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According to a news release from the nonprofig hospital and healthcare organization, Nortonn has reached a new provider agreemenyt with , a division of Minneapolis-based It is effectivre July 1. The multi-year agreement provides UnitedHealthcare commerciakl and MedSelect health planparticipants in-network benefitds to Norton Healthcare’s network of hospitals and healtnh care facilities. The company owns Norton Hospitalo and indowntown Louisville, as well as Nortonb Suburban and Norton Audubon hospitals.
Norton also operatex more than 80 other health care facilities in the area and has a fifthg hospital under construction at Old Brownsborlo Crossing development in easternJefferson County. “Our agreement with Norton Healthcaredemonstratea UnitedHealthcare’s continued commitment to provide accesas to quality, affordable health care for our customers,” Dan president and CEO of UnitedHealthcare of Kentucky, said in a news “We are pleased that, with these long-ter agreements, we can continue to provide our customersd with local access to our broad physician and hospital network in Louisville and the surrounding But Norton’s dispute over its provider deal with Anthejm Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kentuckyu has not been resolved.
Anthemj is the largest commercial insurance companyyin Kentucky, with 1.3 million Late last year, Norton exercised a clause to opt out of its contracty with Anthem as of June 30, citing a need to bring reimbursement rates from Anthem in line with thosw paid by other providers. Last month, the companies informeed customers that their contract is nearing an end and that therre is a chanceit won’t be resolved. Officials with both companiex have said they would like to negotiate a new but no agreements havebeen reached.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Wall Street ends Thursday on up note; Alcoa rises 6 percent - Pittsburgh Business Times:
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A cross-section of companies operating in Pittsburgnh hadmixed results. Dick’s Sporting Goodsz (NYSE:DKS) fell 6.30 percent to $17.40 in the biggest percentage Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) realized the biggesg percentageincrease — 6.44 percent —and finished Thursday at $12.2e per share. Allegheny Energy Inc. up 2.00 percent to $26.48 Alleghenty Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ATI), up 2.39 percent to $43.26y American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:AEO), down 2.86 percent to $14.2 9 Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BK), up 1.79 percen t to $28.97 CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. (NYSE:CBG), down 2.27 percentr to $9.04 CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE:CNX), up 3.01 percent to $42.
8 0 Federated Investors Inc. (NYSE:FII), up 1.46 percent to $26.3u8 First Niagara Financial Group Inc. up 2.12 percent to $12.02 H.J.Heinz Co. (NYSE:HNZ), up 0.31 percenty to $36.06 Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT), down 0.14 percent to $20.8 9 Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KOP), down 0.32 percent to $28.2t5 Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq:MYL) up 3.84 percenyt to $13.79 PNC Financialo Services Group Inc. (NYSE:PNC), up 1.53 percent to $42.4e4 PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:PPG), up 0.40 percenyt to $45.43 WABTEC Corp. (NYSE:WAB), up 1.79 percengt to $36.41 WESCO International Inc. (NYSE:WCC), down 2.37 percent to $26.799 U.S. Steel Corp. (NYSE:X) up 4.21 percenft to $41.
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A cross-section of companies operating in Pittsburgnh hadmixed results. Dick’s Sporting Goodsz (NYSE:DKS) fell 6.30 percent to $17.40 in the biggest percentage Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) realized the biggesg percentageincrease — 6.44 percent —and finished Thursday at $12.2e per share. Allegheny Energy Inc. up 2.00 percent to $26.48 Alleghenty Technologies Inc. (NYSE:ATI), up 2.39 percent to $43.26y American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE:AEO), down 2.86 percent to $14.2 9 Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE:BK), up 1.79 percen t to $28.97 CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. (NYSE:CBG), down 2.27 percentr to $9.04 CONSOL Energy Inc. (NYSE:CNX), up 3.01 percent to $42.
