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The Mystical Guide To Home Inspection
The Colorado Springs Fire Department is offering free home inspections and smoke detectors as part of National Fire Prevention Week, which ends Saturday. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 385- 5959.
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And those who identified themselves as both bullies and victims are the most avoided among their classmates. The study was conducted in low-income areas of Los Angeles where most of the students were Hispanic or black. The authors conclude that pediatricians need to address bullying issues with school officials on a larger scale, in addition to addressing them with parents of individual bullies and victims (Pediatrics 112[6]: 1231-37, 2003).
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For example, bullies attribute hostile intentions to people around them and therefore perceive provocation where it does not exist. “What are you staring at?” is a common opening line of bullies. For the bully, these perceived slights serve as justification for aggressive behavior.
In general, children who become the targets of bullies have a negative view of violence and go out of their way to avoid conflict. They tend to be “loners” who exhibit signs of vulnerability before being singled out by a bully. Being victimized leads these children-who are already lacking in self-esteem-to feel more anxious and thereby increase their vulnerability to further victimization. Being the target of a bully leads to social isolation and rejection by peers, and victims tend to internalize others negative views, further eroding their self-esteem. Although bullying actually lessens during adolescence, that is the period when peer rejection is most painful for victims. In a number of well-publicized cases (in Scandinavia, Japan, and Australia, as well as the United States), adolescents tormented by bullies have been driven to suicide.
Evidence indicates that bullying is not a phase a child will outgrow. In a long-term study of more than 500 children, University of Michigan researchers discovered that children who were viewed as the most aggressive by their peers at age eight grew up to commit more (and more serious) crimes as adults. Other studies indicate that, as adults, bullies are far more likely to abuse their spouses and children.
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TRANSPORTATIONTransportation systems move goods and people around the world. Physical distribution of goods is accomplished by various means: truck, railroad, airplane, ship or boat, and pipeline, or a combination of these methods. Surface and air transportation systems that are widely used to transport people include automobiles, bicycles, rail, air, ship or boat, bus, and rapid-transit systems.Railroads are a low-cost mode of transportation for large quantities of heavy and bulky items. Since rail lines are stationary, other forms of transportation move goods to
The Business Council of NYS has also endorsed it, despite voicing reservations about adding to NYs already high debt load. Half the funding will go to transit projects in the Metropolitan Transportation Authority region and the other half to bridges, roads, airports and other transportation facilities outside NYC.
Looking at freight transport, there was a significant increase in maritime and railway transport, while the volume of road transport remained roughly at the level from last years second quarter. After the volume of maritime transport fell by a fifth in the first quarter, it rose by 14.5% in the second quarter of 2007, year on year. The volume of transport has become more volatile in recent years, but the volume of goods carried has not contracted significantly relative to the global conjuncture witnessed in the industry in 2005. Maritime transport is one of the minor transport modes in Slovenia. Railway freight transport grew by 14.9% in the first quarter and continued to grow strongly in the second quarter. Harbour transport recorded a modest increase, while road freight transport did not increase in year-on-year terms in the second quarter, partly because of the very high volume of road transport seen in the second quarter of 2006. Data also show that the expansion in this mode of transport, boosted by the abolition of restrictions upon Slovenias accession to the EU, has moderated somewhat this year Slovenia is near the top among EU countries according to the volume of road freight transport per capita. The assessment refers to the volume of freight transport expressed in tonne kilometres, undertaken by freight vehicles registered in a given country. It measures carriage by domestic freight vehicles in the country of registration and abroad, and not the volume of transport within the territory of a given country. In 2006 by far the most per capita road shipments were performed by carriers registered in Luxembourg (18,766 tkm; see graph). Slovenian carriers (with three times lower freight transport per capita) were ranked second and performed 58.9% more transport than the average carrier in the EU. The high intensity of road freight transport in Slovenia is the result of the surging growth rates of road transport, particularly in 2004 and 2005 (27.9% and 22.5%). From the second quarter of 2004 to the second quarter of 2007, the volume of shipments carried by freight vehicles registered in Slovenia increased by 53.8%. Domestic transport rose by 23.9%, while international transport climbed by as much as 63.8%. Within international transport, the largest (3.2-fold) increase was recorded in cross-trade transport and cabotage (transport performed in another country). The well-developed shipping industry in Slovenia is attributable to Slovenias favourable position at the crossing of European corridors V and X. Transport on these corridors is increasing, and Slovenian carriers are exploiting new business opportunities. With Slovenias entry into the EU, a number of administrative barriers for carriage within the EU were removed for Slovenian carriers (especially the procurement of a limited number of licences). Slovenia also negotiated the possibility to perform cabotage in the EU-15 countries, which the Eastern European countries that joined the EU together with Slovenia will only be allowed to do after the end of a five-year period.
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A complete selection of heavy-duty fittings now is available from Industrial Specialties Mfg.; made from reinforced nylon; the chemically resistant fittings handle up to 200 psi and 140 degrees Fahrenheit; suitable for air, vacuum and liquid systems; comes in a variety of sizes and styles in connectors, tees and elbows [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
PYRAMID OF LIFE What: An exercise program designed to promote family and community physical activity and nutrition Where: Seaman High School, 4850 N.W. Rochester Road Next activity night: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 7
A new finish in decorative hardware is now available from Valendrawers. In addition to the look of aluminum, these fittings incorporate many features such as knobs with black rubber 0-rings, handles with a recessed feel and pulls with convex areas for mounting screws.
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Owners: Rick Ford and Richard Johnston Address: 28 S. Meadowcliff Drive, Little Rock, 72209
Ted Owen is president and CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
Daimler-Benz yesterday decided not to let its German rivals leave it in the dust in super-luxury cars, approving plans to go ahead with production of a limousine to compete with Rolls-Royce. As Volkswagen and BMW reached a settlement on taking over Rolls brands, Daimlers management board gave the go-ahead for production of the Maybach, which it has previewed at auto shows for the past year. “With the positive decision for the production of the Mercedes- Benz Maybach, we are underscoring once more our claim to represent the absolute top in every market segment,” said Daimler chief executive Mr Jurgen Schrempp.
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PROPERTY OF THE WEEK WHATS OUTSIDE? An outstanding formal garden extending to 1.75 acres. Landscaped with a glazed gazebo, ponds, a stream, waterfall, deck and barbecue area. Views northwestwards take in Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond and the Arrochar hills.
