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Advertising the promotion of goods or services through the use of slogans images and other attention-getting devices has existed for thousands of years but by the late 1990s in the United States it had become ubiquitous permeating almost every aspect of American life. Indeed the most omnipresent trend was the placement of advertisements and logos on virtually any medium that could accommodate them. Advertising and brand logos appeared regularly on T-shirts baseball caps key chains clothing plastic cups and mugs garbage cans bicycle racks parking meters the bottom of golf cups in public restrooms on mousepads in public school hallways and for schools fortunate enough to be located near major airports on school rooftops. The quest for new advertising venues never stopped–advertising has been placed on cows grazing near a highway (in Canada) and on the edible skins of hot dogs.Television screens became commonplace in many places where the audience was captive–doctors offices which were fed specialized health-related programs interspersed with commercials for health-related products airports (fed by CNNs Airport Network) and supermarket checkout counters. Indeed by 1998 place-based advertising defined by advertising scholar Matthew P. McAllister in The Commercialization of American Culture as “the systematic creation of advertising-supported media in different social locations” had reached almost any space where people are “captive” and have little to distract them from the corporate plugs. Advertising had invaded even what was once regarded as private space–the home office via the personal computer where advertisements on Microsoft Windows “desktop” were sold for millions of dollars.
ADVERTISINGThe various delivery mechanisms for advertising include banners at sporting events, billboards, Internet Web sites, logos on clothing, magazines, newspapers, radio spots, and television commercials. Advertising has so permeated everyday life that individuals can expect to be exposed to 1,500 to 3,000 different messages each day. While advertising may seem like the perfect way to get a message out, it does have several limitations, the most commonly noted ones being its inability to focus on an individual consumers specific needs, provide in-depth information about a product, and be cost-effective for small companies.Advertising can take a number of forms, including advocacy, comparative, cooperative, direct mail, informational, institutional, outdoor, persuasive, product, reminder, point-of-purchase, and specialty advertising.

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BY NOW, MOST OF US WOULD PROBABLY ADMIT TO BEING PRETTY EXPERIENCED, if not experts, when it comes to grabbing great deals online. We know the usual hotspots for comparison shopping, clipping coupons, and getting discounts on hard-to-find products. But do we really know how to ferret out the best bargains? The latest in online shopping are personalization and social networking sites. Consumers are talking to each other and demanding a more tailored shopping experience. EyeBuyDirect.com, an online eyeglasses shop lets customers upload photos of themselves to do a virtual try on, then share the images with friends via the sites social network, the Wall of Frame, or via Facebook. And Leverage Inc. lets users buy, register, manage, and swap gift cards online.
SHOPPINGConvenience goods are goods that consumers purchase frequently, immediately, and with minimal effort. People do not spend a large amount of time shopping for convenience items. They are usually purchases made routinely, such as buying groceries on a weekly basis, or habitually, such as purchasing a daily newspaper. Convenience products include common staples, such as milk and bread. Some convenience goods, however, are not purchased routinely or habitually. They are bought on impulse, such as an ice cream cone on a summer day. Many impulse items are displayed in a manner that encourages quick choice and purchase, such as the candy, magazines, and batteries that are routinely placed near the cash register at checkout counters. Other convenience products may be purchased as emergency items, when the consumers feel there is an urgent need, such as buying candles, water, or canned goods when preparing for a storm. Convenience products can be found in stores such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and department stores.
NEW STORE Technically its not a new store, but its the first Super Target in town and thats good enough for us. (Weve always thought Target was pretty super!) It never took much of an excuse to find our way to a Target store, but now, with all that shopping under one gigantic roof, we could go every day! Our shopping lists have never looked so cool: milk and Michael Graves, spaghetti and Swell, cottage cheese and Cherokee. 3810 Bloomington St. (just off Powers Boulevard).

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Immigration law, based on major statutes passed in 1952 and 1965 but amended many times since, creates a patchwork that is difficult to follow and is rife with unintended consequences, according to a Wisconsin immigration attorney. “Immigration occurs no matter what the law says and always has. It is difficult to get visas, and people will take their chances,” said Irene Wren, of Wren Gateways Law Group. Wren addressed the Dane County Bar Association earlier this month on current and pending immigration laws.
Nationally recognized shareholders, David C. Whitlock and Ian R. Macdonald, of counsel, Aimee Todd and associate, Jet J. Stigter of Fisher Phillips, bring more than 45 collective years of immigration and migration experience to Littler. The team will also include a highly knowledgeable support staff, also previously with Fisher Phillips. This group will work in close harmony with existing lead immigration/migration shareholders, Debra Baker (San Jose) and Jorge Lopez (Miami), along with the 50 global team members based in Phoenix, San Jose, Atlanta and Portland. David, Ian, Aimee and Jet will play a pivotal role in Littlers delivery of immigration and migration services, aligning with our goal to address client demands for sophisticated labor and employment counsel encompassing high-level immigration compliance issues that extend beyond basic visa matters, said Marko Mrkonich, president and managing partner of Littler Mendelson. We are pleased to welcome this talented group of immigration attorneys and support team to our firm. Whitlock commented, We look forward to working with our new colleagues at Littler to bridge the gap between immigration/migration and labor and employment law. As the economy becomes increasingly global, issues surrounding movement of employees become more complex and companies will experience increased need for the unique combination of immigration, migration and employment counsel that we have always provided to our clients. As the leader in the labor and employment space, we believe that Littler offers us the best possible opportunity to grow a business immigration, global migration, and compliance/enforcement practice while maintaining our strong focus upon client satisfaction.

