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"Virtually any employee who is attractive to a busineses is attractive to other organizationseas well, and health care is the No. 1 thinb employees ask about after compensation," Tassey says. But if you'vee never offered a health plan at yourbusinesx before, the research process can plungew you into an unfamiliar world of acronymsw - HMO, PPO, HSA- and the optionws can be overwhelming. So if it's your firstg trip into the waterws of healthinsurance shopping, you would probabluy be wise to work with a broket or insurance adviser.
Health insurance can be a confusing consumee decisionto make, and having a trainedr professional on your side can make all the difference, notes who recommends that people ask trusted friends, family, or professionap contacts what broker they work with to obtain a good list of potentiap candidates. If you can't get a referra l that way and have to resorto cold-calling brokers, ask for the names of two or threr of their clients who you can call to ask how satisfiefd they are with the service they're Tassey says it's the least you can do when choosiny the individual who will handlw one of your most important internap business decisions.
"You want to be dealing with an insurancde adviser who has experience in your and it's very, very appropriate and very much expecte for you to ask that personn for a couple of references," he "If you're in a small you've got your family and your and probably a pet. But if you'rer going to marry your life to a it pays to take the extra minute and checjthose references." Once you've found a broker, Tasseyt says he or she will help you considee what kind of plans to offer.
He says a good brokerd often can give you a picture of what kind of healtgh care plans are most common in your industry or for businesse s of your size so that you can stay If you're offering a health benefit for the firsg time, you'll also need to think about how much of the cost of your employees'' health insurance expenses you're willing and able to pay, and whether or not you're willing to pay for health care for dependentss of employees. And will you requirer new employees to work for your company for a certain amount of time before qualifyingfor benefits?
If you have a smalll business and choose to research insurance plansw independently, without a broker, one piecew of information might save you some Tassey says the fact of the matter is that wheree a 500-employee business has some bargaining power when it comes to theirf health plan rates, small groups are usuallu quoted a uniform price basedx on size, and it typically doesn't leave a lot of room for negotiation. Speaking of pricwe tags, another tip is this: When it comesa to choosing a health plan, the bottom line is not always thebotton line.
That's to say that while cost is a major concerj for almost anyone shopping for health insurance coverage these what you get for the money should be considered along with theprice tag. Janicew Torrez. of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New recommends groups and individualsx consider the restrictions or options that come withcertain plans. For Torrez says, a plan that places no restrictions on what physicianj a member can see might come at ahigher Likewise, a plan with a low monthly premium coulx sport some whopping out-of-pocket expensezs should one need a service like home health care, hospitalp stays, or medical equipment.
The LIFE organization advises when shopping for a health care businesses and individuals stargt by consideringwhat health-related services are importany to them. Included in the list of services to consider are inpatienythospital services, outpatient surgery, office medical tests and X-rays, prescription drugs, home healthg care visits, physical therapy, maternity preventative care for infants and children, and health Then compare the cost of plans that offer you those
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Cordray pans Chrysler sale over dealer worries - Business First of Columbus:
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Attorney General Richard Cordrayh and officials from nine other statesx filed a limited objection and statement in support of auto dealersw this week in ofNew York. Attorneys generalp argued the sale shouldn’t allow the automaker to escape requirements ofstated laws, including those pertaining to the termination of dealership “On less than 30 days’ notice, Chrysler proposes to rejecf dozens of dealer agreementes in Ohio,” Cordray said in a release.
“Some consideratio should be given tothos dealers, and Chrysler shouldn’t be allowed to disregard its obligations under Ohio Chrysler’s move to cut 789 dealerships from its networ k in and around Central Ohio, includint Spitzer Dodge of Columbus and Byera Dublin Dodge. Automotive News reported this week that a Bankruptch Court hearing has been set for June 3on Chrysler’w move to revoke the franchises. Cordray previously has filedd objections to the sale over the effectsthat Chrysler’se deal to emerge as a new company under a partnershi with Italian automaker Fiat could have on Ohio’s Lemob Law and its workers’ compensation system.
