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ADVICE ON PATIENT MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION Therapeutics before and after surgery can enhance your patients outcomes. The formulary for laser– assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) includes relatively few medications, but theyre very important. Taken preoperatively, they can prevent problems later. Postoperatively, they can treat complications such as diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK). Here, Ill tell you what the important drugs are and when to use them.
Business Editors Lasik Vision Corporation (CDNX:LSK.)(LasikVision), announced today that it has filed a Statement of Defence and Counter Claim with respect of the allegations set forth in the lawsuit filed on August 18, 2000 by Michael Henderson in the Supreme Court of British Columbia. The Company sees no foundation or merit in this complaint and will defend this lawsuit diligently and aggressively.
The procedure isnt for everyone; for example, its not approved for the extremely nearsighted. But if a patient qualifies for wavefront LASIK, they have a higher likelihood of having better night vision and of getting 20/20 uncorrected vision, says James Salz, M.D., a Los Angeles ophthalmologist and spokesman for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.–K.D.

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GetCoachedNow.com offers certified life coach professionals on-demand,
making it possible for individuals to experience the life coaching process
at their own convenience, with no long-term obligation. Clients can select
a certified coach and “get coached now” on a per-minute basis, with the
first three minutes offered at no charge. Once a coach is selected, the
client receives a phone call from the designated life coach and the session
begins.

The technology behind Get Coached Now is provided by Ingenio, Inc., an
Internet company enabling buyers and sellers of services and information to
connect and transact by leveraging two powerful communications vehicles –
the Internet and the telephone.

By Fae Redding Creativity is vital in people becoming all they can be, says Mickey Burns. Burns is what I consider a life coach, someone who encourages you to be the best you can be and teach you to make the changes necessary to accomplish that elusive be.
LIFE isnt easy. It may sound pat, but its true. So therefore its a bit surprising that more of us dont have life coaches to guide us through the complex maze that is modern-day living. For those unfamiliar with a concept which is more common in America than it is in the UK, a “life coach” could be seen as the friend who always encourages you - a cross between a mentor and a practical adviser. OK, so you pay them for their advice, but they do always have your best interests at heart. For Fiona Reed, an Edinburgh-based coach who has been helping clients for almost two years, her role usually sees her operating as a “friend” with no vested interest and a pro-active approach to lifes problems. Forget psychiatrists and psychotherapists (after all, you know you cant blame your mother for absolutely everything), life coaching involves a positive approach to those issues in a persons life that require practical change.

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SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 27, 1997–On Saturday, October 25, The Seattle Times added a new weekly real-estate section to its Saturday edition. Saturday Real Estate joined The Times Home/Real Estate section published on Sunday. Karen West, Seattle Times real-estate editor, believes the addition of a second real-estate section addresses the needs of consumers during a time of regional growth. As our booming region grows, we need more housing and more knowledge about housing. The new weekly section will complement Sundays Home/Real Estate section with stories and consumer news of special interest to buyers and sellers of new housing. Together, the two sections mean readers will get the most comprehensive real-estate, home and garden content available in the region. The Seattle Times is a locally and privately owned newspaper. Its family shareholders represent the fourth generation of family ownership since the newspaper was founded by Col. Alden Blethen in 1896. The Times is the winner of two 1997 Pulitzer Prizes for Beat and Investigative Reporting, for a total of seven Pulitzer Prizes.
Business Editors/Real Estate Writers BERKELEY, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec. 21, 1999 Less than four months after introducing the first online real estate brokerage in the San Francisco Bay Area, zipRealty.com introduced its service to Seattle in the first phase of its planned nationwide roll out.
Business Editors and High Tech/Real Estate Writers CAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 1, 2000 uot;With the real estate market booming in the Pacific Northwest, we feel that expanding to the Seattle area is the next logical step for eHome,uot; said Andrew Oldham, eHomes co-founder and CEO. uot;We believe that Web savvy residents of Seattle will embrace our cost effective and full service model for home buying and selling.uot;

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GREENWICH, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 16, 1999– Urges Rental Service Stockholders To Tender Shares United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) said today that it is proceeding as previously announced with its $22.75 per share all cash tender offer for the shares of Rental Service Corp. (NYSE: RSV), and for the removal of the Rental Service board through a consent solicitation.
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Domestic commercial banks reported a further easing of lending standards and terms for commercial and industrial (CI) loans and commercial real estate loans during the prior three months. At U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks, in contrast, lending standards and terms for these types of loans were little changed during the same period. On net, domestic banks experienced stronger demand for CI loans during the past three months, while foreign institutions indicated that demand for business loans was about unchanged. Both domestic and foreign institutions reported stronger demand for commercial real estate loans, on balance. A notable net fraction of domestic respondents reported stronger demand for loans to purchase homes during the past three months, while a small net percentage of banks also experienced a strengthening in demand for consumer loans. On net, credit standards for residential mortgages and consumer loans were about unchanged in the July survey, but a significant proportion of respondents indicated increased willingness to make consumer installment loans.
Local lenders for Washington Mutual Inc. have landed at other companies after the struggling Seattle-based mortgage company said it was closing four offices in Central Pennsylvania. Nationwide, Washington Mutual is closing 100 mortgage offices and laying off 2,500 workers in 17 states. Eighteen were employed in Central Pennsylvania. The company also is shutting down 53 commercial bank branches, idling another 850 workers. None of those branches are in Pennsylvania. Coyne suspected layoffs were on the way, given turmoil in upper management and the slowdown in the mortgage market. Nonetheless, he was surprised by the speed. “They told us we were going to go dark on Monday (July 28),” Coyne said.

