee last week. "This farm bill is not the bill I would have written, but, in addition to the troubling aspects of the bill, there are several provisions that I believe are a good...
Bobby Jindal, R- La., issued the following news release:. Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced he has signed bills passed by the Legislature into law, bringing the total number of bills signed for the 2013 Regular Legislative Session to 26.. Danahay: Relates to meetings of the Sulphur Industrial Development District.
The U. S. Small Business Administration, the Moore Norman Technology Center Business Development Center, the Oklahoma Small Business Development Center, SCORE, the Women's Business Center and the Moore, Norman, Oklahoma City and South Oklahoma City Chambers of Commerce today announced the opening of a Business Recovery Center. "Due to the severe property...
Barbara Lee, Chair of the Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity, on the "Half-in-Ten" Act they introduced today. I appreciate your leadership on the issue of combating poverty in our country and for chairing the Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity. "I am proud to be a cosponsor of the' Half-in-Ten' Act, which builds on the task force's...
The Oklahoma House of Representatives unanimously passed Senate Bill 249, a measure that will provide relief in response to the May 2013 tornadoes. SB 249 will direct $45 million from the Rainy Day Fund to the Office of Emergency Management for immediate tornado relief. "We lost 26 Oklahomans and hundreds continue to suffer due to this tragedy," said...
Maggie Hassan, D- N.H., issued the following news release:. In response to the announcement Wednesday evening by Senate Republican leadership that they intend to reject Medicaid expansion, Governor Maggie Hassan released the following statement:. "The decision by Senate Republican leadership to reject $2.5 billion in federal dollars will make health coverage...
This morning, Ulster County Executive Mike Hein unveiled "Ulster C.A.R.E.S.," an innovative plan to guarantee that high quality mental health services are available to Ulster County's residents regardless of their ability to pay. "In the face of a serious long-term funding crisis resulting from major reductions in State and Federal aid, more than $8 million...
Mark Udall, who serves on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced an amendment to the 2013 Farm Bill today aimed at fundamentally changing how the Federal Emergency Management Agency confronts and prevents wildfires in Colorado and throughout the West. "Wildfire threatens entire communities in Colorado and throughout the West.
"We must prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, and I am happy the Senate voted unanimously to take necessary measures to protect against these threats and to stand with our ally Israel if it is forced to defend its people from Iranian hostility," Portman said. Yesterday, Portman signed on as an original cosponsor of the Iran Export Embargo Act, legislation...
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need to suspend the implementation of Obamacare until a thorough investigation of the scandal-plagued IRS, which will oversee Obamacare compliance, is completed:. "I would like to talk about a real scandal, not a manufactured crisis.
WASHINGTON- Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy hailed the unanimous confirmation Thursday of Sri Srinivasan to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. "Sri Srinivasan is not a nominee who should require cloture to be filed, and neither was Caitlin Halligan." He pointed out that Republicans "had no concerns with supporting President Bush' s four Senate-...
Senators Frank R. Lautenberg and David Vitter today announced support for their bipartisan legislation to modernize the Toxic Substances Control Act by former top Environmental Protection Agency toxics officials from the Administrations of President Barack Obama and George W. Bush. The strong statements of support come from Steve Owens and Charles M....
Mike Johanns has offered and cosponsored several amendments aimed at improving the farm bill, which passed the Senate Agriculture Committee last week. "This farm bill is not the bill I would have written, but, in addition to the troubling aspects of the bill, there are several provisions that I believe are a good step for American ag policy," Johanns said.
WASHINGTON- Senator Dean Heller and Congressman Joe Heck today introduced legislation that allows expedited access to public lands for Good Samaritan search and recovery organizations so that they may conduct searches for missing persons. This legislation comes following the discovery of the bodies of Keith Goldberg and Air Force Staff Sergeant...
May 24-- Kutztown's Colleen Smith hit a two-run home run in the first inning to help the Golden Bears earn a 3-1 win over ninth-ranked Grand Valley State University Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Division II softball World Series at Salem, Va.. Kutztown, which has won 12 straight, took advantage of a Grand Valley miscue in the first when Katie Lynch reached...
Given the growing magnitude of these injuries, Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is joining with the Idaho Doctors Hospital, the Aegis Research Institute at Bingham Memorial Hospital, the Institute of Rural Health at Idaho State University and many Idaho physicians to launch the Idaho Traumatic Brain Injury Summit. According to physicians at the Idaho Doctors...
May 24-- HERSHEY-- Ben Bortz said that he's "real competitive," which is no surprise to his Exeter teammates. "Ben did an amazing job," fellow Exeter senior Alex Dundore said. He retired the final nine batters he faced and sent 15th- seeded Exeter into Tuesday's semifinals against 14th- seeded Dallastown, a 7-0 winner over No. 6 Waynesboro.
WASHINGTON- Congressman Joe Heck and Senator Dean Heller today introduced legislation that allows expedited access to public lands for Good Samaritan search and recovery organizations so that they may conduct searches for missing persons. This legislation comes following the discovery of the bodies of Keith Goldberg and Air Force Staff Sergeant...
May 23-- DILLSBURG-- Hitting isn't everything in high school baseball, and Shippensburg learned that the hard way on Thursday night. Shippensburg finishes its season with a 12-10 record. West York took some risks to gain a two-run lead over Shippensburg.
European allies are essential partners in our strategic engagements around the world, from the historic changes underway in the Middle East and North Africa to addressing Iran and North Korea. U.S. financial and trade linkages with Europe are strong, and we hope to make them stronger still by moving forward with an ambitious Transatlantic Trade and...
H.R.255, to amend certain definitions contained in the Provo River Project Transfer Act for purposes of clarifying certain property descriptions; H.R.745, to reauthorize the Water Desalination Act of 1996; and H.R.1963, the " Bureau of Reclamation Conduit Hydropower Development Equity and Jobs Act." The Competitive Enterprise Institute is a non-profit...
On average, the United States experiences 100,000 thunderstorms annually, resulting in more than 1,200 tornadoes. The United States has more tornados than any nation; in fact, we have four times the number in all of Europe. We saw the devastating and heart sickening results of this on Monday in Oklahoma.
The National Association of Surety Bond Producers is a national trade organization of professional surety bond producers, whose membership includes firms employing licensed surety bond producers placing bid, performance, and payment bonds throughout the United States and its territories. NASBP wishes to extend its appreciation to Chairman Hanna,...
In this testimony, I would like to focus mainly on one essential point: Social Security benefit reform is required, regardless of the current imbalances in the system and the level of taxes that are eventually raised to support the system. Simply put, the benefit side of Social Security was designed for a different era, a period when many new workers were entering,...
Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to assist in your examination of bipartisan proposals to adjust Social Security benefits and their impacts on the program's finances, beneficiaries, workers, and the economy. I appear before you today on behalf of the American Academy of Actuaries, where I am the Senior Pension Fellow.
In addition to my position at NCLR, I am also a member of the Commission to Modernize Social Security, which produced a plan to improve Social Security in 2011.. The focus of today's hearing is to discuss options to strengthen Social Security. 1) Social Security benefits are modest yet critical to the vast majority of seniors, especially in a time when pension...
My name is Jason Fichtner, and I'm a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason Univer-sity where I research fiscal and budgetary issues, including Social Security. I'd like to begin by thanking Chairman Johnson and Congressman Becerra for the leadership you provide this committee in ensuring that important public policy issues...
Chairman, Mr. Becerra, and Members of the Committee- thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the recommendations related to the Social Security program made by the Bipartisan Policy Center's Domenici-Rivlin Task Force. Although our proposals to reform Social Security represented a small piece of the total 10- and 20- year debt reduction that was...
My name is Tom Quaadman, vice president of the Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. These bills address several of the issues the Chamber highlighted earlier this year for further action by Congress and the Administration to provide the financial regulatory structure and oversight that is needed for the American...
Testimony by Mercer Bullard, President and Founder, Fund Democracy, Inc. And Jessie Puckett, Lecturer and Associate Professor of Law, University of Mississippi School of Law. I am also a Vice President of the financial planning firm, Plancorp LLC; a member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's Investor Advisory Group; and an Accredited Investment...
WASHINGTON- Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch and U.S. "Congress created Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts to help Americans pay for health care. Over the years, these plans have grown in popularity and it's well past time Congress act to improve them, "said Hatch, whose Committee has jurisdiction over health care policy.
NEW YORK-- The forecast for summer travel, 2013: Partly sunny. Airlines, hotels and campgrounds are commanding higher rates and seeing more customers than a few summers ago, and luxury hotels are selling out. That's why AAA isn't expecting a resounding start to summer this Memorial Day weekend.
Bradford Michael Walker, 27, of New Tazewell, Tenn., worked as a guard for the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Services Center and plays in a popular band, the Brad Walker Orchestra. The band has played at Cherokee Country Club and other venues around Knoxville and East Tennessee. The wreck happened May 5 near the corner of Kingston Pike and Capital Drive in West Knoxville...
May 24-- Exceedingly important note to self:. You're supposed to leave a "you're-a-stupid-jerk-and-I-quit" note on the boss's desk after the Powerball number has been picked. A total of 52 ponied up $6 each and dispatched a runner to make the purchase.
May 24-- Schuylkill County's VISION continued to celebrate its 15th anniversary Wednesday with a proclamation from the Schuylkill County commissioners. Incorporated in 1998, VISION serves nine strategic partnerships in the county, including the Interfaith Health Network, Diabetes Task Force, Suicide Prevention Task Force, Schuylkill on the Move, Mental...
According to the Monongalia County Commission, that's an accurate accounting of the likelihood that WVU will make a move to purchase the Van Voorhis Road property that is home to the Monongalia County Health Department. During a work session with Jim Strosnider, the health department's executive director, the commission said some serious thought should be...
Members of the Legislative Council met today to determine study topics for committees that will meet through the interim in preparation for the 2014 session of the Indiana General Assembly. The Council--consisting of leaders in both the Indiana House and Senate-- decided to ask committees to look at two areas of study requested by Hale. Hale's decision to...
The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news story:. The 4th Marine Logistics Group hosted their 2013 Yellow Ribbon Program Reintegration Conference in Dallas, May 17 through May 19. The conference featured representatives from the American Red Cross, Tricare Medical and Dental, the Marine Forces Reserve Psychological Health Outreach Program,...
The ranking Republican member of the Senate Finance Committee issued the following news release:. "Congress created Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts to help Americans pay for health care. Over the years, these plans have grown in popularity and it's well past time Congress act to improve them, "said Hatch, whose Committee has jurisdiction...
Dean Heller, R- Nev., issued the following news release:. Senator Dean Heller and Congressman Joe Heck today introduced legislation that allows expedited access to public lands for Good Samaritan search and recovery organizations so that they may conduct searches for missing persons. This legislation comes following the discovery of the bodies of Keith...
Howard County issued the following news release:. Howard County Executive Ken Ulman thanked the Howard County Council for its adoption today of a $923 million general fund operating budget and a $442 million capital budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1. Howard County will exceed the state-required education "maintenance of effort" and teacher...
The Iowa State House Republicans issued the following news release:. House Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer delivered closing remarks to the Iowa House of Representatives today. The following are her remarks, as prepared for delivery:.
Leadership in Weather Forecasting, "to discuss draft legislation that would reprioritize research initiatives at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research among other things. Barry Myers, Chief Executive Officer at Accuweather, Inc. and Mr. It also highlights how critical the work of the National...
May 24-- Mike Buckley has worked 10- hour days seven days a week to prepare his four properties for the summer rental season, but with Memorial Day approaching, he has a sinking feeling that many of his tenants are migrating south. Rentals in Monmouth and Ocean counties are down this season-- a sign that many families, uncertain about the condition of the beaches and...
May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Stuart H. Garber, D.C., Ph.D., explains“ Today osteoporosis affects more than 10 million Americans while another 18 million suffer from low bone density, placing them at increased risk for the disease. In fact, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, half of all women over the age of 50 and one in...
The SuperCloset SuperRoom grow tent packages come with every component needed for the beginning to master gardener to successfully complete their grow tent set-up quickly and efficiently. Only top of the line components like Lumatek ballasts, Phresh filters, SuperPonics hydroponics systems, Sunlight Supply’ s Blazer reflector are included with the tent...
We are a leading provider of high-speed fixed and mobile broadband services, advanced satellite and wireless networks and secure networking systems, products and services. ViaSat operates in three segments: satellite services, commercial networks and government systems. In July 2010, we completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of the parent...
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. entered into a Credit Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2012, with various banks and financial institutions parties thereto, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as fronting bank, letter of credit administrator and administrative agent for the Lenders, and certain other agents. The Company also had the right, subject to certain...
May 24-- Yeager Airport faces dramatic cuts in its budget on July 1 due in part to the loss of a flight to Orlando and the 20,000 passengers that it carried. The flight ended after Southwest Airlines acquired AirTran. Southwest's contract with employees bars it from operating at airports where ticketing and ground support are hired out to non-airline...
May 24-- VIENNA, W.Va.-- For the Hurricane High School softball team, Thursday was a case of another day, another cast member. Sophomore shortstop Cassi Sargent went 2- for-4 with a triple, a double and two RBI against Wheeling Park in the Class AAA state championship game, leading Hurricane to its first state championship in the sport in a 5-0 win. Sargent went 1- for-6 in...
The Las Vegas accident attorneys at Bernstein& Poisson represent clients who have been injured in car accidents, trucking accidents, DUI accidents, incidents involving sexual abuse, nursing home abuse and neglect situations and matters involving workplace injuries. The Nevada personal injury lawsuit that was filed in response to the car accident at issue...
As many parts of the country have already experienced, natural disasters can occur anytime, anyplace. Already this year, there have been over 3,500 severe storms according to the National Weather Service. As the traditional storm season approaches, the National Insurance Crime Bureau and its nearly 1,100 member insurance companies are warning consumers to...
Wayne Schmidt today introduced legislation that would give local communities the option to install red-light safety cameras in their municipalities. "Local governments should be given control over whether they want to use this kind of technology in their communities," said Schmidt, R- Traverse City and chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, May 23- The government of New Zealand issued the following news release:. Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith today announced his approval under the Crown Minerals Act for an access agreement for Bathurst Resources for its Escarpment Mining Project on the Denniston Plateau, near Westport. "The loss of conservation values is...
In a 5-3 vote on Wednesday, directors approved the preliminary $41.11 million budget for 2013-14 that calls for raising property taxes by 1.75 mill and hiring 16 full-time teachers and support personnel, along with a part-time physical education teacher. President Nat Pantalone, who voted to support the proposed budget, said board members hope to trim the tax...
Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release:. Hudson Valley Community College will offer a 48- session driver education course at its TEC-SMART facility in Malta this summer. A five-hour pre-licensing course will be held Tuesday, June 18 and Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 10 p.m. Completion of the course is required for any person seeking to take...
The Law Society issued the following news release:. The Environment Agency estimates that one in six homes in England are at risk from flooding with land increasingly at risk from different types of flooding. Chair of the Law Society's Conveyancing and Land Law Committee Jonathan Smithers said the Law Society's practice note is a valuable resource for the...
Independence Blue Cross issued the following news release:. Independence Blue Cross today reported strong financial results in 2012 with a net profit margin of 1.8 percent and a net after-tax income of $191.5 million. "From fully embracing reform to creating buzz in the marketplace about the new Independence Blue Cross- we like to say we're 75 years strong and...
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy hailed the unanimous confirmation Thursday of Sri Srinivasan to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. "For the second time this year, the Majority Leader was forced to file cloture on one of President Obama' s well-qualified nominees to the D.C. "Sri Srinivasan is not a nominee who should require cloture to be filed,...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, May 23- The government of New Zealand issued the following news release:. "It outlines regulatory proposals for improved mining and hazard and risk management, increased training, stronger worker participation systems and new emergency measures- all issues raised by the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy," says Mr...
The only person likely to make that argument with a straight face would be a person who already has health care insurance, like the governor and members of the Legislature. But that's what Paul LePage and minority Republicans seem to be saying to thousands of uninsured people in Maine. Refusing to accept an extension of Medicaid, as they are now doing, is like Bath...
May 23-- SILVER CITY-- At its meeting Thursday, the Grant County Commission voiced its intent to help the Gila Regional Medical Center leadership despite any disagreements and appointed a hospital board member. Commissioners spoke in reaction to the Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees' vote Tuesday to keep the four senior leaders at the hospital.
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 24-- Honeywell International, Morristown, N.J., has been assigned a patent developed by Christopher A. Humphrey, San Diego, and Ramon W. Rosati, Simsbury, Conn., for an "environmental risk management system and method." The patent application was filed on Aug. 14, 2009. Written by Satyaban Rath; edited by Hemanta Panigrahi.
From the Tribune, May 23, 2003: Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen lost its home at 616 Park Ave. when the Columbia Housing Authority board of directors suspended its agreement because the kitchen could not prove renewal of its insurance policy. It was the first professional league game in Columbia history. From the Tribune, May 23, 1988: The MU Tigers baseball team, 41-...
May 24-- MODESTO-- Police will look for drunken drivers this Memorial Day weekend starting Saturday night with roving saturation patrols throughout Modesto. Modesto police also will conduct a sobriety checkpoint, which starts at 5 p.m. Monday at an undisclosed location in the city. The checkpoint and the patrols are funded by a grant from the state Office of...
Clifton Bayer, Victoria Fire Department battalion chief, said three people, all adults, were involved in the wreck that occurred about 7:20 p.m. at the intersection of Ben Jordan Street and Houston Highway were taken to Citizens Medical Center. Lloyd Barefield, 75, was driving east on Houston Highway when he ran a red light and struck a SUV driven by Lois Davis,...
Secretary of State Ruth Johnson today announced that she has summarily suspended the license of Monaco Motors of Detroit due to alleged fraudulent acts in connection with selling and dealing with vehicles. The used-car dealership at 15290 Gratiot Ave. in Detroit is alleged to have given a false statement of a material fact and several fraudulent acts in...
May 24-- KINGSLEY-- Down one run in the third inning, Lakeland needed a boost. Mountain View claimed the game's momentum the inning before, when Colby Thomas blasted a solo home run to give the Eagles a lead over the Chiefs. Lakeland catcher James Blevins came up with the boost, and changed the momentum.
The California Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release:. "Today's announcement is the exciting next step in ensuring that Californians can access affordable and reliable heath care coverage," said Jon Fox, consumer advocate with the California Public Interest Research Group Education Fund. CALPIRG Education Fund noted that all...
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following news release:. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has scheduled a drawdown for the recently acquired Wham Brake Impoundment, a part of Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area, near Monroe, La., beginning on June 1, 2013. For more information, contact Jerald Owens, LDWF...
Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, will address the National Association of Federal Credit Union's 46th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo, July 9-13 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. Cordray was named director of the CFPB in January 2012. Also speaking at the conference is the National Credit Union...
May 24-- ARNOLD-- The city has agreed to a $450,000 settlement to end a lawsuit filed by a police officer who alleged she was sexually harassed and wrongly fired. The officer, Alicia Ott, got $266,000, according to the settlement released Thursday. Ott was hired in 1999 as an Arnold patrol officer.
May 23-- Memorial Day is not the official first day of summer. For those outdoor enthusiasts who own boats, Memorial Day weekend is typically the first time boaters return to the water in droves. "They'll use this weekend to start their boating season, and they haven't checked their boat out since last fall or summer," said Smith, a two-time Southern Kingfish...
May 24-- COLUMBIA-- Neither the wet weather nor the pressure of pitching in the playoffs seemed to bother Waterloo junior pitcher Austin Nunnery. Nunnery gave up six hits, while striking out eight in leading the Bulldogs past the Freeburg Midgets 5-1 on Thursday in the Class 3 A Columbia Baseball Regional. "Austin Nunnery, every time he takes the mound he gives us a...
Jerry Brown talks about reducing the state's "wall of debt," he carefully limits it to about $30 billion in budget deficits, mostly money owed to schools and community colleges. One of the debts he omits is the $10 billion- plus that California borrowed from the federal government to keep unemployment insurance flowing to jobless workers after the Unemployment...
Just as many parts of the country start feeling the heat of spring and summer, LBA University is now offering an online Heat Stress Safety course. The online course is OSHA compliant and covers heat stress illnesses and the various hazards unique to working in environments where heat exposure is a critical concern. Employers can explore the detailed benefits...
PHOENIX-- As jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial filed one by one from the courtroom after a dramatic five months of gut-wrenching testimony and gruesome photographs, three women on the panel cried and one looked to the victim's family, mouthing the word, "Sorry." Judge Sherry Stephens gave a heavy sigh as she announced a mistrial in the penalty phase of the case...
Today, at an event with Gail Collins and Anna Quindlen on the unfinished business of the women's movement, the Center for American Progress released "A Woman's Agenda for the 21st Century." "Today's public policies are not just out of step with the realities working American women face- they're oftentimes non-existent," said Heather Boushey, author of the analysis...
Mitch McConnell, R- Ky., issued the following news release:. U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need to suspend the implementation of Obamacare until a thorough investigation of the scandal-plagued IRS, which will oversee Obamacare compliance, is completed:. "I would like to talk about a...
May 24-- CALLAWAY-- Following recommendations from Bay County Animal Control, Callaway's Code Enforcement Board voted unanimously to classify a pit bull as dangerous at a public hearing Thursday. Christina Gomez-- the dog's owner-- opposed the decision, saying testimony was "overexaggerated" and the hearing was unfair. The investigation also revealed the dog...
A building in downtown Jerome that she owned and lived in for almost 15 years burned to the ground in a fire on April 30. As she worked to clean up the mess-- getting bids for demolition, doing what she could to help her former tenants, talking to the insurance company-- she received a certified letter from the city of Jerome. "This invoice represents the cost to the city of...
How many churches does it take to revitalize Downtown on the weekend and raise money for one of the most important causes in St. Joseph? That means the lovers of radio rock like Three Doors Down and Daughtry will have bands like Neely from Cosby, Mo., while contemporary Christian music enthusiasts can check out VOTA, a band from Lincoln, Neb., lead by former Newsboys...
May 24-- The Howard County Council adopted a $923.5 million general fund spending plan Thursday that increases allocations for schools and police while not raising income or property taxes. The council voted 4-1 to approve the budget, roughly $2.7 million higher than the proposal made a month ago by County Executive Ken Ulman. The new programs to which Fox...
May 24-- Westminster standout attackman Ryan Drenner had an extra day to think about his yearlong obsession. The game resumed at UMBC on Thursday with 1:11 remaining in the first half and the Seahawks leading, 8-7. The Owls, who trailed 6-1 at one point on Wednesday, picked up right where they left off with the Towson- bound Drenner the catalyst.
May 24-- NEW LONDON-- Verna Swann, Lawrence+ Memorial Hospital's veteran patient relations manager, just wanted a $50 dining room set. She was 18 years old, with two young children at home, and her machinist husband wasn't making enough to buy the coveted set at Wayside Furniture in Waterford. But Swann, armed with the business classes she aced at New London High School,...
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release:. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission today approved revisions to the conservation service provider registration process and application as a way to expedite the process and reduce administrative burdens. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission balances the...
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news:. To ensure that special events are celebrated safely, the State Fire Marshal's Office wants to remind Tennesseans of legislation passed in 2011 concerning sky lanterns. To further ensure safety, the State Fire Marshal's Office advises citizens to enjoy fireworks by attending...
WASHINGTON _ Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama says "America is at a crossroads." WASHINGTON _ The Internal Revenue Service official who led the unit that targeted tea party groups and publicly disclosed the activity has been replaced, making her the third top IRS official moved aside since the...
Obama balances threats against Americans' rights IRS replaces official who revealed targeting Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen Some unions now angry about health care overhaul Obama sketches more targeted anti-terror plan What's a drone? Obama to tour Jersey Shore with Gov. Christie Obama addressing Naval Academy graduates 2nd time Rep.
That was going to be the case anyway, what with the pressure of getting state-based insurance exchanges-- the meat of the Affordable Care Act-- up and rolling in the face of obstruction from Congress and Republican-controlled states like Kansas and Missouri. But now the former governor of Kansas and current U.S. Scandals one, two and three, for those who don't watch...
May 24-- MURFREESBORO, Tenn.-- After narrowly surviving its first elimination game earlier Thursday with a seventh-inning stand, Whitwell's softball team managed some late insurance to get through its second game of the day. The Lady Tigers edged University School of Johnson City 6-5 and followed that with a 6-2 win over Oliver Springs in the Class A state...
May 24-- BLOOMINGTON-- Starting this fall Illinois parents should expect to see changes in how their children are taught, what they are taught, and how they are graded as the result of the new Common Core standards being phased in. "I love the energy from the superintendents and the teachers; they are wrapping their arms around this," said Cathy Payne, a parent and...
Metropolitan Area-- April 2013 April 2012. BLOOMINGTON-- McLean County's unemployment rate dropped slightly last month to 5.8 percent, down from 6.2 percent in April 2012. "The Bloomington area tends to have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state in large part because of the types of employment you have there," said Greg Rivara, spokesman for the Illinois...
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Vestiage, Inc. a publicly traded anti-aging lifestyle company focused on science-based research and development, sales and marketing of premium branded highly effective anti-aging cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals, announced today that it is awarding exclusive Vestiage territories in the United States for the sale of Reluma Skin Illuminating...
Obama balances threats against Americans' rights IRS replaces official who revealed targeting Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen Some unions now angry about health care overhaul Obama sketches more targeted anti-terror plan What's a drone? Obama to tour Jersey Shore with Gov. Christie Rep. Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post Senate...
Obama balances threats against Americans' rights IRS replaces official who revealed targeting Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen Some unions now angry about health care overhaul Obama sketches more targeted anti-terror plan Obama to tour Jersey Shore with Gov. Christie Rep.
The BioGirl Health Show, on air every Friday at 1 pm on Spreaker radio, contains a series of easy-to-follow nutrition and lifestyle tips which Carol insists, can lead to more energy, increased happiness and beauty– both inside and out. Meanwhile, the topic of stress is pretty big itself at the moment after a major survey by the online newspaper Huffington Post last...
Obama balances threats against Americans' rights IRS replaces official who revealed targeting Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen Obama to tour Jersey Shore with Gov.
WASHINGTON _ Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama says "America is at a crossroads." WASHINGTON _ The Internal Revenue Service official who publicly revealed that the agency targeted tea party groups has been replaced. WASHINGTON _ President Barack Obama is lifting his self-imposed ban on...
WASHINGTON _ Forecasting the changing nature of threats against the U.S. for years to come, President Barack Obama says "America is at a crossroads." WASHINGTON _ A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner was replaced Thursday as director of the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea...
Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa Milestones for Guantanamo Bay detention center IRS replaces official in tea party controversy Obama balances threats against Americans' rights IRS replaces official in tea party controversy Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen GOP's Walker touts...
Jo Bonner announced Thursday that he is resigning from Congress effective in August to take a post with the University of Alabama system. GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa. WEST DES MOINES, Iowa _ Scott Walker tried to introduce himself to Iowa Republicans Thursday as so many would-be presidential candidates often do _ one of their own.
May 24-- COLUMBIA, S.C.-- An Irmo bookie's teen daughter gave gut-wrenching testimony Thursday in a day filled with drama and unusual twists in the courtroom. Brooke Parker, 14, told the jury that she had overheard her father, Brett Parker, and Bryan Capnerhurst discuss a gun. Brett Parker has said Capnerhurst used the 9 mm to kill his wife, Tammy Parker, in an attempted...
aquote bike have launched their second competition on their website http://www.aquotebike.com they are keen to show Bikers that they are as passionate about motorcycles and racing as their customers. As part of their continued resolve to grow the biking community they have in previous years even sponsored the popular BMF shows across the UK and intend to...
As he spoke, Hoffman sat in a front office in that very same Fleener Building, located at 112 E. Third St. in Bloomington. Pavilion Properties, the real-estate company he co-owns with his two brothers, moved its headquarters into the structure in April. It fell into disrepair and vacancy before being acquired by Pavilion Properties several years ago.
WAITE PARK-- Paynesville was handed its first loss of the season before edging an old conference rival to stay alive in the Section 6 AA-East playoffs Thursday. Paynesville then outlasted Albany 2-1 to knock the Huskies out of the postseason. Paynesville will now play at 5 p.m. today back at River's Edge Park against No. 2 Holdingford in another elimination game.
Garden Acupuncture in Park Slope, Brooklyn is offering a Memorial Day Sale. Save $30 off an initial intake and acupuncture treatment. Garden Acupuncture practitioner, Lisa Metzger, LAc, gives a few suggestions when visiting the office.
American Diabetes Wholesale announces their sale to honor Memorial Day giving customers a 12% discount on all products purchased between May 24th and May 27th at American Diabetes Wholesale. The sale is a 4- day sale and will be applicable to all orders processed through the company’ s website from May 24-27. To obtain the discount, enter coupon code MEMDAY13...
The Georgia Department of Labor issued the following news release:. The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that metro Hinesville's unemployment rate declined to 8.4 percent in April, down two-tenths of a percentage point from 8.6 percent in March. The rate declined as the number of jobs in metro Hinesville increased by 100 to 19,800, up from 19,700 in...
The Georgia Department of Labor issued the following news release:. The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that metro Columbus' unemployment rate declined to 7.9 percent in April, down five-tenths of a percentage point from 8.4 percent in March. The rate declined as the number of jobs in metro Columbus increased by 600 to 120,100, up from 119,500 in...
Text: On 5/ 22/ 2013 at approximately 0241 hours, a 32- year-old male resident of Ketchikan walked into the front lobby at the Ketchikan Alaska State Trooper. Received Thursday, May 23, 2013 8:23 AM and posted Thursday, May 23, 2013 9:01 AM. Investigation revealed that the driver Melvin Guthrie, age 18 of Ketchikan, was operating a motor vehicle after he had consumed...
The Illinois Department of Employment Security issued the following news release:. The largest decreases were in: Metro East, Rockford, and Kankakee- Bradley. The largest increases were in: Chicago- Joliet- Naperville, Rockford, and Champaign-Urbana.
The Georgia Department of Labor issued the following news release:. The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that metro Gainesville's unemployment rate increased to 6.9 percent in April, up one-tenth of a percentage point from 6.8 percent in March. Metro Athens had the lowest area jobless rate at 5.6 percent, while the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region...
May 24-- LAWRENCE-- Police say City Clerk William J. Maloney recorded a blood-alcohol-content level of. 18 percent and admitted to drinking "two whiskeys" before crashing his 2005 Nissan Maxima into another vehicle Wednesday night on South Union Street. According to a police report, homeowner Robert Laskey was inside 534 S. Union St. about 7:45 when he heard a loud...
For most drivers in North Carolina, obeying traffic laws comes as second nature. Around Raleigh, many drivers received a Wake County Speeding Ticket during the Campaign, which ran from March 25th to the 31st this year. From Interstate 40 to other major roads in and around Raleigh, Drivers could see more officers on the road and side roads looking for speeders.
May 24-- PECAN VALLEY-- Terry DeSpain spends his nights beneath a three-sided, jerry-rigged tarp where his 70- foot mobile home used to stand. The family has been homeless since Sunday, when a tornado tore a path from rural Norman near Lake Thunderbird through Pecan Valley before hop-scotching to Bethel Acres in Pottawatomie County. The DeSpains' home and...
May 24-- WASHINGTON-- The Senate easily approved a proposal by Sen. The amendment, co-sponsored by the Senate's second-ranking Democratic leader, passed 59-33 and gave Coburn, R- Muskogee, an early victory in his plan to pare spending from the farm bill, including the food stamp program that makes up most of the bill's cost. Wednesday, the Senate rejected a proposal by...
May 24-- It has been a long week for my family and so many others in Moore and south Oklahoma City. She lives in one of the hardest-hit neighborhoods, just behind the Orr Family Farm and near Briarwood Elementary. But we also have experienced the best of Oklahoma.
May 24-- Kansas senior right-hander Thomas Taylor, like he has most of the season, gave the Jayhawks another solid outing but KU led by only one run in its Big 12 Baseball Tournament opener. Having lost three games by one run during a six-game losing streak, the Jayhawks ended their skid by scoring five insurance runs the final three innings to defeat West Virginia...
Long renowned for its Customs brokerage expertise, A.N. Deringer, Inc. grows its freight forwarding capabilities with the launch of its expanded full container load ocean import services. “FCL is not a new venture for Deringer,” shared Matt Parrott, Director of Transportation,“ but many of our customers, both old and new, have realized additional cost savings and...
Language Audiobooks announced today that the focus of all of its language programs is to teach people how to speak languages quickly and easily while they wait. "We think it is important to emphasize how important it is to use your otherwise wasted down-time and waiting time to learn to speak a language," emphasized Language Audiobooks founder Mark Frobose.
That marks a reversal from Tuesday's 3-1 decision to delay a vote and instead ask BB&T, Gallagher Benefit Services and The Segal Co. to make presentations to the board before a final vote. BB&T was the unanimous choice of the consolidation task force's Human Resources Committee, and the Macon City Council approved the same contract 13-0 on Tuesday night as part...
May 24-- WARNER ROBINS-- Warner Robins' proposed budget includes pay raises, extra positions and no additional taxes for next fiscal year. The nearly $35.6 million general fund budget is balanced and also does not recommend utility hikes, according to updated budget information released late Wednesday by Mayor Chuck Shaheen's office. "There are no tax increases,...