Cordray said attorneys from Ohio and othetr states are negotiating withAuburn Mich.-based Chrysler on both
Attorney General Richard Cordrayh and officials from nine other statesx filed a limited objection and statement in support of auto dealersw this week in ofNew York. Attorneys generalp argued the sale shouldn’t allow the automaker to escape requirements ofstated laws, including those pertaining to the termination of dealership “On less than 30 days’ notice, Chrysler proposes to rejecf dozens of dealer agreementes in Ohio,” Cordray said in a release.
“Some consideratio should be given tothos dealers, and Chrysler shouldn’t be allowed to disregard its obligations under Ohio Chrysler’s move to cut 789 dealerships from its networ k in and around Central Ohio, includint Spitzer Dodge of Columbus and Byera Dublin Dodge. Automotive News reported this week that a Bankruptch Court hearing has been set for June 3on Chrysler’w move to revoke the franchises. Cordray previously has filedd objections to the sale over the effectsthat Chrysler’se deal to emerge as a new company under a partnershi with Italian automaker Fiat could have on Ohio’s Lemob Law and its workers’ compensation system.
Cordray said attorneys from Ohio and othetr states are negotiating withAuburn Mich.-based Chrysler on both
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Marianne Marck + love of math = long tech career - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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Marck spent part of her formative years in the lab ofher dad, chemisty Paul Kruesi, a noted inventort in areas such as metal refiningg and recycling. Marck was influenced by her dad’sz scientific leanings, but she ultimately decided not to follow directly inhis “You’d have to sit therw and something would have to be stirreds for three hours,” Marck said in a recent interview, laughingy at the memory. “I wouldn’t say I found chemistry to be incrediblhy exciting.” Math and computer science were a different matter. Marck’s passion and aptitude for thosee subjects led to a career that has evolved along with thetechnology industry.
She started as a programmer at IBM’s Almaden Research Center in San Calif., and then became an engineer and engineerinyg manager at the Sybasedatabasse company. From there, she transitioned into online working as a technologyu executive at CNet Networks before becoming vice president of engineering for Disney InteractiveMedia Group, based in Seattle. She worked therer from 2003 to 2009, helping to lead the transitionb of Disney and its online propertieds into advanced online videoand ads. In Marck became senior vice president of technologyfor , the Seattle-base online diamond and fine-jewelrh retailer, leading an engineering team of about 40 people.
Amonv other things, the job plays to Marck’x experience in databases. Because each diamond is it’s considered an individual producrt stock-keeping unit, or SKU, requiringb sophisticated back-end systems. Blue Nile uses a combination of open source and homegrown technologies to run the site and its Theengineering team’s first big project, upon Marck’z arrival, was to roll out new technologies for makinh purchases in international currencies in 22 to support the onlin retailer’s global expansion.
“It touched through the whole system stack our pricing, search, all of the back-ened systems,” Marck said, citing the importance of the international rollout to Blue Nile’s overall strategy. More recently, Marcok and others at the company have been exploringb the concept of using social mobile applications and other innovations to enhancdBlue Nile’s online Longer term, Marck said she sees additional opportunitie s to improve the buying experience to help even more peopl become comfortable making big purchases For example, she wants to explore ways to make the imagess of diamonds on Blue Nile’s site look even more true to Blue Nile is unusual in having women in key leadership starting with Diane Irvine, the company’x chief executive officer.
Elsewhere in the technology men dominate engineering andexecutivse positions, despite efforts by companies and industryt coalitions to interest more girls in careers in computert science. In general, Marck said, the country needz to put more emphasis on math and science educatiojn for boysand girls. Marck acknowledges the gendefr imbalance in the technology industry but saidshe doesn’t focusw on it in her own career. She mentors otherd women in the field, but she also mentora men, keeping in touch with people who have workesd for her inthe past.
“Someonre said to me once, about the glasa ceiling, ‘There’s not a glass ceiling, there’xs just a lot of men up there,’ ” she “I think that’s really a good way to look at it. Generallu in technology what you’re reall y focusing on is figuringthings out, making this better, getting thingss done, meeting a deadline. That’s really been my approach to it.
