Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Triton Systems to lay off Memphis employees, expansion called off - Memphis Business Journal:
and Memphis operations, according to a reporr on , an online newspaperf for Biloxi, Gulfport and Mississippi Gulf Long Beach, Miss.-based Triton employs 45 people in Memphi and 225 people in Long The company, a wholly owneds subsidiary of , hasn’t released how many employees will be cut or when the cuts will Calls to the company were not immediatel y returned. Triton made the move to layoff employeexs after a sale to a Korean ATM manufacturefr was called off last week due to scrutiny fromthe U.S. Justicse Department, according to the SunHerald.
com Memphis Business Journal reported in Septembedr that Triton planned to double its distribution and repair center in Bartlett pending regulatory approval of the merger with Korea-based . The company plannefd to add 30,000 squarwe feet to its 23,000-square-foot location off A.E. Beaty Drivee in Bartlett. At the Nautilus Hyosung was “lookin at Memphis as a hub” for its distributionn and repair business, according to Dan global services and solutions manager for This would have also meant a significant number of new jobs forShelbyy County. Nautilus Hyosung also had planned to add a new researc h and development center inLong Beach. Trito n opened its Bartlett facilityyin 2006.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Blue Shield names new chief medical officer - Kansas City Business Journal:
senior vice president and chief medical replacing Dr. Alan Sokolow, who accepted a position with in Southern California latelast year, accordint to Blue Shield. Officials at the San Francisco-base health plan said Mathews will overseew all ofits health-care including prevention and wellness programs, disease and case maternity management, pharmacy benefits management, medicao policies, centers of excellence, clinical transparency strategies and utilization management.
Mathews has more than two decadesx of experience in health plan Most recently, he was chief medical officer for DaVita where he oversaw the company’s diseaswe and care management programs for patients with end-stags renal disease and chronic kidney disease. Prior to Mathews was CMO for disease managemenr specialist Blue Shield is one ofthe state’s largestr health plans, with 3.4 millioh enrollees in various health insurance including 1.2 million HMO enrollees and 1.56 million PPO members statewide.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Grede Foundries files for bankruptcy protection - Triangle Business Journal:
Wayzata Investment Partners LLCof Wayzata, an SEC-registered investment adviser and managerf of private investment funds with more than $5 billioh in assets, has offered to provide a $45 million temporary loan facility to allow time for an orderl y sale under the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court. Sincd 1992, Wayzata has invested more than $12 billiom in more than 600 investments. The made Tuesday in the U.S. Bankruptcgy Court for the Western Districtyof Wisconsin, was driven by the impact of the currenyt economic downturn on the company and its customers, particularlyh the automotive industry, said Richard Koeningws chairman of the board of directors for Wauwatosa-basex Grede.
The reorganization and asset sale is expectedd to position the compan y for a turnaround as the country emerges from the most difficult economicf period it has seenin generations, he “The significant deterioration in the automotive and construction industriesx and the resulting impact on our company and the foundry industryg in general require that we take this strategi c action,” Koenings said. “We have carefully exploredd many options, and believe a sale to a strong financia backer like Wayzata is the best way to effectivelh proceed in what has been an exceedinglydifficult marketplace.
” Koenings stressed that Grede Foundriese remains in business and that jobs will remaih during the transition. “This move gives us the time to restructure whilr we continue to do business and operatrour plants,” he said. “Grede will continu to buy goods and services fromits vendors, support its work forcw and provide its customers with the same qualitu products and service they’ve come to expectf from us. Our goal is to preservee and strengthen our business so that we can compets successfully inthe future.
” Wayzata has also agreed to make the firs bid, often called a “stalking horse” bid, for “Wayzata’s commitment shows their belied in the strength of the Gredse name and its respected position in the foundruy industry,” Koenings said. Sales of businesses in bankruptcgy proceedings are often structured where one companyh makes the initial bid foranother company’x assets.
