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The building, which opened early last year, was designedf and built to meet the second highest ranking ofthe Council’ws Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. was the generalp contractor. Liberty Property Trust Vice President Jody Johnston estimates the cost of buildinfg to green standards added an additional 5 percenf to the overalldevelopment costs, but that will be more than offset by lower energy costs. Special featurezs include showers and lockers for workers who need to wash or changs clothes after they bike or jog to A deck made of recycled plastic bordersa the back ofthe building, overlooking a wetlands area that providesw shade.
Landscaping incorporates drought-resistantg plants native to A white reflective roof deflectzsthe sun. Bins for recycling are placede near trash binsfor accessibility. Restroomm urinals conserve water by relying on gravitty and a filter insteadeof water. That feature is expected to save 360,000 gallons annually since each urinakl uses anestimated 40,000 gallons annually, Johnston Grass surrounding the parkinvg lot soaks up rainwater. And a recycled rubber, was used instear of asphalt around the larges oak trees that linethe lots. The porouzs rubber allows water to soak into the The building, located at 4631 Woodlandr Blvd.
, received the “Office Building of the Award from the Tampa Bay Chapterr of the and the “Green Building Desig n Award” from the Hillsborough City-County Planning Commission in Liberty (NYSE: LRY) has developed and leased 19 buildingse with nearly 1 million square feet of space in the park sincr 1996. Key park tenants include , Travel and .
Friday, June 29, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Judge: Sandwich Isles can bid for phone company - Houston Business Journal:
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Hawaiian Telcom had opposed the buyour offer by Sandwich Islew while itmaintained so-called “exclusivity” to file a reorganization plan through June 30. Hawaiian Telcom was seekin g an extensionuntil Sept. 30, but that request was deniedc Wednesdayby U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Lloyd King said his decision was not a criticismk ofHawaiian Telcom’s reorganization plan, filef June 3, nor an endorsement of Sandwich according to Hawaiian Telcom spokesman Briam Tanner. Tanner said the company stands behind its proposed plan to reducr theHawaiian Telcom’s debt by nearly $790 million, from $1.1 billionm to $300 million.
Honolulu-based Sandwich Isles’ competinh Chapter 11 reorganization plan for Hawaiian Telcom includes an offer to buy thephones company’s assets using $250 million in cash and $150 million in debt. Hawaiian Telcom has said it rejectedSandwicu Isles’ offer in May, citingy Sandwich Isles’ lack of committed financing, lack of federal and state licenses to operate in urban and lack of experience and ability to operater a full-service communications company.
Hawaiian Telcom had opposed the buyour offer by Sandwich Islew while itmaintained so-called “exclusivity” to file a reorganization plan through June 30. Hawaiian Telcom was seekin g an extensionuntil Sept. 30, but that request was deniedc Wednesdayby U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Lloyd King said his decision was not a criticismk ofHawaiian Telcom’s reorganization plan, filef June 3, nor an endorsement of Sandwich according to Hawaiian Telcom spokesman Briam Tanner. Tanner said the company stands behind its proposed plan to reducr theHawaiian Telcom’s debt by nearly $790 million, from $1.1 billionm to $300 million.
Honolulu-based Sandwich Isles’ competinh Chapter 11 reorganization plan for Hawaiian Telcom includes an offer to buy thephones company’s assets using $250 million in cash and $150 million in debt. Hawaiian Telcom has said it rejectedSandwicu Isles’ offer in May, citingy Sandwich Isles’ lack of committed financing, lack of federal and state licenses to operate in urban and lack of experience and ability to operater a full-service communications company.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Independent Care Health Plan expands coverage for Medicaid - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:
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Since forming in 1994, the compang has only managed care for enrolleess ofthe state-run Medicaide and Supplemental Security Income programs, whicu provides coverage for people who are elderly or have disabilities in Milwaukee County. iCar e is a joint venture of , and the , 2020 W. Wells St. Independenr Care chief executive officer Pat Jerominski said the decisiowas logical, because about 30 percent, or of the company's 8,500 customere in Milwaukee County are "dual eligibles," meaning they qualift for both Medicaid and Medicare.
those customers were required to first submit medical claims directlyto Medicare, and only then if they'rse not covered, they turn to iCars for coverage through Medicaid. The expansion keepa that process entirely withinthe company, simplifyin g the process for customers and cutting administrativse costs. "This is a natural extension and expansio n of ourbusiness model," Jerominskoi said.
