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For the exhibit, “Eternal Egypt: Masterworks of Ancient Art from The British Museum,” The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Arts entrance space, Kirkwood Hall, is converted into an Egyptian temple where visitors will find several massive statues, including a 6 1/2-foot tall one in sandstone of a seated Sety II. Behind it is the 52-inch high head of Amenhotep III, which came from a 26-foot tall quartzite statue in Thebes. This block of red granite is part of a gate adorned with rituals associated with Osorkon II, the King of Lower Egypt who ruled from 874-850 B.C.
“Indivisible” by by George Beach Four upcoming fund-raisers illustrate the fact that works of art are a popular way to raise money.

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Pest controllers locate, identify, repel, and destroy pests. They use their knowledge of pests habits, along with an arsenal of pest management techniques-applying chemicals, setting traps, operating equipment, and even modifying building structures-to alleviate pest problems. The best known method of pest control is pesticide application. Pest controllers apply two different types of pesticides: common use and restricted use. Common use pesticides are the most widely used and are readily available; in diluted concentrations, they are available to the public. Restricted use pesticides are available only to professionals for the most severe infestations. Their application is regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) because of their potential harm to pest controllers, customers, and the environment.
Pocket gophers are fossorial (burrowing) rodents–so named because they have fur-lined pouches outside the mouth, one on each side of the face. These pockets, which are capable of being fumed inside out, are used for carrying food. Pocket gophers are powerfully built in the forequarters and have a short neck; the head is fairly small and flattened. The forepaws are large-clawed and the lips close behind large incisors. This feature allows them to use their incisors for digging without getting a mouthful of dirt, a unique feature to gophers. There are over 30 species of pocket gophers in the Western Hemisphere. Pocket gophers vary in size from 5 1/2 inches in length to over 13 inches in length. Litter sizes vary from one to 10 but typically average three to four. In the northern part of their range they have one litter per year, as opposed to up to two in the southern ranges. Young gophers are dispersed above ground and are capable of swimming as well on the search for suitable habitat to begin new burrow systems. Pocket gophers feed in three ways: they feed on roots, above-ground vegetation, and they pull vegetation into their tunnel to be stored in food caches for later consumption. In the vineyard, pocket gophers girdle vines, damage roots systems (most often in new plantings), and cause multiple-irrigation problems by promoting erosion and damaging drip lines. They are solitary little beasts, vigorously maintaining and defending their tunnel system. Depending on the species and available habitat, gopher population density may vary from six to eight per acre, to up to 62 per acre. Gophers do not hibernate and only cohabitate during the breeding season The burrowing activity of one gopher produces up to 70 mounds in one month. So how do you control such an active but solitary rodent? The fact that a gopher is solitary works to your advantage. You have three basic pest management tools for gopher control: Biological control, chemical control and trapping.
Useful tables of information and focused lists of suggested readings. Emphasis on such techniques as mechanical control of pests, uses of beneficial insects and pheromones to control pests, traps, and non-toxic compounds as alternatives to toxic chemical. Interesting section on how and why weeds survive so well.

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Kiddie portal ALFY.com is looking to garner a burst of awareness among kids and their parents by teaming with J.C. Penney to drive thousands of families to the retailers in-store photo studios. The partners also will hot-link their Web sites, and ALFY.com will provide interactive content for the Photography Studio site, said Alfy.com marketing vp Robyn Kerner, a Jim Henson alumna, The site, which offers kids easy navigation while shielding them from inappropriate content, has been live six months
Shutterfly Celebrates Halloween - the Companys Busiest Photo-Upload and Sharing Day of the Year - With Photo Tips Tricks Dress up a trick-or-treat party, haunted house or pumpkin carving contest with custom invitations that feature the faces of your favorite goblins and witches - long before costumes have been selected. Using Shutterflys proprietary technology, customers can upload their childs face into costume-themed invites, turning them into characters such as Buzzy Bee, Wacky Witch and Dracula. Available in 4×8 photo card formats with distinct styles, Shutterflys unique Party Invitations ensure that youll have a haunted house full of ghouls at your gathering.
SAN FRANCISCO — Sharper Image Corporation (Pink Sheets:SHARPQ) today announced that it has signed a new, expanded multiyear licensing agreement with MerchSource, LLC, (MerchSource) a leading manufacturer of unique electronic gifts and other items. John W. Spotts, Senior Vice-President, Brand Licensing for Sharper Image, said, MerchSource is off to a very good start and is a valued partner in the Sharper Image licensing program. The new categories now under license are a close fit for the brand and MerchSource is an ideal partner to execute them. Mike Roberts, Partner and Co-Founder of MerchSource, said, We have had tremendous success with The Sharper Image license since signing our first agreement, and our retailers value the brand and want to see more quality products under The Sharper Image name. We look forward to the success of these new categories that are closely aligned with The Sharper Image brand equity.

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Business Editors/Internet Writers eframes.com, the worlds first online interactive photo framing service, and MyFamily.com, Inc., the leading destination connecting families and generations on the Web, today announced an agreement that will enable users of MyFamily.com to purchase framed photos or photo merchandise using photos uploaded to their private MyFamily.com site.
Industry Sales Up 19% in April; Growth in Online Ordering with Mail Delivery Continues to Outpace Kiosk Processing ATLANTA, July 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — myPhotopipe.com, Inc. (Pink Sheets: MPPC), a web-based online provider of digital photo processing and related services, today announced that industry data released this week by PMA, a trade organization of photo manufacturers and retailers, reports that the number of prints made from digital photos continued to grow at double-digit percentage rates during April 2008. The report also shows that growth in online ordering with mail delivery again outpaced all other methods of ordering prints, including in-store kiosks and other retail models. According to the PMA report, the number of prints made from digital photos increased 19% in April 2008 versus prior-year levels, while online ordering with home delivery rose 37%. The share-of-market for online ordering with mail delivery grew to 16.5 percent, or about one out every six prints made from digital images. Kiosks were flat at 14.8%, the second consecutive month where they fell behind online.
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sept. 25, 1996–Storm Technology, Inc. today announced that their award-winning EasyPhoto software, which makes it as easy to use photos on a computer as it is to use text, will be included in Netscape Navigator Gold Personal Edition 3.0, a software package that gives people everything they need to create their own world wide web pages.As a result, adding personal photographs to world wide web sites will be even easier for everyday computer users.Were pleased to work with Netscape to make it easy for people at all levels of computer expertise to use photos on their web sites, said Bill Krause, president and CEO of Storm Technology. Adding photographs to web pages is a fundamental way to make the sites more interesting, fun and impactful. Weve learned from our customers that sharing photos of friends and family via personal web sites is one of the most exciting uses of the web, so its great that Netscape is offering EasyPhoto software as an easy way to achieve this in Netscape Navigator Gold Personal Edition.

