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SEATTLE — Dr. Rhys Spoor, DDS, FAGD, an international expert in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, has been selected by his peers as one of the Top 10 Dentists for Cosmetic Dentistry in the Puget Sound region, as published in the January 2006 edition of Seattle magazine. The rankings are based on dentists who received the most votes. In addition, all dentists were verified as being in good standing with the Washington State Department of Health.
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Empire International and CLS Worldwide will continue to market their own
independent brands, but will utilize and share the operational efficiencies
of both companies. The combined organization will operate as GTS Holdings,
Inc., and will be based in Norwood, NJ. Mr. Seelinger, currently President
and Chief Executive Officer of Empire, will serve as CEO and Chairman of
GTS. Mr. Reitzenstein, President and Chief Operating Officer of CLS, will
continue in the same role for GTS.

Empire International, based in Norwood, NJ, is one of the industrys
leading companies, serving the travel needs of major corporations, both
domestically and internationally, through one of the largest worldwide
affiliate networks. Empires Global Network Partners enable Empire to
provide quality service in over 550 cities around the world. CLS, based
in Los Angeles, is widely recognized as the preeminent provider of
chauffeured transportation for the private aviation industry and 5-Star
hotel properties worldwide. Through the integration of existing resources
combined with the network of company-owned offices, GTS will be uniquely
qualified to provide a superior level of chauffeured transportation
services throughout the United States and will significantly broaden the
companys global capabilities.

“We are truly excited about this historic event for both of our companies,”
said Mr. Seelinger, the majority stockholder and Chairman of the new
company. Mr. Seelinger began his career with Empire in 1981 and has
received numerous industry and personal awards during his 24-year tenure.
“To my knowledge, this is the most significant transaction that the
industry has ever witnessed. We are harnessing the power of two of the
industrys most trusted brands, which will enable us to provide an
unprecedented level of service and geographical coverage to our customers.”

AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Commonwealth Worldwide Chauffeured Transportation has announced that it has been chosen by Virgin Atlantic to supply the airline with transport services for Upper Class passengers in New England as of 1 August 2008. Commonwealth Worldwide is one of nine companies providing chauffeuring services for the airline and has estimated that it will provide the service for around 5,000 customers yearly.

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The tool projects a visible line floor to ceiling. The Plumb Pyramid comes in a hardshell case and includes special glasses that enhance the visibility of the laser line. The unit runs up to 12 hours on two AA batteries.
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The giddiness and glee over heroin in Please Kill Me is replaced by a sense of small-time tragedy in But Beautiful, because the book takes place where both the pleasure and the pain are, because the book can orchestrate silence as well as noise. Writing on Chet Baker - once the ingenue of jazz, then its lizard-faced junkie poster boy - Dyer, seeking that place where all art begins, can make a complete fool of himself: He could only play with such tenderness because hed never known real tenderness in his life. And Dyer can get to places few writers on music know exist - He was the opposite of his friend Art, who put everything of himself into everything he played: Chet put nothing of himself into his music and thats what lent his playing his pathos. The music he played felt abandoned by him.His friend Art - Id read that passage four times before I caught the pun, which Dyer may never have placed there. But the book is so driven by its need to get close to the art that sparked it you can find the like of that phrase all across it, hidden on any given page. Here there is no scene, only a music that begins in solipsism and refuses it. In Please Kill Me there is not even isolation, at least until the last pages. And yet all you had to do to prove that there is an irreducible music at the core of the book that denies the reality of inner lives was to catch Nikes Search and Destroy commercial during the Olympics: a montage of violent sports images running over a twenty-three-year-old Stooges song that the world outside of the one Please Kill Me describes hasnt begun to catch up with.
Susan Hahns books of poetry are Harid Rubins Mothers Wooden Hand, 1991, and Incontinence, 1993. Both are published by the University of Chicago Press. They also recently published her third collection, Confession.

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The Colorado Springs Fire Department is offering free home inspections and smoke detectors as part of National Fire Prevention Week, which ends Saturday. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 385- 5959.
Buying a home is often the largest purchase decision a person will make. It is therefore not surprising that the use of home inspectors is increasing as buyers seek to confirm the physical condition of their purchases. Home inspectors, however, have often been referred to as “deal killers” by real estate licensees because they have, on occasion, been responsible for stopping a sale of residential real estate that would have otherwise been completed. More recently, however, licensees are viewing home inspections somewhat differently. Instead of perceiving home inspectors as a potential source of reducing a real estate licensees income, licensees are viewing them as a way to increase future sales and reduce potential liability on the buyer side of the transaction.This study examines the role that home inspections play in the residential real estate home buying process. To date, no study has considered this impact on the sales process. Furthermore, the performance, process and other characteristics of those sales agents that have been involved with a home inspection in the residential sales process are unknown.

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TAXATIONTaxation is the imposition of a mandatory levy on the citizens and/or the businesses of a country by their government. In almost every country, the government derives a majority of its revenues for financing public services from taxation. Most individuals will feel the impact of quite a number of taxes during their lifetimes. In addition, taxes have become a powerful instrument for policy makers around the world to use in attaining economic and social goals. As a result, the system of taxation in the United States and elsewhere has an impact on almost every business and investment decision that is made.In 1936, the U.S. Supreme Court defined a tax as an exaction for the support of the Government. In this regard, there is no direct relationship between the exaction of revenue by the government and any benefit to be received by the taxpayer. As a result, a taxpayer, such as a corporate shareholder, cannot trace his or her tax payment to any particular governmental asset or program. Taxes may be distinguished in a similar fashion from licenses and from fees, which are payments made to the government for some special privilege granted or service rendered (such as a marriage license or a camping fee). They can also be distinguished from regulations and from penalties, which are charges imposed by government to eliminate or control a specific activity.
This complete guide puts at your fingertips on-target explanations, examples, specimen clauses, ready-to-use forms, checklists, and tables, all designed to speed your work, plus tested methods for drafting tax-saving plans for divorced or separated clients. It spells out what to do to nail down top tax benefits for your clients under the most recent tax law rules, and it shows you exactly how to do it. You get clear, step-by-step guidance to help you minimize tax dollars and steer clear of hidden penalties. For example, you will discover: how to protect your clients rights to business or investment property during divorce or separation, how to set up a trust that can save your client thousands in child support payments, how to incorporate estate planning considerations into divorce tax advice, how to deal with retirement and fringe benefits in a property of the Retirement under the provisions of the Retirement Equity Act, and what specific clauses in a divorce agreement will assure the best tax treatment for your client. Because Divorce Taxation is designed in a looseleaf format, it will never go out of date. Monthly Report Bulletins rushes you the latest information on new laws and law changes, rulings and court decisions. When one of these developments calls for a change in the service itself, youll receive new or revised pages to place in the text at no additional cost.

