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A San Diego limousine operator has been named as the Operator of the Year by the International Taxicab Livery Association. Limousines by Linda was chosen last month from hundreds of livery services and taxicab companies in the international group. A press release from the ITLA highlighted the local operators commitment to quality, going as far as to install Global Positioning Satellite systems in all company vehicles. By marketing itself as a boutique ma department store-like market, the, company brings a level of personal service not found at other companies, Jennings said. Other factors in the selection were extensive, preventive maintenance on the vehicles and fax or computer verification of reservations, she said.
Significantly modernizing and expanding the companies fleet of vehicles, introducing a variety of new corporate packages, offering round-the-clock service countywide, and hiring a professional corps of additional chauffeurs are just a handful of the goals currently being implemented at Presidential Limousine, which was acquired out of bankruptcy last month by San Diego businessman John Thill.Computerizing Presidential Limousine and providing chauffeurs with the latest cellular technology is one of the first steps being completed.This will ensure on-time, prompt service for customers, and allow chauffeurs to be in contact at all times, noted Thill. Chauffeurs will even track airline flights for possible delays or other scheduling matters.
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ — Carmel Car and Limousine Service announced today that its nationwide network of affiliated car services, Carmel USA, has expanded to 43 U.S. cities, including such major destinations as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta, and that it expects to offer the service in 52 cities by year-end. Carmel USA is a seamless service that offers great convenience to the traveling public, said Dr. Avik Kabessa, Carmels president and chief operating officer. Carmel USA has invested significant effort selecting its network affiliates to ensure the most reliable and most affordable transportation for our customers and partners. We will continue to expand our network to additional cities and expect to serve a total of 52 markets by the end of the year, including all major U.S. cities and tourism destinations.

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Squalls ripped through the southern Pacific yesterday, knocking down at least three of the 13 yachts still competing in the BOC round-the-world solo race. An American, Arnet Taylor Jnr, and two Britons, Robin Davie and Harry Mitchell, reported being knocked over. Christophe Auguin, of France, turned in another 300-mile day to remain solidly in the lead. His countryman Jean Luc Van den Heede, however, sailed a straighter course to cut Auguins advantage down to 142 miles from 239 just two days earlier.
> Two cheques for pounds 2,500 each were handed over yesterday as the first grants from the Lister Trust in a new scheme to award excellence in sailing. One went to the 18-year-old Ben Ainslie, the youngest competitor to be selected to represent Britain in sailing at the Olympics. The other went to Andy Cassell who, with crew Kevin Curtis and Tony Downs, are European and world champions in paralympic sailing.