More than Meets the Eye Risk managers dont have to satisfy a formal education requirement to get their jobs, but they still ought to be conversant with the content of insurance contracts. That familiarity, however, has a downside because it can be the source of a false sense of security. When they talk about appraisal under the terms of a property policy, textbooks, instructional materials and, instructors have, always had a tendency to presume that the parties have resolved all coverage issues before they resort to appraisal. Thats probably the effect of common sense lurking in the subconscious and exerting a powerful influence over what gets written or spoken. An appraisal is an expensive proposition and each party has to bear a share of the cost. Because the appraiser cant consider coverage issues, the thing to do is resolve them before incurring the expense of an appraisal. Thats just common sense.
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* David Cameron Executive VP Benfield Group Minneapolis * David Duffy Managing Director Guy Carpenter New York * Thomas Johnson Managing Director Guy Carpenter Morristown, N.J.
539-541 Merrimac St., Oakland * April 1999 — Daulet Bey buys a one-third interest in the duplex from Gregory W. Bloom for $135,000, according to property records. * April 1999 — Daulet Bey takes out a $101,250 loan from Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage. * November,1999 — Daulet Bey takes out another $27,000 loan on the property from Evergreen. * December 1999 — Daulet Bey gives the property to Madeeah Bey for free.
Posted by on 29 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Shifting sand takes toll on animals, fish, people The rebuilding of Floridas eroding shoreline has received largely positive press since the federal government began such work in earnest during the 1950s. Protecting shoreline development has been the governments justification, and beach-town mayors have touted the tourist dollars and revitalization that sometimes have flooded oceanfront cities after the new sand was put in place. But the Sarasota Herald-Tribune found an environmental, financial and human toll thats not so scenic. It all began with Pearces death. Our initial investigation into it found another gruesome accident on a beach building project a few months earlier. Then another, and another, and another.
A columns seasonal staple: what to read on the beach this summer? It is only a matter of weeks, too, till the England football XI continues its confused and stuttering attempts to qualify for the 2008 European championships, so easily the most apt holiday read for football obsessives looking to limber up for impending tribulations is the 300-page impeachment by the games veteran sage, Brian Glanville, who turns beady eye, spikey quill and exasperated despair on the flawed and mostly hapless band of fellows responsible for guiding over the last half-century successive underachieving (and nearly always extremely boring) England teams. Glanvilles publisher Headline bestows the desolate chronicle, England Managers (£18.99) with the sub-heading The Toughest Job in Football. Only tough, I fancy, because the string of incumbents (with one knightly exception) since the 1950s have made the job description so by being so ruddy mediocre in the first place. Not entirely their own fault, I daresay, for a number of them were appointed not so much for any piercing football intellect, but for their ability to look smart in the blazer.
Dave and Marie Beach were married August 6, 1954 in Jackson Michigan. “Each for The Other And Both For God.”
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Is there anything a caller hates more than an automated answering system? One of the biggest abuses in the retail environment is the automated attendant, said William Belcher, a retail specialist and behavioral psychologist with Damar Management. The consumer is reaching out to buy, or to check on a product or service, and the retailer has put up an artificial barrier. Lets say you use an automated answering system, and you get 100 telephone calls a week. Of those 100 calls, according to the study, 26 will hang up before you get a chance to talk to them. Now, lets say that five of the 26 callers would have come into your store and purchased $100 worth of products. Thats $500 a week youre potentially losing, or $26,000 a year.
The continued globalization of the American economy strikes every portion of our lives. Numerous automation products are offered every year from many manufacturers, showing that the good old USA continues to be a melting pot for great peoples and great ideas-great ideas that make our lives easier every day. No matter where the ideas and products come from, they all fill some of the many automation needs on the plant floor.
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Both private-treaty and public-auction sale offerings are included in the searchable Limousin Exchange Bull Listing Service database. Users can identify a variety of criteria - including state, owner, sire, expected progeny differences (EPDs), coat color, horned or polled status, percent blood, sale date, sale type, and price - to obtain information about the bulls that fit their wants and needs.
AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-1999 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin Atlantic Airways has extended its limousine service promotion for passengers flying Upper Class on round-trip services between the US and London, UK. Virgin Atlantic Airways will now also drop off and pick up Upper Class passengers within 150 miles of London-Heathrow or London-Gatwick airport or within 40 miles of select regional airports when connecting from a Virgin Atlantic Airways flight.
Business Editors Limousine Chauffeured Transportation (LCT) magazine announced its Operators of the Year at the LCT Show in Las Vegas Tuesday night.
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Businesses eager not to give offense, lawyers eager to litigate, enemies of custom eager to bleach and flatten all do their best to grind the day down. But if we keep it in our homes and churches, and, most important, in our hearts and our actions, then we will know when to keep it with our lips.
Christmas, the most anticipated day of the holiday season, is not only a special time for family gatherings, but its also a special time for sharing. While the season is filled with joy, cheer and celebrations, many of us take the time to help the needy and show appreciation for those who have enriched our lives with their kindness. For many, there is nothing more special than homemade treats to show that you care. They can be inexpensive to create, and you can add your own personal touches. On the following pages are some examples of Christmas treats that you and your family can enjoy making and tasting. Caramel-Nut Popcorn
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There were 45 attendees including agents from Prudential Greater Topeka REALTORS, Topeka, Manhattan, Salina and Overland Park. Janice Price, of Munster, Ind., was the trainer for Prudentials University on Tour.
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Real estate is a popular investment among Canadians. There are several advantages to investing in real estate. Real estate is leveraged. You may pay only a fraction (as low as 10%) of what the property is worth when you buy it. Real estate has utility. If you buy stocks or bonds, you cannot do anything with them; but when you buy real estate, you can use it until you sell it. For example, you can live in a house.
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Within the aluminum electrolysis industry it is well known and well documented that there exists a relationship between bath temperature and. excess AlF^sub 3^. This relationship is often referred to as the correlation line. Inspired by this awareness, this paper proves the correlation line theoretically. This is done in two steps. First, the correlation line is derived from a model of mass and energy balance of an electrolysis cell. Second, the theoretically derived correlation line is verified experimentally. (ProQuest-CSA LLC:. denotes formulae omitted.) It is well known in the aluminum community that both AlF^sub 3^ additions and the bath temperature have an influence on the acidity due to variation in side ledge thickness. The relationship between the bath temperature and the acidity is referred to as bath temperature-acidity correlation, or simply the correlation line. In References 1 and 2 this is thoroughly discussed based on achieved measurements showing the correlation of bath temperature and acidity.
During aluminum electrolysis there must be an optimum cell voltage for a given cell design at constant amperage. This optimumvoltage target depends an the goal, which may change with economic conditions. Although cell voltages have been reduced steadily during the last 50 years, they now seem to have reached a constant level at 4.1 V to 4.2 V, at least for cells larger than 200 kA. Efforts to reduce cell voltage will continue to show incremental improvements; however, it will be difficult to achieve major voltage reductions without a drained cathode combined with inert sidewalls to permit increased thermal insulation. Here, U is cell voltage (V), and CE is current efficiency given as a fraction and not as a percentage. The very high cell voltage of aluminum-electrolysis cells, as compared to the decomposition voltage of alumina, is the primary cause of the high energy consumption and the low energy efficiency of the Hall-Heroult process. Cell voltage is very important for the heat and energy balance of the cell, because it determines the electrolyte temperature and superheat, and, thereby, the thickness of the protective side ledge. Because cell voltage sets the anodecathode distance, cell voltage also influences current efficiency.
