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The article examines the rising labor costs that remain a significant concern for pizzeria operators in the U.S. It suggests managing labor costs through scheduling, planning and monitoring as the expense can sprint away from operators and weaken the profit line. It mentions that operational and managerial changes can also help to control labor costs.

The article offers information on various events and announcements in the U.S. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced its newly elected directors and officers to its Board of Directors for 2011. The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) Energy Innovation Summit 2011 will be held in National Harbor, Maryland from February 28-March 2, 2011. Grundfos Pumps Corp. has announced its Grundfos Technical Institute (GTI) training schedule for 2011.

The article offers updates on the scheduling of the broadcast television networks in the U.S. and on the factors that affect their scheduling. It mentions the everyday schedule of various networks including American Broadcasting Co. (ABC), CBS Television Network (CBS) and Fox Broadcasting Co. Furthermore, the schedule of the ABC network program on Tuesday at 9 p.m. is "Mr. Sunshine" of Matthew Perry.

The article discusses how toy manufacturers managed to be successful in the general merchandise category in convenience stores in the U.S. According to a toy manufacturer representative, it involves good planning of merchandising schedule, merchandising accordingly with in/out displays and giving licensed items time to trickle down. It added that it consists by venturing on nostalgic items, such as yo-yos.

Highlights the results of a report prepared by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regarding the schedule of rules of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as of June 6, 2005. Delay of the publication of the FAA notice of proposed rulemaking; Failure of the FAA to accurately assess the impact of its proposed flight and data recorder upgrades on entities according to the Office of Advocacy of the U.S. Small Business Administration; Suggestions of the Inspector General of the DOT for the FAA.

This article discusses program planning and time management for school librarians in the United States. Library media specialists operate in an environment of challenge, controversy, and daily travail. The No Child Left Behind legislation have added responsibilities to an already long list of daily tasks. Librarians face the challenge of being program administrator, teacher, instructional consultant, and information specialist all at the same time. A workflow management system keeps priorities clearly in front of librarians at all times. The steps in program planning are: assess the current situation; set goals; make the budget; implement the plan; evaluate; and celebrate.

Examines the shifting of television (TV) programs in the United States to new time periods for the fall 2000. Reasons behind shifting time periods of shows; Risks associated in switching time periods; Impact of moving time period on the TV program's syndication sales; Examples of the TV shows to be moved for fall 2000.

The article discusses the alternative project delivery method called Construction Manager at Risk (CM at Risk) adopted by U.S. public and private sectors in 2011. Among the common contracting methodologies in the federal government are design-bid-build and design-build. During the design phase of a project in the CM at Risk model, the designer and builder are contracted to the government separately. Some of the benefits of CM at Risk can be found in value analysis and project scheduling.

The article discusses the case Letter to: Richmond County Schools, wherein the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) investigates the compliance of the defendants with the Title IX's athletics provision in the U.S. OCR investigates the complaint alleging noncompliance of the provisions of Title IX for the school's athletic program. In this regard, OCR determines whether or not the schools has violation of the Title regarding athletic facilities and scheduling practices and competitions.

The article focuses on the challenges posed by the health care reform in the U.S. benefits management profession. Over 150 million Americans consider their employers as their primary source of health benefits, according to a study by the Kaiser Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured. Benefits management firms should take steps to meet the challenges, including familiarizing oneself with the legislation and related timelines, scheduling appointments with clients and prospects, and planning an early solution to become a true business partner.

The article discusses the doctoral dissertation of industrial engineer and sports journalist Renjun Bao which aims to improve the game scheduling process of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the U.S. Bao states that factors that make the NBA schedule challenging include the game's venue, television (TV) scheduling, and the fans. Bao cites that his research cannot provide an algorithm that generates the complete schedule automatically, but it will improve the understanding constraints.

The article presents suggestions from the author to hunters on timings during when they can expect highest wildlife activity. The article presents several charts which list good and excellent hunting timings including Hannon's Moon Table for March 2010 and Hannon's Moon Table for April 2010. The article further suggests that hunters can get information on the duration of legal hunting hours in their state from website of the U.S. Naval Observatory located at http://aa.usno.navy.mil.data/docs.

This article offers tips for parents on taking a trip or vacation during the holidays. According to Samantha Brown, host of the television show "Great Weekends," kids can tell their parents what they want out of a vacation as soon as they can talk. Particular focus is given to scheduling considerations when traveling with preschool children. It notes that a free storybook podcasts from iTunes is key to waiting while on a trip. Also included are recommended family destinations in the U.S.