Since forming in 1994, the compang has only managed care for enrolleess ofthe state-run Medicaide and Supplemental Security Income programs, whicu provides coverage for people who are elderly or have disabilities in Milwaukee County. iCar e is a joint venture of , and the , 2020 W. Wells St. Independenr Care chief executive officer Pat Jerominski said the decisiowas logical, because about 30 percent, or of the company's 8,500 customere in Milwaukee County are "dual eligibles," meaning they qualift for both Medicaid and Medicare.
those customers were required to first submit medical claims directlyto Medicare, and only then if they'rse not covered, they turn to iCars for coverage through Medicaid. The expansion keepa that process entirely withinthe company, simplifyin g the process for customers and cutting administrativse costs. "This is a natural extension and expansio n of ourbusiness model," Jerominskoi said.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Man Is Killed by US Agent in Drug Raid in Honduras - New York Times
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Heat hoping to get as much bang for its $3 million as possible - Sacramento Bee
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Developer scraps S.F. Whole Foods project because of city fees - Dallas Business Journal:
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Project manager Mark Brennan said the family developmenft business would have had to paybetween $5 milliom and $6 million in city fees just to pull permitsz on the development, which was to include 62 apartmentw and a 34,000 square foot Whole Foods. The development fees coveer everything from an affordable housing to San Francisc Unified School District to the PublicUtilitie Commission. “It’s prohibitive,” said Brennan.
"We just took a look at the market and our own budget and evert time we came up witha number, the fees were Brennan blamed the city's rigoroues 32-month entitlement process that started in February of when the economy was roaring, and did not end until October 2008, when the globao financial crisis was in full “This project should have started a year ago. It’as ridiculous,” he said “If this had started when it was supposexd to start we would have alreadgy turned the shell over toWhols Foods. We would be fine. But the financingv will be difficult toget now.
” Brennan said his familyg is in talks with Whole Foods about possibly buildinb out a smaller specialty grocery store in the existinvg 23,600 square foot but that no deal has been reached. The building was home to Cala Foodss until the store closed in Mayof 2006.
Project manager Mark Brennan said the family developmenft business would have had to paybetween $5 milliom and $6 million in city fees just to pull permitsz on the development, which was to include 62 apartmentw and a 34,000 square foot Whole Foods. The development fees coveer everything from an affordable housing to San Francisc Unified School District to the PublicUtilitie Commission. “It’s prohibitive,” said Brennan.
"We just took a look at the market and our own budget and evert time we came up witha number, the fees were Brennan blamed the city's rigoroues 32-month entitlement process that started in February of when the economy was roaring, and did not end until October 2008, when the globao financial crisis was in full “This project should have started a year ago. It’as ridiculous,” he said “If this had started when it was supposexd to start we would have alreadgy turned the shell over toWhols Foods. We would be fine. But the financingv will be difficult toget now.
” Brennan said his familyg is in talks with Whole Foods about possibly buildinb out a smaller specialty grocery store in the existinvg 23,600 square foot but that no deal has been reached. The building was home to Cala Foodss until the store closed in Mayof 2006.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Balsillie could face $100 million relocation fee for Phoenix Coyotes - Business First of Louisville:
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That would be on top of his offefof $213 million for the financially troubled hocke y team to Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes. U.S. Bankruptcy Coury Judge Redfield Baum is hearing arguments Tuesdayy on whether the Coyotes can move to Canadza as part of their Chaptet 11bankruptcy reorganization. Baum is not expected to rule on thematterd Tuesday, but focused on rights and some kind of relocation fee to reimbursed the league for its lost expansion team opportunity in Hamiltob should the Coyotes move The $100 million figure was cited in courtt documents.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman declinede to comment outside the downtow Phoenix bankruptcy court onthe $100 million or what a relocationb fee might entail. The NHL and other pro sportse leagues are fighting the Coyotes move sayingh it could prompt other teams to file bankruptcy in an attemp t to move toother markets. however, noted that moves by the Baltimore San Diego Clippers and others have not hada long-terk detrimental impact on pro sports.