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Business Editors, Health/Medical Writers drugstore.com, inc. (Nasdaq: DSCM), the leading Internet retailer for health, beauty and wellness products, today distributed the first edition of a new monthly Health and Beauty Index that measures trends and attitudes of the US population reflected by their health, beauty, and wellness purchases. The index highlights the top product category gainers of the month based on the transactions of drugstore.com(TM) shoppers. The drugstore.com(TM) Web store has served over 2.8 million customers to date.
A NEW, ALL-NATURAL AND medically used supplement shows promise in helping many individuals to reduce body fat, tone their bodies, enhance their skin and appearance, increase daytime energy levels, improve joint function and sleep better–but can it possibly be true? Collagen protein, taken internally as a dietary supplement, is quickly becoming one of the hottest nutritional supplements available today. Experts who have studied the benefits and well-documented medical history of collagen protein say yes–this newly available supplement can help many of these bodily and appearance enhancing results. Proven Medical History Collagen protein (hydrolyzed), created and patented by an American pharmacist in the early 1970s, has been used by doctors, clinics and hospitals for weight loss; various skin conditions, including treatment for burn victims; nutritional support for the elderly and hospital patients; wound healing; and for the support of joints and connective tissue. With its well-documented and clinically proven history, collagen protein has only recently become commercially available to the public.
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Homeowners are being asked to put forward the names of their favourite builders for a contest which rewards quality.
Levine Builders announced that Steven Charno has joined the firm as a development manager. Charno holds a B.A. from Brandeis University and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.
Besides Latin America, your company is at work on projects in Africa, North America, Europe and the Middle East. What are the problems and advantages, compared to doing business in Latin America? What is not attractive about Latin America, from the point of view of a foreign investor, is that growth and size of market are small compared to other markets. Latin America has grown a little slower than the rest of the world and investors seem to be ignoring the region to the degree that they are focused on other markets they already know. On the other hand, a very favorable condition is that, despite crises here and there, in general Latin America is an extremely friendly place to do business. We dont have any contracts falling apart.

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In Print THANKSGIVING WITH THE PILGRIMSWhen Stevie decides he doesnt believe in Santa and publicly says so, worldwide naughtiness surges. So Santa decides to make a believer out of Stevie by taking him on a behind-the-scenes look at Kringle Industries. Author James Solheim and illustrator Barry Gott fill Santas Secrets Revealed: All Your Questions Answered About Santas Super Sleigh, His Flying Reindeer, and Other Wonders with lots of humor and imagination. For ages 5-8. 40 pp. $15.95 from Carolrhoda Books. To order call 800-328-4929.
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“Open Press, a 15 Year Retrospective” is the largest show ever at the Gallery of Contemporary Art — at least by square footage. “Ive had more pieces in a show, but lots of them were tchotchkes,” says curator Gerry Riggs. “Lots of these are huge.” The exhibit showcases Denvers Open Press, the printing studio that opened in December 1988.

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A new study funded by Motorola Corp. suggests that cell phones do not pose a cancer disk, reports Promotive Communications Inc. However, experts say its too soon to rule out a negative health impact of cell phones. A 13-nation study on the relationship between cell phones and brain tumors is under way. The results are expected to be released in 2004.
The FDA has joined with the Federal Communications Commission to create Cell Phone Facts, a special Web site loaded with helpful background for users of the millions of wireless phones in operation across the United States. The new Web site summarizes the governments safety standards for cell phones and describes the role of both the FDA and the FCC in regulating the safety of the radio frequency (RF) energy that is transmitted from cell phones. It also defines:
At any given time during the day, an estimated 500,000 passenger vehicle drivers are talking on hand-held cell phones, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. As cell phone usage continues to climb, more and more studies have looked into the impact that talking on the phone while driving has on safety. In response to such findings, New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia have banned the use of cell phones while driving and other states are currently considering full or partial bans of their own. However, the debate continues because many of these states still allow the use of hands-free phones while driving and opponents of hands-free use counter that the main cause of accidents is the distraction caused by a phone conversation, not the operation of a hand-held phone. Regardless of cell-phone ban details, many corporations are recognizing that a real risk exists concerning cell phone use and, in an effort to avoid costly litigation stemming from an accident caused by one of their own distracted drivers, are re-evaluating their own phone-use policies. As part of its own recommendation for companies to consider a ban on cell phone use while driving, the California Association of Employers has even put a sample cell phone policy on their website.

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Cleaning cavities with a light touch Theres no vibration. No noise. And most important, no pain. The advantages of laser beams over drill bits are legion, says dental researcher Terry Myers. Although the use of lasers on teeth still awaits Food and Drug Administration approval, recently completed clinical tests went so well he expects approval within “maybe three to six months.”
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The instant coffee sector is being challenged by The Real Coffee Society to stop misleading customers by selling cheaper soluble products from espresso look-alike machines. The Real Coffee Society, an organisation dedicated to promoting real coffee, is being formed to fight the case, which at the very least is demanding proper signs to inform consumers. “It is grossly wrong that consumers should be mislead by machinery that is deliberately engineered to look like an espresso machine but which, in reality, just replaces the kettle,” said Jim Winship, director of the society.
Business Editors, Food/Beverage Writers Many consumers who used to be satisfied with only hot espresso drink options now request iced espresso drinks as well. Iced espresso beverage demand has soared 20 percent in the last two years, according to a 2001 survey by the National Coffee Association. To help commercial venues meet this increasing consumer demand, Acorto, Inc., a worldwide leader in espresso machines, has introduced a significant breakthrough with the 1500s Elite, a sophisticated, fully automatic espresso machine that can produce iced lattes with the same ease as hot espresso drinks.
You cannot compare the professional coffee
machines manufactured by WMF to those found in the average home. Their
machines are engineered to brew up to 300 cups of coffee per hour. That
means each component must be of the highest quality and durability. In WMF
coffee machines, the standard non-abrasive plastic internal parts of
domestic models are replaced with metal, and the demands on seals within
these are high.

In the WMF bistro range of machines, coffee is freshly ground. A piston
presses these grounds into a cylinder, at the bottom of which is a metal
sieve. To make the coffee, boiling water is jetted through the cylinder,
where the seal is located, with a 2.7 inch/70 mm stroke of the piston at a
pressure of 232 psi/16 bar. The sieve then swings down and the piston
pushes the used coffee grounds out of the cylinder into a collecting tray.
This process is repeated for every single cup of coffee, up to 300 times
per hour.

Seals in these coffee machines need to have excellent friction
characteristics for movement against the equipments hard metal counter
surfaces, along with exceptional wear resistance to withstand abrasion from
ground coffee beans. They must be compatible with process media including
acids in coffee, fats in milk and the aggressive chemicals in cleaning
regimes. In addition, pressures are high as the boiling water is forced
through the coffee grounds.