Built on the latest web and tablet technologies, Beacon empowers suppliers to run automatically pack their products with a single click. "You don't have to be rocket scientist to see the benefits of implementing advanced ship notices," said Sergey Sudakov, Beacon's Project Manager. Beacon EDI, a California EDI technology firm, maintains offices in San Diego and...
The Congressional Budget Office issued the following document:. Relative to spending projected under CBO's May 2013 baseline, CBO estimates that enacting the bill would reduce direct spending by $33.3 billion over the 2014-2023 period. Assuming appropriation of the specified and necessary amounts, CBO also estimates that implementing the bill would...
May 24-- NATCHEZ-- The Natchez-Adams School Board identified Thursday nearly $400,000 in expense cuts and asked the superintendent to find the remaining $500,000 needed to balance the district's budget. Business Manager Margaret Parson presented the board with an estimated budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which included $28,425,433 in district...
May 24-- Two El Paso men and El Paso Community College are looking to make a difference in the lives of those devastated by the massive tornado that struck Moore, Okla., on Monday. Jason Fierro, who owns NASH A/C in Northeast El Paso, and photographer Robert Brown will be traveling to Moore next Monday unsolicited, and hopefully with a load of water, nonperishable food...
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage partnered with Texas- based Military Warriors Support Foundation to provide Schell the mortgage-free house on McFarland Road through the Homes 4 Wounded Heroes program, which helps military personnel wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. "They approached us about the program, and we signed up," said Tyler Smith, Wells Fargo's vice...
May 24-- The Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Attorney General Lisa Madigan in her battle to refuse a taxpayer-funded defense for a former downstate prosecutor accused of wrongfully prosecuting two men in a murder case. The ruling, authored by Justice Anne Burke, reverses a lower-court ruling that found Madigan's office must pay to represent the...
May 24-- UMATILLA-- Residents initially resisted the transformation of the former Elks Children's Hospital into The Recovery Village, a luxury drug-rehab center that held its grand opening this week. "It was not fully understood," City Manager Glenn Irby said. The Recovery Village will offer substance-abuse, mental health and eating-disorder treatment...
May 24-- After serving as president for the Green Bay Packers for 19 years and in additional roles for 37 overall, Bob Harlan stepped down for good Jan. 28, 2008. Finally, carefree days were ahead, to be filled with whatever projects and hobbies he wanted. Harlan grew up in Iowa spending his childhood summers in the sun, either as a caddy or out all day on his grandparents'...
The U.S. dollar may regain its footing over the next 24- hours of trading as demands for U.S. Time of release: 05/24/2013 12:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT. However, subdued wage growth along with the slowdown in private sector credit may drag on demands for large-ticket items, and the FOMC may keep the door open to expand its asset purchase program beyond the $85/ month target in an...
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America issued the following news release:. As the East Coast braces for the start of hurricane season June 1, the heartland continues to deal with tornado destruction. Recent events, such as the category EF-5 tornado that devastated Moore, Okla., show that Mother Nature's wrath can be ruthless and unpredictable.
The American Motorcyclist Association issued the following news release:. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has launched its third iBook on Apple's iTunes as part of an ongoing effort to promote motorcyclist safety on the roadways to a broader riding and non-riding audience. "At MSF, we believe' Rider Choices' is the smartest way to consider motorcycling or to...
The following is a statement by the American Institute of CPAs, in reaction to the introduction of legislation in the House of Representatives and Senate of the "Digital Accountability and Transparency Act of 2013," which calls for the establishment of government-wide financial data standards for Federal funds:. "The American Institute of CPAs commends the...
The American College of Radiology issued the following news release:. The American College of Radiology Council elected Albert L. Blumberg, MD, FACR, of Baltimore president of the American College of Radiology during the recent ACR 90th Annual Meeting and Chapter Leadership Conference in Washington, DC. He is a member of the board of the Medical Mutual Liability...
A report released today during the Medicaid Expansion Options Community Workgroup meeting will provide information for Utah policy makers as they consider whether to expand the state's Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act. The PCG report found that the ACA will increase Medicaid's overall cost to the state, and that those costs increase over...
The Missouri Highway Patrol issued the following news release:. Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announces the results of a driving while intoxicated saturation conducted on separate dates during the month of May in Franklin, St. Charles, and Washington counties. Four Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers conducted each...
May 24-- WINSLOW, Maine-- Union leaders claim a manufacturer here has fired several workers for trying to organize employees into a labor union, allegations the company's president firmly denies. ALCOM Inc., which manufactures aluminum trailers for snowmobiles and other vehicles, fired five employees-- four on Friday and one on Monday-- who were involved with...
May 24-- AUSTIN-- Angered by the demise of key bills considered priorities by conservatives, Lt. David Dewhurst declared in an interview Thursday that Gov. I obviously don't speak for Gov. Perry.
Some things never change in New York, though when it comes to electric rates, most residents likely wish they would, notes the AARP. It may sound like pennies on the dollar, but AARP says it all adds up for New York state consumers, who pay the highest residential electric rates in the lower 48 states, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Energy Information...
Gregory Mark Shepard announced that he has extended the expiration date for his tender offer for 962,636 shares of Class B Common Stock of Donegal Group Inc. at a price of $30 per share until July 31. Based on information received from the Depositary for the Offer, as of 5 p.m., New York City time, on May 20, approximately 381,216 shares of Class B common stock had been...
The Oklahoma Attorney General issued the following news release:. AG investigators are providing the updated packets today to residents in Moore, Shawnee, Little Axe, Newcastle and other areas affected by recent storms as well as distributing copies to emergency management officials and local law enforcement. The updates follow reports Wednesday of...
June 3-- Beck Recreaction Center, 2030 Church St., Georgetown. June 6-- North Santee Community Center, 1484 Mt. Zion Ave., Georgetown. June 7-- Plantersville Community Center, 1458 Exodus Dr., Georgetown.
The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen issued the following news release:. Dave Tyson, a Trustee Director of the Railways Pension Scheme for the past 16 years, said it was his view that the next valuation is' slightly on the brighter side' due to the strong returns being delivered by our investments and the current buoyancy of the markets.
The National Credit Union Administration today liquidated Electrical Workers #527 Federal Credit Union of Texas City, Texas. NCUA made the decision to liquidate Electrical Workers #527 Federal Credit Union and discontinue its operations after determining the credit union was insolvent and had no prospect for restoring viable operations.
Hedgeye Risk Management, an independent provider of real-time investment research and media firm, announced that financial services veteran Jonathan Casteleyn will join the firm as Director of Financials Research working with Financials Sector head Josh Steiner. Previously, Casteleyn was a Senior Equity Research Analyst at Susquehanna International...
According to a release, previous research by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive estimated a far lower value of GBP294 per tenancy. The average deposit of GBP558 is far higher than previous estimates, but similar to the average monthly rent in the Metropolitan Belfast area of GBP561. This reflects the experience in England and Wales where the insurance...
Tripwire, Inc., a provider of risk based security and compliance management solutions, announced the availability of SecureCheq, a "lightweight, easy to use, free configuration utility that helps evaluate and repair the most common, critical configuration vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows desktops and servers." According to a release, secure...
Nearly 300 researchers from around the world are meeting at EMLYON Business School for the 30th conference of the French Finance Association from May 28 to 31. According to a release, Robert Engle, professor at New York University and winner of the Nobel Prize in economics in 2003, is one of this year's keynote speakers. Jean-Charles Rochet, president of the...
Diverging opinions and perspectives about the Affordable Care Act highlighted the Munich Health North America Symposium 2013, as keynote speakers Newt Gingrich and Ezekiel Emanuel, among others, debated the challenges and opportunities presented by health care reform in America. "Each year Munich Health convenes a diverse group of health care...
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the' A-' rating on the following revenue bonds issued by Massachusetts Health and Educational Facilities Authority on behalf of South Shore Hospital:. MERGER WITH PARTNERS: SSH is in the process of completing a merger with Partners HealthCare System. Partners' excellent clinical reputation, dominant presence in eastern...
Tripwire, Inc., a global provider of risk based security and compliance management solutions, announced the availability of SecureCheq, a configuration utility that helps evaluate and repair the most common, critical configuration vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows desktops and servers. "One of the leading causes of breaches is simple configuration...
A surge in companies filing for REIT status could be leading to an increase in scrutiny over which companies should qualify, reports BDO USA. According to a release, a report issued by BDO USA, an accounting and consulting organization, failure to qualify as a REIT is among the top risks for REITs, with 100 percent of REITs analyzed citing it. On the residential side,...
Fitch Ratings expects to assign a' BBB+' rating to the $250 million 30- year senior unsecured notes issuance planned by Aon plc, the ultimate parent company. The new notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Aon Corp. and the ratings are therefore based on Aon Corp.' s existing' BBB+' IDR. The net proceeds from this new senior debt issuance will refinance...
According to a release, specifically- the following distributors in their respective countries are now commercializing the TruTouch solution: Asist Ic ve Dis Ticaret A.S, Business Incubation, B.S.N. TruTouch addresses this problem effectively by quickly and easily identifying staff with problems and recording historical data electronically for each...
For investors nearing retirement age, fixed annuities can provide a stable income source for many years. However, AnnuityAdvantage.com, a provider of online information in the annuities market, recommends taking the time to comparison shop before going all-in on a particular fixed annuity product. Does it boast robust financial strength ratings from...
In addition to the new product offerings, AmWINS said that its Group Benefits will also provide ancillary support services with proper plan administration, customer service, benefits communication, web-based technology, call center support and use of enrollment counselors. "With more employers moving to high deductible health plans, many of the...
A surge in companies filing for REIT status could be leading to an increase in scrutiny over which companies should qualify, according to a report issued by BDO USA, an accounting and consulting organization. The 2013 BDO RiskFactor Report for REITs, which analyzes the most recent SEC 10- K filings for the 100 largest publicly traded REITs in the U.S., finds that...
Fitch Ratings expects to assign a' BBB+' rating to the $250 million 30- year senior unsecured notes issuance planned by Aon plc, the ultimate parent company. In a release on May 21, Fitch noted that the new notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Aon Corp. and the ratings are therefore based on Aon Corp.' s existing' BBB+' IDR. The net proceeds from this new...
Specifically- the following distributors in their respective countries are now commercializing the TruTouch solution: Asist Ic ve Dis Ticaret A.S, Business Incubation, B.S.N. Srl, CMM Tech, Drug Detection International, Global Safety Group, Nal Von Minden, Now Group, SIMS-2 and TD Norte. TruTouch addresses this problem effectively by quickly and easily...
The dialysis population is relatively small in China, but has been growing faster compared with that of Europe and the United States, according to a Huidian Research Report. Fresenius, Nikkiso, Baxter, Cambro, Asahi Kasei, among others, are foreign-funded enterprises lead the development of China's dialysis market. The study carries out a comprehensive...
Over the past decade, the traditional model of healthcare delivery has been gradually transforming, which has affected the Medical Group Practice Management industry.“ Burdened by medical school debt and seeking regular hours, more young physicians are opting out of private practices and instead joining hospitals or other medical groups,” says IBISWorld...
Auto parts distribution to vehicle owners, mechanics and auto body shops is expected to be better for those in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. The AutoProsUSA.com company is now supplying parts to buyers using select salvage yards in Cincinnati. The salvage yards now added in the state of Ohio are expected to provide the majority of the distribution in the tri-state...
Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa Milestones for Guantanamo Bay detention center IRS replaces official in tea party controversy Obama sees narrower terror threat, defends drones IRS replaces official in tea party controversy Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen GOP's Walker touts...
David was born Dec. 13, 1929 to David Quigg Lewis Jr. and Harriett Brown Lewis in Hinsdale, Ill. He attended schools in Hinsdale before entering Kimball Union Academy prep school in New Hampshire. Upon graduation in 1948 he traveled west to visit Colorado College on the advice of a friend and never left. His college career was briefly interrupted for a stint in the...
May 23-- There were two pieces of good economic news for the Columbus metro area Thursday. And Columbus also came in No. 45 nationally out of 380 metro areas in economic and job growth rankings compiled by industry journal Area Development. Among all Georgia communities, Gainesville was the closet to Columbus at No. 91 in the "Leading Locations for 2013" development...
May 23-- Carlene Powers doesn't exactly recall why one lady at Midland Baptist Church called her a "smart aleck." Powers has served as secretary and clerk of her small Vinton Southern Baptist congregation for 52 years. Being a church secretary "keeps me very busy, and I enjoy it," said Powers, who was among the nearly 20 church secretaries and clerks in attendance at the...
The kids, fourth- and fifth-graders at Central Avenue Elementary School in Kissimmee, have just devoured a healthful "fruit kebab" snack they've put together themselves: banana slices, grapes, strawberry and pineapple chunks on a stick. Organized and funded by insurance provider Molina Healthcare, it's part of a wider effort undertaken by school districts in...
CASCADE, Iowa- Hunter Bergfeld used a simple approach to help the Cascade baseball team salvage a split with Dubuque Senior. The senior right-hander scattered seven hits Wednesday night to edge Justin Hendricks, 3-1, in a brisk pitchers' duel. It was quite the contrast to the opener, a 10-8 Rams victory.
MOORE, Okla.- The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week might have caused. As response teams transitioned into cleanup and recovery, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, who sent police and fire crews from his city to assist the effort, said an early assessment estimated damage costs at between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. The Oklahoma Insurance...
Compromises between the Democratic-controlled Senate and Republican-controlled House, all with Republican Gov. Democrats supported Medicaid expansion, while the governor presented his own plan. The new program, called the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan, will allow the state to accept federal Medicaid expansion funds while implementing outcome-based...
BostonCoach is part of Fidelity's private equity portfolio, Devonshire Investors. "Some companies of the portfolio, such as Fidelity Investments Life Insurance become part of Fidelity's financial services division. The others, such as Sebastians, Community Newspapers, Wentworth Gallery have been sold. "
"There was no damage to the building," Lowville Fire Chief Timothy N. Bush said. Lowville firefighters at 9:11 a.m. were called to the 6525 Number Four Road market for the report of a grease fire in the machine used to smoke meats. A worker, Jared Martin, initially tried to put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher and was taken by Lewis County Search and Rescue to Lewis...
May 23-- OAKLAND-- A "multiagency strike task force" descended on passenger transportation vehicles like limousines and shuttle vans Thursday morning at Oakland International Airport a day after a similar operation at San Francisco International Airport. According to the California Highway Patrol, the lead agency, the task force's objective of the surprise...
May 24-- In his 12th year of recovery from substance abuse, Andrew Burki drew upon his own young adult experience in developing Life of Purpose, a treatment center for young adults that opens on Tuesday. The center will be located at The Research Park at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, which is adjacent to FAU's college campus. At 21, he came to South...
Delisanti explained the scam during Thursday's workshop meeting with the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners. Free assistance is readily available from any accredited veterans service officer at the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the County Director of Veterans Affairs, or through a chartered veterans service organization, such as...
May 24-- The state Senate voted Thursday night to raise the minimum wage-- after a huge clash between Republicans and Democrats. As such, the wage would increase to $9 per hour by January 2015, up from the current $8.25. After a lengthy debate, the Senate voted at about 8:45 p.m. on a mostly party line vote of 21-15. Conservative Democrat Joan Hartley of Waterbury voted...
Jo Bonner announced Thursday that he is resigning from Congress effective in August to take a post with the University of Alabama system. IRS replaces official in tea party controversy. WASHINGTON _ A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner was replaced Thursday as director of the Internal Revenue Service division...
Jo Bonner resigning to take Ala. college post Milestones for Guantanamo Bay detention center IRS replaces official in tea party controversy Obama sees narrower terror threat, defends drones IRS replaces official in tea party controversy Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa Obama to tour Jersey...
May 23-- A Villa Park VFW post damaged in a fire that started in a basement rifle range was down for a while, but not out. It's been a year since fire roared through Veterans of Foreign War Post 2801, 39 E. St. Charles Rd., injuring 10 and causing extensive damage. Now the rebuilt post is open and will have a grand reopening June 1.
May 24-- MOORE-- Emotionally shaken but not defeated, Superintendent Susan Pierce stood at a news conference Thursday and declared Moore schools will open in August. Many people want to make sure Moore schools have tornado safe rooms next school year. Apache Corp. already has agreed to donate $500,000 to be used to build safe rooms for Moore schools, McBride said.
WASHINGTON _ A day after she refused to answer questions at a congressional hearing, Lois Lerner was replaced Thursday as director of the Internal Revenue Service division that oversaw agents who targeted tea party groups. Danny Werfel, the agency's new acting commissioner, told IRS employees in an email that he had selected a new acting head of the division,...
Milestones for Guantanamo Bay detention center IRS replaces official in tea party controversy Obama sees narrower terror threat, defends drones IRS replaces official in tea party controversy Obama lifts ban on Guantanamo transfers to Yemen GOP's Walker touts state ties during trip to Iowa Obama to tour Jersey Shore with Gov. Christie Senate votes to cut...
May 23-- Wichita schools sustained about $2? During a special school board meeting Thursday, board members authorized up to $2? Schools that got the most damage were Buckner Elementary, L'Ouverture Elementary, Brooks Middle School and the Chester I. Lewis Academic Learning Center.
Competition in the driving school industry is fierce. The Driving Schools Association of the Americas alone represents over 8,000 businesses in the US. “Like all small businesses, driving schools must find ways to attract and retain clients to grow their operations,” said Bob La Loggia, CEO of Appointment-Plus driving school scheduling software.“ Getting ahead...
May 23-- Austin has made gains in its efforts to tackle some of its toughest community problems in recent years, improving its crime rate, unemployment numbers and percent of uninsured people, according to a report released Thursday. But although Austin weathered the recession better than most of the country, the city continues to struggle with a rising poverty...
Everyone in the food-service industry says the same thing: it’ s the toughest business there is. And, with all the competition vying for the same customers, it’ s time to differentiate and get creative. But, how to stand out?
Today, Zane Benefits, Inc. published a new information on the employer mandate. Zane Benefits, which provides comprehensive and flexible alternatives to traditional employer sponsored health benefits, is the leader in defined contribution plans and health reimbursement arrangements. According to Zane Benefits’ website, starting January 1, 2014...
May 23-- SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va.-- A water leak that set off alarms at Thomas Memorial Hospital two weeks ago was an act of vandalism that has resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. About 10:30 p.m. May 8, an unknown person removed a cap from a firestack in a second-floor stairwell in the Clinical Pavilion and opened up the valve, said Bob Gray, senior...
May 23-- When Vancouver- based PeaceHealth and University of Washington Medicine recently trumpeted a new partnership, their announcement came with big plans to better serve patients and to coordinate care-- all with the goal of meeting the looming demands of federal health care reform. Under PeaceHealth and UW Medicine's new venture, the residency program--...
On the wake of strained relationships between the U.S. and North Korea, today, May 23, 2013, Money Mermaid cautions the United States government that this may be our last opportunity to get out of debt. North Korea has alliances with China. According to the Associated Press, North Korea sent a special envoy to China this past Wednesday in a possible effort to improve...
May 24-- Letters began rolling out to thousands of homeowners in Palm Beach County Thursday as company officials defended a $52 million deal to transfer up to 60,000 Citizens insurance customers to a start-up company that gave to Gov. Rick Scott's political committee, but one lawmaker blasted it. Mike Fasano, R- New Port Richey.
PHOENIX— Jurors who spent five months determining Jodi Arias' fate couldn't decide whether she should get life in prison or die for murdering her boyfriend, sending prosecutors back to the drawing board to rehash the shocking case of sex, lies and violence to another 12 people. Judge Sherry Stephens gave a heavy sigh as she announced a mistrial in the penalty...
May 24-- On Sept. 6, 2012, a fatal traffic crash changed the lives of three local families forever. Sneads High School sophomores Bo McClamma and Brandon Hobbs, both 16, and 15- year-old Teddy Jeter died in a traffic crash together on Sand Ridge Church Road. Emma Jeter put a letter into the hands of Florida First Lady Ann Scott this month.
May 22-- The new director of West Virginia's Department of Health and Human Resources is certainly no stranger to southern West Virginia. "Its really an honor to be able to serve the Governor and the great state of West Virginia," Bowling said. This is an opportunity on a much broader level to continue that passion and drive to help people in West Virginia.
Funeral Financials is encouraging American’ s to donate their beer money this Memorial Day to the EOD Memorial Foundation Funeral Financials considers EOD’ s from the US Military to be the greatest victims from the war. The EOD Badge also known as“ the crab” is issued by the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, United States Navy, and the U.S. Marine Corps. Israel P. Nuanes, Army Staff...
May 24-- Memorial Day activities in town will kick off with the annual pancake breakfast, hosted by the Laguna Beach Exchange Club, Laguna Beach Police and Firefighters departments from 7 to 10:30 a.m. at Heisler Park, the corner of Myrtle Street and Cliff Drive. Las Brisas Restaurant and White House Restaurant are donating food and other materials;...
Congratulations to the Lady Jets 4 x800 relay team, Kassidy Sommer and Taonna Miller for qualifying for the state meet in Murfreesboro this week. Jet senior Lee Presson will be playing tennis at Carson-Newman University this fall. Sloane VanWinkle signed a scholarship with Martin Methodist Wednesday afternoon.
PHOENIX— The jury in Jodi Arias' trial was dismissed Thursday after failing to reach a unanimous decision on whether the woman they convicted of murdering her one-time boyfriend should be sentenced to life or death in a case that has captured headlines worldwide with its sex, lies, violence. In announcing the mistrial, Judge Sherry Stephens gave a heavy sigh and...
Fallin reminded volunteers and citizens who want to help not to forget about other locations in the state damaged by the storms on Sunday, especially Shawnee, Carney and Little Axe. About 2,200 people have registered with FEMA for assistance but more people need to register, the governor said. The agency has brought in two mobile disaster units in Moore and...
A new employee benefits communications case study report has been released by Flimp Media, a provider of video marketing and communications services. Using Online Video for Benefits Communications: Large Employer Case Studies and Campaign Results. Employers included a cross section of well known businesses and organizations located throughout the...
May 23-- WARNER ROBINS-- Warner Robins' proposed budget includes pay raises, extra positions and no additional taxes for next fiscal year. The nearly $35.6 million general fund budget is balanced and also does not recommend utility hikes, according to updated budget information released late Wednesday by Mayor Chuck Shaheen's office. "There are no tax increases,...
PHOENIX-- The jury in Jodi Arias' murder trial was dismissed Thursday after failing to reach a verdict against the woman they convicted of murdering her one-time boyfriend in a case that captured headlines worldwide with its sex, lies, violence. "Sorry," one female juror mouthed to the family of the victim, Travis Alexander, as they cried. In announcing the mistrial,...
May 23-- HOLIDAY-- Neighbors expressed shock at the discovery of 28 animals found abandoned inside a home Wednesday night by Pasco County Sheriff's Office deputies. About 6:30 p.m., deputies were called to 1011 Hiawatha Place when a neighbor was told by an Aaron's furniture store employee he saw "corpse flies" in the window of the home. Kevin Mallory, interim...
EagleView Technologies and Pictometry International, a newly merged company providing leading technology specializing in high-resolution aerial photography, automated 3 D measurement technologies and overall software solutions, announced that Rapid Access™ technology has been engaged for recent catastrophic storm events in Oklahoma and Texas as...
SUGAR LAND, Texas, May 23, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Coffeyville Resources Refining& Marketing, LLC does not agree with the characterization of either the company or the settlement it reached with EPA, which was announced in a recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 press release. CRRM entered into a settlement with the EPA to resolve claims under the EPA' s...
May 23-- UPDATE: After fighting over abortion, budgets, education, taxes and a host of other issues for the better part of 130 days, the Iowa Legislature ended its overtime session on bipartisan high notes late Thursday morning. Terry Branstad-- expanding health care access for low-income Iowans and the largest a sweeping tax relief plan in Iowa history.
May 23-- Each year, when the legislative session finally ends, as the 2013 edition did this morning, some journalists compile a did/didn't list: measures lawmakers actually passed and issues that were considered, perhaps seriously, perhaps momentarily, but then tossed aside. The didn't list is always longer. When I was at the Statehouse, The Gazette's Rod Boshart...
MOORE, Oklahoma-- In some early versions of a story May 22 about damage estimates from the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, The Associated Press misspelled the name of the city's mayor. Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13,000 homes, damage could top $2 billion; 24 dead. MOORE, Oklahoma _ The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2...
But Judge Brooks Goldsmith's decision to turn down former Beaufort Clerk of Court Elizabeth Smith's request for an early release from state probation sent a big message to Smith and to the rest of us: There are consequences for betraying the public trust. Smith was convicted in state court of embezzling $23,500 and pleaded guilty to a federal charge of using...
MOORE, Okla.— In some early versions of a story May 22 about damage estimates from the tornado in Moore, Okla., The Associated Press misspelled the name of the city's mayor. Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13,000 homes, damage could top $2 billion; 24 dead. MOORE, Okla.— The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more...
DENVER-- In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. asked a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes access to the morning-after pill. The arguments Thursday centered on the Green family, founders of Hobby Lobby Stores Inc....
MOORE, Okla.-- In some early versions of a story May 22 about damage estimates from the tornado in Moore, Okla., The Associated Press misspelled the name of the city's mayor. Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13,000 homes, damage could top $2 billion; 24 dead. MOORE, Okla. _ The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more...
May 23-- JAMESTOWN-- Jason Spangler was 5 years old when a biking accident changed his life forever. "He's beating all the odds," said Jason Spangler's father, George Spangler. Jason Spangler has been on the transplant list at Duke for four years.
May 23-- The Lexington Public Library must pay $927,491 to Kathleen Imhoff, its former chief executive officer, because of the way it terminated her employment in July 2009, an arbitration panel ruled this week. Her contract did not specify what her compensation would be in such an event, so the library must honor the remaining two years of her deal at a cost of...
The vote, coming as the Senate crafts a five-year farm bill, was seen crucial for farmers in Kentucky who still gamble with the weather and a contracting system to plant tobacco. "It was a significant policy win for Kentucky farmers amid a very anti-tobacco Congress," University of Kentucky agricultural economist Will Snell said. McConnell personally lobbied a...
The Binghamton Mets scored four runs in the fourth inning to defeat the New Britain Rock Cats, 8-3, Wednesday night at New Britain Stadium. For the first time during the roadtrip, the B- Mets were beaten to the scoreboard. New Britain starter Alex Meyer held the B- Mets offense at bay through three, but faltered in the fourth.
Paul LePage handed down an instant veto Thursday, minutes after the Senate gave final passage to a bill that links repayment of Maine's hospital debt to an expansion of the state's Medicaid program. "This unadulterated partisanship tied two different issues together in a quest to force welfare expansion upon the Maine people. LePage's veto is not yet official,...
May 22-- MOORE, Okla.-- Enid News& Eagle carrier Jeff Brown had some scary moments Monday night when a tornado struck his parents' home in Newcastle. Brown, 28, of Hennessey, delivers two Enid routes and works in Enid during the day. He said the tornado that eventually devastated Moore first touched down in Newcastle, where his parents live.
Jan Brewer's push to expand Medicaid received an obscene and threatening voicemail at her office, a sign that the rancorous debate over embracing a signature component of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in the state is far from over. Arizona is among nine states where Republican governors have accepted the Medicaid expansion offered under...
May 23-- WINNSBORO-- When one first meets Ashley Bradham, the brightness in her eyes leaves quite an impression. If one's gaze stopped there, perhaps they would not notice the bald head and thin figure that she carries now as a result of chemotherapy to treat breast cancer. Within a week, test results confirmed her fears and she was diagnosed with Grade 3 triple...
May 21-- A NASCAR team owned by East Tennessee resident Bob Jenkins took victory at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama May 5. The race team, founded in 2004 as Means/Jenkins Racing, had never witnessed one of its cars roll into a NASCAR victory lane. The tandem car hook-up helped the two Front Row Motorsports cars get by some of NASCAR's most successful drivers and...
May 22-- The Bryan County Commissioners met the morning of Monday May 20. The Commissioners agreed to increase insurance coverage of the Bryan County Courthouse by $571,456. This will increase the coverage from $3,702,088 to $4,273,544.
May 21-- The annual Diamondback Booster Club Athletic Banquet is 6 p.m. Memorial Day. The dinner will be held in the Tucumcari Convention Center, according to a booster club statement. Tickets are $15 each and may be purchased until May 24.
May 23-- At Tuesday's regular meeting, the Marion City Council was presented with a recommended $9.55 million budget for fiscal year 2013-2014, which does not call for increases in the city's property tax rate or water and sewer rates either. In his presentation, City Manager Bob Boyette said the proposed 2013-2014 budget of $9,555,411 is a reduction of...
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 23, 2013/ PRNewswire-USNewswire/-- Two of Santa Barbara' s longtime nonprofit healthcare providers have joined forces with a shared vision of enhancing cancer care, and nearly 500 community members, donors, local businesses, and celebrities celebrated in style to support the partnership of the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara with Sansum...
WASHINGTON _ President Barack Obama sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond the unrelenting war effort of the past dozen years, defining a narrowing terror threat that still imperils the nation but now is defined by smaller networks and homegrown extremists rather than the grandiose plots of Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida. WASHINGTON _ A day after she refused...
WASHINGTON _ President Barack Obama sought Thursday to advance the U.S. beyond the unrelenting war effort of the past dozen years, defining a narrowing terror threat that still imperils the nation but now is defined by smaller networks and homegrown extremists rather than the grandiose plots of Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida. He implored Congress to close the...
The owners should have their religious views protected even though they run a store that makes a profit, said Kyle Duncan, who argued before the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of the Green family, founders of Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. and a sister company, Christian booksellers Mardel Inc.. Alisa Klein said allowing Hobby Lobby to avoid covering...
May 23-- WASHINGTON-- The prospects seemed strong Thursday for Penny Pritzker becoming Commerce secretary after a two-hour confirmation hearing, as she drew praise from both Democrats and Republicans. John Thune, R- S.D., the top Republican on the Senate panel that questioned her, told reporters: "I'm very impressed with her qualifications." Several issues related...
May 23-- MOORE-- Emotionally shaken but not defeated by Monday's tornado deaths of seven schoolchildren, Moore Superintendent Susan Pierce stood at a news conference Thursday and defiantly declared Moore schools will open in August. When Moore schools are rebuilt, many people want to make sure they have tornado safe rooms. Apache Corp. already has agreed to...
May 23-- A Georgia woman was arrested last week by Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department detectives and charged with money laundering and felony theft. The detectives allege that Joanne Karene McCrary, 74, of Calhoun, Ga., scammed an elderly Kosciusko County couple out of thousands of dollars. According to Kosciusko County authorities, McCrary herself had...
Aflac Inc. fell$. 27 or. 5 percent, to $55.06. American International Group rose$. 22 or. 5 percent, to $44.53. MBIA rose$. 18 or 1.2 percent, to $14.80.
WASHINGTON- Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy hailed the unanimous confirmation Thursday of Sri Srinivasan to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. "For the second time this year, the Majority Leader was forced to file cloture on one of President Obama' s well-qualified nominees to the D.C. "Sri Srinivasan is not a nominee who should require cloture...
U.S. Attorney's Office May 22, 2013. Eastern District of Texas 839-2538. TYLER, TX-- A 55- year-old Longview, Texas lawyer has been sentenced to federal prison for mail fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S.
May 23-- CORBIN-- South Laurel senior Amber Hyde usually never swings at high pitches, but it was a good thing she did during the sixth inning of the 50th District championship game Wednesday. Despite getting a good cut at Corbin pitcher Hannah Hart's curve ball, Hyde admitted she didn't think she got enough of it to send the ball over the fence. Hyde's homer was only one...
WASHINGTON _ Investors have grown nervous that the Federal Reserve will scale back its efforts to boost the U.S. economy sooner than many expected. NEW YORK _ Investors recovered their poise after a shaky start to trading on Wall Street that sent stocks sharply lower. U.S. markets plummeted immediately after the opening bell Thursday following a global slump...
PORTLAND, Ore., May 23, 2013-- The board of directors of Precision Castparts Corp. has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share on the company's common stock payable on July 1, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 7, 2013. Precision Castparts Corp. is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and...
Shiloh Industries, Inc. provides lightweighting and noise and vibration solutions to automotive, commercial vehicle and other industrial markets through its imaginative thinking and advanced capabilities. The products that the Company produces supply many models of vehicles manufactured by nearly all OEM's that produce vehicles in North America.
The following information and discussion should be read in conjunction with those financial statements and notes, as well as the information provided in our Annual Report on Form 10- K for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. InferX is a leading provider of next generation Predictive Analytics and Business Intelligence solutions for financial...
On May 17, 2013, the Company entered into a Credit and Guaranty Agreement for a $200 million term loan credit facility among the Company, certain direct and indirect U.S. subsidiaries of the Company as guarantors, Credit Suisse Securities LLC, as joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner and document agent, and Jefferies Finance LLC, as joint lead arranger and...
On May 19, 2013, Chesapeake Energy Corporation and Robert Douglas Lawler entered into an employment agreement, dated as of May 20, 2013, pursuant to which Mr. Lawler will join the Company as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors on the Effective Date. Mr. Lawler, age 46, was previously employed for 25 years by Anadarko...
Effective May 23, 2013, Jeannette M. Mills, a member of the Board of Directors of Medifast, Inc., voluntarily resigned as a Director and assumed the position of Executive Vice President for the Company's Take Shape for Life sales channel. Item 5.02 Appointment of Mr. Byrnes. Mr. Byrnes has more than 40 years of financial experience working in the retail and...