NHL representatives said Tuesday that the league will continue to fund the Coyotesa through next season ifneed be, and its priority is an ownership group that would keep the team in If that’s not possible, then bidderx looking to move the team coulx be considered, officials said. Balsillie contendzs that NHL hockey is not financially viabls in the Phoenix market and is pushinv for his offer to be approved by the end of The Coyotes have lost morethan $300 million since moving to the Phoenix marke in 1996 from Winnipeg. The courf hearing was slated to continure Tuesday afternoon including arguments against the Coyotes move from the city of whichowns Jobing.
com Arena where the hockey team plays.
That would be on top of his offefof $213 million for the financially troubled hocke y team to Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes. U.S. Bankruptcy Coury Judge Redfield Baum is hearing arguments Tuesdayy on whether the Coyotes can move to Canadza as part of their Chaptet 11bankruptcy reorganization. Baum is not expected to rule on thematterd Tuesday, but focused on rights and some kind of relocation fee to reimbursed the league for its lost expansion team opportunity in Hamiltob should the Coyotes move The $100 million figure was cited in courtt documents.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman declinede to comment outside the downtow Phoenix bankruptcy court onthe $100 million or what a relocationb fee might entail. The NHL and other pro sportse leagues are fighting the Coyotes move sayingh it could prompt other teams to file bankruptcy in an attemp t to move toother markets. however, noted that moves by the Baltimore San Diego Clippers and others have not hada long-terk detrimental impact on pro sports.
NHL representatives said Tuesday that the league will continue to fund the Coyotesa through next season ifneed be, and its priority is an ownership group that would keep the team in If that’s not possible, then bidderx looking to move the team coulx be considered, officials said. Balsillie contendzs that NHL hockey is not financially viabls in the Phoenix market and is pushinv for his offer to be approved by the end of The Coyotes have lost morethan $300 million since moving to the Phoenix marke in 1996 from Winnipeg. The courf hearing was slated to continure Tuesday afternoon including arguments against the Coyotes move from the city of whichowns Jobing.
com Arena where the hockey team plays.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Rio+20: Agreement reached, say diplomats - BBC News
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BBC News | Rio+20: Agreement reached, say diplomats BBC News Negotiators at the Rio+20 sustainable development summit agree a deal to be ratified by world leaders later this week, the BBC understands. Agreement reached to seize the moment Rio opportunity Agreement on Rio summit draft document reached Agreement on Rio summit draft document |
Monday, June 18, 2012
Russia sending warships to Syria to 'protect our citizens' - San Jose Mercury News
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Saturday, June 16, 2012
Cessna to offer Aircell's Internet system as business-jet option - Memphis Business Journal:
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The system will be offered on Cessna's Citatiohn XLS+, Citation Sovereign and Citation X business The Aircell High Speed Internet system allows passengers touse Wi-Fk enabled laptops, tablet PCs, smartphones and PDAs to surf the Web, send and received e-mail with attachments, access theier corporate Virtual Private Networks, all at full mobilde broadband speeds in flight, Broomfield-based Aircel l said. Aircell's network uses a network of U.S. ground stationzs and an exclusivebroadband air-to-ground the company says. It claims the system is up to 56 timesx faster than atraditional dial-up The gear involved weighs 11 plus two belly-mounted antennae that weighy 1.25 pounds each.
"Companies operate business aircraft to get moredone -- plainj and simple -- and nothing increases productivity more than having a full-scale Internet connection available in flight," Roger Cessna's senior VP of salesz and marketing, said in a statement. "Th e Aircell High Speed Internet system isa game-change r because it's the first syste m that provides a true high speed Interney experience like that to whic h passengers are accustomed to on the ground, whils being small and light enough to fit comfortabl y into our midsize Citations.
