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Saturday, March 24, 2012
Suspenseful 'Hunger Games' satiates - San Francisco Examiner
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Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Pottstown Memorial sets up as next for-profit hospital - Philadelphia Business Journal:
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Last year CHS bought the 58-bed Souther Chester County Medical Centerfor $21 millio n and 176-bed Brandywine Hospital and Trauma Center for $40 million. The proposexd price for Pottstown Memorial wasnot disclosed. As part of the CHS would also acquire Pottstown Scanning and Treatmenf Center and all three locations of Pottstown Family With morethan 1,200 employees, Pottstown Healthcare is one of the largesty employers in western Montgomery County. "The decision to sell Pottstowm Memorial was taken very seriously by the boarsdof directors," Chairman Henry Pollaik said.
"After months of review and and somesoul searching, we have concluded that it is in the best interesyt of Pottstown Regional Healthcarw Network, its employees and medical and the community to sell the health-care network to an organization which best fits our understands our community and ensures our futurwe viability. We are confidenyt that Community Health Systemw isthat partner." Pottstowbn started the process of findint a merger partner about six months ago. At that time, John J. president and CEO of Pottstown said the board wanted to explore alternativesa forthe long-term survivall of the organization.
"One of thoses options may be todo nothing," Buckley said durinf the summer. "We are stable right now, from a financiakl perspective, but we thoughtt it would be prudent to see what options are out We want a cleafr understanding of what ouroptionxs are." In fiscal 1999 and 2000, Pottstown Memorial lost a combined $3.5 Last year, following cost-cutting measures that includedf layoffs, the hospital bounced back with a $2.5 millioj profit, according to figures from the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containmenyt Council.
According to industry sources, hospital groups that receivex requests-for-proposals from Pottstown included the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Main Line Healthb and Tenet Healthcare Corp. Tenet Healthcare is finalizing itsproposed $22 million acquisition of Roxboroughg Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. A hearin on the sale was schedulesfor Dec. 13 at Philadelphia Orphans Court. Tenert and Roxborough expect to complete the transaction before the end ofthe month. Pottstownm officials said a key to their deal was the willingness by CHS to commiy the resources needed for capital improvements atthe hospital.
"Ajn important consideration for us when choosing to move forwarsd with the letter of intent is that CHS acquires hospitals only in communitieslike ours, and they understanrd and respect the communities they serve," Pollak "They have a strong balance sheegt and are willing to invest millions of dollare of capital into our communitty for the expansion of facilities and services, as well as technologg that is vital to the continues provision of health care for this community.
"Pottstown is a growing community and one of our firsft projects will be to expand our ER capabilities to meet this This is good news for the communit y because it means improved access to care and he said. The transactionn is subject toregulatory approvals. CHS, which operates 63 hospitalxs in22 states, intendsa to convert Pottstown Memorial to a for-profift hospital. They expect the sale to close next
Last year CHS bought the 58-bed Souther Chester County Medical Centerfor $21 millio n and 176-bed Brandywine Hospital and Trauma Center for $40 million. The proposexd price for Pottstown Memorial wasnot disclosed. As part of the CHS would also acquire Pottstown Scanning and Treatmenf Center and all three locations of Pottstown Family With morethan 1,200 employees, Pottstown Healthcare is one of the largesty employers in western Montgomery County. "The decision to sell Pottstowm Memorial was taken very seriously by the boarsdof directors," Chairman Henry Pollaik said.
"After months of review and and somesoul searching, we have concluded that it is in the best interesyt of Pottstown Regional Healthcarw Network, its employees and medical and the community to sell the health-care network to an organization which best fits our understands our community and ensures our futurwe viability. We are confidenyt that Community Health Systemw isthat partner." Pottstowbn started the process of findint a merger partner about six months ago. At that time, John J. president and CEO of Pottstown said the board wanted to explore alternativesa forthe long-term survivall of the organization.
