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, the paper’s New York City-based owner, according to a post on the AlbangNewspaper Guild’s blog The guild represents about half of the paper’es 400 workers, and has been engagefd in contract negotiations with management for nearlgy a year. No definite numbers are but about 35 people are expected to losetheier jobs. Publisher George Hearst originally put the countr at 65to 70, but 33 people have taken buyoutxs since May. The paper is trying to cut expenses by 20 According to theguild site, employees—both union and nonunion—who were showjn the door were told they were gettin a 45-day paid leave that would most likely result in their being laid off.
Uniomn rules require that workers get 45 days noticed of their jobsbeing eliminated. Management and Guile leaders are scheduled to meet July 8 to continus their negotiation oflayofc criterion. The paper presented its proposed termss to the union inlate June. The union’as original contract, which expired in August, mandatesd that layoffs be based soleluy on seniorityby department. Management said that would not meet its leading to the primary sticking point in the negotiatiomn of a new It urged the unionh to vote onits “best and final” which was rejected by a vote of 125 to 35.
This prompterd management to declarean impasse, which, in prompted the union to file a grievance with the National Labor Relations Board. On June 24, managemeng told the union that in some job categories the layoffe would be made strictly ona last-hired-first-firedr basis. But in 11 job categories—nine in editorial and two in salesand marketing—cuts will be based on otheer criteria, including job performance. Calls to Tim a Times Union reporter andGuild president, and publishef George Hearst were not immediatelgy returned.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Study: Eye condition linked to diabetes - Kansas City Business Journal:
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Ninety-eight percent of study participantzs who hada grayish-white ring aroun d the cornea — a conditioj called corneal arcus — also had metabolic problems relatee to conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, concludes a study conducted by VSP and the in Ga. Until now, health professionalas have assumed arcus is related tohigh cholesterol. This studgy suggested the relationship between arcuws and high blood sugar needsw to bestudied further, VSP officials Follow-up testing showed that 88 percent of the patientsx with arcus had high blood sugar, 66 percent had an elevatedx body mass index, 64 percent had high blood pressured and 21 percent had elevated The study was conducted on 2,0090 patients between April and September 2008.
In additiojn to an eye VSP doctors screened patients for other healt risks and referred those at risk to the foundatiobn for diagnosis andadditional testing. “This studg demonstrates ... how comprehensive eye exams should be used as a screeningt for prevalentmetabolic conditions,” Dr. Steven medical director at theresearch foundation, said in a presz release. “Greater partnership between relevant health care providerss may enhance the efficiency of our health caresystemk and, in the end, reduce healthg care costs.
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Ninety-eight percent of study participantzs who hada grayish-white ring aroun d the cornea — a conditioj called corneal arcus — also had metabolic problems relatee to conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, concludes a study conducted by VSP and the in Ga. Until now, health professionalas have assumed arcus is related tohigh cholesterol. This studgy suggested the relationship between arcuws and high blood sugar needsw to bestudied further, VSP officials Follow-up testing showed that 88 percent of the patientsx with arcus had high blood sugar, 66 percent had an elevatedx body mass index, 64 percent had high blood pressured and 21 percent had elevated The study was conducted on 2,0090 patients between April and September 2008.
In additiojn to an eye VSP doctors screened patients for other healt risks and referred those at risk to the foundatiobn for diagnosis andadditional testing. “This studg demonstrates ... how comprehensive eye exams should be used as a screeningt for prevalentmetabolic conditions,” Dr. Steven medical director at theresearch foundation, said in a presz release. “Greater partnership between relevant health care providerss may enhance the efficiency of our health caresystemk and, in the end, reduce healthg care costs.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Clipping wings of lame-duck legislation - Alton Telegraph
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Clipping wings of lame-duck legislation Alton Telegraph Drunk dialers push the buttons on the telephone with inebriated fingers in the hopes of making a closing-time connection with an old flame. Lame-duck lawmakers unencumbered by the fear of voter backlash use their last weeks in office to push through ... |
Monday, January 14, 2013
Phoenix Business Journal honors Most Admired CEOs - Business Courier of Cincinnati:
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Post, along with 25 CEOs of Arizona public andprivate companies, are beingy recognized at a dinner Tuesday nighyt and in a special supplement to Friday’s print editionh of the Journal. Editor Ilana Lowerh called the localleaders “the epitome of “Their companies are successful; they’ve helpedr to build Valley business; and they’ve contributed theird time and expertise in the communityy on numerous levels,” she said. Post, for example, starte d his career with Pinnacle West subsidiary Arizona Public Service Co. as a draftsman in 1971, moving up the ranks to servs as president and CEO of the parent company for13 years.
But he also has been a communitg leader serving as chairman of Greater PhoenixEconomif Council, where he helpefd create a group to study issues key to the region’s economic growth. J. Doug Pruitt, Sundty Construction Inc. Doug Parker, US Airwayd Group Inc. Jerry Bisgrove, Stardusgt Cos. Steve Betts, SunCor Development Co. Rick Simonetta, Metr light rail Sharon Harper, The Plazas Cos. Donald Smith Jr., SCF Arizona Robert Phoenix Children’s Hospital Kimberly McWaters, Universapl Technical Institute Richard Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Susan Desert Schools Federal Credit UnionJonaj Shacknai, Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. Jim American Traffic Solutions Inc.