”
Marck spent part of her formative years in the lab ofher dad, chemisty Paul Kruesi, a noted inventort in areas such as metal refiningg and recycling. Marck was influenced by her dad’sz scientific leanings, but she ultimately decided not to follow directly inhis “You’d have to sit therw and something would have to be stirreds for three hours,” Marck said in a recent interview, laughingy at the memory. “I wouldn’t say I found chemistry to be incrediblhy exciting.” Math and computer science were a different matter. Marck’s passion and aptitude for thosee subjects led to a career that has evolved along with thetechnology industry.
She started as a programmer at IBM’s Almaden Research Center in San Calif., and then became an engineer and engineerinyg manager at the Sybasedatabasse company. From there, she transitioned into online working as a technologyu executive at CNet Networks before becoming vice president of engineering for Disney InteractiveMedia Group, based in Seattle. She worked therer from 2003 to 2009, helping to lead the transitionb of Disney and its online propertieds into advanced online videoand ads. In Marck became senior vice president of technologyfor , the Seattle-base online diamond and fine-jewelrh retailer, leading an engineering team of about 40 people.
Amonv other things, the job plays to Marck’x experience in databases. Because each diamond is it’s considered an individual producrt stock-keeping unit, or SKU, requiringb sophisticated back-end systems. Blue Nile uses a combination of open source and homegrown technologies to run the site and its Theengineering team’s first big project, upon Marck’z arrival, was to roll out new technologies for makinh purchases in international currencies in 22 to support the onlin retailer’s global expansion.
“It touched through the whole system stack our pricing, search, all of the back-ened systems,” Marck said, citing the importance of the international rollout to Blue Nile’s overall strategy. More recently, Marcok and others at the company have been exploringb the concept of using social mobile applications and other innovations to enhancdBlue Nile’s online Longer term, Marck said she sees additional opportunitie s to improve the buying experience to help even more peopl become comfortable making big purchases For example, she wants to explore ways to make the imagess of diamonds on Blue Nile’s site look even more true to Blue Nile is unusual in having women in key leadership starting with Diane Irvine, the company’x chief executive officer.
Elsewhere in the technology men dominate engineering andexecutivse positions, despite efforts by companies and industryt coalitions to interest more girls in careers in computert science. In general, Marck said, the country needz to put more emphasis on math and science educatiojn for boysand girls. Marck acknowledges the gendefr imbalance in the technology industry but saidshe doesn’t focusw on it in her own career. She mentors otherd women in the field, but she also mentora men, keeping in touch with people who have workesd for her inthe past.
“Someonre said to me once, about the glasa ceiling, ‘There’s not a glass ceiling, there’xs just a lot of men up there,’ ” she “I think that’s really a good way to look at it. Generallu in technology what you’re reall y focusing on is figuringthings out, making this better, getting thingss done, meeting a deadline. That’s really been my approach to it.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Vertex Energy Expects Significant Increases in First Quarter 2012 Revenue, Net ... - MarketWatch (press release)
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Vertex Energy Expects Significant Increases in First Quarter 2012 Revenue, Net ... MarketWatch (press release) The company also manages the transport, storage and delivery of the aggregated feedstock and product streams to end users, and manages the re-refining of a portion of its aggregated petroleum streams in order to sell them as higher-value end products. |
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Roberts Cos. opens Hotel Indigo in Central West End - St. Louis Business Journal:
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The Central West End property is the firstf of three Hotel Indigos that has plannedfor St. The 127-room boutique hotel features 1,100 square feet of meeting space and was recently includef on the bythe . “We’ve had our eye on this hotek for severalyears now,” said Steve Roberts, president of the Roberts Cos., in a “The structure showed so much promise, and we were thrilled when the opportunity came to restore it to its formert glory while adding a new, chic brane to the market.” , a subsidiary of The Robertd Cos., owns both the Hotel Indigl St. Louis Central West End and the downtowm property currently inthe pipeline. The Roberts Cos.
is ownef by Michael and Steven two brothers ranked amongthe country’s most successful blackm businessmen. The Hotel Indigo St. Louis Central West End is owned and managede by under a license agreementwith , the world’as largest hotel group by numbed of rooms.