At the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of United Insurance Holdings Corp. on May 17, 2013, stockholders approved the Company's 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The 2013 Plan permits the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, annual cash incentives, long-term cash...
NEW YORK, May 23, 2013-- Shareholders elected all nominated directors at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.. Board members Steven D. Black, Börje E. Ekholm, Robert Greifeld, Glenn H. Hutchins, Essa Kazim, John D. Markese, Ellyn A. McColgan, Thomas F. O'Neill, James S. Riepe, Michael R. Splinter, and Lars R. Wedenborn were elected to their positions.
"No matter what the decision is tonight, there are going to be unhappy people," said School Board Vice Chairman Mark Medford before the vote. The board had to reduce its 2014 spending plan of $124 million after the York County Board of Supervisors approved $1.17 million in new funding for schools rather than the $2.9 million the School Board requested.
In this Quarterly Report on Form 10- Q, we refer to Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, including Hannon Armstrong Capital, LLC, as "we," "us," "Company," or "our," unless we specifically state otherwise or the context indicates otherwise. When used in the historical context, these terms are intended to mean the...
WASHINGTON-- President Barack Obama's nominee for commerce secretary was questioned briefly about her ties to a subprime mortgage lender that failed in 2001 and her role as a beneficiary of family offshore trusts in the Bahamas, but those were minor bumps in an otherwise smooth Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. Chicago billionaire business executive...
Susquehanna Health is now a Registered Safe Sitter ® Teaching Site, offering a comprehensive babysitting training course for adolescents age 11 and up. This nationally-recognized program was developed by Indianapolis pediatrician Dr. The program follows American Heart Association standards for rescue skills as well as instruction in first aid...
ST. LOUIS-- A New Jersey man behind the wheel of a van that overturned on an Illinois freeway, killing five passengers returning from a California ministry gathering, had his driving privileges suspended last year for administrative reasons, motor vehicle records show. The state's attorney in Illinois' Fayette County, Joshua Morrison, said no criminal charges...
IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2013-- Certain subsidiaries of Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc. completed the issuance of $200 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior notes due 2023. On May 23, 2013, the issuers of the 2018 Notes issued a notice of redemption for $113.8 million of the 2018 Notes, providing for a redemption price of 108.125% of the principal amount...
May 23-- COLUMBIA, SC The defense began its case in the Brett Parker double-murder trial with witnesses who might dispel the idea that he knew the value of his wife's life insurance policy. Brad Spehl, a salesman for MetLIfe, said he had tried years ago to sell Brett Parker a life insurance policy on his wife, Tammy Parker. Tammy Parker had a $703,000 life insurance...
Veterans, active military personnel and their dependents should never pay for help to apply for veterans benefits, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Mike Gould, the state's deputy adjutant general for veterans affairs. Free assistance is readily available from any accredited veterans service officer at the...
Randall Oyer, medical director of oncology at Lancaster General Health, expects there to be more interest in genetic testing in the wake of the revelation that Angelina Jolie had a preventive mastectomy to reduce her breast cancer risk. Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations is not for everyone, Oyer says. Maria Baker, a genetic counselor at Penn State...
MANHEIM TWP.: A set of golf clubs were stolen between May 17 and Sunday from a garage in the 1900 block of Glendower Drive. MANHEIM TWP.: Beer, tools and a pellet gun were stolen overnight May 14 from an open garage in the 200 block of Heatherstone Way. LANCASTER TWP.: Max H. Eisenberg, 18, of Narberth, Salvatore G. Basile, 18, of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Peter G. Barnaby, 18, of...
Fifty-one-year-old Terri thought needing to have 10 teeth pulled was bad news until she found out how much the extractions and an upper denture would cost. Terri of Columbia said of the $691 proposed fee that Southeast Lancaster Health Services had already discounted heavily. Shabbir Makati, one of the five dentists at Southeast's South Duke Street clinic. "
May 23-- MILTON-FREEWATER-- The Umatilla County Land Use Planning Commission will hold a hearing today on revisions to the federal flood zone map for the Milton-Freewater area. The loss of accreditation came as FEMA was in the process of modernizing flood maps throughout the United States. The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Milton-Freewater Public...
Spartan Stores is a leading regional grocery distributor and grocery retailer, operating principally in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. Our Retail segment operates supermarkets in Michigan under the banners Family Fare Supermarkets, D&W Fresh Markets, Glen's Markets, VG's Food and Pharmacy, Forest Hills Foods and Valu Land, and 30 fuel centers/convenience...
The Columbia native was killed by a drunken driver while watching a drag race in the early morning hours of June 21, 2009, along westbound Interstate 70 near Security Boulevard in Woodlawn. Dave and Michelle Abernathy have established the Mary-Kathryn Abernathy Memorial Scholarship Fund-- two $500 scholarships that will be awarded for the first time at Long...
Our electric propulsion systems are powering a large fleet of all-electric Audi A1 e-tron development vehicles, dozens of which are being tested on the streets of Munich, Germany. Audi has logged over 50,000 kilometers in its first phase of testing with the A1 e-tron extended-range electric vehicles and has expanded testing of the vehicle in the NPE (National...
The past 14 years have been a marathon, not a sprint, for Suffolk- based TowneBank, said Chairman and CEO G. Robert Aston Jr. Aston reviewed the bank's progress and laid out plans for the future during an annual shareholders meeting Wednesday at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. AMF Bowling Worldwide Inc. is proposing a merger with New York- based bowling center...
Great Bridge 8, Hickory 4. Marlowe Paulk's two-run single gave the Wildcats a 4-3 lead and Great Bridge never looked back in repeating as tournament champion on Wednesday. Chloe Carr and Delaney Ambrose had three hits and two RBIs apiece for Great Bridge, which will play the Beach District's No. 2 seed in Monday's Eastern Region quarterfinals at Princess Anne.
The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the first detailed account of the devastation. As response teams transitioned into cleanup and recovery, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, who...
Wilson forward Dara VanSkyhawk, the area's leading scorer, netted a goal in the first half and one in the second to give the Presidents a seemingly insurmountable lead. But Maury finally solved goalkeeper Misten White, who made a handful of stops on breakaways, when Jordan Johnson fired a shot past her in the 58th minute. Lexi Stallings, Isabel Sierra and Abby...
On May 23, 2013, PHL Variable Insurance Company said that the previously announced restatement continues to move forward. Our ability to provide updated information about the restatement in the anticipated timeframe, complete the restatement and resume a timely filing schedule with respect to our SEC filings reflecting the restatement is subject to a...
May 23-- WAUKESHA, Wis.-- Central Illinois Bank's parent company reported net income of $34,000 in the first quarter of 2013, a turnaround from a year earlier, when the banking company had a net loss of $111,000. CIB Marine's bank, CIBM Bank-- which operates as Central Illinois Bank in Illinois and as Marine Bank in the Indianapolis and Milwaukee areas-- had 11 facilities...
May 23-- ORINDA-- Residents wanting to make sure there is enough money to cover any unexpected repairs resulting from future road and storm drain failures have convinced Orinda leaders to sock away extra cash into the city's general fund reserve. The request from members of the city's Finance Advisory Committee to revise the reserve policy means that, in...
We own or license a portfolio of globally recognized brands, including SeaWorld, Shamu and Busch Gardens. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we hosted approximately 3.5 million guests in our theme parks, including approximately 700,000 international guests. In the three months ended March 31, 2013, we had total revenues of $238.6 million and a net...
May 23-- Wichita schools sustained about $2 million damage from wind and hail during a storm that swept through the city Sunday, district officials said. During a special school board meeting Thursday, board members authorized up to $2 million for repairs to district properties. Schools that got the most damage were Buckner Elementary, L'Ouverture Elementary,...
At the meeting, shareholders of the Company elected Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Sidney R. Brown, Peter Galetto, Jr., Jeffrey S. Brown, Eli Kramer, Thomas X. Geisel, Anthony R. Coscia, William J. Marino, Philip A. Norcross and Steven A. Kass as directors. Its primary subsidiary is Sun National Bank, a full service commercial bank serving customers through more than 60 locations in New...
May 23-- HOBART-- A Cedar Lake contractor faces $4,000 in fines unless he corrects mistakes made while constructing a homeowner's retaining wall. The Hobart Contractor's Licensing Board made the ruling after listening to a complaint filed by residents Dora and Jim Reynolds, of the 1000 block of Lake George. Dora Reynolds said she paid about $10,000 to contractor...
On May 22, 2013, HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc. held its 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. During the Annual Meeting, stockholders were asked to consider and vote upon five proposals: the election of eleven nominees to serve as members of the Company's Board for a one-year term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders in 2014 and until their successors...
May 23-- HACKENSACK-- As city leaders prepare to hand over control to the winners of this month's municipal election, the police union president is calling on the City Council to guarantee that the newly appointed police director isn't dismissed "on a whim." Officer John Herrmann has asked the council to remove a clause in the city code that would allow the dismissal...
ROSEMONT, Ill., May 23, 2013-- The Small Business Administration recently recognized Village Bank& Trust, a Wintrust Community Bank, as the 2013 Small Lender of the Year. VBT has seven locations in Chicago's suburbs: Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect, Park Ridge, and Prospect Heights. Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial holding company with...
But a number of firms like Hobby Lobby, which is owned by an evangelical Christian family, argue the regulation violates their religious freedom. Hobby Lobby, for example, already provides coverage of almost all contraceptives as part of its employees' health insurance. Hobby Lobby is the best-known; most of the others are smaller, family-run and privately held,...
Robinson& Cole continues to expand its private equity/mergers and acquisitions practice with recent hires in its New York City, Boston, and Connecticut offices. On May 20, 2013, the firm completed the relocation of its New York City office to the Chrysler East Building to accommodate its continued growth. New partners who have recently joined the firm’ s Private...
ST. LOUIS-- A New Jersey ex-convict behind the wheel of a van that overturned on an Illinois freeway, killing five passengers returning from a California ministry gathering, had his driving privileges suspended last year for administrative reasons, motor vehicle records show. However, The Associated Press obtained that citation, which was issued to 45-...
ON FRIDAY, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as health care reform, also known as Obamacare, also known as the law of the land. Rep Michele Bachmann's bill to repeal was designed first for partisan purposes. The Senate, controlled by Democrats, likely won't even consider repealing the law.
May 23-- WASHINGTON-- There's much talk about the gulf between liberals and conservatives in Congress. Dick Durbin, D- Ill., a leading liberal, is working with with Oklahoma GOP Sen. Durbin made a pitch for their amendment on the Senate floor Wednesday afternoon as the Senate shaped a massive farm and food bill that will cost nearly $500 billion over the next five years.
May 23-- FULTONDALE-- Much as a homeowner refinances a mortgage to save money, the city of Fultondale is doing the same with a bond issue. The Fultondale City Council voted in Monday's regular session to issue a $12.5 million refunding and capital improvement warrant through Regions Bank, which would replace a similar bond issued in 2010 to fund various projects,...
The following discussion and analysis is intended to help the reader understand our business, financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity and capital resources. Our fiscal year ends March 31 and, unless otherwise noted, references to years or fiscal are for fiscal years ended March 31. Our acquisition of the Defense Systems Engineering and...
The annual report, issued by Auto Finance News, ranks auto finance companies by the amount of finance contracts and leases outstanding each year. "Every day our people work hard to set the industry standard for products and services that deliver real value to dealers," said Tim Russi, president of Ally Auto Finance. Ally's automotive services business offers a...
As a pitcher, Mikayla Wickline was hotter. The James Monroe senior struck out 16 of the 22 Petersburg batters she faced, and allowed two hits, leading the Lady Mavericks to a 2-1 win over the Vikings at Jackson Park in the suburbs of Parkersburg. Her head coach and cousin, Greg Wickline, "Mikayla pitched phenomenal today... against a really good Petersburg team.
Motorcycle sunglasses from ADS Sports Eyewear will be gifted via a social media promotion in partnership with the World Motorcycle Community on Google+. To enter the drawing, World Motorcycle Community members on Google+ must add the ADS Sports Eyewear page to one of their circles and“ +1” the page. A winner will be drawn once a week for four weeks following the May...
May 23-- Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc., worked to defuse a hearing room full of angry U.S. senators on Tuesday by saying that a new line of Macs will be assembled-- drum roll, please-- in Texas. "We are investing $100 million for new Macs that will be built in Texas, with components made in Illinois," he said, according to a Fox News account. According to the Fox News report, Cook rattled...
Kelly Lowery, CMO for Credit Rating Improvement, announced the new Credit Rating Improvement website. The Credit Rating Improvement site is specially designed to assist users eliminate errors that creep into credit reports and repair their credit ratings. “We’ re fixing people’ s bad credit, one person at a time,” said Lowery.“ We specialize in credit restoration...
May 23-- WENATCHEE-- Lance Cpl. Austin Flemens, tall and striking in his U.S. Marine Corps uniform, was a magnet for the fifth-grade boys who surrounded him and fired off questions like gunshot. "What kind of guns do you use?
May 23-- GRAND HAVEN TOWNSHIP-- A Grand Haven Township family of six were left with nothing but the clothes they were wearing after a fire destroyed their home early Wednesday. Schrader said the department was called to the fire in the 13000 block of Deep Water Point in River Haven Village at about 5:55 a.m. Firefighters from Robinson Township and the City of Grand...
The DOD announced recently that their current plans for budget cuts call for up to 750,000 DOD civilians to face as many as 14 furlough days between mid-June and September 30. Military spouses are among civilian DOD employees subject to administrative furloughs. The DOD has worked hard in recent years to make it easier for spouses to gain federal employment...
AUGUSTA, Maine-- Maine's governor, who has gained attention in the past for telling the NAACP to "kiss my butt" and comparing the IRS to the Gestapo, has moved out of his office at the State House and says he'll work out of governor's mansion because of a dispute over a television screen. Paul LePage has temporarily moved his working space, and Democratic legislative...
May 23-- HARTFORD-- A bill that would allow Connecticut residents regardless of their immigration status to obtain a driver's license passed the House 74 to 55 Thursday morning after an overnight debate. Edward Jutila, D- East Lyme, and Rep. The bill would allow about 54,000 people living illegally in Connecticut to obtain licenses and increase costs to the...
Mstar Insurance of California is proud to announce the launch of its new website and interactive digital marketing campaign. The teamwork established has resulted in creating an innovative new online marketing strategy for Mstar Insurance. Mstar Insurance believes in bringing value to customers.
The BondAmerica Corporation is introducing its customers to a modernized digital marketing campaign and website. By partnering with Astonish, a digital marketing, technology and sales training company that specializes in modernizing the ways local businesses do business, the BondAmerica Corporation is looking forward to reaching more consumers in...
Many professional traders already know that what you trade isn't as important as' how' you trade. In this article, we'll look at one of the most important topics to FX Traders: Leverage and Trade Sizes. http://www.dailyfx.com/forex/education/trading_tips/daily_trading_lesson/2013/05/23/Leverage_as_Velocity. html. This would be like trading position...
With Memorial Day quickly approaching, travel plans are in the works for many Americans and that means crowded highways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Memorial Day holiday weekend has averaged 11.5% more traffic fatalities in the past 6 years than similar non-holiday periods. The National Safety Council estimates that...
But those Eagles will be the ones from Orlando- Edgewater, not Springstead. Somewhere between 6 and 7 p.m., Edgewater became Public Enemy No. 1 on the Springstead campus. Edgewater took a 6-5 lead in the bottom of the fifth via Zach Vandergrift's grand slam.
But with one swing of the bat, No. 5 Waverly's chances of the school's first district softball championship game were put on hold for at least one more season as Courtney Hannah's two-run single in the bottom of the seventh inning gave No. 1 Fairfield Union an 8-7 win in a Division II Southeast District Semifinal played at Northwest High School.
Chris Woodson, WBCU general manager, said Wednesday that the event will feature entertainment for the seniors in attendance including live musical performances by Heath Walker, Voices of Truth, Terry Humphries, Jonathan Moss, and Barbara McKinney and Friends. The sponsors of the expo include Arthur State Bank which Woodson said will provide information on...
NEWARK, N.J.-- Jeff Campbell got out of two late-inning jams and went 2- for-3 at the plate with a pair of runs to lead No. 5- seed UND past fourth-seeded Utah Valley 8-7 in the opening round of the Great West Conference tournament Tuesday morning at Riverfront Stadium. "That's the way we've been doing things, winning late," UND coach Jeff Dodson said.
U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, R- Ohio, said Thursday he is "confident" the House will pass immigration reform but he isn't sure what might be in the bill. The Senate is working its will, a lot of good work that's gone on over there, but the House-- the House will work its will. And I'm confident that we'll have a solid work product that we can go to conference with the Senate.
May 23-- Valley View Health Center is sponsoring a free dental day on May 31 at the Morton Dental Clinic. People can get a cleaning, a filling or a tooth extraction, said Linda Tomasheck, special projects director for Valley View Health Center. He previously hosted free dental days in Kelso, where he worked in private practice prior to moving to Morton.
Targeted News Service Targeted News Service. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 23-- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Minnesota. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 23-- 3 M Innovative Properties, St. Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent developed by Cheryl A. Pederson, Eden Praire, Minn., Jennifer S. Ma, St. Paul, Minn., and Nancy J. Dyslin, Stillwater, Minn., for "methods for managing...
This year, however, Esurance is increasing its support by donating a total of $100,000 to three very important causes GLAAD, PFLAG, and The Trevor Project. Friends and fans can steer Esurance' s donation to these organizations by visiting Esurance' s Facebook page, "Liking" Esurance, and voting for their favorite cause. "As a company rooted in the principles of...
Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights is proud to launch the Information Is Powerful Medicine campaign. The launch will coincide with the official start of Black Pride in Washington, DC and is co-hosted by partner organization Whitman-Walker Health. Invited speakers include representatives from the White House, Department of...
May 23-- The Board of Supervisors is seeking the input of residents, merchants and developers on ways to make Greene County more business friendly and streamlining county processes. "We'd like to have more businesses here," said Board Vice Chairman Davis Lamb, adding that the county wants to know "if there's anything we can do to help them let us help them make it...
May 23-- One day after the Greene County Board of Supervisors approved "level funding" for the schools, the School Board approved a budget that will not include as many personnel cuts as expected. The Greene County School Board on Wednesday, May 15, adopted a $31,953,333 budget for fiscal 2014 that includes $558,000 in reductions. In addition, Greene County teachers...
May 22-- DECIDING WHETHER-- or how-- to cut $150,000 from Baker City's personnel expenses will be the task tonight of the 14- member budget board. The meeting begins at 6 o'clock at Baker City Hall, 1655 First St.. Personnel costs make up 69.6 percent of the $5.9 million general fund in the proposed budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1.
The board of directors of BB&T Corporation today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $108.333 per share on BB&T' s Series G Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, payable June 3, 2013, to shareholders of record as of the close of business May 31, 2013. A regular quarterly dividend of $121.875 per share on BB&T' s Series D Non-Cumulative Perpetual...
The 24 people who died in Moore and two killed by storms in Shawnee are to be remembered Sunday at a public memorial and prayer service at the First Baptist Church of Moore, which Oklahoma Gov. President Barack Obama is to tour the area, the White House announced. A Tulsa couple on Wednesday presented the American Red Cross a check for more than $111,000,...
Social Security has never contributed a penny to our deficit or our debt. In fact, Social Security currently has a $2.7 trillion surplus in its Trust Fund, to pay future benefits. By law, Social Security cannot deficit-spend.
"If the president won't take concrete steps to stop IRS overreach, Congress must. Americans are justifiably outraged that the IRS has chosen to play favorites for political reasons. Over the next several months, the IRS will take over as the chief enforcer of much of President Obama' s health care law.
Contact: Don Stewart, Michael Brumas 202-224-2979, Robert Steurer, Pam Nichols 202-224-8288. McConnell Warns Against Scandal-Plagued IRS Overseeing Obamacare Compliance. WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need to suspend the implementation of Obamacare until...
On February 21, 2013, the agencies, under the auspices of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, requested public comment for 60 days on a proposal to extend, with revision, the Consolidated Reports of Condition and Income, which are currently approved collections of information. After considering the comments received on the proposal, the...
The Social Security Administration publishes a list of information collection packages requiring clearance by the Office of Management and Budget in compliance with Public Law 104-13, the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, effective October 1, 1995. ,Office of Management and Budget, Attn: Desk Officer for SSA, Fax: 202-395-6974, Email address:...
Self-Regulatory Organizations; The Options Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of an Advance Notice To Change the Expiration Date for Most Option Contracts to the Third Friday of the Expiration Month Instead of the Saturday Following the Third Friday. Pursuant to Section 806 of Title VIII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act,/...
SUMMARY: Section 939 A of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act requires Federal agencies to review regulations that require the use of an assessment of the credit-worthiness of a security or money market instrument and any references to, or requirements in, such regulations regarding credit ratings issued by credit rating...
In August 2012, the USACR/Safety Center introduced the Know the Signs slogan as the Army's safety awareness theme. With the majority of off-duty Army accidents currently attributed to indiscipline, this campaign also reminds Soldiers that standards apply 24/ 7, whether on or off duty. The campaign, which begins May 24 and runs through Sept. 3, encourages every...
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to implement regulations under the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 paleontological resources preservation subtitle. The public may inspect comments received at the Office of Minerals and Geology Management, Forest Service, MGM, Room 500- RPC, 1601 N. Kent St., Arlington, Virginia between the...
This notice announces a forthcoming meeting of a public advisory committee of the Food and Drug Administration. Location: FDA White Oak Campus, Building 31, the Great Room, White Oak Conference Center, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002. Information regarding special accommodations due to a disability, visitor parking, and transportation...
PuraMed BioScience ®, Inc., a researcher, developer, and marketer of over-the-counter medicinal and healthcare products, announced that Ludlow Research re-issued its research opinion on the company based on low market capitalization valuation. Current Valuation As of May 14, 2013, PuraMed BioScience had approximately 37.9 million common shares...
LINCOLN, Neb.-- A new program will offer an online education in financial literacy to Nebraska high school students and parents. The program is being offered through an agreement with EverFi, Inc., an educational technology company based in Washington, D.C.. Bonnie Sibert of the Nebraska Department of Education says the animated, interactive programs will add a...
Nine people were killed Wednesday when a van carrying at least 15 people fell into a ravine near Tianguistengo, Mexico, authorities said. The vehicle, described as a "public transport van," fell from the road in Hildago state Wednesday evening into a ravine and dropped more than 650 feet, the Mexico City newspaper El Universal said. Assistant Secretary of Civil...
With just days until the start of hurricane season, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes ® is offering Mitigation 2.0--- an "upgrade" to traditional family preparedness and home mitigation activities. Mitigation 2.0 combines safety with technology to empower families and streamline activities that strengthen homes and ensure that families are safe.
The Accident& Disability Attorneys of Monge& Associates is happy to announce the addition of Attorney Ivan Au to its legal team. In searching for dedicated lawyers to assign to field cases where people are struggling with disabilities and injuries, Monge& Associates has chosen Au to represent its clients because of his strong educational background,...
Aflac Inc. fell$. 46 or. 8 percent, to $54.87. American International Group rose$. 10 or. 2 percent, to $44.41. MBIA rose$. 19 or 1.3 percent, to $14.81.
District Court for the District of Rhode Island issued a detailed and comprehensive opinion, following a 19- day bench trial, granting a complete victory to Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom& Gross LLP on behalf of its clients, Jay S. Korsen, D.C., and Ian D. Barlow, against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island. In June 2009, Blue Cross sued Korsen and Barlow in...
Jim Chiaruttini of York joined Adams Electric Cooperative recently as manager of legal and corporate services, working out of the headquarters building in Gettysburg. He has a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and a juris doctorate from Dickinson School of Law. Penn Business Journal also ranks Prudential Homesale as the top homeseller in central...
May 22-- If you can't control the weather, try controlling television weather forecasters. Drew Becher, president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, recently blasted television and radio "snowmaggedon" scenarios that proved false, yet shriveled the Philadelphia Flower Show's ticket sales like an early frost. The venerable event, the society's...
ST. PAUL, Minn.-- Patterson Cos. net income rose 2 percent in the fourth quarter on improved sales of dental equipment and software, but sales in the medical unit slid and the company expects more of the same in the near term. However, within the rehabilitation supply and equipment unit, sales declined to $123.6 million from $130.0 million. Overall net income grew to...
Investment management services are performed for the all-inclusive, flat rate of $149/ month. "Zero Commission Portfolios is committed to putting the power of Wall Street back in the hands of investors," says company president Chris Cook, an accomplished portfolio manager and visionary of the Investor Model. We're saying good-bye to the Wall Street model and...
May 22-- GREENSBORO-- It started, as it often does for Southeast Guilford, with Kara Shutt. The Falcons' junior leadoff hitter, already an early commit to Elon, stepped to the plate with her team down two runs and four outs left to make something happen and slapped a single to center field. It was just the spark Southeast Guilford needed to start a four-run, two-out rally to...
As recent reports suggest that the house buying market is improving, leading online credit information provider, Equifax, is urging movers to ensure that they register on the electoral roll as soon as they change their address. “A lot of people aren’ t aware that not being registered on the electoral roll at their current address can affect their ability to get...
At today's Technology Conference and Exhibition in Hanoi, IBM announced that Saigon Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank, one of the leading commercial banks in Vietnam, has turned to IBM Systems and Software to streamline business processes across its IT infrastructure and enable broader client reach through new online and mobile banking services.
May 23-- Four Richmond- area companies were honored Wednesday for their efforts to create outstanding workplaces. The awards are sponsored by Richmond SHRM, a chapter of the national Society for Human Resource Management, with the Greater Richmond Chamber and the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Thomas A. Silvestri, president and publisher of The Times-Dispatch,...
The proposed budget which currently features $45.7 million in expenditures and revenue compared to the 2012-13 fiscal year's $47.7 million needs to decrease by another $2.4 million. Richard Woodruff, Jacksonville City Manager, told the City Council Tuesday night that they've come to the "fork in the road where we have to make some very difficult decisions."
AtoZdatabases, the leading provider of reference& marketing databases and job searches for public libraries, academic institutions, and government agencies, is proud to announce that its database of over 2.3 million jobs is a hit among library patrons nationwide this month, helping them to find job listings, research companies, and take advantage of helpful...
As a public plan, our participation in Covered California is in keeping with our strong support of both national health care reform and Medi-Cal expansion. "As the leading Medi-Cal health plan in Los Angeles County, we believe participation in Covered California is a perfect complement to the services we already provide to our existing one million members.
May 23-- OKLAHOMA CITY-- State Rep. Jerry McPeak mocked his Republican colleagues Wednesday morning for eagerly accepting federal disaster aid while refusing additional money for Medicaid. Fred Jordan, R- Jenks, who was taking questions on Speaker T.W. Shannon's bill requiring state agencies to make contingency plans for the loss of up to 25 percent of their...
The statement from Cheena Pazzo, director of community and physician relations for St. John Health System, and Pynn's message linked the move to Fallin's November decision to refuse Medicaid expansion funding under the Affordable Care Act. "St. John Health System faces a challenging economic reality, resulting from Oklahoma's decision not to participate in...
Fire Chief Gary Bird said the department and other agencies that responded to the tornado have searched all structures and vehicles three times for survivors or victims. Bird has worked for the Moore Fire Department for 28 years, during three large tornadoes that hit the town of 58,000 south of Oklahoma City. "People ask me all the time,' Why do you stay in Oklahoma?
Steve Beshear Thursday to dismiss a Tea Party lawsuit challenging the legality of the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange. The ruling allows the lawsuit, filed earlier this year by Tea Party activist David Adams, to continue. Adams, joined in the suit by Dawn Cloyd and Sarah Durand, claims Beshear did not receive "proper approval" from the Kentucky General Assembly...
May 23-- Following a debate that stretched on for more than seven and a half hours, the state House of Representatives approved a bill just after dawn on Thursday that offers undocumented immigrants the opportunity to obtain a Connecticut driver's license. If approved, Connecticut would be the first state in the Northeast to enact such a policy, though several...
May 23-- COLUMBUS-- The city's dangerous dog ordinance is becoming more bark than bite as council members continue to propose changes that do little to strengthen what's already in place. A major concern raised Monday by City Attorney Steve Hansen is whether the roughly 93 dogs in Columbus currently deemed dangerous or potentially dangerous must be given a "...
May 23-- COLUMBUS-- In a doubleheader between the Columbus Seniors and North Platte, both games were decided in walk-off fashion. The Columbus Cornerstone Insurance Seniors American Legion baseball team fell to North Platte 7-6 in Game 1, but won the second game 5-4 in 10 innings Wednesday at Pawnee Park Field. North Platte answered with two first-inning runs to...
May 23-- CEDAR FALLS, Iowa-- Brooke Craig provided the pitching and the offense Wednesday as Waterloo Columbus opened its season with a 7-2 softball victory over Cedar Falls at Robinson-Dresser Sports Complex. Columbus wasted little time jumping on Cedar Falls in a game that was moved to Robinson-Dresser because the Sailor boys were hosting a substate soccer...
May 23-- SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va.-- A water leak that set off alarms at Thomas Memorial Hospital two weeks ago was an act of vandalism that has resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage. About 10:30 p.m. May 8, an unknown person removed a cap from a firestack in a second floor stairwell in the Clinical Pavilion and opened up the valve, said Bob Gray,...
NEW YORK-- The financial services company ING U.S. Inc. said Thursday that its first-quarter loss narrowed, helped by better results at its retirement and annuities businesses. ING U.S. is part of Dutch financial services provider ING Groep NV. The parent company sold a minority stake in ING U.S. through the IPO as part of compensation measures demanded by the...
Mazda North American Operations today announced a $25,000 contribution to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts for victims of the recent Moore, Okla., tornado disaster. Additionally, The Mazda Foundation, Inc., Board of Trustees approved a matching donation of $25,000 to the American Red Cross in support. "Because of the heroic work the American Red...
May 23-- OAKLAND-- A "multi agency strike task force" descended on passenger transportation vehicles like limousines and shuttle vans Thursday morning at Oakland International Airport a day after a similar operation at San Francisco International Airport. According to the California Highway Patrol, the lead agency, the task force's objective of the surprise...
Essex Bank, the banking subsidiary of Community Bankers Trust Corp., is consolidating operations and moving its headquarters into Deep Run III. Digital Benefit Advisors, a division of Atlanta- based Digital Insurance Inc., will move this summer into 13,057 square feet. Both Essex Bank and Digital Benefits are moving from Innslake Drive in the Innsbrook...
In an effort to defend its intellectual property rights, zlien filed a federal lawsuit against the National Association of Credit Management alleging copyright and trade dress infringement. The litigation, captioned Express Lien, Inc. v. National Association of Credit Management, Inc., was filed on May 20, 2013, in the United States District Court for the...
May 23-- MADISON-- Dean Health Systems physicians have overwhelmingly approved a merger between their organization and SSM Health Care. More than 97 percent of the Dean physician shareholders voting Tuesday approved of the deal, which still needs approval from the Wisconsin Insurance Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and other regulatory agencies.
NEW YORK, May 23, 2013-- AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock. About AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.. AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., headquartered in New York City, is a multinational insurance holding company, which, through its insurance carriers,...
May 23-- I'm about to violate two cardinal rules of geezerdom. First, I'm not going to rail about how the lazy, ignorant youth of America are leading this great nation straight to hell. Second, I'm not going to chew my gums about how much better things were in the good ol' days.
May 23-- PNC Bank sent notices to customers this week that it will close both of its Berks County branches this summer. Operations at 20 Shelbourne Road, Exeter Township, will be combined with PNC's branch at 1535 E. High St., Pottstown, Montgomery County. Customer accounts for the branch at 501 Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing, will be transferred to 280 N. Reading Road,...
IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- New-car sales will hit 15.0 million seasonally adjusted annual rate in May, which is an expected 6 percent year-over-year improvement, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information.. "The Big Three will continue to benefit from a strong pickup truck market, with each domestic...
May 23-- The unemployment rate for Northeast Mississippi in April was 8.5 percent, marking the second consecutive month the rate fell below 10 percent. The Mississippi Department of Employment Security released its county-level rates on Wednesday. That was the case in Northeast Mississippi as well, with about 1,000 fewer people looking for jobs in April...
Affordable Solar announced that its retail business is offering a solar panel leasing program to residential customers in New Mexico. Affordable Solar's new solar financing program, in cooperation with Sunnova Energy Corp., will provide New Mexico homeowners with solar power systems that can allow them to save money on energy costs from day one without...
MONESSEN, Pa., May 23, 2013-- FedFirst Financial Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a 50% increase in the quarterly cash dividend from $0.04 to $0.06 per outstanding share of common stock. "Our Board of Directors is proud of the financial performance of the Company and was unanimous in approving this 50% increase in quarterly...
The summer is a popular time for holidays, days out or trips to see friends and relatives which often involve taking the car. Andrew Goulborn, Commercial Director for popular car insurance site Tiger.co.uk, commented:“ Following the success of our guide to in-car entertainment over previous years we thought we would expand on it for 2013. This is part of our...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Wednesday approved Gov. Pat Quinn's request to add Bureau, Crawford, Henderson, Knox, Livingston, Marshall, Mason, McDonough, Peoria, Rock Island, Schuyler, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford counties to the major disaster declaration issued May 10. Previous counties designated under the declaration are Cook, DeKalb, DuPage,...