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Microsite Shares Ways Photographers Use Kingston Flash Memory; Wedding Photographers Jim and Lara Davis-Hicks Featured Jim and Lara Davis-Hicks founded Davis Photography in 2001 with the goal of providing their clients with unique and memorable images of the most important day of their lives. The secret to their success is really no secret at all. Shooting a wedding is an intimate and personal thing, and because of that we need to make a connection with the bride and groom and earn their trust to really create the photographs we want for them, said Lara, noting that this connection is essential to the success of any photographer. In agreement with Lara, Jim added, Aside from establishing this rapport, we need complete confidence in the equipment we use. Knowing our cameras and Kingston CompactFlash Ultimate cards will perform flawlessly allows us to dedicate our time to the client - to build a relationship that becomes evident in the images we take. The speed of Kingstons CompactFlash Ultimate cards allows us to capture those special, once in a lifetime moments.
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RE/MAX CENTRAL of Las Vegas believes it is critical to educate the general public about buying and selling a home when Foreclosures, REO Bank Owned Homes and Short Sales Real Estate Transaction Processes are driving much of the market, said John and Ruth Ahlbrand, Co-Founders of RE/MAX CENTRAL of Las Vegas. Weve put together a sales team within our organization that has gone through specialized training so they can handle these types of real estate transactions - as we worked with consumers, we realized many of them had no idea how to buy, sell and/or negotiate in todays foreclosure-driven real estate market. Top Ten Tips for Buying and Selling Foreclosures, REO Bank Owned Homes are below - for a more detailed explanation please visit our Corporate Blog * These are turbulent times in real estate, much of the market is being driven by foreclosures - you must know how to navigate through these treacherous waters.
DES MOINES, Iowa — Principal Real Estate Investors, the fourth largest manager of real estate assets in the United States, and Vested Housing Group, LLC have partnered to acquire a 16.25 acre apartment development site located within southeast Las Vegas, Nev., for approximately $10.5 million. We are thrilled that The Principals first Las Vegas ground up development venture is with Vested Housing and will be built on such a well located site. With two access points off I-215, convenient access to numerous employers, as well as a host of nearby retail and recreational amenities this development will be an excellent addition to our joint venture portfolio, said Rob Klinkner, assistant managing director, Principal Real Estate Investors. The planned project will offer a uniquely designed loft-style community with 350 units totaling approximately 325,000 square feet. The plans also includes a luxury clubhouse and pool, fitness center and a Class A finish package including 10 ceilings, granite countertops and tuck-under garages.
LAS VEGAS — At $1 billion plus in expected gross sales, Ivana Las Vegas will be the most expensive residential building ever sold Ivana Las Vegas, soon to be Las Vegas tallest luxury residential building, last week signed more than 1,500 accredited west coast real estate agents to sell units in the building. At 80 levels, 923 feet, 945 units and completion set for the end of 2008, Ivana Las Vegas is set to dominate the Las Vegas skyline. With an expected $1 billion plus in gross sales, Ivana Las Vegas will be the most expensive single residential building ever sold. Ivana Trump along with Australian partner Victor Altomare have created the award winning luxury residential building and outfitted it with a slew of state-of-the art amenities including retina scanning entrances to penthouse level suites, 24 hour concierge service, a recording studio, custom designed media rooms in each suite and unobstructed scenic views of Las Vegas from every room in the suite to name just a few.

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Business Editors Bank One Corp. (NYSE: ONE) today introduced Bank One MoneyManager(SM) - customized financial software that gives consumers unprecedented knowledge and control of their finances by bringing together their financial accounts in one location. Bank One is the first U.S. bank to customize Microsoft Corp.s (Nasdaq: MSFT) Money Explorer, a browser-enabled product built to empower financial institutions with enhanced functionality for their customers. Working seamlessly with bankone.com, Bank Ones existing online banking service, Bank One MoneyManager can retrieve and consolidate financial information from bank accounts, loans, 401(k)s and investment accounts from more than 2,000 financial companies. The software also helps consumers maintain accounts, pay bills, and create budgets and financial forecasts.
In a growing number of schools nationwide, young people - particulary children are learning the value of a dollar. Through simulated and actual banking-school programs, Black children are learning to open savings accounts, participate in investment clubs, and complete deposit and withdrawal slips, says a finance article featured in the April issue of Ebony Magazine. Our children dont care about buying $150 sneakers because they dont know the value of $150, said Cassandra Mills, president of the Black Music division of Giant Records. If they did, they might not want to spend the whole sum on shoes.

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I listen to my heartbeat, to my breath, to my wifes breathing beside me, and I think, every night, of my father, a thousand miles to the north, breathing toward sleep, of my children breathing on the other side of the house. I listen to traffic, to wind, to whatever moves. Sometimes I can smell one of the blossoming perfume-trees that open their flowers at night. Maybe I pretend their perfume is becoming my body as I slip away into just breathing, away into the scurry of lizards and the mitten-like beating of moth wings. Sometimes I catalog shadows: lost teeth, a mattress stuffed with hair, the unwashed socks of someone who moved away years ago, painted-over windows, gestures that mean I am desperate for love, the ample darkness at the core of any solid thing. And so I am lost, and so I fall away, I peel away, I strip myself away and I myself am stripped away, falling into absence like an empty tide. Or maybe as I sleep I am rising in an elevator which stops between floors and just hangs there. Silence. Then maybe all the others on the crowded elevator start chattering a deafening cacophony. Maybe their clothes look like feathers as the elevator opens on nothing and they jump up, laughing, and seem to fly away in every direction as I look down at my unchanged body, as I step out into nothing (I cant stop myself), as I step out into silence, into weightlessness and perfect blue.You remember a woman wrapped in white, sitting in a rocking chair beside a dark window. She rocks and looks out while she tells stories about people youve never heard of before, and she complains about windows and outside and white. Her breath clouds the dark window she looks hard into to try to see you in the reflection, standing behind her. You move around behind her, unable to decide what to do with your hands, with your body. You feel like touching her gently, saying something inane and untrue: it will be all right. But you dont talk. And she sings to you, songs you remember as she sings them. She tells stories about relatives and childhood. About cellars and crawl spaces. Who else can breathe underwater? She turns toward you and asks again. Who else do you know who can breathe underwater? She says she could live there, underwater. She says maybe shed prefer to live there, away from all this weather. She asks if you remember nights you slept beneath her bed with your brothers and sisters. You remind her you were an only child. She insists you must remember. You breathed each others breath. I tossed and dreamed alone above you. And you see now Ive grown too old to live, too old to love, too old to sleep. Theres nothing more to say. Where was your father? You cant remember anything. And so, as she talks on, you take off your clothes and lie down on that chilly floor, curl up and try to fall asleep, curl up and fall asleep until you arent afraid of waking.