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More organisations are submitting themselves to the rigorous processes of the New Zealand Business Excellence Awards. But the applicants are invariably not our major companies. Why not? The public sector and a small en-terprise were to the fore in the New Zealand Business Excellence Foundation awards again this year. In the past two or three years the public sector has shown the private sector it is not afraid to stand up and be counted and to adopt world-class management standards.
Organisations and individuals that help make life easier for New Zealands smaller businesses last month earned some recognition for themselves - and The Open Polytechnics tertiary training contribution proved a winner. Presented at a dinner following The Small Business Expo on July 21, the inaugural Vero Excellence in Business Support Awards were set up to celebrate the best in business support and those organisations that help small business growth. “The awards benchmark and give a mark of quality to organisations which legitimately add value to business owners - be they in banking and financial services, telecommunications, IT, human resources, business mentoring, government, business and advice support or marketing.”

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JobJob is the name of a book in the Hebrew Bible and the name of the books main character. Many scholars consider the Book of Job to be one of the finest works of literature ever written. It focuses on the question of why the innocent suffer.Yahweh inflicts a number of terrible misfortunes on Job. He kills Jobs children and causes him to lose all his wealth, but Jobs belief in the goodness of Yahweh remains unshaken. This show of faith does not convince Satan, however, who says that physical pain and suffering would cause Job to abandon his belief. So Yahweh causes Job to be afflicted with painful boils all over his body, and still his faith remains firm.
An exclusive Drug Store News survey of store managers shows they love their work, but most think they could use some helpStore managers love their jobs and enjoy interacting with customers and staff, but they are frustrated with their schedules, the compensation they receive and the lack of manpower in their stores.These are among the findings of Drug Store News first survey of drug chain store managers.Drug Store News asked store managers and assistant store managers how satisfied they were with their jobs, what they liked most about their jobs, what they liked least about their jobs, how they feel about the information and support they get from corporate headquarters and what they need to do their jobs better.

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Over the past few months, health insurers across the country have begun increasing their coverage to include therapies such as chiropractic, acupuncture and herbal supplements. These increases, made at the state and national levels, highlight the continued growing acceptance of alternative therapies by insurance companies and the American public, and are expected to have a significant impact in the way millions of people view complementary care. Some of the greatest activity in complementary health coverage is taking place in Arizona, California, Michigan, Nebraska and South Carolina. Last year, CIGNA HealthCare launched a program in Arizona called Healthy Rewards. The program gave its members and employees access to a network of almost 500 chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists and other practitioners in the state, and discounts for online purchases of homeopathic remedies, sports nutrition products, books and videotapes, all without the need of a referral from a primary care physician. The program was so successful that it was expanded nationally in January, giving millions of people discounted access to alternative forms of care.
Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers -American Specialty Health Incorporated, the nations leading complementary health care benefits organization, today announced the winners of its second annual acupuncture scholarship program: Karina Beleno from the Academy of Oriental Medicine of Austin, Texas, and Ryan Milley from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine.
The Senate Health and Human Services Committee on Thursday waded into a nearly decade-long feud between Utah acupuncturists and chiropractors. SB249 would make law a rule that lets chiropractors offer incidental acupuncture services after undergoing 200 hours of training after completing their postdoctoral work. Acupuncturists argue thats not enough time, given the 2,000-hour training regimen they must undergo to receive a license.

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To avoid wasting advertising dollars, it is a good idea to develop a checklist for proofing all printed advertising. The doctor and staff can use this list to approve ads and avoid costly mistakes. If there is no one on staff who has mastered the talent of proofreading, consider using the services of a professional proofreader to make sure all your materials look professional. As you prepare your marketing campaign, keep the following in mind.
Commercial Print Provider Brings Capabilities of Digital Print to Michigan Marketing and Advertising Companies Print-Tech, which will use the imagePRESS C7000VP primarily for variable data printing (VDP) and short run color printing, also plans to accelerate its production of specialty advertising and marketing media, such as posters, post cards, and business cards thanks to the efficiencies already realized with the imagePRESS C7000VP. These services will supplement Print-Techs existing range of commercial, lithographic and offset print solutions. When we reviewed similar digital presses, the Canon imagePRESS C7000VP clearly stood out in output quality and throughput efficiency, said James Ceely, president, Print-Tech, Inc. As the market for digital print services continues to grow in our region, we wanted to provide customers with the most current offerings in the industry, and continue to show our commitment to quality and helping improve their businesses.
In addition to servicing the printing needs of corporate enterprises,
iPrint also offers high-volume digital copy services, specialized
printing services, and a self-service, online print shop aimed at
small- to medium-sized businesses that allows customers to easily
design, proof, and order customized business and stationery products,
promotional items, and corporate gifts and apparel at prices that are
up to 50% less than typical print shop rates.

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Traditional tailoring and quality fabrics are back. Why not show youre a true class act with one of these timeless linen blazers? Amy Jones advises to think more Clark Gable than Victor Meldrew This Kenzo blazer, left, is 100 per cent linen and doubled-vented for a more flattering shape. It has a traditional handkerchief pocket and a silky cotton lining to add to its classic appeal. For a daring combination, why not try it with the matching trousers?
BAROCCO, Rocco Born: Naples, Italy, 26 March 1944; christened Rocco Muscariello. Education: Attended Accademia delle Belle Arti, Rome, 1962 (Fine Arts). Career: Sketch artist, De Barentzen, 1963-65; joined group to form atelier producing high-fashion collections under Barocco label (disbanded 1974); independent designer using Barocco label, from 1977; Rocco Barocco ready-to-wear line added, 1978; knitwear and childrens lines introduced 1982; produces ready-to-wear, jeans, knitwear, scarves, leather goods, accessories, perfume, porcelain tiles, and linens. Exhibitions: Italian Fashion in Japan, Daimaru Museum, Osaka, 1983; Italian Fashion Design, Italian-American Museum, San Francisco, and Pacific Design Center, Los Angeles, 1987; La Sala Bianca, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, 1992, and the Louvre Museum, Paris, 1993. Awards: Senior Singer Company award, New York, 1969. Address: Piazza di Spagna 81, 00187 Rome, Italy. Websites: Rocco Barocco, FirstView Collections Online, spring 2001; Rocco Barocco, Moda Online, fall 2000/2001; Rocco Barocco, Quitidiano.net, fall/winter 2001.
The Madison Collection introduces a new line of products for bed and bath, including alpaca blankets, Italian robes, a linen exfoliating mitt and cotton blankets. All items are 100-percent natural and because they are thinner, they clean easily, dry quickly and require fewer laundry loads. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