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Browse design books for planting plans and garden layouts. Then draw up a schedule. You need to do all the major building work before planting borders - lighting and water supplies will need to be installed at this stage. Next, aim to lay a new lawn on a level site that is free of weeds and stones. Buy quality turf and have the site ready for laying as soon as the grass is delivered. With the foundations of the garden in place, earmark spaces for putting in the features. Finally, schedule a weekend to prepare the flower beds. but before buying plants, test the acidity of your soil so you know which plants will thrive. Finally, seek further advice on suitable plants from the staff at your local garden centre.
The allure of car design is captured in a fine way by Jonathan Bell in Concept Car Design: Driving the Dream (RotoVision; $35). This is a sumptuous, well-designed (go Figure) tome that looks at how the work is done (Face it: enjoyable though if may be, if is still work), then looks at concept vehicles and designers who bring these dream cars to life. Although the book can be paged through simply for the gorgeous photographs printed on heavy, quality paper stock [the captions are printed in type smaller than the one print on the contract for a Faustian car lease], Jackson does provide some interesting observations in the main body text, such as, when describing how the past is often prelude to concepts to come, he writes: The hermetic world of the motor industry, from education through to career, coupled with the tangled web of allegiances, technology partnerships, and ownerships that characterize the modern industry, also makes self-reference inevitable. I couldnt have said it better myself–GSV
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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.
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.
At the beginning of this century, a new advertising industry came of age in the United States. Now, at the turn of the twenty-first century, new global media and audiences are reshaping this industry and the advertising we see. The next frontier is worldwide, and the new media are as open-ended as cyberspace. The tremendous growth of the Internet as an advertising medium has been widely documented in a variety of published articles and reports. Although advertisers still invest more than 45 percent of their media budget in newspaper and television, the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) estimates that more than $900 million was spent on Internet advertising in 1997 and projects that the end-of-year figures for 1998 will show an expenditure of at least $2 billion. Business Week predicts that ad spending on the Internet will be close to $8 billion by 2002.1 One important reason why revenue is increasing at such a rapid rate is that many ol the more established and popular Web sites are charging more for their ads. In general, advertisers pay for their ads on a “cost per thousand” (CPM) basis, i.e., advertisers pay a fee for every thousand times their ad is viewed. CPM rates for television range from $5 to $6 per thousand. Compare this tc Web site charges: the average cost for banner ads is $17, but more popular sites can charge a premium of $20 to $22 per thousand for access to their visitors. Advertisers pay more for Internet ads because these sites can deliver a more targeted audience.

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Higdon Furniture offers the industry a variety of guestroom furniture styles from which to choose. The furniture has the look of luxury at a practical price. Headboards, credenzas, nightstands, desks, chairs, armoires, sofas and tables are available, directly delivered on the companys trucks. Circle 326
Hafele America Co. Hafele says its U-Furniture allows for creative and innovative furniture designs. The sliding door fittings are designed in L and U shapes which can be either wall-mounted (L) or freestanding (U). This furniture is fitted with an I aluminum track with no hardware visible. A dampener can also be added to soften the sound of the doors.
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Results were mixed in 1993 in the small applicance business at drug stores, with the humidifier and vaporizer segment performing well and hair care appliances showing little growth. Although theyre smaller segements, dental applicances and massagers also did well, retailers reported. Our humidifier and vaporizer business was up by double digits, store for store, confirmed Andy Striefel, vice president of merchandise purchasing for Wilsonville, Ore.-based PayLess Drug Stores. The cough and cold season started early. We were scrambling–everything we expected to sell by the end of December, we sold by mid-November. Of the total category, executives reported that the evaporative, or cool mist, segment grew the fastest at drug stores-by as much as 30 percent. They said this was largely because of the products relatively low price pint–less than $50, as opposed to warm-mist humidifers, which can retail for $129 or more. Said Tom Keyser, vice president of sales for Bionaire: When it gets cold and you havent yet bought a humidifier, youd sooner put down $40 or $50 than over $100.
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Two of Virginias neighboring states, Maryland and West Virginia–each a longtime haven for outdoorsmen–are taking very different approaches to youth hunting. If passed, this bill will have a devastating effect on recruiting young hunters and the future of wildlife conservation in Maryland, said Rob Sexton, USSA vice president for government affairs. The bill is a deliberate attempt to sabotage the future of hunting. Parents, not the government, are far more equipped to know when their sons and daughters are ready to hunt. House Bill 655 has been referred to the House Environmental Matters Committee in Maryland. The devastating effect Sexton mentions not only damages efforts to introduce youngsters to hunting, but it also will impact the states economy.
Is your credit union on the hunt for a new core processing system? If so, be aware that nobodys going to make it easy for you. In fact, sometimes theyll do quite the opposite. If vendors arent going to tell you what you want to know, who is? You are, but youll have to do a little digging. Dont accept proclamations at face value. Unearth some skeletons. And never lose sight of the way you want to serve your members, because thats why youre looking for a core processor in the first place.
Entertain children with an egg hunt and luncheon. Our easy, kid-pleasing menu gets a jump start with frozen potatoes and chicken breast strips. Hide plastic eggs and include a golden one; award a prize to the person who finds it.

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The Capital-Journal The Kaw Area Breast-feeding Coalition invites all pregnant women, new mothers, their family and friends to a Community Baby Shower. The Kaw Area Breast-feeding Coalition was formed in 1999 to promote, protect and support breast-feeding in Topeka and surrounding areas and to serve as a resource for accurate breast-feeding information to the community.
Having a baby is one of the most joyous
occasions in life, and there are many different ways to celebrate the
event. Baby shower invitations experts, Custom Creations by Leslie ,
have fun baby shower tips to ensure the perfect baby shower.

“One of the most frequently asked questions regarding baby showers is
timing,” said Leslie Ciriaco of Custom Creations by Leslie. “If you have
the shower too close to the actual time of delivery, the mommy-to-be might
not enjoy it fully. However, holding it too early in the pregnancy wont
have the full impact. The shower should be held about a month or two before
the expected arrival of the baby, with baby
shower invitations sent out six to eight weeks prior to the event.”

There are many different fun themes for baby showers not limited to the sex
of the baby. Some ideas for baby shower themes include:

A new recent trend for baby showers is holding raffles. Attendees must
bring one package of baby diapers for each entry into the raffle, and the
winner gets a high-quality item such as a camera or an MP3 player. The
mommy-to-be gets to keep all of the diapers, and often doesnt have to buy
diapers for months after the baby is born. Be sure to specify what will be
raffled off on baby shower invitations to ensure lots of entries. In
addition, list the time, date, RSVP information and where the mommy-to-be
is registered on baby shower invitations as well.

