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Growth Surges 28% as the Internet Begins to Change Fundamentals The 14th annual Software 100 reveals a market dominated by acquisitions, public offerings and a strong continuation of the client/server movement.On the surface, drama and theatrics dominated the software industry in 1995. Consider these showstoppers: n For the first eight months of 1995, much of the industrys attention was fixed on Microsofts oft-delayed Windows 95 operating system.The software finally shipped in August amid superheated publicity.
JIM MANZI, the chief executive of Lotus, received a fateful early- morning telephone call last Monday. On the line was Louis Gerstner, his counterpart at IBM, who said he wanted to warn Mr Manzi of what he was about to announce to the world: that he was going after Lotus with a $3.3bn (pounds 2bn) unsolicited bid. Mr Manzi, according to Lotus insiders, was “emotionally devastated” by the news. There are a multitude of reasons, however, why Mr Manzi must have quickly understood why resisting the bid was likely to be pointless and even perverse. By Tuesday night, he and Mr Gerstner were dining secretly together at a discreet midtown Manhattan restaurant to discuss making peace, while executives from both companies huddled on each of the next three days to ponder the implications of a merger. While, under US law, Lotus has until tomorrow week to respond to the bid, most analysts expect it to capitulate much sooner. First, there is the question of price. IBM is offering a lip-smacking $60 a share for Lotus, representing a premium of more than 100 per cent on the share price shortly before the bid. To seal the marriage, IBM is rumoured to be ready to offer more, perhaps $65. Lotuss first instinct was to seek out a white knight, with the help of Wall Street advisers Lazard Freres, to top the IBM bid. But while some names surfaced, notably Oracle and also ATT, with which Lotus already has an alliance, there was little expectation that either would have the cash or motivation to outbid Mr Gerstner. Any attempt simply to block IBMs advance would hardly endear Mr Manzi to his institutional shareholders, who hold more than 80 per cent of the Lotus stock.
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DENVER c The construction business has been booming in eastern Colorado Springs, but Tom Coker said he hasnt been able to take full advantage of it because of the State Electrical Board. Coker, owner of Jaguar Electric, has an employee who applied for his journeymans electrical license in April and has not heard from the board on whether he will be allowed to take the test to move up from apprentice level. While officials with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies say their average processing time for electric licensing applications is 23-26 days, a number of contractors up and down the Front Range complain of cases that drag on far longer.
GREELEY — Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Johns Catholic Church here for Jai Lickteig, 28, Greeley, who died Friday, March 5, 1999, at the home of a relative in Garnett. A coroner was notified and investigation is continuing. He was a member of St. Johns Catholic Church in Greeley. Survivors include a son, Ethan Lickteig, at home; a daughter, Ashlynn Lickteig, at home; his stepfather and mother, Lonnie and Diane Pebley, Elizabeth, Colo.; brothers, Brandan Lickteig, Denver, and Bryan Lickteig and Sean Lickteig, both in Greeley; and sisters, Nicole Lickteig, Denver, and Elizabeth Lickteig, Greeley. Burial will be in St. Johns Catholic Cemetery in Greeley. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. today at the church. Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel, a funeral home in Garnett, is in charge of arrangements.

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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).
Editors note: This article is adapted from Menke and Bobbins Integrative Chiropractic, scheduled for release in 2007 by Elsevier Health Sciences. “The medicalization of early diagnosis not only hampers and discourages preventative health care, but it also trains the patient-to-be to function in the meantime as an acolyte to his doctor. He learns to depend on the physician in sickness and in health. He turns into a lifelong patient.” “Medicalizing” is forcing conditions into familiar diagnostic categories for medical management.1 Every complaint has an antidote, whether it needs one or not. ; Treating natural consequences of living as diseases that must be vanquished, leads to too much treatment and too much dependence on the authoritative “professional.” We tend to grant most, if not all of our decision-making authority to an expert in highly complex technologies. In the case of medicine, this often complicates the commonplace condition and prolongs selflimiting ones. Today, diseases and drugs are way oversold.

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At this time of year, many people will be beginning to worry about leaving their home empty for two weeks or more. Reassurance is at hand, though, with the installation of a remote security system, enabling you to monitor and control your home while youre away. If any detector is triggered, the systems motion sensors will send you an instant alert to your e-mail or mobile phone. And while youre away, light switches can be set to replicate a normal pattern of use to give the impression that your property is occupied. Apart from providing great peace of mind while on holiday, a remote system is also perfect for monitoring a second home or business premises or for keeping an eye on an elderly relative or the comings and goings of wayward teenagers.
Your home may be your castle, but few homeowners today have a moat with guards to thwart enemies from getting near their palace. But we do have the ability now to buy an affordable burglar alarm system. Contrary to popular belief, a home-security system isnt something saved for the rich and glamorous of Hollywood. Christopher Johnson, general manager of SafeMart Inc., St. Marys, Kan., a distributor of home-security products, helps us debunk 10 popular myths regarding home security. Myth #1: A home security system will cost a bundle Many alarm companies charge a homeowner $30 to $40 a month for three to five years to lease the hardware thats the heart of their system. To make a smart, affordable decision, decide on the level of coverage you want - whether you desire contacts on just the front and back door or also on windows and skylights. Your choice also should depend in part on whether youre in a brand new or existing house, want a hardwired or wireless system, how much you want to spend for installation and upkeep, and whether youll install the system or have someone do the work for you. Generally, a hardwired system is easier to install in a new home rather than an older one. A wireless system usually costs a few times more than a hardwired one.Good coverage for a 3,000-square- foot house with contacts for doors and windows should run between $300 and $800 for a hardwired system and from $800 to $1,500 for a wireless system. Myth #2: Alarm systems require a service contract
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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.
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.
The joys of flying on your birthday have been much discussed in this column: cakes, champagne and even upgrades can be laid on for the celebrant. But Kate Thorman of Oxford found that becoming 12 provided her with a Catch-22 problem. “So, on the one hand Kate is old enough to pay the adult fare, but on the other hand she is too young to travel without a paid escort,” says her exasperated father. At this point, Mr Thorman gave up and booked with another airline; then poor Kate found her birthday flight delayed by four hours at Birmingham airport. “Come back, Gorbachev, all is forgiven,” pleads Philip Robinson of Sheffield. “The last time I visited my friend in Minsk, this city was in the USSR. I flew to Moscow, took a train to Minsk, and all was well.”

