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The ABC network sitcom Home Improvement first aired on September 17 1991 and ran for eight seasons through May 1999. During only its second season the show was renewed for three additional seasons an unusual decision in the television industry. Based on the stand-up comedy routine of its star Tim Allen (born Timothy Allen Dick in 1953) Home Improvement initially reflected Allens love of power tools cars and Sears department stores as well as mirroring his own family situation. Allen portrayed Tim Taylor the host of cable TVs “Tool Time.” His wife Jill was portrayed by Patricia Richardson. More than just comedy though Home Improvement epitomized the concerns of the largest generation in history the baby boomers.The Taylors were a representation of the average American family of the 1990s and their struggles although treated with light-hearted humor reflected the struggles of the shows demographic. In the main three fundamental concerns of the boomer generation were examined on a weekly basis–relationships family and the search for spirituality.
The alliance with Ace will help it supply its stores with more products, say Sodimac officials. Terms were not disclosed. An Ace company official says the deal will allow Sodimac to compete with The Home Depot.
Homeowners looking to refurbish their houses but unwilling to use expensive credit cards to finance it will soon be served by a new, locally based loan company specializing in home improvement loans. American First Mortgage Source Inc. will open Feb. 1 at 504 W. Mission Ave., in Escondido. Jess Chinchillas, founder of the company, recently returned to the county after serving as vice president for The Money Store, a Sacramento-based home lender. The home improvement loan is secured by a lien on the subject property, he added. Since the average home improvement loan is smaller than other kinds of home equity loans, but has just as much paperwork, the points charged are usually proportionally higher, he added.
[A-V/VISUAL/CD-ROM] DRAWING WITH LINE: Contour and Negative Space; DRAWING BASICS: Composition; DRAWING WITH LINE: The Grid and Proportions; and DRAWING WITH LIGHT AND SHADE. Videos/10–19 min. each/$39 each, $150 for set. Level: Grade 4 through Adult. Double Diamond Carp., P.O. Box 1557, 1480 Panus Ridge Road, New Canaan, CT 06840, (800) 938-2737. In the Composition video, importance is placed on how to compose a balanced still life, as well as how to find compositional elements in a landscape. Shading–often a difficult learning/ teaching task–is clearly presented with viewers observing how reflected light and cast shadows allows may be used to describe objects as well as establish the setting and scene. Students will also observe how to see the world through a grid drawn on plexiglass or acetate, and how to observe lines that define the subject in each grid square as they draw those lines in the corresponding grid square on their paper. A highly recommended series.-B.H. For information about this program, circle No. 396 on the Reader Service Card.
Q. Traveling in Austria, Germany and Switzerland, I see those lovely flower boxes filled with cascading geraniums. I have tried several times to grow them without much success. Is it the climate? A. Ivy geraniums (Pelargonium peltatum) will grow here. The plant prefers cool temperatures and light shade. Their cool summers are a real key to the Europeans success. Try moving your boxes to the east side of your home. The plants will receive morning sun but be shaded from the hot afternoon sun.
Q:ON DEC. 25, 2006, my wife and I gave our daughter and A: I called the Bank of America media relations in Charlotte, N.C., the banks headquarters, and was referred to San Francisco. When I called San Francisco, I was referred back to Charlotte and after three days of phone-tag with a spokeswoman (not totally her fault), she referred me to a Web site covering the Uniform Commercial Code, which supposedly explains the now-famous rules and regulations. The spokeswoman didnt seem to know how to access the Web site, so told me to call Google.
Like Mike Christopherson (Readers Forum, Dec. 1), I wondered why the state of Utah was accumulating such a big sum of money when the roads around the state badly need fixing and schoolteachers are underpaid. I read his letter to my husband. He said, “I know the reason. Theyre just like me. I would rather have the money in the bank than buy a new suit.” Spanish Fork
BUYER ZONE: ONLINE BANKS STILL BATTLE CONSUMER DISTRUST. ITS BEEN A STRENUOUS BATTLE FOR Internet-only banks since they emerged in 1995. The concept of a bank surviving solely on the Web seems promising–unlike other online businesses, banks dont have to deal with inventory warehouses or product returns. But customers arent signing on, and profits are slim to none. Still, Internet-only banks would seem to be the way to go for entrepreneurial businesses, whose finances are more complex than the average consumers but usually small enough to be handled in-house. Why not choose banking at the comfort of your own desk over trekking down to the local bank branch to stand in line? Also, because Internet-only banks save money by handling operations online–for example, theres no need to rent office space and then outfit it–they pass those savings on to you in the form of high interest rates on checking and savings accounts, beating traditional banks typical 1 percent or less interest rate with a more robust 5 percent.
Jeep has introduced an ultra-limited-edition version of the Wrangler, called the Sport TR2, to coincide with the release of the film Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life. The six-cylinder 4.0-litre engine produces 174 bhp of power and 218 lb ft of torque.
THE new Jeep Wrangler was part of a multi-model assault on the Detroit motor-show by Daimler-Chrysler. Along with the Europe-bound Calibre, the new Jeep Compass and the exciting Dodge Challenger, the Jeep Wrangler showed that Daimler- Chrysler is truly alive and kicking. This one may make reappearance as it is the first Wrangler to get a diesel option. No word on what kind or when its due out though.
For improved handling, you can thank five-link rear suspension, independent front suspension and a first-ever rack-and-pinion steering system, along with an Electronic Stability Program (ESP–get it?) that uses sensors to adjust the brake and throttle for optimum control in tricky conditions. Welcome back, Jeep. * AVAILABLE this fall. For more information, visit jeep.com.
A 10-acre industrial property in North Little Rock changed hands in a $775,000 transaction. KTJ Ltd. One Hundred Sixty-One, led by Joseph Ryan, acquired the site on Diamond Drive from William and Sharon Smith and Thomas Clemens. The property is backed with a pair of two-year loans of $4.37 million and $262,922 from BNC National Bank of Minneapolis. The property was bought for an undisclosed sum in July 1950 from Butane Wholesale Gas Co.
The industrial and commercial machinery industry includes establishments engaged in manufacturing machinery and equipment for commercial and industrial use. This diverse industry includes the manufacturing of a wide range of machines including computer equipment, engines, turbines, elevators, conveyors, cranes, monorails, refrigeration equipment, tractors, metalworking machines, power-driven hand tools, and office equipment. The machinery industry serves, and relies on new equipment orders from, a wide range of other industry sectors. Demand for industrial machinery tends to follow from demand in other industries. The domestic housing market has taken a downturn, which could impact makers of construction equipment and producers of home security products. The construction equipment sector has also lost sales to reductions in government funding for road improvement and other infrastructure projects. Reduced consumer disposable income has kept restaurants cautious about spending on new foodservice products and related equipment.