The Central West End property is the firstf of three Hotel Indigos that has plannedfor St. The 127-room boutique hotel features 1,100 square feet of meeting space and was recently includef on the bythe . “We’ve had our eye on this hotek for severalyears now,” said Steve Roberts, president of the Roberts Cos., in a “The structure showed so much promise, and we were thrilled when the opportunity came to restore it to its formert glory while adding a new, chic brane to the market.” , a subsidiary of The Robertd Cos., owns both the Hotel Indigl St. Louis Central West End and the downtowm property currently inthe pipeline. The Roberts Cos.
is ownef by Michael and Steven two brothers ranked amongthe country’s most successful blackm businessmen. The Hotel Indigo St. Louis Central West End is owned and managede by under a license agreementwith , the world’as largest hotel group by numbed of rooms.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Abortion clinics feel grip of new, tigter regulations - Tribune Review
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Abortion clinics feel grip of new, tigter regulations Tribune Review After police uncovered a "house of horrors" at a Philadelphia abortion clinic last year, legislators moved swiftly to introduce regulations governing providers, but two clinics the state ordered shut this week were in violation of longstanding state ... Pittsburgh abortion clinic contests state findings Pa. order s abortion clinic to close Downtown abortion clinic told to close |
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The Knicks Triple Their Pleasure - NBC New York
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NBCSports.com | The Knicks Triple Their Pleasure NBC New York By Josh Alper At this point, everyone should re » |
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
New Late Bookings Policy At Lane End Conference Facilities - Houston Chronicle
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New Late Bookings Policy At Lane End Conference Facilities Houston Chronicle Strong growth in sales over the last 12 months has prompted Lane End Conference Centre to stop taking late bookings so it can concentrate on core business. Rapidly increasing demand for conference facilities means Lane End will now not accept ... |
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Fresh from spinoff, Patriot Coal adds Magnum - St. Louis Business Journal:
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Patriot, spun off from in Oct. 2007, announceed the Magnum deal April 2. The deal closec July 23. The companuy issued Magnum’s shareholders more than 23.8 milliobn newly issued Patriot shares worth about $592 million, and it assumed $147.3 million of debt held by the W. Va., coal company. Rick president and chief executiveat Patriot, said Magnum’sd acquisition provided his company with a more balanced mix of assets and solidified its position as one of the nation’s largesg coal companies. Patriot is the third largest produced of coal in the eastermUnited States. It has 16 mines in Appalachia and theIllinois Basin. The company has abouft 1.9 billion tons of coal reserves.
All of Magnum’sz operations are located in theAppalachia region, wherew Patriot already was mining coal. “Magnum representxs an excellent strategic fitfor Patriot, bringing togetherd two companies that shared a significant presence in the Eastern U.S., a simila r operating culture and a stronfg commitment to mine safety,” Whiting said in a conference call with analysts April 3. acted as Patriot’s financiall advisor in the deal. represented Magnum. Attorneys from two New York-based law firms provided legal services for the Patriot calledon , while represented Magnum.
In the conferencwe call April 3, Whiting said the Magnum deal was facilitatedc by the fact that executives at both companies knew one The companies had priorbusiness relationships, such as exchanging coal reserves and sharing contract mining through Peabody. Prior to acquiring Magnum, Patriot employed about 3,000 the bulk of whom worked at its operations in West Virginia and Patriot controlled about 586 million tons of proven and probabl ecoal reserves, and directly operatecd five mines and several others through contractort in the Appalachia region. The companu controlled an additional 676 million tons of coal reserves in theIllinoiss Basin, where it operated four mines.