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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.
- Real estate - B.J. McGivern was honored as Valley Inc. Realtors top sales associate for the month of September. For more information about McGivern, call 233-4222 or B.J. McGivern.realtor.com. - Harold Herrick has joined Countrywide Realty Inc. of Topeka, specializing in commercial and residential real estate.
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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RICARGE R. WILLIAMS Mr. Williams, 32, died July 5, 2001, in Colorado Springs. He was an electrician. Mr. Williams was born Jan. 8, 1969, in Chicago to Roy E. Williams, who is deceased, and Willie Stallworte. He was married to Angela Carruthers. He is survived by his mother; his wife; a son, Parrish; a stepson, Morris Carruthers; two daughters, Jazzmine and Deja; and a brother, Roy.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL OBITUARIES ARE AVAILABLE ON GAZETTE.COM Electrician, five-year Colorado Springs resident. Survived by his wife, Dorothy; and a son, Steve. Evergreen Funeral Home.
LESLIE J. “LES” WILLIAMS Mr. Williams, 62, a lifelong Colorado Springs resident, died Nov. 23, 1999, in Colorado Springs. He was retired from the city of Colorado Springs. Mr. Williams was born Feb. 13, 1937, in Colorado Springs. He is survived by a brother, David; three sisters, Eleanore Smith, Barbara Haverty and Brenda Abbott.

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Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers Abstract #1602, which describes MG98 activity against gastric cancer, was presented by MethylGene Inc., a private biopharmaceutical company focused on developing new drugs for cancer and infectious diseases. Abstract #1609, which describes the activity of MG98 in combination with interferon against renal cancer cells was presented by investigators from The Cleveland Clinic. These preclinical results together with prior evidence of clinical activity of MG98 in patients with metastatic renal cell cancer, form the basis for MethylGenes planned randomized Phase I/II trial of MG98 in combination with interferon as first-line therapy in metastatic renal cancer. This is the first combination therapy trial run by MethylGene with MG98.
NEW YORK — Sixty-six ABC affiliates, covering nearly one-third of the country, ultimately decided not to air the movie “Saving Private Ryan” on Veterans Day due to skittishness over whether the Federal Communications Commission would deem it indecent. The FCC received complaints about ABCs broadcast and will review them to decide whether to open an investigation, a spokeswoman said Friday. Steven Spielbergs Oscar-winning movie opens with a violent depiction of the D-Day invasion and includes profanity. Thursdays airing was the third time it had been shown on ABC.

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Smokeout help available The American Cancer Society, the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment and Memorial Hospital are presenting free “Getting Ready to Quit” programs on Thursday as part of the Great American Smokeout.
For women only Women can learn about heart disease, menopause, infertility and other health issues at a Womens Health Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Chapel Hills Mall. Sponsored by Memorial Hospital, the health fair will include $5 bone-density screenings for osteoporosis for the first 400 women. Women also may talk to a nurse about breast self-exams.

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Business Editors US SEARCH (Nasdaq:SRCH), the market-leading provider of Web-based individual locator, trust and risk management services for consumers and small businesses, today announced that it has expanded its agreement with Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet company.
Many e-recruiters are still competing for the limited number of
job-seekers in commercial job boards and resume banks. With
SearchStations new PeopleSearch feature, recruiters and HR
professionals can pinpoint passive candidates with specific skill
sets. SearchStation directs recruiters beyond just resumes to finding
people hidden inside virtual communities, ISPs and the public Web
servers of over 500,000 companies, colleges and organizations on the
Web. PeopleSearch automates AIRS FlipSearch, X-Ray and PowerSearch
commands, using multiple search engines simultaneously to instantly
retrieve home pages, employee directories, attendee lists, speakers
bios and many other links and threads that point to passive
candidates.”A big part of AIRS is finding resumes; another part of AIRS is finding
people,” wrote Mark Berger and Wade Haught in a recent review of AIRS
SearchStation in The Fordyce Letter. Phone and email lists,
membership directories, user groups, alumni lists all provide clues
to who the candidate is, what their interests are and how to
effectively communicate with them.”AIRS SearchStation is the best I know of for finding passive
candidates. It searches a half billion Web pages for resumes,” says
James King, Sales Consultant at RecruitMAX.
Job Search Handbook for People With Disabilities Why We Love It: Ryans job search advice is excellent for everyone, and the information for people with disabilities is invaluable. The book covers a wide range of issues, including how to find a mentor, strategies for dealing with an interviewers emotions or reactions, accessibility of a workplace. accommodations on the job, and understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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THE FINAL vacation days of summer are rapidly approaching. Traveling with pets can be great fun, but if your dog or cat hates to travel, the trip could be your worst nightmare, and hers, too. What arrangements do you need to make? Some dogs and cats do perfectly well in a boarding facility, while others do better when they stay in their own home. For a pet who will stay at home, a reliable friend or family member who can sleep over in your home is best for a dog. A cat will be OK alone for a short time with someone regularly visiting to give her food, water and some human companionship. If you dont have a friend or family member who can come do this for you, numerous bonded and insured pet sitting services are available.
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Hut! Hut! Hut!/ NOT JUST FOR WINTER ANYMORE The 10th Mountain Division Hut system isnt just for cross- country skiers. The huts are open all year around for hikers and mountain bikers, too. Learn more at a free program given by Jarod Trowe at 7 p.m. Thursday at REI, Academy Boulevard and Woodmen Road.

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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.
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.
Marketing on the Internet is broken up into six chapters packed full of information from online marketing strategies to online media relations. Although the book does give you a few examples of company stategies it concentrates more on the psychological methods behind marketing on the web. There is even the odd picture in there just to explain the text and make things that little bit easier to understand. Throughout the book the author will mention some websites which can be very beneficial as these can help you understand your site and your company on a more reliable basis.

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Garrison Architects announced Salvatore Tranchina has joined the firm as a Project Architect and will focus on reinforcing the firms commitment to the art of construction and material innovation in the firms Hudson Square offices. Formerly a founding partner of Artifact Design + Construction, Tranchina decided to join the Garrison team in order to work with a well-reputed, established firm with talented team members on larger, more complex public and institutional projects. Mr. Tranchina received a Bachelor in Science in engineering from Swarthmore College and a Masters in Architecture from Columbias Graduate School of Architecture.
We often describe TRADOC as the architect of the future. That description is more than casual in that an architect designs buildings and superintends their construction much the way that TRADOC envisions future warfare, explains the capabilities required for the future and monitors the development of materiel. The architects special relationship between the client (user) and the engineer (the builder) is analogous to TRADOCs role representing the soldier during the capabilities development process.An architect must have a vision for the final construction; TRADOC has to lead the Army in articulating a vision of future warfare. An architect must bridge the world of art and science; TRADOC has to understand warfare as both an art and a science. The architect protects the interest of the client in the construction process; TRADOC preserves the integrity of the required specifications as materiel systems are developed.While the architect must understand both form and function, TRADOC must not only describe required capabilities, but also how they go together by means of doctrine to create synergy in joint and Army operations. Finally, while the architect (TRADOC) has the big picture, engineers (Army Staff, Army Materiel Command, the acquisition community and others) develop the blueprints from architectural drawings (concepts for future land power) to ensure our nation always has an Army prepared for the call to duty.