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licensing of hairdressers after a constituent was left bald when a perm went wrong. Peter Truscott said the recent registering of a cat, rabbit and a dog as hairdressers showed restrictions were needed.
“HOWS CHARLOTTE getting on?” I asked a friend whose daughter is studying marine engineering at university. Last time I talked to Charlotte, she was designing an artificial barrier reef with sheltered accommodation for conger- eels. “Oh, didnt you know? Shes switched courses,” said my friend. “Shes given up marine engineering. Shes doing midwifery.” Whats wrong with wanting to be a hairdresser or nanny or any of the other jobs that Ms Jowell reckons are gender-stereotypical? Besides, isnt her own job the most gender-stereotyped of all? Career adviser - now theres a difficult job. Gone are the days when you simply directed the school-leaver to a university grants application form, assuring him/her that a good degree would guarantee a good job. Things are different. Theyve done away with university grants and 5,000 graduates apply for every half-decent job offered in the appointments pages. I was talking to a publisher friend recently who said that last time they advertised for an Assistant Editor at a starting salary most junior shampooists would sniff at, they got well over 2,000 replies. In the end, they whittled down the field by binning all the letters that didnt have a first-class stamp.
R. Barlach AB markets hair care and hairdressing products and services as well as other cosmetics products in the Swedish retail and professional hairdressing market. Barlach has been marketing Schwarzkopfs hairdressing products in Sweden as a licensee for more than 65 years. In 1996, Barlach generated sales of approximately DM 15 million in the Swedish hairdressing sector. Barlachs current employees, working in marketing, sales and distribution, will now be employed by Schwarzkopf Professional Barlach AB. This acquisition reflects Henkels intention to strengthen its business activities in hairdressing products in Scandinavia. As a specialist in applied chemistry, Henkel is a world market leader in adhesives, oleochemical products and surface technologies, and occupies a leading position in detergents and household cleansers, and cosmetics and toiletries. With more than 245 companies in 60 countries, the Henkel Group has worldwide sales of approximately $12 billion. Henkel first acquired activities in the hairdressing sector by taking over Hans Schwarzkopf GmbH, Hamburg in 1995. Henkels hairdressing business operates under the name of Schwarzkopf Professional and is one of the worlds largest suppliers in this market. In the first nine months of 1997 Henkel achieved sales of over DM 2 billion in the cosmetics and toiletry products sector. Henkels US interests include the Clorox Company (27.8%) and Ecolab Inc. (21.9%). Henkel KGaA preference and ordinary shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, as well as a number of other exchanges. Henkel is a component of the DAX, the index of 30 German blue chip companies. In the US, Henkels ADRs, each equivalent to one Henkel ordinary share, trade over the counter under the symbol HENKY and Henkel ADRs, each equivalent to one preference share, trade over the counter under the symbol HENOY.

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mywedding.com invites Upstate New York Wedding Vendors to Online Wedding Guide. SEATTLE, May 14 /PRNewswire/ — mywedding.com opens their 56th local wedding planning guide in Upstate New York, NY. Its the companys 2nd online wedding guide for the state of New York. Engaged couples marrying in Upstate New York can easily plan their special day using the online guide to connect with wedding vendors perfect for their needs. The mywedding.com site for Upstate New York offers engaged couples: The first New York site was a huge success and so led us to open the Upstate New York site, says Rob Johnsen, Director of Sales and Marketing. Upstate New York encompasses almost half of the New York state total population. In such a large area, we are a great outlet for wedding professionals to showcase their services. With this guide, couples will find it easy to match their needs with the perfect vendor, explains Johnsen.
I think my own marriage is not half bad. (Thats Minnesotan for really good.) Ben, my husband, and I have endured career crises, made children, mourned our dead, felt screaming rage, physical desire, gentle forgiveness — but never stony indifference — toward each other. And, God knows, we share a checkbook I laugh at my husbands antics (usually); he gets my plays on words (mostly). Despite or maybe because of all that, I think we recognize in each other a sacred intimate, someone John ODonohue, author of Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom, would call a soul friend. ODonohue says the overworked word relationship as used and abused in popular discourse doesnt signify what the sacred language of the soul refers to as the real need one person has for another, a coming together full circle from an ancient longing into one house of belonging. Yet, marriage is not only about the ethereal, it is about the real. Committed couples must persevere through the hard times when the moneys tight, the morning commute intolerable, and the meatloaf and mashed potatoes uninspiring. The hard facts remind us that the B-side of Mendelssohns wedding march is a divorce dirge: Half of the marriages in this country end in divorce. Its a mind-numbing statistic. Divorce isnt random, but its revealing, and it happens even to people who seem to have their act together. We all know of marriages from hell, and when these die, we may feel only relief. Yet other unions begun with white lace and promises, as Karen Carpenter warbled from my AM/FM radio circa 1970, end more ambiguously, with one partner filling cardboard boxes full of paperweights, pillowcases, CDs, and half the silverware and dishes — and wondering what exactly went wrong.
Being a guest at a wedding now costs an average of pounds 300, a survey has found. And lavish stag and hen nights can add a further pounds 165 to the bill. If the wedding is out of town, youve got accommodation and transport costs. You have to buy a present, and buy yourself an outfit. And if youve got to attend four or five weddings in one summer, it can be pretty damned expensive, said Deborah Dwek, a London wedding planner. Male guests tend to splash out more on presents, spending an average pounds 65 each, compared to under pounds 50 each spent by women.

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Among the interesting articles in the Real Estate Quarterly special section in this issue is one on Page 30. It points out that vacancy rates for office space across Los Angeles County have gotten quite low. As a result, it said, already high rents appear headed up even more. Lease rates are not yet driving businesses out of the county, but they may soon. Charles Crumpley is editor of the Business Journal. He can be reached at ccrumpley@labusinessjournal.com.
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During the past six months, real estate executives in New York City have been in a battle of perception. A picture of declining rental rates, climbing vacancies and tenants returning space in droves has been at the forefront of many recent news articles. However, the fact is that New York Citys real estate market is not as weak as many believe. In fact, the citys residential market has shown signs of stabilizing and many neighborhoods are on the upswing. Currently, we are seeing rental rates begin to stabilize to the levels posted during the summer of 2001. We must always keep in mind that New York City still has some of the best restaurants, retailers and destination spots in the world, making it the perfect live/work/play city. Its no wonder then that people still want to call New York City home. In addition to renewed tenant demand in New York City, the job market is also beginning to show signs of recovery. Financial institutions, with a major presence in the city, are once again looking to hire quality employees. As a result, the market is poised to see a new generation of residents by the fall of 2002 and beginning 2003.

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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.
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.
Thanks to a pharmacological breakthrough, The “polypill” will soon be with us. Combining six different heart medications in one supercharged tablet, its the latest in a line of pharmaceutical attempts to banish heart disease. What a sad indictment of our attitude to health that we could consider such mass medication as a solution for a health epidemic whose causes are clearly apparent and could be virtually eradicated through education and personal responsibility. The Western “cardiovascular crisis” could be consigned to history with a change in attitude and a willingness to implement what we already know. Why wait for the polypill when you can make a real difference to your heart health, starting today. When it comes to preventing a heart attack or stroke, little changes will cumulatively pay big dividends.