Golf - TD Waterhouse tickets on sale — Tickets for the TD Waterhouse Seniors tournament, scheduled May 14-20 at Tiffany Greens Golf Course in Kansas City, Mo., are on sale through TicketMaster, 877-280-6031. Single day tickets are $20. A week-long grounds badge, good Monday through Sunday, is $75. A week-long badge providing clubhouse access costs $100. The 54-hole tournament will run Friday through Sunday.
Golfs governing bodies are to introduce a one-stroke penalty rule in an attempt to combat slow play. The words “slow play” are to appear in the rulebook for the first time from 1 January. Among the other changes coming into effect next year are ones that permit committees to make local rules to prohibit play from an environmentally sensitive area. A further amendment will deny a player relief when his stance, not the ball, is affected by casual water, ground under repair or certain damage to the course.
> Insurity, a national provider of business-processing services and technology to the property-casualty insurance industry, has named JERRY MARKLAND to the position of chief technology architect. Markland comes to Insurity from Benefits Technology Group where he was chief technology officer, and he previously co-founded StarNex, a company that linked brokers and insurance companies online through BrokersPortal, an information and communications center for the insurance industry.
Climate: The year saw continued efforts to re-evaluate how auto insurance companies determine premiums and there was a move to expand by two local insurers. Woodland Hills-based 21st Century Insurance aggressively expanded into New Jersey, Florida, Georgia Pennsylvania while Calabasas-based Countrywide Insurance Group moved into Arizona, Nevada, Illinois, Indiana and Colorado. Companies in the News: 21st Century; Countrywide; Farmers Insurance; WKFC Agency Inc., a New York-based insurance company that opened a Warner Center office in August. Farmers Insurance opened an employee training center in Agoura Hills.
It is almost worthwhile getting “whiplash” preprinted on a claim form to save time Turning first to the real increase, the recently published report by the governments Statistical Service on Road Accidents in Great Britain in 1996 provides a clue. Injuries in 1996 totalled 317,000, which was an increase on the 307,000 in 1995. Fatalities, however, fell slightly to 3,598 from 3,621. Both figures had been generally falling since the mid 60s, when they peaked at just under 8,000 fatalities and just under 400,000 injuries. This has doubtless arisen for a whole number of reasons, including compulsory seat belts and crash helmets, drink drive regulations, air bags, better car design, and many others. To achieve this reduction over that period was particularly remarkable, because the vehicle population in the mid 60s was 13 million compared with slightly over 26 million now. Most of this increase in vehicle population can be found on the M25 each morning and evening!
In the populous state of California, DCs have taken a huge hit in workers compensation claims. Meanwhile, other states are rearranging their personal injury laws. I thought this subject matter would make for a nice “interview.” The following is what I would say if asked for my thoughts on the current state of affairs in personal injury trends and what the future holds for chiropractic practitioners. A: I think that in order to understand the big picture, you need to parse out the contributions of the major players in this business, if I can call it that. The players are the insurers, the lawyers, the doctors, the various experts sometimes relied upon during the litigation process, the government and, most importantly, the victims of trauma. Q: Lets start with insurers - what are their contributions to the current personal injury environment?
For Americans the celebration of Christmas is often considered one of the most important holidays of the year. Because of the diverse heritages and customs in addition to Kwanzaa a tradition begun in the later part of the twentieth century the American Christmas consists of traditions from not only the German but English Dutch and other Eastern European countries as well. Having religious significance Christmas also celebrates the child found in each individual and the desire for peace. Falling during the same month as the Jewish observance of Chanukah or Hanukkah (the Feast of Lights) and the African-American celebration of Kwanzaa the season of Christmas serves as a time of celebration feasting and a search for miracles.While Christmas generally is considered the celebration of Jesuss birth the early Puritans who settled the New England region refused to celebrate the occasion. Disagreeing with the early church fathers who established the holiday around a pagan celebration for easy remembrance by the poor the Puritans considered the observance secular in nature. Set during the winter solstice when days grow dark early Christmas coincides with the Roman holiday of Saturnalia; the date December 25 marks the celebration of Dies Natalis Invicti Solis or the birth day of the Unconquered Sun by the Romans. Puritans believed that these pagan customs which included no work feasting and gift giving were inappropriate for the celebration of the Lords birth. While the northern colonists did not observe the day the southern colonists celebrated in much the same style as their British counterparts–with banquets and family visits. Firecrackers or guns were used to welcome the Christ Child at midnight on Christmas. The residents of New York (New Amsterdam) celebrated the season in a similar fashion as their Dutch ancestors had with St. Nicholas Day (December 6) established to honor the patron saint of children. Gradually all observances became centered around the date December 25 with traditions becoming mixed and accepted between different ethnic backgrounds.
Whenever you are asked, “Are you ready
for Christmas” do you feel like the real question is, “Have you finished
your Christmas shopping?” Has the exchange of “presents” begun to interfere
with your ability to be truly “present” at Christmas time?
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isnt home when you drop off their gift, I encourage you to remember that
it is your presence that is most valued.
Giving the gift of presence allows you to be truly in the moment with the
one you are with.
Real Estate Brokers with the SRES designation help seniors make wise decisions about selling their home, buying rental property, managing the capital gains and estate tax implications of owning real estate, obtaining a reverse mortgage, moving to a senior community and other issues. The designation was introduced in 1997 and is nationally recognized.
Ratinoff as a director of fund investment management. Ratinoff will specialize in real estate acquisitions for the western United States. Ratinoff has held senior positions focusing on real estate investments with McDonald Investments, Chase Securities and BT Alex. The San Diego chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management has elected the following individuals as members of its 2005 Executive Council: Nancy Eagle, Harman Asset Management; Pele Wylde, Burnham Real Estate Services; Eddie Goldberg, Sea Property Management; Renee Savage, Capital Growth Properties; Harry Gersten, Union Bank; Carolyn Perriga, Transwestern Commercial; Jim Tostado, Hibiscus Investments; Wade Walker, Griswold RE Management; Sharon Eastman, Realty Executives; and Elizabeth Bzchmann, ConAm Management. The 2005 council members will be installed Nov. 11.
