Deported woman seeks MEA's help to get back to US Rediff An Indian orphan who was deported from the United States in 2008 following her arrest on drug charges on Monday wrote to External Affairs Minister SM Krishna [ Images ] asking him to help her get back to the US so that she can live with her two ... |
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Deported woman seeks MEA's help to get back to US - Rediff
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Morgan Street, Hyatt prep for All-Star Game crush - St. Louis Business Journal:
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“It was like doing a month’e worth of business in five days,” said Owings, who’e also president of the Laclede’d . “It was just Despite the big-game experience, Owingas still can’t wrap his head around the economif boostthis summer’s Major League Baseball All-Star extravaganza is likely to “I wish I knew,” he said. “We’rr really stretching to figure outwhat we’rd going to do.
” Big-time business is a safe Direct spending by visitors on Cardinalsw operations and on dining, retail and hoteles operations is expected to top $32 million, triggerinb another $27 million in indirect spending in the region, accordin to the and Growth Business owners and entrepreneurs like Owingzs are strategizing about how to best capturde the coming flood of revenue. Some are planninf to hire temporary workers to handle the excess Others are boosting drafting new promotions or reworking their offeringw to carve out acompetitive advantage. Without the influx of visitors and revenude will provide some local businesses with a significantr boost during an otherwisedown year.
Visitors in town for convention typicallyspend $275-$300 per day amongv hotel, dining and other purchases, said Greg Saunders, managin g director of the St. Louis Riverfront at 315 Chestnut. “Youu look at the number of people attendingh this game from outside the city overa four- or five-dauy period, it gets to be a prettt big number,” he said. “It’s a greatf showcase for St. Louis.” It also will be a showcaser for theHyatt Regency.
The hotel, whicn will host both the National Leaguwe and AmericanLeague teams, will wrap up its $63 million renovatiohn shortly before the start of All-Star A massive makeover that began in Octobetr at the 910-room hotel includes a new , a Ruth’s Chris Steakhousde and two new eateries, the and the Red Kitchen and Bar. The Hyattf renovation was plannedbefore St. Louis landes the 2009 All-Star Game, but Saunders knows the timintg couldn’t have been better. “It’s just a marvelou way to reintroduce the hotel tothe community,” he At Morgan Street, Owings and his staff are tossing aroundd ideas about All-Star week using the Final Four experiencee as a guide.
That four-day eventr generated an estimated $35 million for the region, accordinfg to the RCGA. For the All-Star Game, Owings expect to hire a half-dozen temporary bartenders and Refrigerator trucks and food booths also migh t makereturn appearances. “We’re planning on beint busy,” he said. “We’re making sure we can take care of In the heart ofthe All-Star action, Mike Shannon’sa Steaks and Seafood is expecting a whirlwinsd week. Thousands of visitors will file past the restaurant at Seventh and Market streets on their way from the stadiumto All-Star activities. General Manager Gary VanMatre expectsw business to increase three to fourtime normal.
The restaurant is considerin g adding additional seating downstairs and outside to accommodateoverfloww crowds, but it is shying away from raising prices, rolling out promotionx or altering the menu to coincids with All-Star week. “Thw last thing we want to do is changde what we do for a few extra VanMatre said. “But at the same time, we’re all utilizing this weekend to really spike the economy and make as much monegy aswe can.” On Washington Avenue, both the Dubliner and B&Tg Pizza plan to hire temporar y workers for the All-Star crush. The Dubliner may start a dinner servicew for its upstairsbar area.
Slight menu modifications might be onthe too, said manager Mike The crew at B&T will probably brint a couple workers on board to help with the likelgy spike in street traffic.
“It was like doing a month’e worth of business in five days,” said Owings, who’e also president of the Laclede’d . “It was just Despite the big-game experience, Owingas still can’t wrap his head around the economif boostthis summer’s Major League Baseball All-Star extravaganza is likely to “I wish I knew,” he said. “We’rr really stretching to figure outwhat we’rd going to do.
” Big-time business is a safe Direct spending by visitors on Cardinalsw operations and on dining, retail and hoteles operations is expected to top $32 million, triggerinb another $27 million in indirect spending in the region, accordin to the and Growth Business owners and entrepreneurs like Owingzs are strategizing about how to best capturde the coming flood of revenue. Some are planninf to hire temporary workers to handle the excess Others are boosting drafting new promotions or reworking their offeringw to carve out acompetitive advantage. Without the influx of visitors and revenude will provide some local businesses with a significantr boost during an otherwisedown year.
Visitors in town for convention typicallyspend $275-$300 per day amongv hotel, dining and other purchases, said Greg Saunders, managin g director of the St. Louis Riverfront at 315 Chestnut. “Youu look at the number of people attendingh this game from outside the city overa four- or five-dauy period, it gets to be a prettt big number,” he said. “It’s a greatf showcase for St. Louis.” It also will be a showcaser for theHyatt Regency.
The hotel, whicn will host both the National Leaguwe and AmericanLeague teams, will wrap up its $63 million renovatiohn shortly before the start of All-Star A massive makeover that began in Octobetr at the 910-room hotel includes a new , a Ruth’s Chris Steakhousde and two new eateries, the and the Red Kitchen and Bar. The Hyattf renovation was plannedbefore St. Louis landes the 2009 All-Star Game, but Saunders knows the timintg couldn’t have been better. “It’s just a marvelou way to reintroduce the hotel tothe community,” he At Morgan Street, Owings and his staff are tossing aroundd ideas about All-Star week using the Final Four experiencee as a guide.
That four-day eventr generated an estimated $35 million for the region, accordinfg to the RCGA. For the All-Star Game, Owings expect to hire a half-dozen temporary bartenders and Refrigerator trucks and food booths also migh t makereturn appearances. “We’re planning on beint busy,” he said. “We’re making sure we can take care of In the heart ofthe All-Star action, Mike Shannon’sa Steaks and Seafood is expecting a whirlwinsd week. Thousands of visitors will file past the restaurant at Seventh and Market streets on their way from the stadiumto All-Star activities. General Manager Gary VanMatre expectsw business to increase three to fourtime normal.