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* David Cameron Executive VP Benfield Group Minneapolis * David Duffy Managing Director Guy Carpenter New York * Thomas Johnson Managing Director Guy Carpenter Morristown, N.J.
A house in Hampstead that has hidden its north London origins behind a new Japanese personality, has just come on the market. Two adjoining houses in Fitzjohns Avenue were replanned and redesigned with specially selected materials. A stream runs along the full length of the properties (which are reached by means of a slatted bridge) and a sunken Japanese garden is filled with pebbles, ferns and bamboo. One of the houses only is for sale at an asking price of pounds 435,000 through Goldschmidt Howland (0171-435 4404). The main bedroom has a low-level custom-made Japanese platform bed and sliding shoji cupboards made from yellow rice paper. Housebuilders have just had their busiest month for two years and the prospects look good, according to the latest report for the House Builders Federation. New homes have increased their market share to almost 13 per cent from the 10 per cent at which they had been stuck since 1988. John Stewart, an independent housing economist and author of the report, says they are managing to fill a gap in the market because of sensitive prices and attractive marketing. “When I did some research with the Halifax we found a lack of confidence among intending homebuyers: they were not sure they would be able to sell their present homes. In buying a new home the hassle-free factor is very important,” he said. This bears out evidence from builders such as Barratt of a new breed of buyer at the top end of the market who, frustrated by the lack of good property available, is turning to developers for the first time. The success of Barratts award-winning development, Lakeside Grange, in Weybridge, Surrey, looks like being matched by its latest enterprise on the River Thames at Chiswick. At the recent opening of Royal Thames Crescent, all but three of the 19 five-bedroom houses and 13 two-bedroom apartments, with prices ranging up to pounds 600,000, have been sold.
539-541 Merrimac St., Oakland * April 1999 — Daulet Bey buys a one-third interest in the duplex from Gregory W. Bloom for $135,000, according to property records. * April 1999 — Daulet Bey takes out a $101,250 loan from Evergreen Moneysource Mortgage. * November,1999 — Daulet Bey takes out another $27,000 loan on the property from Evergreen. * December 1999 — Daulet Bey gives the property to Madeeah Bey for free.

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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.
H UNTING As a human activity, hunting is magnified in its significance by a deceptively simple feature: the evasiveness or resistance exhibited routinely by prey. Because of the behavioral challenges that it presents, hunting has had far-reaching consequences for key aspects of human social, psychological, and cultural life. Since the mid-1960s, for example, anthropologists have argued that hunting may have been a powerful and fundamental force shaping the very nature of cooperation and sharing among early humans.One such claim involves what the behavioral ecologist Bruce Winterhalder calls the risk reduction hypothesis. The failure rate of hunters is notoriously high. Even among experienced, highly skilled subsistence hunters who pursue big game animals, any one hunt is much more likely to result in failure than in success. Studying the Hadza of Tanzania in 1993, the anthropologist Kristen Hawkes reported that when hunting big game, Hadza men failed to make a kill 97 of every 100 days that they hunted. When a large game animal is killed, it often represents a windfall in excess of what any one hunter and his or her immediate family can consume. These circumstances promote reciprocity and sharing among hunters. By sharing the meat provided by a successful kill, a hunter effectively buys insurance against failure in future hunts. When, in the future, he or she fails to kill prey, other successful hunters with whom meat has been shared previously will reciprocate and provide meat to the unsuccessful hunter. The science writer Matt Ridley argues that the cooperation and reciprocity associated with hunting may help constitute the basis of systems of moral and ethical culture. In short, hunting is an activity that promotes cooperation and sharing because it entails the pursuit of a highly valued resource, access to which is unpredictable and risky.
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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“From the beginning, Delta Dental has tried to get the message across that good oral health is an important part of overall health,” said Seitz. “Our goal has always been to improve oral health by making dental care more affordable to people throughout the state.” To help make his point about oral health and its importance, Seitz refers to statistics from the National Institute of Dental Research, which reveals that $1 spent on dental care now saves $4 in treatment costs later in an individuals life. Seitz also refers to research conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service which shows that dental and oral diseases that could have been prevented with proper dental care affect more than 50 percent of children in the U.S. The latter, he says, results in, among other things, missed school days–117,000 per 100,000 children, according to the Journal of Public Health. “Dental disease can keep a child from going to school and an adult away from work–just like other ailments have the potential to do,” said Seitz.
The CDHC program consists of four three-credit courses that are created in an asynchronous format that allows the learner to complete class-work at their convenience throughout a 17-week semester. The courses are offered during the fall and spring semesters and are arranged in a semi-sequential order allowing the learner to build upon previously learned principles. Completion of the program is at the convenience of the learner. A few examples of learning objectives achieved upon completion of the program include a) differentiate public health from private practice, b) conduct a community oral health needs assessment, c) identify potential funding sources for public health programming, and d) plan a community oral health program. For more information regarding the CDHC program, please contact the Health Sciences Division at (800) 422-NWTC, ext. 5543 or contact Donna Meves, flexible learning manager, (800) 422-NWTC, ext. 6872.

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On the other hand, even in our high-tech, information economy: In other words, the need for vocational training is greater than ever. But vocational education programs have been dismantled all over the country in the mistaken beliefs that such careers are in decline, dont pay well, are dirty, etc., and that college is the only route to a good living, a good goal for all kids, etc. Whats going to turn this around? We wrote last year (in issue #897) that what is needed are changes in perceptions, attitudes and expectations on the part of students, parents, teachers, media and public policy makers. Sounds like a tall order, but according to Forbes columnist Dan Seligman, the catalyst may have been put in motion: the ending of social promotion (the practice of automatically moving students to higher grades) plus the raising of standards (requiring high school students to pass tests of basic competency before they are allowed to graduate). The result of this double whammy, according to Seligman: hundreds of thousands of students not graduating from high school within the next few years. Vocational training is going to look a lot more attractive then.
Swedish online testing and certification solutions provider Enlight AB said on Thursday (27 May) that it had received an order for online testing systems from the Austrian vocational training provider Wirtschaftsforderungsinstitute (WIFI). Enlight is to supply a system for providing test for the European computer drivers license ECDL.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. — Large Screen, Enhanced Storage Capacity and Wired or Wireless Connectivity Display Digital Memories Anywhere in Your Home or Office The Wallflower 2 Networked Digital Picture Frame builds on our concept of combining digital technology with quality craftsmanship to take the sharing of digital memories to the next level, said Mitch Kahn, president of Wallflower Systems. The Wallflower 2s superior features, image quality and internet connectivity put it head-and-shoulders above the competition. Like previous Wallflower products, the Wallflower 2 is a finely crafted, wood and steel encased networked digital multimedia frame. Image, video and music files are transferred to the Wallflower 2 via a simple drag-and-drop operation in both the Windows XP and Mac OS X environments. A web-browser interface allows the user to change settings such as display order and display time as well as access more advanced features. Since the Wallflower 2 makes use of networking capabilities built-in to both Windows XP and OS X, no software installation is required on either platform. Files can also be loaded on to the Wallflower directly from digital cameras and USB memory card readers.
Feature Editors/Business Editors It often falls to Dad to prepare pictures from the digital camera for viewing by the whole family. This Fathers Day, make his job as easy as pressing a button.
Seven-inch digital picture frames were the most popular this Mothers Day, capturing almost 56 percent of the digital frame market in revenue and 73 percent in units. The average selling price (ASP) of a seven-inch frame dropped from $139 last Mothers Day to $81 this year. Overall ASP for digital picture frames went from $166 to $106. There were only 13 products on the market last year compared to the 70 this Mothers Day. Digital picture frames really came into their own around the holidays and are now gaining even more momentum as great gifts for Mom, said Liz Cutting, senior imaging analyst, The NPD Group. There are so many options now, incorporating video, audio, internal memory, and Wi-Fi capabilities; the possibilities for having pictures come to life are endless. This gives moms the opportunity to showcase a moving montage at work, at home, or on the go. Even as the digital camera market begins to slow, excitement surrounding image sharing, both electronic and printed, continues to grow. Point-and-shoot digital camera sales for the week leading up to Mothers Day increased six percent in units but declined five percent in dollars over the same time period in 2006. ASP dropped 11 percent year-over-year from $223 to $200.