"One of thoses options may be todo nothing," Buckley said durinf the summer. "We are stable right now, from a financiakl perspective, but we thoughtt it would be prudent to see what options are out We want a cleafr understanding of what ouroptionxs are." In fiscal 1999 and 2000, Pottstown Memorial lost a combined $3.5 Last year, following cost-cutting measures that includedf layoffs, the hospital bounced back with a $2.5 millioj profit, according to figures from the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containmenyt Council.
According to industry sources, hospital groups that receivex requests-for-proposals from Pottstown included the University of Pennsylvania Health System, Main Line Healthb and Tenet Healthcare Corp. Tenet Healthcare is finalizing itsproposed $22 million acquisition of Roxboroughg Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. A hearin on the sale was schedulesfor Dec. 13 at Philadelphia Orphans Court. Tenert and Roxborough expect to complete the transaction before the end ofthe month. Pottstownm officials said a key to their deal was the willingness by CHS to commiy the resources needed for capital improvements atthe hospital.
"Ajn important consideration for us when choosing to move forwarsd with the letter of intent is that CHS acquires hospitals only in communitieslike ours, and they understanrd and respect the communities they serve," Pollak "They have a strong balance sheegt and are willing to invest millions of dollare of capital into our communitty for the expansion of facilities and services, as well as technologg that is vital to the continues provision of health care for this community.
"Pottstown is a growing community and one of our firsft projects will be to expand our ER capabilities to meet this This is good news for the communit y because it means improved access to care and he said. The transactionn is subject toregulatory approvals. CHS, which operates 63 hospitalxs in22 states, intendsa to convert Pottstown Memorial to a for-profift hospital. They expect the sale to close next
Monday, March 19, 2012
Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast Launches National Search for 'America's Most ... - MarketWatch (press release)
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Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast Launches National Search for 'America's Most ... MarketWatch (press release) DESTIN, FORT WALTON BEACH, OKALOOSA ISLAND, Fla., March 19, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- The search launches today to find 'America's Most Deserving Dad' and Northwest Florida's Emerald Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau challenges families from ... |
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Lars Rebien Sorensen Executive Profile
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"Lars Rebien Srensen joined Novo Nordisk
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Thursday, March 15, 2012
Arizona Cardinals close in on Phoenix Suns, Diamondbacks, Coyotes lag all - Phoenix Business Journal:
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Market research conducted as part of a possiblde relocation of the to Canads shows the Cardinals and National Football League catapultinvg in popularity among localsportsw consumers. Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie wantzs to buy the Coyotesfor $213 million and move the team to Ontario. His relocation plan submitte to the National Hockey League includes market the The surveys, conducted in late May for Balsillier by Hotspex Inc., show the Cardinalas gaining favor in a Phoenixd sports market traditionally dominatedd by the and .
One survey lookedf at the overall appeal amonhg fans forthe region’s four major sports The Cardinals garnered 53 percent supportg — equal to the Diamondbackds and just behind the 54 percent mark receivex by the Phoenix Suns. The Coyotes came in at 29 The survey did not say how many fans were The survey also found that footballk is the most populart sport in the Phoenix area with 53 percent of residentse following the NFL on aregular basis. Majorf League Baseball was second at 45 percenrt followed by the National Basketballl Association at 44 percent and National Hockey Leagud at 20 percentof Phoenix, accordiny to the survey and Balsillie’s applicatiob to move the team.
The Cardinalsz and NFL also did the best when it comesa to consumers choice of sportsto attend. Fifty-sevenm percent of those surveyed showedc a strong desire to attend an NFL That compares to 51 percent who strongly wanted to see a Majofr LeagueBaseball game, 46 percenr an NBA game and 30 percent for hockey. The Cardinals traditionall have been a doormat both in the NFL and the Phoeni sports market wherethe D-Backs and Suns have made multiple playoff appearances. The Cards, which movee to University of Phoenizx Stadiumin 2006, had not hosted a home playoffg game since 1947 and team owners the Bidwill familyu were unpopular among local fans.