Real estate practice is a broad and widely defined area of the law. In a pristine sense it deals with the esoteric subject of real property law and titles. In practice the subject matter handled by real property lawyers is much broader. Many of the areas of law within real estate practice are areas of specialty themselves. Real estate lawyers examine and evaluate real property titles, handle real estate sales, purchases and other transactions, foreclose mortgages, represent developers and contractors in drafting and negotiating development and construction agreements, handle real estate financing, structure and draft the governing documents for planned developments such as condominiums, serve as counsel to community and condominium associations, draft and negotiate leases, litigate title, boundary, and other land disputes, and advise clients respecting zoning and land: use matters. The examination of real estate titles requires knowledge of corporations and other forms of business organization, wills, trusts and estates, and a practitioner handling transactions must understand contractual, business, and tax subjects as well. The subjects that are tested on the certification exam attest to this diversity. They are title issues; real estate finance; environmental and land use; condominiums and homeowner associations; landlord tenant; closings; sellers, buyers, brokers, and title insurers; real property litigation; taxation of entities and other tax issues; and ethics. Some hold an impression that at least some aspects of the real estate practice are not challenging, that the practice is increasingly title company, form, and paralegal driven, and that when business is light any lawyer with a good paralegal can Ado real estate closings. This impression is not accurate. As with any area of practice, successfully representing clients in real estate matters requires knowledge, skill, and experience. The diversity in real estate practice may mean that no one lawyer can be an expert in each practice area encompassing the modern real property practice or that are tested by the certification program. That, however, is not a reason to not seek certification. The committee recognizes that few lawyers are likely to possess specific and detailed expertise in each of the many subjects that fall within the scope of real estate.
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This week we met up with Sarah Burrow, manager of the new mezze-style restaurant Starters and Puds on Shakespeare Street in Newcastle City centre. As this is a family-run business, Sarah, 25, has been working hard to ensure everything was perfect in time for the launch. Though Sarah is a self confessed shopaholic, she has had no time to update her wardrobe for summer. We decided that this had to be rectified straightaway.
Innovative Online Womens Fashion Retailer Offers Personal Shops with Clothing that Fits and Flatters Each of the letters in myShape (M,Y,S,H,A,P,E) represent one of seven overall body shapes. myShape.com offers fashion across all shapes and sizes including petite, plus and tall lengths on pants. Once a woman completes her profile, she is linked to her personal online shop containing only the clothes that flatter her shape, match her measurements and reflect her style and fit preferences. myShape offers free shipping both ways for members. Within her personal store she can shop quickly and efficiently, knowing any purchase will flatter and the process will always be easy and enjoyable. Finally there is a great way to shop for clothes that look wonderful on you and doesnt require hours of wasted shopping time, frustration and money, said Louise Wannier, myShape CEO. Clothing is an important part of how women feel and how they present themselves in both their personal and professional lives. myShape lets women create a wardrobe to help them feel empowered and energized.
Byline: HILARIE STELFOX THE AVERAGE western woman probably has more clothes in her wardrobe today than at any time in the past. In fact, its often stated that most of us wear only a small percentage of the clothes we own; a fact that never deters us from buying more. Our financial losses, however, are gains for the huge number of charity shops that have sprung up in the last couple of decades.
Whimsical puppets, molded easily and quickly from plastic modeling clay, offer their young creators theatrical and artistic diversion. You can find materials at art supply or hobby stores. The foil ball keeps the puppets head a manageable weight. The chopstick keeps it upright.
Il est souvent preferable dutiliser les pipelines industriels transportant des materiaux non newtoniens pres de la transition entre lecoulement laminaire et lecoulement turbulent. Pour le modele classique des fluides de Bingham, la technique dHedstrom surestime les pertes de friction de lecoulement turbulent parce quelle ne prend pas en compte lepaississement de la couche visqueuse. Dans le present article, on applique le modele de Wilson-Thomas pour predire le point de transition pour des fluides de Bingham. Les pertes de friction laminaires et turbulentes sont calculees et montrent que les conditions lors de la transition dependent uniquement du nombre dHedstrom. Les resultats sont exprimes sous forme approximative par des fonctions de calage simplifiees. La comparaison avec des correlations empiriques et des donnees experimentales provenant de diverses sources montre un accord satisfaisant. Keywords: non-Newtonian flow, turbulent flow, viscous-layer thickening, transition, pipelines
General Motors Corp. said that it has developed the first automotive exterior use for a new lightweight high performance plastic material. The first application of the material will be on step-assists on 2002 model year GMC Safari and Chevrolet Astro minivans. GM expects to equip about 8,000 Safari and Astro minivans with the step-assists made of the new material, which is called thermoplastic olefin nanocomposite, or TPO nanocomposite. Taub said the automaker wanted to begin using it on a lower volume vehicle at first to gauge its performance. GM is exploring other uses of the material including vehicle interiors, Taub said. At this point though, the plastic is not suitable for use on body panels. Such use would require additional research, Taub said.
Exercise and Cancers: Research Opportunities for Health-Related Fitness ScientistsRepresentatives from the American Cancer Society (ACS), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will challenge AAHPERD members to contribute to cancer prevention and control, describing the most promising research opportunities and resources to support investigation of the relationships between cancers and exercise. The presentation will be based on a synoptic article being developed by the ACS and the Office for Health Promotion of Northern Illinois University. Ruth Corcoran of ACS will describe a proposed collaborative research agenda, suggesting that two sets of consensually developed guidelines are needed to promote such research: one set to facilitate dissemination of what experts already know to the public and providers (including exercise specialists); and a second set to facilitate further collaborative research. Speakers from CDC and NCI will outline what is known about these topics, and how exercise scientists can contribute to further development (see accompanying abstracts). Presenters will recommend a process to develop research priorities, involving cancer experts, public health scientists, and relevant interest groups in AAHPERD. Members will be asked to contribute ideas for a research agenda.The Cancer-Exercise Agenda: Opportunities in Applications Research
Source: Global Forum for Health Research
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.
E-commerce today is enjoying the fastest growth rate of any business sector because, among other things, it is fast, convenient and cost-effective! Consider just a couple of examples I heard a consultant from Arthur D. Little present recently on CNBC: 1) A typical banking transaction, which costs one dollar, will only cost one cent when conducted over the Internet! 2) A typical brokers transaction, which costs $150, will only cost $6 when conducted over the Internet!
At the end of 1998 it was estimated that around 171.8 million people had access to the Internet throughout the world. Canada and the US held the largest share of the Internet market with 56 per cent in 1998. However, the combined percentage share is set to decline considerably as Europe and the Asia-Pacific region catches up with 24 per cent and 18 per cent, respectively, by the end of 1999. In the Asia-Pacific region, Japan has the largest share of the market.
The following paper represents the current state of research into the use and usage of the Internet for marketing purposes by small medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The paper discusses how the research was established, its design and development, and sets out the operational parameters addressed. It also identifies the factors that SMEs view as critical to the success or otherwise of their development of a web presence. * What is the main driver for an SME to develop a web site * What are the main, identifiable marketing benefits and drawbacks of a Web presence for an SME
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by TimberTech Features: wood-plastic composite decking is designed to resist the UV- and water-chemical wear common in pool and spa environments; new technology combines wood flour and plastic resins to create an engineered plank that looks like wood, but has the low-maintenance qualities associated with plastic
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(SCEG), the lakes owner. Gneiss, which will be used in the backup wall, will come from a new 60-acre quarry, one-eighth mile downstream. Blasting to excavate rock at the quarry can be done without damaging the existing dam and nearby homes, SCEG says.