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WHY GO NOW? Eating, drinking and shopping: those seem to be the main interests of the locals in what is arguably Germanys friendliest big city. The breadth and depth of cuisine overturns the notion that eating out in Germany can be a bleak prospect, and the local beer should win over the most devoted oenophile. Colognes cultural wealth, also transcends the citywide reconstruction that is taking place.
“If we were to forbid everything, then wed never get things under control. To stop it entirely would be crazy. Im sure that there would be much more rape.” “Relaxation around the clock” is promised at the Eros Centre in a quiet street just north of the city centre. A notice in six languages warns: “The carrying of drugs or weapons in the establishment is forbidden. Offenders will be handed over to the police.” A DM5 entrance fee ( pounds 2) allows the customer through the turnstile into the low-lit lobby-cum-bar. A couple of dozen women sit chatting, waiting for customers.

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Through this custom integration, Odyssey, the predominant ground
transportation back-office system in the US, will now make mobile credit
card transactions available to users at the point of sale — providing
real-time authorization, immediate payment, reduced transaction fees,
increased productivity and an even higher level of professional customer
service. “GT3 is always striving to improve operational efficiencies within
the transportation industry. This integration increases the benefits and
savings our customers get from Odyssey. The best part of this solution is
that the driver can complete the entire transaction before the passenger
leaves the car, and it all ties back into Odyssey,” stated Apurva Patel,
Chief Executive Officer of GT3. The initial product will be available for
use with RIM BlackBerry(TM) handhelds.

MobileCharge.Net, the wireless point-of-sale software from MobileVision, is
bundled with IPCs integrated mobile credit card swipe and thermal printer
hardware (model PP55-MS) and works with wireless PDAs running RIM
BlackBerry(TM), Palm(TM) or Windows Mobile operating systems. This turn-key
solution gives service industry and mobile sales professionals the ability
to take secure, real-time transactions in the field. Direct connections to
merchant providers, processors and gateways allow MobileCharge.Net to bring
secure credit card processing (and other functions normally performed by
back-office staff) to the workforce at card-present transaction rates –
resulting in immediate cost savings for end users.

MobileVision, a preferred software partner of IPC, worked closely with IPC
and GT3 to seamlessly integrate IPCs mobile hardware and the
MobileCharge.Net point-of-sale software with the Odyssey back-office
management system. This new addition to Odyssey is extremely simple to use
and will become a vital part of the daily business process for ground
transportation service providers.

Business Editors Limousine Chauffeured Transportation (LCT) magazine announced its Operators of the Year at the LCT Show in Las Vegas Tuesday night.
Integrated newly announced Diva Limousine brand image and marketing strategy

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SAN LEANDRO — A person died when hit by a northbound CapitolCorridor train Friday afternoon. The trespasser was standing some distance from a crossing in an area on the railroad that Amtrak calls Elmhurst, said Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari. The victim was struck near Marina Boulevard and Alvarado Street, according to San Leandro police. The coroners office was trying to identify the person Friday night, and a coroners spokesman said the victim was believed to be a female.
Its time to assess your post-holiday physical fitness level; and if your exercise routine the past month consisted of running errands to the mall, now may be the perfect time to consider a personal trainer to help you maximize your time and financial investment. Many of todays personal trainers have college degrees in kinesiology, exercise physiology, sports medicine or biomechanics, and are specifically trained to deliver physical fitness training programs, said Jason Block, director of personal training for the Michigan Athletic Club (MAC). “The level of certification, education and training for personal trainers has risen dramatically. A bachelors or masters degree in a health-related field is the norm now,” said Block, who has a masters degree in kinesiology from Illinois State University.
M2 BEST BOOKS-(C)2000-2004 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Readers will be aided in all aspects of the profession based on knowledge acquired by Brooks through his career. Brooks has a graduate level academic background, and has trained an average of ten clients a day, five days a week, over a nine year period. He has also directed a 5,000 member health club and successfully managed his own personal training business, making him more than qualified to produce a book on the subject. To further build on the authors experiences, he has included information and personal interviews with other experts. The in-depth resource blends usable and time-tested information into one complete, practical volume, to provide information on starting and running a personal fitness business, fitness testing and assessment, how to identify clients goals and create fitness tests specifically for them, how to develop cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training programmes, and more.

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Business Editors TRUMBULL, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 21, 2002 Imagistics International Inc. (NYSE: IGI), formerly Pitney Bowes Office Systems, today announced the launch of its first nationwide advertising campaign to build brand awareness and national recognition for its office document equipment and solutions.
To avoid wasting advertising dollars, it is a good idea to develop a checklist for proofing all printed advertising. The doctor and staff can use this list to approve ads and avoid costly mistakes. If there is no one on staff who has mastered the talent of proofreading, consider using the services of a professional proofreader to make sure all your materials look professional. As you prepare your marketing campaign, keep the following in mind.