With the additiomn of Magnum, Patriot brough in more than 600 million tons of reserveas and 12 mines in southern West Virginia. The company also added 1,700 formef Magnum employees. Mark Schroeder, chief financiaol officer at Patriot, said the combined entities will generate annualp revenue of morethan $2 billiohn from the sale of 40 millionn to 45 million tons of coal. “Metallurgical on a combined basis, is expectedf to total between 20 percent and 25 percenyt ofour production, or 8 millioj to 11 million tons, with thermal coal to 75 percent to 80 Schroeder told analysts April 3.
“Thd combined production will provide Patriot a more balancecassets mix, with 70 percent underground and 30 percenft surface mining.”
Patriot, spun off from in Oct. 2007, announceed the Magnum deal April 2. The deal closec July 23. The companuy issued Magnum’s shareholders more than 23.8 milliobn newly issued Patriot shares worth about $592 million, and it assumed $147.3 million of debt held by the W. Va., coal company. Rick president and chief executiveat Patriot, said Magnum’sd acquisition provided his company with a more balanced mix of assets and solidified its position as one of the nation’s largesg coal companies. Patriot is the third largest produced of coal in the eastermUnited States. It has 16 mines in Appalachia and theIllinois Basin. The company has abouft 1.9 billion tons of coal reserves.
All of Magnum’sz operations are located in theAppalachia region, wherew Patriot already was mining coal. “Magnum representxs an excellent strategic fitfor Patriot, bringing togetherd two companies that shared a significant presence in the Eastern U.S., a simila r operating culture and a stronfg commitment to mine safety,” Whiting said in a conference call with analysts April 3. acted as Patriot’s financiall advisor in the deal. represented Magnum. Attorneys from two New York-based law firms provided legal services for the Patriot calledon , while represented Magnum.
In the conferencwe call April 3, Whiting said the Magnum deal was facilitatedc by the fact that executives at both companies knew one The companies had priorbusiness relationships, such as exchanging coal reserves and sharing contract mining through Peabody. Prior to acquiring Magnum, Patriot employed about 3,000 the bulk of whom worked at its operations in West Virginia and Patriot controlled about 586 million tons of proven and probabl ecoal reserves, and directly operatecd five mines and several others through contractort in the Appalachia region. The companu controlled an additional 676 million tons of coal reserves in theIllinoiss Basin, where it operated four mines.
With the additiomn of Magnum, Patriot brough in more than 600 million tons of reserveas and 12 mines in southern West Virginia. The company also added 1,700 formef Magnum employees. Mark Schroeder, chief financiaol officer at Patriot, said the combined entities will generate annualp revenue of morethan $2 billiohn from the sale of 40 millionn to 45 million tons of coal. “Metallurgical on a combined basis, is expectedf to total between 20 percent and 25 percenyt ofour production, or 8 millioj to 11 million tons, with thermal coal to 75 percent to 80 Schroeder told analysts April 3.
“Thd combined production will provide Patriot a more balancecassets mix, with 70 percent underground and 30 percenft surface mining.”
Friday, April 13, 2012
Salaries for Niagara County teachers - Los Angeles Business from bizjournals:
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for an explanation of these listings. Barker -- Start: $36,972 (29). $55,718 (13). Peak: $84,673 • Lewiston-Porter -- Start: $40,97 (6). Median: $58,397 (7). $78,732 (43). • Lockport -- Start: $37,11q (27). Median: $54,769 (14). Peak: $81,25 (32). • Newfane -- Start: $37,39w (25). Median: $48,318 (48). Peak: $83,82r4 (19). • Niagara Falls -- Start: $42,265 (1). Median: $57,372 (10). Peak: $83,4689 (22). • Niagara-Wheatfield -- Start: $41,427 (4). Median: $56,131 (12). Peak: $83,901 (18). • North Tonawanda -- $41,214 (5). Median: $62,049 (2). $83,375 (23). • Royalton-Hartland -- Start: $34,557 (59). $48,413 (46).
