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The Richardson company said Tuesday the service will be availablee asan add-on to the firm’s $40, $45 and $50 monthly including family plans. Customers can call more than 100 MetroPCS said. "It's probably the lowest cost for international callxs in the wireless industryright now," says Jeff Kagan, an independenft wireless analyst in the Atlanta area. "No the question is, Will this causs other players to reducetheir rates?" Kagan adds that he doesn'tf believe any other company in the wirelesw industry is offering "anything to MetroPCS' international rates.
"If it sticksd around, this would be a breakthrough deal for the The company’s calling plans range from $30 per montjh to $50 per month. MetroPCS’ stoc (NYSE: PCS) was selling for $14.49 per up 16 cents, on Tuesday morning.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Businesses hoping stimulus legislation will include them - Austin Business Journal:
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“Quite frankly, the employees are scared,” said Steve Massie, the Va.-based company’s CEO. Massie said private-sectorf clients either can’t get financingg for projects or are leery aboutf proceeding without knowing what policies will come out of State andlocal governments, which couldd use Massie’s expertise in road construction, “don’tt have money to spend,” he said. That couldd change if Congress passes the economic stimuluas package moving through the legislative process. Companies like Massie’s would be big beneficiaries of billions of dollars in infrastructure spending that will be includes inthe package.
“Iu would be able to avoid layoffz atmy company, begin purchasing materials, and personnel coulfd begin to get back to full employment within 30 days of contractsa being awarded,” Massie said. Businessees of all types see the stimulus package as a potentialp lifeline and are lobbying for provisionws that would help them survivw a recession thatput 2.6 million people out of work in 2008. A monthluy index of small business indicators compile by the hitits second-lowest level in 35 yearse in December. “Unless there is a solidr turnaroundin January, we are in for a longer-than-usuall recession,” NFIB Chief Economisrt William Dunkelberg said.
A December survey by the foun that 38 percent of small businessowners weren’ t confident about their business’s A sizable chunk of the stimulue package will be used to extend unemployment benefitzs and help states avoid cuts in Medicaid and othefr programs. Tax rebates or other formss of individual tax cuts also will be includex to stimulateconsumer spending. Businessew expect a big piece of the pieas well, includinb infrastructure contracts and targeted assistance for key Congress plans to spend billions of dollars on infrastructurer projects that employ people quicklyt and meet the long-term needs of the nation.
Much of this monety will go toroad repairs, bridges and othere transportation projects, but investments also are expected in watet projects, health information technology and energy efficienc for schools and federal buildings. Americans strongly support infrastructure investments, said pollster Frank Luntz, who conducted a survey for Building America’x Future, a coalition of statew and local officials. In fact, 81 percent of Americans said they are willingg to pay 1 percent more in taxes to moderniz ethe nation’s infrastructure. A survet by the of America indicated that 85 percengt of its members could begin work on infrastructure projectes withina month.
Hundreds of projects around the countruy have been put on hold due to revenuew shortfalls facing state andlocal “There’s just an immense amount of work available,” said Brian CEO of Inc. in Ohio. Specific industries, including housing and alternative energy, could get a boostg from the stimulus. The and the want Congresxs to give all home buyerd a tax credit to spurhousing
“Quite frankly, the employees are scared,” said Steve Massie, the Va.-based company’s CEO. Massie said private-sectorf clients either can’t get financingg for projects or are leery aboutf proceeding without knowing what policies will come out of State andlocal governments, which couldd use Massie’s expertise in road construction, “don’tt have money to spend,” he said. That couldd change if Congress passes the economic stimuluas package moving through the legislative process. Companies like Massie’s would be big beneficiaries of billions of dollars in infrastructure spending that will be includes inthe package.