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LEWISTON, Idaho — Lisa Benner and her horse are endurance athletes. They covered 100 miles across the Sierra Nevadas in less than 24 hours, and now theyre training to do it again. “Its you against the clock,” Benner said of the difficult competition. “To finish is to win.” When the Western States Trail Ride began at 5:15 a.m. near Truckee, Calif., 196 horses thundered into the mountains, but only 87 crossed the finish line at Auburn, Calif. within the allotted time. The 44-year-old woman and her Arabian, Jack, finished in 23 hours, 33 minutes.
Well, no, of course not: nobody could be that stupid. Mr Heckmondwyke is, in fact, sitting down near Owld Roger following an altercation with the ticket inspector. “We dont get many horses on the 15.17 to Harrogate,” the inspector had said. “Im not surprised,” replied Mr Heckmondwyke. “Theres nowhere for them to sit.” All right, all right, its Davis, a 14-year-old quarterhorse (it says here) travelling into Tower City Station, Cleveland, Ohio, to publicise a show calling itself The Worlds Toughest Rodeo. Yup. Sure is. Photograph: AP/Brynne Shaw
The 29th annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic will welcome cyclists from all over the country Memorial Day Weekend. Theyll compete for $30,000 in prizes. This year for the first time, riders competing in the road race against the train from Durango to Silverton on May 27 can ride the train back to Durango free. U.S. Highway 550 will be closed to cars during the 50-mile race, which tackles two mountain passes. THE MOON AND THE FALLS: Take a hike in the moonlight and catch a nighttime view of Seven Falls. Friends on Foot will sponsor a free Mount Cutler moonlight hike, 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Its for adults and children age 10 and older (kids must be accompanied by adults). Meet at Starsmore Discovery Center parking lot, 2120 S. Cheyenne Canyon Road. Reservations are required; to make them, call the Beidleman Environmental Center, 578-7088.

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Shifting sand takes toll on animals, fish, people The rebuilding of Floridas eroding shoreline has received largely positive press since the federal government began such work in earnest during the 1950s. Protecting shoreline development has been the governments justification, and beach-town mayors have touted the tourist dollars and revitalization that sometimes have flooded oceanfront cities after the new sand was put in place. But the Sarasota Herald-Tribune found an environmental, financial and human toll thats not so scenic. It all began with Pearces death. Our initial investigation into it found another gruesome accident on a beach building project a few months earlier. Then another, and another, and another.
Fortunately, those who dare to bare are now very welcome to do so and, with our current partiality to an all-over tan, the classic string bikini has become a firm favourite. Tiny triangular cups and string ties are great for avoiding tan lines and ensuring maximum exposure to the sun. Missoni (tel: 0870 837 7377) and Pistol Panties (tel: 020 7229 5286) both stock several teeny-weeny designs, while Aussie label Billabong (tel: 02392 465 577) has great sporty versions. For more modest bikinis, mail-order firms Toast (tel: 0870 240 5200) and Boden (tel: 0845 677 5000) both offer 1950s-influenced bikinis with shorts-style bottoms. There are also plenty of good budget ones out there. Topshop (tel: 0845 121 4519), HM (tel: 0207 323 2211) and even Primark (tel: 0118 9606 300) have great ranges. They may only last a few years, but they are a real high-fashion bargain.

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Kites For Everyone The 1984 classic for beginners and experienced kitemakers now revised and expanded. Diagrams and instructions for 39 paper, plastic and fabric kites. Classroom kitemaking tips. 128 pages, paper, $15 + $2 shipping. More Kites For Everyone Challenging fabric kites and more classroom kites. Covers materials, work site arrangement, flying, safety, history, science. Instructions and drawings for 17 kites. To order contact: Margaret Greger, 1425 Marshall Richland, WA 99352 * (509 943-3951
The second annual Family Day Kite
Festival featuring giant kites, stunt kites, antique and exotic kites,
acrobatic kite-buggies, super-fast kite boats and eight contests has
attracted an all-star line-up of World Champions and aerial artists to
perform, exhibit and compete throughout the weekend of September 15 and 16
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on San Franciscos panoramic Marina Green.

The all-star case of performers will
include David Gomberg , vice
chair of the International Kite Federation and chairman of the World Sport Kite Championships ;
stunt-kite champions Troy Gunn, Chris Shultz and Brian Champie; Christoph
Riddle, eighteen-year-old kite surfing, kite ground boarding and kite buggy
phenom; kite buggy superstars David Sabilino and Slawek Krause; kite
performance artists Jose Sainz and Ron Gibian; kite boat and kite surfing
innovators Saul Griffith and Don Montague; monster and traction kite
inventors Dave Culp and (world record holder) Dean Jordan; giant kite
designer and flyer Pete Lynn; Indian fighter kite wizard Rakesh Bahadur.

A team of professional judges , lead by Chief Judge
Troy Gunn, will award prizes for the funniest, biggest, smallest, most
innovative, most beautiful, longest tailed, best looking on the ground and
best overall kites. Winners will receive kites from New Tech Kites.

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There are two ways to be a TV lawyer. One is to appear in commercials, trolling for divorces, bankruptcies, DUIs and personal-injury cases (”You pay nothing unless and until we collect!”). The other, better way, is to make a habit of emerging from the courthouse with celebrity defendants in tow and running a yelling gauntlet of reporters and cameramen (”Mr. Jones will have no statement at this time.”). In the nearly three years since Haddads death, many have wondered who would take his place as the Louisville lawyer most often pursued by apprehensive indictees and gangs of yelling reporters. These days its looking more and more as if that mantle has fallen on John L. Smith — not the John L. Smith recently hired as the University of Louisvilles football coach, but the one usually referred to as “John L. Jack,” the guy who was to be appointed U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky after President Jimmy Carters re-election (and who says he devoted the latter half of 1973 to composing “General Custers victory march”). The high-profile defendants Jack Smith has represented in recent years include Richard Frey, Jefferson Countys former director of corrections, convicted in 1994 of taking kickbacks from a private corrections firm that held a county contract; state Sen. John Rogers, one of the casualties of the BOPTROT corruption probe of the Kentucky legislature, convicted o taking money for his vote on a 1984 banking bill; and former Kentucky legislative official Kent Downey, who recently pleaded guilty to conspiracy to promote prostitution and gambling activities, and appears likely to be a key witness in a broader probe of legislative misbehavior.
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.
Internet pornography. Hate groups. Instructions for building bombs. Fraudulent money-making schemes. These are some of the abuses of the Internet. But one of the most outrageous — even frightening — abuses of the medium is by lawyers who advertise their ability to get drunk drivers off the hook. Im not talking about attorneys defending people merely accused of drunk driving, but haters who brag about their ability to win not-guilty verdicts for even the most assuredly guilty drivers with high blood alcohol levels. Now, Im sure some of you are thinking: “Everybody has a right to a fair trial, and there are probably a lot of people accused of DUI who arent really guilty. So whats the harm of lawyers defending people accused of drunk driving?” Fundamentally, theres nothing wrong with it. Its vital that everyone have the best legal representation possible. But this new breed of online advertisement implies — and in many cases states outright — that it doesnt matter if you drive drunk, because these legal eagles can bail you out. In short, they are promoting the notion that its okay to drive as drunk as you want. Think Im exaggerating? Ill let the lawyers words speak for themselves. Here are excerpts from actual web sites. One lawyer from San Diego boasts, “You need an aggressive attorney to keep you out of jail and who has experience in hundreds of DUI DMV matters like yours!” His site then lists the blood alcohol content of the clients for whom hes had legal victories: To put these numbers in context, if your blood alcohol level is above .10, you are legally drunk in all states. In some states the limit is .08. But dont worry, because this lawyer insists he can successfully defend you even if your blood alcohol level is .17.