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ONCE THOUGHT TO BE THE DEVILS BREW COFFEE IS A GOD-SEND FOR ENTREPRENEURS FUELLING THE GLOBAL CAFFEINE OBSESSION You know that coffee is a big and profitable business when the drinks and snackfood giant, Coca-Cola Amatil, turns its attention to it. TWo years ago it bought Grinders Coffee, whose founder Giancarlo Gist is one of Australias coffee pioneers. But while coffee roasting may be a profitable business, the story of the humble café is very different.
- BLUE RAPIDS — Capital-Journal to host coffee — Topeka Capital-Journal staffers and columnists will be in Blue Rapids today to host the weekly Community Coffee. Columnists Jim Ramberg and Dick Snider will be on hand to answer questions and to listen to the comments of area residents. A group photo of those in attendance will be taken and published in Thursdays newspaper. The coffee will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Blue Valley Cafe. The Capital-Journal will pick up the tab for the coffee and doughnuts. The public is encouraged to attend. - Mark Taddiken sworn in as senator — Republican Mark Taddiken, a farmer from Clifton, was given the oath of office Tuesday in the Senate chamber by Secretary of State Ron Thornburgh.
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Creative Enterprise Award Chameleon Digital Media Website design company based at Armitage Bridge Design Junkie Ltd Graphic design business, of Shepley
Town and Giants chairman Ken Davy was honoured at last nights awards. Mr Davy was named winner in recognition of his achievements in the worlds of finance and sport. The award was presented by Jeremy Garside, managing director of awards sponsor Chadwick Lawrence, who hailed Mr Davy as a problem solver, a wealth creator and a substantial employer. He said: He is a man who has built up a substantial business not once, but twice.
The closing date for entries is Friday, October 20.

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> Two cheques for pounds 2,500 each were handed over yesterday as the first grants from the Lister Trust in a new scheme to award excellence in sailing. One went to the 18-year-old Ben Ainslie, the youngest competitor to be selected to represent Britain in sailing at the Olympics. The other went to Andy Cassell who, with crew Kevin Curtis and Tony Downs, are European and world champions in paralympic sailing.
With gusts of over 30 knots blasting over the Holy Loch, several dinghy sailors found it nigh on impossible to get their boats righted in the difficult conditions. In the slow dinghy class, Strathclyde Loch Sailing Clubs Crawford Reid produced two firsts in his Albacore, putting him out in front as a clear leader in the 13-strong class and Alan Milton in Pepsi took two more decisive wins in the Sigma 33 class. Cove Sailing Clubs Alan Harper in Pied Piper sealed a championship win with a second and fourth, while Clyde Cruising Clubs Donald Sharp had two good wins and lifted the IRC Class 2 crown.

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Peggy Williams of Enco was named Woman in Construction of the Year in the Little Rock division by the National Association of Women in Construction.
Prior to joining Hamilton Construction, Light was a project manager with Valley Construction Company for 23 years, primarily in the Warner Center complexes in Woodland Hills. Correa managed construction contracts at Point Mugu and Port Hueneme naval bases for Phillips National Company in Oxnard.