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For years, many industries have been using a formal design for assembly (DFA) process to develop new design approaches. The central emphasis of DFA is reducing product complexity, and many organizations have been brought back from the brink of extinction using DFA. Recent news articles indicate that some Japanese organizations are now developing fundamentally different approaches to fulfill customer needs. The search is characteristic of DFA. An integrated strategy to reduce product complexity and support a drive toward worldclass quality would be a formidable competitive weapon. This push for “world-class simplicity” would ask a fundamental question: do we really need every part and process step to meet the customers need? Answering that question requires a way of assessing the cost of quality of a product early in its design cycle. Most methods of predicting quality are difficult and time-consuming, however, and are not easily accessed in early conceptual design activity. Design teams also are often reluctant to make quality predictions about new designs due to inexperience and distrust of estimating.
With new President/CEO Rick Smith at the reins, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc., has announced a new management structure effective immediately. Several veteran executives have been promoted or will serve in new roles. John Wilson will serve as senior v.p., marketing and industry affairs. David Geisler is now senior v.p., legal and administration. Mark Korsmeyer now serves as president, Dairy Food Products Group. Joel Clark is senior v.p., accounting, and David Meyer now serves as senior v.p., finance. Working with our dairy farmer board of directors. they will help to refine DFAs business plan with the goal of maintaining our financial stability and integrity, and maximizing the income of our 22,000 member-owners. he added.
Dairy Farmers of America is the subject of another antitrust investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, this time it involves dairies in Louisiana and Florida. Last year the DOJ sued DFA in a similar case in Kentucky. Two years ago it was DFAs involvement in a proposed merger of HP Hood and National Dairy Holdings that soured the deal. DFA claims to be the largest cooperative in the United States, and is said to control as much as a third of the nations milk production.
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Hardware Resources Inspired by old-world New Orleans, Hardware Resources offers Maison Orleans, a collection of pulls and knobs from Jeffrey Alexander Decorative Hardware. The collection is available in three motifs (Marsaille, Ravenna and Belcastel) and three finishes (dark antique copper, antique silver and antique English). They are also available as product panel components, Hardware Resources says.
HARDWAREThe first electronic computer, the ENIAC, was developed at the University of Pennsylvania in 1946. It used vacuum tubes and weighed 30 tons. Remington Rand Corporation produced the first commercial computer, the UNIVAC, in 1951. Transistors, which replaced vacuum tubes, were far smaller and took less power than tubes. Transistors were shortly thereafter replaced by integrated circuits, which further minimized size and lessened power requirements. The availability of integrated circuits made the first personal computer possible in 1977 when Steve Jobs (1955#x2013; ) and Steve Wozniak (1950#x2013; ) introduced the Apple II. IBM offered their first microcomputer in 1981, and Apples Macintosh was introduced in 1984. The Macintosh was the first popular computer with a graphical user interface (GUI), and it also had a laser printer that could combine text and pictures. A GUI operating system receives input from both the keyboard and a pointing device (mouse). In the early twenty-first century all personal computers use a mouse or trackball for point and click ease of operation.
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Researchers developed an approach that included education about the biological and psychological determinants of body weight, weight loss, and weight regain; cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) methods to enhance self-esteem and body image (independent of weight); and instruction in behavioral methods of weight control. These investigators report changes in weight, body image, and serf-esteem associated with a novel treatment after 40 weeks of treatment and at a 1-year follow-up (that is, week 92). They also compare these results with those obtained in published trials of standard behavior treatment. Subjects were 17 obese women with a mean age of 46.5 [+ or -] 9.7 years, a mean weight of 92.8 [+ or -] 9.1 kg, and a mean BMI of 34.7 [+ or -] 2.9 kg/[m.sup.2]. Thirteen were white (76.5%), and four were African American (23.5%). The program was designed to alter patients expectations and to promote the acceptance of realistic weight loss outcomes (that is, approximately a 10% weight loss). Subjects were treated in groups of 7 to 10 persons and attended 20 weekly sessions, 5 monthly sessions (over 20 weeks), and a 1-year follow-up visit. The 40-week intervention consisted of four phases. During phase 1 (weeks 1 to 4), the subjects were instructed to refrain from making any changes in their eating or activity habits to focus entirely on examining their weight loss goals and expectations. Phase II of the program (weeks 5 to 12) focused on the development of weight control skills. The subjects were instructed to consume a self-selected diet of 1200 to 1500 kcal/day and were trained in the standard cognitive behavioral methods of weight control. Phase III (weeks 13 to 20) focused on methods to improve body image and self esteem. And finally, phase IV of the program (weeks 24 to 40) focused on developing weight maintenance skills. Weight was measured at each treatment visit. Changes in weight, self-esteem, body image, and quality of life were assessed at the end of treatment and 1 year later.
When goals are not reached or the progress toward them is unsatisfactory, people have impaired performance and often tend to abandon their attempt to achieve the unreachable goals. To improve the understanding of the weight loss expectations of obese subjects and of the factors that influence them, some Italian researchers analyzed the data of a large observational study that was recently established in Italy for a comprehensive measurement of health-related quality of life, psychological distress, and eating behavior in obese patients. A total of 1891 obese patients seeking treatment in 25 Italian medical centers were included in this study. Diet and weight history, weight loss expectations and primary motivation for seeking treatment (health or improved appearance) were recorded via a detailed case report and a set of questionnaires. Psychiatric distress, binge eating, and body image dissatisfaction were tested by self-administered questionnaires (Symptom CheckList-90, Binge Eating Scale and Body Uneasiness Test). In 1011 cases, the one-year expected BMI loss was gt; 9kg/[m.sup.2], dream BMI was 26 and maximum acceptable BMI was 29.3. The expected one-year BMI loss was significantly related to the maximum BMI loss during previous attempts. Age was also a strong predictor of weight goals. Psychiatric distress, body dissatisfaction and binge eating did not predict weight loss expectations. The primary motivation for weight loss was concern for future (33.4%) or present health (gt;50%), and only 15.2% wanted to improve appearance. Women seeking treatment to improve appearance had a lower grade of obesity, were younger and had first attempted weight loss at a younger age.