May 23-- Wichita schools sustained about $2 million damage from wind and hail during a storm that swept through the city Sunday, according to district officials. During a special meeting set for noon Thursday, the Wichita school board will vote on authorizing up to $2 million for repairs to district properties. District spokeswoman Susan Arensman said earlier...
Professional Insurance Plans, an independent insurance agency located in Lexington, KY, encourages the nation to celebrate Fibromyalgia Education and Awareness Month. According to the National Fibromyalgia Association, the definition of Fibromyalgia is,“ a common and complex chronic pain disorder that affects people physically, mentally, and socially.” It...
In this market, many real estate investors are starting to look at REO& note investments as a new opportunity to earn above market returns as the price of real estate continues to stabilize, according to Jim Stepanian of Summerlin Asset Management. Note investing, is defined as the origination of new, or the purchase of existing real estate secured mortgages...
May 22-- AUGUSTA-- State lawmakers Wednesday iced a bill that would have docked lawmakers' pay if the Legislature failed to reach a budget agreement and Maine government shut down. Diane Russell, D- Portland, members of the State and Local Government Committee voted 5-4 to put off dealing with the bill until the second half of the current legislative session, which...
In Morgan County last year, there were 51 dog bites that led to a hospital visit, and Illinois ranks second nationally in dollars paid in insurance claims for dog bites. The U.S. Postal Service said that in 2012, Illinois was second in number of dog attacks on postal workers. Matt Tapscott, post office delivery supervisor, said there's about one injury a year as a...
*Madison- based Quest Diagnostics announced it has completed the sale of its HemoCue diagnostic products business to Radiometer Medical ApS for a approximately $300 million, plus adjustments for cash balances. *NRG Energy Inc., of Princeton, has entered into an agreement to acquire a cogeneration plant, in Corpus Christi, Texas, in a $244 million deal.
Jack Henry& Associates, Inc. is a leading provider of technology solutions and payment processing services primarily for the financial services industry. Its ProfitStars ® division today announced that iPay Solutions™ was named among the 2013 Best Places to Work in Kentucky. This was the first year iPay entered the Best Places to Work for the state of...
May 23-- BECKLEY-- The new secretary of West Virginia's Department of Health and Human Resources is certainly no stranger to southern West Virginia. "Its really an honor to be able to serve the Governor and the great state of West Virginia," Bowling said. This is an opportunity on a much broader level to continue that passion and drive to help people in West Virginia.
Brandy Smallwood, 28, and James Green, 24, both of Fairdale, were charged Feb. 10 in connection with the death of 2- year-old Graydon Morgan. The two were charged after the West Virginia State Police responded to a 911 call reporting an unresponsive and bloody toddler at a trailer in Fairdale Feb. 8. Graydon was taken to Raleigh General Hospital, then to Women and...
Hospitals failing to reduce readmissions could pay penalties such as reduced Medicare payments. The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, started by the Intel founder and his wife, funded the Avoiding Readmission through Collaboration group and challenged them to reach the goal of a 30- percent reduction in 30- day and 90- day readmissions by the end of 2013....
Jack Purvis, an architect in the Allenwood section of Wall, said residential work had slowly started to return to the industry's pipeline last year, but "really went through the roof with the demand" from homes damaged by Sandy. "I've done a few residential renovations or additions to existing homes, but not to the magnitude that this is," said Purvis, New Jersey...
May 23-- BEMIDJI-- A year ago the Bemidji High School softball team was the second seed in the Section 8-3 A playoffs and hosted Rocori in the section quarterfinals. Cloud Apollo which had eliminated No. 8 St. Cloud Tech 6-2 earlier in the afternoon. Rocori defeated Sartell 1-0 and Brainerd stopped Rocori 6-2 in the quarterfinals.
Ernst& Young LLP announced that Timothy Tracy has been appointed managing partner of the firm's Metropark office. Tracy has been with Ernst& Young LLP for more than 23 years, and earned his bachelor's degree from Rider University. Kuppa earned his bachelor's degree in accountancy from Osmania University, India, and master's degree in accounting from...
Maryland- based KCI Technologies Inc. named Eric L. Martz structural practice leader for its Mechanicsburg office in Upper Allen Township. Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce named Jessica Stankovich an administrative assistant. She was an administrative assistant with the Lebanon Valley Bible Church and a customer service representative and cashier...
Mechanicsburg chamber AM Strategies... for Business Success: 8:30 -10: 30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23; Silver Spring Township; "Hiring Practices: How to Attract Top-Notch Employees" with Rick Fleck of Fleck Consulting; cost: members free, nonmembers $10; details: www. mechanicsburgchamber.org. SEDA- Council of Governments, workshop: 9:30 a.m. -4: 30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24;...
Jay Inslee isn't getting a pay raise this year, nor in 2014. But the nine members of the state Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Barbara Madsen will get raises Sept. 1-- and their salaries will rise above even that of the governor. The Washington Citizens' Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials finished its biennial job Wednesday, having decided to hold pay...
Most people view the futures markets as a dangerous alternative investment that should be avoided altogether. For instance, the margin on the primary gold futures contract traded at CME Group is just under $6,000. This contract controls 100 ounces of gold, which right now is equivalent to about $160,000.
As 1,500 Cummins Inc. workers marched to the unemployment office last year, the man who authorized the layoffs cost the company $53,842 using its planes for personal travel. CEO Tom Linebarger was among an elite group of executives who received more in perks than the typical Hoosier earned all year, IBJ found after reviewing Securities and Exchange...
Centerfield Capital Partners pulled in $171 million that it plans to invest in about 20 companies. The fund places Centerfield behind Hammond Kennedy Whitney& Co., which closed on $202 million in 2007.. About half the $171 million came from returning investors, most of whom are institutions- primarily banks, pension funds and insurance companies.
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Andrew Alejandre, 25, of Corning, has been appointed to the 30th District Agricultural Association, Tehama District Fair Board. Joan Kaiser Bell, 83, of Red Bluff, has been appointed to the 30th District Agricultural Association, Tehama District Fair Board. Linda Durrer, 64, of Red Bluff, has...
May 23-- LOGANSPORT-- After a year of 1,250 laptops carried in student backpacks, in classrooms and to homes, Logansport High School is reporting a good turn-in rate and a great year of academic achievements. For the past three days, students have turned in their laptops for the summer and most returned in good condition, according to Technology Director Cyle Dibble.
What are you doing to prepare for Affordable Care Act requirements? There are critical deadlines drawing near: the state's insurance exchange is to open Oct. 1 for policies that would take effect Jan. 1 for most New Jersey residents. What are your thoughts on the Rutgers basketball scandal?
AS PART OF health care reform, hospitals will be increasingly reimbursed- and penalized- based on data submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for things like rehospitalization, patient satisfaction and proper discharge protocols and follow-ups. The American Hospital Association is working on behalf of associations in New York,...
Its Meadowlands Hospital in Secaucus joined the trend of getting into the insurance game, launching its own network last week that it says will becheaperthan traditional plans. Not only has United Airlines agreed to complete $150 million In renovations at its terminal In Newark following a 20- year lease extension, the airport welcomed Virgin Airlines to...
A sense of trust and interrelationship is a critical component of the 12- week campaign supported by a partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the American Cancer Society, which relies upon the powerful bond between congregants to fuel change. "The role of the pastors in this program is very important," said Bridget G. Hurd, director, Community...
African American investors report high levels of confidence in their financial future, along with optimism about the political and economic future of the country, according to a recent Wells Fargo nationwide survey. "The optimism and confidence articulated by African American investors is encouraging, particularly as those surveyed are feeling...
More than half of all American consumers bought something online last holiday season. And retailers went all out trying to make the shopping experience simple, helpful and trouble-free. Probably not, says Jennifer Benz, a benefits communications consultant, in a recent Employee Benefits News article.
Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index was essentially unchanged in January, up 0.1 points to a level of 103.0. Exports, sales tax revenues and claims were weaker, "said Robert Dye, chief economist at Comerica Bank. Looking ahead, Michigan remains vulnerable to reduced federal spending, as well as slower growth in the manufacturing sector compared...
Medical-device companies in Indiana are finding that they cannot pass on the new medical-device tax created by Obamacare to their hospital customers, causing them to continue to make cuts and to look to foreign markets for more profitable growth. For Warsaw- based Zimmer Holdings Inc., the tax will claim $50 million per year, starting in the second half of this...
I don't know where CNN's John King got the information that a suspect in the Boston bombing was "a dark-skinned male," but beyond apologizing, he needs to explain himself. He was riding through Roxbury when he says a Black man, wearing a jogging suit with a stripe on the sleeve, shot him and his wife in an attempted carjacking. Pregnant Carol Stuart lived for just a few...
Recently I had an opportunity to visit a friend who had been hospitalized for a serious illness. He was caught by surprise- something strange was hapening to his body. He recently turned 60 and expressed concern regarding the transition of his body from physical fitness to uncontrollable pain.
Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity index saw a bounce back in December, rising (. 7 points to a level of 1 02.7. "Although the Michigan index saw an uptick in its Dece Tiber level, to 102.7, the index is still more than five points off of its recent July peak of 107.8. Index components for December were mostly weak, with only motor vehicle production and sales tax...
For far too long, Detroit has been a "poster child," so to speak, for cities entangled in mismanagement, deplorable crime statistics, more people moving out than moving in, inadequate public education, eyesore neighborhoods, outrageous insurance rates, certain civic leaders more concerned about themselves than serving the city, and on it goes.
Seeking the fullness of God in their lives, nearly 1,000 people came out to the' Women Under Construction' Conference on April 20 at Crenshaw Christian Center. Keynote speaker Cheryl A. Price headlined the "Women of Purpose' general assembly, CCC First Lady Angel Price focused on ladies ages 18 to 35 in the' Women of Destiny' workshop, and Angela Price Evans reviewed...
Meet Anton J. Gunn, director of external affairs in the Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Prior to his government service, Gunn was the first African American elected to represent District 79 in the South Carolina House of Representatives in 2008.. It can also be with pharmacies such as CVS,...
EtQ today announced that it will present a webinar, titled“ 4 Key Scenarios for Integrating Quality and EHS Management Systems with Your SAP ® Solutions,” on Wed., May 29 at 12:00 p.m. EST. The webinar will be hosted by SAPinsider and led by Glen Fraser, technical product manager at EtQ. EtQ is the leading quality, EHS, and operational risk and compliance management...
And under California law, such genetic snooping is perfectly legal. While the legislation might seem like a slam-dunk in the ever-evolving battle between technology and privacy, it's generating opposition from unlikely quarters: major research universities such as Stanford and the University of California, which argue that providing those protections...
EZLynx Consumer Quoting already gives independent insurance agents the ability to provide real-time, consumer-facing insurance quotes from their agency website or within their Facebook page. Now with the release of EZLynx Consumer Quoting Mobile, agents can provide their consumers a mobile-optimized quoting experience from their website or through a...
May 23-- Despite a near-constant flow of customers at its Huntington Beach storefront, Patient Med Aid struggles with many of the most basic business tasks. "I really wish we could have a regular bank account," said Marla James, a medical marijuana activist who serves as the dispensary's patient coordinator. Two states-- Colorado and Washington-- also have legalized...
The two-year plan, approved on a 33-17 party-line vote following more than three hours of debate, has been labeled by GOP budget-writers as a fiscally responsible document that locates building repairs and renovations after years of neglect during the Great Recession, and collects more rainy-day reserves. The measure also would spend $1.2 billion in...
Wealth Management– an independent network of experienced wealth managers providing holistic financial advice and custom-tailored wealth planning strategies to retail and business clients– today announced that it has recruited two new independent financial advisory practices to its platform, including Equity Planning Inc. and a team of two advisors...
Aflac Inc. fell$. 72 or 1.3 percent, to $54.61. American International Group fell$. 54 or 1.2 percent, to $43.77. MBIA rose$. 21 or 1.4 percent, to $14.83.
May 23-- Presenting a budget described as bare bones, representatives from the unified Memphis and Shelby County Schools made its case Wednesday to the County Commission's budget and finance committee as to why the requested $30 million increase is necessary to education the county's children. The proposed $1.18 billion budget is $75 million less than the...
ATLANTA, May 23, 2013-- The Board of Directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta has approved a dividend at an annualized rate of 2.29 percent for the first quarter of 2013.. About FHLBank Atlanta FHLBank Atlanta offers competitively-priced financing, community development grants, and other banking services to help member financial institutions make...
On May 22, 2013, Dycom Industries, Inc. held a webcast and conference call to review its fiscal 2013 third quarter results and provide guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. A copy of the transcript is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8- K and is incorporated herein by reference. The transcript contains the financial measures of...
Prior to joining Viamedia, he spent six years with Tempur-Pedic, most recently as Director of Global Financial Reporting. "Chad brings an extensive background in all aspects of financial planning, forecasting and analysis, accounting, reporting and regulatory compliance to his new role at Viamedia," said Christopher A. Black, Viamedia' s Chief Financial Officer.
"Clearly, Minnesota just became a less attractive place to grow and attract jobs as a result of this session." This year's Legislature left Minnesota with the fourth-highest state income tax rate at 9.85 percent, a 25- percent increase over the existing 7.85 percent. Expect Minnesota to struggle to compete on a global, or even regional, level.
May 22-- MACON-- The 2013 Southland Academy Raider baseball team advanced to the second round for the first time in many years after taking down Loganville Christian Academy in the first round of the GISA Class AAA playoffs last week. The second round of the playoffs could not have started much better for the Raiders, who got back-to-back-to-back singles by...
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions will showcase its extensive cancer registry and tumor registry services at the National Cancer Registrars Association’ s 39th Annual Educational Conference May 31 through June 2 at the Hilton Union Square in San Francisco. “The NCRA conference offers cancer registry executives numerous opportunities to gain perspectives...
On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, BusinessRadioX ® welcomes to the studio the latest addition to its radio family, Silver Lining in the Cloud, co-hosted by seasoned sales and marketing experts Nikole Smith-Toptas and Dominick Rainey, from BusinessRadioX ® in Gwinnett. Silver Lining in the Cloud, sponsored by Computer Design& Integration, is a weekly radio show that...
Standing amid the rubble of the Celestial Acres Training Center near Moore, Okla., destroyed by Monday's massive tornado, the racehorse trainer understood there was only one thing he could do. Weidner, a native of Rosemount who races at Canterbury Park, lost all 12 horses he had stabled at Celestial Acres. They were among as many as 100 horses killed or unaccounted...
HARTFORD, Conn.-- A Connecticut bill that would expand a ban on steering by auto damage appraisers to include glass repairs is moving to the governor's desk. The state Senate voted Wednesday, 34-2, in favor of a bill requiring an insurance company or third-party claims administrator to inform customers of their right to choose where to have their vehicle's glass...
Franklin University, a leading educator of working adults, is pleased to announce its Educational Partnership with the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center for Human Capital Development to include a tuition discount for all ATIC faculty, staff, students, and alumni who enroll in a Franklin degree program. In addition, graduates of ATIC’ s Analyst Boot Camp...
Optimum Path Inc., a leading provider of Data Center Infrastructure Management and Cloud Management software, today announced being named“ Cool Vendor” in DC Infrastructure Management Power& Cooling, 2013, Gartner Report by Henrique Cecci, Jay E. Pultz, Adams, Federico De Silva, John R. Phelps, Kevin Knox, Rakesh Kumar, Simon Mingay of Gartner, Inc..
BOSTON, May 23, 2013-- EnerNOC, Inc., a leading provider of energy intelligence software, today announced that it has won the 2012 Smart Grid Product of the Year award from Smart-Grid.TMCnet.com. DemandSMART TM, EnerNOC's automated demand response application, was recognized for its contribution to the advancement of smart grid technologies.
BOSTON, May 23, 2013-- EnerNOC, Inc., a leading provider of energy intelligence software, today announced that it participated in a successful OpenADR Alliance test event using the high-performance PUSH protocol, XMPP. "EnerNOC is leading the drive toward standardization in enterprise energy management, and we're happy to see Alliance members embrace XMPP as...
Internet Week New York will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square in celebration of their 2013 festival which is taking place from May 20-27. Internet Week New York is a citywide festival showcasing New York City's position as the global hub where technology, business, and culture meet. NASDAQ MarketSite– 4 Times Square– 43 rd& Broadway– Broadcast Studio.
BillerudKorsnas AB, a world-leading manufacturer of strong primary fibre-based packaging material, working with over 1500 customers in over 100 countries, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square. NASDAQ MarketSite– 4 Times Square– 43 rd& Broadway– Broadcast Studio. Friday, May 24, 2013– 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.
May 21-- Norwalk safety-service director Mark Schloemer spoke in detail Monday about his decision to resign his city position, effective June 19. He will be a liaison between Westfield and government legislators and regulators. "This position at Westfield is a position that rarely comes open," he said. "
It is a pleasure to be here to speak at todays event. Commercial space transportation is an important, and growing, part of our aviation system. Space transportation has come a long way since John F. Kennedy first noted more than 50 years ago that the United States was not built by those who waited and rested and wished to look behind them.
NEW YORK-- A company that promised sightseer tours to the Bronx that included a New York City "ghetto" has stopped the bus rides under protest from an outraged neighborhood. The Bronx lost hundreds of buildings to fires intentionally set by landlords to collect insurance money, hence the phrase, "the Bronx is burning. "Those days are over, the Bronx is being rebuilt,...
May 23-- So the Internal Revenue Service is up to its pesky neck in reports of its own purely political harassment. And working in concert with the IRS will be the federal Department of Health and Human Services, where chief despot Kathleen Sebelius three years ago reportedly threatened insurance companies for speaking badly of government health care.
May 23-- STOCKTON-- The former future Stockton City Hall is now the future hub for major local changes brought by Obamacare. In 2007, Stockton issued $41 million in bonds to buy the building as a possible new City Hall. Quickly approaching changes to the state's health care system also expands Medi-Cal coverage, the program that provides health care to low-income...
May 23-- DES MOINES-- State lawmakers will be back this morning to continue their attempt to finalize bipartisan agreements on tax relief, school reform, more health-care coverage for needy Iowans, and an increased state budget plan Wednesday before adjourning what some regarded as a landmark session. Shortly before midnight, the Iowa Senate passed a final...
Platinum Supplemental Insurance recently promoted Mary Satterlee, of Bunceton, Missouri, to sales team leader. Platinum Supplemental Insurance is one of the most innovative marketers of exclusive supplemental insurance products in the Midwest, offering custom designed products that include Cancer, Heart Attack& Stroke, Long-Term Care and Accident&...
May 23-- When I attended the 10th Annual Nehemiah Action Assembly back in April, I found myself wondering why the faith community continued to push for social change that politicians weren't delivering. Of the four Lexington council members who attended, only two-- Councilmen Chris Ford and Steve Kay, At-Large-- supported the establishment of the Affordable...
A medical malpractice case which was filed in the New York Supreme Court by Lori Mandel, an office manager in her 50’ s, ended in a verdict awarding Ms. Mandel sought the medical expertise of an otolaryngologist whose alleged misdiagnosis led to further complications that affected the quality of her life and her ability to perform her work. The plaintiff alleged...
May 23-- JEFFERSONVILLE-- Synching up with the county's digital maps won't help Greater Clark County Schools save money on gas, since they're two years out of date. At the district's board of trustees meeting on Monday, chief financial officer Tom Dykiel said a plan to use Clark County's geologic information system could have helped save money on bus routes, but got...
May 23-- The number of bank and credit union branches across the country will contract by more than a third over the next decade, according to a recent report. The report by Celent, a global and financial services research and advisory firm, said the contraction will be driven by customers' increasing use of Internet and mobile banking services, cost pressures on...
May 23-- Leaders from some of the valley's biggest medical institutions struck a positive tone as they laid out a vision for the future of health care in Las Vegas centered on a premier medical district downtown during a forum Tuesday night. "We didn't grow the proper way and we're experiencing those growing pains today," said Doug Geinzer, CEO of the Southern Nevada...
May 22-- Joseph Castro, a Hanford native, made history Wednesday when he was named the next president of Fresno State, becoming the first Latino to hold the post. "It is incredibly humbling that the CSU trustees have appointed me as the next president of Fresno State, and I truly appreciate this honor," Castro said. He is leaving UC San Francisco, a collection of...
Self-Regulatory Organizations; Fixed Income Clearing Corporation; Notice of Filing of Advance Notice To Include Options on Interest Rate Futures Contracts With Maturities Not Longer Than Two Years in the One-Pot Cross-Margining Program Between the Government Securities Division and New York Portfolio Clearing, LLC. Pursuant to Section 806 of the...
SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing to implement regulations under the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 paleontological resources preservation subtitle. ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning this notice should be addressed to USDA Forest Service, Michael Fracasso, M&GM, 740 Simms Street, Golden, CO 80401. Comments may also...
The amendments clarify the determination method for the "rural" and "underserved" designations and keep in place certain existing protections for HPMLs until other similar provisions take effect in January 2014. EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule is effective on June 1, 2013, except for the addition of SEC 1026.35, which will be effective from June 1, 2013 through...
Table of Contents Office of the Federal Register Agricultural Marketing Service RULES Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado: Reestablishment of Membership on the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Area No. 2, 30737-30739 PROPOSED RULES Avocados Grown in South Florida: Change in Minimum Grade Requirements, 30782-30784 NOTICES Agency Information...
Drivers have new ways to shop for insurance policies online thanks to the recent launch of AutoInsuranceClickHere.com, a cost-comparison resource that generates information about local insurance carriers by using a driver's zip code. Prior to the 2000 s, many drivers paid for car insurance quotes through agents. gives motorists a simple way to gather car...
Mr. McInerney succeeds John M. Partridge, whose term as President ended on March 31, 2013. As Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase's Consumer Banking business, Mr. McInerney is responsible for a banking network with 5,600 branches, 18,000 ATMs and more than 75,000 employees serving 20 million customers across the United States. Before joining JPMorgan...
Datto, Inc., an award-winning provider of hardware-based on- and off-site backup, disaster recovery and intelligent business continuity solutions, announced today that it has won the ASCII Chicago Success Summit’ s‘ Best New Product’ Award for Datto ALTO, a new BDR utilizing Hybrid VirtualizationTM, designed specifically for small businesses.
Ajilitee today announced that Bill Whittemore has joined the company as Practice Lead. “Bill brings a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today’ s global insurance and healthcare companies– plus a track record of managing large delivery teams in strategic, multi-million dollar information management implementations,” said...
OnRamp, a data center service provider with locations in Texas and North Carolina, is helping customers manage the security risks associated with storing data in the cloud by offering private cloud solutions on dedicated equipment, hosted in the secure environment of the company’ s data center facilities. “The advent of cloud computing technologies has,...
Cox Enterprises announced today a $100,000 gift to Covenant House Georgia from The James M. Cox Foundation. "Covenant House Georgia is truly grateful for the gift from the James M. Cox Foundation," said Allison Ashe, executive director of Covenant House Georgia. "Empowering individuals for success is a priority for the James M. Cox Foundation," said Cox Enterprises'...
After successfully weathering the storm of the global financial crisis, Israel is poised for continued growth. The Israeli economy is likely to experience significant progress over the next five years and reach an estimated $291 billion at the current price by 2018. Israel does not have peaceful relations with the Palestinian Authority due to issues...
Ally Financial Inc., along with Residential Capital, LLC and ResCap's major creditors, completed the next step in implementing the comprehensive settlement agreement and Chapter 11 plan. The plan includes releases of all claims between Ally and ResCap, including all representation and warranty claims that reside with ResCap, and all claims held by third...
Dickinson Wright PLLC is pleased to announce that it will host a Sunrise Seminar titled“ The Affordable Care Act– Preparing for 2014” on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Dickinson Wright’ s Grand Rapids office. Attorneys Cynthia A. Moore, Deborah L. Grace, and Roberta Granadier will take you through this informative seminar. Cynthia A. Moore is a member of Dickinson Wright and...
Jennifer received her J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School, 2007, magna cum laude. She is a member of the Minnesota State Bar Association and of the Anoka County Bar Association. Mary A. Yunker, Minnesota District Court, 2007-2013..
Visa Inc. today announced the appointment of Ryan McInerney as President of Visa Inc. In this role, Mr. McInerney will be responsible for Visa's global client organization, product management as well as a new solutions group, which will focus on building and bringing to market new products and services to Visa's issuer, acquirer and merchant clients.
Dr. Andrew Amborski, lead dentist at the Defiance office, received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI. Dr. Amborski recently relocated to Defiance and has been practicing dentistry for more than five years. The Defiance practice marks the 43rd Aspen Dental location in Ohio, a state where an estimated 11.2...
Dr. Candace Lauderdale, lead dentist at the Columbus office, received her Doctor of Medical Dentistry degree from Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry. Lauderdale is looking forwarding to meeting the Columbus community and providing much needed access to high-quality dental care and education. The Columbus practice is one of eight Aspen Dental...
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 23, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Robust new-vehicle retail sales in May are the driving factor of returning total sales above the 15- million unit selling level for the month, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power& Associates' Power Information Network ® and LMC Automotive. "Collectively, these components mean that while...
As home prices begin to rebound– as much as 9.7 percent this year by some estimates– more home sellers are purchasing extended home warranties to give themselves a competitive edge. "Securing your home with an extended warranty is a great way to set yourself apart from other sellers," said Tim Meenan, Executive Director of the Service Contract Industry Council.
Despite some common ground, there are also clear divides between employer and employee perceptions around the likelihood and impact of an income-threatening disability, according to findings released today by the Council for Disability Awareness. Of the 553 human resources professionals surveyed in the 2013 Disability Divide: Employer Study*, 84 percent...
MOORE, Okla.-- All that is left of Shayne Patteson's three-bedroom home is the tiny area where his wife hunkered down under a mattress to protect their three children when a tornado packing winds of at least 200 mph slammed through his neighborhood. Patteson's home was among as many as 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed Monday when the twister plowed through the...
The Burke County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the 23- cent increase at its meeting Tuesday night. General Services Director Carson Fisher said the rate increase request from GDS/ Republic Services of Morganton is based on the Consumer Price Index for 2012 of 1.7 percent. Burke County Fire Marshal Mike Long said his department began receiving phone...
Darrell Griffin, of the 900 block of Kendalwood Church Road, reported that he was driving east on Highway 37 West at about 12:30 p.m. when he saw through the rearview mirror a maroon GMC Yukon approaching rapidly. --Ellicia Baltazar, 70 block Sardis Church Road, reported Tuesday that the door of a Pontiac G-5 was scratched on the driver's door while parked in the...
May 23-- As Cloudcroft Municipal Schools nears the end of the school year, the board of education approved a preliminary 2013-14 operational budget for submission to the New Mexico Public Education Department. The district approved its $3,424,512 budget, a decrease of almost $67,000 from last fiscal year at a board meeting Tuesday night.
The following should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes beginning on page F-1 of this Annual Report. On September 16, 2011, the business of Alkermes, Inc. and EDT were combined under the Business Combination in a transaction accounted for as a reverse acquisition with Alkermes, Inc. treated as the accounting...
IRA Financial Group, the leading provider of self directed Roth IRA LLC structures announces the introduction of its stretch self directed Roth IRA. With IRA Financial Group Self-Directed Stretch Roth IRA LLC, a beneficiary of a Roth IRA can stretch out the tax free benefits of a Roth IRA.“ The Self-Directed IRA Stretch Roth IRA LLC offers significant tax,...
Sport-Social, a Las Vegas based Autism Center, entered a contest that will result in help for hundreds of kids. 1 in 50 children are affected with Autism, according to a 2013 Center for Disease Control report. Sport-Social, a Nevada start-up teaching children with special needs, is a finalist in an innovation competition for a $100,000 first prize.
FoodInsurance.com encourages every individual to make preparing for an emergency a priority. Whether it's a glass-shattering wind, flood, fire or earthquake, you should be prepared:. -As we have seen recently, tornadoes can wreak havoc in just minutes.
May 23-- MIDDLETOWN-- Nothing-- not even all the media reports-- could prepare Terry and Elizabeth Wallace for what they saw when they drove Wednesday morning down Eagle Drive. The home where Elizabeth Wallace, secretary at Middletown Christian School, was raised had been razed by the EF5 tornado Monday that turned Moore, Okla., into a pile of rubble.
May 23-- WEST CHESTER TWP.-- A local attorney and a township official have started a business venture offering legal and financial resources for armed self-defense. Both say they are filling a need in response to thousands of Ohioans obtaining or renewing conceal and carry permits annually and rising gun and ammunition sales. The program is the only one in the...
The Macon Police Department wrapped up its gun safety class Wednesday and Sgt. Tim James said he wasn't surprised all of the about 18 participants were women. "I'm doing this for one reason and one reason only," said Kara Hebert.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 23, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- HealthSouth Corporation announced today that it plans to build a 50- bed comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Newnan, Ga.. "We look forward to bringing this new hospital and the much needed comprehensive, inpatient rehabilitation services to the residents of Coweta, Fayette and south Fulton counties,"...
In Florida, residents have not been hit with a severe hurricane in 7 years. With hurricane season lasting from June 1 to November 30 in Florida, this makes a long season for residents to worry about Mother Nature’ s wrath. At Skylake Insurance, the local agents have come up with several things homeowners should do now to prepare:• Prepare an emergency kit.
Lincoln Financial Group announced today that the board of directors of Lincoln National Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the corporation's common shares. The board of directors has also called for the redemption of all of its outstanding $3.00 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A. The redemption date is July...
Infrastructure bonds, used to finance essential services such as roads, schools and bridges, appear attractive because of their potential to offer higher after-tax income than comparably rated general obligation bonds and historic resilience during weaker economic conditions, according to Standish, the Boston- based fixed income specialist for BNY...
ATHENS, Greece, May 23, 2013-- STEALTHGAS INC., a ship-owning company primarily serving the liquefied petroleum gas sector of the international shipping industry, announced today its unaudited financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2013, amounted to $29.4 million, an increase of...
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2013-- With prom and graduation season underway, California's more than 6,000 licensed limousine companies- operating more than 35,000 vehicles from sedans and Town Cars to stretch limousines and luxury buses- are ready to provide chauffeured transportation with the highest standards of safety and security, the President of the Greater...
The National Association of Appraisal Management Companies is thrilled to announce its upcoming 1 year anniversary on June 27th, 2013. On June 27th, 2012, AMCs throughout the country came together in Providence, RI, to formally establish the National Association of Appraisal Management Companies, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting...
Location: Department of State, East Asian& Pacific Posts, U.S.
Office Address: United States Postal Service; Facilities Purchasing; Eastern Facilities Construction CMT; PO Box 27497 Greensboro NC 27498-1103. Description: United States Postal Service. The U. S. Postal Service plans to issue a Fixed Price Contract to complete a security replacement at the Cincinnati Ohio Processing and Distribution Center located at 1591...
Office Address: Department of the Army; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; USACE District, Alaska; ATTN: CEPOA-CTP. Subject: Fort Pierce 2013 Removal Action, SITKA, ALASKA. Contact: Michael Suprenant, Contract Specialist, Phone 9077532555, Email michael.suprenant@us.army.mil.
Office Address: Department of the Army; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; USACE District, Philadelphia; 100 Penn Square EastWanamaker Bldg Philadelphia PA 19107-3390. Subject: Y-- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Facility, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Place of Performance: USACE District, Philadelphia 100 Penn Square East, Wanamaker Bldg Philadelphia...
Office Address: Department of the Army; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; USACE District, Philadelphia; 100 Penn Square EastWanamaker Bldg Philadelphia PA 19107-3390. Subject: Y-- Clinic, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Place of Performance: USACE District, Philadelphia 100 Penn Square East, Wanamaker Bldg Philadelphia PA19107-3390 US.
Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; Network Contracting Activity 8; 8875 Hidden River Pkwy Suite 525; Tampa FL 33637. Place of Performance: James A. Haley VA Medical Center; 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.; Tampa, FL. Description: Department of Veterans Affairs.
Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; Network Contracting Office 6; 100 Emancipation Drive; Hampton VA 23667. Subject: V-- Armored Car Fayetteville, NC. The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Fayetteville, 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 is seeking potential sources capable for armored car services to transport deposits and...
Office Address: Department of State; Office of Acquisitions; Acquisition Management; 1735 N. Lynn St. Arlington VA 22209. The Department of State is conducting market research to determine the degree of interest and capability by U.S. The Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security plays an essential role in ensuring that foreign policy missions are...
Office Address: Department of State; Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs; Grants, Acquisitions, Procurement and Policy Division; SA-4 Navy Hill, South Building2430 E Street, N.W. Washington DC 20037. Subject: Police Aviation Logistics Advisor. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.
Office Address: Agency for International Development; Washington D.C.; USAID/ Washington; 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWRoom 7.10-006 Washington DC 20523. Subject: USPSC- OTI Deputy Country Representative- Mali. The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development, is seeking applications from qualified U.S. citizens to...
Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; Network 11 Contracting Office; 8888 Keystone Crossing; Indianapolis, IN 46240. Place of Performance: Department of Veterans Affairs; Richard L Roudebush Medical Center; 1481 West 10th Street; Indianapolis, IN. Description: Department of Veterans Affairs.