" The firstg Aircell High Speed Internet system installations from the Cessna factory will be available for delivery in the secondc quarter of 2010, Aircell said. Aircell'sx commercial-airline Internet service -- Gogo Infligh Internet -- is flying today with American Virgin America, Delta Air Lines and AirTran Airways and is coming soon to Air Canada and United
The system will be offered on Cessna's Citatiohn XLS+, Citation Sovereign and Citation X business The Aircell High Speed Internet system allows passengers touse Wi-Fk enabled laptops, tablet PCs, smartphones and PDAs to surf the Web, send and received e-mail with attachments, access theier corporate Virtual Private Networks, all at full mobilde broadband speeds in flight, Broomfield-based Aircel l said. Aircell's network uses a network of U.S. ground stationzs and an exclusivebroadband air-to-ground the company says. It claims the system is up to 56 timesx faster than atraditional dial-up The gear involved weighs 11 plus two belly-mounted antennae that weighy 1.25 pounds each.
"Companies operate business aircraft to get moredone -- plainj and simple -- and nothing increases productivity more than having a full-scale Internet connection available in flight," Roger Cessna's senior VP of salesz and marketing, said in a statement. "Th e Aircell High Speed Internet system isa game-change r because it's the first syste m that provides a true high speed Interney experience like that to whic h passengers are accustomed to on the ground, whils being small and light enough to fit comfortabl y into our midsize Citations.
" The firstg Aircell High Speed Internet system installations from the Cessna factory will be available for delivery in the secondc quarter of 2010, Aircell said. Aircell'sx commercial-airline Internet service -- Gogo Infligh Internet -- is flying today with American Virgin America, Delta Air Lines and AirTran Airways and is coming soon to Air Canada and United
Friday, June 15, 2012
Gov. Perry meets with industry leaders - Austin Business Journal:
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“By meeting directly with industry leaders, I can gain a bettef understanding of how Texas industries are faring and what they expect to see in the marketplace in the near Perry says. Perry had invited leaders from several tradwe associations to meet with himin Austin, including the , the , the , the , the Texa s Bankers Association and the . Gov. Perryu says Texas’ ability to better withstand the nationak economic storm has been attributed to continued jobs limited growthin spending, low taxes and a reasonable regulatorhy environment that encourages job growth.
Perryu says his office remains committed to takingthe economy’s temperaturee to assess the effects of economic downturnws in other states. "Although our economhy remains one of the strongest in the it is still interlaced with economiesw of other states that are and we must continue to monitor the current financialpsituation closely," Perry adds.
“By meeting directly with industry leaders, I can gain a bettef understanding of how Texas industries are faring and what they expect to see in the marketplace in the near Perry says. Perry had invited leaders from several tradwe associations to meet with himin Austin, including the , the , the , the , the Texa s Bankers Association and the . Gov. Perryu says Texas’ ability to better withstand the nationak economic storm has been attributed to continued jobs limited growthin spending, low taxes and a reasonable regulatorhy environment that encourages job growth.
Perryu says his office remains committed to takingthe economy’s temperaturee to assess the effects of economic downturnws in other states. "Although our economhy remains one of the strongest in the it is still interlaced with economiesw of other states that are and we must continue to monitor the current financialpsituation closely," Perry adds.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Major Geoffrey Langlands, 94, leaves his post in Pakistan's North ... - Telegraph.co.uk
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Telegraph.co.uk | Major Geoffrey Langlands, 94, leaves his post in Pakistan's North ... Telegraph.co.uk Comments. Geoffrey Langlands began teaching in the autumn of 1936. It was at a public school in Croydon and the abdication crisis was being played out in the ... Briton There at Pakistan's Birth Stays at 94 British major and founder of remote school to retire aged 94 Pakistan's 'Mr Chips' fin » |
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
BrightSign, the Market Leader in Digital Signage Players, Arrives at InfoComm ... - MarketWatch (press release)
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BrightSign, the Market Leader in Digital Signage Players, Arrives at InfoComm ... MarketWatch (press release) LAS VEGAS, June 12, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- BrightSign, LLC®, the market leader in digital signage players, used InfoComm 2012 (booth #N2056) as the backdrop to announce the BrightSign AU320, a new commercial audio distribution product that ... BrightSign launches audio player for digital signage |
Monday, June 11, 2012
Obama faults US for past lack of leadership on emissions, promises aid for clean energy in poor countries - Phoenix Business Journal:
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He said world leadersx are looking to cut emissions in industrializef countries by 80 percent and worldwide emissions by halfby 2050. Obam said the U.S. has done too little toward reducinbg carbon emissions and developing cleaner energgysources -- a knock on the George W. Bush which opposed the Kyoto Protocop and some otherinternational climate-change “We have the much larger carbon footprint per capita, and I know that in the past the United States has sometimes fallen short of meetint our responsibilities,” Obama said. “So, let me be clear: Those days are over.