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Paul Hoffman, a deputy assistant secretary with the Department of the Interior, is looking to take Yellowstone Park off the list of “endangered cultural sites” kept by the United Nations. Yellowstone was placed on the list in 1995 when the area was threatened by a proposed New World gold mine. Hoffman said the gold threat is now gone, therefore the distinction is no longer needed.
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SANTA ROSA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 13, 1996–OPTICAL COATING LABORATORY, INC. (NASDAQ:OCLI) announced the introduction of Generation III PrintFree High Efficiency Anti-Reflection (HEA) coating for liquid crystal displays (LCDs).Typical anti-reflection coatings inherently have a high surface energy resulting in low energy liquids, such as oils and other biogenic fluids in fingerprints, to adhere to the surface. Common complaints associated with anti-reflection coatings are visible smudges and difficulty in cleaning. PrintFree HEA incorporates a water repellent top layer to create a much lower surface energy. As a result, fingerprints and dirt are less noticeable, and the surface is easily cleaned with a few strokes of tissue, often without the use of liquid cleaners.An effective method of determining the cleanability of an anti-reflection coating is to determine the contact angle of a drop of water on the surface. Most anti-reflection coatings have a contact angle of less than or equal to 40 degrees. Generation III PrintFree HEA has an average contact angle of 124 degrees compared to the 110 degree angle of Generation II.
NEW YORK — Altering both the Federal Family Education Loan Program and Higher Education Act of 1965 may expose the U.S. student loan asset-backed securities sector to credit risk, according to Fitch Ratings. While most of the proposed changes to FFELP and HEA would actually have little to no bearing on student loan ABS collateral, some, such as allowing for loan reconsolidation and offering extended repayment terms, would have a more dramatic effect, said David Hartung, Senior Director, Fitch Ratings. The budget proposal is clearly focused on cost cutting, and the question of who will bear the burden of that is one that will be debated extensively over the next several months. While borrowers currently have limited opportunity to reconsolidate their loans, the new budget would allow for unlimited reconsolidation with a 1% loan origination fee per reconsolidation, a change that may adversely affect student loan ABS if the proposal is not limited to future new loan consolidation loans. Additionally, a proposal to prospectively reduce guaranty agency insurance and government reinsurance may increase Fitchs expected loss assumptions for student loan ABS going forward.

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THE CYCLING COLUMN After paying a visit to Europes only cycling ergonomics centre, Cyclefit, at the end of November, I found myself referred on to a specialist sports physiotherapy clinic, Balance in south London, due to some niggles I was suffering from in my left knee. My hour at Balance last week was in many ways similar to my morning at Cyclefit, as I found myself being filmed on my bike and on the treadmill. But this time, the focus was more on the movement of my knees and pelvis, and whether I was keeping these in straight lines, as I should be.
The section of abbreviations serves to highlight the point that these will vary from country to country and to recognize the need for accuracy in order to prevent errors or misinterpretation. The chapters proceed very logically from basic science to the recognition and handling of patients with complications and comorbiditys. Emphasis is placed on the hip, knee, shoulder and foot/ankle. Very limited coverage for spine surgery patients is noted and post amputation physiotherapy is absent in this first edition. The comprehensive Index leads readers to the text quite readily. Economics and cost factors have been considered as pertains, for example, to the use of autologous blood transfusions, pressure sore prevention, care maps critical pathways, and the need for specific strategies for early discharged patients. A few of the named medications may not be found in USA formularies or the Physicians Desk Reference. Patient education is thoroughly discussed; but not the potential use of the Internet, diagnosis related support groups and bilingual materials. Without reservation, this book is recommended for physiotherapists and others who have the responsiblity of caring for orthopaedic patients of all ages and with a wide variety of conditions. Quality rehabilitation management has military implications, especially during worldwide engagements with multinational forces in support.
Publication of randomised trials and systematic reviews in physiotherapy has increased spectacularly over the past few years. There are more than 2700 randomised trials and systematic reviews in physiotherapy, of which more than 800 have been published since 1997.[1] The evidence from the best of these trials confirms the value of some current physiotherapy practices and the ineffectiveness of others. Some little used interventions have been found to be remarkably beneficial. This article describes some advances in our understanding of physiotherapy that have arisen from recent clinical trials. With the help of several organisations and many volunteers, we have produced a web based database of randomised trials and systematic reviews in physiotherapy (PEDro).[1] Trials on the database are rated for methodological quality by using a modification of the Delphi list.[2] To produce this article, we scanned the database looking for recent systematic reviews or high quality clinical trials with clear conclusions and with potential to improve quality of life. We present selected findings of these trials and reviews.

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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.
Rockin on the River If you dont already have plans today, head south to Pueblo for the third annual River Rockn Blues Fest at the Greenway Nature Center. The music starts at noon and continues till 10 p.m. and features local and regional blues groups, as well as guest star Billy Earl McClelland from Alabama. No pets or alcohol permitted. Call (719) 549-2414 for more.
The Lying Game James W. Loewen, a guy obsessed with the dissemination of misinformation (”Lies My Teacher Told Me”) is back with “Lies Across America: What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong” (Touchstone, $15). Its not precisely a travel guide, but its a good guide for travelers who visit historic sites. Did you know the Traditional Lincoln Birthplace Cabin in Kentucky is a composite of several old cabins, none of which are where the late great president was born? Some examples he gives are lies by omission, others an attempt to be politically correct - but inaccuracies are rife, nonetheless.

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Medications identified as pharmacotherapies for alcoholism were the focus of the review. These pharmacotherapies included the opiate antagonists naltrexone and nalmefene, along with disulfiram, acamprosate, lithium, and various serotonergic drugs, including the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The efficacy of each agent or class of agents in reducing the number of drinks ingested, the number of days on which a drink was consumed, the resumption of drinking and episodes of heavy drinking and craving were evaluated. Information about study design and sample size, as well as other study criteria, was collected. The overall strength of the evidence was based on a comparison of information across all studies abstracted. A total of 41 studies were abstracted, and the data analyzed. Of these studies, 11 evaluated disulfiram, three naltrexone, nine acamprosate, 12 the SSRIs and six lithium. The data on oral disulfiram (200 to 250 mg per day) provided modest evidence of a reduction in drinking frequency, but no improvement in abstinence rates. The data on disulfiram implants were inconclusive. Oral naltrexone (50 mg per day) appeared to reduce drinking frequency and relapse rates but only when used in combination with supportive psychotherapy. The rate of heavy drinking also diminished, as did the reported high associated with alcohol consumption. Nalmefene (10 to 40 mg per day) reduced heavy drinking and relapse rates, but these results were based on a small sample size. Acamprosate (1,300 to 2,000 mg per day) increased the number of reported nondrinking days from 30 to 50 percent. Abstinence rates also increased, an effect that seemed to last after study completion. The SSRIs studied, including fluoxetine, buspirone citalopram and ondansetron, appeared to have no major effect on the outcomes studied. However, in depressed alcohol-dependent patients, fluoxetine was associated with decreases in the amount and frequency of drinking. Studies of patients taking lithium found that this drug was no more effective than placebo in treating alcoholism. The authors conclude that some of the traditional medications used for treatment of alcoholism appear to be less effective than was previously thought and perhaps should be used less frequently. Evidence about the efficacy of disulfiram is inconclusive; it appears to reduce the number of drinking days but is associated with negative evidence on other outcome measures. The authors also emphasize that preliminary evidence tends to support the use of naltrexone and acamprosate, but these agents require additional study. Many questions about the use of pharmacologic agents for treatment of alcoholism remain. What combination of psychosocial intervention and medication is best? What synergistic effects are possible with the use of more than one medication? What is the optimal duration of therapy with each medication? Future research on optimal pharmacotherapy is needed. One thing is certain: psychosocial factors must be addressed before patients can move from addiction to sobriety.
Alcohol use is associated with a wide range of drinking behaviors, some of them relatively benign.[1] In a broad spectrum of patients, however, drinking has recurrent and significant adverse consequences ranging from mild problem drinking to severe alcoholism.[2] The medical, social and economic consequences of alcohol abuse can be devastating. Heavy drinking is associated with increased, as well as premature, mortality. The financial cost to society is also burdensome. In 1993, expenses associated with alcohol abuse were estimated to be $85.8 billion, including treatment costs, productivity losses and accident costs.[1] The majority of Americans visit their primary care physician at least once a year.[3] Since an estimated 25 percent of Americans are either problem drinkers or alcoholics,[4] the primary care physician is clearly in a unique position to detect and address alcohol-related issues and, in fact, may be be the first point of intervention.