Office Address: Department of Labor; Employment Training Administration; Adams and Associates, In.; 10395 Double R Blvd Reno NV 89521. Place of Performance: Woodstock Job Corps Center10900 Old Court Rd. Woodstock, MD. SCOPE OF WORK ID#: WS2013-014 Adams and Associates, Inc., contracting for the U.S. Department of Labor for the operation of the Woodstock Job Corps...
Office Address: Department of Homeland Security; Customs and Border Protection; Procurement Directorate- DC; 1901 S. Bell St, Arlington, VA 22202. Description: Department of Homeland Security. The DHS Customs and Border Protection requires the following items, Meet or Exceed, to the following: Base Period of Performance: 05/28/2013- 05/27/2014 LI 001:...
Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; Network Contracting Office; James J. Peters VA Medical Center; 130 West Kingsbridge Road; Bronx NY 10468-3904. Place of Performance: VA Hudson Valley Health Care System; 2094 Albany Post Road; Montrose, NY 10548. Description: Department of Veterans Affairs.
TitleMax, one of the nation’ s largest and fastest growing car title loan companies, opened its 31st location in Houston, TX on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The new store is located at 11019 Briar Forest Drive, Suite A, Houston, TX 77042. Store hours are Monday– Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The store can be reached by calling...
Office Address: Department of the Army; National Guard Bureau; USPFO for Oregon; ATTN: USPFO-P, P.O. Contact: Nicollette Kennemer, 5035843764 mailto: nicollette.a.kennemer.mil@mail.mil. Description: Department of the Army.
Amendment to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation- 70-- Modification to Media Monitoring Suite for Oregon Army National Guard to clarify specifications for items 9,20, and 21.. Office Address: Department of the Army; National Guard Bureau; USPFO for Oregon; ATTN: USPFO-P, P.O. Subject: 70-- Modification to Media Monitoring Suite for Oregon Army National Guard to...
Office Address: Department of the Interior; National Park Service; NPS- All Offices; NPS, NER- VA MABO3655 US HWY 211 EastLurayVA22835US. Description: Department of the Interior. The purpose of this work is to provide maintenance services for Shenandoah National Parks Motorola Narrowband land mobile Radio system.
Office Address: Department of the Army; Army Contracting Command; ACC-APG- Aberdeen Division B; HQ CECOM CONTRACTING CENTER, 6001 COMBAT DRIVE, ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD 21005-1846. Description: Department of the Army. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE contact: Michael Mitchell, Contract Specialist, 278-3998 michiael.a.mitchell3.civ@mail.mil, Technical point of...
May 23-- Two days after an EF-5 tornado struck Moore, Okla., residents continued combing for their belongings and attempting to salvage what's left. The Oklahoma Insurance Department said Wednesday morning the preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion. Moore resident Jenny Sample grew up in Marietta, Ohio and has parents who live in Springboro.
Office Address: General Services Administration; Federal Acquisition Service; FMHAC& HSOC; 1500 East Bannister Road Kansas City MO 64131. Contact: Katie Norton, Phone 8169263582, Email katie.norton@gsa.gov. FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE contact: Katie Norton.
Office Address: Department of Labor; Employment Training Administration; Adams and Associates, In.; 10395 Double R Blvd Reno NV 89521. Place of Performance: Woodstock Job Corps Center10900 Old Court Rd. Woodstock, MD. SCOPE OF WORK ID#: WS2013-006 Adams and Associates, Inc., contracting for the U.S. Department of Labor for the operation of the Woodstock Job Corps...
May 23-- PETERSBURG-- It's back to the drawing board for City Manager William E. Johnson III and Finance Director Irvin Carter. Tuesday night, City Council voted 5-2 to send the budget back to city administration to figure out how to provide more money for the Sheriff's Department, the Health Department and the school division. Most of those concerns revolved around...
May 23-- MOORE-- Forty-eight hours after the tornado, at precisely 3 p.m. Wednesday, an Oklahoma Highway Patrol officer cupped his hands over his mouth and yelled as loud as he could. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano toured the damage in Moore with Gov. "There's a lot of work to be done here," she told the Oklahoma governor. "
May 23-- Genni Satterlee didn't want her first-grade daughter at Plaza Towers Elementary School when the tornado hit. "Something just told me to get her," she said. "She's highly afraid of storms and gets physically sick.
President Barack Obama said he would visit Moore Sunday, to meet with families of those who died, thank rescue workers and tour the tornado-ravaged area. Students from Plaza Towers Elementary and nearby Briarwood Elementary were invited to reunite with their classmates and teachers at two Norman elementary schools Thursday, according to the Norman Public...
Cole, Charles, 59, died Monday in Fort Smith, Ark. Services pending. Memorial service 1 p.m. Friday, First Presbyterian Church. Service 11 a.m. Friday, Rose Hill Funeral Home Chapel.
Mary Fallin's decision to reject the Medicaid expansion element of Obamacare continues to mount. So let's see if we can tally all the bad outcomes arising out of her decision that we know of so far: An estimated 150,000 or more uninsured Oklahomans won't be able to obtain Medicaid coverage who would have qualified under the expansion; another 9,000 Oklahomans...
May 23-- An oil refinery in Coffevyille, Kan., will pay a $300,000 penalty in what federal regulators called the facility's third environmental settlement in 13 months, the EPA announced Wednesday. The CVR Energy Inc. facility, 75 miles from Tulsa, agreed to the civil penalty to settle alleged violations of the federal Clean Air Act. "This third settlement with CRRM...
May 23-- Oklahoma receives a mediocre grade when it comes to promoting economic security for its citizens but so do a majority of states, according to a report released this week by Wider Opportunities for Women, or WOW. Oklahoma earned a passable grade of "C" and ranked 19th out of all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on the national report card, titled "The...
May 23-- Dear Action Line: The Moore tornado tragedy should make us realize the need for "rainy day funds." It's not just tornadoes that make backup funds necessary, and everyone should save up for such a day! Many people who enroll in debt management plans could have avoided this by establishing any type of emergency fund, says the Bankrate.com website.
May 23-- MOORE-- Amber Kriesel took a big sigh looking around the rubble that was her home before diving in to find dishes. That's what Moore was like Wednesday. A big cleansing breath before the heavy workout begins.
Safeco Insurance has recognized California insurance agency, Partner Agency Insurance Services, Inc., with a Premier Partner award for its performance and partnership. “Inclusion in the Safeco Premier Partner Program is reserved for only our very best agents,” said Matthew Nickerson, president of Safeco Insurance.“ The commitment and high achievement of...
“Hurricane Sandy caused more than $71 billion in damages and impacted millions of people last October,” says Jill Hasling, president and meteorologist with the Weather Research Center in Houston.“ This deadly storm was so powerful that its name was retired and the level of awareness of homeowners throughout the country to potential storm damage has been...
May 23-- Less than 24 hours after he convincingly clinched the Democratic nomination for Pittsburgh mayor, city Councilman Bill Peduto laid out ambitious plans to reform city hall if he takes office, pledging to upend Grant Street by replacing most department heads and to make Pittsburgh's government a national model. Speaking from his East Liberty campaign...
Horowitz, a recent recruit to Highmark Inc., is barred from practicing in Allegheny County by the non-compete clause enforced by his former employer, UPMC, where he worked for most of two decades. He and two colleagues, Richard Spiro and Pedro Aguilar, came to Highmark's provider wing this year from UPMC to create the Pennsylvania Brain and Spine Institute.
Senators John Cornyn and Mark Kirk introduced a bill to impose a total export embargo on the government of Iran as the rogue nation continues to defy the United Nations Security Council by pursuing a nuclear weapons capability, sponsoring terrorism, violating the human rights of its own people, and aiding North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Saxby Chambliss, R- Ga., former chairman and former ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the 2013 Farm Bill. Mr. President, I rise to speak on S. 954, legislation to reauthorize the farm bill. I want to thank Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran for the...
WASHINGTON, D.C.' The U.S. Senate passed a resolution calling on the United States and international sanctions on Iranian regimes. "As Iran continues to thumb its nose at the international community, we will continue to increase sanctions on the government leaders to force them to meet their international obligations. Iran must cease its efforts to obtain...
WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding what he termed a' culture of intimidation' that exists in the Executive Branch and among Senate Democrats and the threat to use the nuclear option if they don't get their way every time:. "The Administration's allies in the Senate are...
Washington, D.C.- As the Government of Iran continues to partner with North Korea on missile and nuclear technology, sponsor terrorism, disregard human rights by targeting Iranian dissidents worldwide, and defy United Nations Security Council orders to halt its nuclear enrichment activities, U.S. Senator Rob Portman signed on as an original cosponsor of the...
The IRS either deliberately targeted Americans because of their political views or they're incompetent. I think in particular it's really bad if the IRS is incompetent because they're on the front lines of implementing ObamaCare. Now as far as where the IRS specific issue goes I think we need more investigations.
Congressman Mike McIntyre announced today that language he authored and proposed to help the Carolina Beach renourishment project has been incorporated in a critical coastal bill that has passed the U.S. Senate. The Carolina Beach project was due to expire next year. The Carolina Beach renourishment project is set to expire in 2014, and no plan was in place to...
Peter T. King are ready for another intraparty fight over whether emergency disaster aid should be offset, after a tornado ravaged parts of Oklahoma on Monday. The New York Republican said that if central Oklahoma needs supplemental aid, Congress should grant it immediately without talk of offsetting the spending elsewhere. King was one of the most vocal...
WASHINGTON, May 22- The House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance announced its newest addition today: Rep. Jim Renacci, who moved to the Committee on Ways and Means. This committee is also poring over reforms that would protect the Federal Housing Administration- an important program to first-time homeowners- and being on...
WASHINGTON- Representative Lee Terry today delivered the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of moving forward with debate and in support of his legislation the Northern Route Approval Act:. "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support this rule and urge support for my legislation H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act.
Bob Gibbs has been presented with the American Soybean Association's' Soy Champion Award.' The Award, which is given biannually, is presented to Members of Congress who demonstrate outstanding advocacy for soybean farmers and soybean-related issues on Capitol Hill. As an aggie, Congressman Bob Gibbs is part of an ever-shrinking caucus on Capitol Hill.
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The House Appropriations Committee, which oversees federal discretionary funding, approved its version of the Fiscal Year 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations legislation. Recently there has been great concern regarding the accuracy of flood maps being drawn by FEMA, which determine the risk of flooding for certain areas.
Chairman Bernanke, welcome again to the Joint Economic Committee. We are experiencing the worst economic recovery since World War II. The' growth gap' between this recovery and an average post-war recovery is large and growing. The Congressional Budget Office recently reduced its estimate for future growth in real potential GDP from 3.2 percent to 2.2 percent.
Chairman Carper, Ranking Member Coburn, and Members of the Committee:. It also presents the results of our efforts to follow up on progress made by executive branch agencies and Congress in addressing the areas we identified in our 2011 and 2012 annual reports. My testimony today describes the new areas identified in our 2013 annual report; status of actions...
Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, International Environmental Protection and Peace Corps Hearing. My name is John Murphy, and I am Vice President for International Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation,...
I have previously worked both as an assistant administrator for the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and as a staff director of the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives. Except during the term of my appointment at EPA, I have working on Clean Water Act policy...
Chairman Nelson, Ranking Member Collins, distinguished members of the Committee, on behalf of AARP's more than 37 million members, we thank you for holding this hearing on the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, which is helping millions of Medicare beneficiaries afford the prescription drugs they need. My name is Rob Romasco and I serve as AARP...
As a long-time analyst of prescription drug issues, I have studied Medicare Part D since before it was created by the Congress. History of Medicare Part D. The history of outpatient drug coverage in Medicare is far longer.
As we approach the ten-year anniversary of the Medicare Modernization Act, which created the Medicare prescription drug program, it is time to examine what is working well and what may need improvement. Prescription drugs are as important to a Medicare beneficiary's health today as a hospital bed was in 1965, when Medicare was created. In stark contrast to the...
Public Health Service and currently the Executive Director of the Stanley Medical Research Institute, which spends $40 million each year in private funds for research on schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. SAMHSA is a $3.5 billion agency which has been designated by the Dept. of Health and Human Services as the lead federal agency for services to...
Thank you for the opportunity to testify today about the mission and priorities of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, including services for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbance. SAMHSA was established in 1992 and is directed by Congress to effectively target substance abuse and...
Thank you for the opportunity to appear today to discuss EPA's proposed budget for OSWER programs falling under the Subcommittee's jurisdiction. EPA's budget request of $8.153 billion for the 2014 fiscal year starting October 1, 2013 reflects our ongoing efforts to change the way EPA does business; to invest in more efficient ways for the Agency to operate,...
Chairman Hensarling, Ranking Member Waters, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today regarding the Financial Stability Oversight Council's 2013 annual report. The report represents extensive collaboration among staff of Council members and member agencies to provide Congress and the public with the Council's...
I've served as Medical Director for the Missouri Department of Mental Health for 20 years. For the past three years I have also served as Director of the Missouri Institute for Mental Health that is part of the University of Missouri St. Louis with the academic title of Distinguished Professor of Science. I have previously been part of the faculty of Department...
The award was made May 20 at an awards luncheon held as part of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers Annual Conference. Johnny Patout, CEO of New Beginnings Recovery Center, was present at the conference to accept the honor. The award is named for James W. West, a longtime quality-improvement advocate who is medical director emeritus at the...
Washington, May 22- Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling today announced new subcommittee assignments for two members of the committee-- Rep. Jim Renacci left the committee in February for a seat on the House Ways and Means Committee. Ross will continue as a member of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
May 23-- A budget approved unanimously by the Albuquerque Public Schools board Wednesday includes funding for a 1 percent raise for all employees next year. Although the budget has been approved and will go to the Public Education Department for review next month, some aspects of it are still in flux. If the district receives the $7 million, the district will be...
The National Association of Corporate Directors issued the following news release:. The National Association of Corporate Directors has elected Dr. King has served on the boards of ExxonMobil, Wells Fargo, H. B. Fuller Co., Minnesota Mutual Insurance Co, and Lenox Group in addition to several nonprofits.
Testimony of Secretary Jacob J. Lew Before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs on the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress. The report represents extensive collaboration among staff of Council members and member agencies to provide Congress and the public with the Council's assessment of significant...
DEARBORN, Mich., May 23, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Vehicle interior planners now have to think beyond the cabin and get their heads into the cloud as the growing driver demand for in-vehicle connectivity changes drive-time activities and behaviors. That was the message delivered at a Tuesday panel discussion on Using Connectivity to Achieve Driver Happiness at the...
Santeon Group Inc. today announced the appointment of Mr. Mark Guirgis to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Ashraf Rofail, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Santeon Group Inc., said, "In light of the substantial accomplishments Mark has achieved during his time at Santeon, the Board and I...
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. today announced the appointment of David A. Ramsay as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Ramsay replaces Kurt Gustafson who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. About Halozyme Therapeutics Halozyme Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and commercializing innovative products that...
Diluted earnings per share of $0.33 compared to $0.25 last year. Net income of $14.7 million increases 35.6 percent. Comparable store sales up 1.2 percent.. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 23, 2013-- Stein Mart, Inc. today announced financial results for the first quarter ended May 4, 2013. Net income for the first quarter of 2013 was $14.7 million or $0.33 per diluted share...
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2013-- The National Association of Corporate Directors has elected Dr. Reatha Clark King to serve as chairman of the board, effective May 23, 2013. King holds a PhD in thermochemistry from the University of Chicago, an MBA from Columbia University and 14 honorary degrees.
In a recent opinion piece that ran in the New York Times, Angelina Jolie revealed her personal journey with breast cancer and the genetic breast cancer issues that lead to her decision to have a preventative double mastectomy and breast reconstructive surgery. At La Peer Heath Systems in Beverly Hills, the surgeons offer genetic testing and the procedures...
Envisage International Corporation, a leading international education marketing company serving students and institutions worldwide, is pleased to announce the re-launch of InternationalStudent.com, its flagship portal site. The new site features a new logo and corporate identity, major improvements to the USA School Search, better integration of...
The University of Miami issued the following news release:. To help achieve that goal, Green and his wife Karen Minkowski, M.A.' 93, recently made a planned gift to the University of Miami that will enable his department to endow a chair in tropical conservation biology. " "We are honored to recognize and induct our newest members into the prestigious Heritage...
The University of North Texas will host a one-day summer law conference titled Violence on Campus: Legal Issues, Practical Actions on July 1 to explore the laws and intervention, prevention and response strategies related to campus violence in higher education. The event was added in response to interest after UNT's 17th Annual Texas Higher Education Law...
The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission issued the following news release:. The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission has announced that workers and self-employed individuals in Cleveland, Lincoln, McClain, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties who lost work or earnings due to severe storms and tornadoes from May 18, 2013, and continuing have until...
In her role as a regional educator, she will work with 4- H program staff in the northwest counties of Minnesota to ensure the 4- H programs remain vibrant and abundant with opportunities for youth to reach their full potential. She will also be directly supporting 4- H science programming and works with a team of three educators, housed in the Moorhead and Roseau...
The Minister was speaking at the Institute of Company Secretaries of India National Seminar of Indian Financial Code in New Delhi today. "I am happy to be at this National Seminar, first of its kind in Delhi organised by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and speak in public for the first time on the report of the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms...
May 23-- The teller at a defunct Lynchburg credit union has admitted she and the credit union's manager devised a scheme 10 years ago to defraud the credit union, according to a federal search warrant affidavit. The affidavit, filed in United States District Court in Lynchburg by a U.S. Authorities searched Newcomb's residence on Country Living Lane in Madison...
Mr. Kimble will be responsible for Key's financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to that strategy, and the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report accurate financial results. He will report to KeyCorp Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Beth E. Mooney and will be a member of Key's...
May 23-- A Darlington jury found Claudette Hulsey guilty Saturday of arson, defrauding insurance companies and filing a false police report in the wake of the 2011 fire at Jack Be Nimble in Hartsville, which she maintained was the end result of a robbery and assault at her place of business. Days after the Jan. 26, 2011, downtown Hartsville fire in which Hulsey...
For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement, see the "Risk Factors" section of Signet's Fiscal 2013 Annual Report on Form 10- K filed with the SEC on March 28, 2013. Signet is the largest specialty retail jeweler in the US and UK.
May 23-- GULFPORT-- Incoming Mayor Billy Hewes has selected Greg Pietrangelo, who has management and construction sales experience, as urban-development director, an appointment the City Council unanimously approved Tuesday. The city also hired a comptroller, Scott Wilson, who will manage finances after Mike Necaise, director of finance and administration,...
May 23-- OCEAN SPRINGS-- A couple told the Board of Aldermen there are no regular hours people can depend on at the city's newly improved Halstead Road tennis complex and complained about the fees to use the courts, noting there's no charge for Pascagoula's courts. Shari Newman, with her husband, Bubba Newman, told the board she could fill the room with people...
May 23-- Bradley Roney's RBI single in the bottom of the seventh broke a 7- all tie and helped second-seeded Southern Miss to a 10-7 win over seventh-seed Tulane on opening day of the Conference USA Baseball Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Reckling Park. Southern Miss improved to 29-25 on the season and 1-0 in pool play. Tulane dropped to. 500 on the year at...
New Hope quashed a Pascagoula rally in the sixth inning to win game one of the Class 5 A state championship series, 11-9, Wednesday at Trustmark Park. Head coach Richie Tillman is banking on a similar response from his players when it takes on New Hope at 1:30 p.m. on Friday in game two. New Hope was cruising to victory when it started the sixth with a 9-3 advantage,...
May 23-- As the Colorado Springs city auditor reviews the natural gas hedging program of Colorado Springs Utilities, speculation and reports are flying about $140 million in losses. Mayor Steve Bach sent City Auditor Denny Nester an email asking the status of the $140 million natural gas hedging loses, Nester said. In the past 15 years, Utilities has purchased...
Experient Health will host a Health Care Reform 101 seminar May 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Northumberland& Lancaster County Farm Bureau Office, which is located at 7666 Northumberland Highway in Heathsville, Va.. “It can be confusing trying to understand what to do for yourself, your business and your family as the new regulations under health care reform...
The following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report. Some of the statements in this report constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition.
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke indicated that, for now, the Fed's bond-buying activities will continue. The Fed has been buying $85 billion in long-term bonds each month in an effort to keep a lid on mortgage rates, among other things. The last time mortgage rates were above 5 percent was Apr. 2011.
NEW YORK and LONDON, May 23, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Easing financing terms and the increasing number of corporate debt issues to fund special dividends and share buybacks are two developing trends that could negatively affect bond markets, according to the May Bond Market Observations from Standish, the Boston- based fixed income specialist for BNY Mellon.
FindUrgentCare.com launched updates to its website to include an advanced urgent care search option for patients. The new advanced feature allows patients to search for clinics using advanced criteria including payment preferences, offered services, insurances accepted and hours of operation. This upgrade provides users with a new way to narrow their...
Senator from New York, has been named as a speaker at the NACS Show, which takes place October 12 to 15 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The NACS Show is ranked as one of the 50 largest annual trade shows in the United States. She has played an integral role in shaping our collective future, both within the United States and on the world stage, "said NACS...
Last year, the Office of Attorney General fielded 4,900 complaints from people who were not satisfied with the work they had done on their homes and businesses. Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today reminded consumers that they should always check to ensure that the home improvement contractor is registered in Pennsylvania by visiting...
The National Safety Council issued the following news release:. The National Safety Council today announced it has partnered with ADEPT Driver to offer the teenSMART program. teenSMART is a computer-based, crash avoidance program for teen drivers that focuses on the six areas research shows lead to the largest number of teen crashes: visual search, hazard...
The Communications Workers of America issued the following news release:. The Communications Workers of America is urging the Senate to swiftly vote President Obama' s National Labor Relations Board nominees out of committee and seat them as soon as possible, so that workers have the full protection of the nation's labor law. Today the Senate Health, Education,...
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has collected 15.3 million Dollars of fraudulent unemployment insurance benefits as a result of the Treasury Offset Program. This program allows garnishment of IRS refunds and other federal payments from those who have collected unemployment benefits fraudulently. The total amount...
Saxby Chambliss, R- Ga., issued the following news release:. Saxby Chambliss, R- Ga., former chairman and former ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, made the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the 2013 Farm Bill. Mr. President, I rise to speak on S. 954, legislation to reauthorize the farm bill.
As part of his plea, Mr. Choi will pay $75,000 in restitution for unpaid wages. An investigation by the Attorney General's Office revealed that, from March 2008 to March 2012, Mr. Choi paid at least 10 car washers hourly rates of as little as $4, well below the required minimum wage. Mr. Choi and his company failed to pay overtime wages, set at one and a half times the...
The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following statement by Mary Roth, RIMS Executive Director:. As risk professionals who spend countless hours preparing our organizations for the worst case scenario, unfortunately, it is times like this that remind us that our jobs are vital to our employers and our communities. As the news pours in about the...
The Fond Du Lac Area Association of Commerce issued the following news release:. *TEAM ROCK SOLID: Designed and installed bike racks along Main Street in Fond du Lac to encourage bike and pedestrian patronization of downtown. Graduates of this year's program are: Linda Ahrens, Aurora Health Center; Robert Duveneck, City of Fond du Lac Police Department; Sue...
CBIA surveyed 1,188 Connecticut businesses most likely to be involved in exporting, including manufacturers, technology and R&D companies, wholesalers, retailers, agricultural business, and larger insurance and financial services providers. The rise in Connecticut exports mirrors a national trend. Exports account for a sizable share of companies' gross...
To help members more easily integrate fitness into their daily routines, Walkingspree is pleased to announce integration of its advanced wellness platform with Fitbit pedometer devices. This new upgrade automatically transfers real-time step data onto the same Walkingspree dashboard members use to track their company’ s team standings, view progress on...
“First quarter analysis of regional trends in the industry indicates a significant increase in small investors favoring the 1031 exchange process as a means to defer capital gains taxes,” states Kevin M. Levine, Executive Vice President of Peak 1031 Exchange Inc..“ As Bush-era tax cuts ended at the beginning of 2013, we had anticipated a slowdown in activity as a...
Miniter Group today announces that it has achieved 1000% growth in its insurance tracking department over the last 12 months as banks and credit unions continue to adopt their Borrower-Centric Insurance Tracking Solution. Miniter Group first introduced Borrower-Centric Insurance Tracking in 2006 as a new methodology for insurance tracking.
HR 360, Inc., publisher of the award-winning online HR library, has released its 2013 Group Health Plan Notices Calendar. The attorney-developed calendar provides bottom line information on required notices and filings--including who must provide them, who must receive them and when notices are due. “Our 2013 Group Health Plan Notices Calendar helps...
For 25 years, Jeff Ezell has served the Greenville area with reliable and honest legal advice with a focus on personal injury cases. Mr. Ezell has five steps to follow if ever injured in the workplace:. Because on the job injuries and car accidents can affect both the injured person and their families- especially in today's economic climate- the Ezell Law Firm LLC...
New market report conducted a study on "Context Aware Computing Market- Global Advancements, Emerging Applications, Worldwide Forecasts& Analysis" which analyzed and studied the Major Market Drivers, restraints, and opportunities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Middle East and Africa. The study reports that the Context Aware...
Earl Price of Parkway Family Dental LLC in Bluffton, SC, recently introduced new digital dental X-ray technology that is helping patients receive more accurate, safe, and efficient care. With this new digital dental X-ray technology, patients are now able to have much shorter dental visits, have less exposure to radiation during their treatment, and also have...
The CreditRepair.com credit repair service was recently reviewed and ranked by TopConsumerReviews.com. TopConsumerReviews.com provides independent reviews for thousands of products including credit repair service reviews in order to help consumers make well informed decisions. CreditRepair.com has been helping customers improve their credit...
CALABASAS, Calif., May 23, 2013-- NetSol Technologies, Inc., a worldwide provider of global IT and enterprise application solutions, today announced that it has signed an agreement to implement NetSol Financial Suite's Credit Application Processing and Contract Management System modules with a leading multi-finance company in Southeast Asia, which...
EarlySense, the market leader in Proactive Patient Care Solutions™, announced today that the prize for' Best Novel Idea' at the 8 th Annual Rapid Response Systems and Medical Emergency Teams International Conference, hosted this year in the UK by the Royal College of Physicians, was awarded to a clinical research team studying the impact of the EarlySense...
Global economic consulting firm The Brattle Group announced today that securities and commercial litigation expert Paul Hinton has joined the firm's New York office as a Principal in the Litigation and Finance Practice. Mr. Hinton has over 15 years of experience in economic consulting in a wide range of advisory and testifying engagements in connection...
The United Nations Office at Geneva issued the following news release:. LYSE DOUCET, BBC Presenter and Special Correspondent, and Moderator of the plenary, said that with 190 countries represented at the Platform, it was a truly global event. JAN ELIASSON, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, said that the estimated global costs of disasters had been...
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones was joined by Robert Bouttier, CEO of the Automobile Club of Southern California, to announce an auto insurance rate reduction for Auto Club policyholders in California totaling $70 million. "We want to thank the Commissioner for approving our rate decrease," said Robert T. Bouttier, President and CEO of the Auto Club. "
A motion filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court on April 22, 2013 by Jamie McCourt, ex-wife of Frank McCourt, the former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers claims Mr. McCourt undervalued the estimate of his assets by $1.7 billion, creating what would be the largest divorce by any professional team-owner in the United States; however, Estate Street Partners,...
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued the following news release:. The American Institute of CPAs honored John J. Connors, PhD, CPA, president at Tax Educators' Network, with the 2013 Sidney Kess Award for Excellence in Continuing Education at its Conference on Tax Strategies for the High-Income Individual in Las Vegas.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:. In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, the Federal Emergency Management Agency launched a coordinated effort to establish community-based recovery groups in affected counties of New Jersey. The Bergen County organization is one example of a...
The United Nations Office at Geneva issued the following news release:. The global consequences of disasters, and the need for strengthening resilience through partnerships and investment, were stressed at the opening ceremony of the fourth session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, held in Geneva this morning. Martin Dahinden,...
Nassau County Executive issued the following news release:. Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced that the Department of Social Services protected taxpayers from another $1 million in Welfare fraud thanks to a $100,000 grant from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services that enabled the department to expand and improve...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:. Federal Emergency Management Agency hazard mitigation specialists will be at two home improvement stores this week:. FEMA specialists can answer your specific questions about building techniques that can reduce the potential for damage to...
The Connecticut Department of Labor's Division of Wage and Workplace Standards issued Stop Work orders to 28 companies working at construction project sites in Bridgeport, Windsor, Stonington, Stamford, Hartford and East Hartford during the period of March 15 to May 20, State Labor Commissioner Sharon M. Palmer announced today. March 20 at the following...
The co-chairs of the Honorary Committee for the Prix Arts-Affaires de Montreal, Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, and the Honourable Charles Lapointe, PC, President of the Conseil des arts de Montreal, are pleased to announce the 17 candidates for the 2012 edition of the awards, which recognize the involvement of...
Secretary of State for Wales David Jones has responded to the Government's legislative programme announced by Her Majesty The Queen today. Secretary of State for Wales David Jones said:. Many of the measures announced today will do a lot to help businesses in Wales and will boost the Welsh economy.
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release:. As another hurricane season nears, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler reminds farmers that basic emergency planning can go a long way in lessening a crisis situation. To help farmers think through the myriad issues on a farm, the N.C. Department of...
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson today welcomed hundreds of job seekers and over 70 employers to the Southeast Wisconsin Career Expo at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Sports& Activity Center. Secretary Newson described the event as another sign of Wisconsin's growing economy under Governor Walker's...
Inaccurate budgeting has created an $11 million general fund deficit in the city of Poughkeepsie, according to an audit issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Communities across New York are dealing with increased fiscal stress and Poughkeepsie is no different," said DiNapoli. "But unrealistic budgeting has severely deteriorated...
If the Legislature was graded by employers for its performance this year, the report card might read: Incomplete and needs improvement. This includes a large category of Main Street employers. House Republicans and the Senate Majority Coalition Caucus are united against these tax increases.
Dannel P. Malloy, D- Conn., issued the following news release:. Governor Dannel P. Malloy today expressed concern over federal sequestration cuts that will adversely impact more than 30,000 claimants in the state who are collecting federal unemployment insurance benefits and will see a decrease in their benefits beginning next month. In Connecticut, the average...
The Department of Workforce Development today released the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics preliminary estimates of unemployment and employment statistics in April for metro areas, major cities and counties in the state of Wisconsin. The April rates ranged from 5.2 percent in metro Madison to 9.0 percent in metro Racine. Iron and Langlade had no change;...
US businesses spend $360 million on advertising every day. And, every day, 80 percent of people who are not familiar with the business being advertised will check it out online before spending a dime. Not anymore, "claims Roger McManus, president of Mpact Magic.
Joann Wildeson, 61, of 4460 Manheim Road, Waynesboro, president of Horst& Sons Trucking Inc., pleaded guilty Wednesday as part of a negotiated plea. Franklin County Judge Shawn Meyers accepted guilty pleas for a third-degree felony charge against her and a third-degree misdemeanor charge against the company-- both for failure to provide workers' compensation...
TORONTO, May 23, 2013/ PRNewswire/- The Toronto-Dominion Bank today announced that a dividend in an amount of eighty-one cents per fully paid common share in the capital stock of the Bank has been declared for the quarter ending July 31, 2013, payable on and after July 31, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 9, 2013. Any registered holder...
Reported diluted earnings per share were $1.78, compared with $1.78. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.90, compared with $1.82. Reported net income was $1,723 million, compared with $1,693 million. Adjusted net income was $1,833 million, compared with $1,736 million.. YEAR-TO-DATE FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS, six months ended April 30, 2013, compared with...
RedLightCameraTicket.net, a new website for drivers victimized by automated traffic enforcement cameras, is providing motorists with the information required to fight and beat red light and speed camera tickets. As municipalities the world over search for new ways to increase revenues, one method has raised the motoring public's ire like no other:...
TORONTO, May 23, 2013/ PRNewswire/- TD Bank Group announced today that, subject to the approval of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada and the Toronto Stock Exchange, it intends to launch a normal course issuer bid through the facilities of the TSX as well as through other designated exchanges and published markets in Canada to...
Several reasons have been blamed for the 7.3 percent fall in the Nikkei index to 14,483.98, including a spike in Japanese government bond yields and unexpectedly weak Chinese manufacturing figures. While Wednesday's written testimony to lawmakers in Congress from Fed chairman Ben Bernanke appeared to signal that the central bank was not yet ready to...
The Ireland Department of Social Protection issued the following news release:. The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, today published the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2013 to give effect to a number of social welfare and pensions reforms. The Bill is available to view on www.oireachtas.ie.
The House Financial Services Committee issued the following news release:. Jim Renacci left the committee in February for a seat on the House Ways and Means Committee. Ross will continue as a member of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Health Canada Approves Proposals to Change Deferral Period for Certain Blood Donors- Regulatory Decision Will Not Compromise the Safety of Canada's Blood System. OTTAWA, Canada, May 22-- Health Canada issued the following news release:. On May 22, 2013, Health Canada approved proposals from Canadian Blood Services and Hema-Quebec to change the blood donor...
SAIPAN, May 22-- The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands' Office of the Governor and Lt. The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority and the Commonwealth Public Transportation Advisory Board wish to inform the general public, most especially those individuals with disabilities and the elderly, that the Call-a-Ride Saipan, under COTA's ParaTransit...