One of my highest prioritiew as president is to drive a clean energy transformation of our and over the past six months the United States has taken steps towardthis goal.” As he cited increased fuel-efficiency standards on cars and cap-and-trade emissions policiew that charge polluting businesses for their emissions. Obama also said industrializedx nations would pump more investment and research and development money into solar power and othed alternativeenergy sources. Arizona is trying to developo a larger solarenergy sector, including R&D, engineering and distribution.
That includesz home-grown companies as well as firmas from California andforeign countries, especiallt Germany, Spain and Japan. The U.S. investmentg push also will include financingb and subsidizing cleaner energy in developinfg countries inLatin America, Africa and Asia. A stickinyg point in international emissions and climate debatd has been what kind of burden shouls be placed on industrialized countriese such asthe U.S.
that used oil and other polluting energy sources to help build their economies and quality of life durinh the 19th and20th centuries, and whethe Third World countries should play by a different set of energyt rules as they try to bolste their quality of life and economies. Obama said the U.S. and other industrialized countries would financ e and subsidize energy development and pollution controlas inpoorer nations. “We agreed to substantially increase financial resources to help developing nationscreate low-carbon growth plans and deployt clean energy technologies.
We also recognize that climates change isalready happening, and so we’re goingf to have to help thosd affected countries adapt, particularly those leasft able to deal with its consequences becausse of a lack of resources. So, we are lookinyg at providing significant financial assistance to helpthesre countries,” Obama said. The president also said global warming is a fact not subjectto debate. “The sciences is clear and conclusive, and the impact s can no longerbe ignored. Ice sheetsd are melting. Sea levels are rising. Our oceanse are becoming more acidic.
And we’ve already seen its effectsw onweather patterns, our habitats,” he
He said world leadersx are looking to cut emissions in industrializef countries by 80 percent and worldwide emissions by halfby 2050. Obam said the U.S. has done too little toward reducinbg carbon emissions and developing cleaner energgysources -- a knock on the George W. Bush which opposed the Kyoto Protocop and some otherinternational climate-change “We have the much larger carbon footprint per capita, and I know that in the past the United States has sometimes fallen short of meetint our responsibilities,” Obama said. “So, let me be clear: Those days are over.
One of my highest prioritiew as president is to drive a clean energy transformation of our and over the past six months the United States has taken steps towardthis goal.” As he cited increased fuel-efficiency standards on cars and cap-and-trade emissions policiew that charge polluting businesses for their emissions. Obama also said industrializedx nations would pump more investment and research and development money into solar power and othed alternativeenergy sources. Arizona is trying to developo a larger solarenergy sector, including R&D, engineering and distribution.
That includesz home-grown companies as well as firmas from California andforeign countries, especiallt Germany, Spain and Japan. The U.S. investmentg push also will include financingb and subsidizing cleaner energy in developinfg countries inLatin America, Africa and Asia. A stickinyg point in international emissions and climate debatd has been what kind of burden shouls be placed on industrialized countriese such asthe U.S.
that used oil and other polluting energy sources to help build their economies and quality of life durinh the 19th and20th centuries, and whethe Third World countries should play by a different set of energyt rules as they try to bolste their quality of life and economies. Obama said the U.S. and other industrialized countries would financ e and subsidize energy development and pollution controlas inpoorer nations. “We agreed to substantially increase financial resources to help developing nationscreate low-carbon growth plans and deployt clean energy technologies.
We also recognize that climates change isalready happening, and so we’re goingf to have to help thosd affected countries adapt, particularly those leasft able to deal with its consequences becausse of a lack of resources. So, we are lookinyg at providing significant financial assistance to helpthesre countries,” Obama said. The president also said global warming is a fact not subjectto debate. “The sciences is clear and conclusive, and the impact s can no longerbe ignored. Ice sheetsd are melting. Sea levels are rising. Our oceanse are becoming more acidic.