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I am told that in the countries that have this 100 days tradition, it is meant to mark the end of the honeymoon season that the media give a new administration. I am still waiting for this honeymoon, I have certainly not been allowed this leisure.” When President John Agyekum Kufuor uttered those words on 18 April at a press conference marking his 100 days in office, little did he know that he would have no “honeymoon” at all. The tragedy occurred when the police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd after Hearts had scored two quick late-minute goals to lead 2-1 over their fierce rivals.
The water was strewn with delicate petals of fragrant frangipani, and soft music played as I lay dreaming in my perfumed bath under a tropical, moonlit sky. I stepped out, draped provocatively in a tiny towel, and walked into the honeymoon suite, the great bed piled high with soft white cushions, the white sheets turned down invitingly, and looked around to find. no one. I was on honeymoon alone. Again. Honeymoons are my thing. I love them. Putting myself in the place of thousands of couples planning their dream honeymoon is a serious business and I take it seriously. But its not always that simple. Honeymooning alone is an art, which is not come by without practise - and there can be many a pitfall on the romantic trail. From the beginning, when I first started out as travel editor, later editor, of Brides, I thought it best to make my position clear. I didnt after all want people to think I was a woman on the prowl. So arriving in Mahe in the Seychelles I announced myself clearly as the lady from Brides. Odd looks followed until I discovered there had been a misunderstanding and they thought I was the lady from Bribes. Heaven knows what kind of story I could have got following that line, but the marriage sector called.
HAYWARD, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Thermage, Inc. , a leader in non-invasive tissue tightening in the aesthetic industry, today announced that it will present at the 2008 Maxim Group Growth Conference. The Companys presentation is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Stephen J. Fanning, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, will review the companys business strategy and historical financial results.
YOKNEAM, Israel — Syneron Medical Ltd. (Nasdaq:ELOS) today announced that it has filed a patent infringement counterclaim against Thermage, Inc., alleging that Thermage infringes U.S. Patent No. 5,569,242, which Syneron recently acquired. The counterclaim, filed on January 10, 2005, was added to the patent litigation between Thermage and Syneron pending in the Northern District of California. Moshe Mizrahy, CEO of Syneron Medical Ltd. commented, Syneron is pleased that it had the opportunity to acquire this patent, which we believe is a fundamental patent and enhances our intellectual property position. Syneron will vigorously pursue its infringement claims against Thermage. Syneron also will continue to compete strongly in the marketplace by supplying doctors with its high quality devices based on its proprietary ELOS technology.
Hayward-based skin aesthetic company Thermage said its board unanimously rejected a proposal to acquire Thermage for $5.50 per share and will instead commit to its pending merger with Reliant Technologies. Shares of Thermage dropped 43 cents, or 10 percent, to $3.82. The name of the party behind the proposed acquisition wasnt disclosed. After the merger is complete, Transcept shareholders will own 60 percent, and Novacea shareholders 40 percent, of the new company.
A list of mortgages filed with the Oklahoma County Clerks office is published daily in The Journal Record. Information listed for each mortgage includes book and page numbers, names of the mortgagor and mortgagee, mortgage loan amount, property description, and (when available) the propertys street address. Listings of mortgagor and mortgagee do not necessarily include all those party to the transaction. B 7377 P 1867 — Willie Wood to Mortgage Link Corp dba MLC Mortgage Corp, $644,000, L1, pt L2 Oak Tree Addn, Edm; 1401 Oak Tree Drive, Edmond OK 73003.
A list of mortgages filed with the Oklahoma County Clerks office is published daily in The Journal Record. Information listed for each mortgage includes book and page numbers, names of the mortgagor and mortgagee, mortgage loan amount, property description, and (when available) the propertys street address. Listings of mortgagor and mortgagee do not necessarily include all those party to the transaction. B 6886 P 1557 — Francis Investments to Quail Creek Bank, $400,000, L13-21 B1 Wilshire Boulevard Industrial Addn, OKC, etc.
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Business Editors The AA- rating reflects the ports diverse revenue sources, derived from Oakland International Airport (OIA, about 46% of the ports total gross margin during 2001), maritime facilities (50%), and commercial real estate (CRE, 8.2% of the ports total operating revenues during 2001), are bolstered by an expansive and mature service area. These three revenue sources lend stability and resilience to the ports ability to meet its debt service needs. Debt service coverage was strong in fiscal 2001 at 2.62x and is projected to remain well above, (1.50x-1.78x), the 1.25x rate covenant during the forecast period 2003-2011. Furthermore, the ports strong management team has been positioning the system through demand-driven capital planning, so as to improve its competitive position. OIA is a high-frequency, low-fare, short-to-medium haul airport that experienced strong enplanement growth of 6.6% on average annually between fiscal years 1991-2001. Also, unlike most U.S. airports, enplaned passengers at OIA increased by 1.0% during the first nine-months of fiscal 2002, compared with the same period in 2001. Additional credit strengths include the airports high percentage (approximately 95%) of origination and destination (OD) traffic, its accessibility within the region, and its significant non-airline revenue (60%), which helps maintain OIAs low airline fees. The airports airline leases provide considerable flexibility, which helps management with capital planning. During fiscal year 2001, the cost per enplaned passenger was quite low at $3.52 and is expected to remain reasonable throughout the forecast period, increasing to a moderate $6.41 in 2011. These strengths mitigate the market share concentration risk presented by Southwest Airlines, which accounted for 65% of the airports total fiscal 2001 enplanements.
OAKLAND — Peter Sullivan may be best known for his eye-catching collection of commercial real estate in San Francisco and downtown Oakland. But his soaring plans for industrial property at a visible gateway to West Oakland are getting all the buzz. The 13.3-acre site is one of few remaining large industrially zoned parcels in West Oakland, and city planners would have to bend the zoning map and General Plan to allow residential development there. Then there is the innovative — some say misguided — idea of building those new residences directly over ground-floor space used for non-heavy industrial uses.
NEW YORK — Drug stores continue to solidify their reputations as health care destinations, and the trend toward mineral makeup fits in perfectly with that positioning. Although mineral makeup has been used for ages to add color and beauty to the face, the latest wave of such products has a particularly strong health component. Mineral makeup is based on hypoallergenic loose powder, contains no alcohol, perfumes, dyes or preservatives, and naturally nourishes the skin.
Forty-two percent of all respondents agreed that supermarkets “need less health and beauty and more unique groceries.” (25% agreed strongly.)