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- 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 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.

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Clarion is coming out this fall with the AutoPC, which uses a Microsoft Windows operating system. Sony also is working on a similar PC.AutoPC combines with information, such as e-mail and travel directions. Voice commands eliminate having take ones eyes off the road.The Good Guys, a San Francisco-based CE chain, may be the first mass mer chant to offer the AutoPC.
RISK PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS Our fictitious business, Riverside Hardware Store, Inc. (RHS), owned several vehicles, including all of the business owners personal vehicles. Besides the personal cars, RHS also owned several pickup trucks. The owners insurance company wrote the coverage using the most restrictive covered auto description that was available. The restrictive coverage is shown on the Business Auto Policys declaration page as “specified autos only.” There was no premium difference between using the broadest description of covered autos and the most restrictive definitions of covered autos. Activating “any auto” is accomplished by putting the appropriate symbol on the declarations page.

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EDINBURGH, Scotland — Wolfson Microelectronics plc (LSE:WLF.L) is targeting the pocket multimedia market with a highly efficient stereo DAC with integrated 1W Class D stereo speaker driver and capless headphone output offering outstanding audio quality. The WM8956 offers many other features that help the designer reduce power consumption and system component count. The device itself replaces four discrete parts: speaker driver, audio DAC, headphone and microphone amplifiers. Low leakage, excellent PSRR and Wolfson pop and click suppression technology allow direct battery connection to the speaker supply. Flexible speaker boost settings allow speaker output power to be maximized while minimizing other analog supply currents. Unused functions can be disabled by using software control to save power. The WM8956 supports differential microphone and line inputs specifically for baseband processors in mobile phones as well as offering a flexible analog mixer for stereo and mono inputs and outputs for other applications. It also features built-in 3D audio enhancement.
HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 9, 1996–In a major technological leap forward, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today announced two key strategic partnerships that for the first time will bring arcade graphics and true high fidelity stereo to the home personal computer.This is a defining moment for the home PC, said Rod Schrock, vice president, Presario Business Unit, Compaq. Consumers today view the home PC as a powerful productivity and education tool. Compaq is taking giant steps forward to broaden the home PC appeal to consumers as the ultimate gaming and entertainment device. This demonstrates Compaqs commitment to lead the industry in bringing ground-breaking multimedia technologies to the consumer marketplace.Compaq and Harman Partner to Deliver World Class Audio

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- 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.

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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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Limousine has diverse meanings, from an inhabitant of the region around Limoges, once called Limousin, and which in the 18th century was looked at askance as home to “an old barbarous French, formerly brought into this country out of France”. The OED overlooks the limousine which was a cloak worn by the driver of a cart whose passenger section was shielded from the elements - hence the vehicle itself and all those gaudy, dark- windowed successors which could house nine cows.
Its not every day you see the pick-up variety of limousines. But according to Brad Hollar, president of Accente Limousines, theres a need for the 20-passenger vehicle with a bed in the back. We live in Oklahoma and half the people here have pick-up trucks, Hollar said of the $125 to $150 an hour ride. A company in California custom-made the $80,000 vehicle that Hollar claims is the only one of its kind in the Oklahoma City area. Weve only had it for about 60 days. And its leased out at least every Friday and Saturday night and often during the week.

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Number of Television Stations:
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Number of Radio Receivers:
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Number of Individuals with Computers:
150,000

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Number of Individuals with Internet Access:
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Nicosia: The director of the Cyprus immigration service was remanded in custody yesterday in a corruption scandal involving cash for visas on the eastern Mediterranean holiday island. The issue has cast a harsh spotlight on the immigration department, already notorious for its sometimes harsh treatment of foreigners caught on the wrong side of the law in Cyprus.
ELEVEN months of sun a year guarantee you a warm welcome to Cyprus. Wherever you are on the island, the deep blue waters of the Med are never more than a two-hour car ride away. The coastline, hugged by resorts and luxury hotels, is a mixture of sun-soaked glistening sands and rocky coves. Inland vineyards cling to hillsides along with citrus groves and banana plantations. Come spring, February to April, Cyprus bursts into bloom with a blaze of floral colour. It is also as great spot for bird watching.

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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.
Health is a measure of quality of life that is difficult to define and measure. In the 1940s, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. At the first International Conference on Health Promotion in Ottawa, Canada (1986), the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion built on the WHOs concept and further defined health as a resource for everyday life. a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capabilities. Good health enables one to function independently within a changing environment.
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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Within freight transport, railway transport rose substantially, while maritime transport dropped by a fifth. Transport of goods by railway surged by 14.9%, and the growth of road freight transport remained strong at 7%. The rapid expansion of land transport is explained by the robust domestic GDP growth and the high increase in harbour transport (10.6%). Roughly in the middle of 2006, the global growth of maritime transport eased off, which led to several quarterly decreases in the volume of this form of transport, including the first quarter of 2007, when the volume of Slovenian maritime transport fell by 19.9%. Over the past three years, the volume of road freight transport enjoyed the highest growth (by more than 50%) within freight transport (railway transport rose by 13.8%), while harbour and maritime transport rose by over 30%. Road freight transport is the main transport activity within the transport, storage, and communications sector, which has also seen the biggest expansion in the last few years. In 2006, the three main transport activities within the transport, storage, and communications sector were road freight transport, which employed 35.8% of workers in this sector, railway transport (15.2%), and the shipping industry (6.6%; both companies and sole proprietors are included, and the latter are also counted as employees). The corresponding shares of value added generated in these three branches are 23.3%, 12.0%, and 6.3%. Looking at the structure of workers employed in transport activities within the sector in 2003-2006, the highest increase of 3.2 p.p. was recorded in the share of road freight transport, while the shares of railway transport and shipping declined by 1.3 p.p. and 2.2 p.p., respectively (a similar direction and intensity of changes was also observed in the structure of value added; see graph). The number of employees in the transport segment of the transport, storage, and communications sector rose by 2,053 to 39,028. In 2006, road freight transport employed 18,807 workers, 2,425 more than in 2003. The number of workers in the forwarding industry fell by 950 to 3,445, while the number of railway workers declined by 326 to 7,985. The decline in the volume of the forwarding industry was largely caused by Slovenias entry to the EU. Data regarding both the volume of transport and the size of the activity are unfavourable in terms of sustainable development, since cargo is still largely being moved from railways to roads, rather than the other way around.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — An investigation of cleaning crews working at a northern Michigan resort has led to federal fraud and tax charges being filed against three top officials at a nationwide janitorial service and the arrest of more than 200 illegal immigrants around the country, government officials said. The detainees — mostly Mexican nationals — who were rounded up early Thursday were working as janitors for Rosenbaum-Cunningham International Inc., or RCI, a Florida-based cleaning contractor. “This is not a case of bad bookkeeping or skirting the rules,” said Brian M. Moskowitz, special agent in charge of the Detroit office of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “It involved flagrant criminal behavior.”