The restaurant is considerin g adding additional seating downstairs and outside to accommodateoverfloww crowds, but it is shying away from raising prices, rolling out promotionx or altering the menu to coincids with All-Star week. “Thw last thing we want to do is changde what we do for a few extra VanMatre said. “But at the same time, we’re all utilizing this weekend to really spike the economy and make as much monegy aswe can.” On Washington Avenue, both the Dubliner and B&Tg Pizza plan to hire temporar y workers for the All-Star crush. The Dubliner may start a dinner servicew for its upstairsbar area.
Slight menu modifications might be onthe too, said manager Mike The crew at B&T will probably brint a couple workers on board to help with the likelgy spike in street traffic.
Monday, May 28, 2012
Wineries sizzle with solar power - San Francisco Business Times:
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With an adoption rate far surpassing that of othedr businesses inthe state, wineries in Napa and Sonom a counties are warming up to solaf power -- and they're taking advantage of the resultint energy savings to hold their ground against encroaching competition and the threar of global warming. "In Napa Valley, we think something fascinating isgoing on," said Rob Erlichman, CEO of , a San Francisco solar developer focused on sustainable food and beveragwe businesses.
"The rate of adoption of solaer is 42 times that of business in general inthe state, which is staggering," he Erlichman estimates that about 7 percent of wineries in Napa Countyt have converted to solar, and abouy 4 percent of wineries in Sonoma Only 0.16 percent -- abouft 1,600 -- of California's non-agriculturalo businesses have plugged into solar power, he The list of vintners in both Napa and Sonoma who are lookinhg to harvest more than grapes from the sun'sa rays is growing. From Cline Cellars, St.
Francix Winery and Vineyards in Sonomwa to SilverOak Cellars, Havens Wine Domaine Carneros and Frog's Leap in wineries are seeing sense -- and dollares -- in harvesting the sun'sd energy. "Solar makes a lot of sensre for wineries," said Tom proprietor of Rodney Strong Vineyardsin Healdsburg. "We exist in plenty of and we have large, flat roofs for barrel buildings andcase buildings." Rodney Strong installed 80,000 square feet of solar panels on its barrelhousre at the end of 2003, and is now seeingt about 40 percent savings on its energu bills, Klein said. "As power costss increase, the savings will go up," he said.
Kleinn said the idea of lockingt in a portion ofenergy costs, combined with federal and stat incentives, makes solar financially appealing for "It makes absolute financial Wineries struggle with lots of competing needsx for capital but this shoul d go to the top of the list becauser of the long-term benefits of doing it." The abilityt to envision the long-term rewards is one reasobn wineries have been so quick to adop t solar, say solar industruy execs, since wineries already operat e with the future in mind. An investment in a for example, may not startt to see returns for 5 to7 years. Returnsw on investments in solar at wineries can be had in a similarr lengthof time.
residential solar installations can take twicre as long to pay for Rick Whisman, western region director for , note d that the cost savings that wineries can harvest from solar panelx have become increasingly important to California vintners. "After labor and (solar) is a bull's-eye for operating he said. "California wineries are coming under increasing competitio from Oregon and Washingtojand internationally. They have less of an ability toraiss prices." Whisman said SunPower has worked with "q few dozen" wineries in both Napa and Sonomsa counties. Though smaller wineries were theearlty adopters, SunPower has grown its profile to larger wineries, he said.
"The entirr industry is looking at betterr and more sustainable ways to improvthe business." In many cases, wineriea can "swap their monthly utility bill for a payment to the said Sunlight's Erlichman, "and in some cases keep Additionally, leasing of soladr equipment or power purchase agreements are enablingv wineries to install solar and reap the benefits withourt having to lay out a huge chunk of capital. Cuvaisonn Estate Wines in Napainvested $1.5 million in a solad photovoltaic project through Sunlight Electric that wrappedd up in September.
The winery is taking advantage of state incentives that will return afull two-thirds of the initial cost over a four-year period. Additionally, those panelsa will provide a minimum of 95 perceny ofthe winery's electricity -- eliminating bills that were runningh to $72,000 a year, according to President Jay Schuppert. "This was the most important thing we could do in terms of Schuppert said. He's now looking at other ways to reduce fossikl fuel usageat Cuvaison, and othed vintners are doing the same, concerner that rising temperatures from global warming could directluy impact their harvests.
"If we see significant (temperature) changs in the next 50 we would be lookingat 'wha t grapes are we going to said Rodney Strong's Klein. "Sustainability is an issue everyone in the wine industrhy isconcerned about."
With an adoption rate far surpassing that of othedr businesses inthe state, wineries in Napa and Sonom a counties are warming up to solaf power -- and they're taking advantage of the resultint energy savings to hold their ground against encroaching competition and the threar of global warming. "In Napa Valley, we think something fascinating isgoing on," said Rob Erlichman, CEO of , a San Francisco solar developer focused on sustainable food and beveragwe businesses.
"The rate of adoption of solaer is 42 times that of business in general inthe state, which is staggering," he Erlichman estimates that about 7 percent of wineries in Napa Countyt have converted to solar, and abouy 4 percent of wineries in Sonoma Only 0.16 percent -- abouft 1,600 -- of California's non-agriculturalo businesses have plugged into solar power, he The list of vintners in both Napa and Sonoma who are lookinhg to harvest more than grapes from the sun'sa rays is growing. From Cline Cellars, St.
Francix Winery and Vineyards in Sonomwa to SilverOak Cellars, Havens Wine Domaine Carneros and Frog's Leap in wineries are seeing sense -- and dollares -- in harvesting the sun'sd energy. "Solar makes a lot of sensre for wineries," said Tom proprietor of Rodney Strong Vineyardsin Healdsburg. "We exist in plenty of and we have large, flat roofs for barrel buildings andcase buildings." Rodney Strong installed 80,000 square feet of solar panels on its barrelhousre at the end of 2003, and is now seeingt about 40 percent savings on its energu bills, Klein said. "As power costss increase, the savings will go up," he said.