Because weight control is big business, countless numbers of bogus quick weight loss plans are available. Kay Stanfill, a registered dietician at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, offers some advice on how to determine the truth about weight loss: Does the plan require that you do absolutely nothing? (Lose weight while you sleep, etc.) “Losing weight without any effort is a fantasy that we all share. But if a person is trying to be healthy, he or she will have to learn to change ingrained behaviors–namely eating and exercising habits.” Does the diet radically skew your eating habits, such as the “pineapple diet,” the “cottage cheese diet,” etc.? Diets which restrict a persons choices generally are doomed from the start. If adhered to for a long time, they cant provides sufficient nutrition. Also, “if a person restricts anything from his or her diet–you usually can bet that that will become his or her next |binge food. There is nothing like deprivation to make people crave a particular food.”
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MIGRATION AND NAVIGATION
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OTHER NEWS The authors argue that the conventional picture of UK post-war immigration, comprising successive waves of new commonwealth immigrants that fell off after 1971, is an over-simplification. In the 1950s to 1970s there was substantial emigration out of the UK and there was now a substantial inflow of returning UK citizens each year. Earlier net immigration from Ireland had turned to net emigration recently and there had always been a significant level of labour-related migration. Using data from the Labour Force Survey, the report looks at the characteristics of migrants compared with the UK-born population. Migrant experiences are more polarised than those for the population as a whole, with larger concentrations at the extremes. For example, there were proportionately more highly educated people and more relatively unskilled in the migrant population than among those born here. To some extent this reflected the fact that many enter on work permits and as students. Overall migrants wages were higher but they were concentrated at both the top and bottom of the income distribution. Migrants had higher inactivity rates than natives which, in part, probably reflects lower participation rates among women and the high number of foreign students, and meant that overall migrants were less likely to be employed. Education and English language fluency were key determinants of labour market success.
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Consider adding a legal service plan to your employee perks A recent study found that three lawsuits are filed every second in the United States. That means most people are more likely to be involved in some sort of legal action over the next year than to be hospitalized. And, many of those people will be your credit unions employees. Employers struggling with a tight job market are learning that providing legal services as a benefit is a low-cost, low-hassle incentive for prospective and current employees. The plans cost $10-$16 per month for full family coverage and rarely increase in cost no matter how many employees use the services.
The Alabama State Nurses Association has expanded its legal representation program to provide legal services for any ASNA member brought before the Alabama Board of Nursing on a matter affecting the nurses license.Previously, ASNA has provided members one hours free legal consultation but under the new program a nurse who receives a letter of investigation from the Board of Nursing will be provided a lawyer through the administrative hearing.”This is an exciting new benefit were offering to ASNA members throughout the state,” said ASNA President Juanzetta Flowers, RN, DSN, of Birmingham. “What a sense of security for our nurses, knowing they have a lawyer on their side when they are asked to come before the Board.”ASNA attorney Don Eddins of Auburn said the Board routinely investigates complaints and even the most competent registered nurse is not immune from Board scrutiny.
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Scott Burnett, licensed partner, Realtor and office administrator for the Jerry Long Real Estate Group at RE/MAX Associates of Topeka, has earned the nationally recognized e-PRO certification, a designation that is held by less than 1 percent of real estate agents nationwide. Burnett joined the Jerry Long Real Estate Group in March 1999. His primary responsibilities are general office management and client care, coordination of property showings, maintenance of current listing inventory, contracts pending and closing activities. Burnett is also actively involved in the creation of marketing and promotional materials. He attended Penn Valley Community College in Kansas City, Mo., and the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Terry Simnitt Terry Simnitt has joined Coldwell Banker Griffith Blair, Realtors. He will be active in real estate auction and residential sales with his wife, Ruth, who also is an associate at Coldwell Banker Griffith Blair.
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If the shift from film to digital photography has had a big impact on the way we take pictures, the effect its had on printing them is nothing short of revolutionary. When using 35mm film, most of us printed every frame that we shot. But now that were shooting pixels, the research company IDC has found that only 13 per cent of us print every single digital snapshot ” and nearly half of us dont print any at all. The easiest way to print your digital photos is to take the whole camera to a photolab and tell them what you want. Most photolabs now have the technology to read the memory cards on which digital cameras store your images. Theyll copy the images across and produce your snaps on the same machines they use for film printing.
LaVonna Hitz, Editor
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Why? a spat over a parking space.
FORD are testing an info system to aid parking. Drivers can phone a computer, wired to recognise the cars when they arrive, to tell it to reserve them a space.
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are essentially closed-end real estate funds. They invest in commercial, office and/or residential properties. REITs typically generate high income (10%-to-15%) and some provide even higher returns. Because of their high yields, REITs are currently very popular. Lately, some REITs have been yielding over 10%. Here are some examples of REITs: Your stock broker should be able to provide more information. Money Digest publishes articles on REITs, income and royalty trusts on a regular basis.
Caption: Analyzing Real Estate Investments. Stephen N. Carter, principal, The Carman Group, LLC at The Learning Annex teaching new investors about quantitative and qualitative tools for investing in property.
In recent years, investing in most real estate projects has generated very handsome returns. Other than the office markets in some high-tech areas, the returns on real estate have far exceeded the returns on all other investment categories. There are a variety of reasons why real estate, in general, has performed above other investment types, one of which is the unusually low interest rates. These investments included a variety of real estate types, such as single-family housing, multi-family office buildings, hotels, raw land, assisted living facilities and industrial properties. Investments were made by direct equity mezzanine funding, mezz equity and mortgages. All the investments were made with outside managers.
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Businesses eager not to give offense, lawyers eager to litigate, enemies of custom eager to bleach and flatten all do their best to grind the day down. But if we keep it in our homes and churches, and, most important, in our hearts and our actions, then we will know when to keep it with our lips.
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To open up a small kitchen, remove upper cabinet doors. Paint the inside a bright color and keep everything organized. Paint can dramatically update an old appliance. Be sure to use a paint made specifically for appliances, because other paints will not adhere correctly. Tired of your tiled backsplash, but cant afford to replace all the tiles? Remove a few with a grout remover and chisel, then replace with decorative tiles that fit your kitchens theme.
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Wood still good: Wood-finished cabinets are still the style of choice in kitchens across the United States; they represent about 80 percent of all cabinets purchased, according to a 2002 survey conducted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Scripps Howard News ServiceCountertops: Few home remodeling projects are more desirable and offer more bang for your buck than new kitchen countertops. According to a National Kitchen and Bath Association survey, about 94 million linear feet of countertops were installed in homes in 2002. Sixty-two percent of that was used for kitchen remodels. The amount spent on countertops ranks just below cabinets.
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The things some people will do for a white Christmas.
