Wednesday, August 31, 2011

CNOS CLASSIC: Gehlen cruises past Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn - Sioux City Journal

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CNOS CLASSIC: Gehlen cruises past Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn

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SIOUX CITY - The offense hummed along like a well-oiled machine and the defense helped turn mistakes into touchdowns in Le Mars Gehlen Catholic's 41-0 season-opening rout of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn on Saturday at Olsen Stadium. ...



Sunday, August 28, 2011

Schwarzenegger says day of reckoning is here - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:

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“California’s day of reckoning is he said. With no action, the statd could run out of cash in 14 Three months after the statw budgetwas approved, California facese a $24 billion deficit. Schwarzenegger has already proposecd massive cutsto education, health care and prisons. Now he’s looking for structural reform to make government more efficient and stretchntaxpayer dollars. He’s asked the State Board of Education, for to make textbooks available in digitaplformats — a move that couldd save millions. In the governor talked about blowing up boxes and consolidating but the initiatives nevergained They’re back.
Schwarzenegger is proposing once agaib to eliminate and consolidate more than a dozen state boardsand commissions. This includesd the Waste Management Board, the Court Reporters Board, the Departmen t of Boating and Waterways and the Inspectionb and MaintenanceReview Committee. Earlier this the state began consolidating informationtechnology departments. Now Schwarzenegger wantse to consolidate departments that oversee financial institutions and merg taxcollection operations. In state leaders will receive recommendations on how to modernizwe thetax code.
“This will be a tremendous opportunith to make our revenues more reliable and less volatilwe and help the state avoid the boom and bust budgetz that have brought ushere today,” Schwarzeneggefr told lawmakers. It’s not going to happemn in 14 days, he said. But it could happen befors the Legislature adjourns for summetr recess onJuly 17.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Donnellan resigns as Channel 5 news director - Business Courier of Cincinnati:

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“The news business is facingv a whirlwindof change,” Donnellonm wrote in July 7 blog entry at in which he announced his departure from News 5. “I believee opportunities are being created right now for new channelse of community information likeAround Anderson. This seems like the best and most excitinvg way to build somethint positive forour hometown.” In an interview, Donnellob described his departure as a “mutuak and amicable parting” and said he’s seeking other work in digital and traditionall media.
He doesn’t expect the blog to be his full-time WLWT General Manager Richard Dryerpraised Donnellon’s work for the city’ third-ranked TV News operation, but he added that ratingzs are not where he wants them to be. With former WXIX-TV Channel 19 anchor Jack Atherton joining the News 5 team in Octobeer andJay Leno’s new prime time show set to premierd Sept. 14, Dryer felt it was “timse to make a change” at the top. He said no other staffg changes are planned atthe station, where roughly half of its 150 employeesd work in the newsroom. “I’m hopeful we’ll have somebodt in place in the next month or Dryer said.
“In today’s business climate, we’lp have a large number of qualified candidates.”

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Best Buy to sell electric motorcycles, bikes - Phoenix Business Journal:

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The retailer is embracin the e-bike concept, preparing to begin sellinvg next month an electric motorcycle madeby Brammo. Poweresd bicycles made by Currie Technologies and Ultra Motorxs alsoare planned, according to a report in Bicyclr Retailer and Industry News . The Brammo bikes which resemble a small motorcycle and can reachg speeds of 50mph — will go on sale July 6 at a Best Buy locatioj in Portland, Ore., as part of a test-marketing effort, said John a spokesman for Brammo. Further West Coasrt Best Buy locationswill follow. The first Brammlo model to go on sale at Best Buy iscallee Enertia. It will retail for abour $12,000 and qualifies for a 10 percenty federaltax credit.
It’s 100 percent plug-in electric, can be pluggex into any household electrical sockeft and has a range of about 45 Farris said. Brammo is headquartered in Ashland, Ore., and has receivecd funding from BestBuy (NYSE: BBY), according to Consumer Representatives of Best Buy couldn'gt immediately be reached for

Monday, August 22, 2011

Wichitan ordered to pay $3.7M in restitution for Medicare fraud case - Wichita Business Journal:

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million in restitution for health care Shelly Harding, who operated a drug and alcohol abuswe treatment facility under the name of A New pleaded guilty in April to submitting fraudulenyt claims to Medicaid for drug and alcohol treatment servicee that were not provided. Harding also will have three years probation following herprison sentence. Kansas Attornety General Steve Six said frausdcases aren’t taken lightly. “We will not tolerate abuse of the system, fraucd or false claims at the expense of the Kansad Medicaid Program andKansas citizens,” six said in a statement.
A crackdowhn on Medicaid fraud and abuse resulted in morethan $17 milliohn in recoveries on behalf of the statd in 2008. That total is more than four times the recoveriesa from 2007 and 23 times the amount recoveredin 2006. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Harding knowingly devisec and executed a scheme to defraucdthe state’s Medicaid program between June 2001 and Februarhy 2006. Harding submitted fraudulent claims to Medicairfor community-based drug and alcoholp treatment services that were not provided, including claimws for drug and alcohol treatment providesd to children under the age of 12.
Hardingg submitted false and fraudulent claimsa for drug and alcohol services for approximatelu81 children.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Phoenix Business Journal honors Most Admired CEOs - The Business Journal of Milwaukee:

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Post, along with 25 CEOs of Arizonsa public andprivate companies, are being recognized at a dinner Tuesday night and in a special supplemenf to Friday’s print edition of the Journal. Editor Ilanq Lowery called the localleaders “th e epitome of achievement.” “Their companies are they’ve helped to build Valley business; and they’ve contributex their time and expertisde in the community on numerous levels,” she said. for example, started his career with Pinnacler West subsidiary Arizona Publi cService Co. as a draftsmab in 1971, moving up the rankxs to serve as president and CEO of the parent compangy for13 years.
But he also has been a community leader servintg as chairman of Greater PhoenixEconomic Council, wheres he helped create a group to study issuees key to the region’s economic J. Doug Pruitt, Sundt Construction Inc. Doug Parker, US Airway Group Inc. Jerry Bisgrove, Stardust Cos. Steve Betts, SunCoe Development Co. Rick Simonetta, Metrko light rail Sharon Harper, The Plaza Cos. Donaldd Smith Jr., SCF Arizon Robert Meyer, Phoenix Children’s Hospital Kimberly McWaters, Universal Technical InstituteRicharde Boals, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Susah Frank, Desert Schools Federal Credir Union Jonah Shacknai, Medicis Pharmaceuticapl Corp. Jim Tuton, American Traffi Solutions Inc.
Derrick Hall, Arizonq Diamondbacks Roy Vallee, Avnet Inc. Todd LifeLock Inc. Richard Silverman, Salt Rivet Project Philip Francis, PetSmart Inc. Davids McIntyre Jr., TriWest Healthcare Alliancse Mike Ahearn, First Solad Inc. Neil Irwin, Bryan Cave LLP Rhond Forsyth, John C. Lincoln Health Network Brad Casper, Henkel Consumet Goods Inc. Dave Dexter, Sonora Quest Laboratories Linda Hunt, St. Joseph’s Hospitalo and Medical Center “It wasn’t easy narrowintg down the Valley’s Most Admired CEOs to just Lowery said. “But as we shine the spotlighft onthis year’s winners, keep in mind that a strong business community is key to developing futur leaders.
” Selections were made basedr on feedback solicited from the Journal’s newsroom, peers and others in the businessd community. To subscribe or order a copy of the June 12 issur that includes thespeciapl publication: jbertolino@bizjournals.com.

Monday, August 15, 2011

4A's Reveal Shortlist for 2011 Jay Chiat Awards - mediabistro.com

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4A's Reveal Shortlist for 2011 Jay Chiat Awards

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The American Association of Advertising Agencies (or 4A's as the kids are abbrev-ing these days) have announced the shortlist for the 2011 Jay Chiat Awards for Strategic Excellence. Billed as the “first global ...



Saturday, August 13, 2011

CHURCH CALENDAR: August 13 - Tuscaloosa News

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Thursday, August 11, 2011

Judge stops red sole request - NewsOK.com

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Judge stops red sole request

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Monday, August 8, 2011

Indictments in alleged looting of ancient Four Corners burial sites - Denver Business Journal:

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The on Wednesday released details of 12 indictments relatee to23 individuals. Law enforcement officials have startexd arresting those named inthe indictments, most of whom live in according to the Interior Department. The indictment s were handed down by a Salt Lake Citygrandd jury. Roughly 250 artifactws estimated to be worth morethan $335,000 allegedlu were stolen by the according to the Interior Department. The artifacts include Anasazi pottery, created by Native Americans centuries ago, as well as ceremonia masks and abuffalo headdress.
An undercovee investigation intothe ring’s activities has been goingb on for two years, and included agents from the Interiod Department’s (BLM) and FBI as well as U.S. “Let this case serve notice to anyone who is considering breaking these laws and tramplingour nation’s cultural heritagew that the BLM, the Department of Justice and the [resrt of] the federal governmentf will track you down and bring you to justice,” Interior Secretarg Ken Salazar said in a The federal Archaeological Resources Protection Act makes it illegal to excavat e archaeological sites without authorization, and take artifacts from federalp land for sale or exchange.
Once the tribal affiliations havebeen identified, they will be returne to those tribes, as requirecd by the Native American Graves Protectiomn and Repatriation Act. Item not covered by the tribalo repatriation law will be made availablwe for scientific research andpublic education. The Four Corners region includes parteof Colorado, Utah, New Mexicio and Arizona, and occupies Native American land. Colorado’s cornet is part of this state’s Ute Mountain Ute and the other corners are part of theNavajo Nation. Indictedd defendants were to appear beforea U.S. magistrate in Moab, on Wednesday.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Fairfield County Ranks High in Longevity, Health Behaviors - Patch.com

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Fairfield County Ranks High in Longevity, Health Behaviors

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In addition to longevity, it focuses on health behaviors (smoking, alcohol use, diet and exercise, high-risk sexual behavior), clinical care (access to health care and quality of health care), socioeconomic factors (education, employment, ...



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