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River Bend Inc., a new Spokane company, has bought a longtime North Side restaurant and lounge called The Bend Restaurant and plans to open a five-table gaming operation there this month if it receives approval from the Washington state Gambling Commission. Lynass says he expects the Gambling Commission to approve by the middle of this month River Bends request to operate three poker and two blackjack tables. The companys planned gaming operation, which is to be called The River Bend Casino, would occupy the second floor of the two-story, 4,500-square-foot building where The Bend Restaurant currently is located. The space on the second floor had been used sparingly for banquets and meetings. River Bend will operate a restaurant and lounge in most of the 3,000 square feet of space on the buildings main floor, continuing to use the name The Bend Restaurant. Lynass says River Bend hopes to expand the gaming operation later to 12 tables, but would need state approval to do so.
A number of executives in the states gaming industry attended the recent Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas where they saw the industrys latest products and technology. Chief among those presentations were server-based or downloadable game technology and electronic table games, both expected to have bright futures. Bill Fishman, director of slots at the Palace Casino Resort in Biloxi, attended the show and thinks the new technology is most definitely on the horizon. “Electronic versions of table games such as Texas Holdem Poker, Blackjack, Craps and Three Card Poker and more have beenaround for the last few years but have not been widely accepted in many of the larger gaming markets,” he said. “I believe that is beginning to change. At the gaming expo, almost all of the major slot manufacturers were displaying this new technology to the casino industry executives and members of the investment community.”
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Travel agencies say cruise sales rise after initial plunge
Maria E. Dennison is moving to Kansas from Mississippi Maria E. Dennison, 37, of Biloxi, Miss., is the new circulation director at The Topeka Capital-Journal. Dennison, who starts Monday, comes to The Capital-Journal from The Sun Herald, of Gulfport, Miss., where she was circulation retention and marketing manager. She worked for nearly four years at The Sun Herald, which has a daily circulation of 46,000 and a Sunday circulation of 52,000.
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Travel agencies say cruise sales rise after initial plunge
The proposed ordinance being considered by the Orem City Council would allow the following businesses to locate in historic homes:
Rieter Sells Cabling, Twisting and Texturing Machine Business Rieter has sold its business in cabling, twisting and texturing machines to Co-Martin of France retroactive from October 31, 2006. The new owners have many years of experience in the man-made fiber business, and are taking over all activities at the location in Valence, France. Both sides agreed not to disclose the selling price. After careful examination of all possible options, the Board of Directors and Group Management decided to sell subsidiary Rieter Textile Machinery France SAS in Valence with all three business fields to Co-Martin. The Rieter subsidiary in Valence employs 153 persons, and achieved a turnover of approximately 50 million euro in 2005.

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Smokeout help available The American Cancer Society, the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment and Memorial Hospital are presenting free “Getting Ready to Quit” programs on Thursday as part of the Great American Smokeout.
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.
For women only Women can learn about heart disease, menopause, infertility and other health issues at a Womens Health Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Chapel Hills Mall. Sponsored by Memorial Hospital, the health fair will include $5 bone-density screenings for osteoporosis for the first 400 women. Women also may talk to a nurse about breast self-exams.

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With more than 50 million Americans suffering from chronic ailments ranging from minor aches to severe arthritis, just getting in and out of a vehicle can be difficult. But automakers are determined to make personal transportation easier and more accessible to everyone. A report from General Motors (NYSE:GM). If you have any questions about the story, or about Newstream.com, please write to us at info@newstream.com.
Business/Travel Editors Health/Medical Writers Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has introduced a new special assistance vehicle to transport passengers with disabilities or special needs between passenger terminals and remote gates located on the airports west end.
Currently only physicians, optometrists and Christian Scientists Practitioners can sign the forms. Terri Roberts J.D., R.N., Executive Director requested the amendment in the House Transportation Committee when the bill was heard on Thursday, February 7th. The Committee also worked the bill, approved the amendment and passed it out favorably for consideration on the House floor. The House voted to pass it on February 21 on a vote of 115-7. The bill is now with the Senate transportation committee. Members of that committee are: Donovan, Chairperson; Salmans, Vice Chairperson; Harrington, Jackson, Lyon, Pugh, Schodorf. Gooch, Ranking Minority Member; Goodwin.

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Business Editors Phased Migration Strategy Leverages Legacy POS Investment,
Dell said it will supply a range of solutions under the agreement, including Dell OptiPlex 745s desktop computers, E157FPT touch screen panels, Dell 1815dn multi-functional laser printers and PCT 2708s PowerConnect switches. In addition, it confirmed that Waterford Wedgwood POS images are installed during the manufacturing process, with Dell On-site Services supporting the nationwide deployment. Waterford Wedgwood USA reportedly selected Dell for its turnkey hardware, customer support programs, implementation services and financing. Dell said its point-of-sale design complements Waterford Wedgwoods brands and contributes towards a positive checkout experience for the customer.

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Chemical EngineeringChemical engineers combine the science of chemistry with the discipline of engineering in order to manufacture materials and products essential to modern society. They are involved with the full scale of processes from the laboratory bench to the pilot plant and eventually at the manufacturing facility.

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Business, Government Legal/Law Editors SOUTHFIELD, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct. 7, 2002 Total contributions to candidate Jennifer Granholm by personal injury lawyers exceed amount she has received from all special interests
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The Dupli-121 is available now, priced at GBP669.00+VAT. The range will be extended from February 1999 with the Dupli-126, a tower with six CD-R drives and one CD-ROM drive, followed by the Dupli-800, with seven CD-R drives and one CD-ROM drive plus an optional fast hard drive for audio/video applications, and the Dupli-50A professional duplicator with an automatic changer of 50 discs.
Business Editors, Technology Writers MARCAN, Inc., leading CD/DVD solutions provider, has announced that it is now providing full service, in-house collateral printing in conjunction with its CD/DVD duplication services. MARCAN can produce printed color jewel case inserts, tray cards, and other specified collateral to match any CD/DVD duplication project.