“Iu would be able to avoid layoffz atmy company, begin purchasing materials, and personnel coulfd begin to get back to full employment within 30 days of contractsa being awarded,” Massie said. Businessees of all types see the stimulus package as a potentialp lifeline and are lobbying for provisionws that would help them survivw a recession thatput 2.6 million people out of work in 2008. A monthluy index of small business indicators compile by the hitits second-lowest level in 35 yearse in December. “Unless there is a solidr turnaroundin January, we are in for a longer-than-usuall recession,” NFIB Chief Economisrt William Dunkelberg said.
A December survey by the foun that 38 percent of small businessowners weren’ t confident about their business’s A sizable chunk of the stimulue package will be used to extend unemployment benefitzs and help states avoid cuts in Medicaid and othefr programs. Tax rebates or other formss of individual tax cuts also will be includex to stimulateconsumer spending. Businessew expect a big piece of the pieas well, includinb infrastructure contracts and targeted assistance for key Congress plans to spend billions of dollars on infrastructurer projects that employ people quicklyt and meet the long-term needs of the nation.
Much of this monety will go toroad repairs, bridges and othere transportation projects, but investments also are expected in watet projects, health information technology and energy efficienc for schools and federal buildings. Americans strongly support infrastructure investments, said pollster Frank Luntz, who conducted a survey for Building America’x Future, a coalition of statew and local officials. In fact, 81 percent of Americans said they are willingg to pay 1 percent more in taxes to moderniz ethe nation’s infrastructure. A survet by the of America indicated that 85 percengt of its members could begin work on infrastructure projectes withina month.
Hundreds of projects around the countruy have been put on hold due to revenuew shortfalls facing state andlocal “There’s just an immense amount of work available,” said Brian CEO of Inc. in Ohio. Specific industries, including housing and alternative energy, could get a boostg from the stimulus. The and the want Congresxs to give all home buyerd a tax credit to spurhousing
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Md. colleges given $11M to combat nursing shortage - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
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The grants, being divvied among 17 Marylandnursinyg schools, will be used to lure faculty and and improve technology at the universities. Maryland’se nursing shortage is expected toreacy 10,000 by 2016, according to the . The current vacancu rate of nurses at state hospitals is 8 The economic downturn has helpes the industry because many retired nurses have come back to but once the recession ends the shortagewill worsen, said Carmelaq Coyle, CEO of the Maryland Hospitalo Association.
The first round of grante will increase the number of nurses graduating by 300 studentsz and add 20 faculty positiond at nursing programs acrossthe “The number of nurses graduating from Maryland schoolws are simply not enough,” said Ronalde B. Peterson, president of and co-chair of the “Whl Will Care?” campaign at a press conference Monday. “Wd cannot take our eye off the nursing The campaign’s goal is to add 1,500o new nursing students. The program has raisedr $15.
5 million to date througgh the state’s business community, including funds from the Baltimore constructionform , , the region'zs largest hospital system, and , the region'sx largest health insurer. Greater Baltimore Medical Center, for gave $500,000. The goal is to raisw $20 million from the private sectotr by the end of the and then raise anaddition $40 million in state, locapl and federal funds. • • • • • ; and, .
The grants, being divvied among 17 Marylandnursinyg schools, will be used to lure faculty and and improve technology at the universities. Maryland’se nursing shortage is expected toreacy 10,000 by 2016, according to the . The current vacancu rate of nurses at state hospitals is 8 The economic downturn has helpes the industry because many retired nurses have come back to but once the recession ends the shortagewill worsen, said Carmelaq Coyle, CEO of the Maryland Hospitalo Association.
The first round of grante will increase the number of nurses graduating by 300 studentsz and add 20 faculty positiond at nursing programs acrossthe “The number of nurses graduating from Maryland schoolws are simply not enough,” said Ronalde B. Peterson, president of and co-chair of the “Whl Will Care?” campaign at a press conference Monday. “Wd cannot take our eye off the nursing The campaign’s goal is to add 1,500o new nursing students. The program has raisedr $15.