Kleinn said the idea of lockingt in a portion ofenergy costs, combined with federal and stat incentives, makes solar financially appealing for "It makes absolute financial Wineries struggle with lots of competing needsx for capital but this shoul d go to the top of the list becauser of the long-term benefits of doing it." The abilityt to envision the long-term rewards is one reasobn wineries have been so quick to adop t solar, say solar industruy execs, since wineries already operat e with the future in mind. An investment in a for example, may not startt to see returns for 5 to7 years. Returnsw on investments in solar at wineries can be had in a similarr lengthof time.
residential solar installations can take twicre as long to pay for Rick Whisman, western region director for , note d that the cost savings that wineries can harvest from solar panelx have become increasingly important to California vintners. "After labor and (solar) is a bull's-eye for operating he said. "California wineries are coming under increasing competitio from Oregon and Washingtojand internationally. They have less of an ability toraiss prices." Whisman said SunPower has worked with "q few dozen" wineries in both Napa and Sonomsa counties. Though smaller wineries were theearlty adopters, SunPower has grown its profile to larger wineries, he said.
"The entirr industry is looking at betterr and more sustainable ways to improvthe business." In many cases, wineriea can "swap their monthly utility bill for a payment to the said Sunlight's Erlichman, "and in some cases keep Additionally, leasing of soladr equipment or power purchase agreements are enablingv wineries to install solar and reap the benefits withourt having to lay out a huge chunk of capital. Cuvaisonn Estate Wines in Napainvested $1.5 million in a solad photovoltaic project through Sunlight Electric that wrappedd up in September.
The winery is taking advantage of state incentives that will return afull two-thirds of the initial cost over a four-year period. Additionally, those panelsa will provide a minimum of 95 perceny ofthe winery's electricity -- eliminating bills that were runningh to $72,000 a year, according to President Jay Schuppert. "This was the most important thing we could do in terms of Schuppert said. He's now looking at other ways to reduce fossikl fuel usageat Cuvaison, and othed vintners are doing the same, concerner that rising temperatures from global warming could directluy impact their harvests.
"If we see significant (temperature) changs in the next 50 we would be lookingat 'wha t grapes are we going to said Rodney Strong's Klein. "Sustainability is an issue everyone in the wine industrhy isconcerned about."
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Mission mayor brings change by listening to residents
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One key accomplishment is the proposed redevelopment of the former Plans for the Gateway developmentthere weren’t on her mind when McConwelk first ran for City Council. But with a 70,000-square-foot an eight-screen movie theate and other amenities, the project will help accomplish the revitalizationshe “At the time, I recognized that I showe d a part of Mission that wasn’t beint met — young families,” McConwell “A lot of the council memberds had grandkids or high schoolers; I was concernefd for the kids of After being named as mayotr in 2002, McConwell and the city began a new visiomn plan for Mission.
“I told the community that I would be like a freigh t train and announced where we neederdto go,” McConwell said. “Ig we needed to switchy tracks, we could, but we needed hones decisionsand input.” Blake Schreck, president of the , called McConwell a “one-woman campaign for her community.” McConwelol balances her community service as mayor with a full-tim career in law and her which now includes two “I was fortunate to find a good city administratotr and staff that works well McConwell said. “I can count on them to be trustworthy; it wouldd be difficult to do both ifI didn’tf have that.
” As mayor, McConwell has worked to raiswe the visibility and profile of the city. Ed president and CEO of , worked with McConwell on four piecews of legislation while working as a state legislatod from NortheastJohnson County. The most notable of those enableda $20 million flood plainn remediation project running through Mission’s commercial Three other pieces of legislation concernedf redevelopment. McConwell was also a big played in the push to get state approvalof $63.23 million in sales tax revenue (STAR) bondds for the Gateway project, making it the secondr project in the Kansas City regio n to receive the financing. in Wyandotte County was the first.
The amount of change going on in Missionn canbe scary, McConwell When residents are concerned or have she and the council have breakfast and lunch forums to address questions and go over plans. McConwello and the council have formed committeexs for community members to discuss theie visions forthe city. “Iu couldn’t dream this up on my own,” McConwell said. “We get everyone’s brains together.” O’Mallet said Mission has a strongv senseof community. “Laura has been a big part of advocatin g and supportingthose things,” O’Malle said. McConwell said she is committed to the communith and itsfuture vision.
“Thd reward is everyone feels they have a handin it,” McConwell
One key accomplishment is the proposed redevelopment of the former Plans for the Gateway developmentthere weren’t on her mind when McConwelk first ran for City Council. But with a 70,000-square-foot an eight-screen movie theate and other amenities, the project will help accomplish the revitalizationshe “At the time, I recognized that I showe d a part of Mission that wasn’t beint met — young families,” McConwell “A lot of the council memberds had grandkids or high schoolers; I was concernefd for the kids of After being named as mayotr in 2002, McConwell and the city began a new visiomn plan for Mission.
“I told the community that I would be like a freigh t train and announced where we neederdto go,” McConwell said. “Ig we needed to switchy tracks, we could, but we needed hones decisionsand input.” Blake Schreck, president of the , called McConwell a “one-woman campaign for her community.” McConwelol balances her community service as mayor with a full-tim career in law and her which now includes two “I was fortunate to find a good city administratotr and staff that works well McConwell said. “I can count on them to be trustworthy; it wouldd be difficult to do both ifI didn’tf have that.
” As mayor, McConwell has worked to raiswe the visibility and profile of the city. Ed president and CEO of , worked with McConwell on four piecews of legislation while working as a state legislatod from NortheastJohnson County. The most notable of those enableda $20 million flood plainn remediation project running through Mission’s commercial Three other pieces of legislation concernedf redevelopment. McConwell was also a big played in the push to get state approvalof $63.23 million in sales tax revenue (STAR) bondds for the Gateway project, making it the secondr project in the Kansas City regio n to receive the financing. in Wyandotte County was the first.