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SAN FRANCISCO — For all the power and complexity of modern computer networks, practical computer security against cybervandals may ultimately be found in the commonplace concept of a burglar alarm. Schneiers credentials include creating the Twofish encryption algorithm, which is a candidate to become the advanced encryption standard being set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. So it may seem odd that a scientist who designs unbreakable mathematical locks for protecting information is calling on e-commerce companies to put mere people back in the computer- security equation. But Schneier argues that to trust the safety of information stored in a computer system to even the most powerful computer security software alone is foolhardy. That is why his new company, Counterpane Internet Security, has adopted a business model remarkably like that of ADT Security Services, the burglar alarm company.

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Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney(R) Myles L. Berman is a successful, aggressive DUI / Drunk Driving defense lawyer with a national reputation for successfully representing many of his clients charged with DUI / Drunk Driving in Southern California. He is the founder of the National Drunk Driving Defense Task Force, LLC.(R). Attorney Berman lectures extensively in the area of defending people accused of DUI / Drunk Driving. Mr. Berman is listed in Whos Who in California, Whos Who in American Law and Whos Who in the World. Myles L. Berman has been a criminal defense attorney since 1982. Mr. Berman and his team of attorneys constantly read the latest cases, scientific literature, legal treatises and articles on the subject of DUI / Drunk Driving defense. The Law Offices of Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney(R) Myles L. Berman is ready to fight cases with extensive pre-trial motions, vigorous cross- examination of the prosecutions witnesses, defense experts, demonstrative evidence, photographs, videos, testimony of any witnesses and conducts thorough research, preparation and investigation in each DUI / Drunk Driving case. Al Rantel, as a non-syndicated local radio personality, is one of the few personalities in the industry to host two shows daily, Monday through Friday. His morning show is a 45-minute appetizer portion (11:00 to 11:45 a.m.) and his evening show fills a standard 3-hour block (6:00 to 9:00 p.m.). A chat room host he is not. I like to challenge listeners, not be a switchboard operator answering calls, Al says. He challenges listeners to think but does so with a humorous delivery. Al has created a dynamic and entertaining platform for his 35-54-year-old listeners and an open forum for lively discussion accompanied with a high dose of levity.
The Utah Supreme Court has reversed the felony conviction of a DUI offender, saying the man did not have the two misdemeanor DUI convictions within a 10-year-period needed to qualify him for a felony charge. In a ruling released Thursday, the high court said the Salt Lake County District Attorneys Office inappropriately charged Neil Steven Pixton with felony DUI. According to the ruling, South Jordan Police arrested Pixton for DUI in January 2001. Pixton was later charged with misdemeanor DUI in South Jordan Justice Court.

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It looks like our furry, feathered and finned friends wont be left out in the cold when it comes to the holidays. Forty million Americans will buy gifts for their pets this holiday season, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. Pet owners questioned in an informal survey by Pet Supplies Plus, a chain with more than 200 stores, said they plan to spend an average of $25 per pet. Pet owners can choose from an ever-growing array of products: gourmet treats, holiday apparel and hightech toys.
The book opens with an overview of pet therapy. The first chapter outlines the values of pet therapy programs using examples from previous pet therapy programs. The contribution that pet therapy can make to quality of life is addressed. According to editors Margaret N. Abdil and Denise Juppe, individuals who interact with pets begin to trust and use positive affection more freely. Pet therapy also promotes socialization, improves self-esteem and security, and provides entertainment and acceptance. Chapter 2, The Masonic Home of New Jersey, presents an in-depth case study that outlines a successful pet therapy program. It discusses the implementation process and emphasizes the continuous growth possibilities of this particular program. In addition, this chapter briefly discusses patients with Alzheimers disease and the positive effects from a pet therapy program.
Are you thinking about getting a pet? Then read on to see which one might be best for you. Pets can be great! Who else licks your face, chirps happily, or purrs in your lap? A pet can make you feel good and can calm you down when youre upset. And caring for a pet can help you learn about kindness and responsibility.

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Steve Pettengill, of the United States, sailed into Charleston, South Carolina yesterday to take second place in the 27,000-mile BOC Challenge. Pettengill, sailing Hunters Child, completed the voyage in 128 days, four hours, three minutes and nine seconds. The Frenchman, Christophe Auguin, won in 121 days, 17 hours, 11 minutes and 46 seconds.
With gusts of over 30 knots blasting over the Holy Loch, several dinghy sailors found it nigh on impossible to get their boats righted in the difficult conditions. In the slow dinghy class, Strathclyde Loch Sailing Clubs Crawford Reid produced two firsts in his Albacore, putting him out in front as a clear leader in the 13-strong class and Alan Milton in Pepsi took two more decisive wins in the Sigma 33 class. Cove Sailing Clubs Alan Harper in Pied Piper sealed a championship win with a second and fourth, while Clyde Cruising Clubs Donald Sharp had two good wins and lifted the IRC Class 2 crown.