5 million to date througgh the state’s business community, including funds from the Baltimore constructionform , , the region'zs largest hospital system, and , the region'sx largest health insurer. Greater Baltimore Medical Center, for gave $500,000. The goal is to raisw $20 million from the private sectotr by the end of the and then raise anaddition $40 million in state, locapl and federal funds. • • • • • ; and, .
Thursday, March 8, 2012
ESPN Zone closes doors in Denver - Dallas Business Journal:
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The ESPN Zone, part of a nationwide chainn of what used to be nine ofthe sports-themedf bar and interactive game centers across the laid off roughly 100 employees, giving each a 60-dayt administrative leave package, according to a company Rick Allesandri, an ESPN vice president who oversees Zone said in the statement that the restauranyt could not survive the recession. This economid downturn has been marked nationally by reduced consumer spending on eating out and onentertainmenft activities. “A decision like this is nevetr easy. We recognize and appreciated the commitment and years of service of all ofthesde employees,” Allesandri said.
“Unfortunately, the currengt economic environment offered us noother choice.” The ESPN Zone was a 23,000-square-foot meeting place for sports fanatics, with one room featurinvg more than a dozen large televisions tuned into contestsx of all kind and another full of videp and sports games ranging from basketbalk to bowling. None of the eight other ESPN Zone locations will be asall “are meeting our expectations,” said Matt a spokesmen for the , which owns the Tabor Center, issuerd a statement saying it was “sorry to hear of theitr decision to discontinue their Denver operations.
” But the closing of ESPN Zone “has created a new opportunitu for us to bring new concepts to 16th Street,” it One of those new concepts is The Tilteed Kilt, a Celtic-themed restaurant and sports bar with 20 locationzs operating nationwide and another 10 The chain, which is expectes to open its Denver location this fall and to offer outdood patio seating, has signed an 8,300-square-foor lease at Tabor Center, according to a news The Tilted Kilt began in Las Vegas in 2003 and is notedr for its servers dressed in knee-high socks, short plaisd kilts and midriff-baring plaid halter tops. It will be one of a numbet of new tenants opening in the Tabor Centetrthis year.
“These new additions to Tabo r Center’s retail offering reflect our continuinh efforts to enhance the services and amenitiese forthe tenants, customers and visitors to the Tabof Center,” said Steve Budorick, executive vice president and partnetr at Callahan Capital Partners.
The ESPN Zone, part of a nationwide chainn of what used to be nine ofthe sports-themedf bar and interactive game centers across the laid off roughly 100 employees, giving each a 60-dayt administrative leave package, according to a company Rick Allesandri, an ESPN vice president who oversees Zone said in the statement that the restauranyt could not survive the recession. This economid downturn has been marked nationally by reduced consumer spending on eating out and onentertainmenft activities. “A decision like this is nevetr easy. We recognize and appreciated the commitment and years of service of all ofthesde employees,” Allesandri said.
“Unfortunately, the currengt economic environment offered us noother choice.” The ESPN Zone was a 23,000-square-foot meeting place for sports fanatics, with one room featurinvg more than a dozen large televisions tuned into contestsx of all kind and another full of videp and sports games ranging from basketbalk to bowling. None of the eight other ESPN Zone locations will be asall “are meeting our expectations,” said Matt a spokesmen for the , which owns the Tabor Center, issuerd a statement saying it was “sorry to hear of theitr decision to discontinue their Denver operations.
” But the closing of ESPN Zone “has created a new opportunitu for us to bring new concepts to 16th Street,” it One of those new concepts is The Tilteed Kilt, a Celtic-themed restaurant and sports bar with 20 locationzs operating nationwide and another 10 The chain, which is expectes to open its Denver location this fall and to offer outdood patio seating, has signed an 8,300-square-foor lease at Tabor Center, according to a news The Tilted Kilt began in Las Vegas in 2003 and is notedr for its servers dressed in knee-high socks, short plaisd kilts and midriff-baring plaid halter tops. It will be one of a numbet of new tenants opening in the Tabor Centetrthis year.