The sealing solution proposed to WMF by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions was a
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VENTURA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–June 8, 1999– Kinkos Tuesday announced that a new scanning and image-hosting service is now available at its branches in North America. The new service will easily convert photographs, illustrations or diagrams into digital images and store those images for use on the Internet.
THE MUCH-CRITICISED host of the Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City, has been involved in last-minute efforts to boost the venues image ahead of tonights opening ceremony. The citizens of Salt Lake City in Utah have been taken back by recent reports which have variously described their home as “the strangest state in America”, “puritanical”, “a theocracy”, “holier- than-thou Hicksville” and “Dullsville”. Some have even suggested that the thousands of hotel beds that remain unsold are the result of the bad publicity, even though organisers warned months ago the event would not sell out. This week the local paper, the Salt Lake Tribune, said in one of its editorials: “Get used to it, Utah. This Olympic thing hasnt even officially started yet and already much of the worlds media is ripping on us, dredging up the old Mormon cliches, reinforcing the stereotypes.” Faced by adverse publicity, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are maintaining a sense of humour.
WILTON, Conn. — For the third consecutive year, BrandLogic will be hosting sessions of the Conference Boards Corporate Image Conference to be held in New York City, January 25-27, 2006. This conference draws over 150 senior executives from Fortune 1000 global corporations to share ideas on building value in their brands. This year, Bill Engler, SVP Strategy for BrandLogic, will kick off the event with a pre-conference work session entitled Building a Powerful Brand and Meaningful Proposition Seminar. Engler will help participants develop strategies for aligning their corporate brands with both their internal organizations and the marketplace. Englers years of experience as the head of brand strategy at Interbrand, and prior to that as a business strategy consultant at New England Consulting, as well as his specialization in organizational dynamics, offer substantial, actionable insights to executives who are in the process of building corporate identity programs.

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Exercise and Cancers: Research Opportunities for Health-Related Fitness ScientistsRepresentatives from the American Cancer Society (ACS), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will challenge AAHPERD members to contribute to cancer prevention and control, describing the most promising research opportunities and resources to support investigation of the relationships between cancers and exercise. The presentation will be based on a synoptic article being developed by the ACS and the Office for Health Promotion of Northern Illinois University. Ruth Corcoran of ACS will describe a proposed collaborative research agenda, suggesting that two sets of consensually developed guidelines are needed to promote such research: one set to facilitate dissemination of what experts already know to the public and providers (including exercise specialists); and a second set to facilitate further collaborative research. Speakers from CDC and NCI will outline what is known about these topics, and how exercise scientists can contribute to further development (see accompanying abstracts). Presenters will recommend a process to develop research priorities, involving cancer experts, public health scientists, and relevant interest groups in AAHPERD. Members will be asked to contribute ideas for a research agenda.The Cancer-Exercise Agenda: Opportunities in Applications Research
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.
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Hagerstown businessman Scott Hoover went hunting in South Africa last September but he wasnt on vacation. Hoover is vice president, director of East Coast operations and part-owner of Outdoor Connection, Inc., so his African trip was really an inspection tour and just part of his job (although the photos do show him smiling as he holds the horns of his trophy kudu and gemsbok). Hoovers company can arrange anything from trout fishing in Montana or cougar hunting in Utah to caribou in Labrador or alligator hunts in Florida. The most popular trips, says Hoover, are fishing and hunting in Alaska, marlin fishing in Mexicos Sea of Cortez, and Ontario fishing camps on lakes so remote that they are only accessible by float planes. Although the emphasis is on hunting and fishing, some of the outfitters also offer white water rafting, summer pack trips and dude ranch experiences during their off-season. Outdoor Connection was created by a Minnesota businessman, Bob Laddusaw, who liked to go on hunting and fishing trips. After people began asking him to help plan their trips, he started Sportsmans Adventures in 1986. In two years, the business had grown too big for one location, so he renamed it Outdoor Connection and began franchising the concept.
Hunting and fishing, and all those recreational activities people like to do in the out-of-doors, will be highlighted this week at the ninth annual Utah International Sportsmans Exposition. The show opens today at the South Towne Exposition Center and will run through Sunday. It has become the largest presentation of outdoor goods, services and information in Utah. This year more than 500 outdoor-related companies will be present.
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WITH THE HOLIDAY season upon us, over the next six weeks I will be focusing on questions that involve product reviews and recommendations to help all of you holiday shoppers out there. Check every week for some great new products you may not have heard about before! Q. In light of some new HDMI receivers coming out from Onkyo, have you checked out their TX-SR606 model? Are they still the leader of the pack?
ORLANDO, Fla. — RZ Products Group announces the HDMI Simplified(TM) (HDS) system to facilitate the connection and conversion of legacy audio/video equipment to the new High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) standard. The HT-SW501 high-definition switch controls and powers HDS converter cables and provides push button or remote selection for any combination of up to five high-definition or standard-definition devices to a single HDMI display. The HDS converter cables allow existing audio and video components to easily interface with the latest high-definition video and multi-channel audio components. GloLink(TM) connectors incorporated into each HDS converter cable present a link good confirmation light when components are correctly connected. The first HDS converter cables to be released will be:
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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.
These projects take final form as printed advertising inserts in the paper, direct-mail pieces or a combination of both.
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.

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Nowhere perhaps do the health and beauty offerings of drug chains converge more than in the skin care category. Its the perfect category for a drug store, one chain drug category manager says of skin care. The products are good for our customers in terms of protecting their skin from damage -even from cancer–and vital to their looks. A skin care product is a health product and a beauty product at the same time. Its our stock in trade. It is no wonder that leading drug chains have made skin care a major area of focus. At Rite Aid Corp. chairman, president and chief executive officer Mary Sammons noted in June that a new marketing program on summer skin care had already been implemented in the retailers just acquired Brooks Eckerd Pharmacy stores. CVS/Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co. for their part have made a point of highlighting their proprietary skin care lines. At CVS an antiaging line, Skin Effects by Dr. Jeffrey Dover, is among the chains exclusive brands that have 60 points of margin and that are driving the business, president and CEO Tom Ryan said earlier this year. The products are only available at CVS, he stressed.
A difference of opinion exists in the health beauty care category between retailers and consumers–they agreed on only four of the top 10 brands in the survey. Crest was the only brand to make the Power Brands list for its strength with both retailers and consumers. It was mentioned as a top performer by 21% of retailers and as a preferred brand by 13% of consumers. Conversely, Suave and Colgate were two out of 11 brands that lost standing as Power Brands. Suave had a weak showing with consumers, and Colgate fared poorly with both groups. Suave, however, earned near Power Brand status as did Pantene, both for their strength with retailers.