Under rules approvex by the court, highe offers from third parties can be submitted as competing The “stalking horse” arrangement helpws ensure that Grede receives the best valus for its assets and allows for offere that are best for the creditorz while preserving the business operations, company managemenrt said. Grede said that it has already received inquiriesa from other parties that are interestedin Grede’s productionj capacity. Koenings said Grede expects the sale and related biddinhg process to move steadilyy through thecourt system.
“We are deeply committed to doing everything necessary to put our company on solicd footing as the nation beginsa to rise out of the worsg economic conditions since theGreag Depression,” he said. “Our customers very clearly want us to succeeds and have beenvery supportive.” Grede announced in May that it had laid off 81 employeews from its foundry in Wauwatosa sincee the end of January. In the company revealed plans to close its foundrytin Greenwood, S.C.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Va. man acquitted of killing camp counselor in Pa. - The Associated Press
Va. man acquitted of killing camp counselor in Pa. The Associated Press A Virginia man accused of killing a camp counselor nearly two decades ago in northeastern Pennsylvania was acquitted Tuesday. Jurors deliberated for about 3 ... Plishka Found Not Guilty on » |
Monday, August 23, 2010
Terry House keeps Tom Stinnett
House is a master certified techniciab who services a variety ofrecreational vehicles, from 45-foot motor home to towable camping trailers. The service area used to be the skatingt rink at the Kentuckiana Sports Center on Marriott Drivin Clarksville. But that was before Tom Stinnett bough t the property in 1996 and turnedthe two-and-a-half-acrse facility into RV Freedom Center. House, 54, has been with Stinnetyt RV for18 years, providin an array of services for travelers who own RVs. “I am more of a maintenances man thana mechanic,” he said of his “I service plumbing and electricalo systems, heating and air-conditioning Anything you would see in a home.
” And many of the coachee he works on are homes — homesx the owners can drive. “I usuallyt work on the big guys,” he House works on 10 to 12 RV including Tiffin, Winnebago, Monaco, Dutchmen and Holiday Rambler. His taskse each day are dictated by work Some customers have a list of 25 items to checklor repair, while others requirew only a few simple adjustments. One of the majo r causes of problems, he said, has to do with the owne “not exercising the parts. You can’t just let the coach sit theres when notin use. It is best to start the turn on the run the heatingand air-conditioning system.
” And tiny bugs and spidersz can take down a 20,000-pounfd RV. “The slenderest of webs can block the liquidc propane pipes that runthe appliances. A mud dauber nest can unbalancdefan blades,” House said. Water leakds create havoc as well. “jI see a lot of roof damage thatcausesw leaks. Water will hurt more than creating mold, rotten wood.” But House’s job entaild more than service. Once an RV is House checks it out to make sure all systemare go. He then spends and hour or more with the customeer going over all the ins and outs ofthe coach’sx equipment, showing the customer how to work everything.
“II don’t want them to get to theid destination and not know how to open the patio he said with a Some of his work has to dowith customization. He has installedf solar panels for charging the extraair conditioners, satellite television equipmenty and inverter systems that convert DC battery power to standardr AC power. Hydronic heating systems, whicbh House also has installedfor customers, provide heat for the coach and hot watef in one unit. Interiors also can be “I have changed out sofas and lounges, carpeting and flooring, and even added ceramic House said. “Some of the service work just require installinga part, and I am he added.
“I get a thrilpl out of doing electrical work, whicg means I have to There are some tricky problems tofigures out. Sometimes I even stump the guys atthe factory.” There is a downside to any job, though. “I hate dealinf with waste tank If thecustomer doesn’t use the digester/deodorizer chemicals in the toiletr that are recommended, the waste driese up and forms a hard rock. Or, if they use the wrongb type oftoilet paper, the tank gets clogged or the tank gets It’s not pleasant.” Aside from that, House said his work has providedx him with a good career … one that young peoplee would do well to check out.