The article reports on the suspension of a U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps plan to integrate Navy and Marine strike fighter squadrons. According to it, this plan has been replaced by a capabilities-based scheduling approach. The support of U.S. Marine officials for tactical air integration has been insisted by U.S. Marine spokesman Major Eric Dent.

The article presents the views of several urologists on scheduling of patient consultation in the U.S. Craig A. Peterson schedules the patients according to the amount of time they actually need, and gives them the option to wait or reschedule if running out of time. Michael J. Murphy caters female patients in the morning and male patients in the afternoon. James J. Elist sees four-five patients in the morning, and two or three in the afternoon.

The article reports that TV Guide Network, a cable television network in the U.S., has signed a contract with the television network American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) to reschedule episodes of the television program "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The program will be broadcast at 7 p.m. The networks did not disclose the terms of the contract.

The article presents the schedule of the U.S. Postal Service for 2007 postage stamp issues.

The article presents tips for taking the Uniform CPA Examination in the U.S. It is advised that the candidate should schedule the test session early as soon as he receives the Notice to Schedule (NTS). The candidate should also ensure that his name on the NTS is exactly the same on his identification documents. At the examination, the candidate should be aware of his options in the event of any problems such as equipment malfunction.

The article reports that targeted therapy, genetic-based treatments, sophisticated radiation and better surgical techniques are lengthening lives and new medicines to manage side effects and pain are making it possible for many cancer patients to handle a full work schedule. Subsequent research shows that the vast majority of patients at all stages return to their jobs and are as productive as their co-workers. Federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family Medical Leave Act protect workers with cancer from being fired and compel employers to be flexible about time off for treatment.

The article examines the guidelines on telework released by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) as of April 2006. The guidelines informs federal agencies how to manage programs for employees who telecommute at least one day a week. Telework must occur at least one day a week on a regular and recurring basis and not on an unscheduled, project-oriented or irregular basis. The GSA advises that alternative workplace arrangements can include telework, hoteling, virtual offices, telework centers and hot desking.

Provides information on a report on flexible work schedules released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor on July 1, 2005. Decline of employees on flexible schedules; Reason for the decline; Professions that have flexible schedules.

This article reports that U.S. President George W. Bush recently touted flextime's ability to help workers balance work and family demands and urged the Congress to give private-sector workers the same flexible scheduling options that federal workers have. The Congress needs to work with the administration to enact compensation time and flextime to help families better juggle their home needs and their work needs. However, Bush's political opponents, including labor unions and Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry, claim Bush is simply trying to cut workers' overtime pay.

Focuses on the workload of Kevin Law, chief deputy county executive of Steve Levy, in Suffolk County, New York. Attendance of Law in business and charitable functions; Move of Law to fill the role of chief business liaison of the county; Ability of Law to cope up with all the responsibilities assigned to him.

Addresses issues surrounding hours of labor in Utah. Conference on work-life balance sponsored by the Division of Career and Organization Education at the University of Utah; Debate in the U.S. Congress over rules for overtime; Study conducted by the National Sleep Foundation; Opinions of executives on the issue.

Focuses on the popularity of virtual private networks (VPN) on businesses in the U.S. Benefit of the technology for employees to do work from remote locations and send sensitive data over the Internet; Flexibility offered in personal scheduling; Advantage of VPN in allowing a company to extend its in-housenetwork.

Focuses on the web-based scheduling in the Center for Distance Learning (CDL) in Chicago, Illinois. Requirements in the studies completion in CDL; Aid of Time Trade company on CDL in defining available resources; Benefits gained in using internet technology.

Reports the rescheduling of television programs in the United States. Assaults on television programs rescheduling raised at National Association of Television Program Executives; Showing of first-run action series; Launching of 'John Woo's Once a Thief' by Moon Television.

Reports the schedule changes for cable primetime television shows in the United States. Reason for rescheduling of the series; Enumeration of cable networks postponing television features; Plans for the alteration of some scenes in the television premiere '24' from Fox Cable Network.

Presents tips on how United States sales people and entrepreneurs can manage their time better. Skills of effective time management; Aggressive approach to scheduling; Importance of self-discipline; Proper use of procrastination; Steps in prioritization.

Comments on the move of United States primary elections in many states to dates earlier in the year. Examples of states that have moved up the dates of their primary elections for both Democratic and Republican parties; Impact the schedule may have on race results; Traditional benefits of front-loading on dark horse candidates; Effects of front-loading on the importance of Iowa and New Hampshire in primary results.