The Sierra Club issued the following news release:. The Sierra Club, America's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, is partnering with One PacificCoast Bank, FSB, a community development bank, to offer a credit card that supports the organization's goals and rewards members. OPCB is a certified B Corporation and, like the Sierra...
You might remember the case of Brick resident George Fencik. In November, he was charged $30 at the toll for the Outerbridge Crossing, the span that connects New Jersey to Staten Island. Fencik checked into it and was told the $30 charge occurred because he was driving a truck with a trailer.
Mr. Gonzalez-Moreno was elected by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. The Board of Directors affirmatively determined that Mr. Gonzalez-Moreno is an independent director under the New York Stock Exchange listing standards and Rule 10 A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as...
BEIJING, May 23, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Pactera Technology International Ltd., a global consulting and technology services provider strategically headquartered in China, today reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2013 ended March 31, 2013. On November 9, 2012, HiSoft Technology International Limited and VanceInfo Technologies...
TOKYO-- Japan's financial markets gyrated wildly Thursday, underscoring the vulnerability of its economy to a loss of investor confidence as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attempts shock monetary easing to end two decades of stagnation. Thursday's spike, which came despite the Bank of Japan's aggressive efforts to keep borrowing costs down, is unnerving some...
Pat Quinn last week, two Illinois Senate leaders called for the ouster of Julie Hamos, who heads the state's biggest public aid agency. She oversees the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, charged with managing the state's monstrous, overburdened Medicaid program and navigating the morass of Obamacare. Martin Sandoval and Donne Trotter bemoan the...
Forward-Looking Information is Subject to Risk and Uncertainty Some of the statements made and information contained in this report, excluding historical information, are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give ATK's current expectations or forecasts of future...
May 23-- Don Martin surveyed the damage and could only shake his head in disgust. Late one afternoon last week, he heard what he thought were gunshots on his rural property near Coeur d'Alene. An Army veteran who served in World War II, Martin retired in the early 1990 s from a career with New York Life Insurance Co. Collecting and restoring old cars has been a hobby of...
The board voted to let Town Supervisor Marc R. Smith sign an agreement with the Department of Transportation for $570,000, which will pay for new sidewalks along East High Street between Magnolia and Greenview drives and along Locust Street Extension, between O'Connor Drive and George Southard Elementary School. Councilman Mark C. Crocker said the town hopes...
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with "Forward-Looking Statements," Item 1 A. "Risk Factors" and our Consolidated Financial Statements for fiscal years 2013, 2012 and 2011, and the related notes thereto, all of which are included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
AVX Corporation is a leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of a broad line of passive electronic components and interconnect products. The Company has five main product groups: Ceramic Components, Tantalum Components, Advanced Components, Interconnect Products, and Kyocera Electronic Devices. Consolidated revenues for the fiscal year ended March...
Butch Otter is rejecting the notion that a projected $162 million in surprise revenue means the 2014 Legislature should boost spending growth. Last week, Otter's retired chief economist, Mike Ferguson, produced the $162 million figure as an estimate from fiscal 2013-- which ends June 30-- and fiscal 2014. Ferguson, an advocate of increased investment in public...
Termites are voracious consumers of wood so when one considers that every state, with the exception of Alaska, is home to one or more species of termite, the potential for destructive consequences comes into clear focus. According to Corey Arnold, President of Peachtree Pest Control of Atlanta, termite control in the Southeast is vital to the long term...
This bill provides funding for agencies such as Customs and Border Protection, Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Recently there has been great concern regarding the accuracy of flood maps being drawn by FEMA, which determine the risk of flooding for certain areas.
Joshua Miller, to advance health care reform and begin transitioning Rhode Island's health care delivery system toward more effective and less expensive models. The committee will meet Thursday, May 23, at the rise of the Senate session in the Senate Lounge on the second floor of the State House. It was introduced as part of the Senate's "Moving the Needle"...
Paddlers of all ages and abilities have a chance to paddle the locks from Minetto to Oswego Saturday, June 29, in the "Rock the Locks" Oswego Paddlefest. Oswego County Legislator Jacob Mulcahey, District 15, Oswego, is chairman of the steering committee. Canoes and kayaks will leave from Riverview Park in Minetto at 10 a.m. June 29, and paddle four miles north to the boat...
Lee Terry, R- Neb., issued the following news release:. Representative Lee Terry today delivered the following remarks on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of moving forward with debate and in support of his legislation the Northern Route Approval Act:. "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support this rule and urge support for my legislation H.R. 3, the...
Employee Benefit Research Institute issued the following news release:. Whether or not the federal health insurance reform law causes employers to hire part-time workers, the trend away from full-time employment is already underway, according to new research from the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute. "Full-time workers are much more...
Mark Mustio and Moon Township to offer a free shredding event for constituents. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 in the parking lot of the Moon Township Administration Office, 1000 Beaver Grade Road in Moon Township. "On behalf of Moon Township's residents we are grateful to Senator Smith and Representative Mustio for making this invaluable...
Ted Erickson's legislation to spur the development and expansion of community-based health care clinics was signed into law Tuesday by Governor Tom Corbett, paving the way for residents to gain greater access to these vital health care facilities. Senate Bill 5, now Act 10 of 2013, creates the Community-Based Health Care Program in the Department of Health...
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill., May 22-- The U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command issued the following news release:. Memorial Day to Labor Day, known as the Critical Days of Summer, is the time of year when people see an increase in mishaps as they get out to enjoy the warm weather. The Critical Days of Summer has become an awareness tool for the Air Force and the...
May 23-- LEWISTON-- All six properties on the auction block Wednesday morning were good ones at one time, according to landlord Sean Watkins. Watkins was on hand Wednesday at the auction at the Ramada Inn, one of three people who were not working for Tranzon Auction Properties or the mortgage lenders. In the end, the lenders were the sole bidder on the six downtown...
May 23-- SILVER CITY-- An Arizona man who left his passenger dead on the side of the road following an accident, will serve no jail time following a plea agreement presented in Silver City District Court on Monday. Nave, whose name was incorrectly reported as Nava in a story in the Sun-News on Feb. 1, was the driver of the vehicle that killed Gonzalez, 34, of El Paso, on the...
May 23-- SILVER CITY-- The Gila Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees voted to keep the four senior leaders at the hospital after a lengthy executive session Tuesday following a public input session that largely supported the management team. The management team took some more heat from the Grant County Commissioners when it refused to provide information...
Tenet's subsidiary, Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, will acquire the assets of the 209- bed Turlock hospital, its clinics and physician contracts. The Modesto and Turlock hospitals will operate under a single governing board with an integrated administration and physician staff. Medical Development Specialists of Southern California said Tenet's...
The United Association of Storm Restoration Contractors is pleased to announce a new member to the organization, Buckshot General Contracting. Buckshot General Contracting is based out of Janesville, WI with locations in Omaha, NE, Oklahoma City, OK and Columbia, MO. " Buckshot General Contracting is honored to become a member of the UASRC. Buckshot GC pledges to...
May 23-- TURLOCK-- Here's a message for tourists passing through Modesto or Merced on their way to Yosemite National Park: Stop and pick some cherries. Speakers offered those ideas Wednesday at a conference in Turlock on how to increase tourism in the San Joaquin Valley. The five counties from San Joaquin to Fresno accounted for only 3 percent of the state's $102...
VAC revealed the campaign last night at its annual Spring Into Action event at the University Club. Those vying for votes are Columbia Public Schools Superintendent Chris Belcher; Bob Burchard, men's basketball coach and director of athletics at Columbia College; Kat Cunningham, president of Moresource; Columbia Mayor Bob McDavid; radio host Chris Kellogg;...
May 23-- Fueled by a sharp decline in Scranton, overall voter turnout in Lackawanna County for the primary election Tuesday was down from a comparable election four years ago, despite major ballot questions and a hotly contested city mayoral race, unofficial election results show. Observers attributed the decline to various reasons, the main ones being weather...
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the text of the following speech by Commissioner Luis A. Aguilar:. I am honored to be here with the Women's Executive Circle of New York to discuss a topic that's critical to our country's future. I continue to be deeply concerned with the lack of significant progress in the recruitment, retention, and promotion of...
After all, until Japan's experience began in the 1990 s, no major country had actually faced this problem since the Great Depression of the 1930 s. As the first nation to experience the zero bound in modern times, Japan was an early pioneer in developing unconventional tools and strategies. The evolution of policy in Japan, in turn, has been informed, in part, by the...
He has been a member of the Dalton State faculty since 2005. Prior to coming to Dalton State, Johnson worked for the Tennessee Valley Authority and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. In addition to his administrative duties as Dean, Johnson has been instrumental in creating the School of Business's Center for Economic Research and Entrepreneurship...
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release:. To help consumers learn more about banking in a high-tech world, the Spring 2013 issue of FDIC Consumer News features practical tips on how to reap the benefits and avoid potential problems. The FDIC newsletter offers tips for preventing or detecting card fraud and stresses the...
The Financial Planning Coalition- comprised of Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., the Financial Planning Association and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors- today expressed concern regarding a discussion draft of legislation circulated by Rep. If enacted, the draft legislation- which is slated to be discussed...
The American Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release:. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a friend-of-the-court brief stating that the owners of Korte& Luitjohan Contractors and Grote Industries cannot impose their personal religious beliefs on employees by withholding coverage for health services with which they may not agree.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with its Service Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, what began 12 years ago as a small operation has since flourished into a thriving system with locations in New Jersey, Ohio, North Carolina, Texas and Arizona. She earned her nursing degree from Cape Fear Community College and her BS in Business Administration– Health Care...
May 23-- BELLEVILLE-- Belleville East pitcher Alison Mitts had a rough day on the mound, but she made a heads-up defensive play to get the final out and keep the Lancers' season alive. Mitts cut center fielder Kayla Fields' throw to the plate and fired to third for the final out as the Lancers held off the Belleville West Maroons 7-6 Wednesday in a Class 4 A Belleville East...
May 23-- A $14.6 million piece of Gov. Jerry Brown's budget highlights a classic government tension: the benefits of transparency vs. the consequences of being transparent. The funds would go to Controller John Chiang's office.
It seems there are few medical professionals people dislike visiting more than the dentist. But the patients of Laguna Beach dentist, Dr. Richard Sterling, don’ t share that sentiment.
Royce Williams Agency has decided to update their website to better serve the insurance needs of the quickly expanding Nashville population. As more people find their way into the area, the Nashville insurance experts at Royce Williams Agency are in the process of updating their website with improved functionality to meet higher demand.
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., May 22-- The U.S. Air Force Edwards Air Force Base issued the following story:. Conservative estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration tell us someone in the United States dies in an alcohol-impaired-driving crash every 45 minutes and over 1,500 deaths every year are a result of fatigue.
The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:. Coffeyville Resources Refining& Marketing has agreed to pay a $300,000 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at its oil refinery in Coffeyville, Kan.. Under a consent decree lodged today in U.S. District Court in Wichita, Kan., CRRM must also perform a series of audits...
Now that Jerome County voters have approved a bond to fund a new jail, Jerome County Sheriff Doug McFall and his staff have something to work toward. They're excited about Jerome County in about two years coming to a point where we're not having these clouds over the top of us. " Initially, it will take about six months to get the bonding secure, with the help of an...
Today, Retirement Roadster chose David Beckham as the Money Savvy Retiree of the Week. On May 21, 2013, Forbes.com announced that David Beckham is going to purchase a Major League Soccer team for only $25 million, which is approximately 25% of the current value. David Beckham was able to make the purchase at such a low price because when he was playing for the Los...
May 23-- Take a peek inside the Tesla service center in Raleigh, not far down the road from the Angus Barn steakhouse, and you will get a glimpse at what some believe is the future of the American automobile. The garage is one of two dozen nationwide Tesla has opened, focusing on regions that have strong sales potential for the California company's line of Model S...
May 23-- During a career spanning four decades, Baltimore police Officer Ron Starr says, he never really considered leaving the department's Southeastern District and moving up the chain of command. Ron Furman, owner of Max's Taphouse, called Starr "old police-- a neighborhood cop, who knew everybody and walked the beat. Joyce Adamski, an O'Donnell Heights community...
May 23-- York City electrical workers will have to wait at least two more weeks before a new three-year union contract is official. In the meantime, members of the York City Council are compiling a list of questions about the contract, which would retroactively go into effect Jan. 1, 2013, and extend to Dec. 31, 2015. The city administration and the International...
Silk ® Abstract Company announced today that it has launched a $1 per settlement to charity program. To learn more about Silk ® Abstract Company, visit the Silk ® website at http://www.silktitle.com. About Silk ® Abstract Company:.
Carsmetics’ corporate headquarters are in Tampa, Florida, but Dan Daniel, Carsmetics’ newest franchisee, is taking Carsmetics to a new market in Richmond, Virginia.“ Carsmetics is thrilled to be moving into the Richmond market, and we know Dan is the right person to bring us there. Under Dan’ s leadership, this franchise is going to thrive,” said Tony Lockhart,...
MOUNT EVEREST, Nepal, May 22-- The U.S. Air Force issued the following story:. Rob Marshall, a CV-22 Osprey acceptance pilot from Mercer Island, Wash., currently stationed at Bell Helicopter in Amarillo, Texas. Marshall Klitzke, a KC-135R pilot from Lemmon, S.D., currently an instructor pilot at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.* Capt.
Dennis Ross, R- Fla., issued the following news release:. The House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance announced its newest addition today: Rep. Jim Renacci, who moved to the Committee on Ways and Means.
While John Green ran into the Home Depot store Wednesday afternoon, Green's parked car moved 30 feet without him-- crashing into two vehicles and catching fire. "The keys were in my pocket," the Deering man said. One left the scene; the other belonged to Mike and Jeanne Kline.
Personal Finance expert Walter Edelstein, CFP ® has published new retirement advice on how to begin saving for retirement. He discusses five easy steps to take to get on track to achieving a successful financial plan for retirement. A recent study concluded that 57% of U.S. workers have less than $25,000 in total household savings and investments.
White Oaks Wealth Advisors Inc, an independent and private wealth management firm in Minneapolis, MN is excited to announce Sharon Bloodworth, President, as a 2013 Women in Business Award winner. As current President of the Minneapolis Rotary Club 9, her dynamic leadership approach that focuses on values and teamwork has earned the club a Presidential...
Jan Brewer led a lively "pep rally" for Medicaid expansion at Tucson Medical Center on Wednesday morning, drawing cheers, shouts of support and a standing ovation from about 250 local health-care executives, business leaders and other citizens. Without the expansion, about 60,000 Arizonans now enrolled in Medicaid will immediately lose health coverage at the...
Qorus Software, provider of document automation solutions for Microsoft Office and Microsoft SharePoint, will be exhibiting at APMP’ s Bid& Proposal Con 2013, the world’ s largest educational event for proposal management, capture, business development and graphics professionals. The company will be demonstrating to attendees the latest version of their...
May 23-- The diagnosis for Hamilton County's health is one of chronic imbalance. A sobering picture painted in the 2013 State of the Chattanooga Region Health Report, conducted by the Ochs Center for Metropolitan Studies, depicts a tale of two cities: A more secure, affluent population with insurance and preventive care within reach; and a poor, urban core...
Creative Deal Structures, particularly Earn-Outs, are the new way to go when buying and selling a business– this is crucial to closing a deal in today's market. VR Lakes Business Group, Inc. has extensive experience regarding business sales and transactions with earn-out structures and would like to share information to help business Sellers and Buyers as this...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 23-- 3 M Innovative Properties, St. Paul, Minn., has been assigned a patent developed by Cheryl A. Pederson, Eden Praire, Minn., Jennifer S. Ma, St. Paul, Minn., and Nancy J. Dyslin, Stillwater, Minn., for "methods for managing infection risk incident to surgical procedures in health care provider environments." The patent application was filed on Dec. 4, 2000.
SMS Marketing Services, Inc. announces the addition of John Cloyes to the SMS Marketing Services Data Division in the role of Vice President of Data Sales, effective immediately. Prior to joining SMS Marketing Services, John held sales and business development positions at Experian, Dun& Bradstreet, American List Counsel, Grayhair Software and most recently...
"They ought to be able _ just like a church, just like a charity _ to have the right to opt out of a provision that infringes on their religious beliefs," said Kyle Duncan, who will argue before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of the Green family, the founders of Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. and a sister company, Christian booksellers Mardel Inc..
The Law Firm of Pozzuolo Rodden, P.C., Philadelphia Business Attorneys, announces the release of the article“ How An Employer Can Protect Itself From An Employee's False Accusations In The Social Media“ Please read the full article and other corporate law, or estate planning topics at: http://www.pozzuolo.com. How An Employer Can Protect Itself From An...
The Council of State Governments issued the following news release:. Edna Brown has been appointed as a co-chair of The Council of State Governments' Health Public Policy Committee for the 2013-14 biennium. If a state is expanding Medicaid eligibility, that coverage likely begins Jan. 1, 2014 as well.
Sherrod Brown, S.Res.65 urges the President to continue to strengthen enforcement of sanctions legislation while reaffirming America's close relationship with Israel. "As Iran continues to thumb its nose at the international community, we will continue to increase sanctions on the government leaders to force them to meet their international...
Carole Orem-Hough, Ph.D., age 55, of South Portland, pled guilty in the U.S. District Court in Portland, before Judge George Z. Singal, to committing health care fraud. According to court records, from September 2008 to September 2011, Orem-Hough was a licensed psychologist doing business as Casco Bay Psychotherapy in South Portland. Orem-Hough admitted that she...
The U.S. Army issued the following news:. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center commences its official summer safety campaign and encourages all Soldiers, Department of the Army Civilians and Family members to remain prepared for the fun and hazards associated with warmer weather. The campaign, which begins May 24 and runs through Sept. 3, encourages...
Mark Begich, D- Alaska, issued the following news release:. As the Senate continues debate today on the proposed Farm Bill, U.S. Begich's amendments would save millions in potential taxpayer dollars, remove bureaucratic obstacles for tribes, reauthorize the Denali Commission, prevent the sale of genetically modified salmon, and reduce regulatory roadblocks by...
May 23-- The Hutchinson City Council agreed to spend another $15,000 on the effort to save the Southwest Chief Amtrak route across southwest Kansas and to set up a special benefit district to pay for improvements to Ring Levee C west of the city on Tuesday. The decision on the Southwest Chief keeps Hutchinson in a coalition of cities including Newton, Dodge City,...
Passionate Nutrition offers a whole food and whole person approach to your health and wellness. They work with a diverse group of clients and specialize in the following:• Weight loss& Maintenance• Food Sensitivity& Allergies• Pre Natal/ Post Natal Nutrition• Anxiety& Depression• Hormone Balancing• Eating disorders• Arthritis• Hypothyroidism.
The topics that will be covered in the 1- day Agile and Scrum classes are scrum framework, scrum roles, scrum meetings, scrum artifacts, and scrum simulation. The trainings will be conducted in the following cities:* Albuquerque on June 17th 2013. For anyone in transition, each class has a Pay it Forward pricing of $95, which is limited to 5 seats per class.This...
After spending six seasons in the NHL, Derek Boogaard earned a reputation for being one of the toughest professional hockey players in the league. At 6’ 7”, 270 pounds, Derek Boogaard was a fighter/enforcer, meaning he spend a lot of time in the penalty box. On May 13th, The New York Times reported that a Chicago law firm filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NHL,...
Since its launch in March 2011, University Services’ pm-Assist ® Sleep Scoring& Interpretation Services’ Board Certified Sleep Physicians have completed thousands of diagnostic home sleep testing interpretations for a diverse range of clients, and the program has been expanded to include four new services to complete a company’ s home sleep testing...
May 23-- Even after repeated deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Maj. The ascent was the final climb in the USAF 7 Summits Challenge, co-founded by Marshall in 2005, which has sent Air Force climbing teams to the top of the highest peaks on every continent to honor fallen comrades and raise money for military charities. The 7 Summits Challenge is independent of the...
After nearly three hours of debate, the Senate voted 23-18 to reject the proposal, which supporters have pushed for a decade with little success. Last year, for the first time, the GOP- controlled House passed a similar proposal, but it died in the Senate. Grooms said that, regardless of the outcome of the vote, he wanted a chance to debate the proposal on the Senate floor,...
May 23-- The state workers' compensation reform, Senate Bill 5127, was passed by the Senate 30-19 and hung up in the House. The Legislature passed a workers' compensation bill in 2011. The law allows certain disabled workers to choose a payout of cash rather than a lifetime disability pension. Janea Holmquist Newbry, R- Moses Lake, SB 5127 says that if a worker is...
Mark Dayton and the DFL Legislature are taking a lot of heat-- largely from the business community-- for adding a fourth income-tax tier that's expected to tap the wealthiest 2 percent of Minnesotans for about $2 billion. --$528 million in aid to Mayo Clinic's massive " Destination Medical Center" project in Rochester. --$54 million goes to the state's Department of...
EzPaycheck payroll software from Halfpricesoft.com has just been updated and released to accommodate small businesses in Georgia. Available at http://www.halfpricesoft.com/index. asp, the latest version of this popular and easy-to-use software is priced at just $89 per installation for new customers, making ezPaycheck payroll software affordable...
The Schafer Law Office, a law firm handling Kentucky personal injury cases, has been officially nominated for Greater Louisville Inc.’ s 13th Annual Inc.credible Awards, presented by Strothman& Company PSC. The Schafer Law Office is composed of an experienced and dedicated staff including JD Duran, Leta Hecker, Paula Brown, Rachael Schafer, Angela Morrow, and...
Concerned Women for America CEO and President Penny Nance issued the following statement in support of Christian crafts store Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., who will battle the Obama Administration in court Thursday over whether or not the Health and Human Service Department can force it to comply with the mandate requiring employers to provide coverage for the...
Three persons from North Hollywood, Calif., have been arrested in an alleged scheme in which semi-trailer loads of goods were stolen from companies in California and an attempt to steal a load of processed beef was made in southwest Kansas, U. S. Attorney Barry Grissom said Wednesday. Two of the three persons, Oganes Nagapetian, 53, and his wife, Larisa Nagapetian, 46,...
Mitch McConnell, R- Ky., issued the following news release:. U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding what he termed a' culture of intimidation' that exists in the Executive Branch and among Senate Democrats and the threat to use the nuclear option if they don't get their way every time:.
The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Billings, on May 21, 2013, before U.S. District Judge Sam E. Haddon, MARTIN LLOYD OLD HORN, a 22- year-old resident of Hardin, was arraigned and pled guilty to mail fraud- scheme to defraud or to obtain money or property by false promises. Each year, the CTHPO receives grant funds from...
Allegheny College issued the following news:. Sue Stuebner Gaylor, who currently serves as vice president for administration and planning at Lycoming College, has been named executive vice president of Allegheny College, effective July 15, 2013. "Her work as a senior officer at Lycoming College, among leadership roles at other liberal arts colleges, reflects a...
Senator Robert Menendez today joined New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Mayor Matt Doherty for the ribbon cutting of the new boardwalk just days before Memorial Day weekend. Belmar is back and open for another summer. " "He was truly the point man for getting aid back to New Jersey," said Governor Christie. "
NEW YORK-- A company that promised sightseer tours to the Bronx that included a New York City "ghetto" has stopped the bus rides under fire from an outraged neighborhood. The Bronx lost hundreds of buildings to fires intentionally set by landlords to collect insurance money; hence the phrase "the Bronx is burning. "Those days are over, the Bronx is being rebuilt, it's...
MOORE, Okla.-- All that is left of Shayne Patterson's three-bedroom home is the tiny area where his wife hunkered down under a mattress to protect their three children when a tornado packing winds of at least 200 mph slammed through his neighborhood. Patterson's home was among as many as 13,000 homes damaged or destroyed Monday when the twister plowed through the...
The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo nosedived 7.3 percent to close at 14,483.98. Japan's 10- year government bond yield rose above 1 percent for the first time in a year, unnerving investors at a time when Japan's already overburdened government finances are vulnerable to rises in interest rates. Chris Weston, chief market strategist at IG Markets in Melbourne, said the...
May 23-- MANATEE-- Bank of the Ozarks is growing its Manatee County presence over the next year with two new locations. Along Manatee Avenue at 19th Street West passersby can see the rubble from days of demolition of crumbling buildings that area making way for a Manatee County headquarters for the Little Rock, Ark.- based bank. "The vibrant business climate coupled...
Macon Police Department wrapped up its gun safety class Wednesday and Sgt. Tim James said he wasn't surprised all of the about 18 participants were women. "I'm doing this for one reason and one reason only," said Kara Hebert.
One thing drivers can not avoid is the threat of getting involved in a car accident. Most drivers try their best to drive defensively to avoid getting involved in an accident while other drivers are more care-free with their driving. Spring and fall are, at least two of the best seasons in Canada; it's not yet construction season and there's no bone chilling sting...
As the Government of Iran continues to partner with North Korea on missile and nuclear technology, sponsor terrorism, disregard human rights by targeting Iranian dissidents worldwide, and defy United Nations Security Council orders to halt its nuclear enrichment activities, U.S. Senator Rob Portman signed on as an original cosponsor of the Iran Export...
TOKYO-- Yields on 10- year Japanese government bonds briefly topped 1 percent for the first time in a year on Thursday, unnerving some investors at a time when Japan's already overburdened government finances are vulnerable to rises in interest rates. The spike in long-term debt comes despite the Bank of Japan's aggressive efforts to keep interest rates down.
May 23-- The Bethel Park School Board on Wednesday night rejected a state-appointed fact-finder's report on the district's negotiations with its bus drivers, mechanics and aides, leaving open the possibility that the district could privatize transportation services. The fact-finder reviewed proposals from the district and representatives from...
May 23-- TIPTON-- Part-time employees with Tipton County will be taking home smaller paychecks starting July 1 after the county council voted to lower the maximum number of hours worked to 28 per week. Part-time Tipton County employees are permitted to work up to 32 hours per week now. Doug Heath with Regents Insurance said Tipton County needs to begin tracking the...
May 23-- The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. plans to hire about 100 people for its wealth management business, especially sales personnel, to capitalize on individuals' growing need for help with their investments. The bank will increase staff across the country and globally over the next 18 months, said BNY Mellon spokeswoman Susan Rivers on Wednesday.
May 23-- Highmark members won't be able to seek medical treatment from a McMurray outpatient facility that St. Clair Hospital will open next month. Mt. Lebanon- based St. Clair said in a statement Wednesday that Highmark won't accept claims from the facility until the "hospital signs a long-term extension of its provider agreement with Highmark."
May 23-- Illinois drivers soon could roll along rural interstates at 70 mph after House lawmakers Wednesday approved a higher speed limit on nonurban highways despite safety concerns and a possible veto showdown with the governor. Supporters said the higher speeds would place Illinois-- home to some of the nation's busiest interstates-- in line with...
HEIDELBERG, Germany, May 21-- The U.S. Army issued the following news:. One advantage Americans living and working in Germany enjoy is the opportunity for their family members and friends to visit from the U.S. and travel around Europe. Evans stressed that owners cannot request driving permission for their dependents, residents of Germany, or others who plan to...
The U.S. Army issued the following news:. Memorial Day is a time of reflection, to remember the sacrifices of those who have come before us and those who have served with us in service to this great Nation. This Memorial Day, we honor and extend our gratitude to those who gave their full and final measure and thank our Soldiers for their service.
May 23-- The past 14 years have been a marathon, not a sprint, for Suffolk- based TowneBank, said Chairman and CEO G. Robert Aston Jr. Aston reviewed the bank's progress and laid out plans for the future during an annual shareholders meeting Wednesday at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Since its inception in 1999, earnings have increased every year, and assets...
May 23-- LOWELL, Mass.-- The last time Tommy Lawrence pitched in the postseason, things didn't go so well. Coach Steve Trimper's Black Bears plays No. 2 Binghamton, a 9-0 winner over No. 3 Albany, Thursday at 8 p.m. The defending champion Seawolves take on the Great Danes in Thursday's 4 p.m. elimination game in the double-elimination tourney. "It takes a lot of pressure off,"...
RxEOB said that DAKOTACARE, a physician-owned health plan in South Dakota, has implemented its AutoAuthRx pharmacy prior authorization automation technology for use by its network of physicians who serve the DAKOTACARE membership. According to a Dean Medical Center study regarding the economic burden of prior authorizations within allergist offices,...
iSoftStone Holdings Limited, a China- based IT services provider, reported its unaudited financial and operating results for the first quarter ended March 31. -Net income decreased 9.9 percent to $3.0 million in the first quarter 2013 from $3.3 million in the first quarter 2012.. -Diluted earnings per American Depositary Share were $0.05 in the first quarter...
TFM&A India's 3rd edition will take place from June 19-20 at the Lalit, New Delhi. A prominent speaker at TFM&A India, Romi Mahajan, President, KKM Group in a Fire Side chat will be talking about' How Marketing, Business, IT, and Commerce are converging'. -Aaron Kahlow, Founder& CEO, Online Marketing Institute.
Flash Valet and ParkWhiz have partnered to create an efficient and complete solution for parking providers. According to a release, ParkWhiz.com allows consumers to find and pay for guaranteed parking online and in advance, while Flash Valet enables revenue control, vehicle tracking, and paperless, cloud- based record keeping in managed parking...
The 2013 Ford Fusion Energi has earned the highest possible "five- star" Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to a release, the five-star rating is the U.S. Government's highest-possible safety rating and is determined only after severe testing procedures as part of NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program,...
NetSuite Inc., a provider of cloud-based financials/ ERP software suites, announced six solution provider and value-added reseller firms are launching new cloud business management practices with NetSuite to meet customer demand for highly scalable and efficient cloud solutions for financials/ ERP, CRM, Ecommerce and professional services automation...
Latin America, consisting of Mexico, Central America and South America, now constitutes a significant and growing portion of worldwide economic activity. With a land area of about 7.9 million square miles, Latin America's estimated population is 557 million, with a gross domestic product of $5.6 trillion in 2012, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Premier's Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition, taking place June 11-14 in San Antonio, brings together leaders in healthcare from across the U.S. to share learnings and innovations. Speakers include physician and integration leaders from alliance members AtlantiCare, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Integrated Solutions Health...
BigFoot Investments, a firm formed as an outgrowth of an established registered investment advisory practice, announced the arrival of its second generation portfolio management toolkits developed for variable annuity sub-accounts, mutual funds, individual stocks and exchange traded funds. These advisors need a cost-effective solution that meets...
Verafin has announced a partnership with Fundtech, a company focusing on global transaction banking solutions, to integrate Fundtech's PAYplus payment platforms: PAYplus Connect& PAYplus USA with Verafin's enterprise FRAML solution. We needed technology with the flexibility to integrate with our existing systems; a solution that gave us breadth of...
Sapiens International Corp., a provider of software solutions for the financial services industry, announced that Wesleyan Assurance Society has selected the Sapiens ALIS software suite to administer a range of financial products. "Our partnership with Wesleyan is an important step in the implementation of our growth strategy as a leading global player...
Kasowitz, Benson, Torres& Friedman announced that insurance recovery litigators Jerold Oshinsky and Linda Kornfeld are joining the firm's insurance recovery group as partners and will launch the firm's Los Angeles office. Oshinsky is described by Chambers USA as "the foremost practitioner at the policyholder Bar." "Jerry and Linda are as good as it gets, and...
Sapiens International Corp., a global provider of software solutions for the financial services industry, announced that Wesleyan Assurance Society offers specialist financial advice to doctors, dentists, lawyers and teachers, has selected the Sapiens ALIS software suite to administer a range of financial products. "Our partnership with Wesleyan is an...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Changing Regulatory and Reimbursement Scenario for Medical Devices in the US Market" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include:. In March 2013, the Senate voted 79-20 in favor of repealing this tax proposal.
Coastal Habitat for Humanity announced the launch of its "Good Hands" repair, rebuild and restore Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative in Manasquan, thanks to a generous $125,000 grant from The Allstate Foundation. "With sponsorship from The Allstate Foundation as well as volunteer energy from Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company agents and employees,...
OptionMonster Holdings, Inc. announced that its CTO, Sanjib Sahoo, was selected as the 2013 CIO of the Year award honoree by The Executives' Club of Chicago, the Association of Information Technology Professionals and the Society of Information Management. OptionMonster Holdings, Inc. is the parent of tradeMONSTER. Sahoo, who joined in 2006, the year...
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the GTP Acquisition Partners I, secured tower revenue notes, series 2011-2 C, 2011-2 F, -1 C and 2013- 1 F as follows:. --$490,000,000 class 2011-2 C at' Asf'; Outlook Stable;. Fitch affirms the series 2011 notes as part of the issuance of the GTP Acquisition Partners I, 2013-1 C and 2013-1 F notes issued on April 24.
IntercontinentalExchange, an operator of global markets and clearing houses, announced the result of the company's 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which was held May 17. In addition, stockholders ratified Ernst& Young as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2013 with 98.3 percent voting "for" the ratification of Ernst& Young.
The Phoenix Suns implemented Qualex's iQ-Sports data model and BI portal providing Phoenix Sun's management access to key operational data in order to facilitate strategic decision making in a more timely manner. "We're excited about our partnership with Qualex," said Zaheer Benjamin, Senior Director of Financial Planning with the Phoenix Suns.
The Epilepsy Foundation, a national organization dedicated to serving all people with seizures, announced the election of its first official Board of Directors, following the completion of its merger with the Epilepsy Therapy Project. Warren Lammert, former Chairman and co-founder of the Epilepsy Therapy Project, now a strategic initiative of the Epilepsy...