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Garage storage is an $800 million retail business thats growing 10% a year. This is the fastest-growing area in home organization and storage, said Mike Franks, director of strategic planning at OSullivan Furniture. We all own a lot of stuff, and the garage has become the overflow valve for the rest of the house. Franks said OSullivans garage storage program licensed under the Coleman brand and carried at diverse retailers such as Lowes, Target, Pep Boys and Office Depot has sold phenomenally well since launched last fall. The whole system, including worktable, pegboard and cabinets, sells for less than $1,000. But the market is also strong for higher-end lines, such as Gladiator Garageworks by Whirlpool. Sauders answer to the Coleman line, for example, is a licensed Hot Rod Garage workshop organization system.
Appliance garages have little doors that flip up, open up, or roll up. They fit between base cabinets and wall cabinets, and theyre used to hide a coffeemaker, mixer, and other kitchen clutter. Its a great concept, except the garages usually take away valuable counterspace.Three, 25-inch-wide doors flip up and slide back out of the way on tracks. The tracks are a standard cabinet hardware item.)For extra countertop space and to accommodate a warming oven mounted below, the center portion of the base cabinet and counter is pulled forward an extra 4 inches.
The Capital-Journal NORTH TOPEKA — Registrations for the North Topeka garage sale in June are now being accepted until May 1, organizers have announced. Register at Craft-ee Crafters, 1947 N. Topeka Blvd. For more information, call 233-9901.

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The International Yacht Restoration School on the waterfront of Newport, Rhode Island, reports additional progress on its major restoration project, the last remaining luxury American yacht, Coronet, built in 1885. It is a longterm project and was mentioned in this column in April 1996.In the july 1938 issue of Country Life and the Sportsman, we learned that Coronet, 152 tons, began her illustrious career by defeating Dauntless in a mid-winter race from New York to Queenstown. She covered the 2905 miles in 14 days, 19 hours and three minutes and 14 seconds.Soon after that race she sailed around the world. That was followed with four voyages to Europe and two to the West Indies. The article also noted that Coronet was the first registered yacht to round Cape Horn from east to west. The item concluded, “She was a great ship and a brave one.” There is no question that the IYRS will make her a “great ship and a brave one.”

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This report offers a comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in Austria, providing trends in furniture production and consumption, furniture imports and exports, prices. Profiles are provided for the major Austrian furniture manufacturers. Austrian furniture imports and exports are broken down by country and segment (office furniture, kitchen furniture, upholstered furniture, dining and living room furniture, bedroom furniture, seats parts, parts of furniture).
This report offers a comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in Switzerland, providing trends in furniture production and consumption, furniture imports and exports, prices. Profiles are provided for the major Swiss furniture manufacturers. Swiss furniture imports and exports are broken down by country and segment (office furniture, kitchen furniture, upholstered furniture, dining and living room furniture, bedroom furniture, seats parts, parts of furniture).
Company Will Close Last Wood Furniture Production Plant In Martinsville, Va. MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Hooker Furniture (Nasdaq CM: HOFT) announced today that it plans to close its last remaining wood furniture plant here by the end of March 2007. It is sad to see Hookers wood furniture manufacturing era come to an end and to close the factory that has been the workplace for so many fine employees since our beginnings in 1924, said Paul B. Toms Jr., chairman, chief executive officer and president.

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Business Editors Health/Medical Writers Denavir(R), the Leading Topical Anti-Viral Prescription Treatment for Cold Sores, Addresses a Market Worth over $230 Million
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 29, 1999– Nova Southeastern Universitys community dentistry mission is poised to expand into Palm Beach County, as the College of Dental Medicine has recently finalized affiliation agreements to provide dental care to medically underserved rural patients and to bring dental education to the Caridad Health Clinic in Boynton Beach. Operated by the Migrant Association of South Florida, the Caridad Health Clinic opened in 1992 to provide medical and dental care to migrant farmworkers, their children and families. Project: Dentists Care has been an integral part of the Caridad Clinic since its inception.
FREMONT SHEILA DOBEE is a dentist on Mattos Drive in Centerville. She is a friendly and confident resident of Fremont with an English accent, her own private practice and an agent in England to help her with a part-time modeling career. She is also vice president and dental health chair of the Southern Alameda County Dental Society, which has organized about 30 local dentists to provide more than $40,000 worth of free dental care for more than 100 children in families who live in domestic abuse shelters or lack sufficient dental insurance.

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Sean Willmot took a trip across the ditch to catch up on the latest thinking in fleet management. The watchword seemed to be “take control of your fleet and take control of your companyat the Australasian Fleet Managers Association (AfMA) conference held in Australia in March. For those not familiar with the organisation, AfMA is the organisation that works for the fleet manager right throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Fleet Management A degree in business administration did not prepare Dan Stretch for his job as a fleet manager at Dodson Insurance Group in Kansas City, Mo. As captain of a fleet of 110 company-owned vehicles, he is by turns a director of safety, insurance expert, mechanic, quasi-legal counsel, diplomat in negotiations between executives and fleet car drivers, policy setter and enforcer, licensing and title expert, master used car salesperson and adviser for drivers who have had accidents or breakdowns.

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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.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.
Winning legal aid is now harder than ever. The Governments pounds 2bn legal aid budget is fixed and is split between both criminal and civil cases. Criminal cases, where defendants have a right to legal representation, take the lions share of the cash. No win, no fee: Reducing spending on legal aid for civil cases is a Government priority ” it wants to direct people towards mediation services rather than court action. Moves to extend the type of case where lawyers can offer a no-win, no-fee service are also intended to reduce the need for legal aid. Check eligibility: The easiest way to check eligibility for legal aid is to consult the Community Legal Service. Its members, including Citizens Advice, can explain how the means tests work ” and whether your case is potentially eligible for assistance.

