Friday, November 30, 2012
Grubb adding to retail mix at Morrison in SouthPark - Charlotte Business Journal:
, founded by former Wachovia investment bankers Gary Schwake andTim Schar, features a collectiob of sport-specific activewear brands from around the world. Shopperx will be able to buy clothinh designed to perform well during activities suchas yoga, running, spinning, climbing and more. Schwakee and Schar share a passion for an active lifestylre and an understanding of activewear trends based onextensive travel. "The clothing and gear we have selecteed arefrom small, niche brandd that deliver comfort, style and high Schwake says. "People with on-the-go lifestyles desire clothinbg that cankeep up.
" Asana, slated to open in will occupy 1,955 square feet in the highly visiblw section of the developmenr that fronts Sharon Road. Schwakde declines to discuss investment costs. "We think (Morrison) is the most uniques shopping environmentin SouthPark, with an eclectic mix of retailerws and restaurants that matches our stylde perfectly," he says. "We believe it will be an iconid partof Charlotte.
" Jonathan Nance, commercial leasinb director for Morrison developer , says Asana is a good fit for the which also includes an Earth Fare "We think they'll have no problen finding a loyal customer especially after Earth Fare opens in Jana Foreman negotiated the leasse for Grubb, while Brian Craver of represented Asana. Other recently announced tenantse in Morrison include DraperyEver After, a 1,881-square-foot store that sellx custom designs for windows, bedding and and Stickley Furniture Co., which is opening a 13,770-square-fooy showroom. Plans for Morrison call for 130,00o0 square feet of shops and restaurants alon with 560 residential units at Sharon andColonyt roads.
A little taste of the Seinfeld TV show is coming to the Hearstr Towerwhen Spartanburg, S.C., entrepreneuras John and Victorian Kirby open Northj Carolina's first Original SoupMan on July 24. The franchise will featurew the soups ofAl Yeganeh, who inspired Seinfeld's infamous soup episodde that added the term "soup to the American lexicon. "Obviously, no one likees to be called a Nazi," says Damian o Demonte, spokesman. "He was passionate and enthusiastic abouserving customers." Since 1984, New Yorkers had waited in line at Yeganeh's Soup Kitchen International for a taste of his lobster bisqued and jambalaya soup.
Yeganejh closed the shop in 2004 to prepares for the launch of hisinternational franchise. "After tryinvg the soup in the New York City I knew that I needed to brin itto Charlotte," John Kirbg says. The Original SoupMam will offer as many as 50 varietiex of soup along with gourmet saladaand sandwiches. Prices range from $4.95 to $8.95 for a cup of soup and $6.9 to $8.95 for a Each serving is presented witha fresh, crusty fruit and a piece of importee chocolate -- just as Yeganeh served it at his The Original SoupMan charges a $35,000 franchiss fee, and each location is estimated to cost between $150,00 and $225,000 to open. The company charges a 5% franchis e fee.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Grand View, Penn Foundation closing their behavioral health unit - Memphis Business Journal:
Both organizations are shifting their behaviora l health focus away from inpatient care and more towardzsoutpatient services. Penn Foundation of Sellersville, Pa., will continud to operate its crisis service program through the emergency department ofGranr View, also in Sellersville, and its crisis telephons hotline will continue. Penn Foundation psychiatrists will remaihn on staff atGrand View, wherr they will be on call to provide consultative psychiatric services to hospitaol inpatients. An estimated 14 full-time equivalenrt support staff employees of Granfd View and three PennFoundation full-time equivalent employees will lose thei jobs as result of the change.
They will be encouragedr to pursue other existing opportunities with thetwo “A key factor that has led to this decisio n is the very reducedx level of utilization that is being experiencede on the behavioral healthh unit,” said Stuart Fine, president and CEO of Grandd View. “New medication regimens and restructured outpatient approaches to care have had a remarkabler impact uponbehavioral health. Our inpatienft service that had long attended to 12 to 16 patientsa per day is now attending to only six to eighytsuch patients.
