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Illinois Blue Cross loses Wal-Mart contract  Claims administration, customer service going to Arkansas plan in 2010 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois , the state's largest health insurer, soon will no longer administer claims and provide customer service to employees of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. , the world's largest retailer, losing the business to another Blue Cross plan in Arkansas.

Illinois Blue Cross loses Wal-Mart contract  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the state's largest health insurer, soon will no longer administer claims and provide customer service to employees of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, losing the business to another Blue Cross plan in Arkansas.

Fairview, Blue Cross agree on last-minute deal  Thanks to a last-minute deal, Fairview Health Services will stay in the insurance network of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. The

Smart, Western Union launch new service in Hawaii, UAE  Leading wireless services provider, Smart Communications and the Western Union Company, a leading provider of global money-transfer services, have launched their mobile money transfer solution in Hawaii and the United Arab Emirates UAE via the award-winning Smart Money platform.

Fairview, Blue Cross sign new contract  The 11th-hour agreement ends months of uncertainty for tens of thousands of Blue Cross members who might have had to change doctors and hospitals.

Blue Cross proposes $50-a-month health insurance  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Inc. has submitted a plan to the state under which uninsured Floridians could get health insurance for $50 a month.

China considers 54-billion-dollar stimulus plan: state media   China is considering an economic stimulus plan worth 54 billion dollars, including tax cuts and government spending to prop up growth, state media reported Monday.

Steel cross goes up near flight's 9/11 Pa. crash site  As hundreds of firefighters bowed their heads in prayer, a cross made out of steel from the World Trade Center was dedicated Sunday near where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed into the ground on Sept. 11.

Healthways extends collaboration with Premera Blue Cross  Healthways has announced that it will continue providing care support program services for another three years to Premera Blue Cross members in Washington and members of its affiliate companies in Oregon, Arizona and Alaska.

Business North - Around The Region - Duluth & Superior Newspaper Fairview, Blue Cross reach in-network agreement  Just two days before their clinic contract will expire on Aug. 23, Fairview Health Services and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota have reached new in-network agreements for both Fairview clinics and hospitals. The new contracts will be in effect through 2009.

Time for Auckland Action on a Transport Smart Card  Auckland, 24 August 2008 - ''Time to lay the cards on the table!'' said Nikki Kaye, National Candidate for Auckland Central at her campaign launch today. ''A transport smart card would be a high priority for me as the MP for Auckland Central.''

Charlevoix Public Schools draft strategic plan  When Chet Janik first took over as Charlevoix Public Schools new superintendent, he stressed how important it was for them to have a long-term strategic plan.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Seeks Rate Increase  Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is seeking a 14.9 percent increase in health insurance premiums for employee groups. The state Insurance Department is reviewing the request.

Flight 93 Memorial Cross Erected Near Crash Site  A cross made out of steel beams from the World Trade Center has been dedicated near the site where Flight 93 crashed in western Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001.

Ventura's mission cross is an enduring landmark  Junipero Serra planted the first cross in 1782. It's had a few versions and served as a local landmark ever since. For more than two centuries, the old mission cross perched on a hill above Ventura has been a highly visible beacon for travelers. The first explorers came by ship and mule. Today, motorists speed past the landmark that lies east of Highway 101.

Mark your calendars for Oct. 17 Sugarland show  Sugarland has an Oct. 17 show at the Blue Cross Arena at the Community War Memorial.

Crunch, Blue Jackets announce ECHL affiliate  The Syracuse Crunch announced that the Columbus Blue Jackets have entered into an affiliation agreement with the Johnstown Chiefs to serve as the ECHL affiliate for both clubs.

Other Voices: 'Outdated' general plan doesn't prepare city for smart growth  If we are to work together to manage growth, it is first necessary to understand two principles of planning and development. Unfortunately, these principles are not something The Union seems to understand.

WTC cross is memorial to UA Flight 93  SHANKSVILLE, Pa. - Hundreds of firefighters and grieving relatives bowed their heads in prayer as a cross made out of steel from the World Trade Center was dedicated yesterday...

Owner raises concerns over supposed plan  The owner of Abby Lane Apartments, located off Old Fredericktown Road, says he was shocked and surprised to learn another developer had attended last week’s council work session and exposed a plan to purchase, rehab and rent the apartment complex. That’s because, he says, he knew nothing of the apparent plan.

Lowrie powers Red Sox over Blue Jays  Lowrie powers Red Sox over Blue Jays