And we’ve already seen its effectsw onweather patterns, our habitats,” he
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Tom Izzo shares memories of most memorable games at Michigan State - Detroit Free Press
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Tom Izzo shares memories of most memorable games at Michigan State Detroit Free Press Izzo was asked to reveal his most memorable moments during his 17 years as MSU's head coach. "Winning our first NCAA game," he said, "beating Princeton to send us to a Sweet 16." Izzo continued, listing the weekend in 2005 when his Spartans beat Duke ... |
Friday, June 8, 2012
City tweets to curb tourist drop-off - Phoenix Business Journal:
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Hotel consultant Drew Dimon expects hotels in Greater Nashville to see occupancy plummert 15 percent to 20 percent fromlast year’w levels. But the is battlingb the decline, in hopes of keepinh any occupancy drop-off below 5 percent. Bureauh staff is Twittering, Facebooking and sending out e-blastxs to announce free stuff to do, last-minute travel CMA Music Festival updates and attractions specials. “We certainl y don’t think it’s going to be some great summer,” says Butch president of the visitors bureau. “If we were flat to last I’d be ecstatic.
I expect that we will be down Spyridon hopes the valuee of Nashville will draw visitors because ofthe city’s wealtj of free, live, around-the-clock has brought back its free musiv poolside and is offering “kids eat inside the hotel for the first time this “At every touchpoint, we’rr creating events, promoting and marketing and adding extr a value with events,” Spyridon says, such as offering flight-hote packages when touted $49 flights to Nashville durintg a one-day sale in April.
The Nashvills Symphony has half-price ticketds for select shows, the Country Music Hall of Fame has been givintgout $5 off coupons through June 7, and Gaylord is offeringg four-night hotel and attractions packages at 40 percent off. Keith Wright, presiden t of the , says attractions are sweeteningb discounts this summer and focusing onthe drive-in market. “Regionalp tourism has become extremely importantrto us, and we are marketing more to that he says. Nashville’s biggest months for tourism are Juneand October, mainlyh because of the CMA Music Festivalk that pumps $25 million into the city everyg June.
Officials at the wouldc not say how ticket sales are going forthis summer’d festival, which kicks off next week. October is a popula convention month because of the fall Nashville tourism has been hit inrecent months. In April, the averager nightly hotel ratedropped 6.3 percent to $92.85 from $99.05 in the same montuh last year, according to Smith Travel Research in Hotel occupancy plunged 15 percen in April to 56.9 percent, down from 67 percentf a year ago. Revenue per available a key metricfor hoteliers, was down 20.5 percent in The amount of attendees for bookexd conventions this summer is down aboutt 24 percent from last year.
Nashville’s hospitality however, is outperforming much of the rest of the For the first quarterof Nashville’s average daily rate dropped 4.5 percent. Only five cities did and 19 of the top 25 markets did The decline in hotel tax collections is greater than the dropin occupancy, which shows tourists are comin g but choosing less expensive hotels, says Walt Baker, executive director of the . Nashville’ hotel occupancy dropped 11.6 percent in the firstf quarter compared to the year a drop that registered eighth best amongt thetop 25. Travel has continued to descend atthe , nearingb 2005 levels, says airportf spokeswoman Emily Richards. Passenger counts were down 9.
5 percenf in April as comparesd to theyear before, and down 9.3 percenr in the first four months of the
Hotel consultant Drew Dimon expects hotels in Greater Nashville to see occupancy plummert 15 percent to 20 percent fromlast year’w levels. But the is battlingb the decline, in hopes of keepinh any occupancy drop-off below 5 percent. Bureauh staff is Twittering, Facebooking and sending out e-blastxs to announce free stuff to do, last-minute travel CMA Music Festival updates and attractions specials. “We certainl y don’t think it’s going to be some great summer,” says Butch president of the visitors bureau. “If we were flat to last I’d be ecstatic.
I expect that we will be down Spyridon hopes the valuee of Nashville will draw visitors because ofthe city’s wealtj of free, live, around-the-clock has brought back its free musiv poolside and is offering “kids eat inside the hotel for the first time this “At every touchpoint, we’rr creating events, promoting and marketing and adding extr a value with events,” Spyridon says, such as offering flight-hote packages when touted $49 flights to Nashville durintg a one-day sale in April.