A difference of opinion exists in the health beauty care category between retailers and consumers–they agreed on only four of the top 10 brands in the survey. Crest was the only brand to make the Power Brands list for its strength with both retailers and consumers. It was mentioned as a top performer by 21% of retailers and as a preferred brand by 13% of consumers. Conversely, Suave and Colgate were two out of 11 brands that lost standing as Power Brands. Suave had a weak showing with consumers, and Colgate fared poorly with both groups. Suave, however, earned near Power Brand status as did Pantene, both for their strength with retailers.
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In February 2004, the FDA rejected the first petition submitted by Dr. Killion and his wife Gail Gudmundsen, who also has a PhD in audiology. That petition asked the FDA to rescind its requirement for a physician screening or waiver and to permit over-the-counter sale of hearing aids. Instead of a medical screening, the two audiologists had suggested that hearing aid packages list warning signs of a serious medical problem such as bleeding from the ear and chronic dizziness. Dr. Killion has submitted another petition to the FDA. This one asks the agency to create a one size fits most category that would have fewer restrictions. Technology for effective, inexpensive hearing aids already exists. Dr. Killion points to hearing devices for hunters, sold in sporting goods stores, as an example. These devices effectively muffle gun shots while amplifying quiet sounds, such as those made by animals moving through vegetation. He also says that new materials decrease the need for custom-made molds for the ear pieces. Low-cost aids are already being sold in India and other less-regulated markets. As Richard Goode, a professor at Stanford University and the former president of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head Neck Surgeons, said to The Wall Street Journal: If the FDA does not require the public to see a doctor to rule out glaucoma or other disease before getting reading glasses [sold in pharmacies], why does it do so for hearing aids?
However, if a beneficiary undergoes diagnostic testing performed by an audiologist without a referral, the tests are not covered even if the audiologist discovers a pathologic condition. There is no provision for direct payment to audiologists for therapeutic services. The program memo is effective this month.
Phone-friendly physiotherapists are encouraging Tyneside patients to get on the blower for vital advice on aches and pains. Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust, which runs hospitals including the Queen Elizabeth, has become one of the first trusts in the country to adopt phone-physio treatment. And five years on, the move is being hailed as a massive success, with hundreds of happy patients getting relief over the phone.
Paper Content: Descriptive review and comment on the current state of physiotherapy in Australia, with suggestion as to how the profession may change in the near future.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Apparel sales, which fell sharply after the stock market crash of 1987, have rebounded in 1989 and early 1990. The strength of the category can he clearly seen in the financial results of some major retailers.
> MAINSTREAM APPAREL: After its unsuccessful foray into fashion two years ago WaI-Mart has reset its sights on mainstream apparel aimed at shoppers on a budget. The retailer is also trimming the number of styles it offers as part of an effort to make shopping easier. The company is emphasizing three areas: items for $10 or less; activewear; and the Express for Less line of T-shirts, which feature popular characters.
Maximizing the productivity of Kmarts core assets is a critical component to Chuck Conaways master plan to take the company to new levels of performance. And nowhere does Kmart stand to benefit more from its assets than in apparel, where both the executives and the brands are among the best things going for the chain. In January, Nagler was named senior vp and gmm in a realignment that eliminated a level of management in the apparel sector. Naglers elevation to the top apparel post was consistent with other changes within Kmarts executive suite that have emphasized the establishment of clearer spheres of accountability and a simpler delineation of responsibility. Nagler, who was once responsible solely for childrens wear, oversaw the successful development of Sesame Street in this segment, and later the expansion of the Route 66 brand in mens. Additionally, she supervised the expansion of the big mens program at Kmart, a program slated for greater emphasis going forward. Also, since she had past experience in womens–including stints at Federated Department Stores and The Limited–she was an eminently reasonable choice to head up Kmarts overall apparel operation.
The proceeds of the Mortgage Financing were used to repay the existing $400,000 interest only first mortgage including interest arrears to date, plus lender and broker fees of $161,415. The balance is to be used for capital expenditures on upgrades to the Companys aquaculture operations located in Gunton Manitoba.
The Mortgage Financing was deemed necessary in that inquiries for Agassizs antibiotic free, farm raised Arctic Charr have increased dramatically over the last 12 months (to roughly 4 times current production capacity).
Given recent events in the Credit markets, the Mortgage Financing offered by Transwest was the Companys best available opportunity to fund the expansion necessary to increase production capacity at its land based Arctic Charr farm. The completion of this expansion is expected to result in an increase in positive cash flow for the Company within 9 months arising from the increased production capacity.
INTRODUCTION Stability and impressive growth rates have been the key Armenian economic characteristics of recent years (see Table 1). Under these conditions the demand for housing has expanded and can be expected to continue to grow. The Central Bank of Armenia (CBA), the Ministry of Finance and Economy (MoFE), and the private banking sector all recognize the need for improved mortgage finance services to augment this demand. They see the commercial and development opportunities that development of mortgage lending entails. In recent months there has been an impressive degree of discussion and planning about how to undertake this improvement, as evidenced by the frequent articles in the news media on trends and development and the preparation of concept papers by the CBA and MoFE. This is the appropriate time, therefore, for a systematic analysis of how private mortgage lending can develop in Armenia. This article summarizes the results of such an analysis. The analysis was prepared as the response of KfW (Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau) to a request from the Government of Armenia to develop the concept for mortgage market development, building on the work already done by Armenian experts.
Another Marines stories are told in The Marine, by Ben Wofford and William Richard White. The latter was a Marine who landed on Guadalcanal on 7 August 1942. His story is a graphic, well-written account of a Marine private, often under enemy fire, and living in conditions of extreme privation: “Smoking would be frowned upon by a lot of people in years to come, but in 1942, cigarettes were a big (and pleasant) part of daily life. On Guadalcanal, they took the edge off the unbearable. White also points out that there is no substitute for toothpaste, soap, and razor blades. When your supply is gone, you realize just how shabby life can be. That said, a cold drink would have topped anyones wish list. Almost anything would do, just so long as it was cold.” The other story, interspersed with Whites account of Guadalcanal, is Dr. Woffords report on Whites losing battle with cancer in 1997-a poignant narrative, but combining it with the story of Whites five months on Guadalcanal is awkward and detracts from that story. It would have been far better to have made Whites final battle a last chapter.
Marine Corps. He also serves as the chief of Marine Corps Headquarters staff functions.
Bob Kemp can be heard weekdays from 2-6 a.m. ET.