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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.
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.
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.

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Word power 24 boob-job n. employment gained as a result of a surgically enhanced chest cosmetic adj. superficial; only attending to the surface
Once considered the province of 50-something women, cosmetic surgery is gaining popularity among both sexes of all ages. Driving the trend is a combination of improved surgical techniques and baby boomers seeking to delay aging.”We see a lot of professionals who work in the corporate world or own businesses,” says J. Barry Boyd, a plastic surgeon in Winter Park, Florida. “Cosmetic surgery has become a common choice for them to maintain their appearance and physique.”In 1994, approximately 41 percent of aesthetic plastic surgical procedures were performed on people aged 35 to 50. Boyd says having procedures at a younger age may minimize the need for more extensive surgery later and may produce better results.

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The company has added a 20-ton unit to its line of vertical, self-contained air conditioners. Features include single-point power connections and removable side and front panels. All models offer static capabilities up to 1.4 in. E.S.P. with standard motors and efficiencies up to 10.2 EER. Westfield, MA
Amana[R] package terminal air conditioners from Goodman Company, LP, provide residents with reliable, independently operated, efficient air-conditioning. The air conditioners have DigiSmart[TM] digital control boards, which provide individual incremental temperature control. Amana units are activated by one button, and the buttons are large and easy to read. Easy to install, Amana units are quiet and provide easy access to the filter, which can be fitted with an odor-absorbing filter. CIRCLE 63 ON READER SERVICE CARD

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Health Alliance Medical Plans last month announced its coverage of two over-the-counter drugs formerly available by prescription only: Wyeths Alavert and Procter Gambles Prilosec OTC. Health Alliance will require members who have prescription drug benefits to obtain a written prescription from their physicians for the new over-the-counter drugs in order to receive coverage. The news at Health Alliance follows Medco Health Solutions expansion of its Generics First program in June to include Wyeths analgesic Advil and allergy remedy Alavert.
“There are [more than] 30 million Americans who have no health insurance and another 20 million who have inadequate health insurance,” says Rep. Louis Stokes (D0Ohio), chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Brain Trust. “It is mandatory that we begin to try and give Americans–particularly minorities–adequate health care as a right.” The Bush plan would give people not covered by Medicaid tax credits, and families making less than $80,000 a year tax deductions to pay for medical costs. He would also pass laws to ensure that even chronically ill patients could receive health insurance. The plan has received a cool reception on Capitol Hill, and alternate proposals, including a full-scale, government-paid national health insurance plan, are under development. But what does America really want for its health care system? The views are many.
Over the years the concept of medical necessity has evolved to encompass a multitude of medical management strategies. Essentially, in terms of the contract language, medical necessity has become a workhorse concept to determine coverage eligibility. In the process, the interpretation of the term has taken on various guises and a variety of processes have been used to define medical necessity. The following discussion highlights the variable uses of the concept of medical necessity. 1. Determining the most appropriate intensity of service and place of service

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The day after the worst blackout in U.S. history, Verizon Wireless came out boasting. ATT Wireless and Sprint both reported widespread service outages thanks to a combination of power failures to back-up systems and a huge spike in phone usage. Verizon Wireless, however, reported that its network is fully operational, although customers in the New York City and other impacted areas are asked to be patient if their calls do not go through on the first attempt due to very heavy calling.
Porta Phone is the leading supplier of full duplex simultaneous wireless headsets. Digicom digital wireless is a full duplex system that affords coaches a hands-free, open line of communications, with no buttons to push.
If you can find that discarded cellular unit, a mall kiosk may have a deal for you At a kiosk in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River, Patrick Lynch pays people cash on the spot for their unwanted wireless phones. He will ante up anywhere from $3 for old models to $200 for fully loaded state-of-the-art phones. Thats natural since his kiosk, called Cell For Cash, is the first in New Jersey, and among the first in the country, to buy used cell phones. The business proposition is simple: There is strong demand for wireless phones in Latin America and the Caribbean, where dealers pay top dollar for used phones.

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Weddings
WEDDINGS are supposed to be times where the bride and groom receive gifts. It looks like the happy groom will have his hands full on his wedding night and wont have time to unwrap the assorted kettles and toasters.
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WASHINGTON — A U.S. company asked customers Monday to return dog food that may have come from a Canadian cow that tested positive for mad cow disease, the Food and Drug Administration said. Pet Pantry International, of Carson City, Nev., said customers should search for two products: “Maintenance Diet” with a “use by” date of “17FEB04″ and “Beef with Barley” with a date of “05MAR04.” If found, the food should be held for pickup. The companys products are purchased by phone or e-mail and delivered by franchises to consumers homes.
Its raining cat and dog food! Just think what it might be like, if, as Iams pet food commercials suggest, dogs and cats ruled the world. Dinner-time conversation might go something like this:

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

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Best of the West
On pioneering big-wave surfing Ive been surfing Jaws off Maui for 15 years. I still go out. I try to make it exciting by doing it in new ways, like stand-up paddle surfing. What makes big-wave riding unique is that you dont get good at it without doing it–that means guys who are a little older do better than guys who are 22.

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Real Estate Brokers with the SRES designation help seniors make wise decisions about selling their home, buying rental property, managing the capital gains and estate tax implications of owning real estate, obtaining a reverse mortgage, moving to a senior community and other issues. The designation was introduced in 1997 and is nationally recognized.
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.
Real estate is a popular investment among Canadians. There are several advantages to investing in real estate. Real estate is leveraged. You may pay only a fraction (as low as 10%) of what the property is worth when you buy it. Real estate has utility. If you buy stocks or bonds, you cannot do anything with them; but when you buy real estate, you can use it until you sell it. For example, you can live in a house.