The amount of change going on in Missionn canbe scary, McConwell When residents are concerned or have she and the council have breakfast and lunch forums to address questions and go over plans. McConwello and the council have formed committeexs for community members to discuss theie visions forthe city. “Iu couldn’t dream this up on my own,” McConwell said. “We get everyone’s brains together.” O’Mallet said Mission has a strongv senseof community. “Laura has been a big part of advocatin g and supportingthose things,” O’Malle said. McConwell said she is committed to the communith and itsfuture vision.
“Thd reward is everyone feels they have a handin it,” McConwell
Friday, May 25, 2012
Balancing costs - Business First of Columbus:
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One of those avenues is the live/workm space option, a trend that is growing in San Some of those business owners say that living and working in the same dwelling does save expensexs andcommuting costs. Several projects have made their way to the Alamoo City to meet the including the Steel Houswe Lofts in the historic PedemnIron & Steel Building downtown, and live/workm space at Pearl Brewery.
Will an associate with San Antonio-based , says the live/work space seemsd to mesh better in the downtownj areas of larger citiee and areparticularly well-suited to certain industries, includinh certified public accountants, attorneys, architects and Chip Henderson, a local says the live/work space concept was the perfecf option for he and his wife since they have only one Late last year, Henderson moved his home and his Contects Consultants and Architects, into a unit at the newlhy completed Pearl Brewery located at 306 E. Grayson. “I knew I wantecd to be in this space threseyears ago,” Henderson says. “The contemporary, mixed-user look was appealing.
I don’t have to leav every morning to goto work.” Johnny Hernandez, owned of True Flavors, recently moved into the Steeo House Lofts. He says the move has given him the convenience of living and working in downtown San for areasonable cost. True Flavors is a San Antonio-based caterintg company owned by Hernandez and his sisteeLeticia Hernandez. “A lot of my busineszs happens downtown and a lot of my social circlesa are downtown so Ilove it,” he says. Hernandes says he actually has two unitds at SteelHouse Lofts, located at 1401 South Floresa St., one for his business office and the other as his personal residence.
Henderson, meanwhile says combining his work and home has reduceds his expenses in several areas including rentand transportation. But while the live/work space optiob does offer many financial advantagezto small-business owners, it can also create a few challenge s to those owners lookingg for certain tax breaks, such as the home-office local tax experts say. Live/work spaces can make senswe andsave money, but meeting the requirements to writw some of those expenses off can be a bit says Jim McCutcheon, senior counsel with LLP.
Accordinb to the (IRS), taxpayers who use a portion of their home for business purposes may be able to take a home office deduction if they meet certain Expenses that may be deducted include the business portion of realestate taxes, mortgagde interest, rent, utilities, insurance, painting, repairs and “There are lots of people who would qualifyh (for the deduction), but don’t out of fear (of being Then, there are those that don’t qualifyg and take the deduction anyway,” McCutcheon “It is a crazy deal.
” In trying to qualify for the some of the problems occur because the ownet may have a home officde that they work out of part time, yet have an offic elsewhere. Or, they try to claim a home offic deduction for an area where both work duties and personal timeare spent. For McCutcheon says, a dining room table that is used for familyg meals and as a desk would likely be questioned byIRS officials. McCutcheonj explains that some of thenew live/wor spaces might be questioned by the IRS in regards to the home-office deduction since the spaces are often loftw and there are no wallxs to distinguish the two areas.
He adds that with only one it can be difficult to prove the spacee is strictlyfor business. “Igt is tough to show the spacew is used exclusively for busines s when there is no wallor door,” he says. “Otherwise, what is personakl and what is business tendsto
One of those avenues is the live/workm space option, a trend that is growing in San Some of those business owners say that living and working in the same dwelling does save expensexs andcommuting costs. Several projects have made their way to the Alamoo City to meet the including the Steel Houswe Lofts in the historic PedemnIron & Steel Building downtown, and live/workm space at Pearl Brewery.
Will an associate with San Antonio-based , says the live/work space seemsd to mesh better in the downtownj areas of larger citiee and areparticularly well-suited to certain industries, includinh certified public accountants, attorneys, architects and Chip Henderson, a local says the live/work space concept was the perfecf option for he and his wife since they have only one Late last year, Henderson moved his home and his Contects Consultants and Architects, into a unit at the newlhy completed Pearl Brewery located at 306 E. Grayson. “I knew I wantecd to be in this space threseyears ago,” Henderson says. “The contemporary, mixed-user look was appealing.
I don’t have to leav every morning to goto work.” Johnny Hernandez, owned of True Flavors, recently moved into the Steeo House Lofts. He says the move has given him the convenience of living and working in downtown San for areasonable cost. True Flavors is a San Antonio-based caterintg company owned by Hernandez and his sisteeLeticia Hernandez. “A lot of my busineszs happens downtown and a lot of my social circlesa are downtown so Ilove it,” he says. Hernandes says he actually has two unitds at SteelHouse Lofts, located at 1401 South Floresa St., one for his business office and the other as his personal residence.
Henderson, meanwhile says combining his work and home has reduceds his expenses in several areas including rentand transportation. But while the live/work space optiob does offer many financial advantagezto small-business owners, it can also create a few challenge s to those owners lookingg for certain tax breaks, such as the home-office local tax experts say. Live/work spaces can make senswe andsave money, but meeting the requirements to writw some of those expenses off can be a bit says Jim McCutcheon, senior counsel with LLP.
Accordinb to the (IRS), taxpayers who use a portion of their home for business purposes may be able to take a home office deduction if they meet certain Expenses that may be deducted include the business portion of realestate taxes, mortgagde interest, rent, utilities, insurance, painting, repairs and “There are lots of people who would qualifyh (for the deduction), but don’t out of fear (of being Then, there are those that don’t qualifyg and take the deduction anyway,” McCutcheon “It is a crazy deal.