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HAYWARD — Hayward residents Jerry Preston and Aldo Castro loved working at Skywest Golf Course. Preston, now 66, began work at the 18-hole course in 1999 as a jack of all trades. He repaired golf carts, tackled carpentry projects and rewired electrical equipment, all for $9 an hour on his part-time job. The next year, Castro opened “Clubmaster” at the course to fit and repair damaged golf clubs. He paid the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (HARD), which operates Skywest and the nine-hole Mission Hills of Hayward course, $200 a month rent.
Name: Jennifer Webster. Job: Golf professional and assistant basketball coach. Double major: Webster is passionate about basketball, but shes in golf for the long haul. So from March through December, shes an assistant pro at Fox Hopyard Golf Club in East Haddam, Conn. But once basketball season starts, Webster grabs her whistle and heads for Central Connecticut State University, where shes an assistant womens basketball coach. In the fall, she often spends her days on the course and evenings in the gym.

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Easy IlluminationSinatra aside, nothing sets the mood better than candles. Pillars scented with cinnamon or vanilla make a living room extra cozy, and a few dozen tea lights are all it takes to make a party shine. Even small votives add ambience. Of course, candles do have annoying habits. They drip wax, refuse to stand up straight in holders, and emit lots of smoke. In a quest to conquer candle conundrums, we came up with a list of tips.Tis the season for lots of candlelight. Heres a checklist for all you need to know before you get glowing.
CandleCandles have also been used for religious purposes. The Bible, for instance, makes numerous references to the use of candles, including the story of King Solomon who, after building the Temple, used ten candle-sticks to light the north and south ends of the structure. In the Middle Ages, candlemaking became a popular occupation, as evidenced by the creation of many candlemakers guilds throughout Europe. Later, candles were used as a means of keeping time. At auctions, the bidding time was limited by inserting a pin into a candle and letting the wax melt until the pin dropped, thus concluding that period of time.
When entertaining outdoors, use candles, glass jars, and fresh cutting for a creative summery tablescape. To re-create this look, begin by gathering cream-colored candles and glass containers in various shapes and sizes. Include one or two large hurricane globes to cover tall pillar candles. Tie a few blades of beargrass around the necks of the jars, and tuck in flowering sprigs of bupleurum or dill. Use floating candles in several of the smaller jars, filling the containers partially with water. Short pillars and votives can rest inside other jars. Scatter the candles along the table, varying the heights. Mix in more glass containers with simple arrangements of dill, bupleurum, and lilies or other seasonal blooms. Beargrass jutting out from tall bottles gives height at one end of the table. You can also use jars for holding the flatware as well as linen napkins. Nestle in stacks of lightcolored plates and bowls, and play with the entire arrangement to create a flow from back to front. Add wine glasses to the tabletop, accompanied by a bottle of wine in a clear ice bucket or sparkling fruit juice in a glass pitcher.

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By Lisa Sandmeyer Flooring has come a long way since linoleum, but Deb Ramlow still wasnt content with what she can find in a store. So the interior designer has become one of the first dozen dealers for a new flooring that is more fun than plain wood.
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A specialty furniture manufacturer and retailer will open a showroom this fall in the Village Park Shopping Center, filling part of the vacancy left by the June 1 closure of Bollingers Books. Dallas-based Leather Center is spending about $50,000 to renovate 5,000 square feet at 10505 N. May Ave. Leasing agent Carl Archiniaco, vice president of Harrison Levy Co., said he will target other home improvement merchants to fill the shopping centers vacancies. He is already talking with a gift shop and framing gallery. “We hope to build around the home improvement theme within the shopping center,” Archiniaco said. “This is a theme that has been proven in many successful specialty shopping centers.”
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.

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Business Editors/Health Medical Writers Imagio Technology Advertising and Public Relations has created a new Health Technology Public Relations Division.
MAY 18: VACCINE INFORMATION AND ACTION IN MARYLAND (VIAM) — Informational meeting @ Olney Community Library. For parents who are interested in learning more about the vaccination controversy. Also, JUNE 7 @ Long Branch Community Library, 8800 Garland Avenue, Silver Spring. CONTACT: 301-570-1232; viam@earthlink.net
Innovative Solution Offers Health Plans the Ability to Reach and Effectively Communicate with Customers and Members Resolutes Healthcare Customer Engagement solution offers support for consumer engagement with technologies that provide solid, cost-effective foundations for creating, extending, and growing consumer relationships. Resolute, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is working with Microsofts U.S. Health and Life Sciences Group to create innovative solutions that enable health plans to reach and effectively communicate with their customers, members and providers across multiple channels. These technologies enable patients to proactively work with their health plans to manage their healthcare. In a challenging environment, health plans must raise their customer service levels and proactively manage the customer experience, consistency and handoffs across all service channels, said Dennis Schmuland, M.D., U.S. health plans industry solutions director, Microsoft Corp. Resolutes solution, built on the Microsoft software platform, helps health plans manage the entire customer experience - from interaction with a consumer portal, to customer care representatives, to CRM, and finally to analytics and business intelligence.

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Business Editors/Health Medical Writers Imagio Technology Advertising and Public Relations has created a new Health Technology Public Relations Division.
Editor: That same week I found a cancer support group led by the late Dr. Glen Warner. I launched into an intensive exploration of various cancer cures. By the time I had my second chemotherapy of six scheduled, I made the decision to quit because I was so sick and also one of the members of the support group had quit her chemotherapy and was feisty and thriving. The key to survival was an active and aggressive immune system which was the true healer of the disease that I allowed to develop in my body.
BELLEVUE, Wash. — The Food Institute and The Hartman Group will host a webinar on October 10, 2007 featuring findings from The Hartman Groups latest report The Hartman Report on Sustainability: Understanding the Consumer Perspective. This study examined how public perception of sustainability affects consumer behavior. The Hartman Group study highlighted in this webinar shows that just over half (54%) of consumers claim any familiarity at all with the term sustainability and most of these consumers cannot define it appropriately upon probing. Only 5% indicate they know which companies support sustainability values. Only 12% indicate they know where to buy products from such companies. This 45-minute webinar will clearly define sustainability from a consumer perspective and the key triggers that drive consumers to participate. Additionally, this presentation will reveal the current and emerging perceptions regarding sustainability, as well as the specific language used and understood. Lastly, the webinar will discuss the business practices influencing purchasing behavior, and guidelines for marketing and communicating sustainability efforts to the consumer.