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We visited two public courses and one private club in the Northeast this summer to see what everyday golfers were wearing. Of the 233 players we saw, 160 (69 percent) were wearing the predictable golf outfit of khaki shorts/pants, collared shirts (conservative in color and patterns) tucked in and baseball caps. Heres what else we saw:
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Most of those loans — 1,1 23 — came under the SBAs 7(a) Loan Guaranty Program, in which a bank or financial institution makes the loan. The SBA guarantees 85 percent of any loan under $150,000, and 75 percent of any loan up to $1 million. The top bank in South Florida making such loans? Surprisingly enough, out-of-state banking behemoth Bank of America. It issued 653 loans totaling $22.8 million. Altogether, the SBAs South Florida office is now the third most active among 70 offices nationwide.
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Real estate Kevin Swift, Re/Max Realtor, received the 2001 Growth and Achievement Award from Re/Max Associates of Topeka. Swift received the award for his outstanding increase in business in 2001. He also received the 100 Percent Club award from Re/Max International, given to a select group of high-producing Re/Max sales associates.
Del Carter and J.A. Cordts have formed the Carter-Cordts Real Estate Agency with offices in Topeka and Overbrook. Their emphasis will be small town and rural areas of the Osage, Douglas, Franklin and southern Shawnee counties. The agency will also serve the Topeka and Lawrence markets. Cordts, president of First Security Bank of Overbrook, has recently completed his real estate license requirements. He and his wife, Liz, have two sons.

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Finding financing for a small business depends on whether it is just starting out, being acquired or expanding. Entrepreneurs starting a business should use either home equity loans or credit cards to finance initial expenses before they try going to a bank to seek an SBA-approved loan, said Becky Fuller of Radiant Financial Services Inc., a Colorado Springs small-business- financing brokerage and consulting firm. “A lot of startup businesses are financed with home equity loans because they generally are cheaper than other forms of financing,” Fuller said.

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There is an increasing awareness of the real estate industrys complexity and its multifaceted role in the market. Of particular importance is a new understanding regarding the extent to which human capital is necessary to maintain the performance of the investment. Property and asset management are only now being appreciated as vital functions for maintaining and enhancing property value. Real estate is viewed as having investment and operating characteristics which renders it both an asset class within the investment world and a distinct business area within the real economy.(1) Consequently, the role of the asset manager is being redefined with a broader scope. To some extent, this is the result of an emphasis on strategic planning, market acceptance and long-term growth for value enhancement.This article identifies the intangible business component of real estate investing, assesses its importance and presents evidence of how it is priced in the market. Commercial real estate markets are examined along with how they are interrelated, and a static economic model, devised by DiPasquali and Wheaton, illustrates how markets reach equilibrium and the implicity of owner involvement and business expertise. The model demonstrates graphically where and how business management can affect investment performance of the asset and the implications on market equilibrium. Also the article discusses the changing role of real estate management and how value can be maintained and even added through this property function, along with evidence of pricing these intangible business assets in the secondary real estate market. Operating parallels are drawn between real estate and other companies using data from real estate investment trusts (REITs) and publicly-traded real estate companies (RECs).
Real estate Kevin Swift, Re/Max Realtor, received the 2001 Growth and Achievement Award from Re/Max Associates of Topeka. Swift received the award for his outstanding increase in business in 2001. He also received the 100 Percent Club award from Re/Max International, given to a select group of high-producing Re/Max sales associates.
Buying and selling business property the smart way IN THE LIFE OF A BUSINESS, opportunities to own real estate often arise. A companys management may consider relocating to a facility better suited to its current operations. Or perhaps the companys lease contains an option to buy its existing space. Of course, there are also pitfalls. The typical business owner or manager has little direct experience with real estate investing. Past appreciation is no guarantee of what the future may bring. Gluts of office and industrial space impact values severely. Unanticipated risks accompany the dollar savings.

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We are smack dab in the middle of a revolution. Not long ago flashlights were big things with batteries that always died right when you wanted to see something. Today you can carry dazzling hands-full of lumens in a few ounces of aluminum or polymer and know that when you push the button there will be light. I guess we owe it all to the invention of the 3-volt lithium battery because thats what runs the world of flashlights these days. There is something for just about any need from 6-volt designs with either xenon and LED bulbs to 9- and 12-volt powerhouses might be more suitable for combat carbines. LEDs are wonderful things showing up now in numerous applications because of their extremely long battery life and bulbs rated for 100,000 hours of service. LEDs give a distinctly bluish light instead of the entire white light spectrum of the xenon bulb. For short, intermittent use the xenon may be best, but if youve got to burn it for long periods the life and low heat of the LED makes it more practical Digilights are sold directly to the consumer by phone or through their Web site.
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Sport Profile: Taekwondo Status for the 2000 Sydney Games: The U.S. team will be represented by a four-member Olympic squad: flyweight Kay Poe (under 107.6 pounds), welterweight Barbara Kunkel (125.5-147.4 pounds), featherweight Steven Lopez (127.7-149.6), and flyweight Juan Moreno (under 127.6). All four won their Olympic berths in Saturdays 2000 U.S. Olympic Team trials qualifying tournament. Only 100 athletes (52 men, 48 women) will compete in the 2000 Olympic Taekwondo Tournament and the United States is one of six countries that qualified the maximum of four athletes. Taekwondo will make its Olympic debut this summer in Sydney. At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the United States sent a team of four men and four women.
KURT CAYWOOD Jim Wooldridge coached mens basketball for four years at Louisiana Tech. Ever seen Louisiana Techs basketball court? On each side, in big, fat, blue letters, it says “Lady Techsters.”
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Business Editors State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) today announced that Sarath Sathkumara has joined its Active Emerging Markets portfolio management team as a senior portfolio manager. Sarath previously was a member of Federated Investors, Inc.s emerging markets group in New York.
Balloon Volleyball Human Knot This group challenge gets students talking and working together right away. All you need is a four-foot long piece of rope or cloth, knotted on each end, for each student. Give one rope to each student. Have students stand in a circle; guide each student to reach across the circle and randomly grab the free end of anothers rope. Make sure to really mix them up! Now the students must untangle the knot, not letting go of the ropes, by weaving themselves in, out, and around.
Beginning in 2001 James Naylor P.E., special projects manager at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, led the charge to modernize the bases ailing infrastructure with efficient, decentralized heating plants. The poor condition of the steam and condensate piping resulted in substantial energy loss, building damage, and a mounting deferred-maintenance liability. Within three years, new heating plants serving 125 buildings (3.5 million sq ft) had been installed and placed in operation. The central steam system was decommissioned, and measurement and verification (MV) confirms that the project saves more than $3.9 million/yr in costs for utilities and OM. Taking utility cost escalation into account, the total savings over the life of the project will exceed $120 million. The total ESPC cost, which MCB Quantico repays out of its utility budget as annual savings, is $31.5 million and includes construction as well as OM over the 23-year contract term.