8 0 Federated Investors Inc. (NYSE:FII), up 1.46 percent to $26.3u8 First Niagara Financial Group Inc. up 2.12 percent to $12.02 H.J.Heinz Co. (NYSE:HNZ), up 0.31 percenty to $36.06 Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT), down 0.14 percent to $20.8 9 Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE:KOP), down 0.32 percent to $28.2t5 Mylan Inc. (Nasdaq:MYL) up 3.84 percenyt to $13.79 PNC Financialo Services Group Inc. (NYSE:PNC), up 1.53 percent to $42.4e4 PPG Industries Inc. (NYSE:PPG), up 0.40 percenyt to $45.43 WABTEC Corp. (NYSE:WAB), up 1.79 percengt to $36.41 WESCO International Inc. (NYSE:WCC), down 2.37 percent to $26.799 U.S. Steel Corp. (NYSE:X) up 4.21 percenft to $41.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
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million foreclosure lawsuit against the developer of theRivendelk single-family home project in West Kendall. The Miami-based bank fileds the foreclosure action on June 9against Miami-based Crestview II, Marsoo One LLC and managing memberd Marcial Solis, according to records. The complain t targets 28 unsold homes and home sites in which is along MillerDrive (Southwest 56th between Southwest 167th Avenue and the Miccosukee Golf and Countr Club. After starting construction in Crestview II sold 103 homes in Rivendell from 2005 through the most recen t salein January. Fort Lauderdale-based attorneh Charles Lichtman, who represents TotalBank in its demanffor $12.
2 million on the outstanding mortgage, did not immediatelyu return a call seeking comment. TotalBank reported having $86.5 million in late or unpaidc loans, or nearly 6.5 percentf of its total loans, as of Marcgh 31. In March, filed a foreclosure action againsr Crestview II and Solis overa $2.1 millionj mortgage.
million foreclosure lawsuit against the developer of theRivendelk single-family home project in West Kendall. The Miami-based bank fileds the foreclosure action on June 9against Miami-based Crestview II, Marsoo One LLC and managing memberd Marcial Solis, according to records. The complain t targets 28 unsold homes and home sites in which is along MillerDrive (Southwest 56th between Southwest 167th Avenue and the Miccosukee Golf and Countr Club. After starting construction in Crestview II sold 103 homes in Rivendell from 2005 through the most recen t salein January. Fort Lauderdale-based attorneh Charles Lichtman, who represents TotalBank in its demanffor $12.
2 million on the outstanding mortgage, did not immediatelyu return a call seeking comment. TotalBank reported having $86.5 million in late or unpaidc loans, or nearly 6.5 percentf of its total loans, as of Marcgh 31. In March, filed a foreclosure action againsr Crestview II and Solis overa $2.1 millionj mortgage.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Elizabeth Smart marries Matthew Gilmour in Hawaii - CBS News
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Daily Mail | Elizabeth Smart marries Matthew Gilmour in Hawaii CBS News Elizabeth Smart addresses the audience during the 2nd Annual Diller-von Furstenberg Awards on March 11, 2011, in New York. (CBS/AP) SALT LAKE CITY - Elizabeth Smart married fiance Matthew Gilmour on Saturday at a Mormon temple in Hawaii, several months ... Elizabeth Smart ties the knot in Hawaii Activist Elizabeth Smart begins married life in Hawaii Elizabeth Smart wedding ring photos after Hawaiian temple ceremony Matthew Gilmour |
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Farmers' opportunity: Save RMNP, help bottom line - 9NEWS.com
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9NEWS.com | Farmers' opportunity: Save RMNP, help bottom line 9NEWS.com FORT COLLINS - Brock Faulkner, a Texas A&M University agriculture engineer, stood up Thursday in front of a room full of farmers in Fort Morgan and railed against the perception that Colorado's agriculture producers are foul factory farmers. |
Friday, February 17, 2012
Delta Dental loses 93 jobs due to Medi-Cal cuts - Sacramento Business Journal:
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The $260 million annual program will shut downJuly 1. Administerer at Delta Dental’s offices on Data it serves about 3million low-income California residents ages 21 and The program is beingt cut to offset the state’s whopping budget now projected at more than $24 billion. The jobs includer 71 staff positions and 22in management, Delta Dental spokesma Jeff Album said Tuesday. The programn will close July 1 but will take weekss or months towind down, Album said, so the companyh does not have a timeline for when the jobs will end. “It’z a huge hit, not just for Delta Dental,” Albu m said.
“It’s money going to dentists statewide who servr the underinsured anduninsured — and the 3 millio people who are not goin to get their dentalp needs met.” The layoffs follow layoffs and a hiring freeze at Deltza Dental in February due to the tougj economic climate. A total of 170 positionsw were affected, including 70 in Rancho Cordova. The compang currently has the equivalentof 1,505 full-time staff in Rancho Cordova and a totaol 3,600 nationwide.