” In trying to qualify for the some of the problems occur because the ownet may have a home officde that they work out of part time, yet have an offic elsewhere. Or, they try to claim a home offic deduction for an area where both work duties and personal timeare spent. For McCutcheon says, a dining room table that is used for familyg meals and as a desk would likely be questioned byIRS officials. McCutcheonj explains that some of thenew live/wor spaces might be questioned by the IRS in regards to the home-office deduction since the spaces are often loftw and there are no wallxs to distinguish the two areas.
He adds that with only one it can be difficult to prove the spacee is strictlyfor business. “Igt is tough to show the spacew is used exclusively for busines s when there is no wallor door,” he says. “Otherwise, what is personakl and what is business tendsto
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
30-doctor GCAP group wants to leave Alliance - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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GCAP, a primary care groupp with about30 doctors, joined the hospita l system only 20 months ago. Now it’s claiming a litanyg of contract violationsthat “have seriouslyh affected the ability of the physicians to provid excellent health care for their many patients.” In a June 3 letterd to Health Alliance CEO Ken Hanover, the doctorx list 15 complaints, • Lack of 12 months’ notic e on changes in contractual including payment of benefits; failure to pay vendors, leading to the “embarrassinbg shutdown of services necessart to operate our business.” The doctors on Wednesday filed a complaint in Hamilton County Commonj Pleas Court.
They ask to be releaserd from service to the Health Alliance and for damagees andattorney fees. When it joinerd the Health Alliancein 2007, GCAP was the only independent practice of its type in the It became a wholly owned subsidiary of the hospitalo system, which includes University, Jewish and Fort Hamilton and the . The practicwe had hoped to benefit from a complete electronicv health records system that could interact withthe Alliance’s hospitals, as well as the ability to expan geographically and recruit doctors more effectively. Health Alliancew spokesman Tony Condia, in a written statement, said the healthn system was "surprised and by the letter and complaint.
He said the Alliance had initially tried to negotiate with the then offeredindependent arbitration, which the practicr refused. The Alliance was preparing for preliminary discussionse to sever the relationship when the lawsuittwas filed. "This litigation violates the termsz of theservice agreement, which requires us to resolve disputesz such as this with a neutral We would therefore encourage the GCAP physicians to uphold theier contractual obligations and not pursue costly according to the withdrew from the Health Alliance following a long court battle that began in March 2006. It startedf operating independently in 2008 but only signed a final settlemenf agreement inJanuary 2009.
The two St. Luke hospitalds similarly withdrew, reaching a settlementr with the Health Alliance inSeptember 2008. St. Luke has mergedx with .
GCAP, a primary care groupp with about30 doctors, joined the hospita l system only 20 months ago. Now it’s claiming a litanyg of contract violationsthat “have seriouslyh affected the ability of the physicians to provid excellent health care for their many patients.” In a June 3 letterd to Health Alliance CEO Ken Hanover, the doctorx list 15 complaints, • Lack of 12 months’ notic e on changes in contractual including payment of benefits; failure to pay vendors, leading to the “embarrassinbg shutdown of services necessart to operate our business.” The doctors on Wednesday filed a complaint in Hamilton County Commonj Pleas Court.
They ask to be releaserd from service to the Health Alliance and for damagees andattorney fees. When it joinerd the Health Alliancein 2007, GCAP was the only independent practice of its type in the It became a wholly owned subsidiary of the hospitalo system, which includes University, Jewish and Fort Hamilton and the . The practicwe had hoped to benefit from a complete electronicv health records system that could interact withthe Alliance’s hospitals, as well as the ability to expan geographically and recruit doctors more effectively. Health Alliancew spokesman Tony Condia, in a written statement, said the healthn system was "surprised and by the letter and complaint.
He said the Alliance had initially tried to negotiate with the then offeredindependent arbitration, which the practicr refused. The Alliance was preparing for preliminary discussionse to sever the relationship when the lawsuittwas filed. "This litigation violates the termsz of theservice agreement, which requires us to resolve disputesz such as this with a neutral We would therefore encourage the GCAP physicians to uphold theier contractual obligations and not pursue costly according to the withdrew from the Health Alliance following a long court battle that began in March 2006. It startedf operating independently in 2008 but only signed a final settlemenf agreement inJanuary 2009.
The two St. Luke hospitalds similarly withdrew, reaching a settlementr with the Health Alliance inSeptember 2008. St. Luke has mergedx with .
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Dan Snyder stays at Six Flags under reorganization - New Mexico Business Weekly:
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Six Flags is also seeking a $600 milliom loan, secured by its and $150 million in a new revolvin credit line. The company’s executive retention plan woulds keep Snyder as board memberand chairman. Mark Shapiro, currentlt chief executive, as well as chiefr financial officer Jeffrey Speed and several other top managementr would also stay on in executive Six Flags, which announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filingv over the weekend, listed $2.4 billion in debt and $3 billiobn in assets. It hopes to cut debt by $1.
8 billio n and wipe out more than $300 million in preferred Snyder and hismanagement team, who took control of the themew park operator three and a half years ago, have not been able to returj the company to profitability, despite increasing attendance and selling several parks to raisew capital last year. The company reported a $146 million first quarter loss. Six Flags has said its reorganizationh will not affect park operations and its vendors and employeees will continue tobe paid.
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Six Flags is also seeking a $600 milliom loan, secured by its and $150 million in a new revolvin credit line. The company’s executive retention plan woulds keep Snyder as board memberand chairman. Mark Shapiro, currentlt chief executive, as well as chiefr financial officer Jeffrey Speed and several other top managementr would also stay on in executive Six Flags, which announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filingv over the weekend, listed $2.4 billion in debt and $3 billiobn in assets. It hopes to cut debt by $1.
8 billio n and wipe out more than $300 million in preferred Snyder and hismanagement team, who took control of the themew park operator three and a half years ago, have not been able to returj the company to profitability, despite increasing attendance and selling several parks to raisew capital last year. The company reported a $146 million first quarter loss. Six Flags has said its reorganizationh will not affect park operations and its vendors and employeees will continue tobe paid.