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Of 79 men in whom clinical and laboratory examinations revealed no organic cause for their impotence; 20 men received testosterone, 21 received trazodone, 20 underwent hypnosis and 18 served as placebo controls. They were assessed by interview 4, 6 and 8 weeks after starting treatment: the patients reports were verified by interviewing their partners. Placebo men had a 39% improvement in sexual function v. rates of improvement in the testosterone, trazodone and hypnosis groups of 60%, 67% and 80%, respectively, none of which reached significance. COMMENT: Although the improvement was not statistically significant, probably because of the small numbers of subjects involved, the differences were wide, especially in comparison to placebo. Treatment with testosterone and trazodone could be used as an adjuvant therapy in nonorganic male sexual dysfunction, and hypnosis appeared to be the most superior to placebo. A more effective treatment may be obtained by combining these therapeutic modalities. Hypnosis, as I have noted before, continues to be markedly underused, and has great potential to engage and harness the inner pharmacy within each patient.

Hypnotherapy is the therapeutic use of hypnosis. In hypnotherapy, hypnosis is used by psychotherapists to modify a patients behavior. According to the American Association of Professional Hypnotherapists, there is a 75-90% chance of effectively changing behavior with hypnotherapy. Once the patient has seen a hypnotherapist, self-hypnosis can be learned, and is sometimes recommended as part of the treatment plan. Self-hypnosis involves a patient using relaxation techniques and specific signals to clear his mind of extraneous thoughts and sensations.

Preparation

Hypnotherapy requires only that the patient desire to change a certain type of behavior. The hypnotherapist usually prepares for the sessions by asking the subject to stare at an object, suggesting, in a soothing voice, that the eyelids are becoming heavy, that the subject relax, and that he is becoming hypnotized. Then, the hypnotherapist conveys to the subject that it will be effortless to follow the hypnotherapists suggestions

Aftercare

Coming out of the hypnotic state is as simple as entering it. Waking from the hypnotic state slowly is preferable for optimal results. After hypnosis, subjects report changes in bodily sensations and describe an awareness of having gone into an altered state of mind.

Risks

Because hypnosis can sometimes completely remove or distract people from feeling pain, it is important that a doctor, or other appropriate medical specialist, assess the underlying medical or psychological condition. This assessment is important because, when using hypnosis to reduce pain or other physical symptoms, the pain may be alerting the patient to a problem that needs some other form of medical or psychological treatment. As an example, a brain tumor might be causing chronic headaches, and require immediate treatment.

Normal results

Family doctors have begun using hypnosis to treat psychosomatic illness, control appetite, and reduce the need for medication. Because of the utility of using hypnosis to reduce the sensation of pain, it can make it possible for physicians to lower dosages of pain medication in cases of chronic illness. Because hypnosis is actually an intense state of concentration, physicians have now accepted the fact that patients can regulate their own heart rate, circulation, temperature, muscle tension, and other body functions, if necessary.

Abnormal results

Hypnotherapy requires that the patient desire to change a certain type of behavior. Success is greater the more committed the subject is to change. If the patient is reluctant, hypnotherapy may be unsuccessful.

Key Terms

Anesthesia

The absence of normal sensation, especially sensitivity to pain as induced by an anesthetic substance, or by hypnosis. May be induced for medical or surgical purposes topically, locally, regionally, or generally.

Hypnotherapist

A professional who uses hypnosis as an adjunct to other techniques in psychotherapy

Hypnosis is a medium or modality through which you may become more alert to your own thoughts and feelings. But its not all that different from being absorbed in thought, or reading a book. With hypnosis, you are far more open to suggestion, at least, to suggestions compatible with what you are motivated to achieve. It is a form of intense receptive concentration. Accordingly, hypnosis often is used to modify behavior and overcome phobias and bad habits-it can help you make changes that youve been unable to make otherwise. Questions notwithstanding, hypnosis seems to be an effective modality for many people. In fact, a National Institutes of Health (NIH) panel has endorsed its use for the relief of various types of chronic pain. As a relaxation technique, hypnosis can help reduce your stress. Its also used to relieve phobias, lessen anxiety, break addictions and to ease symptoms of conditions such as asthma or allergy. Using hypnosis can help patients control nausea and vomiting from cancer medications and morning sickness, reduce bleeding during surgery, steady the heartbeat and bring down blood pressure.

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After the robust growth in 2006, construction activity posted even higher growth rates in 2007. The value of construction put in place surged by 18.5% over 2006. Activity in civil engineering increased by 24.7% as a result of the construction of transport infrastructure. The construction of buildings grew by 15.5%; within that, non-residential construction was up 20.2%, whereas activity in residential construction decreased by 0.9%. Based on detailed data on issued building permits, the vigorous construction of hotels appears to have continued last year, probably along with the construction of wholesale and retail trade buildings. In interpreting the figure on the value of residential construction put in place we should bear in mind that these figures exclude the activity of smaller firms (see the note under the table), where the construction of buildings is the main activity. Stronger growth was partly linked to favourable weather conditions, especially in the first half of the year. This is corroborated by the business trends regarding the limiting factors in construction. The share of firms that reported bad weather conditions as a limiting factor was much lower in the first half of 2007 than in the previous year. The weather was also more propitious than the year before in the third quarter, but it was less favourable in the fourth quarter, which affected growth in the latter part of the year. The growth in the number of employees increased further last year. In 2007 the number of people employed in the construction sector was 11.3% higher, on average, than in 2006. The number of workers by activity rose particularly in building completion; in the latter part of the year it also increased in general construction. In terms of employee status, higher growth rates were recorded in the number of sole proprietors and their employees.