Word power 24 boob-job n. employment gained as a result of a surgically enhanced chest cosmetic adj. superficial; only attending to the surface
Once considered the province of 50-something women, cosmetic surgery is gaining popularity among both sexes of all ages. Driving the trend is a combination of improved surgical techniques and baby boomers seeking to delay aging.”We see a lot of professionals who work in the corporate world or own businesses,” says J. Barry Boyd, a plastic surgeon in Winter Park, Florida. “Cosmetic surgery has become a common choice for them to maintain their appearance and physique.”In 1994, approximately 41 percent of aesthetic plastic surgical procedures were performed on people aged 35 to 50. Boyd says having procedures at a younger age may minimize the need for more extensive surgery later and may produce better results.
The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2002;187(3), Part 2, focuses on how and why womens health and gender-based competencies should be woven into the fabric of undergraduate medical education. It discusses appropriate components of the health and medical curriculum, and combining health care competencies with educational objectives and models for teaching reproductive health.
Health Alliance Medical Plans last month announced its coverage of two over-the-counter drugs formerly available by prescription only: Wyeths Alavert and Procter Gambles Prilosec OTC. Health Alliance will require members who have prescription drug benefits to obtain a written prescription from their physicians for the new over-the-counter drugs in order to receive coverage. The news at Health Alliance follows Medco Health Solutions expansion of its Generics First program in June to include Wyeths analgesic Advil and allergy remedy Alavert.
Sumitomo Real Estate Sales, Inc. announced Alfredos of Rome has signed a 12year lease to occupy the former La Reserve restaurant space at 4 West 49th Street in Rockefeller Center. The one-time owner of the highly popular original Alfredos in Rome, Alfredo DiLeho, is the reputed creator of fettuccini alfredo.
Steve Walker Appointed as Managing Director of Sales and Marketing Steve has a wealth of experience in institutional real estate markets, said Pat Halter, chief executive officer, Principal Real Estate Investors. With Steves leadership and contacts, he will greatly enhance our new business development in the institutional client marketplace. Walker will work closely with Patrick Mc Nelis, executive director, institutional advisory services of Principal Global Investors, on an integrated approach with the broader global marketing organization of Principal Global Investors. I am pleased to welcome Steve to our organization and am confident that his extensive skill set will compliment our efforts to promote the companys best-in-class real estate capabilities, said Mc Nelis.
Sumitomo Real Estate Sales Inc. has negotiated a $5,250,000 construction loan for the conversion of a downtown Manhattan office building to residential use, reports Alfred Y. Bauer, managing director/finance at Sumitomo. The borrower is Regal Investments, Inc.; the lender is an Asian bank. There will be four apartments each on floors two through eight, with retail space on the ground floor.
Dichanthelium strigosum (Muhlenberg ex Elliott) Freckmann var. glabrescens (Grisebach) Freckmann (POACEAE)-Jasper County: savanna along US 601, 1.4 miles north of junction of county road 27-169, 22 June 1968, S.W. Leonard 1680 with A.E. Radford (CLEMS).This variety is a common member of the longleaf pine and slash pine flatwoods, scrubby flatwoods and dry prairie habitats in Florida and Georgia. The range extension into South Carolina is not all together unexpected. The region where the South Carolina specimen was collected is well known for the occurrence of numerous species that are more abundant farther to the south and several species have been reported recently from this area that are typical of the flatwoods regions of Georgia and Florida (McMillan et al. 2002).Etyngium aquaticum L. var. ravenelii (Gray) Mathias and Constance (APIACEAE)-Aiken County: no date, H.W. Ravenel, s.n. (FLAS). Berkeley County: ponds in pineland, October (no year) H.W. Ravenel, s.n. (GH). Charleston County: headwaters of the Cooper River in flat pine woods and shrub “galls,” 15 October 1867, H.W. Ravenel (GH); local in ditch and into depressional areas within wet longleaf pine savanna and flatwoods bordering drainages with soils mapped as Meggett series, FS 211 at the intersection of FS 211-F, with population continuing for 0.1 miles south on FS 211, 24 August 2001, Patrick D. McMillan 5790 (CLEMS, USCH), same location, 2 September 2001, Patrick D. McMillan 5835 with R.D. Porcher, N.R. McMillan and N.A. McMillan (CLEMS).
(SCEG), the lakes owner. Gneiss, which will be used in the backup wall, will come from a new 60-acre quarry, one-eighth mile downstream. Blasting to excavate rock at the quarry can be done without damaging the existing dam and nearby homes, SCEG says.
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VIDEO GAMES GET AN IMAGE MAKEOVER TO BECOME A TRAINING TOOL FOR THE CORPORATE SECTOR Despite the criticism, academics and business leaders are beginning to champion the use of interactive games as legitimate training tools. “Serious” games can be powerful educational tools, allowing users to experiment, learn from their mistakes and safely experience risky or dangerous situations. Computer game technology is now being used for applications such as military simulations, workplace training, education and healthcare, including training emergency services, pilots, soldiers and surgeons. It is even helping ice-cream store workers get a feel for the correct portions of their tasty treats. Of course, experienced players need little convincing of the power of games. They know that games can be hugely immersive, and will readily say that their driving skills have been sharpened by Gran Turismo, or their knowledge of history enhanced by the Civilization games, or that they developed a new appreciation and understanding of the complexity of urban planning via SimCity.
NEW STORE Technically its not a new store, but its the first Super Target in town and thats good enough for us. (Weve always thought Target was pretty super!) It never took much of an excuse to find our way to a Target store, but now, with all that shopping under one gigantic roof, we could go every day! Our shopping lists have never looked so cool: milk and Michael Graves, spaghetti and Swell, cottage cheese and Cherokee. 3810 Bloomington St. (just off Powers Boulevard).
Fans looking to squeeze in a spot of shopping are spoilt for choice in Cardiff.
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They had lost their last two games of the 1998 season and waved goodbye to most of their top offensive stars, including their quarterback, running back and No. 1 wide receiver. It would be a rebuilding year for Kansas State, everyone decided. Everyone was wrong, of course. Bill Snyders Wildcats hardly missed a beat, winning 10 regular-season games and losing only at Nebraska. A survey of sports editors and sportscasters gave the nod to Kansas States football fortunes over a host of interesting and intriguing developments making headlines during the year.
This is like an episode of Seinfeld. This is a column about nothing. What is there? No major college football. No baseball. No NFL or PGA or NASCAR. What in the wide world of sports is there to write about?
Newcastle Falcons teenager Matthew Tait received the Junior Sports Achievement accolade at Sport Englands awards night ( just 24 hours after making his England debut. Durham pace bowler Steve Harmison won the senior Sports Personality of the Year award and the Performance of the Year trophy after a terrific 12 months with England. Team of the Year was Middlesbrough who won the Carling Cup, their first trophy in their history.