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Cell phone unit sales are expected to reach 1-billion units by 2009, according to the research firm Gartner, Inc. (Stamford, CT USA). And nowhere is the social impact of mobile phones felt more strongly than in Africa. Currently, 74.6 of all phone lines in Africa are cell phones. Cell phone subscribers number 76.8-million people. This is roughly 15 percent of the African population between the ages of 15 and 65. Since cell phones are quite popular with younger consumers, this penetration figure is probably conservative. A January 8, 2007 story distributed on the BBC News wires went beyond mobile phone sales statistics to the reality of consumer response on he ground in Kenya. The BBC reporter attended an MTV Networks Africa event and was surprised at the extraordinary level of interest on the part of young people as they mobbed a cell phone provider booth.
The FDA has joined with the Federal Communications Commission to create Cell Phone Facts, a special Web site loaded with helpful background for users of the millions of wireless phones in operation across the United States. The new Web site summarizes the governments safety standards for cell phones and describes the role of both the FDA and the FCC in regulating the safety of the radio frequency (RF) energy that is transmitted from cell phones. It also defines:

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Why travel by tractor when you can drive a Ferrari? Richard Moore discovers why people are giving up mountain biking in favour of its road-based relation For more than 15 years, ever since the American Gary Fisher introduced the radical new concept of the mountain bike to the world, the humble road machine has lived very much in the shadow of its knobbly-tyred cousin. But in the last couple of years, that trend has been bucked with road bikes, particularly those at the higher end of the market, making a spectacular comeback. Perhaps it is because people have realised that their mountain bikes, bought in good faith and with such admirable intentions, havent actually seen too many mountains. Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time. Or maybe not. Road cycling has always had a dedicated following, with many attracted by the glamour of racing. But now there are an increasing number of non-competitive road rides, aimed at the many thousands who like a physical challenge without the competitive edge, and enjoy the camaraderie and the experience of riding in a group.

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Business, Advertising, Finance, E-Commerce, Technology BigStar Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq:BGST), which runs the bigstar.com Shop-A-Tainment(TM) site and Advaya, the online direct marketing solutions company, has added two members to the companys board of directors, it was announced today by chief executive officer David Friedensohn.
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–April 16, 1999– The Sled Dogs Company (OTCBB: SNOW) announced the appointment of A. Mark Berlin, Jr., as a Special Consultant to the Companys Board of Directors. Mr. Berlin is the Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Viaticus, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNA Financial, Corp. I am very excited to have the opportunity to work with the management team of The Sled Dogs Company and assist them with their E-Commerce business model, said Mr. Berlin.
Says Mid-Term Business Plan Could Hurt Company and Employees The Companys Board of Directors have misconstrued our intentions and now seek to employ methods aimed to thwart our (tender) offer, the Fund wrote. We believe that your methods will materially harm the Companys value. We question why you would go to such lengths and risk diverting Company assets that could otherwise be used for the Companys growth to purchase share acquisition rights from a shareholder that is not interested in divesting itself of its ownership in the Company. SPJSF asked that the Board disclose how much money it has spent on fees to advisors in its efforts to block the tender offer. The Fund noted that Bull-Dogs stock price has declined sharply since the Board last week announced its opposition to the Tender Offer.

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At their darkest, then, Baumgaertners poems remain a joyful noise unto the Lord.
Med/Art Med/Art, specializing in creative and colorful interpretive anatomical art, has added two giclee reproductions on canvas to its line of posters and prints. The special edition prints, Wired and Slice of Life, are available in 2 sizes: 25 in x 34 in and 21 in x 27 in. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
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The British Industrial Truck Association says that the market for forklift trucks was still high at the end of the first quarter of 2001. The UK market stood at just over 27 000 powered truck units, up 3% on the first quarter in 2000. The market for counter-balance trucks fell from its peak of 15 263 units in October 2000 to 14 797 units at the end of the first quarter this year, it is still at a high level. The number of orders for this type of truck fell by 12.6% compared to the same period last year. BITA data for the first quarter shows that overall there was a decline of 2.9% in the number of orders for powered trucks placed compared to 2000.
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Shopping takes on a whole new meaning in the Summit City. Going on a spree may mean traveling to one location and visiting numerous stores. Or, it could mean traveling to a variety of quaint shops in a number of different centers. But no matter what youre looking for Fort Wayne has a mix of higher-end retailers and moderately priced stores that fit the needs and budgets of shoppers everywhere. Located on the north side of the city, Glenbrook is anchored with three department stores - L.S. Ayres, JC Penney and Sears. It also boasts more than 160 specialty stores for shoppers of all ages and tastes. Abercrombie Fitch, Aeropostale, Banana Republic, Childrens Place, Gap, Gap Kids, Limited and Limited, Too are just a small sampling. And, when youre famished after all the shopping, you can choose to enjoy a leisurely meal at one of two restaurants or grab a quick bite at any of 12 other eating establishments, many of which are located in the Apple Glen Food Court.
SHOPPINGConvenience goods are goods that consumers purchase frequently, immediately, and with minimal effort. People do not spend a large amount of time shopping for convenience items. They are usually purchases made routinely, such as buying groceries on a weekly basis, or habitually, such as purchasing a daily newspaper. Convenience products include common staples, such as milk and bread. Some convenience goods, however, are not purchased routinely or habitually. They are bought on impulse, such as an ice cream cone on a summer day. Many impulse items are displayed in a manner that encourages quick choice and purchase, such as the candy, magazines, and batteries that are routinely placed near the cash register at checkout counters. Other convenience products may be purchased as emergency items, when the consumers feel there is an urgent need, such as buying candles, water, or canned goods when preparing for a storm. Convenience products can be found in stores such as supermarkets, convenience stores, and department stores.
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The Traveler is the story of Mihaly, a young educated Hungarian who is desperately searching for a respectable bourgeois life-style. He had studied for a degree in the history of religions but eventually left the university without a degree in order to join the family business. He married Erzsi, hoping that marriage would help him settledown, not knowing that Erzsi had divorced her quite ordinary businessman husband because she wanted to escape from the boredom of bourgeois life. The couple are on their honeymoon, stopping first in Venice, then planning to proceed to Rome. On the way, however, Mihaly gets off the train for some fresh air at a small station, and when he tries to resume his journey (as if by subconscious design) he catches the wrong train, going in the opposite direction. This Coincidence triggers a flight into the unknown, a quest deeply rooted in his adolescent friendships and games. There is the double lure of androgynous love and sudden death; with the plot moving back and forth between Budapest, Paris, and Italy, some of the heroes depart for good, while others return home to live at last as grown-ups.The Traveler is a short but colorful and entertaining novel, influenced more by Cocteau and Gide than by contemporary English writing (although Szerb was one of the early admirers of Aldous Huxley). One slightly irritating feature of the book is the authors eagerly displayed cleverness, which is reflected in most of the characters–they seem to think and speak with unusual empathy and clarity, save for Mihaly, whose role is to grope his way toward his hidden identity. This brightness (even when the character is not meant to be particularly bright) makes them look somehow one-dimensional.The novels American translator, Peter Hargitai, has written an interesting afterword in which he reveals some of the secrets of the novel–e.g., the real-life figures on whom some of the characters are modeled. His translation reads smoothly, but I am not convinced that he is always able to choose the right phrase when it comes to certain Hungarian expressions and idioms. A helyes kozeput a sznobizmus es ellensznobizmus kozt (a typical Szerb-like turn of phrase) is not the middle course between starchy airs and servility. A Karolyi-forradalom was definitely a revolution, not–as Hargitai puts it, for reasons unknown to me–a rebellion. Further on, a penzemmel nagyon ravasz a dolog is an impersonal statement and should not be translated as Im a sly fox when it comes to money. Lumpolunk is rather more extreme than just were going out, and in Szerbs texts the money-bags whom Erzsis friend Sari does not want to meet are said to be moche (ugly, disgusting), not just old. These examples (and one could add more) show that even a gifted translator such as Hargitai should check his text most carefully if his ambition is to render the original with as much accuracy as possible.
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ITS HARD to believe that in a materialistic, fashion-driven country such as ours that anyone would say there is no choice on the store shelves. But, in fact, sisters Laurie Ivry and Julie Drummond complained of just that when they, out of the blue one day three years ago, decided to start a childrens clothing store. Red Wagon stores in Berkeley and Lafayette are the products of their frustration with the marketplace. Although Red Wagon serves both boys and girls, the retailers went a long way to solving a common conflict between mothers and daughters as well.
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North East people are avoiding visiting the dentist because of a phobia, according to a new survey. The survey, sponsored by HealthSure, found that although treatment today is pain-free, one in five people across the country who dont visit the dentist regularly are simply too scared. The survey was conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation.
Politicians are polishing up their information about local dentist services. Liberal Democrats in Gateshead and Washington have launched a survey of dental care. Low Fell councillor Frank Hindle is co-ordinating the survey.
An mp has blasted dentists who hoodwink patients into paying for private services. Gerry Steinberg, MP for Durham City, said patients still entitled to NHS treatment were being misled into paying for private dental services. Mr Steinberg said: It is clear that more dentists are choosing to work entirely within the private sector, where the financial rewards are greater. However in establishing their private businesses, some dentists are misleading patients by failing to adequately inform them.