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Freight transport saw the volume of road freight transport drop in the third quarter of 2006 after three years of its robust growth. The volume of rail freight transport picked up by 4.2% in Q3, year on year, while the volume of road freight transport fell by 4.3%. International transport performed by freight vehicles registered in Slovenia decreased by just 0.8%, whereas transport within the country recorded a stronger drop of 16.1%. This was the first year-on-year quarterly fall of road freight transport since Q2 of 2003. Q3 of 2006 also witnessed a 10.2% fall in the volume of maritime freight transport. This activity registered the second consecutive year-on-year quarterly decrease, whereas in 2005 it still enjoyed robust growth (41.7%), driven by the boom in the industry. Harbour freight transport surged by 27.6% in Q3 and also recorded a high nine-month year-on-year increase (24.6%). Over the last five years, road freight transport surged by more than 50%, which was almost entirely due to the increase in international transport. In Q3 of 2006 over Q3 of 2001, road freight transport picked up by 56.5% or 1,003 million tonne kilometres (tkm). The shipment of goods out of or into Slovenia rose by 49.1% or 534 million tkm, whereas transport abroad and cabotage (the shipment of goods within another country) shot up 4.3-fold, i.e. by 450 million tkm. Meanwhile, national road freight transport increased by a modest 3.5%, or 19 million tkm. Within the EU, Slovenia is one of the few countries that perform the highest number of per capita road shipments (measured in tkm). The favourable transit position and the countrys smallness (a high share of international trade) underpin Slovenias high proportion of international transport, whose growth has been additionally boosted by the process of Slovenias integration in the EU. The last administrative barriers to carrying out freight transport abroad were removed as Slovenia became a full EU member, which led to the boom in activity seen in recent years.
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

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Many of the trucks you see on the roads today are insured on one of three commercial auto insurance contracts: the truckers form, the motor carrier form or the business auto form. The truckers form is used for firms hauling only goods owned by others. The motor carrier form insures firms hauling both their own goods and the goods of others. The business auto form is used to cover firms hauling only goods that they own. The Insurance Services Office, Inc. (ISO), promulgates all three contracts. We will discuss the exclusions under the business auto policy and how to provide coverage for the excluded risks. To do so, we will consider several examples. In a fictitious example, MBF Corp.s (MBF) annual planning conference was going to be held at a mountain lodge. Conference attendees from all over the country would need to fly into a nearby town, rent four-wheel drive vehicles and drive about 20 miles to the lodge. The last five miles of the route required four-wheel drive vehicles because there was no pavement, only a trail created by vehicles driving over the mountain terrain. In spots, this trail was steep and in other places it was steeply slanted to one side or the other.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans, worried about their jobs, bought fewer previously owned homes in July. But the level of sales remained healthy, suggesting that the housing market will continue to be a pillar of support for the struggling economy. Existing-home sales fell by 3 percent in July from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.17 million, the National Association of Realtors reported Monday. “Existing-home sales faded a touch in July, but dont even think that is an indicator that the housing market is finally starting to tank,” said economist Joel Naroff of Naroff Economic Advisors. “The level of activity can be unambiguously characterized as very strong.”
WASHINGTON (Bloomberg) — U.S. sales of new homes rose in October to the highest level in three months as low mortgage rates and stock market gains rejuvenated housing activity. “The market is going to remain as strong as its been, which is an incredibly healthy home buying market,” said Lori Steiner, senior vice president of marketing at Dominion Homes in Dublin, Ohio. A rebound of new home sales in the West accounted for the October increase, as sales fell in the other three regions. Including sales of previously owned homes, “the housing market is going to set a third consecutive record this year,” said David Berson, chief economist at Fannie Mae, the worlds leading buyer of single-family home mortgages. Home sales next year “will be extremely strong.”

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Atlantic Publishing Group Inc. Three new real estate handbooks are excellent picks for any library catering to beginning investors, especially general-interest public lending libraries. Steven D. Fishers COMPLETE GUIDE TO REAL ESTATE OPTIONS: WHAT SMART INVESTORS NEED TO KNOW EXPLAINED SIMPLY (9781401360357, $24.95) requires little time, money or effort. This discusses the art of managing the real estate option–which does not involve purchasing, or the time-consuming management duties that accompany home ownership. Learn how to assemble a fine real estate portfolio without buying the property in a survey that covers all the basics of real estate option opportunities. Charlie Roses INSPECT BEFORE YOU BUY: INSIDER SECRETS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT HOME INSPECTION (9781601380319, $29.95) provides details on home necessities and how to inspect all the basics systems–and how to get the most from a home inspection. Here are all the tips homeowners need to have in hand to understand how the home inspection process works: what it covers, what it doesnt, how it fails and how to foolproof an inspection. An invaluable guide for any about to buy. Michelle Blains YOUR REAL ESTATE CLOSING EXPLAINED SIMPLY (9781601380326, $24.95) covers all the financial and legal concerns surrounding the closing process, the last leg of a home buying effort. Closing costs, legal processes, and options re covered through a series of checklists and charts plus online references, all of which will make the process easier, especially for beginners. General-interest lending libraries need these handbooks.
For many investors, real estate investing starts and ends with the purchase of a home. Yet by investing in only one real estate property, you are overlooking the rewards of investing in a multitude of other properties, such as shopping centers, warehouses, office buildings and hotels.

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See how a bold botanical print creates a pleasing effect in this serene, nature-inspired space.Surrounding yourself with the things you love is the best approach to the appearance of your homes interiors. Designer Laura Millers love of nature is woven throughout her St. Louis home. You, too, can create a look built around a favorite item, whether it is a beloved flower or a trinket from a trip.
Lesley McDowell finds out how to transform your bedroom into a fairytale wonderland ITS a look guaranteed to make the Swedish minimalist in you want to curl up and die. But how many women can honestly say they have never indulged, even if only for a moment or two, in the dream of a bedroom fit for a princess? Much like the tales themselves, the fairytale bedroom is an entirely old-European look, so restored antique furniture help establish the feel of the room almost immediately. It is also best, when starting with a period look, to keep any accessories, like mirrors and cushions, well within those parameters. It is also a very feminine look, so lighter objects will all contribute.
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PROVO — A free home-maintenance class for first-time homebuyers and other interested community members will be held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Community Action Services, 815 S. Freedom Blvd. The class is part of a five-session course offered locally by Habitat for Humanity of Utah County and Community Action Services. The topics of this months class are interior wall repair and leaky roof repair. The course will be offered in its entirety every five months. No registration is required. Participants need only to come to the class. The course is sponsored by the Ashton Family Foundation.
A home maintenance and repair conference for homeowners is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Oct. 23 at American Express Centurion Bank, 4315 S. 2700 West, West Valley City. “Protecting Your No. 1 Investment — Your Home” is being presented by Salt Lake Countys Utah State University Extension Office, Salt Lake Community Action, West Valley City Housing Authority, Community Development Corp. and American Express Centurion Bank.