THE REAL ESTATE MARKET IN Arkansas appears to be fairly steady, especially considering the plight of regions across the country hard-hit by the technology bust. In particular, were enjoying the benefits of the lowest interest rates in 40 years for both residential and commercial properties. At the recent UALR Economic Forecast Conference — which more of you need to attend to benefit from an incredible volume of information — we had a panel of Arkansas real estate gurus give us an overview of the market.
Real estate market is favorable WORTHINGTON, Ohio–Property value losses can be Drug Emporiums gains, according to director of real estate Larry Sanford. Falling land prices are giving the chain the opportunity to enter such markets as Boston and San Francisco, where it had been shut out by prohibitive costs. Sanford says the deep discounter will make a strong commitment in those two areas, envisioning a substantial number of stores in Boston and San Francisco.
Improvements at a 1.9-acre commercial property in Jacksonville are financed with a $1.1 million mortgage. Harold Gwatney Chevrolet Co., led by William Gwatney, secured the eight-month loan from First Arkansas Bank Trust of Jacksonville. The auto dealership purchased the Gwatney Wrecker Service property at 1709 TP White Drive for $680,000 19 months ago from the Grace Phelps Dupree Trust.
UNION, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 2, 1995–The Money Store Inc. (NASDAQ-MONE) today announced the establishment of The Money Store Auto Finance, a new division that will focus on financing previously owned vehicles.Headquartered in Sacramento, California, the new auto finance unit will purchase sales contracts from both franchise and independent auto dealers.With The Money Stores name recognition, experience in building and managing national origination networks and credit and servicing systems, knowledge of the sub-prime borrower, and commitment to technology, we believe we have the ability to establish a national presence in this market.
Recently, many clients have inquired if their software is considered a medical device. Therefore, it seems timely to answer this question. But first, lets start with a brief quiz. In each scenario below, would you consider the software a medical device? 1. Software used to plan cancer treatment doses and to control the setting of oncology treatment devices 2. Software used within the overall design and manufacturing processes of the medical devices 3. Software used to measure and calculate the anatomical sites of the body to facilitate the irradiation of surgical intervention
A Bellevue, Wash.-based diagnostic imaging provider has bought InStar Systems International, a Colorado Springs developer of software for radiology departments and imaging centers. The deal closed Thursday. Terms werent disclosed. “InStar is focused primarily on servicing the small hospital and freestanding imaging center marketplace. No one else is doing that,” said John Wellbank, who was appointed chief executive officer of InStar, which builds software for scheduling, monitoring, tracking and billing patients.
institute next March in Florida. The Faldo Golf Institute by Marriott in Orlando will consist of a nine-hole course, a 27-hole putting facility and one of the largest practice areas in the United States.
Golf - TD Waterhouse tickets on sale — Tickets for the TD Waterhouse Seniors tournament, scheduled May 14-20 at Tiffany Greens Golf Course in Kansas City, Mo., are on sale through TicketMaster, 877-280-6031. Single day tickets are $20. A week-long grounds badge, good Monday through Sunday, is $75. A week-long badge providing clubhouse access costs $100. The 54-hole tournament will run Friday through Sunday.
Female pattern hair loss can occur in women as early as age 20 and it affects all races and ethnicities. This type of hair loss usually comes from a genetic predisposition inherited from either side of the family tree. By age 40, visible symptoms of female pattern hair loss are present in 40% of women. Determining female pattern hair loss. A receding hair line or balding spot usually characterizes hair loss in men, but female pattern hair loss rarely displays either of these symptoms. Women instead see an overall thinning of their hair. They may notice their center part gradually getting wider, a decrease in ponytail diameter or more hair than usual in the shower drain, on the pillow, or in a hairbrush. Identifying the cause of hair loss is the key to determining the best treatment. To diagnose hair loss, dermatologists will perform a thorough history, physical exam, laboratory evaluation, and in some cases, a scalp biopsy. This relatively simple procedure usually takes place in the office under local anesthesia and involves removing a small piece of scalp for microscopic examination, which can be extremely helpful in diagnosing the type of hair loss. Treatment options. Often a dermatologists first step is to use topical minoxidil, which is available without a prescription, to treat female pattern hair loss. It is applied to the scalp twice a day and must be used for at least 4 months before the patient will see results. Minoxidil actually works to help reverse the shrinking process seen in these hair follicles and stimulates new hair growth. It has been proven to regrow hair in approximately 60% of women with female pattern hair loss, and is the only hair regrowth treatment approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use by women.
A heads up on how to hold on to and beautify those wonderful tresses The average person loses somewhere between 50 and 125 strands of hair each day as a normal part of “shedding.” This may seem like a lot, but lost hairs (including eyebrows and eyelashes) are replaced very quickly so that we barely notice their departure. Its when you begin to lose more than this number on a regular basis that you may be headed for trouble. If you find youre clogging your drain during one shower, youre probably shedding too much hair. And, if new growth doesnt seem to take place as quickly as it once did, or worse, not at all, you may become one of the 40 million men and 20 million women destined for thinning hair or pattern hair loss.
In recent years, lower price points, museum and auction house credibility and its abundance at art fairs around the world have given photography an exciting place of prominence in the world of art. Its a very hot medium, related Stephen Perloff, editor of the monthly The Photography Collector newsletter. Classic photographers like Alfred Eisenstaedt, Henri Cartier-Bresson and Ansel Adams are maintaining their places at the top of the photography market. Among other hot trends in photography are photojournalism and fashion photography. And, collectors are always searching for unique contemporary work that might appreciate in value.
Photography might just be the best way to capture New York Citys snappy charms. Certainly from the late 1930s to the early 1960s, photographers such as Diane Arbus, Weegee and Richard Avedon made their reputations by getting out and about on the citys busy streets, immortalising whatever they saw. Christened the New York School, these snappers always worked in a democratic vein, interested in everyone, no matter if it was a couple kissing in a cinema or two children pulling faces on a sidewalk. Michael Hoppen Gallery, London SW3, Thur to 7 Jun
AN INQUEST jury has returned a death by misadventure verdict on a five-year-old boy who died after having a heart attack in the dentists chair. Bradley Legge suffered massive brain damage after the attack last year in a Portsmouth dental surgery, where he had gone to have two milk teeth removed. Bradley, from Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, died on 31 October last year, a month after surgery at the Outram Road dental anaesthetic clinic in the city. Home Office pathologist Dr Allen Anscombe told the inquest the boy had been killed by bronco-pneumonia which set in as he lay in a coma.