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The incentive measures are to develop activities in support of the European Employment Strategy adopted at the Lisbon European Council. Funding will be given to projects that will contribute to the development of a coordinated strategy for employment through analyses, monitoring of labour market policies and support actions carried out by the participating countries. Among the goals set out for the programme are identification of best practices and promotion of exchanges and transfers of information and experience, including ways of cooperating with the social partners and relevant local and regional authorities. The programme is also to contribute to the follow-up and evaluation of the European Employment Strategy. The EEA EFTA States also participate in the European Employment Service (EURES) (see the section below on Community services and systems).
Total Employment Rate An important aspect of economic performance is how the resources are utilised, human capital being societys main resource. Consequently, the employment rate and its development are crucial both for economic growth and social cohesion. The Lisbon European Council stated that more and better jobs should be created and the overall target was to increase the employment rate to 70% by 2010. An intermediate goal for the employment rate was to reach 67% by January 2005. In addition, the re-launching of the Lisbon Strategy by the European Council in 2005, following the mid-term review of the Strategy, has put even more importance and focus on growth and employment.

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Greg Gustek got into the event planning business after 27 years in retail sales when he was hired as the special events coordinator and festival director at the Pine Bluff Convention Visitors Bureau in July 2000. In April 2004, he assumed the job of director. He said his knowledge leans heavy toward the planning and promoting of special events. He also serves as the executive director of the Pine Bluff Festival Association, overseeing the eight events that tie into Arkansas largest display of holiday lights, Enchanted Land of Lights Legends, with an attendance that exceeds 100,000. A Survivor: Pine Bluff. When lots of festivals are declining, we have doubled in size in the past five years and show no sign of slowing down..

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Mary Skiffington has joined the fine homes residential division of Cassidy Associates Real Estate, Inc. Peter Middleton, real estate sales agent for RE/MAX of La Jolla, has been ranked among the top 100 RE/MAX sales agents in California for sales volume from January to June 2002. Gina Drucker and Karen Pado have joined RE/MAX of Rancho Bernardo as a real estate sales team. International Real Estate has added Eric B. Shwisberg as vice president and general counsel.
Ratinoff as a director of fund investment management. Ratinoff will specialize in real estate acquisitions for the western United States. Ratinoff has held senior positions focusing on real estate investments with McDonald Investments, Chase Securities and BT Alex. The San Diego chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management has elected the following individuals as members of its 2005 Executive Council: Nancy Eagle, Harman Asset Management; Pele Wylde, Burnham Real Estate Services; Eddie Goldberg, Sea Property Management; Renee Savage, Capital Growth Properties; Harry Gersten, Union Bank; Carolyn Perriga, Transwestern Commercial; Jim Tostado, Hibiscus Investments; Wade Walker, Griswold RE Management; Sharon Eastman, Realty Executives; and Elizabeth Bzchmann, ConAm Management. The 2005 council members will be installed Nov. 11.
Real estate 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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Cushman Wakefield was hired by ScanlanKemperBard Cos. in Portland to manage four local properties, including two in the San Fernando Valley. Cushman will assume management duties for Warner Atriums, a 122,000-square-foot office building in Woodland Hills, and Valley Corporate Plaza, a 153,000-square-foot facility in Van Nuys. The addition of these assignments increases Cushman Wakefields property management portfolio by 30 percent in Southern California, to nearly 17 million square feet.