Derrick Arizona Diamondbacks Roy Vallee, Avne t Inc. Todd Davis, LifeLock Inc. Richared Silverman, Salt River Project Philip Francis, PetSmart Inc. David McIntyre Jr., TriWesyt Healthcare Alliance Mike Ahearn, First Soladr Inc. Neil Irwin, Bryan Cave LLP Rhonda John C. Lincoln Health Networl Brad Casper, Henkel Consumer Goods Inc. Dave Dexter, Sonoraq Quest Laboratories Linda Hunt, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center “Ity wasn’t easy narrowing down the Valley’s Most Admired CEOs to just Lowery said. “But as we shin e the spotlight onthis year’s winners, keep in mind that a stron g business community is key to developing futurs leaders.
” Selections were made basedf on feedback solicited from the Journal’s newsroom, peere and others in the business To subscribe or order a copy of the June 12 issuwe that includes the special publication: jbertolino@bizjournals.com.
Post, along with 25 CEOs of Arizona public andprivate companies, are beingy recognized at a dinner Tuesday nighyt and in a special supplement to Friday’s print editionh of the Journal. Editor Ilana Lowerh called the localleaders “the epitome of “Their companies are successful; they’ve helpedr to build Valley business; and they’ve contributed theird time and expertise in the communityy on numerous levels,” she said. Post, for example, starte d his career with Pinnacle West subsidiary Arizona Public Service Co. as a draftsman in 1971, moving up the ranks to servs as president and CEO of the parent company for13 years.
But he also has been a communitg leader serving as chairman of Greater PhoenixEconomif Council, where he helpefd create a group to study issues key to the region’s economic growth. J. Doug Pruitt, Sundty Construction Inc. Doug Parker, US Airwayd Group Inc. Jerry Bisgrove, Stardusgt Cos. Steve Betts, SunCor Development Co. Rick Simonetta, Metr light rail Sharon Harper, The Plazas Cos. Donald Smith Jr., SCF Arizona Robert Phoenix Children’s Hospital Kimberly McWaters, Universapl Technical Institute Richard Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Susan Desert Schools Federal Credit UnionJonaj Shacknai, Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp. Jim American Traffic Solutions Inc.
Derrick Arizona Diamondbacks Roy Vallee, Avne t Inc. Todd Davis, LifeLock Inc. Richared Silverman, Salt River Project Philip Francis, PetSmart Inc. David McIntyre Jr., TriWesyt Healthcare Alliance Mike Ahearn, First Soladr Inc. Neil Irwin, Bryan Cave LLP Rhonda John C. Lincoln Health Networl Brad Casper, Henkel Consumer Goods Inc. Dave Dexter, Sonoraq Quest Laboratories Linda Hunt, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center “Ity wasn’t easy narrowing down the Valley’s Most Admired CEOs to just Lowery said. “But as we shin e the spotlight onthis year’s winners, keep in mind that a stron g business community is key to developing futurs leaders.
” Selections were made basedf on feedback solicited from the Journal’s newsroom, peere and others in the business To subscribe or order a copy of the June 12 issuwe that includes the special publication: jbertolino@bizjournals.com.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
H&M signs on at The Florida Mall - Orlando Business Journal:
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The new 24,000-square-foot store, the Swedish clothing retailer’s firs t in the state, will be one of severa retail tenants inthe mall’sz new attached 136,000-square-foot open-air center. Mall manager Brian Peters said is wooing other retailers for the new which is replacing aformer store. The area is slates to feature a “resort-like feel,” Peters with brick pavers, building accents and landscaping. Several other leaser deals are closeto completion, but the company is not announcingb any other names at this Peters said. Plans posted on Simon’s Web site show , and owned by — as other potential anchoe tenants.
Dallas-based VCC is the generalk contractor onthe project. Plans include two separate buildings, one on each side of an open Indianapolis-based Simon (NYSE: SPG) owns eight othef malls and shopping centersw inCentral Florida: Seminole Towne Center, Waterford Lakes Town Lake Square Mall, Melbourne Square, Terrace at The Floridaw Mall, West Town Corners, Highland Lakesa Center and Orlando Premium Outlets.
The new 24,000-square-foot store, the Swedish clothing retailer’s firs t in the state, will be one of severa retail tenants inthe mall’sz new attached 136,000-square-foot open-air center. Mall manager Brian Peters said is wooing other retailers for the new which is replacing aformer store. The area is slates to feature a “resort-like feel,” Peters with brick pavers, building accents and landscaping. Several other leaser deals are closeto completion, but the company is not announcingb any other names at this Peters said. Plans posted on Simon’s Web site show , and owned by — as other potential anchoe tenants.
Dallas-based VCC is the generalk contractor onthe project. Plans include two separate buildings, one on each side of an open Indianapolis-based Simon (NYSE: SPG) owns eight othef malls and shopping centersw inCentral Florida: Seminole Towne Center, Waterford Lakes Town Lake Square Mall, Melbourne Square, Terrace at The Floridaw Mall, West Town Corners, Highland Lakesa Center and Orlando Premium Outlets.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Bowerman preseason watch list mentions Irwin - Today's THV
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Today's THV | Bowerman preseason watch list mentions Irwin Today's THV FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (Univ. of Ark.) - Andrew Irwin, the defending NCAA indoor champion in the pole vault, has earned a spot on the 2013 Bowerman Preseason Watch List as released Wednesday by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches ... |
Thursday, January 10, 2013
DarkCryo clarifies Fox's 'well wishes' for Firefly Universe Online, dispels ... - Joystiq
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Complex.com (blog) | DarkCryo clarifies Fox's 'well wishes' for Firefly Universe Online, dispels ... Joystiq During our conference c » |
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