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Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI/B), Canadas largest wireless carrier by subscribers, met analysts profit and sales estimates as the company initiated a turnaround plan to try to return to growth.

Second-quarter earnings fell to 84 Canadian cents a share, excluding some items, matching the average of analyst estimates. Revenue was little changed at C$3.21 billion, the Toronto-based company said today in a statement. Analysts had projected C$3.21 billion ($3 billion), according to the average of estimates compiled by Bloomberg.

Chief Executive Officer Guy Laurence, who took over in December, announced an effort two months ago to create long-term value by cutting costs and improving service in the face of mounting customer dissatisfaction. For now, he has said hes more focused on boosting revenue than reversing the trend of trailing subscriber growth. The wireless operator is also confronting the threat of new competition as Quebecor Inc. aims to become the fourth national carrier.

The CEO is still fairly new and weve seen some restructuring and new strategies, but itll likely take some time before we see any real changes there, Troy Crandall, a Montreal-based analyst at MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier Inc., said in an interview before the earnings statement.

The restructuring plan, including cuts to management positions, is expected to be completed by September, Laurence said on a conference call with reporters.

Rogers signed up fewer long-term customers as Laurence shunned discount promotions. Still, the company made more money from each user, on average, than analysts projected.

Rogers added 38,000 wireless contract customers in the second quarter, compared with the 43,000 estimated by seven analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. Average revenue per contract customer was C$66.40 a month, compared with the C$64.93 expected by analysts.

Rogers decision not to pursue aggressive wireless promotions since the start of 2014 is clearly having an impact, Dvai Ghose, a Toronto-based analyst with Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., wrote today in a note to clients. All in all we see some signs of progress.

The bulk of revenue growth per customer came from users jumping to bigger data plans, said Anthony Staffieri, the companys chief financial officer.

Pricing had a smaller impact, and its really the migration to higher buckets thats driving the improvements youre seeing there, he said on a separate conference call with analysts.

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The Americana Music Association confirmed the second half of its 15th Annual AmericanaFest lineup today. Among the additions include Sturgill Simpson, Robert Ellis, Bobby Bare Jr., Elizabeth Cook, Steep Canyon Rangers and Angaleena Presley. These artists will join the previously announced lineup of The Avett Brothers, Lee Ann Womack, Sarah Jarosz and Marty Stuart, among others.

Americana Music Festival will kick off September 17-21 in Nashville, TN beginning with the Honors & Awards Show at the historic Ryman Auditorium. All ticketing information is available here.

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Andrew Combs Anthony DAmato The Audreys Banditos Baskery Black & the Rodeo Kings The Black Lillies Bobby Bare Jr. Bradford Lee Folk Brooke Russell & the Mean Reds The Bros. Landreth The Brothers Comatose Cale Tyson Caleb Klauder Country Band Carolina Story Cory Branan Cory Chisels Soul Obscura The Danberrys David Ramirez The Devil Makes Three Elizabeth Cook Ernie Hendrickson Falls Feufollett Frank Fairfield Grace and Tony Griffin House The Haden Triplets Harlan Pepper Howard Fishman The Hot Nut Riveters Humming House Humming People Iman McLagan James Maddock Jim Lauderdale Laura Cantrell Lauren Shera Leftover Salmon feat. Bill Payne (Little Feat) Liz Longley JLos Colognes The Mae Trio The Mastersons Matthew Ryan Matt Anderson Matt the Electrician Matthew Mayfield Matthew Perryman Jones Mike Farrie Mipso Moot Davis NQ Arbuckle Over the Rhine Parsonfield (formerly Poor Old Shine) Peter Bradley Adams Phil Madeira Police Dog Hogan Promised Land Sound Robby Hecht Robert Ellis Ryan Tanner Shinyribs The Silks Sleepy Banjo Boys Sons of Bill Steelism Steep Canyon Rangers The Stray Birds Sturgill Simpson Tim Carroll Truth & Salvage Co. Webb Wilder Willie Sugarcapps Zachary Lucky Zoe Muth Allison Moorer Amy Ray Angaleena Presley The Avett Brothers The Barefoot Movement Ben Miller Band Billy Joe Shaver Black Prairie Brennen Leigh and Noel McKay Buddy Miller The Cactus Blossoms Carlene Carter Caroline Rose Chatham County Line Chuck Mead Danny & The Champions The Deadly Gentleman Del Barber The Deslondes Doug Seegers The Duhks The Dustbowl Revival Emily Barker & the Red Clay Halo Ethan Johns The Fairfield Four The Grahams Grant-Lee Phillips Green River Ordinance Greensky Bluegrass Gregory Alan Isakov Greyhounds The Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer Hayes Carll Howlin Brothers Immigrant Union Isreal Nash Jamestown Revival Jason Eady JD Wilkes & the Dirt Daubers Joe Henry Joe Pug Joe Purdy John Moreland Jonah Tolchin Johnny Two Bags Josh Ritter Joshua James Lake Street Dive Lee Ann Womack Leo Welch Lera Lynn Marah Presents: Mountain Minstrelsy Marty Stuart Matthew Ryan McCrary Sisters Nathaniel Rateliff New Country Rehab Oh Susanna Otis Gibbs Parker Millsap Paul Thorn Pete Molinari Quebe Sisters Band Rhett Miller Robbie Fulks Robyn Hitchcock Rodney Crowell Ruthie Foster Ryan Montbleau Sam Outlaw Sarah Jarosz Sean Rowe Shakey Graves Suzy Bogguss Todd Snider & Friends Tom Freund Tony Joe White Trigger Hippy (feat. Jackie Greene, Joan Osbourne, Steve Gorman, Tom Bukovac & Nick Govrik) Whiskey Shivers Willie Watson