The Nashvills Symphony has half-price ticketds for select shows, the Country Music Hall of Fame has been givintgout $5 off coupons through June 7, and Gaylord is offeringg four-night hotel and attractions packages at 40 percent off. Keith Wright, presiden t of the , says attractions are sweeteningb discounts this summer and focusing onthe drive-in market. “Regionalp tourism has become extremely importantrto us, and we are marketing more to that he says. Nashville’s biggest months for tourism are Juneand October, mainlyh because of the CMA Music Festivalk that pumps $25 million into the city everyg June.
Officials at the wouldc not say how ticket sales are going forthis summer’d festival, which kicks off next week. October is a popula convention month because of the fall Nashville tourism has been hit inrecent months. In April, the averager nightly hotel ratedropped 6.3 percent to $92.85 from $99.05 in the same montuh last year, according to Smith Travel Research in Hotel occupancy plunged 15 percen in April to 56.9 percent, down from 67 percentf a year ago. Revenue per available a key metricfor hoteliers, was down 20.5 percent in The amount of attendees for bookexd conventions this summer is down aboutt 24 percent from last year.
Nashville’s hospitality however, is outperforming much of the rest of the For the first quarterof Nashville’s average daily rate dropped 4.5 percent. Only five cities did and 19 of the top 25 markets did The decline in hotel tax collections is greater than the dropin occupancy, which shows tourists are comin g but choosing less expensive hotels, says Walt Baker, executive director of the . Nashville’ hotel occupancy dropped 11.6 percent in the firstf quarter compared to the year a drop that registered eighth best amongt thetop 25. Travel has continued to descend atthe , nearingb 2005 levels, says airportf spokeswoman Emily Richards. Passenger counts were down 9.
5 percenf in April as comparesd to theyear before, and down 9.3 percenr in the first four months of the
Thursday, June 7, 2012
America's Got Talent Contestant's Combat Injury Controversy: I Can Prove I ... - E! Online
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AceShowbiz | America's Got Talent Contestant's Combat Injury Controversy: I Can Prove I ... E! Online Responding to Minnesota Army National Guard claims that his records fail to show the back and brain injuries he claimed to have sustained in combat and which he told judges Howard Stern, Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel about in an emotional moment on ... Source: No background check on TV contestant No record of TV singer's claimed combat injury 'America's Got Talent' Contestant Claims He's Not Lying About Combat Injury |
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Farm bill floor debate likely - Agriculture.com
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KOMO News | Farm bill floor debate likely Agriculture.com Like many other agricultural organization leaders, Chuck Conner will be watching closely this week if the US Senate starts floor debate on a farm bill. Conner, who is CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC), knows the process from the ... Washington Week Ahead: Senate Farm B ill debate expected to start Growing Ideology And Dwindling Harvests |
Saturday, June 2, 2012
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"Virtually any employee who is attractivee to a business is attractivwe to other organizations as and health care isthe No. 1 thinyg employees ask about aftert compensation," Tassey says. But if you'vw never offered a health plan at yourbusiness before, the research process can plungre you into an unfamiliar worlde of acronyms - HMO, PPO, HSA- and the optionws can be overwhelming. So if it's your first trip into the watera of healthinsurance shopping, you would probably be wise to work with a brokee or insurance adviser.
Health insurance can be a confusinf consumer decision to and having a trained professional on your side can make all the notes Tassey, who recommends that people ask trusteed friends, family, or professional contactse what broker they work with to obtaim a good list of potential If you can't get a referrapl that way and have to resort to cold-calling ask for the names of two or threer of their clients who you can call to ask how satisfiede they are with the service they'rew receiving. Tassey says it's the least you can do when choosin g the individual who will handle one of your most importany internalbusiness decisions.
"You want to be dealing with an insurancw adviser who has experience inyour market, and it's very appropriate and very much expectede for you to ask that person for a couples of references," he "If you're in a smal business, you've got your family and your and probably a pet. But if you'rew going to marry your life to a it pays to take the extra minute and checkthosd references." Once you've found a broker, Tasseyg says he or she will help you considet what kind of plans to offer.
He says a good broked often can give you a picture of what kind of healthn care plans are most common in your industryu or for businesses of your size so that you can stay If you're offering a health benefit for the firstr time, you'll also need to thini 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 dependentsz of employees. And will you require new employees to work for your companyh for a certain amount of time before qualifyingfor benefits?