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SNOWMASS, COLO. — Although rare, blepharoplasty complications that threaten vision can happen–but surgeons can avoid many of those complications by performing an extensive preoperative evaluation of the candidate that includes checking for dry eye and for lid laxity, and knowing what to look for post procedure. Thats the advice given by two oculoplastic surgeons at a symposium sponsored by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. * Education. Patients must be told that serious complications can occur. Education about complications should include a discussion of what patients should expect following surgery, so that they can help identify any postoperative problem themselves, said Dr. Jeffrey Nerad, director of oculoplastic, orbital, and oncology services at the University of Iowa, Iowa City.
Abstract: Eyelid anomalies caused by congenital or acquired etiologies occur in birds. A cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) was presented for evaluation of fused eyelids on the right side and a narrowed palpebral fissure on the left side after a burn accident. The right eyelids were reconstructed, and the left palpebral fissure was lengthened by using microsurgical techniques. The cockatiel regained a normal appearance after surgery, and corneal disease was prevented. Key words: ocular trauma, ankyloblepharon, microsurgery, eyelids, psittacine birds, avian, cockatiel, Nymphicus hollandicus A 1-year-old male cinnamon pearl cockatiel (Nymphicus hollandicus) was presented for evaluation of apparent fusion of the upper and lower right eyelids and narrowing of the palpebral fissure of the left eye. The history revealed that the bird had suffered facial and leg burns 3 months previously after landing on the edge of a steaming pot. The leg injuries healed without permanent damage but the palpebral fissure of the right eye started to close soon after the burn accident. Medical therapy prescribed by the referring veterinarian included topical ophthalmic triple antibiotic solution to both eyes 3 times daily and systemic antibiotics for 2 weeks. The right palpebral fissure completely fused within 1 month of the incident, and the left eyelids only started to fuse in the last month before presentation. According to the owners, before the accident the cockatiel had normal-appearing eyelids.

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EE Exhibit Solutions winning design is a portable and scalable booth,
meaning one display structure can transform to fit multiple sizes of trade
show spaces. Designed and constructed in early 2006, PCA SKINs booth can
fit a standard size of a 10 ft. by 10 ft. booth up to 10 ft. by 40 ft.
“This scalability is essential, as the space that we purchase at each show
varies based on the audience and the type of show. We use the 10×20 and
10×30 set ups most often. But, because of the esthetics of the booth, our
company stands out regardless of the booth size,” said Terra Tham,
marketing communications manager for PCA SKIN.

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skin care products. Booth visitors can also purchase skin care products,
which the company displays and stores on site in decorative showcases. The
booth also features large, billboard graphics to convey PCA SKINs
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Daniel Chaddock, president of EE Exhibit Solutions and exhibit design
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and ship in small cases. These features save exhibitors money on booth
production, shipping, and set up at trade shows, when compared to
fully-custom exhibits designed and built from scratch using heavier, more
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Working at a company trade show exhibit is not unlike working in a retail store. You have to greet strangers who approach your booth, some of whom have no idea what your company does or sells. Others are customers or potential customers. Booth staffers need to be instructed how to deal with all kinds of visitors. Sending employees out on several days assignments requires first the selection of staff persons who will be responsible for exhibit maintenance, for company relations, and, not least, for property security. Exhibitor Magazine has several recommendations for protecting both company and personal property:

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Electric GuitarFor years, the acoustic guitar was limited to a supporting role in large musical ensembles because of its volume. Thus, the major motivation that drove the creation of the electric guitar was instrumentalists desire for greater volume. Predecessors of the modern electric guitar were amplified acoustic guitars crudely modified by inventors who attached wires, magnets, and other pickup attachments. (Pickups are electromagnetic devices that increase volume.) However, as technology started advancing in the 1930s, newer versions became more complex, and the electric guitar became a solo instrument, a development that helped expand musical styles.
GuitarReferences to guitar-like instruments date back many centuries, and virtually every society throughout history has been found to have used a variation of the instrument. The forerunner of todays guitars were single-string bows developed during early human history. In sections of Asia and Africa, bows of this type have been unearthed in archaeological digs of ancient civilizations. Interestingly, one of these discoveries included an ancient Hittite carvingdating back more than 3,000 yearsthat depicted an instrument bearing many of the same features of todays guitar: the curves of the body, a flat top with an incurred arc of five sound holes on either side, and a long fretted neck that ran the entire length of the body.As music technology developed, more strings were added to the early guitars. A four-string variety (named guitarra latina) existed in Spain in the late thirteenth century. The guitarra latina closely resembled the ancient Hittite carving except that the instrument now included a bridge that held the strings as they passed over the soundhole. When a fifth string was added in the early sixteenth century, the guitars popularity exploded. A sixth string (bass E) was added near the end of 1700s, an evolution that brought the instrument closer to its present day functioning. The Carulli guitar of 1810 was one of the first to have six single strings tuned to notes in the present arrangement: E A D G B E.

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Kansas deer hunting is cherished by many. The tradition started in 1965 with Kansas first modern day deer hunting season. Over the last four decades changes have been made virtually every year in an attempt to increase deer hunting opportunities or accommodate special interest groups and others. “It really started when the 2005 House Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Committee of the Kansas Legislature asked the agency to look at our deer-related statutes and bring recommendations back the following session on ways to condense and simplify those statutes,” said KDWPs Mike Miller. Miller was assigned the monumental task of chairing a 10-member task force of KDWP personnel to address the legislatures request. Most members had more than 20 years service with the KDWP, were deer hunters and had a firm grasp on the deer hunting mood of their constituents. The group would meet regularly initially and quickly realized the system had become increasingly complex.
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If theres one truth in decorating, its that the most inviting homes are ones that express the owners unique sense of style. Here are some tips and projects that will help give your home a special, personal touch. BRING OUTDOOR FURNITURE IN: Old-fashioned metal garden furniture is just as appealing and functional inside the home as it is outside. Try planting a garden chair in front of a vanity to use as a charming seat, or bring a plant stand into a powder room to hold bath accoutrements. ENLIVEN THE SMALL SPACES: Vintage wallpaper is a decorators secret tool for enhancing overlooked household nooks, such as closets, alcoves and shelves. The lively patterns are usually only available in limited quantities, but you need just a modest amount to make a big impact.
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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.
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.
Despite an industry upheaval and two gravely ill sons, this health-care entrepreneur discovered the prescription for perseverance. Sadly, looming business woes were the least of the Langdons worries that year. In the summer of 1996, at age three, their son Spencer–twin brother of Tyler–was diagnosed with leukemia, warranting three years of chemotherapy and approximately $1,000 worth of medication each month. Faced with circumstances that would obliterate the future goals of most, the Langdons didnt fold, but instead expanded ATPs services to override the Medicare massacre. Making ATP a onestop shop by adding outpatient rehab to its services was the ultimate goal, but first the Langdons had to move the company out of their Carrboro, North Carolina, home (situated in a bedroom, no less) and into a Hillsborough, North Carolina, office complex. To Ted, outpatient was ATPs salvation. I really started seeing the effects [of the Balanced Budget Act] in 1997, says Ted, 33. Medicare-based agencies were laying off staff, and the first people to go were with contract companies. If they didnt go Out of business or merge with other corporations, agencies drastically reduced their pay rates to contract companies, lowering the therapists wages. Some just didnt pay at all–like House Calls, a statewide home-health agency in North Carolina whose owner was nabbed for allegedly double-billing his way to Medicare/Medicaid fraud in 1997. I tried everything I could to retrieve [the $14,000 House Calls owed], but they were sued by everyone, says Ted. They had everything frozen, and I wa s so far down on the lawsuit list that, basically, I never got paid.