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Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, today announced the SE8000 Series room controllers, a solution that provides the distinctive advantage of integrating a thermostat/temperature sensor and programmable room controller in a single unit. The SE8000 Series room controllers are elegantly designed with a highly customizable surface that works in a multitude of environments and decors, including offices, retail stores, schools, hotels and more. The room controllers deliver all the comfort and control functionality found in multi-component (DDC) systems, but in a small, easy-to-install package. The controllers can scale across a facility to optimize the energy use of HVAC systems and help reduce operational costs.

Engineered to meet the needs of building owners and facility managers across industries, the SE8000 Series room controllers help reduce installation labor, which enables faster commissioning time, lowers total installed cost of ownership, and delivers a quick return on investment (ROI) for retrofit projects. The new room controllers also allow commercial building owners and occupants to reinforce their brand by displaying any logo, image, or dynamic scheduled message on their screen. Full customization is achievable by selecting from five screen colors, two casings, and 10 textured fascias to find the perfect combination to complement any dcor. The room controllers are equipped with advanced application-specific control technology, alarm monitoring, optional humidity and occupancy controls, multi-language support, a touch screen interface, and an optional discreet occupancy sensor.

With the new SE8000 Series room controllers, we are offering customers the most cutting-edge design and advanced room control technology in intelligent, easy to install units, says Frederick Morency, vice president, Small Building Systems at Schneider Electric. These room controllers integrate seamlessly into existing HVAC and building management systems to provide fast ROI through energy savings and operational efficiency.

The room controllers are simple to install and commission, allowing quick deployment with minimal disruption to building occupants, end users, and business operations. They are configured to integrate easily with most building management systems, such as Schneider Electrics SmartStruxureTM and SmartStruxure Lite solutions. The controllers offer wired and wireless communication options to network and scale with building management systems, making them a perfect fit for both new construction and retrofit projects.

In addition, application-specific models will be released in the coming months for fan coils, heat pumps, roof top and air handling units that are pre-programmed to maximize efficiency, with the option to easily modify configurations to meet unique environmental needs. Third-party integration is available through open protocols, including BACnet MS/TP, and wireless ZigBee Pro, enabling organizations to future-proof their investment.

To learn more about the SE8000 Room Controllers and associated solutions, please visit the product landing page.

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Restaurant officials say the construction is on track with the project schedule.

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The tentative opening date on the restaurant is September 20 and the restaurant will have a drive-through window.

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The Federal Government on Thursday said that the ongoing remodeling project of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja would be completed by the end of this year.

The project is being financed from the $500m loan secured by the Federal Government from the Chinese Government for the remodelling of Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja and Kano airports projects.

The loan has a seven year moratorium; and interest payments totalling $113.9m.

Addressing journalists during an inspection tour of the airport and light rail projects being executed by the Chinese Civil Engineering and Construction Company, the Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said the projects is among those prioritised by the Federal Government based on President Goodluck Jonathans directives.

The minister explained the project is about 30 per cent complete adding that the December target date for the project would be achieved.

She said, My impression is very good. The work is proceeding well, it is 30 per cent complete, but they are pushing.

We have told them that they must complete one out of the four and they have said they would complete the one of Abuja by the end of the year for Mr. President to commission it.

The quality seems solid. The design looks good. So, we are really looking forward to a new terminal that looks like anyone when you step off the plane in any country you will see it and Nigerians will be very proud. I am quite excited because what I saw there is very promising.

In his remarks, the Chinese Ambassador in Nigeria, Gu Xiaojie, assured that CCECC was committed to completing the project on schedule.

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