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Customers throughout the Oklahoma region have contributed substantially to the skyrocketing trend of using Caller ID, which now has more than 3 million subscribers in Southwestern Bells traditional five-state service territory. Nearly one out of three Southwestern Bell residential customers in Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas subscribe to Caller ID, enabling them to see the name and number of the person calling their home. Companywide, 32.25 percent of all residential customers subscribe to Caller ID, Doney said.
TELEPHONE users may think that because they have Caller ID service they know whos calling them. But they could be wrong. Caller ID spoofing, a subscription service available online that allows a caller to present a false originating number to the person he or she is calling, can thwart Caller ID. Some spoofing services even disguise the callers voice. Edwin Simonson, president of TeleDesign Security, said he has frequently had to help corporate clients who were victimized by Caller ID spoofing.
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 27, 1996–Todays (June 27) San Francisco Chronicle carries an incorrect phone number for Pacific Bell customers to call to verify their Caller ID blocking choice.Customers who prefer Selective Blocking, which delivers the number of the caller unless the caller dials STAR67 before placing that call, need not take any action. Selective Blocking is automatically placed on all lines unless the customer orders Complete Blocking.

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Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced that it will establish a new company in Hanoi, Vietnam, to produce engine parts for motorcycles. The new company, called Yamaha Motor Parts Manufacturing Vietnam Co., Ltd. (YPMV), will be capitalized at US$14.3 million (approx. 1.5 billion yen), and will be a 100% subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Yamaha Motor made the decision to establish Yamaha Motor Parts Manufacturing Vietnam in response to the dramatic increase in motorcycle production at Yamaha Motor Vietnam, as well as the increased production of die-cast parts within Japan.
Since 1997, AMS (Jefferson, WI) has produced shifter forks for Harley-Davidson motorcycles that run on the companys Twin Cam 88 engines. Founded in 1980 with a drill press in Ron and Sue Andersons house, AMS is now housed in a 40,000 ft^sup 2^ (3720 m^sup 2^) plant. The company employs more than 90 people and operates 43 machines. To produce the shifter forks, AMS uses a production cell consisting of three Makino (Mason, OH) ASSE horizontal machining centers managed by a Makino Machining Complex (MMC) and model A3 Cell Controller. The system, which replaced the companys initial shifter fork production process, has been running since November 2001. The Makino machines helped AMS drive costs out of their manufacturing process by redirecting 50% of labor while increasing production by 30%. AMS initially used four high-speed HMCs to produce the forks. Twelve operators ran the machines around the clock, five days per week. Although the process was effective, Anderson wanted a more efficient and economical way to produce the shifter forks. The company began by investigating more productive HMCs.

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LAWYERS who had wanted General Pinochet extradited were still trying early last week to decide what “legal steps” they could take to stop him going to Chile. For some reason I found myself thinking of the sad advertisements one used to see occasionally in the personal columns: “Public school man seeks interesting job, anything legal considered.” But of course I was confusing two different functions of the word legal. Ethical began by meaning “to do with ethics”, and only later came to mean being good. The purist in me still winces when someone says “aesthetic” when they mean “in good taste”. (Aesthetic originally meant “to do with the science of perception”, then “to do with taste”, good, bad or indifferent.) But there was never any need for legal to carry two meanings, because theres a perfectly good alternative that takes half the burden off it: lawful, a nice old word from the late Middle Ages (its parent word, law, appears to be of ancient Scandinavian origin). Everyone understands the difference between “legal business” and the “lawful business” that most of us spend our lives going about. Why couldnt those job-seekers have put “anything lawful considered”? Lawyers use lawful, too; they speak of a “lawful killing”. They dont say “a legal killing” (which, if it meant anything, would presumably refer to their fees).
They argue that, if marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and other drugs were legalized, several positive things would probably occur: (1) drug prices would fall; (2) users would obtain their drugs at low, government-regulated prices, and they would no longer be forced to resort to crime in order to support their habits, (3) levels of drug-related crime, and particularly violent crime, would significantly decline, resulting in less crowded courts, jails, and prisons (this would allow law-enforcement personnel to focus their energies on the “real criminals” in society); and the drug production, distribution, and sale would no longer be controlled by organized crime, and thus such criminal syndicates as the Colombian cocaine “cartels,” the Jamaican “posses,” and the various “mafias” around the country and the world would be decapitalized, and the violence associated with drug distribution rivalries would be eliminated. By contrast, the anti-legalization camp argues that violent crime would not necessarily decline in a legalized drug market. In fact, there are three reasons why it might actually increase. First, removing the criminal sanctions against the possession and distribution of illegal drugs would make them more available and attractive and, hence, would create large numbers of new users. Second, an increase in use would lead to a greater number of dysfunctional addicts who could not support themselves, their habits, or their lifestyles through legitimate means. Hence crime would be their only alternative. Third, more users would mean more of the violence associated with the ingestion of drugs. These divergent points of view tend to persist because the relationships between drugs and crime are quite complex and because the possible outcomes of a legalized drug market are based primarily on speculation. However, it is possible, from a careful review of the existing empirical literature on drugs and violence, to make some educated inferences.

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This is an exercise to help “get in touch” with the neutral spine. Lie on your back, bend the knees and place the feet flat on the floor about six inches in front of the sitting bones. Place the arms by your sides, palms down. Without tilting the pubic bone and tailbone up, try to press the length of the back into the flat surface. At the same time, contract the abdominal muscles down towards the spine. Feel as though you are pulling the belly button inwards. Do these last movements while exhaling through the mouth, with a “haaah” or a “ssshhhh” sound to help access the abdominal muscles. Feel the lower ribs pressing down and spreading. When you exhale, dont let the back lift or arch. Once you feel the muscles you are trying to isolate, any abdominal work done will be more effective.
“The pressure is on. There is no time to do a long work-out but you know you really should do a few simple exercises. So stop making excuses and do them. If you have time to watch TV, you have time to work-out, even if its on the couch - a great place for stomach exercises. First, warm up either with a short, brisk walk, dancing to your favourite music or jogging around the block for five minutes or so. And, remember, if you are new to exercise, go to your doctor before starting any exercise programme, including this one.” 1 Lie on your side and bend your lower leg for a stable base. Keep your hips in line with your shoulders and your abdominals contracted inwards throughout the exercise to stabilise the spine and pelvis.

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Dieters have spoken. Garden of Lifes fucoTHIN[TM] is the #1 weight management supplement in the Natural Products Industry, as verified by SPINS for the 12 week period ending September 8, 2007. fucoTHIN is the most powerful fucoxanthin-based supplement on the market as well as the only one backed by human clinical trials. This supplement contains a proprietary blend of fucoxanthin, a carotenoid found in brown seaweed, and pomegranate seed oil. The formulation used in the study is the same exact formula used in the product. fucoTHINs proprietary formula was researched and developed for more than seven years by leading scientists, and is 200 to 500 times more concentrated than the edible seaweeds. fucoTHIN is flying off the shelves because it boosts metabolism without causing jitters or nervousness, said Jordan Rubin, Founder and CEO of Garden of Life, and New York Times best-selling author of The Makers Diet. Were aware that other companies are scrambling to duplicate this product. However, fucoTHIN is the only one that yields a highly concentrated amount of fucoxanthin in each capsule, making it bio-available for human consumption. Also, none of our competitors have the clinically proven studies we have conducted to verify results.