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Eastenders star Daniella Westbrook gets her mum, Sue, to handle her finances. Daniella, 22, walked straight out of the Sylvia Young Theatre School into her part of Sam Butcher when she was just 16. “The first thing mum did was to take me off to an accountant to get my financial affairs sorted out,” she says. “The one thing they dont teach you at stage school is about doing your income tax and VAT.
Legendary singer Diana Ross, 52, is estimated to be worth pounds 50million. She says she has amassed her fortune through being a tough businesswoman and keeping a firm hand on her finances. “It has been a natural process of growing up over the years,” she says. “Im not afraid to talk to people about money. I am probably my own best negotiator. Why not?

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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.
The Public Health programme 2003-2008 is a key strategic tool for the development of health policy within the EU. The programme provides the means to support actions in areas where the EU can make a difference, the ultimate goal being to contribute to a high level of physical and mental health and well-being throughout the EU. The programme is open to institutions, associations, organisations and bodies in the health field.

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In regard to the article, Why More Blacks Are Choosing Plastic Surgery (August 2004), I think there is nothing wrong with African-Americans (or anyone else) having plastic surgery if it will help you to feel more confident about your body. I believe that what you decide to do with your body is your business; just know that our bodies are beautiful just as God made them. Remember, beauty begins within your soul!
In addition, plastic surgeons have sought to develop better techniques for the treatment and repair of skin damage resulting from burns, and improved techniques for the repair of congenital deformities of the hand and craniofacial reconstruction for repair of cleft lip and palate , one of the most common plastic surgeries for babies, children, and adolescents

A relatively small percentage of plastic surgery procedures are performed on patients under 18 for cosmetic purposes. These procedures include otoplasty (correcting prominent ears) and rhinoplasty (reshaping the nose); and breast augmentation and breast reduction. Data from the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons on cosmetic procedures performed on patients under age 18 are shown in the accompanying table.

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In 1982, plastic surgeon William Magee and his social worker wife, Kathleen, founded the nonprofit organization Operation Smile. As of 1996, the organizations surgeons had performed surgery on 18,000 children in 15 countries. Surgeries performed included cleft lip and palate correction, and burn scar correction.

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Books

• Hayes, Harry, ed. An Anthology of Plastic Surgery. Rockville, MD: Aspen Publishers, 1986.
  
• Smith, James D., and Robert M. Bumsted, eds. Pediatric Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Arlington Heights, IL: Lippincott-Raven, 1993.
  

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• “Local Heroes.” Time 147, June 3, 1996, p. 20.
  
• Richard, M.E. “Common Pediatric Craniofacial Reconstructions.” Nurse Clinician in North America 29, December 1994, pp. 791-99.
  
• Sadove, A.M., and B.L. Eppley. “Pediatric Plastic Surgery.” Clinical Plastic Surgery 23, January 1996, pp. 139-55.

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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.
The AutoPC has the car audio industry buzzing, It has the potential of giving Car owners an excuse to junk their perfectly good car stereos and CD players and buy something that will sell for $1,300 to $2,400.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 to take ones eyes off the road.

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California-Based Cream Perfume Company Continues Fast-Paced Roll-out of Popular Nuts[R] Brand of Cream Perfumes in a Distribution Agreement with Sephora USA There is a strong resurgent interest in cream and solid based delivery of premium fragrances, largely based on the movement to more natural and organic ingredients, said LMCC President Mary Johnston. Many people are not aware that perfumes existed as unguents or ointments for thousands of years before alcohol emerged as a popular carrier in the 1300s. While alcohol acts as an excellent diffuser of aromatic oils, it also dehydrates the skin and quickly dissipates the fragrant notes. Concentrated fragrance oils and essential oils can also be diluted by jojoba oil, fractionated coconut oil and sweet almond oil as natural alternatives and lightly moisturizing carriers. All of our perfumes are designed by internationally renowned perfumers and made by the local artisans of Grasse, France. We use natural and organic sweet almond oil and beeswax exclusively to dilute our fragrances as a healthier alternative to alcohol solvents, said Mary Johnston. This allows us to look to nature for a renewable source of refreshing simplicity, beauty and inspiration. Today, we purchase all our container material as environmentally friendly residual wood from small mills that meet the criteria set out by the Forest Stewardship Council.
WHEN the nitwits get you down, instead of raising a stink, sniff something soothing. “The role of scent, natural in particular, is so important in dealing with stress in difficult times,” Aftel says. “It (provides) a very reliable pleasure, a very reliable escape from ones daily life.”
Slip these Pacifica Solid Perfumes into a stocking for instant points. Along with the holiday aromas of fresh pine, baked cookies and gingerbread, the company offers a batch of nature-inspired fragrances. Five new perfumes, in varieties like Avalon Juniper, Tibetan Mountain Temple and Mexican Cocoa come in small recyclable tins and brightly colored post-consumer packaging. The perfume itself resembles a small candle and is made from a base of vegan soy and coconut wax. Enticing combinations of clove, sweet orange and black pepper make for a spicy winter escape. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

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Families are urged to be more vigilant about the state of electrics in their homes. Research, commissioned by the Electrical Safety Council, suggests there is widespread ignorance in the North East about how safe electrics are and how often they should be tested. Around 35% of people in the North East do not know or have never had their electrics checked and an additional 30% of houses in the region have wiring over 15-years-old. When it comes to paying for checks, around 15% of people would not be prepared to pay for an inspection by a registered electrician.
Many electrical accidents and fires happen in Utah County homes each year. Utah Power officials are encouraging residents to use common sense and take a little extra care when using electricity. Utah Power offers the following tips for electricity safety: Install outlet plug covers if you have small children.