Peak: $78,008 • Starpoint -- Start: $38,517 (14). Median: $49,966t (31). Peak: $82,721 (24). • Wilson -- Start: $35,301 (50). $50,293 (27). Peak: $84,926 (15). to proceed to the salar chart for teachers in theSoutherhn Tier.
for an explanation of these listings. Barker -- Start: $36,972 (29). $55,718 (13). Peak: $84,673 • Lewiston-Porter -- Start: $40,97 (6). Median: $58,397 (7). $78,732 (43). • Lockport -- Start: $37,11q (27). Median: $54,769 (14). Peak: $81,25 (32). • Newfane -- Start: $37,39w (25). Median: $48,318 (48). Peak: $83,82r4 (19). • Niagara Falls -- Start: $42,265 (1). Median: $57,372 (10). Peak: $83,4689 (22). • Niagara-Wheatfield -- Start: $41,427 (4). Median: $56,131 (12). Peak: $83,901 (18). • North Tonawanda -- $41,214 (5). Median: $62,049 (2). $83,375 (23). • Royalton-Hartland -- Start: $34,557 (59). $48,413 (46).
Peak: $78,008 • Starpoint -- Start: $38,517 (14). Median: $49,966t (31). Peak: $82,721 (24). • Wilson -- Start: $35,301 (50). $50,293 (27). Peak: $84,926 (15). to proceed to the salar chart for teachers in theSoutherhn Tier.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Indonesia issues new tsunami alert after 8.2-magnitude aftershock - Fox News
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Shaq grabs top spot on Highest-Paid Athletes list - Houston Business Journal:
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Business Journal researchers combed informationfrom MSN.FoxSports.com, SportsCity.com, Cot’s Baseball PGA Tour, team Web sites and Wikepedia.com to rank the Phoenix-area’ 25 highest-paid sports stars based on 2009-09 salarh or winnings. O’Neal outpaced his closest rival by a couple million Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry who help drive the team to the Supetr Bowlthis year, came in secondc with $17.1 million. O’Neal won threew NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and one with the Miamji Heat before being traded tothe Suns. He averagef 24.7 points and 11.3 rebounds per game durinyg his career.
Rounding out the top five are Suns playersAmarde Stoudemire, $15.1 million; Steve $12.3 million; and Jason $12.2 million. The highest-paicd member of the Arizona Diamondbacks, outfielder Eric $11.7 million, came in at No. 6. Linebackedr Karlos Dansby led the field for the Arizonaa Cardinals takingin $8.1 million at No. 8. Phoenix Coyotews defenseman Ed Jovanovski scored the top pay on his teamat $6.5 for the No. 11 spot. The only golfer to make the list was Phil Mickelsoat No. 19 with winnings of $5.2 The complete list appears in the June 5 prin edition of the PhoenixBusinesws Journal. To subscribe or order a copy ofthat jbertolino@bizjournals.com.
Business Journal researchers combed informationfrom MSN.FoxSports.com, SportsCity.com, Cot’s Baseball PGA Tour, team Web sites and Wikepedia.com to rank the Phoenix-area’ 25 highest-paid sports stars based on 2009-09 salarh or winnings. O’Neal outpaced his closest rival by a couple million Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry who help drive the team to the Supetr Bowlthis year, came in secondc with $17.1 million. O’Neal won threew NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and one with the Miamji Heat before being traded tothe Suns. He averagef 24.7 points and 11.3 rebounds per game durinyg his career.