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Photographic Rockhound Are you looking for new subject matter to widen your photographic skills? Maybe something that has endless possibilities? If so, try the unlimited source of beauty found in rock slabs. Here you will find pattern, color and texture that can be photographed in a variety of ways with results that sometimes come out looking as abstract as a modern painting.
PhotographOne of the first researchers to produce photographic images using silver halide chemistry was Schultze. As early as 1727, he formed metallic silver images by first reacting solutions of silver nitrate and white chalk and then exposing these solutions to light through stencils. Schultzes work was improved upon through the efforts of Louis Jacques Mand#xE9; Daguerre who, in 1837, developed a process for printing images on a silver coated copper plate. This type of printed image, called a daguerreotype in honor of its primary inventor, is made by polishing and cleaning a silver-coated copper plate and then reacting the silver coating with iodine vapors to form light-sensitive silver iodide. The silver iodide coated plate is then exposed to light through the optics of a camera that projects and focuses an image on the plate. In the ensuing reaction, the silver ions are reduced to silver metal. Finally, the plate is treated with mercury to produce an amalgam. In this type of print, the areas of the plate exposed to light appear white and the unexposed areas remain dark. The problem with this method was that it required long exposure times because the intensity of the image depends solely on the strength of the light forming the image.
To come up with a different image no matter what it takes For the last twenty years, Milian has been bringing that edgy spirit of innovation to sports photography as a staff photographer at Sports Illustrated. He has mounted a remote-controlled camera on the front of a kayak-, dangled from helicopters, and spent a week in the Colombian jungle photographing a boxing dynasty. All the while, though, his work remained grounded in the basics of lighting and composition. He does mostly indoor work for SI, and his photos inevitably capture the defining moment of the action with studio-like quality and precision. Consider his preparation for a basketball game at Madison Square Garden: he arrives at one in the afternoon - five cases of equipment in tow - for a 7 Pm. tip-off. Depending on what hes after, he may set up eight or more cameras - on the catwalk, mounted behind the backboard glass, in the stands, and on the floor. Each is synchronized with his hand-held camera via a Flash Wizard, a radio-controlled device that allows him to get the same shot from multiple angles. Next, a set of strobe lights is set tip in each corner of the court, also synchronized like the cameras. most of srs indoor jobs are shot using strobes rather than natural light. They provide an intense, even light that allows Milian to use fine-grained film and produce higher quality images. The trade-off is that, while his newspaper counterparts using motor drives shoot five frames a second, Milian gets one image every three seconds. “It puts more of a premium on the focus of your assignment,” he says. “We cant just go in and fire away. We have to concentrate on getting the peak action on one shot.”

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- 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.
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VERDICT: “Our problem is we can fil every position with at least four outstanding players,” said Carlos Alberto Parreira, coach of the five-times winners. Some problem. Ronaldos fitness is scarce cause for worry with Ronaldinho, Kaka, Adriano (above) and Robinho as striking options. But Parreira, who won the cup at USA 94, is criticised for conservatism. And Brazil have only won once in Europe, in 1958.
Lifestyle Editors/Business Editors GREENSBORO, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sept. 2, 2003 Wrangler, the western wear American classic, took to the streets of Sturgis at this years Black Hills Motorcycle Rally. For the first time, the jean made specifically for riding extended its reach to members of the Harley Owners Group and other motorcycle aficionados. Anchoring the effort is the Horse or Hog ad campaign, which draws the connection between equine enthusiasts and biker devotees.
In an era of advanced technology, U.S. troops may find that four-legged
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Afghanistan. Like the Civil War soldiers who fought before them, todays
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The main parties last week published their manifestos. We asked our panel what they thought. Robert Fagan, 75, retired engineering manager, Airdrie “The SNP want to scrap Trident, but I am definitely not for an anti-nuclear line. The Liberal Democrats are talking about building new schools, but where are they going to put them? The Conservatives want to put money into mental health which is good, but I think they will spend it wrongly.” Jaqueline Berry, 22, recruitment consultant, Aberdeen “I agree with Labours plans to raise the school leaving age. But I think it is a bit contradictory for them to say we need a new Forth crossing and then talk about carbon emissions. The SNP manifesto proposals sound costly. I still do not think there is a party for me.”
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IN THIS 1928 ACCOUNT, THE AUTHOR DESCRIBES WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO CROSS THE COUNTRY IN FORDS, FOKKERS, AND TRAINS BY ARTHUR PHILLIPS In this story however I shall attempt to set forth what happens when air transport operators are faced with bad weather - this particular weather being some of the worst encountered for many years in the Southwest. The mountain and desert regions of that ordinarily arid expanse were assaulted by nearly a week of torrential rains, falling to the accompaniment of howling winds and great crashes of thunder. During these stormy days, bridges were washed out and highways flooded, halting motor traffic. The Santa Fe Railroad suffered a serious wash-out on its main line, and had to reroute its trains over the Southern Pacific tracks which for many miles were under water. Crack limiteds were running as much as 30-hrs late. Telephone and telegraphic communication was seriously impaired. This, of course, was a most unusual situation but, nevertheless, it existed. You have seen how motor and rail traffic was obstructed; while the airplanes - but thats getting ahead of the story.
Air Travelers Tech Perspective If you count yourself among the ranks that racks up more frequent flyer miles than you know what to do with, chances are youre anxiously waiting for the day that reasonably priced, always-on Internet connectivity becomes a reality — both on the ground and in the air. Weve asked a leading expert on travel and air transport to help us provide perspective on the present and future outlook for airport and in-flight technology. Here are highlights of our conversation with Aram Gesar, Editor of AirGuide Magazine and AirGuideOnline. Unless business takes you to small markets or youre a member of an airline airport club, youre probably still in search of Wi-Fi nirvana. Large airports have been slow to establish wireless networks because of their size, but smaller airports are offering free Wi-Fi to attract business travelers, says Aram Gesar. Check out Wififreespot.com for a list of all the airports offering free wireless access. At the larger airports there are often a variety day pass and one-time use options available ranging from $5 to $15. Aram suggests Wi-fihotspotlist.com to locate hotspots in major metro areas. Looking to the future, Gesar says, we can expect to see technology in airports to mirror what frequent flyers use at the office and home, but this will be a slow evolution based on customer feedback and demand.
Apr 2, 2007 Preview: Business Travel Show 2007 in London The size of the new venue is demonstrative of the growing success the shows have enjoyed since they began. The floor space at Earls Court is almost double that of Olympia National Hall, where the Business Travel Show has been held for the past six years and the Travel Technology Show since its first year, 2004. All 17,000 sq m (55,774 sq ft) are packed with stands from leading companies in the industry, with some 70 new exhibitors at the Business Travel Show and 35 at the Travel Technology Show. The Advice Centre and oh-so-topical Carbon Offset Zone greet you as you enter the Business Travel Show. Visit the former to get independent advice from the ITM (Institute of Travel Management) on buying and booking business travel, and the latter for the latest news on environmental issues and how to offset not only your companys emissions, but your journey to the exhibition as well.

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Lawyer to Athletes, Entertainers and Executives to Head White Collar Criminal Defense Practice WASHINGTON — Sutherland Asbill Brennan LLP announces that prominent trial attorney Billy Martin has joined the firm. Lawyer to corporate executives, professional athletes, entertainers, politicians, and local and foreign governments, Mr. Martin will head Sutherlands white collar criminal defense practice. A former federal prosecutor and senior official at the Department of Justice who has been in private practice since 1990, Mr. Martin is best known for representing high-profile clients in a wide range of matters. This includes defending former Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell in his highly- publicized public corruption trial and basketball player Jayson Williams in an alleged manslaughter case. On the civil side, Mr. Martin has represented large corporations in complex class actions and other civil trials. Mr. Martin has also handled cases for other athletes, including then Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson, former Washington Wizards Juwan Howard and Rod Strickland, and boxer Riddick Bowe. Mr. Martin represented Monica Lewinsky and her mother, Marcia Lewis, as well as the parents of murdered Washington intern Chandra Levy. Currently, Mr. Martin represents actor Wesley Snipes, who is under criminal indictment for tax fraud.
New specialty area to combine with civil litigation section Sadows reputation precedes him as an attorney and credible media source for white-collar and high-profile criminal defense matters on a local and national scale. Notable cases in which Sadow has played an integral part include a nightclub shooting following the Super Bowl in Atlanta that allegedly involved Baltimore Ravens player Ray Lewis, and racketeering cases against former Atlanta mayor Bill Campbell and the former owner of the Gold Club, a since closed Atlanta night spot that catered to high-profile athletes and celebrities. Sadow is currently a member of the defense team for rapper T.I., who has generated national attention after being charged in federal court with weapons possession. According to managing partner Scott Schulten, This new alliance gives SWT the defense capability usually associated with a large law firm, uniquely combined with the cost-efficiency, versatility and trial-tested know-how of a true litigation firm. To us, this means big firm quality representation delivered by a boutique firm.
Attorneys who knew criminal defense giant Fred Warren Bennett say he was a tenacious advocate whose work will continue to impact Maryland law. Bennett, 65, was killed in a car crash last Sunday. During his career, Bennett established himself as the go-to Maryland lawyer for major criminal cases, especially capital cases and post-conviction appeals, say those who worked with, for or against him.