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WHY GO NOW? Eating, drinking and shopping: those seem to be the main interests of the locals in what is arguably Germanys friendliest big city. The breadth and depth of cuisine overturns the notion that eating out in Germany can be a bleak prospect, and the local beer should win over the most devoted oenophile. Colognes cultural wealth, also transcends the citywide reconstruction that is taking place.
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BIKINI LINE BLASTER Want to wave goodbye to the plucked chicken look? Intense pulsed light (IPL) removal is ideal for the bikini line, says Aculight trainer Fiona Goodey, because the hair tends to be relatively dark and coarse, and this responds well to IPL. IPL works by pulsing a combination of different light wavelengths on to the skin, disabling the hair follicle. Laser does the same trick using a single beam, but IPL can go in slightly closer to delicate bits. You can get virtually the equivalent of a Brazilian wax, says Fiona. Aculight costs from pounds 100 per treatment (0870 902 1616). If you want to keep your pins smoother for longer with the humble razor, soak in the bath or shower for a few minutes before shaving to make the hairs easier to cut. Keep the water hot enough to prevent goosebumps (youll never get a smooth shave over those and will irritate your skin trying) and always use a foaming gel, especially on easy to nick areas. A triple blade razor like Gillette Venus, pounds 5.49, makes it easier to get closer without cuts. Waxing is a longer-lasting option but its better as a long- term strategy than a one-off pre-holiday fix. If you usually shave, your legs wont stay smooth for long, as its impossible to get all the stubble out, says Michaeljohns Shavata Singh. The more you wax, the finer the hairs become, but you will still have regrowth for about a week in between waxes. A good at-home version is Nads No Heat Hair Removal, pounds 17.95. Lady Victoria Hervey likes it because theres no risk of burning.
Hair where hair oughtnt be, according to the current dictates of American fashion, raises many an eyebrow. And so, for cosmetic reasons, millions of women, and a growing number of men, spend millions of dollars each year on products and services that promise smooth, silky skin free of “unsightly,” “excessive” body hair.The cost, safety, effectiveness, and ease of use of the various methods, as well as the area and amount of hair growth to be treated, are some factors to weigh in choosing a method and deciding whether to go to a professional. Often, different methods are better suited for different areas.FDAs Office of Cosmetics and Colors in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition regulates chemical depilatories, waxes, and shaving creams and gels. (The Consumer Product Safety Commission regulates razors.) These products, says John E. Bailey Jr., Ph.D., acting director of the office, are classified as cosmetics, defined as substances applied to the body to alter the appearance, promote attractiveness, cleanse, or beautify.
Hair RemoverHair removers, or depilatories, are products designed to chemically or physically remove undesirable hair from areas on the body. Hair removers are made by mixing together the appropriate raw materials in large stainless steel tanks and then filling them into individual packages. In use for thousands of years, they continue to be an important part of many peoples everyday hygiene. Currently, new hair removers are being investigated which are less irritating, more effective, and longer lasting.Epilatories were the first type of hair removers. The most common of these products is an epilating wax. This product is heated and spread on the skin in the desired area. It is then allowed to cool and harden. The mass of wax is then rapidly removed, pulling with it about 80% of the hairs. It is a slightly painful procedure and a mild anti-+ septic is typically applied to protect against skin irritation. Epilatories have not been widely used by individual consumers, how-ever they are popular in beauty salons.

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MicroDental Laboratories About Micro Advanced Cosmetics (MAC), a division of MicroDental
Second-Annual Event Teams with D Beauty / D Magazine to Let Consumers Meet with Doctors Before Deciding to Nip, Tuck or Enhance Comparison shopping for plastic surgery and other cosmetic procedures is difficult, said Mike Colby, show director for the 2007 CEE. First, its a constantly changing landscape - with new surgical and non-surgical procedures emerging every year. Second, its a significant time commitment for consumers to visit the offices of different physicians to determine the best practitioner for them. The Cosmetic Enhancement Expo gives prospective patients the opportunity to meet face to face with a Whos Who list of the top plastic surgeons, cosmetic dentists and other cosmetic practitioners in Dallas. In addition to one-on-one meetings with physicians, consumers can attend more than 30 educational sessions on the newest and most popular procedures, including the latest in non-surgical wrinkle reduction, dental facelifts, vision correction, weight loss and cellulite reduction.
For an appointment, call (631) 689-9777.

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Delivered Or Issued For Delivery? When determining whether a particular claim or lawsuit is covered, one avenue that must be considered is the applicable law, which can be affected by where the policy is delivered or issued for delivery.
Erin Kvistad has joined the law firm of Hoge, Fenton, Jones and Appel as Of Counsel to its business and transaction group. She is based in the firs Pleasanton office, where she represents a number of leading Tri-Valley companies. Placer Title Co. in Roseville has appointed Jim Johnston president. Johnston has been with Placer Title for 20 years. Most recently he has served as manager of the Sacramento and Sutter/Juba divisions.
Law The Garden City firm of Scully, Scott, Murphy Presser named Michael Petrocelli an associate in the firm. He is a mechanical engineer. Petrocelli had been a test engineer at Grumman Aircraft Systems.

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Highlights and Key Issues * The economy is slowing as rising Eurozone inflation is leading to higher interest rates, with Q1 GDP growth down to 4%. The ECBs tough stance has prompted Cypruss central bank to relax some of last years measures against credit growth to try to prevent too sudden an end to the property boom. While consumer spending stayed relatively buoyant in Q2, summer tourism will be dampened by a decline in UK visitors. * Eurozone entry coincided with a sharp rise in the current account deficit in 2007, to over 9% of GDP, which must be financed by inward investment and eventually corrected by increased exports if sharper growth slowdown is to be avoided. To avoid a similar widening of the public deficit to finance rising pension costs, the new government has proposed serial increases in national insurance contributions starting in 2009.
Getting there: Numerous operators offer scheduled and charter flights to Larnaca and Paphos. For example, Senator Travel (0171-935 4545) has charter flights from Luton for Larnaca starting at around pounds 169; prices increase towards the summer. Further information: Cyprus Tourist Office, 213 Regent Street, London W1R 8DA (0171-734 9822).
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.