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MORE new homes could be built for people on low incomes. Proposed new planning rules will mean people on modest incomes will have more chance of finding a home they can afford. Under the proposed new rules, private housing developers will have to make three out of every 10 new homes they build available at low rents or for a low-cost home ownership scheme. The homes will have to be built to the same standard as other homes for sale in the development, but the developer will pass them on to a housing association to manage.
South Georgia Motorsports Park is a state-of-the-art track. I spoke to some of the drivers who tested there prior to the race in Gainesville, and they loved the place. We are looking to build a facility to house our cars and the school [at the Georgia site]. That will be our southern location. Cecil County is an excellent facility. Its located not far from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and parts of New Jersey.”

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HOT BUTTONS 2001 is shaping up to be the year of the sequel, and the year of the licensable all-family movie
New Line Cinema relaunched its Lord of the Rings Web site earlier this month. In four days, the site had received more than 41 million hits. New Line has entered a four-year partnership with RealNetworks to promote the movie release trilogy of J.R.R. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings. The sites content includes the movies trailer, up-to-the-minute production information, interviews and an IPIX tour of the set. The Fellowship of the Rings, the trilogys first installment is poised to hit theaters Dec. 19. LordoftheRings.net will be updated weekly over the next four years. Meanwhile, hundreds of fan sites have popped up all over the Net, all eager for more info about the trilogy. The Lord of the Rings RealChannel will set a promotional benchmark that is unparalleled and marks the most significant entertainment Internet promotion to date, Gordon Paddison, SVP of worldwide marketing and business development for New Line Cinema, says in a release. More significant than Blair Witch Project? We shall see.

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This thesis will be tested on data pertaining to those Aberdeenshire turnpikes constructed before 1810 and will be considered from five standpoints: Aberdeenshire roads before 1796, the administration of the turnpike trusts, the topography of Aberdeenshire, local road construction practice, and the supervision of road construction. It will also be tested against relevant data published in the Edinburgh Encyclopaedia3 and the observations of contemporary writers.First it is necessary to establish the physical and theoretical criteria and the limits to be considered in argumentation. First, the roads to be considered all lay within the boundaries of the old county of Aberdeenshire as it existed before it became a part of the Grampian Region. Whilst concentrating on events in Aberdeenshire, reference will be made to road conditions and construction in the adjacent counties of Kincardineshire and Banffshire which formed the sparsely populated land mass of north-east Scotland. Second, the emphasis of this article, unlike some previous studies of turnpike roads,4 will be aimed primarily toward the engineering aspects of road construction, with the administration of road trusts being considered only where it impinged directly on engineering matters. Third, local road construction practices, established from archival sources, will be compared with those specified by Telford and McAdam, and with those used previously for the construction of roads in other areas of Britain.
Two-thirds of the 7-mile-long Hermit Road, west of Grand Canyon Village, is now closed to traffic, buses and pedestrians for major reconstruction. That closure, from Hopi Point westward, will continue through November 2008, and starting on July 7, the entire Hermit Road will be closed for construction. This $17 million reconstruction project will widen the road, improve the viewpoints and better define the walking trail. “People will be inconvenienced,” said Maureen Oltrogge, Grand Canyon spokeswoman.

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If anyone should be an inspiration to the legions of non-Latin Europeans dutifully signing on for GCSE salsa classes, Larry Harlow should. Jewish, and the son of a band leader and an opera singer, Harlow veered abruptly towards Latin street music, rather than jazz or the classics at the Music Art High School in New York in the 1950s. “We were right beside Spanish Harlem - I used to listen to the music in the Latino grocers shops.” In the 1960s and 1970s his novel rearrangements of trombone, trumpet, violin and flute sections moved him to the centre of New Yorks Latin scene, working with artists like Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barreto and Willie Colon, the generation whose tough new hybrid sound first came to be called salsa. Harlow was the first artist to be signed by the seminal Fania label, co-wrote the Latin rock opera Hommy (Mark 2 version on the way), played for the famous Mohammed Ali-George Foreman fight in Zaire (a fiasco: everyone came for the fight, not the concert). The last decade has been spent with his own band touring the world. Last year conga ace Ray Barreto had the idea, inspired by the “fantasy band”, an ad hoc group of jamming jazz stars, of reconvening Harlow, himself, singer Adalberto Santiago and cuatro player Yomo Toro as the Latin Legends Band. Thus Harlow makes his first ever London appearance on Saturday (Barreto is a regular performer and Santiago was here last year). No longer a breath- bating prospect, perhaps, but a most intriguing one.
Last year is going to be remembered as a remarkable year in music, as well as one for music. Everything kept on changing. Firstly, you had vinyl sales taking off dramatically, the humble 7 selling a whopping 87.3% more than last year, according to the BPI. Legal music downloads have now passed the 10 million mark in the UK too, showing that todays music buyers were happy to embrace technology. CD sales did fall, as the once mighty format has now been reduced to just something to record on, and looks set to got the way of cassettes.
The American musical theater of the twentieth century is a widely diverse genre that encompasses a variety of styles. From traditional operettas and musical comedies by composers such as Sigmund Romberg and George Gershwin in the early part of the century through mid-century dramatic works by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II and their contemporaries to shows that expand the boundaries of the genre by creators such as Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber the musical has been immensely popular with audiences worldwide for over one hundred years. A work in which music and drama are combined in various ways the Broadway musical adds dance costumes sets orchestration and musical style to the basic duality of music and drama to create a singular contribution to both American and global popular culture.Works for the musical stage appeared in the United States prior to the twentieth century thus establishing important precedents for the Broadway musical. Important genres included European-style opera ballad opera minstrel shows and vaudeville. The first Broadway musical is generally acknowledged to be The Black Crook (1866). This show was significant for two reasons: it established New York City as a center for musical theater; and it played for 475 performances instituting a defining goal of the successful Broadway musical–a long commercial run.

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