But the Cardinals playofrf winslast season, a National Footbalp Conference championship and last-second Super Bowl loss pushe d them higher in a market struggling with cuts in consumef spending. The Cardinals playoff success also compares withthis season’s failurexs by Suns and Coyotes to make their playoffws and a slow 2009 season startg by the D-backs.
Market research conducted as part of a possiblde relocation of the to Canads shows the Cardinals and National Football League catapultinvg in popularity among localsportsw consumers. Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie wantzs to buy the Coyotesfor $213 million and move the team to Ontario. His relocation plan submitte to the National Hockey League includes market the The surveys, conducted in late May for Balsillier by Hotspex Inc., show the Cardinalas gaining favor in a Phoenixd sports market traditionally dominatedd by the and .
One survey lookedf at the overall appeal amonhg fans forthe region’s four major sports The Cardinals garnered 53 percent supportg — equal to the Diamondbackds and just behind the 54 percent mark receivex by the Phoenix Suns. The Coyotes came in at 29 The survey did not say how many fans were The survey also found that footballk is the most populart sport in the Phoenix area with 53 percent of residentse following the NFL on aregular basis. Majorf League Baseball was second at 45 percenrt followed by the National Basketballl Association at 44 percent and National Hockey Leagud at 20 percentof Phoenix, accordiny to the survey and Balsillie’s applicatiob to move the team.
The Cardinalsz and NFL also did the best when it comesa to consumers choice of sportsto attend. Fifty-sevenm percent of those surveyed showedc a strong desire to attend an NFL That compares to 51 percent who strongly wanted to see a Majofr LeagueBaseball game, 46 percenr an NBA game and 30 percent for hockey. The Cardinals traditionall have been a doormat both in the NFL and the Phoeni sports market wherethe D-Backs and Suns have made multiple playoff appearances. The Cards, which movee to University of Phoenizx Stadiumin 2006, had not hosted a home playoffg game since 1947 and team owners the Bidwill familyu were unpopular among local fans.
But the Cardinals playofrf winslast season, a National Footbalp Conference championship and last-second Super Bowl loss pushe d them higher in a market struggling with cuts in consumef spending. The Cardinals playoff success also compares withthis season’s failurexs by Suns and Coyotes to make their playoffws and a slow 2009 season startg by the D-backs.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Global Partnerships gets microfinance grant - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle):
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The organization received the three-year grant from the in Wash. The grant will primarilu be used to hire a director of investment More broadly, it will allow the nonprofitg to better manage its threes investment funds and improved its management and tracking of fund data. Since Global Partnership’s funds under management have increasedxfrom $2.5 million to . Some of the nonprofit’ds existing loan fund investorsinclude . A Global Partnership spokeswoman says the microlenderf is currently raising capital for its fourth loan which is targeted to bebetween $15 millio n and $25 million.
Global Partnerships lends money to microfinance institutions in LatinAmerican countries, which in turn make smalk loans to borrowers, typicallgy women. This summer, Global Partnerships will expand into itseighth country.
The organization received the three-year grant from the in Wash. The grant will primarilu be used to hire a director of investment More broadly, it will allow the nonprofitg to better manage its threes investment funds and improved its management and tracking of fund data. Since Global Partnership’s funds under management have increasedxfrom $2.5 million to . Some of the nonprofit’ds existing loan fund investorsinclude . A Global Partnership spokeswoman says the microlenderf is currently raising capital for its fourth loan which is targeted to bebetween $15 millio n and $25 million.
Global Partnerships lends money to microfinance institutions in LatinAmerican countries, which in turn make smalk loans to borrowers, typicallgy women. This summer, Global Partnerships will expand into itseighth country.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Peace talks on agenda as violence escalates - Sydney Morning Herald
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Sydney Morning Herald | Peace talks on agenda as violence escalates Sydney Morning Herald Photo: Reuters JERUSALEM: Amid the worst outbreak of Israeli-Palestinian violence in a year, the quartet of Middle East negotiators will meet today at the United Nations to discuss how to revive st » |
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