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SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 10, 1996–FORCE COMPUTERS Inc. will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, July 17 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. for high-tech positions.The company has many positions available in hardware and software engineering, product marketing, MIS, quality assurance, SAP, production, materials, manufacturing engineering and technical support. Anyone interested in attending this open house should bring two copies of his/her resume to the open house.FORCE COMPUTERS Inc. is the leading independent designer and manufacturer of systems and boards for embedded applications. The company is ISO 9001 certified with over 14 years of experience delivering embedded solutions based on SPARC, Intel, PowerPC and 680×0 technology to customers throughout the world. FORCE corporate headquarters are in San Jose. European headquarters are located in Munich, Germany and Japanese headquarters are located in Tokyo, Japan. Sales, service and support are provided on a worldwide basis via direct offices and through a network of distributors and representatives.
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There were 45 attendees including agents from Prudential Greater Topeka REALTORS, Topeka, Manhattan, Salina and Overland Park. Janice Price, of Munster, Ind., was the trainer for Prudentials University on Tour.
Marilyn Willms Marilyn Willms — has joined the Tom Lane Team as a Realtor associate, along with Tom Lane, Sharon Markley, Michele Loeffler, Wayne Wischropp and John Lane at Realty Executives of Topeka.
Scott Burnett, licensed partner, Realtor and office administrator for the Jerry Long Real Estate Group at RE/MAX Associates of Topeka, has earned the nationally recognized e-PRO certification, a designation that is held by less than 1 percent of real estate agents nationwide. Burnett joined the Jerry Long Real Estate Group in March 1999. His primary responsibilities are general office management and client care, coordination of property showings, maintenance of current listing inventory, contracts pending and closing activities. Burnett is also actively involved in the creation of marketing and promotional materials. He attended Penn Valley Community College in Kansas City, Mo., and the University of Missouri-Columbia.

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Clear Vision Club (CVC) claims to be a consumer advocate to the LASIK consumer. According to the organization, it aims to educate, motivate and promote LASIK surgery through a free membership (based on candidacy criteria), an informative Web site and backend educational e-mails, which the consumer has requested. CVCs eBay page explains its screening criteria and claims to have leads for all areas of the country. The cost? Fifty dollars, although bidding for the item was closed at the time of publication. The page is available on eBay for a limited time only, so if you or a colleague are interested in looking into this, you might have to search the eBay Web site a bit to find this and/or similar offers.
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.
The cornea is the main refracting element of the optical system of the human eye, and small changes in the anterior curvature will produce relatively large changes in the patients overall refraction.(4) The term keratomileusis refers to refractive keratoplasty techniques that combine a lamellar (ie, horizontal, platelike) resection of the cornea performed to change the corneal radius of curvature with a microkeratome (ie, a knife that is used for incising the cornea) or other instrument and cryolathe, microkeratome excision, or excimer laser ablation.(5) Refractive corneal surgery is a cornerstone for invasive vision correction from which subsequent surgical techniques and innovations are evolving. The LASIK procedure uses the excimer laser for photoablation of the corneal stromal bed to alter the corneal curvature, bending admitted light onto the retina and generating a refractive change. The reported benefits of the procedure are rapidly improved visual acuity and minimal postoperative recovery. The LASIK procedure leaves the corneal surface nearly intact, resulting in minimal healing from the excimer laser light sculpting of the cornea.(6) The LASIK procedure is an effective outpatient procedure that is suitable not only for patients with strong lens prescriptions but also for patients with moderate to weaker prescriptions. Approximately 62 million people in the United States are myopic (ie, nearsighted) and require eyeglasses or contact lenses for vision correction.(7) There is a greater number of the population who are farsighted, have astigmatism, or have a combination of astigmatism with either farsightedness or nearsightednes.(8) In 1998, approximately 420,000 LASIK procedures were performed in the United States. This number was almost double the number of LASIK procedures performed in 1997.(9) Two million people throughout the world have benefited from the LASIK procedure.(10)

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$41 Million in Billing in Question In 1998, Robert Smith, the owner of Accident Injury Pain Center, Inc. (A I) in Dallas, Texas, appointed Dr. Rhudy as chief of staff and “compliance officer” of A I. Accident and Injury is a chain of health care facilities specializing in personal injury with 16 offices in Dallas, San Antonio and Houston, all overseen by Rhudy and another doctor. Robert Smith also appointed Dr. Rhudy as compliance officer for North Texas MRI, White Rock MRI, and Rehab 2112. Late in 2001, Allstate Insurance Company and its related companies filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court, claiming that A I (and its related companies) illegally billed Allstate for various patient services. Allstate amended the complaint on Jan. 14, 2003, charging AI, its related entities and various chiropractors, osteopaths and medical doctors with violations of “numerous provisions of the Texas Occupations Code,” common-law fraud, common-law conspiracy and unjust enrichment.7 Named in the lawsuit were A I, Robert Smith, Thomas Rhudy, DC; nine associated companies; three medical doctors; 13 chiropractors; two osteopaths; and a pharmacy.
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — Aetna (NYSE: AET) announced today that it has reached agreement with American Specialty Health (ASH) to manage chiropractic benefits for Aetna HMO members in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The contract took effect May 1. As a result of this agreement, Aetna HMO members can receive covered in-network chiropractic services from more than 1,500 providers who are contracted with ASH. That represents an increase of more than 200 providers from the number contracted with Aetna. ASH will be responsible for provider credentialing, utilization management and claims processing for members with chiropractic benefits. American Specialty Health is proud to administer chiropractic benefits to Aetna members throughout this region, said ASH Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer George DeVries. We believe chiropractic care is a necessary complement to the services already provided by Aetna to its members.
DALLAS, TX - At the annual ACA House of Delegates meeting on September 25, 2002, Parker College of Chiropractic student Janelle Whitehead was named national chairperson of the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA). Her task is to oversee the SACA at chiropractic colleges in the U.S. and Canada. “Through chiropractic, I have the priceless gift of optimal health and a life of opportunities,” explained Ms. Whitehead. “Giving back to the chiropractic profession is the least I can do for this special gift.” Mr. Whiteheads life motto is expressed by the words of Reverend W.A. Nance: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

