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Ships and helicopters are searching for two oil rig workers who disappeared when an explosion rocked a gulf oil rig off the coast of Louisiana and set it on fire, Coast Guard officials said.
Eleven other crew members were flown to hospitals, and four of them are listed in critical condition. No one has been confirmed dead.
Earlier reports by the Coast Guard that as many as 15 people were unaccounted for were resolved as the workers were located.
Among the injured were four who were airlifted for medical treatment to the West Jefferson Medical Center, where they are in critical condition after suffering serious burns. All four are intubated and will be evacuated to Baton Rouge Burn Center when they are stabilized, according to West Jefferson spokesman Taslin Alfonzo.
Three helicopters and two rescue boats are scouring the water looking for the missing crew members, according to Ed Cubanski, chief of the U.S. Coast Guard response.
The Coast Guard said that a Black Elk Energy Co. oil and natural gas platform caught fire after workers using a torch cut a line that had 28 gallons of oil in it, causing an explosion.
Black Elk's CEO, John Hoffman, said that the wrong tool was used in cutting the line. Contract workers should have used a saw instead of a torch, which caught vapors and caused the blast. The workers were employees of Grand Isle Shipyard, not Black Elk, he said. All of the individuals were men.
The rig was offline for maintenance and was scheduled to go back online for production later this month.
There were 22 people on board at the time of the explosion, according to the Coast Guard.
An oil sheen a half mile long and 200 yards wide has spread over the water surrounding the platform, which sits in 56 feet of water. The platform was shut down for the work at the time of the accident, Cubanski said.
The platform was located about 20 nautical miles southeast of Grand Isle, La., when the explosion happened, Vega said.
The explosion and fire comes the day after BP agreed to a $4 billion settlement for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion in the gulf, triggering the worst offshore oil spill in the country's history.
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All too often, small business owners undervalue the importance of cash flow, and prefer to measure their success based on the number of active jobs, the size of their contracts and their profit margins. While these are all very important metrics to focus on, cash flow is an equally as important indicator of how well a business is doing.
As a business owner, it?s important for you to understand the ins and outs of your cash flow, and continually review your finances so that you know where your business stands financially. To avoid uneven cash flow, the following are some things to consider.
Review your cash flow statement
The first step is to know where you stand with your cash flow. The best way to do this is to review your business?s cash flow statement, which shows the movement of money in and out of your business over a specific period of time. Since this statement shows the actual amount of money that enters and leaves a business, it?s a far more effective metric than simply reviewing how much remains at the end of a particular period of time.
By understanding your cash flow, you will be far better equipped to handle not only factors that are preventing you from making profit, but also those that are actively inhibiting you.
Understand how cash flow problems occur
Understanding how problems with cash flow occur in the first place, and then reviewing your budget to eliminate the sources, is the best defence for your business finances. When it comes to the spending side of cash flow, the major issue is overhead spending for the business. Don?t forget about any major expenditures such as during periods of growth, which is when you need to invest in new equipment, supplies and labour.
In addition, you need to know where your money is coming from. For example, if you provide products or services on credit, then you?ll need to consider unpaid balances when you review your cash flow.
Keep the cash flowing
Now that you know where your cash flow problems are coming from, you can take steps to rectify them. For example, minimising your fixed expenses, being creative in handling unexpected expenses, streamlining business processes, and managing your accounts receivable more effectively are all ways you can improve your cash flow.
Have a backup plan
Even though you have reviewed your finances and have a diligent plan for managing your cash, there may be times ahead that are hard to predict. That is why it?s important to have a backup plan that includes several sources of financing. There are short-term financing solutions ? such as lines of credit, short-term loans, credit cards, or cash loans ? as well as long-term or secured loans for the more long-term investments.
Manage growth
Consistent and controlled growth is the only way you can smooth out the wrinkles in your cash flow. When an opportunity for growth comes up, make sure you review your finances and plan carefully with cash-flow projections in mind. Make sure each decision you make with regards to growth is a conscious decision that is always backed up by your cash-flow projections and budget.
By reviewing your cash flow and budget constantly, you will always know where you stand financially, and will ensure you enjoy every moment of growing your business.
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updated 1:28 p.m. ET Nov. 17, 2012
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) -Luis Suarez scored twice and helped set up another goal Saturday as Liverpool beat Wigan 3-0 for just its second home win of the Premier League season.
The Uruguay striker struck twice in nine second-half minutes and also played a part in the third which saw Jose Enrique score his first goal for the club.
Suarez scored for the fifth straight match and now has 10 goals in as many appearances.
After a quiet first half, Suarez broke the deadlock in the 48th minute, meeting Raheem Sterling's cross with a first-time shot that took a slight deflection off Ivan Ramis.