The use of general anaesthesia outside hospitals is to be ended in Scotland after a 10 year old boy died in a dental surgery during a procedure to have a tooth removed. An inquiry into the death of Darren Denholm has severely criticised the doctor and two dentists involved and has recommended that they be reported to their professional organisations for disciplinary action. He recommended that action be taken to end the use of general anaesthesia outside hospitals equipped with resuscitation facilities. The Scottish health minister, Susan Deacon, responded immediately by promising to introduce such a ban. I share the sheriffs concerns, and that is why I have asked my officials to work with clinicians to phase out the use of general anaesthetic in these circumstances as soon as possible, she said. The inquiry report also criticised the decision taken by the General Medical Council in 1997 to grant Dr Evans-Appiah full registration despite a history of problems related to his competence. Doctors at Borders General Hospital raised concerns with the GMC in the early 1990s after becoming concerned about the standard of his work. He was later sacked by Falkirk Royal Infirmary in 1993 after he administered the wrong drug to a woman after a caesarean section. Experts at the fatal accident inquiry described his anaesthetic practices as dangerous, bizarre, inappropriate, and inept.
Wahl MJ. Dental surgery in anticoagulated patients. Arch Intern Med 1998; 158:1610-16. Clinical question Should oral anticoagulation be altered before dental surgery? Background Dental surgery in patients taking or an anticoagulation is potentially complicated by hemorrhage. Because of this, there has been a long-standing debate among physicians and dental surgeons with regard to the management of surgical patients who require anticoagulation. Unfortunately, there have been very few case reports and case studies that address this clinical question. Population studied This review included a total of 774 patients taking oral anticoagulation who underwent 2014 dental surgical procedures. Of these procedures, there were more than 1964 extractions, including single and multiple simple extractions, surgical and full-mouth extractions, and alveolectomies. Additionally, 493 patients who stopped taking oral anticoagulation before dental surgery were included to review potential embolic complications.
It incorporating a RangeStar GPS antenna, a SiRFstar IIe 12-channel DGPS chipset, a Texas Instruments processor, software from Axiom Navigation Incorporated and a Panasonic battery. It can interface with Palm and Handspring handheld computers via an optional cable.
Windows Mobile software for smartphones enables users to synchronize their information from Outlook clients, browse the Internet and listen to music. The Voq models feature Intels [Nasdaq: INTC] 200 MHz PXA262 processors with stacked flash memory and value-added hardware and software product capabilities. Sierra Wireless has an active intellectual property rights program and has applied for patent protection to cover the hardware and software differentiators it included in the Voq product line. [Copyright 2003 PBI Media, LLC. All rights reserved.]
If you can find that discarded cellular unit, a mall kiosk may have a deal for you At a kiosk in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River, Patrick Lynch pays people cash on the spot for their unwanted wireless phones. He will ante up anywhere from $3 for old models to $200 for fully loaded state-of-the-art phones. Thats natural since his kiosk, called Cell For Cash, is the first in New Jersey, and among the first in the country, to buy used cell phones. The business proposition is simple: There is strong demand for wireless phones in Latin America and the Caribbean, where dealers pay top dollar for used phones.
Members of a Tyneside Rotary Club have presented a campaigning cancer charity with a promotional banner. Christine Knighton, founder of the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund, was given the banner by Monkseaton Centenary Rotary Club as part of their cancer care project. The research fund was set in 2002 by Christine in memory of her husband Mick who died from the lung disease in 2001.
A colourful link with the past is about to be achieved in a former colliery village. Malcolm Smith of the banner fund committee said: The banner will serve an important purpose by renewing interest in Ryhopes former role as a colliery village.
A historic banner is to return to the region. The Edith Cavell banner was first unveiled in the Hare Greyhound pub, Bowburn, County Durham, in 1920, and continued to feature in the Durham Miners Gala until 1938. It was produced by banner makers George Tutill and Co and was made of damask silk.
Washington, DC Web site under construction NALFA has 8 regular members and 7 associate supplier members Business is excellent, said E.C. Bill Dearing, president of NALFA, which was founded in January 1997. Laminate floors continue to be the most successful category in the entire flooring industry in terms of advancement.
Dear Heloise: I want to keep my laminate floor looking beautiful, but I hear conflicting information on how to care for it. Can you clear it up for me? Laminate floors are very durable and, with the proper care, can look great for years to come.
Homeowners looking to refurbish their houses but unwilling to use expensive credit cards to finance it will soon be served by a new, locally based loan company specializing in home improvement loans. American First Mortgage Source Inc. will open Feb. 1 at 504 W. Mission Ave., in Escondido. Jess Chinchillas, founder of the company, recently returned to the county after serving as vice president for The Money Store, a Sacramento-based home lender. The home improvement loan is secured by a lien on the subject property, he added. Since the average home improvement loan is smaller than other kinds of home equity loans, but has just as much paperwork, the points charged are usually proportionally higher, he added.
David Fields, marketing channel manager of Hickory Hardware of Nashville, TN, was elected vice president of the Home Improvement Research Institute.
Nursing home care in Utah is improving, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reported Wednesday. Many of those improvements were linked directly by care center administrators to a quality improvement project through HealthInsight, Medicares Quality Improvement Organization in Utah. The organization is part of the national Nursing Home Initiative, which focuses on raising standards of care in nursing homes across the country and giving consumers more comparison information.
FOR THE uninitiated, medical and health insurance is a relatively new class of insurance in Malaysia compared to motor, fire or personal accident insurance. A lot has been written about it, but there continues to be confusion over what health insurance really is.
Developing a “Culture of Safety” A year ago we wrote about the complex process involved in identifying, categorizing, and assessing medical error in health care in the United States (”Assessing Medical Error in Health Care,” Health Progress, November– December 2001, pp. 14-17). That article discussed the 1999 Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on medical error, “To Err Is Human,” and the erosion of public trust in U.S. health care.
Before reading this chapter, please see “How to Get the Most Out of this Book” on page 1. It will clarify questions you may have concerning data collection procedures, forecasting methodology, sources and references, and the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. For other topics related to this chapter, see chapters 44 (Drugs), and 45 (Medical and Dental Instruments and Supplies).
- Church column - A Childrens Sabbath will be celebrated Oct. 22, at North Topeka Baptist Church, 123 N.W. Gordon. The service will focus on children, youths and the response the community of faith makes to their needs. It is celebrated annually by congregations all over the United States.
- Church column - Valley Falls United Methodist Church will have a clean-up day Oct. 27 and 28. Volunteers will meet at 10 a.m. each day and work until the church is cleaned. Both inside and outside work will be done. The church will provide drinks, but volunteers should bring their own lunches.
of 43 cookery titles and books for children will be distributed across 450 Tesco stores and priced between pounds 2 and pounds 6.
Sales of religious books increased 14.2 percent to $876 million.
M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The book reportedly deals with old criminal cases but it breaks the rules on professional confidentiality, according to a legal review. The author of the book is Eigil V Knudsen, a former police officer and it contains 20 old criminal cases, according to DR, the Danish broadcasting corporation.