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The Directorate of Health Promotion and Wellness (DHPW) at the U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine was established in 1995 with the mission of integrating health promotion into the total Army. A dentist was assigned to the DHPW staff in 1996 to help integrate health promotion into the Army Dental Care System (ADCS). To guide the development of DHPW products, services, and policy for the ADCS, DHPW conducted a survey of dental health promotion and preventive dentistry practices within the ADCS. The survey queried the frequency with which dentists deliver such services and the type and source of their patient educational materials. In this paper, we report the findings of that survey and discuss their implications for improving the delivery of dental health promotion and preventive dentistry services in the ADCS.
IT should come as no surprise that some National Health Service dentists are threatening to quit over government reforms in dental care. They will still rake in plenty of cash, but its not enough for some greedy dentists whose surgeries are more crowded than Ken Dodds mouth.

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More than 20 experienced consumer bankruptcy attorneys from across the United States will hold a free workshop for Hurricane Katrina victims at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Grand Ballroom of the New Orleans Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal St. The volunteers are members of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, which is holding its 14th annual convention this weekend in New Orleans. Child care is available for persons attending the workshop.
BALTIMORE - What difference does a year make? Ask a bankruptcy attorney. A year after the implementation of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, bankruptcy filings are still significantly off from what they were before the new law took effect last October. “I can tell you I didnt see any clients between October 17 and the end of last year,” said Baltimore lawyer Mark F. Scurti, who handles Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy cases.
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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

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WASHINGTON — Construction of new homes and apartments plunged by 17.6 percent in March, the biggest decline in 14 years and another possible indication that rising interest rates are beginning to take a toll on the economy. Meanwhile, wholesale inflation shot up 0.7 percent as energy prices soared. The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that builders started construction on new homes and apartments at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.84 million units in March, down from 2.23 million units in February. “This is a bit of a shocker,” said David Seiders, chief economist for the National Association of Home Builders. “But I dont think this represents a fundamental downshift in the housing market. There were special factors behind it.”
Rebounding from a B-month low, total housing starts surged 5 percent, up from 1.54 million units in April to 1.96 million in May. Single-family starts were up 2.1 percent in May as well. The National Association of Home Builders reported increases in new home and apartment construction in May for three regions: West, up 15.8 percent; South, 8.5 percent; and Northeast, 1.7 percent.
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OUTSOURCINGThe growth in outsourcing in recent years is partly the result of a general shift in business philosophy. Prior to the mid-1980s, many companies sought to acquire other companies and diversify their business interests in order to reduce risk. As more companies discovered that there were limited advantages to running a large group of unrelated businesses, however, many began to divest subsidiaries and refocus their efforts on one or a few closely related areas of business. Companies tried to identify or develop a core competence, a unique combination of experience and expertise that would provide a source of competitive advantage in a given industry. All aspects of the companys operations were aligned around the core competence, and any activities or functions that were not considered necessary to preserve it were then outsourced. Today, outsourcing is embraced by companies of all sizes and industry orientations. As analysts Tom Osmond commented in Employee Benefit News, many companies have decided that transactional and administrative functions are neither core competencies nor value-added activities. In fact, some companies are putting themselves at risk as a result of using outdated technology and not complying with government regulations. Vendors, by focusing on administration as part of their business model, provide better service enforced by contracts and service-level agreements.Successful outsourcing requires a strong understanding of the organizations capabilities and future direction. As William R. King explained in Information Systems Management, [d]ecisions regarding outsourcing significant functions are among the most strategic that can be made by an organization, because they address the basic organizational choice of the functions for which internal expertise is developed and nurtured and those for which such expertise is purchased. These are basic decisions regarding organizational design. Outsourcing based only upon a comparison of costs can lead companies to miss opportunities to gain knowledge that might lead to the development of new products or technologies.
Were just pleased to know that we have been on the vanguard so long and are pleased that the work of the Institute adds credence to the notion that people and companies should focus on what they do best. And everyone knows that agents are the best way to sell, dont they?

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Bass can be caught in cold water For several decades, knowledgeable anglers have pursued and caught impressive numbers of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and spotted bass during the winter at the reservoirs in Tennessee and the Ozarks. The late Billy Westmoreland, of Celina, Tenn., spent countless winter days at Dale Hollow Lake, Tenn., in chase of smallmouth bass when the water temperature hovered in the low 40s.

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Business Editors RPOWER Users in Hospitality Industry to Benefit from RestaurantTrades POS Reports and In-Depth Sales Analysis
Our POS systems and gift cards can be as simple complex as the customer requires, said Carroll Rosenstein, president and co-founder of POS/ware. We can tailor it for a single-unit, mom-and-pop establishment or link multiple units of a restaurant chain so that information can be shared and reported to a central location.

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Electric GuitarFor years, the acoustic guitar was limited to a supporting role in large musical ensembles because of its volume. Thus, the major motivation that drove the creation of the electric guitar was instrumentalists desire for greater volume. Predecessors of the modern electric guitar were amplified acoustic guitars crudely modified by inventors who attached wires, magnets, and other pickup attachments. (Pickups are electromagnetic devices that increase volume.) However, as technology started advancing in the 1930s, newer versions became more complex, and the electric guitar became a solo instrument, a development that helped expand musical styles.
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HOW MANY would have thought that the pest control business could mean big bucks for entrepreneurs in the country? Well, hows this for starters? The estimated total business turnover of the pest control industry in Malaysia is about RM80 million. As Dr Lee Chow Yang, Associate Professor (Urban
Hopefully, this will inspire some vineyard management practices that may make your next season a little easier with regard to vertebrate pest controlThe winter time is when burrowing rodents are inconspicuous, spending most of their time underground maintaining food caches and building fat reserves. This is in preparation for overwintering and the upcoming breeding season. The long and the short of it is, if you have these pests now, youre going to have a lot more of them come spring time.On the other hand, if you can successfully employ some of the available control measures now, you are really hitting the population on a larger scale. Unfortunately, traditional methods such as baiting have limited effectiveness this time of year because of the reduced activity level of the animals. This is when trapping becomes a viable option. As a grower, you are more likely to have the time to undertake a trapping program in December or January than you are in, say, April.

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BOSTON — Gail Devers always snaps her head forward at the finish line of her races. Devers won the 60-meter hurdles and 60 at the U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships, becoming the only American to win both events at this meet. While it was a momentous day for Devers, it was another disappointing one for Maurice Greene, who pulled out of the 60 final with a strained right hamstring.
The fastest woman hurdler in the world was almost stopped at the start. After Gail Devers became ill during the 1988 Olympics, it took two years for her to be accurately diagnosed with Graves disease, a thyroid disorder that left her legs so disabled she almost had her feet amputated. The disease was eventually treated and stabilized, and Devers went on to win Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 and to break numerous records. She also started the Gail Devers Foundation, which offers health–awareness symposiums, college scholarships and youth-mentoring programs. training Ive been in this sport for 22 years. I work very hard, but I also listen to my body. If I feel sore or strained, I take a day off. A lot of injuries happen when you pressure yourself to go out there anyway. mind/body I take thyroid medicine every day. But if I had my life to live over, I would ask for Graves disease again. It made me the person that I am, and I like who I am. It showed me the value of faith and determination. When the doctors told me I might not walk again, my faith told me I could. Even if I had lost both my feet, I would have competed in the [Para] Olympics. I wouldve found a way to accomplish the goals I set for myself.

