Guinness, Ireland's dark, velvety meal in a glass, is launching a significantly lighter, blonder version of itself in a bid to try and appeal to American palates. Next month, US beer stores will begin stocking the Guinness Blonde American Lager, pitched as the Americanized version of the iconic Irish stout.
What is a balloon payment? Quite simply, a balloon payment is a lump sum payment that is attached to a loan. The payment, which has a higher value than your regular repayment charges, can be applied at regular intervals or, as is more usual, at the end of a loan period.
Episode-based payments cover an episode of illness or medical condition, such as a heart attack, hip replacement or diabetes. The term global payment includes capitation, most frequently used to pay health maintenance organizations (HMOs) on a per-member, per-month basis for all care covered by the HMO plan. Some important differences exist between the current concept of global payments and traditional capitation, how-ever.