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Monday May 5, 2003 will go down in history as a day to remember in employment law. It was the day the long-debated amendments to the Health Safety in Employment Act finally came into effect. Why is this new legislation so important? The term “workplace stress” took on a whole new significance, with new obligations for employers, and potentially serious financial consequences for those who ignore them. Workplace stress is no longer simply a sad fact of life. It is now an officially recognised and legislated “workplace hazard”, with the amendments extending the definitions of “harm” and “hazard” to include physical and mental harm caused by work-related stress. A cursory reading of the new legislation might be enough to instantly treble employers workplace stress, but a deeper understanding goes some way to restoring mental equilibrium. The Occupational Safety and Health booklet, Healthy work, Managing Stress in the Workplace, tells employers that “there is only a requirement to manage work stressors or the individuals stressed situation where you can be reasonably expected to know about the stress. Even then the obligation is only to do what is reasonably practicable in the circumstances.”
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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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. — Aetna (NYSE: AET) announced today that it has reached agreement with American Specialty Health (ASH) to manage chiropractic benefits for Aetna HMO members in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The contract took effect May 1. As a result of this agreement, Aetna HMO members can receive covered in-network chiropractic services from more than 1,500 providers who are contracted with ASH. That represents an increase of more than 200 providers from the number contracted with Aetna. ASH will be responsible for provider credentialing, utilization management and claims processing for members with chiropractic benefits. American Specialty Health is proud to administer chiropractic benefits to Aetna members throughout this region, said ASH Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer George DeVries. We believe chiropractic care is a necessary complement to the services already provided by Aetna to its members.
DALLAS, TX - At the annual ACA House of Delegates meeting on September 25, 2002, Parker College of Chiropractic student Janelle Whitehead was named national chairperson of the Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA). Her task is to oversee the SACA at chiropractic colleges in the U.S. and Canada. “Through chiropractic, I have the priceless gift of optimal health and a life of opportunities,” explained Ms. Whitehead. “Giving back to the chiropractic profession is the least I can do for this special gift.” Mr. Whiteheads life motto is expressed by the words of Reverend W.A. Nance: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
Dr. Donovan, who served previously on the Parker board, has practiced chiropractic for more than 50 years and is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, International Chiropractors Association and the Chiropractic Knights of the Round Table. Dr. Fisher, a chiropractic patient and supporter, redesigned her medical practice to focus on wellness and healthy lifestyle changes. Nguyen has 20 years of experience in health care, and serves as president and chief executive officer of Xactimed, a Dallas firm offering Web-based revenue cycle solutions and outsourcing services to the health care industry.

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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.
Monday May 5, 2003 will go down in history as a day to remember in employment law. It was the day the long-debated amendments to the Health Safety in Employment Act finally came into effect. Why is this new legislation so important? The term “workplace stress” took on a whole new significance, with new obligations for employers, and potentially serious financial consequences for those who ignore them. Workplace stress is no longer simply a sad fact of life. It is now an officially recognised and legislated “workplace hazard”, with the amendments extending the definitions of “harm” and “hazard” to include physical and mental harm caused by work-related stress. A cursory reading of the new legislation might be enough to instantly treble employers workplace stress, but a deeper understanding goes some way to restoring mental equilibrium. The Occupational Safety and Health booklet, Healthy work, Managing Stress in the Workplace, tells employers that “there is only a requirement to manage work stressors or the individuals stressed situation where you can be reasonably expected to know about the stress. Even then the obligation is only to do what is reasonably practicable in the circumstances.”

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Terry Simnitt Terry Simnitt has joined Coldwell Banker Griffith Blair, Realtors. He will be active in real estate auction and residential sales with his wife, Ruth, who also is an associate at Coldwell Banker Griffith Blair.
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Thirteen months after its ergonomics rule was rescinded by the U.S. Congress, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a plan to release voluntary, industry-targeted ergonomics guidelines for some industries this year. OSHA has not yet said which industries it will develop guidelines for. While the guidelines will be voluntary, OSHA says it will take enforcement actions against industries with high injury rates. OSHA also said it will have special ergonomics inspection teams that will work with Department of Labor attorneys.
PRESIDENT BUSH signed a resolution repealing OSHAs ergonomics rules on March 20, 2001. On March 8, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution of disapproval of OSHAs final ergonomics rule by a vote of 223 to 206. Two days earlier, the Senate had passed the same resolution 56 to 44. Voting in both houses ran closely along party lines. Sixteen Democrats in the House joined all but 13 Republicans in voting for passage. In the Senate, six Democrats joined all 50 Republicans in voting to approve the resolution.

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No Fences Land Company, Inc., Participating with Cabelas Trophy Properties, Specializes in Recreational Properties for the Devoted Outdoorsman Mr. Pettigrew has spent his life hunting, fishing, and enjoying all the outdoors has to offer. He also has an extensive background in real estate and land development. When he heard Cabelas, The Worlds Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear, had a division of their organization dedicated to farm and ranch real estate, he knew he had found his dream career. With No Fences, he is not only able to continue the outdoor life that he loves, but he can now share that love and enthusiasm with others who are looking for recreational properties. And to top it off, he has the strong Cabelas Trophy Properties brand behind him. I am so excited about the opportunity of helping people fulfill their dream of the perfect recreational get-away property. I cant imagine a more fulfilling career for me, said Mr. Pettigrew.
Simply being here, at the bottom of the driveway, just beyond the verge of the property line, feels like a trespass of some kind. This is not just private property. It is the property of the most private man in America, perhaps the last private person in America. The silence surrounding this place is not just any silence. It is the work of a lifetime. It is the work of renunciation and determination and expensive litigation. It is a silence of self-exile, cunning and contemplation. In its own powerful, invisible way, the silence is in itself an eloquent work of art. It is the Great Wall of Silence that J D Salinger has built around himself. It is not a passive silence; its a palpable, provocative silence. Its the kind of silence people make pilgrimages to witness, to challenge. Its a silence we both respect and resent, a lure and a reproof. Something draws us to it, makes us interrogate it, test it. Theres a line in Mao II, Don DeLillos novel about a Salinger-like reclusive writer who wonders: Why are so many so obsessed with my invisibility, my hiddenness, my absence?
Actor Harrison Ford is drawing the line — right at his property - - against Wyoming efforts to thin the elk herd. Elk living near Fords ranch belong to the larger Fall Creek Herd, which numbers 5,100, exceeding the states population objective of 4,400 animals. Ford has created a private elk refuge of sorts with elk summering on his property in South Park.

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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.
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.
10/14/2003nbsp;-nbsp;BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C. (AFPN)nbsp;–nbsp;The Air Forces warfighter corneal refractive surgery program expanded its services to include Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, or LASIK, for qualified people at its centers. Gen. T. Michael Moseley, Air Force vice chief of staff, approved a memorandum written by Lt. Gen. George Peach Taylor Jr., Air Force surgeon general, announcing the immediate start of the expanded program. (Because) glasses and contact lenses may be an operational disadvantage, PRK or LASIK may be performed to enhance performance and safety, and increase the readiness