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THEY ARE perhaps the most charming of Italian amenities, the humble devices at many street corners that speak of an ancient and generous civilisation. They call them nasoni, “big nose”, ancient drinking fountains with long curving spouts. Block the spout with a finger or palm and a jet spurts from the top hole on the spout, convenient for the mouth. Altroconsumo sampled water from the 10 biggest Italian cities, plus six others exposed to pollution, and analysed the samples. The researchers found Reggio di Calabria, on the toe of the peninsula, had the best city water. It has the smallest number of pollutants, and its base quality is higher than most mineral waters. If they were to bottle it, they could justly advertise it on the label as oligominerale. Bologna, Bergamo and Rome are the next three cities. In the industrial centres of Milan and Turin drinking water was at the limits of what is acceptable. The only city whose water failed was Palermo, in Sicily, due to excessive nitrate pollution from agricultural chemicals.
A valve malfunction at a water treatment plant has cut off 60 percent of the water supply to the city of Fountain. Sunday, city workers went around town telling people to stop watering their lawns. A mandatory restriction on outside irrigation is in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday. Until then, residents should use water only for drinking, cooking and bathing.
About 100 El Paso County homeowners who haul the water they need to live face an uncertain future with the news they will be denied their water source - a farmers faucet in Fountain. The homeowners live a pioneer-like existence in Rancho Colorado, a rural subdivision plunked down on bone-dry land near the Pueblo County line between Interstate 25 and Fort Carsons bombing range. For years, homeowners have been driving their pickups north over rough, unmaintained roads to fill 425-gallon plastic tanks from a coin-operated faucet a half-block from Fountains city hall.

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As your new president, I face a challenging task when it comes to speaking to you about school finance. Let me give you my dilemma. It is the end of the school year as I write this piece and I am reflecting on the uncertain state of school finances in coming months and what these financial challenges mean for us as school system leaders. You will share my frustration that as many as half the nations students may be directly shortchanged of the education they deserve, with the remainder not immune to the impact of belt tightening. As bad as that news is, last year at this time NCSL found 36 states with budget gaps. On the other hand, NCLB and IDEA could be funded retroactively, which would help make up for last years budget shortfalls that resulted from unfunded or underfunded mandates. If you are a school leader in one of the rare districts whose state legislature decided this summer to support quality education with adequate funding for all your schools, the future must look bright, so you can skip the remainder of this column. If youre not in that sunny camp, please continue and let me share my thoughts.
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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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The OCeanfront Sells OCs 42-Mile Coastline Some 75,000 travelers were the first to be hit by The OCeanfront. Normally competitors, a group of mainly coastal Orange County resorts last month mailed a 30-page brochure touting the countys seaside to travelers in Arizona, Illinois, Nevada, Texas, Washington, New York and other East Coast areas. “We targeted the fly-in markets,” said James Bermingham, general manager of Montage Resort Spa in Laguna Beach. “Theres good awareness (of Orange County resorts) within California, but we needed to build awareness out of state.”

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In experiments with ytterbium, researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have been able to reduce sample temperatures by 117 deg.F (47 deg.C). The hope is that future research will lead to the development of laser cooling devices for space, possibly to cool spacecraft instruments. A future application would be cooling superconducting circuits on desktop computers.

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Simply put, the intention of this legal reform is to simplify the law and to improve accessibility for all by streamlining procedures in response to the public. Alberta Justice, through its Family Law Reform Project, initiated a review of all provincial family laws following a series of public consultations, primarily in Edmonton and Calgary. Family law problems are inherently complicated and in Alberta, in addition to legal issues, procedural issues–both systemic and jurisdictional–have long frustrated efforts to resolve cases. Some family law problems, such as divorce, spousal support, and child support, are matters of federal jurisdiction, governed by the laws of Canada. Others, such as the division of matrimonial property and custody or access orders in non-divorce or common-law situations, are said to be matters of local and provincial concern and are governed by provincial laws. While legislative jurisdiction is a topic that does not really interest anyone other than lawyers, it is something that, in Alberta at least, has confused and frustrated members of the public, since it determines which court deals with which issues. As a rule, matters arising from federal statutes must be dealt with in courts of superior jurisdiction–in Alberta, this is the Court of Queens Bench–while matters arising from provincial legislation are generally, but not exclusively, matters for the lower level provincial courts. For years, the public has had difficulty determining which court is the appropriate court for a particular problem. In addition, there has been significant concern in the past over jurisdictional abuses, including forum shopping and the unnecessary duplication of proceedings in both levels of court. Sometimes this occurs at the initiative of lawyers themselves, but it is also common on the express instruction of clients. Clients unhappy with a lower court decision may want a second kick at the can in the higher level court. Applying for the same or similar relief in a higher level court is a de facto appeal of the lower level decision, without meeting the formal requirements for an appeal in law. While members of the Alberta judiciary frown on it, whether at the behest of lawyers or clients, such conduct has been frustrating to contend with over the years.
How does it work? Lets compare it with a typical scenario. Mom and Dad are getting a divorce, and they cant agree on anything. Each of them goes to a lawyer to find out what their rights and obligations are. First, the lawyers explain the law, and then send them to mediation to see what they can settle. Mediation is unsuccessful, and the parents go back to the lawyers. Second, the lawyers try negotiating between themselves, but still cant resolve the issues. So, the lawyers launch into the third stage — the litigation process. They hold examinations for discovery and may bring interim court applications. Both sides may hire experts to support their positions. They line up the witnesses, and everyone heads down to the courthouse. There, a judge hears about the family for a few hours or a few days, and makes a decision everyone has to live with for the rest of their lives. The litigation process is expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally draining, with no guarantee that either party will be happy with the outcome. In CFL, the process stops short of the litigation stage — both parties and their lawyers sign a written contract confirming that none of them will go to court under any circumstances. They must negotiate their own settlement. Instead of using their resources to do battle against one another, they jointly hire a team of experts to help them solve their problems. Mom and Dad may meet with a therapist to help them put aside the emotional issues of the divorce. The therapist may work on improving their communication skills so that meetings are more productive. Mom and Dad may also hire a child specialist to identify their childrens needs, and help them build a parenting plan that meets those needs. Mom and Dad both agree to make full financial disclosure, and they may hire a financial planner to help them sort out the dollars and cents of their divorce. The financial planner might present budget alternatives, or present a range of financial planning alternatives. All these experts are neutral third parties and do not favour one side over the other. The lawyers serve several functions in the CFL process. They must make sure each client sticks to the contract and negotiates in good faith. For example, if one learns that his/her client is withholding information, he or she must advise the other side that the process is at an end (to preserve solicitor-client privilege, they reveal no details of the problem). The lawyers also supervise the process, and coordinate the joint hiring of the third party experts. They set the agenda for the four-way meetings with the other party. They familiarize themselves with their own clients needs and fears, and give him or her independent legal advice. When the process is successful, they write up the terms of the negotiated settlement.
Why do we concern ourselves with such things? The concept of the contract allows people to make commitments between themselves that the state will enforce–the result being future stability of relationships, avoidance of conflict, and general societal harmony. How odd, then, to apply these concepts to family law! It might fairly be said that the whole of family law concerns itself with addressing members of society where relationships are no longer stable, where conflict abounds, and where harmony has ceased to exist. The concept of family, I think, arises only in the context of some directly stated or some implied commitment. A husband promises to share his life with his wife. Beyond the formal commitment of marriage, separate or same-sex couples can likewise expressly, or by implication, promise to share their lives with their partners. Parents promise to care for and support their children. Each of these commitments could be said to be some form of express or implied commitment between people.