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Not a day goes by without yet another article extolling the virtues of the Internet. An estimated 30 million worldwide users to date and more logging on every day. To the small business owner, the real question is, Where does the hype end and the reality begin? Is the Internet really a viable proposition for the traditional small business, normally constrained by lack of time, staff and money? 10 questions to ask yourself The best way to determine whether or not the Internet makes sense for your business is to apply a simple “yes” or “no” answer to 10 important marketing questions: 1. Do my clients require specific product information before they can buy my product/service? 2. Do I spend a majority of my time selling the benefits of my product only to be asked, “Can you send me more information?” 3. Is my long-distance phone bill more than $100 per month? 4. Have I lost business as a result of playing phone tag with a potential customer because I was unable to “sieze the moment?” 5. Would a new employee handling sales paperwork free me to increase my companys revenues? 6. Is there an international market for my product? 7. Does my product have a story to tell? 8. Am I spending more than 20 percent of every dollar I make on marketing-related expenses? 9. Would instant customer feedback benefit my business? 10. Would the ability to capture orders 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, help my business? If you answered “yes” to just one of these questions, you should at least explore the possibilities that Internet commerce can offer. If you answered “yes” to five or more, you should dedicate some serious time and resources to finding out how the Internet actually works (and how it can work for you). If you answered “yes” to eight or more of the questions, you need a fast-track education about the Internet before your competitors claim the medium for themselves. The smart small business owner will make plans to explore the Internet, find out what the Web can deliver and then formulate a strategy to exploit it. As Jeff Vick, Marketing Specialist at Creative Video explains, “The Internet will do to business in the 21st century what the telephone did to business in the 20th century.” The Web — How does it work? According to Vick, the Internet works well as a commercial sales tool for businesses that need to exchange information in order to specify a particular products size, color, model, price, etc. Multiple orders can be booked, billed and fulfilled through a simple response mechanism included on an Internet site. Much of this information can be communicated through the Web. While it is actually only one portion of the Internet, the Web serves as an extensive reference library that can provide any level of additional information about a particular subject, issue, item or product. As in a spiders web configuration, the Web provides an ever-increasing source of interlocking information about the subject in question. Simply point and click and you can dive deeper into additional layers of information. The Web also has certain features that make it ideal for marketing. It can display pictures and massive amounts of text about your product as well as send and receive order information while at the same time generating a receipt. If your product requires a lengthy explanation in order to communicate its benefits, the Web is the place to do it. Customers and prospects can view that information at their own pace — in many instances, via sophisticated video and audio commercials. Since were talking digital information here, there is very little difference between one word and one thousand words. And if you feel that youre spending too much time processing paperwork and not enough time selling, a well-designed Web page may be one of the potential keys to your businesses future success. How important is e-mail? An important byproduct of the Internet is e-mail, or electronic mail. Once you learn to use this valuable tool, youll wonder how you ever got along without it. Forget about what time it is, or whether its “worth a call” — with e-mail, it costs no more to send a message to Sydney that it does to Syracuse (the actual cost is about $1.00 an hour). And time zones become irrelevant as well. You and the recipient can view the messages at your convenience, thereby eliminating the dreaded game of telephone tag. So get serious! How does the smart business operator approach the formidable and intimidating task of investigating the Net? First, gather your thoughts as to what you would like your Web site to accomplish. Imagine that your customer can ask you anything he/she wants to know about your company and product — anything from product price to employee birthdays — and in no particular order. Analyze each possible scenario and list all the information relevant to it. Then, and only then, begin to organize the scenarios into a flow chart. Once you have the flow chart polished, try to find flaws in it. If your customer is browsing through the pricing section of your flow chart, will he/she be more interested in going to shipping next or reading your companys mission statement? After you feel that youve developed a solid grasp of the different portions of the business that youd like to present to your clientele, you are now ready to interview potential agencies who are skilled in creating Web pages. According to Vick, there are 3 questions you should ask a potential Web page creator: 1. Have you done this before? 2. Who have you done this for? 3. May I call them? While creating some Web pages may require the skills of a computer Ph.D., most will not, and there are competent companies in most major markets capable of accomplishing the task in a cost-effective fashion. Prices for creating a simple Web site can range from a low of $2,500 to high of $20,000. In fact, some of the Fortune 500 marketers have created sophisticated and complex Web pages that can literally run into the hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in some cases, the millions. But for the average small business, the investment will probably be in the $5,000 to $10,000 range. And remember, you must keep your Web site content fresh, or your prospects will have no reason to come back. Seeing your own World Wide Web site up and running on the Internet can be a proud moment for any business owner. It also can mean the start of a whole new way of doing business. It has the potential to increase productivity by extending operating time to a full 24 hours a day. But this will only happen if your business really needs this technology and can use it effectively. Evaluate your situation honestly. If its right for you, acquire it. If its not, save the money. And if you want to see what its all about, contact a Web creator and ask to see a demonstration. One picture is really worth 1,000 words. Alf Nucifora is an Atlanta based marketing consultant. He may be contacted by e-mail zubicon
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Born in Bucks County, PA, Lauri Blank was destined to be a creative soul with a burning passion for art. At age 12, Blank was honored by The Norton Museum of Art, which included her three-dimensional painting of a young woman aging slowly in its prestigious national exhibition. Her skills were immediately recognized by patrons in Washington D.C. and the Miami area, where she accepted numerous important commissions. In 1999, Blanks career took a different turn, one that resembled that of the masters she studied for most of her life. Blank was commissioned to paint the ceiling of an 18th-century church in Old Montreal. For months, the artist worked day and night painting the cathedrals ceiling while standing on scaffolding five stories above the marble floor below.
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