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
Lone bomber sought in Italy school attack - msnbc.com
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Sydney Morning Herald | Lone bomber sought in Italy school attack msnbc.com Video: Bombing kills student in Italy Dinapoli said police already had a facial composite picture of the suspect they believe was behind the attack which killed 16-year-old Melissa Bassi and transformed a quiet morning in the Italian provinces into ... Italy School Bom b: Francesca Morvillo Falcone Bombing Revives Memories Of Dark ... Mystery school bombing kills Melissa, 16 Bomb kills 1 student, wounds 7 in Italy |
Friday, May 18, 2012
Job No. 1 after college: Establish credit history - Chicago Tribune
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Job No. 1 after college: Establish credit history Chicago Tribune But to do all of that, you need to establish something else first: your credit history. Your credit record reflects how well you've paid bills and whether you'll be financially responsible in the future. Landlords, lenders and utilities all look at ... |
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Tip Sheet - Triangle Business Journal:
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noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Council for Entrepreneurial Development’sz Entrepreneurship Center in ResearchTriangl Park. The CED is hosting an entrepreneurs-onl y workshop called “Know-How for Innovation-Based $15, CED members; $25, non-members. For more visit www.cednc.org/eow. WAKE TECH SBC SEMINAR – Jan. 20, 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at ’sz west campus. Wake Tech’s “Smalk Business Center” is presenting a seminar titled: “Choosing the Proper Legal Form for Your William Harazin, an attorney with , will For more information, call SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE – Jan. 22, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Jane S. McKimmo Center in Raleigh.
The North Carolina Agricultural and Life Sciencews Research Foundation is having aconference “Stewards of the Future – Researcnh for Global Sustainability.” founder Patrick Moore and Bayer CEO Pascapl Housset will keynote the event. For more information, visit www.ncalsrfconference.com. ICSC EVENTg – Jan. 28, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the , 3415 Wake Foresgt Road in Raleigh. The is having an event “State of the Retail Market 2009 – Adaptingy to the Current Trendsin Retail.” For more informatiojn or to register, visit www.icsc.org.
Say It Like Obams By Shel Leanne President-elect Baracm Obama has wowed millionsa with his ability to communicatedbefore audiences. Believing that such effective speakingb techniques are important for business executives and leaders of all the author offers tools to be used in makingt a strongfirst impression, gaining trust and confidencs and driving your points home. Hardcover, 224 , $21.95 Making Things Mastering Project Management By Scott Berkun This is an updatef edition of a critically acclaimedand best-selling in which project veteran Berkunm offers essays on field-tested philosophies for identifyingv and managing projects.
Berkun, who headeds up development of Windowsand MSN, is able to breakl down his lessons in a way that can be understood by technicaol and non-technical readers alike. Paperback, 408 O’Reilly Media Inc., $39.99
noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Council for Entrepreneurial Development’sz Entrepreneurship Center in ResearchTriangl Park. The CED is hosting an entrepreneurs-onl y workshop called “Know-How for Innovation-Based $15, CED members; $25, non-members. For more visit www.cednc.org/eow. WAKE TECH SBC SEMINAR – Jan. 20, 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m. at ’sz west campus. Wake Tech’s “Smalk Business Center” is presenting a seminar titled: “Choosing the Proper Legal Form for Your William Harazin, an attorney with , will For more information, call SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE – Jan. 22, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Jane S. McKimmo Center in Raleigh.
The North Carolina Agricultural and Life Sciencews Research Foundation is having aconference “Stewards of the Future – Researcnh for Global Sustainability.” founder Patrick Moore and Bayer CEO Pascapl Housset will keynote the event. For more information, visit www.ncalsrfconference.com. ICSC EVENTg – Jan. 28, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the , 3415 Wake Foresgt Road in Raleigh. The is having an event “State of the Retail Market 2009 – Adaptingy to the Current Trendsin Retail.” For more informatiojn or to register, visit www.icsc.org.
Say It Like Obams By Shel Leanne President-elect Baracm Obama has wowed millionsa with his ability to communicatedbefore audiences. Believing that such effective speakingb techniques are important for business executives and leaders of all the author offers tools to be used in makingt a strongfirst impression, gaining trust and confidencs and driving your points home. Hardcover, 224 , $21.95 Making Things Mastering Project Management By Scott Berkun This is an updatef edition of a critically acclaimedand best-selling in which project veteran Berkunm offers essays on field-tested philosophies for identifyingv and managing projects.
Berkun, who headeds up development of Windowsand MSN, is able to breakl down his lessons in a way that can be understood by technicaol and non-technical readers alike. Paperback, 408 O’Reilly Media Inc., $39.99
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
SDG&E Warns Customers About Latest Nationwide Scam - MarketWatch (press release)
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SDG&E Warns Customers About Latest Nationwide Scam MarketWatch (press release) SAN DIEGO, May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) is alerting customers to be aware of a scam that has impacted other utility customers in several states across the country. The scam claims that President Barack Obama ... SoCalGas Warns Customers About Latest Nationwide Scam |
Monday, May 14, 2012
Peabody, Shanxi Lu
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The Shaxi Mine, which is under has the potential to expand to 15 million tons or more per year in line with the developmenrt of a new rail project that would servse electricity customers and other industrial users in Centrap andEastern China. In the comingf months, the companies said they plan to conductg a feasibility study to evaluate technical requirementss for next phasesof development, which also includee other coal reserves in the region owned by Lu’an. “China is leading the world in industrial growth and fuelinfg its progresswith coal,” said Peabodyt Energy Chairman and Chief Executive Gregory Boyc in a statement.
“Peabody has a growing presence in Asia and seeksd to partnerin world-class coal projects to fuel long-term energyu needs …” Peabody has an expanding presence in China and is the only non-Chinesse partner in GreenGen, a near-zero emission s power project in Tianjin. The company is pursuiny multiple partnerships in Asia that includer a large surface mine and downstrean coal conversion facility with the governmenyt ofInner Mongolia, China and other and projects in Mongolia, whicb include the Peabody-Polo Resources joint venture. Chin a is the fastest-growing coal market in the using coal to fuel 80 percent ofits electricity.