He then doubled the lead after taking a throughball from Enrique, who in turn netted the third in the 66th after Suarez set up Sterling for a shot that was parried into his path.
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Black Friday shoppers are doing more and more of their buying online, so some stores are taking extra steps to lure customers out of the house. Here are the best Black Friday in-store freebies for 2012, featuring everything from gift cards to tape measurers.?
The first 100 customers at in line at Bealls departmenrt stores at midnight on Black Friday will receive either a WiFi Tablet, a $100 gift card, or $5 in Bealls Bucks. Bealls is of many stores luring customers to their stores on Black Friday with the promise of in-store freebies.
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EnlargeIn case you haven't noticed, we here at?dealnews?are huge advocates of online shopping, especially during the busiest shopping period of the year ? Black Friday. However, those who opt to brave the early morning Black Friday crowds at their local brick-and-mortar retailers are in for a treat beyond nabbing the last doorbuster: exclusive freebie offers abound! From gift cards and video games to coffee and pastries, several retail chains are offering consumers an incentive to leave the house to do their shopping.
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Below, we've rounded up a selection of eight great Black Friday freebies. Keep in mind, however, that as of this writing several of these offers are just rumored, so keep an eye on our?Black Friday?page?to see when they're confirmed. Also, many of these freebie deals will be available for "early bird" customers only ? the earlier you arrive, the greater a chance you'll have to score a little something extra.
Status: Rumor
Freebie: Be one of the first 100 customers at your local A.C. Moore and score afree $5 gift card. You can save yourself a little extra dough just by showing up before the sun rises, as doors open at 5 am on November 23.
Status: Confirmed
Freebie: Shoppers who arrive when doors open at 6 am on Black Friday will receive a?free?Bealls Christmas 2012 tree ornament. And for those who?really?want to be early ? in other words, be in front of the store come midnight ? the first 100 customers in line will also walk home with either a "16GB WiFi tablet," a $100 gift card, or $5 Bealls Bucks via a?Bealls scratch-off card.
Status: Rumor
Freebie: In addition to a?free?$5 gift card, the first 100 customers to show up when the doors open at 7 am will also get a?free?tote bag, which will be ideal for hauling off your Black Friday bounty. One of those totes may contain?another?freebie: an?extra $100 gift card!
Status: Confirmed
Freebie: Yes, Old Navy is a clothier, but it's also giving away a?Wii U Console?this Black Friday! While it's likely that the retailer will only give away one console per store, a larger number of customers can?spend at least $40?and take home a?free?copy of Super Mario Bros. U, which is a $60 value! Old Navy's doors open at midnight on Friday, and the first customers in line will receive a wristband for this free game offer.
Status: Rumor
Freebie: 'Tis the season for dropping temperatures, so remember not to skimp on auto maintenance, especially if you'll be enduring heavy holiday travel. As an exclusive for its in-store patrons, Pep Boys is offering?Champion Platinum Spark Plugs?for free?via a?$2 rebate. And because you never replace just one spark plug, you can purchase up to 15.
Status: Rumor
Freebie: If you're anticipating a large present from Santa (say, a new flat-screen TV?), you'll want to make sure you have plenty of space for it. To ensure the perfect fit, head to your local Ace Hardware and nab a?Lufkin 25-Foot Self-Centering Tape Rule?for free?via a?$5 rebate. And in case you want to buy in bulk, keep in mind that there is a limit of 32 per store.
Status: Confirmed
Freebie: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially on Black Friday; you'll need stamina to make it through those crowds! As Sam's Club opens its doors at 7 am on Black Friday, it'll be handing its members a?free?cup of Starbucks holiday blend coffee?along with a?free?Artisan Fresh pastry. Really, who wants to shop in the morning on an empty stomach?
Status: Confirmed
Freebie: No worries if you're not a Sam's Club member ? you can still enjoy your Black Friday boost! Participating Seattle's Best Coffee stores will be handing out?free?12-oz. cups of coffee. Although this deal touts that it's especially for those who have to work post-Thanksgiving (like our writers and editors!), it appears to be valid for just about anyone in need of a coffee break. If you can't make it to a Seattle's Best location (and have a Facebook account), you can opt to have a free sample sent to your house instead. We reckon you'll have to brew it yourself, however.
All are rumored unless otherwise noted:
Allison Barretta is the senior editor of?dealnews.com,?a website devoted to finding the best deals on consumer goods. The site pledges to list the best deal, whether or not it's from an advertiser, although it does work with advertisers to craft deals for readers.?Our guest bloggers are not employed or directed by the Monitor and the views expressed are the bloggers' own, as is responsibility for the content of their blogs. To contact us about a blogger,?click here.?This feature first appeared in?dealnews.com.?
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