Thanks to a pharmacological breakthrough, The “polypill” will soon be with us. Combining six different heart medications in one supercharged tablet, its the latest in a line of pharmaceutical attempts to banish heart disease. What a sad indictment of our attitude to health that we could consider such mass medication as a solution for a health epidemic whose causes are clearly apparent and could be virtually eradicated through education and personal responsibility. The Western “cardiovascular crisis” could be consigned to history with a change in attitude and a willingness to implement what we already know. Why wait for the polypill when you can make a real difference to your heart health, starting today. When it comes to preventing a heart attack or stroke, little changes will cumulatively pay big dividends.
Medical coverage for seniors STRONG POINTS: major medical/surgical services, cancer and heart care, rehabilitation services WHAT IS NEEDED: more primary-care physicians in general, geriatricians in particular, and doctors who will accept Medicare patients (problems that also face many U.S. communities) THIS SAYS IT ALL: “If you move aging parents to this community, the No. 1 block is that they dont have a primary-care doctor.” - Max Morton, director of prevention and wellness services for Penrose-St. Francis Health Learning Center.
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The What It Takes television spot focuses on how it takes a person with truly special and unique qualities — from patience and dedication to a sense of humor — to handle the day-to-day challenges of running a small business. Recognizing small business owners are stretched for time and lack the resources of large corporations, the MasterCard ad captures real-life small business moments such as working odd hours and dealing with faulty office equipment. MasterCards What It Takes commercial salutes people in business for themselves, while also demonstrating why MasterCard business cards are the most effective way to pay for all the things a small business needs. A corresponding print ad is slated to break later this summer in publications such as Fortune, New York Times Magazine, TIME and The Wall Street Journal. The creative used in the print versions will follow the What It Takes theme leveraged in the new television commercial. Both the television and print ads are designed to build awareness of MasterCards suite of solutions created specifically for small business owners. To address the needs of this target market, MasterCard developed MasterCard Working for Small Business, a comprehensive global program that provides small businesses with payment cards, online tools and other resources that deliver financial control, data management, analysis and reporting, along with rewards and benefits.
ADVERTISING MEDIAAUDIORadio stations feature many different programming emphases. These range from music-oriented formats such as country, adult contemporary, classic rock, and alternative rock to news-or talk-oriented formats. Since these different formats attract different demographic segments of the total audience, business owners can take appreciable measures to reach their target audience simply by buying time on appropriate stations. Another major advantage of radio advertising is that it is inexpensive to place and to produce, allowing small business owners to place advertisements on more than one station in a given market. In addition, radio advertising content can be changed quickly to meet changes in the market or to reflect new business objectives. Finally, radio reaches large numbers of commuters, income-generating people who often pay more attention to radio advertising than to other advertising media, especially if they are driving alone.
Posted by on 26 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Our company is divided into four core business groups, representing the standard and surplus lines marketplace. Put them together and you have a rich portfolio of solutions for independent retailers, enabling them to compete effectively in the market.
All I had to do was take the psychological test, and I was in. “Do you ever have black, tarry bowel movements?” one of the questions asked, and I wavered, sure my answer would mean everything to New York Life. “Yes,” I decided, which couldnt have been the only reason I flunked. My father was disappointed and I ashamed. And now I think my failure was a kind of insurance-the best I ever fell into-against doing such work. Ever since, Ive tried to live my life so that living would be its own annuity, in its own time. Abet in the dark, the beneficiaries always in doubt.
Posted by on 26 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
SEMPO Institute Courses Conveniently Provides Effective Knowledge Successful web design firm, Atlanta Marketing Design, was like the proverbial plumber with the leaky faucet. The firm was so busy there was no time to create a company web site. With this new awareness, Ms. Butler decided to learn SEO to better serve her clients. SEMPO Institutes online and self-paced courses gave Margaret the ability to learn from the search marketings professional organization in a manner which was convenient and effective. Within a few months Margaret completed two courses, Insiders Guide to Search Marketing and Advanced SEO, and has earned a Certificate of Completion for each course. We love to see creative professionals such as designers and copy writers who know they affect search optimization, states Terry Plank, Dean of SEMPO Institute. He continues, taking our courses has proven to be a benefit to their careers and to their clients.
Business Editors Search Engine Optimization Inc. (SEO Inc.) is a professional search engine optimization firm specializing in achieving high rankings for their clients on the Internets major search engines. SEO Inc. leverages seven years of development of best of breed methodologies to place hundreds of Web sites in top search engine positions. Search Engine Optimization Inc. uniquely approaches search engine optimization from a consultative perspective. By working with their clients throughout the optimization process, SEO Inc. is able to analyze and strategically determine exactly which tactics will yield the best results for different campaigns. Their process is not a one size fits all implementation. They customize and tailor programs to meet the needs of different Web sites, audiences and marketing goals.
Search Engine Optimization Inc. (SEO Inc.), the Internets premier search engine company, leads the industry in achieving top search engine rankings for clients seeking greater online visibility. Our mission is to improve client placement in Internet search engines, and leverage this visibility to help our clients improve their Web branding, increase sales and maximize returns from their online activities. We have produced impressive results for blue-chip clients such as Microsoft, ATT Broadband, VEGAS.com, Sierra Trading Post, IGN.com, Beaches Resorts and Sandals Resorts, usually yielding an immediate return on investment. We offer a comprehensive suite of services that include linguistics-based keyword selection, organic search engine placement, pay per click management, Web analytics, detailed SEO reporting, personal project management and Web development and design, plus services such as customer-mail marketing and consumer business profiling to support clients marketing efforts. Our long track record has led to our recognition by the Academy of Web Specialists as a Certified Advanced Search Engine Marketing Strategist, a title awarded only to those firms that employ the most proven and ethical methods of search engine optimization.
Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
The person at the podium attracts the most attention. Why isnt it you-and your business? YOU KNOW public speaking is a powerful tool for establishing yourself as an expert in your field. Youve been to public-speaking classes, youve perfected your style and you know your subject cold. But while many books have been written on crafting and delivering perfect speeches, one question often remains: How do you get the gig? * Start small. By beginning with small engagements, youll be able to polish your skills in a low-risk environment. Check your newspaper for groups that may be looking for speakers for their monthly meetings.
Too much to do? Looking to make a name for yourself, serve the profession, serve the public, get some free marketing? This is a chance for you to give back and get involved by applying to submit columns, just like this one, to The Daily Record Rookies panel of writers. Wouldnt you feel good about yourself after doing something nice for someone? Why not do something nice for your profession or lawyers going through what youve already endured? If youve got a perspective, a unique experience, or the courage to pass around advice, this is a great opportunity for you. In an environment generally void of volunteers, it is awfully easy to stand out among the crowd by getting involved. Too many of us are so worried about billing hours, making money today, getting off work to go out, or get some sleep that we fail to do much of anything else. Who has time to build a reputation, help out, or work toward making money tomorrow?