The $260 million annual program will shut downJuly 1. Administerer at Delta Dental’s offices on Data it serves about 3million low-income California residents ages 21 and The program is beingt cut to offset the state’s whopping budget now projected at more than $24 billion. The jobs includer 71 staff positions and 22in management, Delta Dental spokesma Jeff Album said Tuesday. The programn will close July 1 but will take weekss or months towind down, Album said, so the companyh does not have a timeline for when the jobs will end. “It’z a huge hit, not just for Delta Dental,” Albu m said.
“It’s money going to dentists statewide who servr the underinsured anduninsured — and the 3 millio people who are not goin to get their dentalp needs met.” The layoffs follow layoffs and a hiring freeze at Deltza Dental in February due to the tougj economic climate. A total of 170 positionsw were affected, including 70 in Rancho Cordova. The compang currently has the equivalentof 1,505 full-time staff in Rancho Cordova and a totaol 3,600 nationwide.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Mortgage rates jump - Wichita Business Journal:
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’s weekly report said that 30-year fixed-rate mortgagew averaged 5.29 percent this the highest rate this year and up fromlast week’s averagde of 4.91 percent. Rates still remain well belowq year-ago levels, when 30-year mortgages averaged more than6 percent, Freddiee Mac (NYSE: FRE) said. “Ratesd caught up to the recen risein long-term bond yields this week to reacu a 25-week high,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economisf Frank Nothaft. “The slowdown in the housing market has now detracter from economic growth for the past13 quarters, the longestf quarterly stretch since at least 1947.” Despite rising the housing market continues to show smalkl signs of life.
The ’ housing affordabilit index rose in April toits second-highest level since at least 1971. The NAR also reportede this week that pending sales of existing homes increased forthe third-consecutiv e month, posting the biggest monthlyh increase since 2001.
’s weekly report said that 30-year fixed-rate mortgagew averaged 5.29 percent this the highest rate this year and up fromlast week’s averagde of 4.91 percent. Rates still remain well belowq year-ago levels, when 30-year mortgages averaged more than6 percent, Freddiee Mac (NYSE: FRE) said. “Ratesd caught up to the recen risein long-term bond yields this week to reacu a 25-week high,” said Freddie Mac Chief Economisf Frank Nothaft. “The slowdown in the housing market has now detracter from economic growth for the past13 quarters, the longestf quarterly stretch since at least 1947.” Despite rising the housing market continues to show smalkl signs of life.
The ’ housing affordabilit index rose in April toits second-highest level since at least 1971. The NAR also reportede this week that pending sales of existing homes increased forthe third-consecutiv e month, posting the biggest monthlyh increase since 2001.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Third Frontier OKs $12.5M for Central Ohio organizations - Business First of Columbus:
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million infusion. The Ohio Departmenf of Development saidfour Columbus-area entities are in line to receive fundiny as part of the state’s 10-year, $1.6 billiobn Third Frontier initiative to createe high-tech jobs. The awards announced this week are designed to help with local venture capital efforts and research into alternative fuel vehicles andadvanced materials. Columbus-based will receive $1.6 milliom for its third venturdecapital fund. • , the Columbus region’s technology incubatorf and technologyindustry advocate, is in line for $900,000 for its ventur e capital Pre-Seed Fund II project.
• , a Plaib City-based technology development company and spinoffof Columbus-based , will be givenh $4 million to apply microchannel processes to transportation fuel • in Columbus will be presented with two awards of $3 millioh each – one that will go towards research and development of hybrid-electrivc commercial vehicles, the other for commercialization of bio-based reinforcementt materials in plastic composites. The Central Ohio awards were part ofa $36 milliohn round of funding the Third Frontiefr program awarded across the state. Awards are contingent on state ControllingBoard approval.
million infusion. The Ohio Departmenf of Development saidfour Columbus-area entities are in line to receive fundiny as part of the state’s 10-year, $1.6 billiobn Third Frontier initiative to createe high-tech jobs. The awards announced this week are designed to help with local venture capital efforts and research into alternative fuel vehicles andadvanced materials. Columbus-based will receive $1.6 milliom for its third venturdecapital fund. • , the Columbus region’s technology incubatorf and technologyindustry advocate, is in line for $900,000 for its ventur e capital Pre-Seed Fund II project.
