Agency wants to see NYC theater emergency plans

  Eyewitness NewsNEW YORK -- The federal agency that governs workplace safety has sent a letter to 63 New York City theaters saying future inspections of the venues will include reviews of their emergency action plans.

The letter from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that the attempted car bombing in Times Square last summer highlighted the need for increased vigilance and ongoing emergency preparedness.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the letter was sent out on April 15.

Emergency action plans must outline various possible emergency situations. They must spell out which employees should stay behind to assist in evacuations. All venues with more than 10 employees must have such plans in writing. (Copyright ©2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Wendy's/Arby's loss narrows; plans price increases

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  ATLANTA -- Wendy's/Arby's Group Inc. says it lost $1.4 million in the first quarter and lowered expectations for 2011 earnings, citing the rising cost of beef.

The fast-food giant also says it plans to raise prices but didn't give details. Nor did the company provide any details the future of Arby's, which the company wants to sell.

The net loss, which equated to break-even per share, was short of expectations for 2 cents per share. The company lost $3.4 million a year ago.

Revenue rose about 1 percent to $848 million, beating analysts' expectations of $820 million.

The company says it expects adjusted earnings of $330 million to $340 million in 2011, down from previous predictions of $345 million to $355 million.

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