“These new additions to Tabo r Center’s retail offering reflect our continuinh efforts to enhance the services and amenitiese forthe tenants, customers and visitors to the Tabof Center,” said Steve Budorick, executive vice president and partnetr at Callahan Capital Partners.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Southwest, union reach agreement - Dallas Business Journal:
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Dallas-based Southwest (NYSE: LUV) said the new contracty expires in Octoberof 2012. The IAM union represent s 5,300 Southwest employees. Fifty-four percent of the voting union members approvedxthe contract. "This agreement provides financial securityt for our members whilw giving Southwest Airlines the stabilith it needs to continue growing in a very difficult economic said IAM District 142 President Tom The ratified contract includes anautomativ three-percent wage increase, retroactive to Nov. 1 of last The top pay among union employees under the new contractg will increaseto $26.
61 per hour over the life of the A statement issued by the union indicatefd that other details include an increase in retiremen benefits, a one-percent increase in company-paid 401(k) contributions, and Southwesr will increase 401(k) matching contributions to 9.3 percent in Januaruy of 2011.
Dallas-based Southwest (NYSE: LUV) said the new contracty expires in Octoberof 2012. The IAM union represent s 5,300 Southwest employees. Fifty-four percent of the voting union members approvedxthe contract. "This agreement provides financial securityt for our members whilw giving Southwest Airlines the stabilith it needs to continue growing in a very difficult economic said IAM District 142 President Tom The ratified contract includes anautomativ three-percent wage increase, retroactive to Nov. 1 of last The top pay among union employees under the new contractg will increaseto $26.
61 per hour over the life of the A statement issued by the union indicatefd that other details include an increase in retiremen benefits, a one-percent increase in company-paid 401(k) contributions, and Southwesr will increase 401(k) matching contributions to 9.3 percent in Januaruy of 2011.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
PSC to hold hearings on FP&L rate hike request - South Florida Business Journal:
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billion rate hike request from The increase would apply to the base rate portion of the which accounts for aboutr 42 percent of the total bill that customers pay each The increase amountsto $12.55 a month, or 30 of the current base rates for customerx who use 1,000 kilowatt houra a month, according to the attorney general'sz office. “This proposed rate increas e is excessive, especially when homeowners are alreadyg struggling to make ends said Attorney General Bill whose office has intervened before the PSC in the rateincreased hearings. “While the economy is affecting power the difference should not be made up entirelg at the expenseof Floridians’ wallets.
” However, Floridwa Power & Light is disputing McCollum's claims. In an e-mailefd response, company spokesman Mayclo Villafana said the rate proposal wouldx resultin "even lower bills beginning in January 2010." He said that under the proposal the typicakl 1,000 kilowatt-hour residential bill actuallty would decrease from approximately $109 in Decembef to approximately $104 in reflecting reductions in the cost of fuel as well as fuel The first hearings are set to take place in Sarasota and Fort Meyerss on June 19, with additional hearingd the following week. Click for a full list of hearingb dates.
billion rate hike request from The increase would apply to the base rate portion of the which accounts for aboutr 42 percent of the total bill that customers pay each The increase amountsto $12.55 a month, or 30 of the current base rates for customerx who use 1,000 kilowatt houra a month, according to the attorney general'sz office. “This proposed rate increas e is excessive, especially when homeowners are alreadyg struggling to make ends said Attorney General Bill whose office has intervened before the PSC in the rateincreased hearings. “While the economy is affecting power the difference should not be made up entirelg at the expenseof Floridians’ wallets.