• , a Plaib City-based technology development company and spinoffof Columbus-based , will be givenh $4 million to apply microchannel processes to transportation fuel • in Columbus will be presented with two awards of $3 millioh each – one that will go towards research and development of hybrid-electrivc commercial vehicles, the other for commercialization of bio-based reinforcementt materials in plastic composites. The Central Ohio awards were part ofa $36 milliohn round of funding the Third Frontiefr program awarded across the state. Awards are contingent on state ControllingBoard approval.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Hallmark offers e-card subscription plan - Kansas City Business Journal:
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The plan includes all the Kansas City-baseds company’s premium e-cards and licensed e-cards with hit music, TV showsz and movies, Hallmark said in a release. The companty sells its premium e-cards for 99 cents each. Customers can personaliz e e-cards, and Hallmark will send them anytimre during thesubscription period. Hallmark also offers a reminder serviced andaddress book. “We know peopl e enjoy connecting with their frienda and family byusing e-cardzs featuring their favorite characters, movies and Hallmark Product Manager Shelley Mathews said in the release.
“This plan makes it easy and convenientr to sendthose e-cards when they’re Consumers can select and address their e-cards aheac of time, and Hallmarkk will send them out righ on time.” The company wouldn’t disclose how much revenu it hopes the plan will generatse or how much revenu e it makes from selling premium e-cards individually.
The plan includes all the Kansas City-baseds company’s premium e-cards and licensed e-cards with hit music, TV showsz and movies, Hallmark said in a release. The companty sells its premium e-cards for 99 cents each. Customers can personaliz e e-cards, and Hallmark will send them anytimre during thesubscription period. Hallmark also offers a reminder serviced andaddress book. “We know peopl e enjoy connecting with their frienda and family byusing e-cardzs featuring their favorite characters, movies and Hallmark Product Manager Shelley Mathews said in the release.
“This plan makes it easy and convenientr to sendthose e-cards when they’re Consumers can select and address their e-cards aheac of time, and Hallmarkk will send them out righ on time.” The company wouldn’t disclose how much revenu it hopes the plan will generatse or how much revenu e it makes from selling premium e-cards individually.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Study: More CEOs say good works boost recruiting - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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This marks a shift in corporate philanthrop since the Roundtable released itsin 2000, whicbh noted that corporate responsibility was beginninh to evolve from community impacg to bottom line impact. The most recenty report shows thatthe evolution, indeed, has taken Boston struggles to maintain its college grads as they move into the workforce, and the Roundr Table report underscores that philanthropy is a factof making some local companies more attractive to youngedr workers. The Roundtable issuefd the report in collaboration with the Universityt of Massachusetts Boston EmergingLeaders Program.
A team from the Emerging Leaders Program started working on the reportrlast summer, interviewing 20 Massachusettes companies about their corporate social responsibility activitiesz -- predominantly large companes and representing a cross-sectiohn of industries. “Historically CEOs would engage in philanthropy becaused it was the right thingto do. They wanter to be good corporate citizens,” said J.D. Chesloff, deputgy director of the MassachusettsBusiness “Now there’s a good business case to incorporatinfg it into their business plan. There’s a bottom line impact to it, in additiom to being good for all the othercommunityu reasons.
” Based on the findings from the 20 companiee included in the research, the report suggests five ways companies can build a culture of social responsibility: • Creates a clear link to the company’s mission and securre endorsement at the executive level. Engage employees at all levelsas decision-makerzs in relation to corporate social responsibility targets and activities. Leverage employees’ skills to make positive contributions tothe • Provide opportunities for employees to develol new skills.
“A lot of it is around a companyh being authentic about wanting to do something in the communit and listening to what the employees are interested in doingy and connecting it to the values of the saidEllen Remmer, CEO of The , a nonprofiyt that promotes strategic philanthropy and advises donors.
This marks a shift in corporate philanthrop since the Roundtable released itsin 2000, whicbh noted that corporate responsibility was beginninh to evolve from community impacg to bottom line impact. The most recenty report shows thatthe evolution, indeed, has taken Boston struggles to maintain its college grads as they move into the workforce, and the Roundr Table report underscores that philanthropy is a factof making some local companies more attractive to youngedr workers. The Roundtable issuefd the report in collaboration with the Universityt of Massachusetts Boston EmergingLeaders Program.
A team from the Emerging Leaders Program started working on the reportrlast summer, interviewing 20 Massachusettes companies about their corporate social responsibility activitiesz -- predominantly large companes and representing a cross-sectiohn of industries. “Historically CEOs would engage in philanthropy becaused it was the right thingto do. They wanter to be good corporate citizens,” said J.D. Chesloff, deputgy director of the MassachusettsBusiness “Now there’s a good business case to incorporatinfg it into their business plan. There’s a bottom line impact to it, in additiom to being good for all the othercommunityu reasons.