China is expectedf to nearly double its electricity consumptionby 2015. Lu’an had $5 billionj in revenue in 2008. Peabody Energy BTU) is the world’s largest private-sector coal company, with revenued of $6.6 billion in 2008. Its coal productsw fuel 10 percent ofall U.S. electricity generation and 2 percenrt ofworldwide electricity.
The Shaxi Mine, which is under has the potential to expand to 15 million tons or more per year in line with the developmenrt of a new rail project that would servse electricity customers and other industrial users in Centrap andEastern China. In the comingf months, the companies said they plan to conductg a feasibility study to evaluate technical requirementss for next phasesof development, which also includee other coal reserves in the region owned by Lu’an. “China is leading the world in industrial growth and fuelinfg its progresswith coal,” said Peabodyt Energy Chairman and Chief Executive Gregory Boyc in a statement.
“Peabody has a growing presence in Asia and seeksd to partnerin world-class coal projects to fuel long-term energyu needs …” Peabody has an expanding presence in China and is the only non-Chinesse partner in GreenGen, a near-zero emission s power project in Tianjin. The company is pursuiny multiple partnerships in Asia that includer a large surface mine and downstrean coal conversion facility with the governmenyt ofInner Mongolia, China and other and projects in Mongolia, whicb include the Peabody-Polo Resources joint venture. Chin a is the fastest-growing coal market in the using coal to fuel 80 percent ofits electricity.
China is expectedf to nearly double its electricity consumptionby 2015. Lu’an had $5 billionj in revenue in 2008. Peabody Energy BTU) is the world’s largest private-sector coal company, with revenued of $6.6 billion in 2008. Its coal productsw fuel 10 percent ofall U.S. electricity generation and 2 percenrt ofworldwide electricity.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Pa. seems headed for another budget standoff - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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In Delaware, lawmakers appear poised to meet late into the night to approvea budget, while in Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendello appear to be preparing for anotherbudget standoff. Pennsylvania hasn’t enactef a budget by its July 1 deadline sincee Rendell was electedin 2002. Rendell announcexd loan programs Tuesday morning that would help state employeesw during a possible budget impasse in the Pennsylvania banks and credit unions will offer assistancs tothe state’s 69,000 employees, whose paychecks woulf be delayed if a state budget is not passer by Wednesday.
The banks and credit unions include: Citizen’s Bank of PA State Employees Credit Union, Americhoics Federal Credit Union, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Oil Countrhy Federal Credit Union, Fulton Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Swineford National FNB Bank, N.A. and Orrstowjn Bank. Pennsylvania faces a projected $3.2 billion budget which Rendell is seeking to closs in part through a temporary increase inthe state’s personapl income tax rate. The increase would raise the state’ws personal income tax rate from 3.07 percent to 3.57 a 16 percent increase, whicnh Republicans have vehemently opposed.
Delaware’as House of Representatives approvec a series of measures on Monday aimed at generatinvg revenue to closethe state’s budget gap, which will now move to the Senats for approval. The measurex include increasing the gross receipts tax by8 re-establishing the state’s estate tax and raising the personal income tax rate from 5.95 percent to 6.95 percent for those earning All of the measureas would expire after four years. The personapl income tax increase is 20 percent lowert than that originally proposedby Gov.
Jaco Markwell because House Republicanzs stood firm on a proposal to lower the state’s work force by 525 positionz in fiscal year 2010, House membersw said. The House also passed measuree to raise the state taxon cigarettes, eliminatde the personal income tax exemption on Delaware lottery winnings, increasse the public utility tax and make satellite television subjec to the public utility tax. A proposap to establish a state taxamnestg program, which is expected to generate $10 millionj for the state from the collection of delinquent taxes, was also passed. Rep. Dennis P. Williams, D-Wilmingtoj North, sponsored legislation for a morethan $3 billion statr budget on Monday.
New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzinwe signed a $29 billion fiscal year 2010 budgety into law onMonday afternoon. The state also had a Tuesdayg night deadline to enacta budget.
In Delaware, lawmakers appear poised to meet late into the night to approvea budget, while in Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendello appear to be preparing for anotherbudget standoff. Pennsylvania hasn’t enactef a budget by its July 1 deadline sincee Rendell was electedin 2002. Rendell announcexd loan programs Tuesday morning that would help state employeesw during a possible budget impasse in the Pennsylvania banks and credit unions will offer assistancs tothe state’s 69,000 employees, whose paychecks woulf be delayed if a state budget is not passer by Wednesday.
The banks and credit unions include: Citizen’s Bank of PA State Employees Credit Union, Americhoics Federal Credit Union, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Oil Countrhy Federal Credit Union, Fulton Lafayette Ambassador Bank, Swineford National FNB Bank, N.A. and Orrstowjn Bank. Pennsylvania faces a projected $3.2 billion budget which Rendell is seeking to closs in part through a temporary increase inthe state’s personapl income tax rate. The increase would raise the state’ws personal income tax rate from 3.07 percent to 3.57 a 16 percent increase, whicnh Republicans have vehemently opposed.
Delaware’as House of Representatives approvec a series of measures on Monday aimed at generatinvg revenue to closethe state’s budget gap, which will now move to the Senats for approval. The measurex include increasing the gross receipts tax by8 re-establishing the state’s estate tax and raising the personal income tax rate from 5.95 percent to 6.95 percent for those earning All of the measureas would expire after four years. The personapl income tax increase is 20 percent lowert than that originally proposedby Gov.
Jaco Markwell because House Republicanzs stood firm on a proposal to lower the state’s work force by 525 positionz in fiscal year 2010, House membersw said. The House also passed measuree to raise the state taxon cigarettes, eliminatde the personal income tax exemption on Delaware lottery winnings, increasse the public utility tax and make satellite television subjec to the public utility tax. A proposap to establish a state taxamnestg program, which is expected to generate $10 millionj for the state from the collection of delinquent taxes, was also passed. Rep. Dennis P. Williams, D-Wilmingtoj North, sponsored legislation for a morethan $3 billion statr budget on Monday.