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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.
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.
> Lexington Insurance Co. has announced a first-of-its-kind insurance policy to protect commercial and residential real-estate developers and lenders from losses due to changing zoning ordinances. Zoning Restriction Protector Insurance has been designed for commercial and multitenanted residential real-estate owners and lenders who may incur significant damage to their property and cannot rebuild to the same size due to zoning issues.

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Freight transport saw a surge in harbour transport and an over 10% increase in road transport. The volume of rail freight transport picked up by 5.4% in the final quarter, year on year, while the volume of road freight transport rose even more, by 9.7%. Although road freight transport declined by a few per cent in Q3, its annual increase in 2006 still reached a high 9.8%, which contributed significantly to the total increase in the transport, storage, and communications sector (road freight transport generates almost a quarter of the value added in this sector). Maritime freight transport fell by 6.4% in 2006 after having surged by 41.7% in 2005 amid the boom in this branch. In the final quarter of 2006, the volume of maritime transport already rose by 4.4%, year on year. Harbour freight transport recorded the biggest increase in Q4, by 17.0%. It also enjoyed the highest annual growth within freight transport (22.5%). Road freight transport has been growing strongly in the past few years, including in 2006, due to the increasing international transport (see the graph). The volume of international road freight transport increased by 12.5% in 2006 while national road freight transport even fell by 3.5%. Within international transport, cross-trade transport and cabotage (transport performed in another country) recorded the highest increase of 16.4%. Measured in tonne kilometres, international transport comprised 81.2% of the total transport of goods by road while national transport totalled 18.8% of the total road freight transport (if the volume of transport is measured solely in tonnes of goods carried and the travelled distances are disregarded, national transport prevails with a 82.5% share). 56.3% of international transport was performed by companies, while slightly over 50% of national transport was carried out by sole entrepreneurs. Own-account transport comprised 3.0% of international transport and 31.1% of national transport (the rest was transport for hire or reward).
TransportationHistorically, societies have always located near water, due partly to the fact that water enables more efficient travel compared to going over land. Waterways are critically important to the transportation of people and goods throughout the world. The complex network of connections between coastal ports, inland ports, rail, air, and truck routes forms a foundation of material economic wealth worldwide.

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Q My mother always gives me a hard time about my career choice, even though I love my job and am completely fulfilled by it. How can I get over my irritation with her about this and help her accept me for who I am? A Los Angeles-based life coach Beth Rothenberg responds: You might say something like: I am coming to you because I love and respect you, and I know you love me and dont want me to mess up my life. But I need to feel that you respect my judgment and have faith that I am making the right choice for me at this time. Right now I am where I want to be. I need to feel that even though you may not agree, you respect my need to make my own choices.
Whether you seek career change, athletic excellence, improved
parenting, or personal fulfillment, psychologist and Life Coach Dr.
Lynne Sherman will guide you throughout your journey. She formed
Sherman Fitzpatrick to provide one-on-one coaching to clients seeking
a variety of goals ranging from greater financial stability and
improved health to more authentic relationships, job change, and
improved work/life balance. Dedicated coaching can also help clients
facing major life events such as divorce, death, terminal illness,
and job loss.Dr. Sherman said, “My job as a coach is to help clients achieve clarity
in all areas of their lives, to help them identify what they really
want, and then establish realistic goals and action plans that allow
them to move forward toward goal achievement. The key is keeping the
client in motion.”As an Industrial and Organizational Psychologist, Dr. Sherman has
extensive experience working with corporate clients. She also
created Achieving Personal Greatness(TM) and Finding Your
Passion,(TM) two breakthrough techniques used in the coaching
process.
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By Jim Ramberg Right down to the wire was what it was. Cheryle Sanders was fishing at Perry last week, the finale of the Capital-Journal Fishing contest, casting a jig when something big happened. It turned out to be an 8-pound, 12-ounce walleye, the biggest turned in this season.

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For fees and more information, contact Amber at 585-9191.
Alice Marble Alice Marble (1913-1990) was the first female tennis player ever to win both the British and U.S. womens singles, doubles, and mixed doubles championships in the same year. Alice Marble was born in Beckworth, California, on September 28, 1913. Her father died in an automobile accident when she was six years old. After his death, the family moved to San Francisco, where they lived near the tennis courts of Golden Gate Park. Playing there was free, so the sport was attractive to the poor family, especially to Marbles brothers.

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While every franchise is a business opportunity, not every business opportunity is a franchise. To be a franchise, a business opportunity must meet three criteria set by state and federal law: The franchisee must: 1) pay a fee to the franchisor for the right to offer certain products or services; 2) use the franchisors name, trademark and service mark; and 3) operate and market the business according to processes and standards set by the franchisor. A business that does not meet all three of these requirements is considered a nonfranchise business opportunity.Franchises generally offer a lot of assistance; they also insist you follow specific rules and strict operating methods. Business opportunities offer more freedom; they let you run the business any way you desire. However, that also means less support. While most business opportunity sellers will answer your questions over the phone - and some even provide as much assistance as a franchisor - in most cases, after the seller gives you basic guidelines and enough product to get started, youre on your own.Because business opportunities generally cost much less than franchises, they can be a great way to get into business on a budget. And you wont have to worry about ongoing royalties or other continuing fees that franchisees are usually subject to.
Our lead story in this issue deals with new business formation, a trend that has been affected by the dynamics of a changing economy in the Quadstate region. With a strong economy, fewer people are looking at starting a business because they feel secure in their jobs. And with a soaring real estate market, in which home values have increased by upwards of 100% in the last five years, local entrepreneurs no longer have to max out their credit cards to start a business; they can tap into the equity in their homes. While this may not be the best strategy-betting the proverbial farm on a new business-it certainly provides an alternative source of start-up capital, one that wasnt available several years ago. The changing demographics of the region, caused by an influx of welleducated and skilled commuters from the east in search of a lower cost of living and a better quality of life, has created new business opportunities. Taking advantage of this trend means an entrepreneur must find a market niche to cater to people who are used to spending discretionary income on such things like personal services, wines, day spas and fine dining.
Colm Kelly and Caitriona McCarthy of PricewaterhouseCoopers on the opportunities and pitfalls of doing business in China Other businesses are investigating ways of improving the competitiveness of their Irish operations by outsourcing production or sourcing raw materials and components. There are significant opportunities both for foreign businesses seeking to establish a presence in China and expand their existing operations. However, despite these opportunities, unprepared businesses continue to face serious challenges and therefore, remain cautious about expanding into China. China has a unique legal, political and business environment and foreign investors should understand what to expect before doing business there. Not only are rules and regulations subject to change and interpretation, there may also be local practices to consider. Companies should understand whether their proposed business operations are encouraged, restricted or prohibited under current Chinese regulations, as this will impact the type of investment vehicle used to enter the Chinese market. Although vast, the Chinese market is regional, highly fragmented and has a poor transportation network which may cause difficulties for foreign investors trying to sell their products nationally. Furthermore, tax rates and policies vary as numerous designated zones throughout China offer preferential tax rates and incentives. As a result, many investors start in one location and then expand to other locations as required.