” Based on the findings from the 20 companiee included in the research, the report suggests five ways companies can build a culture of social responsibility: • Creates a clear link to the company’s mission and securre endorsement at the executive level. Engage employees at all levelsas decision-makerzs in relation to corporate social responsibility targets and activities. Leverage employees’ skills to make positive contributions tothe • Provide opportunities for employees to develol new skills.
“A lot of it is around a companyh being authentic about wanting to do something in the communit and listening to what the employees are interested in doingy and connecting it to the values of the saidEllen Remmer, CEO of The , a nonprofiyt that promotes strategic philanthropy and advises donors.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Fashion protection - Deccan Chronicle
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Fashion protection Deccan Chronicle Many designers have patterns or designs that are uniquely theirs â€" Rohit Bal is known for his version of lotus motif, JJ Valaya is known for his Alika jackets. Designer Ritu Kumar says it's important to claim legal protection, “I want my 20-year-old ... |
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Kansas City-area libraries launch business-centric efforts - Kansas City Business Journal:
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The will open at the Kansas CityPublic Library’ws Central Branch in Downtown on The 2,800 square-foot center within the library branch is funded by a $600,00o grant from Kansas City-based (NYSE: HRB) and the H&R Block Foundation. It is intendeed to be a resource forlocal entrepreneurs, small businesss owners, job seekers, nonprofit managers and otheras who want to improvew their financial literacy. The center will open at 6:30 p.m. and Henry Bloch, co-founder of H&d Block, will discuss how the entrepreneurial startupo he andhis Richard, founded in Kansax City in 1955 grew to become the world’s largest tax services company. Admission to the grands opening eventis free.
Attendeed can RSVP . “The H&R Blocko Business & Career Center became a realith with the generous supportof H&R Block and the H&R Block Foundation,” Kansaxs City library Director Crosby Kemper III said in a “It’s the first step for many of our customers the first step to a new business, job, career, or another step in lifelong learning. In the present economic we’ve seen an increase in demandc forthese resources, and now we have dedicated staff and On the Kansas side of the state line, the Johnsohn County Library and the will kick off theifr partnership to serve the business community on June 16 at in Overlandx Park.
Dave Hanson, systemwide services manager for the JohnsoCounty Library, said Tuesday that the Oak Park branch will providee the Hispanic Economic Development space to conduct the Primoi Paso program, a Spanish-language version of the ’xs FastTrac program, and office space to providwe consultation for clients. “Aw lot of their business is now inJohnsonh County,” Hanson said of the The library is donating the space and providing support through its business reference he said. The branch’x staff also is undergoingh intensive Spanish-language training.
The will open at the Kansas CityPublic Library’ws Central Branch in Downtown on The 2,800 square-foot center within the library branch is funded by a $600,00o grant from Kansas City-based (NYSE: HRB) and the H&R Block Foundation. It is intendeed to be a resource forlocal entrepreneurs, small businesss owners, job seekers, nonprofit managers and otheras who want to improvew their financial literacy. The center will open at 6:30 p.m. and Henry Bloch, co-founder of H&d Block, will discuss how the entrepreneurial startupo he andhis Richard, founded in Kansax City in 1955 grew to become the world’s largest tax services company. Admission to the grands opening eventis free.
Attendeed can RSVP . “The H&R Blocko Business & Career Center became a realith with the generous supportof H&R Block and the H&R Block Foundation,” Kansaxs City library Director Crosby Kemper III said in a “It’s the first step for many of our customers the first step to a new business, job, career, or another step in lifelong learning. In the present economic we’ve seen an increase in demandc forthese resources, and now we have dedicated staff and On the Kansas side of the state line, the Johnsohn County Library and the will kick off theifr partnership to serve the business community on June 16 at in Overlandx Park.
Dave Hanson, systemwide services manager for the JohnsoCounty Library, said Tuesday that the Oak Park branch will providee the Hispanic Economic Development space to conduct the Primoi Paso program, a Spanish-language version of the ’xs FastTrac program, and office space to providwe consultation for clients. “Aw lot of their business is now inJohnsonh County,” Hanson said of the The library is donating the space and providing support through its business reference he said. The branch’x staff also is undergoingh intensive Spanish-language training.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
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