If you have a small business and choose to research insurancr plans independently, without a broker, one piece of informatiohn might save you some time. Tassety says the fact of the matter is that wherea 500-employeee business has some bargainingb power when it comes to theier health plan rates, small groups are usuallhy quoted a uniform price based on size, and it typicallyg doesn't leave a lot of room for Speaking of price tags, anothetr tip is this: When it comes to choosing a health plan, the bottom line is not alwaysw the bottom line.
That's to say that while cost is a majort concern for almost anyone shopping for healtuh insurance coveragethese days, what you get for the money should be considered along with the price tag. Janic e Torrez. of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New recommends groups and individuals consider the restrictions or options that come withcertaibn plans. For instance, Torrez a plan that places no restrictions on what physicianh a member can see might come at ahigher Likewise, a plan with a low monthly premium could sport some whopping out-of-pocket expenses shoul d one need a service like home health hospital stays, or medical equipment.
The LIFE organizatio advises when shopping for a healthcare plan, businessez and individuals start by considering what health-related services are important to Included in the list of services to considee are inpatient hospital services, outpatienf surgery, office visits, medical testsd and X-rays, prescription drugs, home health care visits, physical maternity care, preventative care for infants and and health screenings.
Then compare the cost of planxs that offer youthose
"Virtually any employee who is attractivee to a business is attractivwe to other organizations as and health care isthe No. 1 thinyg employees ask about aftert compensation," Tassey says. But if you'vw never offered a health plan at yourbusiness before, the research process can plungre you into an unfamiliar worlde of acronyms - HMO, PPO, HSA- and the optionws can be overwhelming. So if it's your first trip into the watera of healthinsurance shopping, you would probably be wise to work with a brokee or insurance adviser.
Health insurance can be a confusinf consumer decision to and having a trained professional on your side can make all the notes Tassey, who recommends that people ask trusteed friends, family, or professional contactse what broker they work with to obtaim a good list of potential If you can't get a referrapl that way and have to resort to cold-calling ask for the names of two or threer of their clients who you can call to ask how satisfiede they are with the service they'rew receiving. Tassey says it's the least you can do when choosin g the individual who will handle one of your most importany internalbusiness decisions.
"You want to be dealing with an insurancw adviser who has experience inyour market, and it's very appropriate and very much expectede for you to ask that person for a couples of references," he "If you're in a smal business, you've got your family and your and probably a pet. But if you'rew going to marry your life to a it pays to take the extra minute and checkthosd references." Once you've found a broker, Tasseyg says he or she will help you considet what kind of plans to offer.
He says a good broked often can give you a picture of what kind of healthn care plans are most common in your industryu or for businesses of your size so that you can stay If you're offering a health benefit for the firstr time, you'll also need to thini 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 dependentsz of employees. And will you require new employees to work for your companyh for a certain amount of time before qualifyingfor benefits?
If you have a small business and choose to research insurancr plans independently, without a broker, one piece of informatiohn might save you some time. Tassety says the fact of the matter is that wherea 500-employeee business has some bargainingb power when it comes to theier health plan rates, small groups are usuallhy quoted a uniform price based on size, and it typicallyg doesn't leave a lot of room for Speaking of price tags, anothetr tip is this: When it comes to choosing a health plan, the bottom line is not alwaysw the bottom line.
That's to say that while cost is a majort concern for almost anyone shopping for healtuh insurance coveragethese days, what you get for the money should be considered along with the price tag. Janic e Torrez. of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New recommends groups and individuals consider the restrictions or options that come withcertaibn plans. For instance, Torrez a plan that places no restrictions on what physicianh a member can see might come at ahigher Likewise, a plan with a low monthly premium could sport some whopping out-of-pocket expenses shoul d one need a service like home health hospital stays, or medical equipment.
The LIFE organizatio advises when shopping for a healthcare plan, businessez and individuals start by considering what health-related services are important to Included in the list of services to considee are inpatient hospital services, outpatienf surgery, office visits, medical testsd and X-rays, prescription drugs, home health care visits, physical maternity care, preventative care for infants and and health screenings.
Then compare the cost of planxs that offer youthose
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