Going Public Means Baring All Taking your company public may bring growth — and pay dirt — but be ready for risks, revelations and regular reports to the SEC. By James Greiff Like the old pop songs girl in the yellow polka-dot bikini, a company that sells stock to the public for the first time cant help revealing a lot.
Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
The Minimal Effect of Debridement of the Cervical Eschar * METHODS We conducted a prospective multicentered trial in which women who had a histologically documented CIN lesion underwent cervical cryosurgery. Forty-six women were randomized to undergo eschar debridement at 48 hours after cryosurgery, and 38 women received standard care. All women were followed up and given preweighed sanitary pads for hydrorrhea (watery discharge) collection and a diary to record the severity and number or days of odor, pain, cramping, and hydrorrhea that were experienced. * RESULTS The average total amount of hydrorrhea or discharge was 288 g, which required using an average of 41 sanitary pads during a period of 12.4 days. The duration of odor was 8.9 days, and the pain and cramping experienced after cryosurgery lasted 4.7 days. Women who were obese had greater hydrorrhea and pad usage than nonobese women. Debridement of the cervical eschar did not significantly change the signs and symptoms of healing after cryosurgery.
We thoroughly enjoyed “Nature Heals,” the amazing story by writer A.C. Doyle in your August 2003 issue. Its a virtual first-aid book for outdoor activity and sports. If other readers are anything like us, theyll be snipping and storing this one in a handy place. As always, your magazine is superb in its balanced articles and informative news reports. Thank you all. Via email
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Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Diamond Valley Publishers If youre an outdoors-oriented visitor heading to Hawaii and look forward to snorkeling and hiking, dont go without packing these two Trailblazer Hawaii handbooks from Jerry Janine Sprout, who have explored the islands together. Oahu Trailblazer (0967007283, $15.95) and Maui Trailblazer (0967007240, $15.95) each offer revised new editions and pack in over a hundred hikes, strolls, snorkeling beaches and reefs, and kayak destinations. Maps, photos, resource links, and top pick highlights make these excellent must have references.
I was excited to see Ann Fielding, the snorkeler in Blue Hawaii (March, page 108). Ann was my eighth-grade science teacher on Maui, and she was brilliant, patient, and fun. Our field trips were awesome. Once we sailed to Lanai for the weekend. We camped on Hulopoe beach (before the big resorts were built), snorkeled, studied, and had a great time. The highlight was walking the tidepools at night with flashlights and having Ann teach us about all the amazing and beautiful creatures we were seeing. Ive been fortunate to have many great teachers, and Ann was one of them. LOS ANGELES
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Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Even as they worry about the year 2000 computer problem, small-business owners are constantly facing decisions over which of the many new technology-based office products will be the best for their companies. (See the annual special report on office products, Page 49.) These questions seek your views on buying new technology
Despite the rise in internet use and e-business projects, many businesses have no idea what an extranet is. But then, theres no reason why they should. Extranet development is just a subset of the technologies and systems put into place when a business decides to widen its e-business capacity. Vikki Bland explains. As e-business implementation in New Zealand is commonly outsourced, its not uncommon for a business to end up owning and using extranet technologies without knowing exactly what they are. “The whole e-business thing has been over promised and under delivered by software vendors; companies like ours tend to be the victims of that.”
Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
The paper shredder took on mythical status during the Enron saga. Who shredded what and when they shredded it became pertinent information in unraveling the companys alleged misdeeds. Contacted for a column in a regional newspaper at the time investigators were looking into Enron-related shredder shenanigans, Willie Geiser of Allshred Services, Toledo, Ohio, acknowledged that the document destruction-related news was helping his business. Legitimate security factors–not cover-ups–are the main reasons companies like Allshred have grown in importance. Identity theft has mushroomed as a white-collar crime, and thorough information and document destruction services can help prevent identify thefts spread. DEDICATED TO SERVICE. The distant observer may conclude that a document destruction firm is interchangeable with a paper recycling company. Geiser vehemently disagrees.
* Major players: Emily Sira, president, founder, and owner; Marc Sira, director of operations* Why is the NAID certification important? The certification process included background checks for all of Northeasts employees and intense scrutiny of its operations by NAID, Marc Sira says.”Its something we wanted to do to raise the bar,” he says. “We wanted to do this for our customers.”
Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
> Lexington Insurance Co. has announced a first-of-its-kind insurance policy to protect commercial and residential real-estate developers and lenders from losses due to changing zoning ordinances. Zoning Restriction Protector Insurance has been designed for commercial and multitenanted residential real-estate owners and lenders who may incur significant damage to their property and cannot rebuild to the same size due to zoning issues.
Terry Simnitt Terry Simnitt has joined Coldwell Banker Griffith Blair, Realtors. He will be active in real estate auction and residential sales with his wife, Ruth, who also is an associate at Coldwell Banker Griffith Blair.
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Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
The Finnish plumbers and the employers in the industry have approved the proposal for a new collective agreement that will be in force until January 2005. ((Comments on this story may be sent to nbr.feedback@nordicbusinessreport.com))
THE ADVENTURES of Bob the Builder may have inspired a future generation of construction workers, and the plumbing industry - faced with a severe staff shortage - has decided to take a leaf out of the same book by launching a series of adventures featuring Peter the Plumber. Some plumbers earn upwards of pounds 70,000 a year, but despite the lure of a lucrative career the industry fears it may have difficulty attracting the 29,000 recruits that it says it needs to meet demand. In the ominously titled Peter the Plumber rescues Mum and Dad from a Flood, Peter has to save the day when a hapless housewife tries to fix a dripping tap in the middle of the night.
Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
“I was tempted to buy more products myself,” Between Friends Gift Shop Manager Shelli Kaminski said.Shelli said she missed her yearly goal of grossing $100,000 by just $800, but that she was pleased with the progress of the shop in its first full year in business after re-opening last March. Sales were up from the previous year by an astounding $89,000.Other top-selling items included Fanciful Flights hanging ornaments, message plaques, a porcelain hinged box, puzzles and puppets. Categories of items that sold well were T-shirts, greeting cards, bookmarks, sundries (pencils, paper and other stationery items) and works by local artists.
REGIONAL TARGET MARKETS Good things do tend to come in small packages. This may be particularly true for the U.S. insurance industry when it comes to book, stationery, hobby and gift shops. Countrywide, this market segment-Bookstores (5942), Stationery stores (5943), Hobby shops (5945) and Gift shops (5947)-represents 67,000 business establishments, employs 500,000 people, and accounts for almost $300 million in commercial lines written premium.