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More than 400 recreational vehicles from 11 dealers will be on display at the Fall RV Show Closeout Sale at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Thursday-Sunday. The 11 dealers include Walker RV Center, Oklahoma City; RV General Store, Norman; McClains RV SuperStore, Oklahoma City; Boat and RV World, Edmond; Lees RV City, Oklahoma City; Floyds RV, Norman; Lewis RV Center, Oklahoma City; Dougs RV Center, Duncan; American Dream Vacations, Oklahoma City; RV Outlet, El Reno; and Leisure Time RVs, Midwest City.
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A recreational vehicle promises the comforts of ones own bed no matter where you are. But some RV-ers have found themselves more at sea than at home: Because of give in the trailers suspension and jacks, the “fifth wheel” can sway back and forth or side to side as occupants move around. Thorpe has spent many a night in an RV. At one time, he managed a dirt track racing team and traveled to 130 races a year. Even after he retired, he still spent his vacations on the road. One Thanksgiving, when his RVdriving friends complained about stability problems with their parked trailers, Thorpe, who had gone into light manufacturing after his racing career, decided he could come up with a solution. Within a few weeks, he had outfitted his RV with stabilizing bars. The bars, now manufactured by Thorpe under the name Strong Arm Jack Stabilizer, attach to the underside of the RV and to the jacks that support the front of the trailer when its parked. The bars telescope out when the jacks are lowered, and then they are locked into place to form a set of rigid triangles.

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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.
Children dont come with instructions. But parents might long for some when a health problem arises. A free forum designed to make parents health-wiser by providing care tips and strategies is planned 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Pikes Peak East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. Lunch will be provided to those who R.S.V.P. by Monday. The forum is hosted by Resources for Young Children and Families Inc. To R.S.V.P. or for more information, call Robin Mitchell at 577-9190.

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At sea on our escort carrier we enjoyed watching flying fish as they leapt from the water, spread their wings and accelerated to flying speed by sculling with the bottom of their tails to remain airborne, skipping from wave to,wave. One day we saw a Navy pilot imitate a flying fish. We used to perch on a deck adjacent to the stern watching takeoffs. One day a pilot was launched at the wrong interval. As a result, he left the bow of the carrier as it pitched downward toward the sea. A moment later the bow rose, blanking our view of the plane and leaving us with sinking feelings as to the fate of the pilot. A few seconds later, when the bow dropped down, we saw the aircraft, practically on the tips of the waves, straining to gain a few more feet into the air. It looked just like a flying fish, bouncing from wave top to wave top. It did everything but wiggle its tail to get airborne! You can bet that pilot had plenty to say to the flight officer when he returned. Had he landed in the water, the ship would have run over him with virtually no chance of escape.

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RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A few days before the Independence Day holiday weekend, miniature American flags appeared on lawns throughout this suburb of New York City. It turns out they were placed by a local real estate broker with community spirit and an eye toward getting some name recognition for his business. The idea isnt new, according to Gene Amsel, who manages the Coldwell Banker residential brokerage in Rutherford, but thats not the point. Placing nearly 3,000 flags “is a fun way for the agents to meet people,” he said. Amsels brokerage used a basic tenet of marketing — ensuring that prospective customers are aware of your business and thinking positively about it. So when they need a product or service that you offer, theyll think of your company.
Compliance Coachs new CompliancePal software already contains government published 26 identity theft red flags. The 11 new red flags added to the software create 60 red flags that millions of companies need to review prior to the November 1(st) deadline. The Federal regulation imposes new responsibilities on businesses to prevent consumer identity theft. The impact is broad and the rule affects every single bank, credit union, mortgage lender, auto dealer, credit card lender, payday lender, landlord, utility company, phone company, and any consumer or small business lender in the country. The compliance deadline is November 1, 2008. Failure to comply can lead to civil money penalty for each violation, regulatory enforcement action, private plaintiff lawsuits, negative publicity and loss of business.

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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Its not that niche products dont have a broad appeal, noted Neil Donnenfeld, senior vice president of global sales and marketing for Advanced Vision Research, its just that broad audience is not yet aware of a potential solution. We have a product were marketing right now, SteriLid Eyelid Cleanser, which is a very good example of that, he said. Its the first product on the market to help treat blepharitis, a common condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids that impacts upward of 12 million people, as well as for use in both pre- and post-eye surgery. Blepharitis is a lifelong condition, and the only way to keep blepharitis from flaring is to initiate a daily eyelid cleansing routine, according to the National Eye Institute. Its a niche, Donnenfeld said, because a year into its launch SteriLid has generated $1.5 million in sales–small in comparison with other eye care products, but not so small when you consider that those are all incremental dollars. Thats the value of operating as a niche marketer, Donnenfeld said, identifying and developing products for conditions that may not have a satisfactory solution. It doesnt do the retailer any good if we just switch [the consumer] from one product to another, he said. Weve either got to deliver incremental penny profit, or we have to deliver an incremental sale.
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Blepharoplasty or its more layperson term-eyelid surgery-removes fat and excess skin from the upper and lower eyelids. It can correct drooping upper lids and puffy bags underneath the eyes, resulting in a more alert and youthful look. Dr. Jochen is an expert on this procedure and has performed hundreds of blepharoplasties. According to Dr. Jochen, “The best candidates for this surgery are men and women who are in good physical health and have realistic expectations. Most of the blepharoplasty patients I see are age 35 or older, but if droopy or baggy eyelids run in the family, the patient may opt for surgery at a younger age.” Blepharoplasty generally is performed on an outpatient basis, under local anesthesia-which numbs the area round the eyes-along with oral or intravenous sedation. The procedure takes one to three hours. Dr. Jochen will make incisions that follow the eyelids natural lines, in the creases of the upper lids and just below the lashes in the lower lids. Through these incisions, he removes excess fat and trims any sagging skin and muscle. The incisions are closed with very fine sutures.

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