“I get paid good money,” he said. “I don’t get that and I get to work in aninside
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Eggs and salmonella: What you need to know - Los Angeles Times
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Juror: One vote blocked Senate seat conviction in Blagojevich case - CNN
CBC.ca | Juror: One vote blocked Senate seat conviction in Blagojevich case CNN By the CNN Wire Staff Chicago, Illinois (CNN) -- The jury in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was one vote short of convicting him of attempting to sell a US Senate seat. Prosecutors have already said they will retry ... The Blagojevich Case: Like the Ali-Frazier Rivalry? Blagojevich guilty on 1 count Blagojevich jury room filled with heated arguments |
Monday, August 16, 2010
Petraeus: Time is key for progress in Afghanistan - The Associated Press
Telegraph.co.uk | Petraeus: Time is key for progress in Afghanistan The Associated Press WASHINGTON â" US support for the 9-year Afghanistan war is slipping and the death toll is climbing. As the fighting intensifies, the Pentagon and White House are hoping that political support for the war can hold at least through year's end to give Army ... Petraeus Opposes a Rapid Pullout in Afghanistan Troop deaths top 2000 in Afghan war Foreign troop deaths in Afghan war 'top 2000' |
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Obama makes clear support for ground zero mosque - The Associated Press
Globe and Mail | Obama makes clear support for ground zero mosque The Associated Press WASHINGTON â" After skirting the controversy for weeks, President Barack Obama is weighing in forcefully on the mosque near ground zero, saying a nation built on religious freedom must » |
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Plane-iac's foe faces 25G hit - New York Post
CBC.ca | Plane-iac's foe faces 25G hit New York Post The woman whose oversize luggage sparked a tarmac tirade by a JetBlue flight attendant is in the cross hairs of federal officials mulling stiff penalties and heavy fines for her temper tantrum, authorities said yesterday ... JetBlue's Response to a Fed-Up Employee's Exit In Flight, More Dust-Ups |
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Fed-up attendant curses out fliers, exits JetBlue flight by emergency slide - USA Today
Sydney Morning Herald | Fed-up attendant curses out fliers, exits JetBlue flight by emergency slide USA Today A JetBlue flight attendant left his job in dramatic fashion yesterday, » |
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Sunday, August 8, 2010
Medic's mission - BBC News
The Guardian | Medic's mission BBC News Blog posts written by Briton Dr Karen Woo, named as one of 10 members of a medical team shot dead in Afghanistan, offer a human insight into the aid mission to the war-torn country. The BBC understands that Dr Woo gave up a well-paid job with private ... Killed in cold blood: the British doctor who went to help in Afghanistan Taliban kills 10 aid workers, including 6 Americans Afghan death doctor 'was true hero' |
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Friday, August 6, 2010
US Companies Add 71000 Jobs; Unemployment at 9.5% - Bloomberg
RTE.ie | US Companies Add 71000 Jobs; Unemployment at 9.5% Bloomberg Charmyne Kirkland looks over federal government job titles during Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton's job opportunity fair at the Washington Convention Center in Washington. ... Jobless Rate Remains At 9.5% Economy Loses 131000 Jobs US economy sheds 131000 jobs in July |
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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Family: Racial Bias Caused Conn. Gunman to Snap - ABC News
Globe and Mail | Family: Racial Bias Caused Conn. Gunman to Snap ABC News AP By EVERTON BAILEY JR. AP Writer Omar Thornton sat calmly in a meeting with union representative and his supervisors as they showed a video of him stealing beer from the distributor where he worked. A man dressed in a beer distribution company's ... Investigation Continues at Manchester Murder Scene Employees in workplace shooting still reeling Suspected Connecticut Shooter Had Complained Of Racial Harassment |
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Monday, August 2, 2010
BP Procedure Meant to Permanently Seal Well Is Set to Begin - New York Times
Globe and Mail | BP Procedure Meant to Permanently Seal Well Is Set to Begin New York Times HOUSTON â" Sometime late on Monday or early on Tuesday, BP expects to begin the procedure c » |
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