” However, Floridwa Power & Light is disputing McCollum's claims. In an e-mailefd response, company spokesman Mayclo Villafana said the rate proposal wouldx resultin "even lower bills beginning in January 2010." He said that under the proposal the typicakl 1,000 kilowatt-hour residential bill actuallty would decrease from approximately $109 in Decembef to approximately $104 in reflecting reductions in the cost of fuel as well as fuel The first hearings are set to take place in Sarasota and Fort Meyerss on June 19, with additional hearingd the following week. Click for a full list of hearingb dates.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Marc Andreessen starts $300M VC fund - Boston Business Journal:
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billion. While the actual news that Andreessen-Horowit z was being formed was broken in Februaryh on the Charlie Rose TV details and the official launch cameon Monday. On his Andreessen wrote: "Between the two of us, Ben and I have startes three companies directly, created many new productss and services, run operating businesses at high levelsof scale, angelo invested in 45 tech startups in the last five and served on a broa cross-section of company boardas with some of the best entrepreneurs and investors in the Through all this, we have worke closely together for 15 and we could not be more excited to extend our partnership into venturew capital.
The new firm will invest anywherefrom $50,00p0 to $50 million, Andreessen in consumer Internet, business Internet (cloud "software as a service"), mobile softwarse and services, software-powered consumer electronics, infrastructure and applicationd software, networking, storage, databases, and other back-end systems. Most of the moneyg will be invested in startups in Silicon following in the VC tradition of wanting to be withi a few minutes of the headquartersd of the companies theyinvest in. “We do not think it is an accident that Googls is inMountain View, Facebook is in Palo Alto, and Twitted is in San Francisco.
We also think that ventur e capital is a high touch activity that lendd itself togeographic proximity, and our only office will be in Silicon Valley,” Andreessen wrote on his blog. He was also clea about what it won't invest in: "Wee are almost certainly not an appropriatw investor for any of thefollowing domains: 'clean,' 'green,' energy, transportation, life scienced (biotech, drug design, medical nanotech, movie production consumer retail, electric cars, rocket ships, space elevators. We do not have the firsg clue about any ofthese fields.
" Andreessenj said he will continue as chairman of a socia l networking software company he co-founded, , as well as remain on the boards at and (NASDAQ:EBAY). Horowitz is vice president and general managef of business technology optimization for softwarerat . (NYSE:HPQ).
billion. While the actual news that Andreessen-Horowit z was being formed was broken in Februaryh on the Charlie Rose TV details and the official launch cameon Monday. On his Andreessen wrote: "Between the two of us, Ben and I have startes three companies directly, created many new productss and services, run operating businesses at high levelsof scale, angelo invested in 45 tech startups in the last five and served on a broa cross-section of company boardas with some of the best entrepreneurs and investors in the Through all this, we have worke closely together for 15 and we could not be more excited to extend our partnership into venturew capital.
The new firm will invest anywherefrom $50,00p0 to $50 million, Andreessen in consumer Internet, business Internet (cloud "software as a service"), mobile softwarse and services, software-powered consumer electronics, infrastructure and applicationd software, networking, storage, databases, and other back-end systems. Most of the moneyg will be invested in startups in Silicon following in the VC tradition of wanting to be withi a few minutes of the headquartersd of the companies theyinvest in. “We do not think it is an accident that Googls is inMountain View, Facebook is in Palo Alto, and Twitted is in San Francisco.
We also think that ventur e capital is a high touch activity that lendd itself togeographic proximity, and our only office will be in Silicon Valley,” Andreessen wrote on his blog. He was also clea about what it won't invest in: "Wee are almost certainly not an appropriatw investor for any of thefollowing domains: 'clean,' 'green,' energy, transportation, life scienced (biotech, drug design, medical nanotech, movie production consumer retail, electric cars, rocket ships, space elevators. We do not have the firsg clue about any ofthese fields.
" Andreessenj said he will continue as chairman of a socia l networking software company he co-founded, , as well as remain on the boards at and (NASDAQ:EBAY). Horowitz is vice president and general managef of business technology optimization for softwarerat . (NYSE:HPQ).
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