National Financial Partners Corp., a provider of benefits, insurance and wealth management services, announced that Douglas W. Hammond, president and chief operating officer, has been named chief executive officer, effective May 17. Bibliowicz, whose intention to step down as CEO was announced in April 2012, served as NFP's CEO since joining the company in April...
Premier's Breakthroughs Conference and Exhibition, taking place June 11-14 in San Antonio, brings together leaders in healthcare from across the U.S. to share learnings and developments. Speakers include physician and integration leaders from alliance members AtlantiCare, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Integrated Solutions Health...
U.S. Trust 2013 Insights on Wealth and Worth found that family health has emerged as the new risk to family wealth. Long-term care and out-of-pocket healthcare costs, combined with financial support for extended family, are weighing heavily on families, particularly women and younger generations, yet are risks to wealth that are not well reflected in...
Renal Ventures Management, a provider of dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, announced that Greg Meadows has joined the company as the president and CEO of RV Infusion Partners. RV Infusion Partners is a subsidiary of Renal Ventures Management. "Mr. Meadows brings a wealth of valuable knowledge about the infusion field," said...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "South Korea Pharmaceutical Market Outlook 2013" report to its offerings. In a release, Research and Markets noted that report highlights include:. In 2011, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that it would cut prices of some 7,500 registered drugs by 14 percent to control spending on drugs in the...
Middle market healthcare executives are focusing on growing their businesses through acquisitions and investment, despite views of overregulation, a tepid economy and a decline in approval of the Affordable Care Act, according to an exclusive study released by CIT Group Inc. cit.com, a provider of financing and advisory services to small businesses and...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "PESTLE Analysis of Austria 2012" report to its offerings. Austria is a landlocked country located in Central Europe, bordering European countries such as Hungary, Slovakia, Germany, Slovenia, and Italy. Labor wages in Austria are also high affecting labor-intensive industries and the flow of FDI into the...
Itamar Medical has announced the appointment of Gilad Glick as the company CEO, effective July 1st 2013.. "Dov transformed Itamar-Medical from a medical technology company to a market leader in the diagnosis of sleep disorders and early detection of cardiovascular disease. Giora Yaron, joint Chairman of Itamar Medical.
PathCentral, a technology-enabled company dedicated to the success of the pathology community, introduced AP Anywhere, its bundled Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Information System technology offering. AP Anywhere is a web-based anatomic pathology LIS technology solution that integrates all of the critical components of a pathologist's day-to-day...
"Elekta is very grateful for Akbar Seddigh's board leadership over the past 14 years. Akbar's guidance and his competence in medical technology and industrial expertise as well as his entrepreneurial spirit have contributed strongly to Elekta's development and success, "said Laurent Leksell. Tomas Puusepp, who has worked in senior positions at Elekta since...
Fitch Ratings has assigned an' AA+' rating to the following Orange County, Florida bonds:. --$41.4 million public service tax refunding revenue bonds, series 2013;. --$55.6 million outstanding PST revenue bonds at' AA+';.
The U.S. Army issued the following news:. A team of nine individuals from multiple portfolios across the U.S. Army Public Health Command recently completed a mission in a deployed environment more than 6,000 miles away from home. The team deployed to Shuaiba Port, Kuwait, Feb. 4--17, to complete routine maintenance of the Mobile Ambient Air Monitoring Station, a...
KAMPALA, Republic of Uganda, May 23, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Waterfund LLC and IBM today announced that they have signed an agreement with the Ministry of Water and Environment of the Republic of Uganda that makes the country the first in Africa to become a member of the pioneering Water Cost Index.. Waterfund, with IBM acting as calculation agent, will work with the...
Foundation Financial Group announced the recent expansion of the company’ s Marketing Division. “I am very excited to welcome our new staff members to the FFG family,” said Foundation Financial Group Vice President of Marketing, Jessica Gueterman.“ When the opportunity arose for hiring more employees, we were delighted to find compatible, enthusiastic...
Malawi President Joyce Banda met the first point on her austerity plan, selling the presidential jet at auction for $15 million, officials said. The winning bid for the 14- passenger, French-made Dassault Falcon 900- EX aircraft was made by Bohnox Enterprise Ltd. of the Virgin Islands, which paid $5 million less than the plane's market value, set at $20 million,...
On May 16, 2012, LifeHealthPro reported that, with funerals costing $6,500 or more on average, a funeral concierge can help families negotiate lower costs for all aspects of a funeral, among other benefits. Funeral Financials announces their top 3 reasons to hire a funeral concierge. With the average household income in the U.S. having dropped 7.3 percent from...
May 22-- A fire destroyed the Sugar Shack espresso stand on Lake Otis Parkway near East 47th Avenue early Wednesday morning, the Anchorage Fire Department said. The AFD received an initial call about the fire at 4:04 a.m. on Wednesday, said spokesman Al Tamagni. The Loyds, who own another Sugar Shack location on Fifth Avenue near Karluk Street, said their...
In addition, the board will discuss procedures for filling the school board slot vacated by former chairman Ed Jamison, who resigned May 13 in the midst of an emotional meeting. On Tuesday afternoon, supervisors voted 6-1 to add $300,000 to its previous contribution to the school division of about $31.6 million for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
Holladay, who graduated in 1987 from Athens State University when it was known as Athens State College, is the principal of Oxford High School and the director of alternative programs and athletics for Oxford City Schools. He has been an educator for 41 years and will officially retire July 1, after 10 years at the helm of the Athens system. Holladay's Oxford City...
MADISON- A Madison man shot and killed by police last week after allegedly charging at them with a sword had a history of mental illness, the Dane County Sheriff's Office said. Brent E. Brozek, 43, was taken to mental health facilities in 2004 and 2008 as part of court-ordered commitments, sheriff's spokeswoman Elise Schaffer told the Wisconsin State Journal.
SPRINGFIELD- A plan to expand Medicaid coverage for low-income adults without children squeaked through an Illinois House committee Tuesday despite scrutiny over a last-minute amendment that would give more flexibility to mental health institutions. The Human Services Committee voted, 8-6, in favor of the expansion, which is part of President Barack...
WASHINGTON- The Senate voted Tuesday to keep a $400 million annual cut- or roughly a half of 1 percent- to the food stamp program as part of a major five-year farm bill. The House and Senate have differed sharply on how much the domestic food aid should be cut, with the House version of the farm bill proposing to cut five times more than the Senate bill and change...
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May 21-- WEST HAVEN-- The West Haven Housing Authority has a new contract with its unionized employees, after negotiations that were interrupted by a federal investigation last August and resumed earlier this year. The old agreement expired in April 2012, which means the new three-year pact is retroactive to that date, according to Interim Executive Director...
May 22-- The sound of running water made a whisper of Kelly Johnson's sobs as he lifted his head from the creek bed two years ago. But today, Johnson rests his head on a pillow thanks to Hope's Village of SLO. Founded in 2011 by Becky Jorgeson, Hope's Village of SLO is an organization that is working to combat homelessness throughout San Luis Obispo County.
On Wednesday, days of pent-up desire to help a tornado-ravaged community was unleashed at the Moore Cemetery. Among them was Angela Lindsey of Midwest City, a 1986 graduate of Moore High School who returned to help her hometown on Wednesday. Also there was Connie Carpenter of Guthrie, a 1981 Moore High School graduate.
May 23-- Mohammad Fareed remembers the kindness that people showed him and his family when he came to the United States for a medical residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Fareed, who has long volunteered at free clinics in the Milwaukee area, is among the volunteer doctors at the Muslim Community and Health Center of Wisconsin. The clinic provides care...
May 22-- CORRECTION: May 22, 2013. Projections estimate Stockton's public employee pensions will account for up to 52.9 percent of public safety payroll and 30.6 percent of miscellaneous employee payroll by 2020. Incorrect information was included in the print and initial online versions of this story. Stockton Safe Streets, hold a highly charged debate.
May 22-- The Cleburne Rotary Club will conduct its third annual Rotary's Ragin' Roundup fundraiser and community celebration from 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Cleburne Conference Center at 1501 W. Henderson St.. The event, a fish fry for the Cleburne and Johnson County area, includes a 2013 Harley-Davidson 883 Iron motorcycle raffle, an iPad and 39- inch TV raffle, bounce...
May 22-- "I just want people to know we are here," Renee Self said Tuesday morning, almost a week after an EF-3 tornado ripped through the Westlake Mobile Home Park where she lives on Farm-to-Market Road 1434 outside Cleburne. The Jameses and their 7- year-old son, Jacob, are staying with their friends, Kristina and Chris Fagan, who live in a small cabin at Westlake.
May 22-- The doctor shareholders of Madison- based Dean Health System late Tuesday approved a merger with St. Louis- based SSM Health Care, owner of St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. More than 97 percent of the shareholders voted for the deal, announced last month, under which Dean would become a for-profit, secular subsidiary of nonprofit, Catholic-run SSM.
Brian Gallagher has a joint faculty appointment in both the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and the Marshall University School of Pharmacy. He began his duties with Marshall Health on March 29. Gallagher graduated from West Virginia University in 1981 with a B.S. in pharmacy and received his law degree from Wake Forest University in 1984. He is admitted to the...
May 22-- CHARLESTON, W.Va.-- The board that runs Yeager Airport is planning budget cuts, including possible layoffs, because of the passenger decline that resulted from the loss of an Orlando flight. Losing the Orlando flight caused the number of passengers using Yeager Airport to drop by about 20,000 from last year to this year. The flight was cut after Southwest...
May 23-- Jeff Overby joined Howard West's coaching staff at Reynolds just as the Demons were embarking on a run of three NCHSAA 4- A state basketball championships. Overby-- a son of the late Gene Overby, a longtime sportscaster in Winston-Salem who died in 1989-- has been a fixture at West's side, starting with the 1997-98 season at Reynolds and continuing for the last...
Nothing huge: a small, hyperlocal charity that he would call " The Teaberry Fund"-- an homage to his family's ancestral acreage off a road by that name near Lansing. Plenty hard, it turns out, once the IRS got involved. Weaver got the ball rolling in January 2012 when he incorporated The Teaberry Fund as a nonprofit organization.
Harry Reid, D- Nev., issued the following news release:. Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding the agriculture jobs bill and the lack of progress on the budget. In an effort to expedite the floor process, the committee even included many of the amendments that were adopted last year, when the Senate considered and passed a farm bill.
Jan Brewer led a lively "pep rally" for Medicaid expansion at Tucson Medical Center this morning, drawing cheers, shouts of support and a standing ovation from about 250 local healthcare executives, business leaders and regular citizens. Without the expansion, about 60,000 Arizonans now enrolled in Medicaid will immediately lose health coverage at the end of...
May 22-- DAYTON-- Of course a dog's bite is worse than it's bark, and in the middle of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, that's not good for Dayton area mail carriers. A 2012 study done in conjunction with the American Veterinary Medical Association, the U.S. Postal Service and State Farm Insurance, ranks Ohio fourth on the list of most dog bites that end in insurance...
The fourth annual Dash 4 Trash and the Trashy Ribs and Blues Festival are back and while both events usually share one Saturday, this year they'll be split among two to accommodate Orange County High School's graduation. "There's going to be so many people in town with graduation that we felt it best to separate the two events as a courtesy to those families...
May 17-- The Cloquet School Board voted to spend just over $147,000 to fund the new Industrial Technology Department at its Monday night meeting. CHS Principal Warren Peterson said he was heartened by what he believes will be the new program's quality relative to other districts. The board also considered a proposal from Superintendent Ken Scarbrough to raise...
May 17-- It's about hope and education, Ginger Spiess said. That's why the Carlton County Local Advisory Council hosted a conference on mental illness last Thursday at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College. "A lot of people want to learn about recovery," said Spiess, who serves on the advisory council and is supervisor of the Outreach Center in Cloquet.
In the opener of the 4 A tournament at Sprinker Recreation Center in Parkland, Gig Harbor waged a terrific battle with the Tahoma Bears. In the end, Gig Harbor's offense was the difference-maker. In the seventh inning, Aubrey Lindberg ripped a double to the gap in right field to score Tess Parker, and Anna Overland put some insurance in the scoreboard with a two-run...
May 22-- State Medical Examiner's Office releases names of Oklahomans who died in Moore tornado. MOORE-- President Barack Obama plans to visit Oklahoma on Sunday to meet with those affected by Monday's tornado. Authorities said early Wednesday that they do not expect to find additional survivors of the EF5 tornado that struck Moore and that the task has now...
Her husband, Brett Parker, is charged with two counts of murder for her death and the death of Bryan Capnerhurst, his sports betting clerk. Staples predicted that there would be no way for Brett Parker to keep Tammy Parker's life insurance benefit, 401 K accounts or any other money once a federal audit began. He also said even if Brett Parker was found not guilty of...
May 22-- A Wesley Chapel woman was arrested Tuesday and charged with stealing more than $3,000 from a middle school Parent Teacher Student Association account for her own use. Between Feb. 1, 2012 and Feb. 28 of this year, Jocelyn Ann Severson, 49, 8933 McKendree Road, while serving as the Weightman Middle School PTSA treasurer, took at least $3,928 from the account to...
The newly named Iowa Health and Wellness Plan contains elements that meets the desires of legislative Democrats to cover Iowans who have yearly incomes of up to $15,300 by providing a premium subsidy paid for with federal funds and the Branstad-led GOP approach for Iowans earning less than $11,000 annually who will be eligible for the same benefits...
Motorists will have to slow down while driving through the cities of Lima and Findlay, though. It runs from the Blue Lick Road exit at mile marker 130, just north of Lima in Allen County, down to mile marker 117, just south of the Cridersville exit in Auglaize County. The revised speed limit to 70 applies from an area from just outside of Toledo south until just north...
May 22-- NORTH MANKATO-- As a group, local and state manufacturers are a bit less enthusiastic about the economic direction and future of Minnesota, are worried most about health care and the Affordable Care Act, don't expect to raise wages much in the coming year and are having trouble finding qualified workers. Kill, president of Enterprise Minnesota, said...
May 22-- As a physician and Alabama's governor, Robert Bentley shouldn't need a reminder about how important Medicaid is to the state's residents. Hank Sanders, D- Selma, wrote in The Star earlier this month, that Medicaid expansion would cover an additional 250,000 to 300,000 Alabamians. This week, the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a research and...
iSoftStone Holdings Limited, a leading China- based Global IT services provider, today joined CIOs and senior IT executives from around the world as a featured sponsor at the tenth annual 2013 MIT Sloan CIO Symposium at Kresge Auditorium in MIT. The portfolio of speakers includes more than 50 presenters from a wide range of industries, as well as leading...
May 22-- ROCKLAND, Maine-- A car crash almost three years ago that claimed the lives of three people, including two Rockland students, was the impetus for a mock fatal accident Wednesday morning on the grounds of Oceanside High School East. Senior Danielle Bedard said she knew one of the teenage girls killed in the November 2010 crash in Hope. Oceanside East health...
Paul LePage's administration said Wednesday that his veto pen is at the ready in anticipation of final passage of a controversial and long-debated bill that links Democrats' plan to expand Medicaid eligibility with his proposal to repay Maine hospitals millions in past debt. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Kenneth Fredette, R- Newport, is attempting to do...
WYSOX TOWNSHIP- Businessman William W. Them on Tuesday won the Republican nomination for a six-year township supervisor seat, while salesman Kenneth Whipp won the Democratic nomination for the position. Them, who appeared on the GOP ballot, received 105 votes from registered Republicans, while Whipp, who ran as a write-in candidate, received 77 votes from...
May 21-- ENID, Okla.-- City commission approval Tuesday of a plan to give nearly $1 million in tax rebates to Hunt Properties for redevelopment of the old Homeland store came over the protests of the vice president of the company redeveloping Oakwood Mall. The city agreement with Hunt Properties calls for a tax rebate of $950,000 when new stores in the Homeland...
May 22-- The executive director of Alabama's Peanut Producers said Monday that American peanut farmers will be able to remain competitive in the global market despite expected changes if a new Farm Bill is passed later this year. The U.S. Senate is currently debating its version of the $100 billion bill, which eliminates direct payments to peanut farmers, but...
May 22-- A group of 14 parcels covering 91 acres will be sought for expansion of the county landfill, the Flathead County commissioners have decided. The property collectively is appraised at about $3.3 million. The other parcel was a 523- acre site west of the landfill owned by Hank and Lacy Galpin of Sky-Air Enterprises.
May 22-- JANESVILLE-- A Janesville School Board committee on Tuesday asked the administration to look into offering health insurance to employees' domestic partners. DiStefano, who is not a member of the committee, originated the proposal, so he was asked to present it at the meeting of the finance/buildings and grounds committee at Jackson Elementary School.
The Brownsboro Bearette Softball Camp is set for June 4-7 at the Brownsboro High School Field on the campus of Brownsboro High School. Cost is $35 per camper. The 2013 Bear Baseball Camp will be held from June 24-27 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The camp is for youths six years old through incoming ninth graders.
May 18-- DARLINGTON, S.C.-- Defendant Claudette Hulsey showed no visible signs of emotion when jurors found her guilty on all counts Saturday afternoon following a weeklong arson and fraud trial tied to a 2011 fire at her Jack Be Nimble children's clothing boutique in downtown Hartsville. Judge Thomas Cooper then sentenced Hulsey to spend 36 months in prison for...
May 21-- WASHINGTON-- Dressed in a bright green jumpsuit and escorted by members of the Daviess County Sheriff's Department, Corey Mitchell Lyons, 23, entered the court room, and sat hunched over a table with his family sitting behind. Nearly two years after four-month-old Levi Lyons died of blunt force trauma to the head, his father, Corey, was sentenced to 65 years in...
May 22-- WASHINGTON-- Daviess County and the city of Washington were hit hard by storms that passed through the area Tuesday morning. Susan Leighty, owner of Daily's Furniture 208 E. Main St., said she received a call about damage to her building around 3 a.m.. Compared to what Oklahoma has been through, this was nothing, ".
May 22-- NEWBERRY COUNTY-- In the midst of budget season for the upcoming fiscal year, six people spoke during the public forum at Monday night's Newberry County School Board meeting. The speakers included five parents and a student involved with the Mid-Carolina High School band. Barry Harmon, vice president of the Mid-Carolina band booster club, said band...
Mike Smyth captured the attention of the Newberry Business Alliance with an image of a wound from a serviceman overseas. He then explained that is not what he and his staff do at the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medical Center with the Newberry County Memorial Hospital, located right behind the hospital. He also said those who have the hyperbaric treatment must...
Standing, from left, are Cody Beamer, Jake Dillon, Nathan Snow, Ryan Gravley, Taylor Case and Josh Underwood. Standing, from left, are Cody Beamer, Jake Dillon, Nathan Snow, Ryan Gravley, Taylor Case and Josh Underwood. Abingdon took advantage of three unearned runs and Cody Hahn pitched 4.2 scoreless innings of relief as the Falcons defeated Carroll County 5-2 Friday...
May 20-- Unless something changes in the next few weeks, Rockingham County will keep its 69.6 cent tax rate for the next year. Maintaining the tax rate was part of the budget presentation County Manager Lance Metzler and his staff gave May 15 through 17 in a series of meetings with the county commission. Those additional expenses would be paid for through a 5 percent...
May 16-- The Uptown Wadesboro, Inc., board discussed finances and events for the year at its regular monthly meeting on May 14. The board grants renovation grants for local businesses for exterior and interior improvements, though the interior grant account currently has a balance of $0.00. Some examples of recent facade grant recipients include the...
Arnot's celebratory summit falls only weeks after the 50 th Anniversary of the historic 1963 expedition outfitted by Eddie Bauer that marked the first American summit of the mountain by Jim Whittaker and his Sherpa partner, Nawang Gombu, and later by Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld via the West Ridge. "Eddie Bauer has a rich history on Everest.
MOORE, Okla.-- The tornado that ripped through an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the first detailed account of the devastation. As response teams transitioned into cleanup and recovery, Oklahoma City Mayor...
May 22-- The Village of Tinley Park has settled a federal lawsuit filed by the village's K-9 handler in 2011, court records show. Tinley Park agreed to pay K-9 officer Bob Diorio $40,000 to settle the lawsuit, according to the confidential settlement agreement obtained via Freedom of Information Act request. At the time of the initial filing, Diorio made $83,000 a...
May 22-- NORMAN-- Ninia Lay spent more than two hours Monday under a pile of rubble that used to be her home, struggling to breathe and praying she would survive. Lay, 48, was one of about 160 people who had taken refuge by Tuesday afternoon at the University of Oklahoma after being displaced by the tornado that swept through Moore. OU President David Boren announced...
Aflac Inc. fell$. 51 or. 9 percent, to $55.33. American International Group fell$. 65 or 1.4 percent, to $44.31. MBIA fell$. 18 or 1.2 percent, to $14.62.
By Airman Megan Friedl, 375th AMW/PA. SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill.-- Memorial Day to Labor Day, known as the Critical Days of Summer, is the time of year when people see an increase in mishaps as they get out to enjoy the warm weather. Jermaine Goodman, 375th Safety Office, ground safety technician.
Contacts: Jeff Emerson; David Popp 226-2467. WASHINGTON- Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling today announced new subcommittee assignments for two members of the committee-- Rep. Jim Renacci left the committee in February for a seat on the House Ways and Means Committee.
House Committee on Small Business. The economy here in Kansas is sluggish at best. Kraus Electric LLC is in the electric generator and pump business.
Congress responded by passing a bill to ease the burden on travelers, but the bill did nothing to mitigate the impact of the sequester on those suffering the most from its effects. When we pass piecemeal, band-aid fixes to the sequester, we leave people behind, including cancer patients, low-income children attending Head Start, and seniors relying on Meals on...
'These continued threats to use the nuclear option point to the Majority's own culture of intimidation here in the Senate. Their view is that you had better confirm the people we want, when we want them, or we'll break the rules of the Senate to change the rules so you can't stop us. WASHINGTON, D.C.- U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following...
5/ 22/ 2013- MOUNT EVEREST CAMP 2, Nepal-- A group of Airmen with the Air Force Seven Summits team reached the highest point of the world, Mount Everest just after 5 a.m. local time May 19. Rob Marshall, a CV-22 Osprey acceptance pilot from Mercer Island, Wash., currently stationed at Bell Helicopter in Amarillo, Texas. Marshall Klitzke, a KC-135R pilot from Lemmon, S.D.,...
May 22-- The parent corporation of Lake Shore Health Care Center in Irving and Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk is cutting staff levels in an attempt to rein in the rising costs of providing care while eliminating duplication of services. Lake Erie Regional Health System of New York is not releasing details on the number of employees affected, nor is it saying...
Nearly 50,000 veterans appeals were received by the Board of Veterans’ Appeals in fiscal year 2012, with even more— 54,033— expected by fiscal year-end 2013. However, veterans may find themselves waiting longer for a decision as the agency reports reduced decisions and a reduced workforce, according to Allsup, which provides veterans disability appeal...
The clock is ticking on the possible ban on anchoring by the United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club. And two of the last three Players champions, Matt Kuchar last year and Tim Clark in 2010, have won with putters longer than conventional. The USGA and the R&A proposed a ban on anchoring last December, and gave the other governing bodies of...
Travis Cummings, a Republican freshman from Orange Park, was the sponsor of the House's controversial health care expansion reform package. Mia Jones, D- Jacksonville, helped lead the charge for House Democrats. John Thrasher, R- St. Augustine, the area's most senior state elected official, snagged millions for the St. Johns River and helped work behind the scenes to...
Send news- related tips to Times-Union suburban writer Jim Schoettler at jim.schoettler@jacksonville.com or 359-4385. FERNANDINA BEACHSTREET PERFORMER AMENDMENT HEARING DELAYEDA controversial amendment to the city's street performer ordinance appears to be on life support after the City Commission Tuesday delayed a second public hearing and...
May 22-- New Bern is considering several major capital projects in the future that, if approved, could take a year to several years to complete. Budget deliberations continue at 6 p.m. Thursday in City Hall. Keith Fiaschetti, New Bern finance director, briefed aldermen on the projects, which include merging the city's computer network with the police department...
Bristow Group Inc. today reported net income for the March 2013 quarter of $40.4 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, compared to net income of $14.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in the same period a year ago. Adjusted net income, which excludes special items and asset disposition effects, was $36.7 million, or $1.01 per diluted share, for the March 2013...
Amgen today announced voting results from the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders, held in Westlake Village, Calif. The director nominees David Baltimore, Frank J. Biondi, Jr., Robert A. Bradway, Francois de Carbonnel, Vance D. Coffman, Robert A. Eckert, Rebecca M. Henderson, Frank C. Herringer, Tyler Jacks, Gilbert S. Omenn, Judith C. Pelham, Leonard D. Schaeffer and...
Shorai Inc., a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of prismatic cell, lithium iron phosphate power sports batteries, has announced a new addition to its executive team, naming James McCormick as the company's new President and CEO. In his most recent position, McCormick helped with the consolidation of Crossing Automation and Asyst...
We are a company engaged in the exploration and development of a large, high-quality potash deposit located in the Holbrook Basin of eastern Arizona, which we refer to as the Holbrook Project. We hold our interest in and control the Holbrook Project through our 100% owned subsidiary, American West Potash, or AWP. Our strategy is to increase shareholder value...
We are a company engaged in the exploration and development of a large, high-quality potash deposit located in the Holbrook Basin of eastern Arizona, which we refer to as the Holbrook Project. We hold an interest in and control the Holbrook Project through our 50% ownership of our subsidiary, AWP. On May 30, 2012 we signed an agreement to purchase the remaining 50%...
We are a development stage company engaged in the exploration, development and mining of potash in the Holbrook Basin of eastern Arizona. For the year ended March 31, 2012 and from August 5, 2010 to March 31, 2012, the Company had no revenue. Exploration expense for the year and cumulative period ended March 31, 2012 totaled $4,954,383 and $5,600,289,...
May 22-- Damage from the deadly tornado that struck Moore on Monday could surpass $2 billion in insured losses, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak estimated Wednesday. Doak said it is possible the Moore tornado could be worse than the one that struck Joplin, Mo., about two years ago, causing more than $2 billion in insured losses. That twister left a smaller...
During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we spent approximately $7.3 million on capital expenditures, before divestitures, to support our business plan. We also completed two carryover wells that were drilled in 2012. We drilled three gross and completed one gross operated well in the Texas Gulf Coast area, drilled and completed one gross non-operated...
We will clearly benefit from enhanced contributions from him in his new role,” said Alec Cunningham, WellCare’ s CEO.“ Chuck provided effective leadership at a critical time for WellCare. Gallitano has been a WellCare director since 2009. He has been president of Tucker Advisors, Inc., a private investment firm, since 2002. Gallitano served as the chairman and CEO...
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa-- American Samoa plans to take away frequent flier miles from government workers who travel on behalf of the U.S. territory and use the loyalty points to help medical patients and students travel off the islands when necessary. Hawaiian Airlines agreed to the plan that takes effect on June 1, American Samoa Gov. American Samoa, made up of...
This Quarterly Report on Form 10- Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27 A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections. Forward-looking statements are based on our management's beliefs and...
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Corporate Governance/Nominating Committee, increased the number of directors on the Board from seven to eight and appointed Paris "Gary" G. Reece III as a Class II Director to fill the vacancy on the Board, with a term expiring in 2014. The Board determined that Mr. Reece...
Santa Clara County, Calif., agreed to settle for $15 million a suit stemming from a car crash triggered by a police officer eating a hamburger while driving. Sheriff's Deputy Greg Markovic took his eyes off the road three times on Jan. 9, 2012, in San Jose-- once each for the burger, a stuck radio microphone and an accidentally switched-on light-- and struck a Honda driven...
We discuss expectations regarding our future performance, such as our business outlook, in our annual and quarterly reports, press releases, and other written and oral statements. These "forward-looking statements" are based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and our operating plans. They are inherently uncertain, and investors...
Brandon Phillips knocked in one run and scored another in the ninth inning Wednesday in boosting the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-4 win over the New York Mets. The decision gave the Reds a sweep of the three-game series in New York. Cincinnati went up 2-1 in the third on a two-run Votto home run only to have New York tie the score on Murphy's sacrifice fly in the fifth.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: 2013 COMPARED TO 2012. Airgas had net sales for the year ended March 31, 2013 of $5.0 billion compared to $4.7 billion for the year ended March 31, 2012, an increase of 4%. Total organic sales increased 3%, with hardgoods up 1% and gas and rent up 5%.
May 22-- Albert Ashwood, Oklahoma's director of emergency management, was surveying last weekend's tornado damage with Gov. Oklahoma has been especially hard-hit in recent years when it comes to natural disasters, and experts in emergency management say Ashwood's long experience and innovative thinking have helped ease those recoveries.
May 22-- The Chatham Area Transit Authority board on Tuesday approved increases to its fiscal year 2014 budget and millage rate in an expected move to help return the authority to a stable fiscal footing. CAT Executive Director Chad Reese said the tax increase is needed to offset accumulated debt, as well as increases in operating, insurance and fuel costs.
STATE LAw failing in autism fight. IN FEBRUARY 2011, Virginia enacted HB 1106, a law requiring insurance companies to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders. In Virginia, there are currently 387 board-certified behavior analysts and board-certified associate behavior analysts.
The following information is included in this document as a result of Expeditors' policy regarding public disclosure of corporate information. Actual future results and trends may differ materially from historical results or those projected in any forward-looking statements depending on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, changes in...
First Quarter Results Earnings per share for the first quarter ended May 4, 2013, increased 17% to $0.48 compared to $0.41 for the quarter ended April 28, 2012. First quarter operating income was $311.2 million compared to $293.2 million last year, and net income was $142.5 million compared to $124.6 million last year. Earnings Call Information Limited Brands...
In a new Thomson Reuters survey of U.S. accounting firms, 24 percent of respondents said their business clients are not fully aware of their potential exposure to penalties under aspects of the Affordable Care Act that take effect in 2014.. "The 20,000 pages of legislation outlines new obligations for employer-provided health plans," says Jim Reeves, vice...
Management believes that an understanding of these trends and drivers is important in order to understand our results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, as well as our future prospects. About Electronic Arts We develop, market, publish and distribute game software content and services that can be played by consumers on a variety of platforms, including...
Customers Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Customers Bank, today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of voting common stock. FBR Capital Markets& Co., Sterne, Agee& Leach, Inc., and Boenning& Scattergood, Inc. acted as the underwriters for the offering. A final prospectus supplement related to the offering has been...
PIRAEUS, Greece, May 22, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- NewLead Holdings Ltd. today announced that on May 16, 2013 it received a letter from the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC stating that the Company is not in compliance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5250 (c) because, as disclosed in the Company's Current Report on Form 6- K dated May 15, 2013, the Company did not timely file its Annual...
Greg Padilla of the Dare County Sheriff's Office plays soccer and kickball with Manteo Elementary School students while armed with a pistol, pepper spray and handcuffs. Shortly after 20 children were shot and killed in December at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School, Sheriff Doug Doughtie assigned officers including Padilla to work at elementary...
WHATEVER a jury decides in the fraud trial of officers and a customer of the now-defunct Bank of the Commonwealth, some of the dozens of properties left crumbling and vacant by the bank's failure and subsequent legal proceedings could finally escape limbo. Prosecutors argue that the spectacular 2011 collapse of the 40- year-old community bank, with more than...
May 22-- Heather Scholten used to get a deer-in-the-headlights look from just about everyone who heard her story. They couldn't understand how she could elect to remove both her breasts and her ovaries without ever being diagnosed with cancer. She felt her story was important to tell anyway.
The Wholesale Travel Agencies industry in Australia has faced periods of extreme volatility over the five years through 2012-13. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Ryan Lin,“ industry revenue has faced pressures from disruptive changes in the industry structure, giving rise to unprecedented competition from upstream and downstream markets”.
Online Insurance Marketplace has released a blog explaining the benefits of physical exercises for senior people! The best way to protect against such illnesses is to keep health up by exercising regularly. Having a strong and healthy heart lowers the risk of heart related issues, which is the main cause of death in the USA.
WARSAW, N.Y., May 22, 2013-- Financial Institutions, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per outstanding common share. The Company also announced dividends of $0.75 per share on Series A 3% preferred stock and $2.12 per share on series B-1 8.48% preferred stock. With approximately $2.8 billion in assets,...
May 22-- Coffeyville Resources Refining& Marketing has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at its Coffeyville refinery. Under a consent decree with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Wichita, the company agreed to a series of audits and reviews of its risk management procedures...
Shareholders of ProAssurance Corporation, acting at today's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, overwhelmingly re-elected three Board members, William J. Listwan, M.D., John J. McMahon, Jr., Esq., and W. Stancil Starnes, Esq., each to serve a three-year term ending at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2016. Each of the elected Directors received more than 92% of the...
It's a question fraught with emotional, financial and logistical problems, particularly in a city like Boston where more than half of the homes were built prior to 1939.. "Often the home is in need of repair, often family members live out of town and none of them have the time or the energy to fix-up the homestead for sale," notes a Boston HomeVestors franchisee, Mike...
ROSEMONT, Ill., May 22, 2013-- The Illinois Housing Development Authority presented Wintrust Mortgage with an award as the #1 IHDA Lender in Illinois for 2012. During the past year, Wintrust Mortgage funded 400 IHDA loans, which were originated by 61 different Loan Officers. Additionally, Jason Accola of Wintrust Mortgage was the #1 IHDA Loan Officer in Illinois...