A large sign in a home furnishings and gift store that opens today in Woodland Park alerts shoppers that this is no ordinary store. “Every purchase makes a difference,” the sign says, cutting to the heart of the new business. Charitable Treasures combines a for- profit gift shop with a new nonprofit organization that employs developmentally and physically disabled high school students and young adults. The disabled employees will earn $8 an hour, and grants and fundraisers will help support the charity, said Jamie Caperton, a neonatal intensive care nurse who started the store and the nonprofit.
Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Pike National Forest and several other recreational areas are closed to the public. Call 636-1602. Barr Trail, from the trailhead in Manitou Springs to the summit, including access to Barr Camp All other trails on Pikes Peak, including the Crags, Devils Playground, Elk Park and Bottomless Pit
Pike National Forest and several other recreational areas are closed to the public. Call 636-1602. Barr Trail, from the trailhead in Manitou Springs to the summit, including access to Barr Camp All other trails on Pikes Peak, including the Crags, Devils Playground, Elk Park and Bottomless Pit
All of Pike National Forest and several other recreational areas are closed to the public. Call 636-1602. Barr Trail, from the trailhead in Manitou Springs to the summit, including access to Barr Camp All other trails on Pikes Peak, including the Crags, Devils Playground, Elk Park and Bottomless Pit
Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
As in the past, the goal of this Clinic is to describe for out readers surgical techniques and treatments proven to be successful. This feature is expected to be of interest both to the seasoned surgeon and the beginner. The Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic will feature color photographs and illustrations. It will offer the opportunity to all otolaryngologists and plastic surgeons who have mastered a unique technique or found a better way to solve a problem to submit their ideas to this Clinic, to demonstrate them to their colleagues. I welcome Dr. Mobley to the ENT JOURNAL and look forward to the continuing success of the Facial Plastic Surgery Clinic.
TV3 had to turn away almost HALF of the applicants for its new reality show - because they were just too potty for plastic surgery. The makeover show, Inside And Out, will air in February, with four contestants changing every aspect of their lives. Last night Halina Ashdown Sheils, one of the panellists on the show, said finding the final four had become quite ugly.
In addition, plastic surgeons have sought to develop better techniques for the treatment and repair of skin damage resulting from burns, and improved techniques for the repair of congenital deformities of the hand and craniofacial reconstruction for repair of cleft lip and palate , one of the most common plastic surgeries for babies, children, and adolescents
A relatively small percentage of plastic surgery procedures are performed on patients under 18 for cosmetic purposes. These procedures include otoplasty (correcting prominent ears) and rhinoplasty (reshaping the nose); and breast augmentation and breast reduction. Data from the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons on cosmetic procedures performed on patients under age 18 are shown in the accompanying table.
In 1982, plastic surgeon William Magee and his social worker wife, Kathleen, founded the nonprofit organization Operation Smile. As of 1996, the organizations surgeons had performed surgery on 18,000 children in 15 countries. Surgeries performed included cleft lip and palate correction, and burn scar correction.
| Procedure | Total number | Percentage of patients (all ages) |
|---|---|---|
| Breast augmentation | 1,172 | 1% |
| Breast reduction in males | 1,319 | 22% |
| Ear surgery | 2,470 | 34% |
| Nose reshaping | 4,313 | 9% |
Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
New beginning The session is expected to include a Bill to abolish hereditary peers rights to sit and vote in the Lords. School bonus CHRIS WOODHEAD, the Chief Inspector of Schools, received a bonus of more than pounds 8,600 earlier this year, it was confirmed yesterday. Urban renewal THE Government came under cross-party pressure yesterday to boost urban regeneration and curb the spread of new housing estates into the countryside. n The House will not be sitting today.
An amendment that would similarly restrict gun sales online, however, was declared out of order. (Half the House Judiciary Committee didnt turn up to vote, including chairman Henry Hyde.) Microbrews are apparently more deadly than AK-47s. Bottoms up.
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Posted by on 22 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
KF501 Title main entry. Ed. by Ron Brown and Laura W. Morgan.
Families; rights, laws, and stability. Ed. by Janice R. Redmund and Kathleen B. Killigan.
Posted by on 19 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
THE genial buffoons in Jerome K. Jeromes Three Men In A Boat found their journey up the Thames to be invigorating and amusing, if a little trying at times. Mishaps abounded, ale flowed in splendid waterside inns, and the holidaying chums larked around as they plotted their course through the finest scenery Old England could offer. On a small, wooden boat, propelled by oar and sail, they meandered from Kingston to Oxford and then back to Pangbourne in Berkshire, cursing the perils of the river, not least the modern invention that was the steam-launch. Jerome wondered what should become of his beautiful river in 125 years time.
SARAH WHITFIELD KING
Posted by on 19 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
A review of the marketing literature in both the traditional (offline) and new era (online) environments was undertaken to compare and contrast marketings role in both types of organisation. Insights derived from this review formed the basis for a series of in-depth interviews with leading marketing professionals in Ireland. The paper draws conclusions regarding the overall effect of the Internet on marketing. In particular it notes that, while marketing has evolved into an all-encompassing role in the organisation, the marketer remains the focal actor. The paper looks to a future with two distinct kinds of marketer and highlights the importance of retaining the traditional commitments of marketing practice. The Internet is a significant global medium for communications, content and commerce. It is a powerful tool for building relationships with all of a companys communication targets. It is cheap, immediate and repeatable. With appropriate technology it can be personalised and is measurable. Building one-to-one relationships with customers online provides marketers with the ability to cut through the clutter that is characteristic of traditional marketing activities such as TV/radio and newspaper advertising, PR and outdoor, ambient media.
Business Editors The Internet Marketing Edge launches its 10 step method to successfully selling on-line. This book will give you the edge on Internet marketing guaranteed or your money back.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Internet presents both opportunities and challenges for marketers of healthcare products. An advocate for the medium argues for its increasing value in a comprehensive media mix, offers advice on how to make programs more productive, and cautions on Internet pitfalls. A similar, dramatic increase is occurring in Internet advertising. For all industries, including pharmaceuticals, total 1997 online revenues reached $1 billion. The Internet Advertising Bureau projects this figure rising to $2 billion in 1998, $5 billion in the year 2000, and $9 billion by 2002.