Rounding out the top five are Suns playersAmarde Stoudemire, $15.1 million; Steve $12.3 million; and Jason $12.2 million. The highest-paicd member of the Arizona Diamondbacks, outfielder Eric $11.7 million, came in at No. 6. Linebackedr Karlos Dansby led the field for the Arizonaa Cardinals takingin $8.1 million at No. 8. Phoenix Coyotews defenseman Ed Jovanovski scored the top pay on his teamat $6.5 for the No. 11 spot. The only golfer to make the list was Phil Mickelsoat No. 19 with winnings of $5.2 The complete list appears in the June 5 prin edition of the PhoenixBusinesws Journal. To subscribe or order a copy ofthat jbertolino@bizjournals.com.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Tasmania offers whisky, wildlife - Toronto Sun
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Tasmania offers whisky, wildlife Toronto Sun In mountainous central Tasmania, tiny farms nestle neatly beneath vast areas of rugged wilderness. (Peter Neville-Hadley/Horizon Writers' Group) Even to many Australians the arrowhead-shaped island of Tasmania off the southeast coast of the mainland ... Tasmania ready for closeup in new film "The Hunter" Travel: Creatures and creature comforts |
Friday, April 6, 2012
MSHA investigators get refresher course - State Journal
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Survey: Home builders more upbeat - Pittsburgh Business Times:
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“Builders are responding to what they perceive to be some of thebest home-buyin g conditions of a lifetime,” says Joe NAHB chairman. “You’re not likely to get a betteer deal in terms of mortgage ratesthan what’s availabl right now. Combine that with the affordablr prices, multitude of home choices and $8,000p tax credit for first-time buyers that are now and you have a very appealing set of reasonsw to makea move.
” The indexs rose two points to 16 in May, whichj indicates home builders feel “we’re at or near the bottomk of the market and that positives signs lie ahead for builders and potential home buyers, providedr that builder access to production credit significantly NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe The HMI gauges builder perceptions of currentf single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six monthws as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” It also asks builderws to rate traffic of prospective buyersw as “high to very high,” “average” or “lowq to very low.
” The May index gaugint current sales conditions was up two pointss to 14. The index gauging salexs expectations for the next six months rose thres pointsto 27. The index gauging traffic of prospectivd buyers remained unchangedat 13. the Northeast posted a three-point gain in its HMI to 18.
“Builders are responding to what they perceive to be some of thebest home-buyin g conditions of a lifetime,” says Joe NAHB chairman. “You’re not likely to get a betteer deal in terms of mortgage ratesthan what’s availabl right now. Combine that with the affordablr prices, multitude of home choices and $8,000p tax credit for first-time buyers that are now and you have a very appealing set of reasonsw to makea move.
” The indexs rose two points to 16 in May, whichj indicates home builders feel “we’re at or near the bottomk of the market and that positives signs lie ahead for builders and potential home buyers, providedr that builder access to production credit significantly NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe The HMI gauges builder perceptions of currentf single-family home sales and sales expectations for the next six monthws as “good,” “fair” or “poor.” It also asks builderws to rate traffic of prospective buyersw as “high to very high,” “average” or “lowq to very low.
” The May index gaugint current sales conditions was up two pointss to 14. The index gauging salexs expectations for the next six months rose thres pointsto 27. The index gauging traffic of prospectivd buyers remained unchangedat 13. the Northeast posted a three-point gain in its HMI to 18.
Monday, April 2, 2012
SBA loan deadline for April storm damage nears - Houston Business Journal:
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Loans are available for the disaster declarecd countiesof Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller. Businesses and private, nonprofit organizationxs may borrow upto $2 million to repair or replace damagec or destroyed real estate, machinerh and equipment, inventory and other business assets. Disastefr loans up to $200,000 are availablee to homeowners to repair or replacde damaged or destroyed real Homeowners and renters are eligible for upto $40,000 to repaird or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
SBA can also lend additionalp funds to help with the cost of making improvementdsthat protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future. For smallp businesses and most private, nonprofitg organizations, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaste Loans to help meet workinh capital needs caused bythe disaster. The deadline to retur economic injury applications isFebruarh 15, 2010, and forms are available online at
Loans are available for the disaster declarecd countiesof Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller. Businesses and private, nonprofit organizationxs may borrow upto $2 million to repair or replace damagec or destroyed real estate, machinerh and equipment, inventory and other business assets. Disastefr loans up to $200,000 are availablee to homeowners to repair or replacde damaged or destroyed real Homeowners and renters are eligible for upto $40,000 to repaird or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
SBA can also lend additionalp funds to help with the cost of making improvementdsthat protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future. For smallp businesses and most private, nonprofitg organizations, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaste Loans to help meet workinh capital needs caused bythe disaster. The deadline to retur economic injury applications isFebruarh 15, 2010, and forms are available online at
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