Clarence V. Cuffee Library, 2726 Border Road. 410-7034.. Little Ladies Book club, for girls in grades 1-5. 3:30 p.m. Mondays. Clarence V. Cuffee Library, 2726 Border Road. 410-7034..
US Airways, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of US Airways Group, Inc., announced today that it priced an offering of Class C enhanced equipment trust certificates in the aggregate face amount of approximately $100 million. The Certificates have been offered under the Company's existing effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3 previously filed...
ANAHEIM, Calif., May 22, 2013-- Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc., announced today that net sales from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 ended May 4, 2013, were $169.8 million versus net sales from continuing operations of $162.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 ended April 28, 2012. On a GAAP basis, the Company reported a loss...
May 21-- WARRENSBURG-- The Western Missouri Medical Center board will vote Friday on building a three-story medical office building adjacent to the hospital. At a special board meeting Monday, Matt Jennings of HMN Architects said construction will cost about $8.4 million. Chief Financial Officer Terri Bradley said total project cost, with equipment and...
The Sierra Club, America's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, is partnering with One PacificCoast Bank, FSB, a community development bank, to offer a credit card that supports the organization’ s goals and rewards members. OPCB is a certified B Corporation and, like the Sierra Club, is concerned with environmental...
In response, House Democrats brought to the floor a bill that would ensure that obligations to federal deposit insurance, Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds, veteran's benefits and recovery from natural disasters be paid ahead of debt service to foreign bondholders. If the president, Senate and House are unable to reach an agreement to raise the debt...
Tad Agoglia of Lancaster has been rushing to the scene of large- scale disasters for six years. As of Tuesday afternoon, rescuers had not found anyone alive in the mangled remains of the building, said Agoglia, founder of the First Response Team of America, which is based in Lancaster city. The storm was part of a deadly outbreak of at least 28 twisters in Oklahoma,...
Earlier this month, the government released a list of 2011 hospital charges and Medicare payments for common procedures at 3,300 hospitals, including hospitals here. For example, joint replacement ranges from $5,000 in Ada, Okla., to $223,000 in Monterey Park, Calif.. At Lancaster Regional Medical Center in Lancaster city, major joint replacement surgery costs...
Royal Financial, Inc., incorporated under the laws of Delaware on December 15, 2004, for the purpose of serving as the holding company of Royal Savings Bank, announced earnings for the nine months ended March 31, 2013. For the nine months ended March 31, 2013, the Company reported net income of $417,000, or $0.17 per common share, compared to a net loss of $342,000, or...
MADISON, Wis.-- Unemployment rates improved in nearly all 72 Wisconsin counties last month. The state Department of Workforce Development said Wednesday that unemployment got worse in April in Calumet, Menominee and Price counties, and stayed the same in Iron and Langlade counties. The highest unemployment rate was in Menominee County, at 15.6 percent.
BELMAR, N.J.-- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, whose own state was beset first by a major storm last year and then by squabbling in Congress over disaster aid, said Wednesday that Oklahoma's tornado victims deserve "swift and immediate" help and that this is "not a time for political retribution." Last October, Superstorm Sandy ravaged the Eastern Seaboard and zeroed in...
Malawi President Joyce Banda met the first point on her austerity plan, selling the presidential jet for $15 million, officials said. The winning bid for the 14- passenger French-made Dassault Falcon 900- EX aircraft was made by Bohnox Enterprise Limited of Virgin Islands, which paid $5 million less than the plane's market value, set by the United States at $20...
AARP and its members are committed to helping those in need. AARP and AARP Foundation will match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $250,000, assuring up to $500,000 in aid once the match is met through contributions. The matching program will be administered through AARP Foundation.
Allstate has long been a leader in disaster response, creating one of the first dedicated catastrophe teams in the industry in the 1990' s. With the addition of the Catastrophe Response Teams Allstate will be able to assist customers even quicker in the most impacted areas. "The addition of the Catastrophe Response Teams compliments our established claim...
Mr. Page specializes in health care law, corporate law and commercial transactions. Mr. Page is a retired United States Air Force Colonel and has written three novels under the pen name of " Jeffrey Baldwin". Mr. Page received his BA from Princeton University, and his JD from the University of Michigan Law School.
May 22-- A weak domestic economy has encouraged a sharp rise in the number of Connecticut companies that are seeking markets overseas, according to a survey released today by the Connecticut Business& Industry Association. North America and western Europe continue to be the top two regions for Connecticut exports, according to the survey.
May 22-- A loophole in California's upcoming health care overhaul could be exploited by families gaming the system or responding to hardship in a way that doctors say could leave a pile of unpaid bills. "I do think there's legitimacy to their concerns," said Diana Dooley, head of the state Health and Human Services Agency and a trustee of Covered California, which is...
In the wake of the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma earlier this week, The Chrysler Foundation, the charitable arm of Chrysler Group LLC, today announced that it will provide $100,000 to First Response Team of America, a nonprofit disaster relief organization which assists local first responders with rescues and also provides help with cleanup efforts.
Lear Capital is offering investors an exclusive retirement and savings opportunity with a $250 IRA Cash Bonus on qualifying IRA rollovers and/or new IRA precious metals accounts. The Lear Capital Precious Metals IRA allows investors to add tangible assets such as Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium to their retirement holdings. While the stock market has...
Office of the Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer. "Mr. Speaker, as the sequester's effects continue to place our economy and national security at risk, the news that 650,000 civilian defense workers will be forced to take unpaid leave ought to alarm all Americans who are concerned about our military readiness and national security. The best way to do that, of course, Mr....
Self-Regulatory Organizations; NYSE Arca, Inc.; Order Granting Approval of Proposed Rule Change, as Modified by Amendment No. 1 Thereto, To List and Trade the International Bear ETF Under NYSE Arca Equities Rule 8.600. On March 21, 2013, NYSE Arca, Inc. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Section 19 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934/ 1/...
-Coffeyville Resources Refining& Marketing has agreed to pay a $300,000 civil penalty to settle alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at its oil refinery in Coffeyville, Kan.. Under a consent decree lodged today in U.S. District Court in Wichita, Kan., CRRM must also perform a series of audits and reviews of its risk management procedures at the southeast Kansas...
As part of the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act, FDA has committed to standardizing REMS to better integrate them into, and reduce their burden to, the existing and evolving health care system. As part of the PDUFA commitments, FDA will also seek to develop evidence-based methodologies for assessing the effectiveness of REMS.
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, conducts a preclearance consultation program to provide the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing collections of information in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
SUMMARY: The Department of Labor, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed and continuing collections of information. The Employee Benefits Security Administration is soliciting comments on the proposed extension of the information collection...
MR. CARNEY: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. As you heard from the President, his thoughts and prayers are with the people of Oklahoma as they continue to respond and recover from devastating tornadoes and severe weather. Last night the President approved a major disaster declaration for Oklahoma, making federal funding available to support affected...
FDIC Consumer Newsletter Features Tips on Banking in a High-Tech World. To help consumers learn more about banking in a high-tech world, the Spring 2013 issue of FDIC Consumer News features practical tips on how to reap the benefits and avoid potential problems. The FDIC newsletter offers tips for preventing or detecting card fraud and stresses the...
A sense of duty will make members of Boy Scout Troop 873 get up early Saturday morning, share cocoa and doughnuts with American Legion members, and then head out to get their sneakers wet in the morning dew of Glen Haven Memorial Park. It is part of their oath to honor those who served the nation by placing flags on the graves of veterans for Memorial Day.
May 22-- MAN-- Except for a meeting against each other in the Class A state baseball championship game a few years ago, Man and Moorefield high school don't have a whole lot of history playing one another on the athletic fields and courts. Man, riding an 11- game winning streak heading into the state tourney, is scheduled to take on Moorefield. Two-time defending Class A...
May 22-- The Scioto County Financial Planning and Supervision Commission met for the first time since February on Tuesday to consider a number of items including appropriating an additional $200,000 for various line items. That was the reason for the additional funds we had to have, "said Mike Crabtree, Chairman of the Scioto County Commissioners.
Council will also bring forward a charter amendment which would, if passed by voters in the November election, give members of City Council a raise, but eliminate them from the city's health insurance plan unless they wanted to pay for that premium out of their own pockets. Council members would get a raise from the current $600 a year to $5,000 and a raise from...
But the Republican's courting of out-of-state donors and conservatives, his plans to visit Iowa this week and his refusal to say whether he would serve out another full term if elected suggest he might be seeking a much bigger prize _ the presidency. Walker spent part of this week at fundraisers in Connecticut for the state Republican Party and in New York City...
May 22-- As the Minnesota Legislature ends what could be a historic session, local legislators are mostly pleased with the decisions made that, among other things, produced a $38.3 billion two-year spending plan that hikes taxes on top income earners and on cigarettes, and distributes hefty spending increases to public schools, freezes tuition at state...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Massachusetts. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- Sepaton, Marlborough, Mass., has been assigned a patent developed by six co-inventors for a "system and method for providing data driven de-duplication services." The co-inventors are Timmie G. Reiter, Westborough, Mass., Carey Jay McMaster, Stow, Mass.,...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Illinois. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- Walters Gardens, Zeeland, Mich., has been assigned a patent developed by Kevin A. Hurd, Chicago, for a "veronica plant named' Sweet Lullaby'." ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- SHC Direct, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., has been assigned a patent developed by Mark Horbal, Chicago, for a "...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in North Carolina. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- Bank of America, Charlotte, N.C., has been assigned a patent developed by sixteen co-inventors for a personal financial network. The co-inventors are Susan S. Thomas, Gastonia, N.C., William F. Borowski, Millbury, Mass., Kazi M. Ariff, Quincy, Mass., Carol A....
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Florida. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- Evolved Machines, Palo Alto, Calif., has been assigned a patent developed by Paul A. Rhodes, West Palm Beach, Fla., for an invariant object recognition. Written by Amal Ahmed; edited by Jaya Anand.
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Connecticut. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- International Business Machines, Armonk, N.Y., has been assigned a patent developed by four co-inventors for a "deduplication in network storage with data residence compliance." The co-inventors are Abhinay R. Nagpal, Maharashtra, India, Sandeep R....
Targeted News Service Targeted News Service. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Nevada. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- N. Caleb Avery, Seattle, has been assigned a patent developed by N. Caleb Avery, Incline Village, Nev., for a "method and system for optimal pricing and allocation for a set of contractual rights to be offered with...
Targeted News Service Targeted News Service. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Pennsylvania. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- Eggzack, Bethlehem, Pa., has been assigned a patent developed by Jon Scott Zaccagnino, Flemington, N.J., and Richard Victor Morrison Jr., Philadelphia, for a "local content management and distribution...
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in California. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- Microsoft, Redmond, Wash., has been assigned a patent developed by six co-inventors for a grammar compression. The co-inventors are Stelios Paparizos, San Jose, Calif., Christopher Walter Anderson, Redmond, Wash., Wei Liu, Bellevue, Wash., Ajay Nair, Redmond,...
Targeted News Service Targeted News Service. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Texas. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 22-- Global Dataguard, Addison, Texas, has been assigned a patent developed by Michael Stute, Plano, Texas, for "adaptive behavioral intrusion detection systems and methods."
According to a study of 1,000 billers released today by NACHA– The Electronic Payments Association, Direct Payment via ACH is the leading method consumers use to pay their bills. The study found that the great majority of billers– more than three-quarters of those that offer electronic payment options– offer Direct Payment via ACH, and now, almost 50 percent of...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 22, 2013-- Changes in the way refiners get crude oil will keep prices volatile for the near future, according to speakers at INTL FCStone's Energy Outlook Conference, held in Kansas City May 9 and 10.. "There will be many changes as refiners find ways to gain access to less expensive crudes and more products are exported," summarized James Burr, vice...
May 22-- WAXHAW, N.C.-- Winning can be fundamental. Jay M. Robinson achieved a Bulldogs' softball first Tuesday night at Marvin Ridge, advancing to the state semifinals by holding off the Mavericks 3-2.. The final play was textbook execution, with pitcher Keleigh Romine backing up catcher Sam Grazier.
May 21-- While crews from Gator Dredging are still removing sand from Old Pass Lagoon, more money is needed to clear up another problem area. With a 6-0 vote, city leaders agreed to fund an additional $10,000 to remove between 600-800- cubic yards of sand from an area at the tip of Norriego Point where sand had shoaled into the channel. Councilwoman Sandy Trammell...
May 17-- Tucker Ellis connected for three hits to lead Cheney Insurance in a 14-8 win over Underground Inc. in the Real Skills Softball League at Morgan Sports Center in Destin. Tom Smith hit two doubles for three RBIs for Cheney, and Brantley Willis hit two singles. Steve Rivera tripled and hit three singles for three RBIs, and Jimmy Ross hit two doubles and two...
May 22-- TACOMA-- Playing in big games is nothing new for the Peninsula High fastpitch program, and when the Seahawks faced adversity on Friday, they responded the way coach Melissa Miller expects. After Mountain View rallied for two runs in the top of the seventh inning to tie the score, Peninsula needed only a handful of pitches to produce the game-winning run in the...
May 22-- TACOMA-- After they blew an eight-run lead against the Tahoma Bears, it would have been easy for the Gig Harbor Tides to let a victory slip from their grasp. Anna Overland and Aubrey Lindberg didn't let that happen. Lindberg hit an RBI double in the seventh inning, and Overland followed with a two-run home run to propel Gig Harbor to a 12-9 win over Tahoma on...
MILWAUKEE-- Ministry Health Care has announced plans to lay off about 225 to 250 employees, citing a drop in the number of patients and cuts in federal reimbursement levels. Ministry, which operates 15 hospitals and 47 clinics across Wisconsin, will make the cuts mainly through attrition and job eliminations, spokesman Geoffrey Huys said. Ministry Health Care...
MOORE, Okla. _ Dan Garland could feel the latch on the shelter door begin to turn in his hand. MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary official estimate announced Wednesday. FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe.
First Baptist Church of Moore, 301 NE 27, is the command center designated by the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Oklahoma- licensed insurance agents and adjusters need to get an ID card at the church to be able to access the disaster area, Insurance Commissioner John Doak said. According to the Insurance Information Institute, the May 3, 1999, tornado resulted in...
MOORE, Okla. _ Dan Garland could feel the latch on the shelter door begin to turn in his hand. Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion. MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary official estimate announced Wednesday.
FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe. ORLANDO, Fla. _ A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case early Wednesday after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife, officials said. UK official: London attack could be terror-related.
FBI: Man shot to death after becoming violent under questioning in Boston bombing probe UK official: Violent attack in London that killed 1 man could be terror related One block: How neighbors in Moore, Okla., watched as a tornado carved its deadly path Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion Syria's...
May 22-- ORANGE-- Leo Tolliver Jr. wants to see "Iron Man 3" this weekend. But after his dad lost pay taking part in a strike at UCI Medical Center on Tuesday, it might end up being a Redbox rental kind of weekend instead. The 13- year-old stood next to his dad on a grassy embankment outside the sprawling medical complex in Orange as striking workers with the American...
May 22-- CREEDMOOR-- The sterling mission of the Beddingfield High varsity softball team to repeat as the N.C. High School Athletic Association 2- A champion ended in the East Region semifinals-- or fourth round-- with a 6-4 loss to South Granville at its cozy facility Tuesday evening. Beddingfield, the Eastern Plains Conference queen for the fourth consecutive year,...
EVENT: Government Executive Media Group holds a briefing on "Security in the Cloud: FedRAMP's First Year." PARTICIPANTS: Matthew Goodrich, program manager of FedRAMP at the General Services Administration; Kevin Dulany, chief of the Risk Management Oversight Division of the Defense Department's DIAP Office of the Deputy CIO for Cybersecurity; Jennifer Gray,...
EVENT: Labor Department, Bureau of Labor Statistics releases Unemployment insurance claims for the week.
American Capital Energy& Infrastructure announced today that is has expanded its global investment team with two new members: Lisa Pinsley, Director of Africa Investments and Pol Mijares, Senior Associate. The company also appointed Peter Bird and Venu Nambiar as Senior Advisors. In addition, she served as Chief of Staff to the Afghan Minister of Finance...
No wonder, then, that a combination of outstanding results and a caring and compassionate attitude has made J. Shaffer Smith& Associates the place for a personal injury attorney Los Angeles residents turn to first. Whether you require the services of a Los Angeles brain injury attorney or need help following a serious dog bite involving an irresponsible owner,...
May 22-- MERIDIAN-- The following items were approved at Tuesday's meeting of the Meridian City Council:. --Order authorizing street lights at: 1004 15th St. and 13th Street, between 34th and 35th avenues. --Order accepting bid of Lyle Machinery for Skid-Steer Loader.
May 22-- The economy is growing moderately and employment has picked up recently, but growth continues to be held back by budget constraints, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke testified Wednesday. While the federal government provided substantial stimulus to the economy from 2009 to 2011, more recently budget slashing by the Congress also has been...
PITTSBURGH, May 22, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- United Lender Services, Corp a National Title Insurance, Settlement Services, and Appraisal Management Company announced it has expanded their services and is now licensed in the state of Texas. As a wholly owned subsidiary of USAA Real Estate Company, ULS offers a full suite of products and services that support all types of...
FBI: Man shot to death after becoming violent under questioning in Boston bombing probe UK official: Violent attack in London that killed 1 man could be terror related One block: How neighbors in Moore, Okla., watched as a tornado carved its deadly path Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion Sec'y of State...
MOORE, Okla.-- Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett says 12,000 to 13,000 homes were affected by the tornado that tore through a city suburb. The Oklahoma Insurance Department says the financial cost of the tornado could exceed $2 billion, because of the size and duration of the storm. The National Weather Service says the tornado was a top-of-the-scale EF5 twister...
Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion. MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary official estimate announced Wednesday. MOORE, Okla. _ Dan Garland could feel the latch on the shelter door begin to turn in his hand.
FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe. ORLANDO, Fla. _ A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities while being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case early Wednesday after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife, officials said. MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion,...
Arizona restaurant becomes poster child for dark side of online customer reviews FBI: Man shot to death after becoming violent under questioning in Boston bombing probe Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion One block: How neighbors in Moore, Okla., watched as a tornado carved its deadly path CEO...
May 22-- FORT WORTH-- The city is considering withdrawing "extended leave" pay for a police officer who remains paralyzed after being shot on the job more than 10 years ago, a move that would effectively force her into medical retirement and pare what she makes today, the officer and the president of the Fort Worth Police Officers Association said Tuesday.
MINNEAPOLIS AND NEW YORK, May 22, 2013/ PRNewswire/- Royal Bank of Canada today announced a $50,000 donation by the RBC Foundation USA, a charitable entity funded jointly by the bank's Capital Markets and Wealth Management businesses in the U.S., to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to support the relief and humanitarian efforts in Oklahoma.
FBI: Man shot to death after becoming violent under questioning in Boston bombing probe Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion One block: How neighbors in Moore, Okla., watched as a tornado carved its deadly path CEO compensation from stock keeps growing as companies respond to shareholder activists...
NEW YORK-- Target Corp. reported a 29 percent drop in first-quarter profit as unusually cool spring weather and financial pressures chilled customers' appetite for spending. Target is the latest in a string of companies including rival Wal-Mart Stores Inc. that say bad weather and financial pressures like the higher payroll tax have squeezed business in the...
Aflac Inc. rose$. 68 or 1.2 percent, to $56.52. American International Group rose$. 53 or 1.2 percent, to $45.49. MBIA rose$. 10 or. 7 percent, to $14.90.
WASHINGTON-- The Senate on Wednesday rejected a Republican bid to turn the federal food stamp program over to the states. The current program, known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is administered by the Agriculture Department and federal dollars are unlimited as long as recipients qualify. The Senate rejected the amendment 60-36..
Richard Fenning, CEO of Control Risks, and Bob Tarun, Partner at Baker& McKenzie, will discuss how organisations can manage the threat of corrupt practice, comply with anti-corruption legislation, create robust anti-corruption initiatives and remain competitive and successful. Richard Fenning commented;“ In our experience, organisations are generally...
Officials: Man lunged at FBI agent with knife while being questioned about Boston bombings Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion One block: How neighbors in Moore, Okla., watched as a tornado carved its deadly path CEO compensation from stock keeps growing as companies respond to shareholder activists...
Officials: Suspect lunged at FBI agent with knife. BOSTON _ Law enforcement officials say a man was shot while he was being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case after he lunged at an FBI agent with a knife. MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary official...
"I don't think a lot of people actually know we have a city auditor or what the city auditor does," said Cathy Criswell, a former employee of the Auditor's Office who is now seeking its top post. Criswell and state auditor official Josh Lewis are challenging incumbent City Auditor Clift Richards for a one-year term that begins in December. But most importantly, it's...
May 22-- State Medical Examiner's Office releases names of Oklahomans who died in Moore tornado. MOORE-- Authorities do not expect to find additional survivors of Monday's tornado that struck Moore and the task has now turned toward recovery Wednesday as the death toll remained at 24.. The state Medical Examiner's Office has released a partial list of names of...
National Weather Service officials said the tornado had winds estimated between 200 and 210 mph and cut a path of destruction more than 17 miles long and more than a mile wide through the city. First responders rescued 101 people who were trapped in storm shelters and under debris, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol said. The names of the dead had not been officially...
May 22-- JUST HOURS before dawn on May 14, Jackie Underwood's three daughters held her in their arms as the cancer stole the last breath from her broken body. For many days before, and almost every day since, her children-- Makia Underwood, 32, Zakia Clark, 29, and Tasha Clark, 27-- have worn hats and shirts that read "FCANCER," with the "C" in "F" replaced by a...
ISELIN, N.J., May 22, 2013-- Record revenues, investments in critical infrastructure, enhanced emergency response planning, risk management and turnkey renewable energy services were among the topics discussed by officers at Middlesex Water Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held at its corporate headquarters on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Fordham University’ s Gabelli School of Business announces the results of the first student-initiated alternative investments survey, revealing the habits and beliefs of individual investors related to real estate, hedge funds and private equity investing. As part of the recently launched alternative investments program at the Gabelli School of...
MOORE, Okla. _ Dan Garland could feel the latch on the shelter door begin to turn in his hand. MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary official estimate announced Wednesday. Officials: Suspect lunged at FBI agent with knife.
Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion. MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary official estimate announced Wednesday. OKLAHOMA CITY _ Two infants were among the 24 people killed by the tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area this week, the Oklahoma...
FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe. Ibragim Todashev, a 27- year-old mixed martial arts fighter, was gunned down after turning violent during a meeting with an FBI agent and two Massachusetts state troopers, authorities said. MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a...
FBI: Man shot to death after becoming violent under questioning in Boston bombing probe Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion CEO compensation from stock keeps growing as companies respond to shareholder activists IRS official in center of targeting probe says she did nothing wrong, answers no...
That still leaves a gap between the JEA and the School Board, which increased its base salary offering from 2.07 percent in the first year to 3.09 percent, and from 2.09 percent in the second year to 3.06 percent. "The only change that the board has made is bringing up the salary," said Roger Haut, spokesman for the School Board, on Tuesday. JEA representatives objected...
May 22-- JANESVILLE-- A Janesville School Board committee on Tuesday asked the administration to look into offering health insurance to employees' domestic partners. "I think we need to finally treat all our employees more equally," said school board member David DiStefano. DiStefano, who is not a member of the committee, originated the proposal, so he was asked to...
FBI: Man shot to death after becoming violent under questioning in Boston bombing probe CEO compensation from stock keeps growing as companies respond to shareholder activists Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion IRS official in center of targeting probe says she did nothing wrong, answers no...
For the past 22 years, families of almost 10,000 children have turned to the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center, a not-for-profit clinic in Henrico County that charges for services based on a family's ability to pay. Former Hanover County Sheriff V. Stuart Cook led the dedication on behalf of the organization's board of directors, of which he has been a...
May 22-- Whatever a jury decides in the fraud trial of officers and a customer of the now-defunct Bank of the Commonwealth, some of the dozens of properties left crumbling and vacant by the bank's failure and subsequent legal proceedings could finally escape limbo. Prosecutors argue that the spectacular 2011 collapse of the 40- year-old community bank, with...
FBI: Man shot to death after becoming violent under questioning in Boston bombing probe CEO compensation from stock keeps growing as companies respond to shareholder activists Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion IRS official in center of targeting probe says she did nothing wrong, won't answer...
Todd Baiad, a partner with Bouhan Falligant, has been invited to join the prestigious Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. Baiad, an attorney with expertise in commercial litigation, has defended businesses in courtrooms all over the United States. On behalf of his clients, Baiad has been admitted to practice and handle matters in multiple...
FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe. Ibragim Todashev, a 27- year-old mixed martial arts fighter, was gunned down after turning violent during a meeting with an FBI agent and two Massachusetts state troopers, authorities said. Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion.
FBI: Man shot to death after becoming violent under questioning in Boston bombing probe CEO compensation from stock keeps growing as companies respond to shareholder activists Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion 2 infants among 10 children killed in Okla. tornado; state positively identifies 23 of...
Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion. MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary estimate announced Wednesday by the Oklahoma Insurance Department. OKLAHOMA CITY _ Two infants were among the 24 people killed by the tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma...
Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion. MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary estimate announced Wednesday by the Oklahoma Insurance Department. OKLAHOMA CITY _ The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says two infants are among 24 people killed by the...
The Phillies came to Florida with hopes of eclipsing. 500. After a 5-1 embarrassment, they must win the next two to secure a series victory against the National League's worst team. Four of Miami's 13 wins have come at the mercy of the Phillies. The Phillies' bats were shuttered by Alex Sanabia, owner of a 5.00 ERA before Monday.
Today, Center Forward announced it would hold an event Thursday, May 30 th, at the National Press Club to release a study on the Affordable Care Act's impact on insurance premiums. Participating in the event will be Doug Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum, former North Dakota Democratic Congressman Earl Pomeroy and Jim O'Connor of Milliman, Inc.,...
Boris Korotkin has served as senior vice president for American Realty Capital since January 2013 and previously served as vice president of American Realty Capital from its inception in April 2008 until December 2012. While serving at American Realty Capital since its inception, Mr. Korotkin has arranged and closed over $3.5 billion of corporate credit...
FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe. ORLANDO, Fla. _ The FBI is leaving open the question of who fired the fatal shot that killed a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe. The bureau initially said that an FBI agent fired the fatal shot when the man being interviewed, Ibragim Todashev, initiated a violent confrontation.
FBI: Man fatally shot after becoming violent under questioning in Boston bombing probe CEO compensation from stock keeps growing as companies respond to shareholder activists Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion 2 infants among 10 children killed in Okla. tornado; state positively identifies 23 of...
Oklahoma tornado damage could top $2 billion. MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary official estimate announced Wednesday. OKLAHOMA CITY _ The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says two infants are among 24 people killed by the tornado that ripped across the...
It has long been taken as gospel that attorney advertising drives down the cost of legal services. The Supreme Court assumed it when first permitting attorney advertising in the landmark First Amendment case, Bates v. And, in the decades following Bates, courts, commentators, the ABA, and the FTC have followed suit, frequently touting advertising's ability to cut...
If there is an animating imperative behind the Supreme Court's decision in Bell v. These limits are especially important in the context of strip searches, which, given the degree of invasion involved, the Supreme Court has placed within a "category of own demanding own specific suspicions. Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Court examined the constitutionality...
May 21-- Riverside entered Monday afternoon's South Jersey Group 1 first-round baseball game at Maple Shade as the underdog. The third time proved to be a charm, though, as No. 11 seed Riverside upset sixth-seeded Maple Shade, 3-1, in nine innings. The lead held until Maple Shade's Matt Lutz ripped a two-out double to score Ray Sivley.
1. On March 13, 2013, the Washington Department of Ecology filed its notice of amended water quality certification for the Spokane River Hydroelectric Project. The Spokane River Project is located on the Spokane River in Spokane, Lincoln, and Stevens Counties, Washington, and in Kootenai and Benewah Counties, Idaho. 3. On May 29, 2012, Avista Corporation, the...
May 22-- BURLINGTON-- The Burlington Fire Department will soon have more firefighters on duty for each shift after the agency trains new firefighters and changes its shift schedule this summer. Four newly-hired firefighters will start training June 3 and will be ready to work by the time the new schedule goes into effect at the end of July, City Administrator...
PeaceHealth, UW Medicine, Providence/ Swedish and Virginia Mason Medical Center have each submitted proposals to partner with the Skagit- area alliance. Island Hospital CEO Vincent Oliver said he couldn't comment until he learns more about the framework of the affiliation between PeaceHealth and UW Medicine. Skagit Valley Hospital CEO Gregg Davidson and...
May 22-- Lashay Crocker had been through 32 different foster homes and group homes by the time she was 18 years old. Eager to gain custody back of her infant daughter, she entered a group home run by Nancy Boone in Greenville, N.C., when she was 16 years old. Today, Crocker lives in Atlanta, Ga., is married to a man in the military, has two daughters and will begin nursing school...
MOORE, Okla. _ The cost of a massive tornado that battered an Oklahoma City suburb could be more than $2 billion, according to a preliminary estimate announced Wednesday by the Oklahoma Insurance Department. MOORE, Okla. _ With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students...
The bank will open a loan production office at 1187 N. Fraser St. in Georgetown in three to four weeks, with plans to expand it into a full-service branch this summer, pending needed approvals from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the S.C. State Board of Financial Institutions. Danny Siau will serve as senior vice president and Georgetown city executive,...
PITTSBURGH, May 22, 2013/ PRNewswire/-- Chambers of Commerce Service Corporation is pleased to announce that Penn National Insurance has declared an 11% dividend for the Chamber Choice Business Insurance program's first year, May 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012. Chamber member businesses that placed and retained their insurance coverage with Penn National...
May 22-- After a contentious, packed 2 1/ 2 hour City Council meeting several ordinances that would change city employees' benefits were held for three weeks to give the city and unions time to work out differences. The other actions include possible adoption of a Cumulative Capital Development Fund that would generate $1.1 million annually in revenue through an...
A couple of sophomores turned in the biggest plays as Covington held off Bath County 4-3 in the opener. Covington and James River will return to Casey Field to play 6 p.m. Thursday for the tournament championship. As for Bath County and Parry McCluer, each is finished for the year.
FBI: Man fatally shot after becoming violent under questioning in Boston bombing probe CEO compensation from stock keeps growing as companies respond to shareholder activists Oklahoma Insurance Department says preliminary tornado damage estimate could top $2 billion IRS official in center of targeting probe says she did nothing wrong, won't answer...
Mel Kessler, who once served in the House of Delegates, told the Raleigh County Commission that a full accounting of the fee process is in order. While Beckley City Attorney Bill File held that the decision had nothing to do with stormwater fees themselves, the ruling certainly focused attention on them locally. "People think that they're not paying this because...
Cherokee Nation operates the largest tribal health care system in the United States, with a network of eight health centers and W.W. Hastings Hospital. Neighboring clinics include the Three Rivers Health Center in Muskogee, which had 169,919 visits last year, and the Wilma P. Mankiller Health Center in Stilwell, which received 134,112 visits in 2012..
A 1.3- mile-wide twister that killed at least 24 people, including nine children at Plaza Towers Elementary School, flattened much of Moore Monday. Some 2,400 homes in Moore and nearby Oklahoma City were damaged in the storm, and 10,000 people were impacted directly, said Jerry Lojka of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management. Some 400 FEMA employees...
FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe. ORLANDO, Fla. _ A man being questioned in the Boston Marathon bombing case was shot to death at his home by an FBI agent Wednesday after turning violent, officials said. In a statement, the FBI said the agent acted on an imminent threat and opened fire.
MOORE, Okla. _ The Oklahoma Insurance Department says a preliminary estimate suggests the cost of the tornado that hit the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore could be more than $2 billion. MOORE, Okla. _ With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm...
MOORE, Oklahoma-- State officials say a preliminary estimate suggests the cost of the tornado that hit the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore could be more than $2 billion. Oklahoma Insurance Department Spokeswoman Calley Herth tells The Associated Press that the early tally of damages is based on visual assessments of an extensive damage zone stretching more...
IRA Financial Group, the leading facilitator of Self Directed IRA LLC and solo 401 plans, announces a new webinar as part of its educational series on the area of retirement tax planning. The webinar on will be aimed at offering investors an extensive array of facts and information involving exciting tax and retirement planning opportunities for investors in...
This provision under the new health care law would have two separate effects- one on employers and the other on the individual market, explained Dinsmore& Shohl attorney David Whaley. Then, the IRS gave the authority to the U.S. Department of the Treasury to increase the smoking premium up to 50 percent. Diane Holley-Brown, communication director with the West...
The Boone County businessman has been around auto dealerships all his life. After his father worked in the industry, first as a bookkeeper, then as general manager and finally as owner of the former Boone Motor Sales, Stephens has taken over management of Stephens Auto, a Ford and Chrysler dealership along U.S. Route 119 in Boone County. But after earning a degree in...
Certified public accountant Jim Cava of Bridgeport is such an accountant. Co-owner of Cava& Banko in Bridgeport, Cava grew up in Clarksburg, the eldest child in a family of seven children. Cava had not been at his next job, with a firm in Washington, D.C., for very long when he learned that the FBI would be moving to Clarksburg.