New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzinwe signed a $29 billion fiscal year 2010 budgety into law onMonday afternoon. The state also had a Tuesdayg night deadline to enacta budget.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Heavy hitters invest $31M in Opko - Houston Business Journal:
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The Miami-based biotechnology developmentcompany (AMEX: OPK) is looking for monety to support clinical trials in the ophthalmologuy field. “We are pleased to receive theses funds and appreciate the confidence of the investorzsin Opko’s future success,” Opko Chairmanb and CEO Dr. Phillip Frosy said in a news release. Three entitied controlled by Taiwan-based Ruentex Groupl – Chung Chia Co. Ltd., Grandtime Associateas Ltd. and Gold Sino Assets Ltd. – investeds a combined $20 million in Opko. Ruentex’s operations include constructionand development, finance, medical services, retail and Miami-based tobacco company (NYSE: VGR) investedf $5 million in Opko.
Frost beneficially owns 11.5 perceng of Vector Group, Opko stated in a filingb on Monday. Two groups controlled by Greenwich, Conn.-baserd Oracle Partners, one of the world’ds biggest health care focused hedge invested acombined $5 million in The remaining $1 million came from Nora Real which is controlled by formedr director Carlo Salvi. Frost got a spot on Teva’s board after the Israeli company acquiredhis Miami-base Opko shares were up 7 cents to $1.27 in morningg trading.
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The Miami-based biotechnology developmentcompany (AMEX: OPK) is looking for monety to support clinical trials in the ophthalmologuy field. “We are pleased to receive theses funds and appreciate the confidence of the investorzsin Opko’s future success,” Opko Chairmanb and CEO Dr. Phillip Frosy said in a news release. Three entitied controlled by Taiwan-based Ruentex Groupl – Chung Chia Co. Ltd., Grandtime Associateas Ltd. and Gold Sino Assets Ltd. – investeds a combined $20 million in Opko. Ruentex’s operations include constructionand development, finance, medical services, retail and Miami-based tobacco company (NYSE: VGR) investedf $5 million in Opko.
Frost beneficially owns 11.5 perceng of Vector Group, Opko stated in a filingb on Monday. Two groups controlled by Greenwich, Conn.-baserd Oracle Partners, one of the world’ds biggest health care focused hedge invested acombined $5 million in The remaining $1 million came from Nora Real which is controlled by formedr director Carlo Salvi. Frost got a spot on Teva’s board after the Israeli company acquiredhis Miami-base Opko shares were up 7 cents to $1.27 in morningg trading.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
La directive sur l'efficacité énergétique pourrait se concrétiser d'ici ... - EurActiv
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La directive sur l'efficacité énergétique pourrait se concrétiser d'ici ... EurActiv La directive relative à l'efficacité énergétique devrait se concrétiser lors de la présidence danoise du Conseil de l'UE, qui prendra fin le 1 er juillet prochain. C'est ce qu'a annoncé un des fonctionnaires de la Commission européenne en charge de la ... |
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Sunday, May 6, 2012
Phoenix Business Journal: Most emailed Stories
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The solar industry couldf spur tens of thousands of jobsin Arizona, providingt several factors
The solar industry couldf spur tens of thousands of jobsin Arizona, providingt several factors
Friday, May 4, 2012
Jemile Weeks, Cliff Pennington ready to take off - San Francisco Chronicle
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Jemile Weeks, Cliff Pennington ready to take off San Francisco Chronicle Then Jemile Weeks and Cliff Pennington came out and fell on their faces the first month of the season. Weeks, who hit .303 last year as a rookie and .364 this spring (slugging .636 to boot), was batting .181 this week after going hitless in three ... Oakland A's: Weeks' second season not coming quite so easily |
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Five Guys plans to raise $15M - Austin Business Journal:
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Lorton-based which awards franchise rights to locations of the burger joint, has filed a Notice of Exempty Offering of Securities. The compant is privately held. Five Guys has recentlt enjoyed attention from both President Barack Obama and First LadyMichelle Obama, who separately made high-profilew visits there. The president's sojourn was captured on cameraby NBC, whicgh was following him around for a profile piece. The documentt does not specify why the money is being According tothe filing, Five Guys has already raisee $10 million of the $15 million it is tryinh to raise.
Named in the document are Victodr andJane Murrell, both executivs officers and directors for the as well as directorsa James Murrell, John Kim and H. Scott Spokeswoman Molly Catalano said she did not have specific details on how the capitak wouldbe used, but said that it was for the company' s general business operations. The filing says the offerinb is not being made in connectio witha merger, acqiusition or exchangd offer. The company’s creator, Jerryt Murrell, opened the first Five Guys asa carry-ougt operation in 1986, in a shopping center on Glebe Road in After opening five corporate locationas in the D.C. area, the company decided to franchisein 2002.
The fast-casuakl burger concept now has more than 300 locations in 25 including more than 50 inthe D.C. area.
Lorton-based which awards franchise rights to locations of the burger joint, has filed a Notice of Exempty Offering of Securities. The compant is privately held. Five Guys has recentlt enjoyed attention from both President Barack Obama and First LadyMichelle Obama, who separately made high-profilew visits there. The president's sojourn was captured on cameraby NBC, whicgh was following him around for a profile piece. The documentt does not specify why the money is being According tothe filing, Five Guys has already raisee $10 million of the $15 million it is tryinh to raise.
Named in the document are Victodr andJane Murrell, both executivs officers and directors for the as well as directorsa James Murrell, John Kim and H. Scott Spokeswoman Molly Catalano said she did not have specific details on how the capitak wouldbe used, but said that it was for the company' s general business operations. The filing says the offerinb is not being made in connectio witha merger, acqiusition or exchangd offer. The company’s creator, Jerryt Murrell, opened the first Five Guys asa carry-ougt operation in 1986, in a shopping center on Glebe Road in After opening five corporate locationas in the D.C. area, the company decided to franchisein 2002.
The fast-casuakl burger concept now has more than 300 locations in 25 including more than 50 inthe D.C. area.
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