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Buying sex should be made legal, according to Peter Althin, a lawyer and member of the Christian democrats in Sweden. According to Althin, people should be allowed to do as they want. Althin is reportedly a candidate for his party in the next parliamentary elections and is seen as having a good chance of getting into the parliament.
SPECIALIST courts to prosecute rape cases should be set up in Scotland to reverse the countrys “appalling” conviction rates for sexual crime, campaigners claim. The controversial proposal, which is to be submitted to justice ministers this month by rape campaigners, would signal a radical transformation in how the offence is prosecuted. But the prosecutor often only sees the case papers or meets the victim hours before trial, and the intimidating court system, the intense personal questioning and the need for the Crown to prove that the accused knew that the woman did not consent to sex have led to accusations that the experience in court is worse than the rape itself.

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BARIATRIC FURNITURE
Hafele America Co. Hafele says its U-Furniture allows for creative and innovative furniture designs. The sliding door fittings are designed in L and U shapes which can be either wall-mounted (L) or freestanding (U). This furniture is fitted with an I aluminum track with no hardware visible. A dampener can also be added to soften the sound of the doors.

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New literature is available from the Pactiv Corp. for its AirLyte[R] graphic arts board. The literature also details shipping solutions via the use of Hex300[TM] honeycomb. The literature details a broad variety of applications, features and benefits. An easy-to-read chart lists 12 standard grades along with their size, thickness and weight.
>TRENDWATCH GRAPHIC ARTS finds the wireless internet market is expected to grow from the 74-million wireless subscribers in 2001 to more than 320 million by the end of 2006 (432 per cent growth). In a new report, the organization reports 12 per cent of internet design and production respondents cited “design and production for wireless Internet formats” as a top challenge for their businesses - this rose to 35 per cent among e-commerce consultants.

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A collectors guide to military rifle disassembly and reassembly; step-by-step color breakdowns for all your favorite surplus and vintage rifles!
The purchase of US military surplus equipment is now available worldwide via the Internet. Levy/Latham Global LLC (LLG) of Scottsdale AZ, using an auction engine powered by its parent organization, SurplusBid.com, conducted its initial on-line sale of equipment from April 24-27, 2000. This is a milestone event for SurplusBid.com, which now has the potential for handling similar Internet events in both the private and public sectors. The Internet auction offered a variety of merchandise, ranging from electronic test equipment to heavy machine tools located at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville AL. LLG received over 5,000 electronic bids and generated revenue approximating $300,000 over a four-day period, exceptional results for a new site and auction engine. The arrangement also attracted international participation, with several bids originating from overseas. Another Internet sale took place from May 22-25, 2000 at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, CA. The volume and variety of equipment was much greater than for the Huntsville auction.
Business Editors SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 14, 2001 Everything from powerboats and military trucks to baseball bats, an upright piano and more is available starting today at the first private auction of U.S. military surplus property in the history of Puerto Rico.

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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.
By Lindsey Geisler The Governors Annual Easter Egg Hunt was anything but a sure bet this year. Storms that raged Friday night threatened to continue into Saturday. That would have forced the event to move to a downtown parking garage where candy would have been handed out.

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Skin tightening company Thermage will pay about $95 million for Reliant Technologies in a move that will allow the Hayward-based company a better chance at penetrating the skin aesthetic company. Once the acquisition is finalized, Hayward-based Thermages chief executive Stephen Fanning says the move will make it one of the most prominent companys in the skin aesthetics industry. San Mateo- based Reliant Technologies is a skin resurfacing company. With the deal, Reliant will move their entire workforce across the Bay to the Hayward facility. Thermage has about 180 employees and Reliant about 190. As a result of the acquisition, Fanning expects there to be about a 15 percent work reduction comprised of both Thermage and former-Reliant employees.
HAYWARD, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Thermage, Inc. announced today that it has received a revised unsolicited, non-binding proposal from a third party for an alternative transaction to Thermages pending merger with Reliant Technologies, Inc. The unsolicited, non-binding proposal calls for the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of Thermage for a price of $5.50 per share in cash or a combination of cash and stock, subject to due diligence and negotiation of a definitive agreement. The Thermage Board of Directors will consider the unsolicited, non-binding proposal in a manner consistent with its fiduciary duties and in accordance with its obligations under its merger agreement with Reliant. Following its review of the unsolicited, non-binding proposal, Thermages board will respond in due course. The merger agreement with Reliant prohibits Thermage from entering into discussions with a third party concerning an alternative transaction unless the Thermage Board of Directors reasonably determines in good faith that the acquisition proposal constitutes or is reasonably likely to lead to a superior proposal and that the failure to take such action would reasonably be expected to be a breach of its fiduciary duties under Delaware law. Additional Information and Where You Can Find It

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Just as some animals will offer in courtship a morsel of food, the bowerbird and others make gifts of feathers and flowers and all manner of colorful trifles. There can be tittle doubt that the first tokens of human affection were of a simitar nature and were worn as treasured souvenirs. With the recognition of the intrinsic qualities of shelfs and stones, the evolution of jewely had begun. In the Middle Ages patronage was largely in the hands of the church, and a good proportion of medieval jewelry is of a devotional nature. Not until the second half of the fifteenth century was there an emphasis on the aphrodisian themes of antiquity. The refinement of Italian Renaissance jewelry was a result of the broadly based apprenticeship of artists, which required a mastery of drawing, engraving, chasing, casting, enameling, and niello work. Thus Donatello and Ghiberti became sculptors, Ghirlandaio and Andrea del Sarto became painters, and Pollaiuolo and Verrocchio worked in several mediums, returning to goldsmith work and jewelry at will. The fashion for d