” Penn Foundation has pilotedf several programs in recent years that are specificallyt designed to prevent hospitalization and to promote independentt living and community involvement. The organization is plannin an expansion of its facilities to supportthe community’sa growing demand for several levelse of outpatient services. “Penn Foundation and Grands View have had a close working relationshi p that extends back for over 50 saidJohn Goshow, Penn Foundation CEO. “Ou organizations have coordinated in the development and operationn of a variety of programsand services.
This decision has been made and we will continue to cooperatee in working to address as best we can the behaviorak health needs ofarea residents.”
Monday, November 26, 2012
Security guards, Port of Portland avert strike - The Trucker
Northwest Public Radio | Security guards, Port of Portland avert strike The Trucker 11/26/2012. PORTLAND, Ore. รข" The Port of Portland and union leaders who represent its marine terminal security guards reached a tentative agreement in labor negotiations Saturday, averting a strike that could have effectively shut down three terminals. Port S trike Averted In Portland Security guards, Port of Portland avert strike at last minute Gov. Kitzhaber tries to avert longshore-backed strike at Port of Portland as ... |
Sunday, November 25, 2012
GBMISP Draft Document Validated for Vibrant Biodiversity Management - AllAfrica.com
GBMISP Draft Document Validated for Vibrant Biodiversity Management AllAfrica.com As part of the implementation process of the Gambia Biodiversity Management Strengthening Project (GBMISP), the Department of Parks and Wildlife Management (DPWM) and the PMU in collaboration with the private sector and partners on Tuesday ... |
Friday, November 23, 2012
Continental makes most-delayed list - Pacific Business News (Honolulu):
Houston-based Continental (NYSE: CAL) flights were on time 72 percenty of the time duringthe month, followed by with a 69.4 percent on-time arrival rate and with 68.6 Best for on-time arrivals was whose flights were on time 91.1 percentg of the time, followed by at 86.2 percentf and at 85.8 percent, according to the Air Travel Consumer Report, compiled by the DoT’s Bureaj of Transportation Statistics. Figured also showed that Continental had a problem getting its daily afternoonj flight from Clevelandto Newark, N.J.
to arrive on time in The Houston-based airline’s flight 1567 from Cleveland to Newark’x Liberty International Airport was late 90 percent of the time durinvthe month, according to the report. Overall, the flight was the fifth-most-delayedc during April. Leading the list was ’ flight 803 from Atlantas to Honolulu, which was late 96.6 percent of the according to the The 19 carriers reported anoverall on-time arrival rate of 79.1 percenf in April, up from 78.4 percent the previous month, and 77.7 percent in Aprilo 2008. Carriers reported that aviation system problemsdelayedd 7.4 percent of flights in April, up from nearlt 7.3 percent the previous month.
Other common problems includedf late-arriving aircraft and maintenance orcrew problems. Weathef was to blame for 44.4 percent of late up from 37.9 percent for the same month in 2008.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
'The Pick Pocket Pirate': New Book Begins High Seas Adventure Series
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" "The Pick Pocket Pirate: An Original Piratw Tale" centers on a young adventuret and street swindler, Ezekiel "Zek" T. Hand , who is befriended by the notorious cutthroat Cotton Banshee of the sailingvesselp Vagabond. The year is 1709 of "The Goldeh Era of Piracy," and against his Zek is taken aboardthe Vagabond. Together Zek and Capt. Banshere must cross swords and wits with scallywags such as Captain the child-eating pirate, as they seek to possess the mysterious emeralxd jewel known as the Mermaid's Eye. "Imagine beinfg the youngest of a crew of the most despicable sea dogs that ever took up the traddof piracy. They never cleanexd up after themselves.
Never took ate with their elbows on the They rough housed and snoredall night. They sailed for the love of adventure and the thrill of the hunt of prey onthe sea. Many were gruesomr looking and ill-mannered, some donnin hooks, or wearing peg legs or patched Manybore wicked-looking scars and were missinv more than one of their teeth." learns to live for love without measure and to follo w his dreams in this heartwarming tale. Set sail for readinhg pleasure and a great adventure for younbg and old buccaneers alikewith "The Pick Pocket An Original Pirate Tale." Timothy E. Dillinger was born in the mountaih countryof Vienna, West Virginia.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
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