Posted by on 19 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
It is unlikely that you became a chiropractor to work in an ER. Imagine my surprise when members of our hospitals chiropractic department were asked to take a call in the emergency department (ED)! We are now in our second year of providing chiropractic coverage to the ED. In November 2000, Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center in Secaucus, New Jersey began offering chiropractic care in the ED. In an effort to satisfy the Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditations mandate to better address pain management, Meadowlands ED Director Gina Puglisi,MD, and Albert Cataffi,DC, former chiropractic department chief, developed and instituted a “chiropractor on-call” program. Dr. Puglisi readied the chiropractors with an orientation program to define the roles of the chiropractors and the rest of the ED in treating neck and back pain patients. Patients who present to the ED with neck or back pain are screened by the attending ED physician, who is responsible for ruling out serious pathology, fracture, neurological deficit, and other findings that might contraindicate spinal manipulation. The ED physician may order x-rays, blood work or other diagnostic tests. When a severe condition presents, orthopedists, neurologists or neurosurgeons are enlisted to take over the case. Historically, all patients without serious pathology were given prescriptions and discharged from the hospital, with or without adequate relief. With our chiropractor-on-call program, the ED physician now has the option of calling for a chiropractic consultation, which gives the patient the opportunity to receive additional relief.
My own practice was constructed as a part of the local group of health care practitioners in my community. I sought out the best primary care physicians, physical therapists, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and physiatrists to associate with, and referred to them when it was clear that my form of intervention was not helping the patient. In this sense, I was an “integrative chiropractor” because I saw to it that the patients best interests were served in two ways. First, the patient received the best conservative care first (chiropractic) before moving on to procedures of greater risk. Secondly, the patient was free to talk openly with me and with the medical providers about all the practitioners involved, without fear of derision or embarrassment. No one was competing for the business of the patient; we were only working as a team for the patients welfare. My network included the chiefs of staff of local hospitals and spinal orthopedics at Stanford University Hospital, the best orthopedist for knees and shoulders, the best family practice physicians, and so on. Therefore, I could honestly say to the patient that he or she was getting the best care possible. In my interviews with the physicians, I learned as much about their residencies and practice patterns as I could. If they were the best at knees, where did they obtain that specialty? How many knees had they “done” in their residency? How did they currently fit in with the provision of health care in their community? Sometimes a less-flattering side of health care services would emerge from our conversations. Although I had achieved just a glimpse of the overall situation, it was clear I myself was not really a member of this healthcare system that had its own massive structure, credentialing and accreditation framework, hierarchy, rivalries, and troubles with a changing healthcare environment.
The newly merged Michigan Association of Chiropractors (MAC) has awarded the Chiropractor of the Year award to two doctors - Drs. Christophe Dean and Thomas Klapp, who were honored for their outstanding commitment and leadership in the advancement of chiropractic in Michigan. The dual award marks the recent successful merger of the Michigan Chiropractic Association (MCA) and the Michigan Chiropractic Society (MCS). Dr. Dean, a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic, has been a chiropractor since 1975. He has served on the Michigan Chiropractic Council (MCC) board of directors and was elected MCCs president in 2004. Dr. Klapp graduated cum laude from Life Chiropractic College in 1979. He served as MCA president before the merger and now serves as MAC chairman. This is the third time he has been honored with the Chiropractor of the Year award.
Posted by on 19 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
School physicals To celebrate National Community Health Centers Week, Community Health is offering a special rate for school and sports physicals. Through Sept. 1, the physicals will cost $25 - or less for those who qualify for further cost reductions. The usual charge is $71. The physicals are offered from 10 a.m.- noon and 3-8 p.m. weekdays at Community Healths Immediate Care Clinic, 2858 International Circle. No appointments are necessary. For information, call 630-6440, Ext. 6363.
Get a shot in the arm If you cant remember the last time you got a tetanus shot, you might want to celebrate next weeks National Public Health Week with a visit to the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment, 301 S. Union Blvd. The department is offering free tetanus shots to adults next week, April 3-7. A tetanus booster is recommended every five to 10 years for adults.
Posted by on 19 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
LYON, France — Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Worldwide home improvement industry is now available to its catalogue. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Laminate Flooring in Million Square Meters. The major End use segments analyzed are New Residential Construction, Residential Replacement (Including DIY Inst.), and Commercial Sector.
Laminates luster still sparkles at record-breaking Surfaces 2000. FOUR YEARS HAVE passed since laminate flooring burst onto the North American flooring scene at Surfaces, the North American floor covering industrys most important annual event. Ever since, a few dozen companies of diverse backgrounds and makeups have fought arduously for their share of distribution and sales in an expanding but highly competitive market. Surfaces 2000 was characterized more by the expansion of individual companys laminate flooring line palettes than by any product design breakthroughs, a la the eye-catching grouted-tile look introduced by Uniboard, Formica and others at Surfaces 99. A notable exception was Manningtons introduction of iCORE, manufactured with a synthetic core and patent-pending Snap-and-Fit fastening system.
Posted by on 19 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
The kids, the awful job: she did too much.
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Cappuccino coffee is named after the Capuchin friar: the frothy white milk was thought to look like a friars cowl.
Posted by on 19 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Global strategy for youth endorsed at conclusion of World Conference on International Youth Year (1985) A global strategy addressing the problems of the worlds young people was approved by the General Assembly at the conclusion of a series of special plenary meetings (13-18 November) designated as the World Conference on the International Youth Year (1985). The Conference also approved three other resolutions: on promotion of human rights of youth, including the right to education and work; expansion of channels of communication between the United Nations and Youth organizations; and opportunities for youth in higher education or vocational training. All were approved without a vote.
The stage last week for three Democratic state Assembly hopefuls was a College of San Mateo classroom with three blue plastic chairs arranged tightly beneath the whiteboard. The audience was about 30 students, some bleary-eyed for the 10 a.m. Thursday class but filling every seat for Political Science 310: “California State and Local Government.” And the stump speeches were generally predictable in one of the early debates among San Mateo County Supervisor Jerry Hill, Millbrae Mayor Gina Papan and community college district Trustee Richard Holober.
The Seventh Annual I Have A Dream National Youth Assembly recently attracted 1,400 youth from across the country to study the teachings of civil rights martyr Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. Motivational speakers, community leaders and celebrities challenged the youthful participants to become drum majors for peace and justice. Actor Charles Dutton, in a special address, encouraged participants to set high standards and charged them not to let their past dictate their future.
Posted by on 17 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Industry consolidation and an increase in accountability sees outdoor continuing to increase its slice of the media pie. While its true that the outdoor advertising market has only a small share of adspend in New Zealand, the market continues to experience consistent growth. The most recent figures from the ASA show an increase from 2.2% to 2.4% between 2001 and 2002, representing a 164% growth in billings over the past five years. Total category revenue in 2002 was $37m compared to $14m in 1998. (Source: the ASAs NZ Advertising Industry Turnover Report.)
Books engage outdoor enthusiasts With few outdoor chores to tend to and darkness that settles in much too early in the day, we find that more books are consumed at our house this time of year than any other. For the outdoor enthusiast, plenty of recent and older titles will keep you thoroughly and cozily engaged as the earth makes its journey toward spring. Here are three of our favorites. For Hunters: “Heart Shots: Women Write About Hunting”