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LAS VEGAS — Dave Crete Associates GMAC Real Estate Offers Full Range of Home Services; With Sights Set on Growth, Company to Break Ground on Second Office GMAC Real Estate, one of North Americas leading real estate firms, announced that it has awarded a franchise to Dave Crete, a respected real estate industry veteran in Las Vegas bustling real estate market. Taking the home services concept even further, Cretes staff also includes licensed contractors who can assist clients with everything from home renovations and remodeling to building custom homes and commercial buildings.
When we launched our `free internet real estate listing business model on August 8, 2006, we knew we had a great product that was designed and formatted to serve the growing number of homeowners wanting to sell their own homes. We however had no idea that FSBO Channels would be so well received that demand would prompt the successful launch of 18 websites in less than two months. We are very pleased with the incredibly positive responses coming from hundreds of buyers and sellers every week, said Ray Whitmer, CEO. FSBO Channels provides all homeowners in 16 cities with a free no strings attached internet venue on which they can list and promote the sale of their own home. Only the power of the internet provides sellers with the level of exposure they need to get a successful sale. Buyers no longer go to a real estate agent to find homes for sale, they use the internet. Some 80% of all buyers and sellers start the process on the internet, making the internet the most important marketing tool available to sellers, says Bert L. Bill, COO. The other cities and states where FSBO Channels offers its totally free FSBO real estate listings are:

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Amistar Sells Unit To SMS: Amistar Corp., a San Marcos-based public company traded on Nasdaq as AMTA, sold its contract manufacturing division to SMS Technologies, a San Diego-based firm thats in the same business, for an undisclosed price. Amistar President Stuart Baker said the company decided to get out of the contract manufacturing business and to develop its distributed delivery networks business that services the retail pharmacy industry. SMS and Amistar plan to make presentations to Amistars six largest customers in hopes of retaining them at SMS Sorrento Mesa plant. Privately held SMS has some 25 regular, large-volume customers, and many smaller customers that use the plant to produce new products.
The SMS Forum, a non-profit organization
with a mission to develop, foster and promote SMS (short message service)
to the benefit of the global wireless industry will disband by July 27,
2007, and take down its web site by the end of 2007.

The SMS Forum served as a useful tool for the industry through its
workshops and its liaise with other industry and standards organizations.
Since its inception, the SMS Forum provided operators, solutions providers
and developers with an important platform to exchange ideas and present
solutions to the challenges that the industry faced. This process has been
very effective, and the maturity of SMS means that the need for further
promotion of the standards is now no longer necessary.

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- BLUE RAPIDS — Capital-Journal to host coffee — Topeka Capital-Journal staffers and columnists will be in Blue Rapids today to host the weekly Community Coffee. Columnists Jim Ramberg and Dick Snider will be on hand to answer questions and to listen to the comments of area residents. A group photo of those in attendance will be taken and published in Thursdays newspaper. The coffee will be from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Blue Valley Cafe. The Capital-Journal will pick up the tab for the coffee and doughnuts. The public is encouraged to attend.
Cappuccino coffee is named after the Capuchin friar: the frothy white milk was thought to look like a friars cowl.
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Interior Design Company141 Normandy Las Vegas, NV 89101
Norms Byrd, interior designer and artist, has been elected president of the San Diego chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers for the 2008-2009 term, which begins Oct. 1. Byrd has more than 21 years of experience in commercial and residential interior design, including five years as an independent contractor to Kachay Homes of Rancho Santa Fe where she designed interior architecture, cabinetry and detailing for custom homes.
THE Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (IPDM) has launched the Malaysian Interior Design Awards 2004. This year, the awards will honour excellence in the interior design industry in three categories, namely Interior Builders, Interior Products and Service Excellence. IPDM will

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The Business, Steve Morris and Graham Willcocks, Hodder Stoughton, 2001, paperback, 134 pages, L9.99, ISBN: 0 340 78911 5. Tel: 020 7873 6247. Published under the Business Dynamics banner by Hodder Stoughton, this business resource book is bulging with challenging questions and real world references. It is intended for students in the 14-19 age range. The books handling of business principles is dynamic. It takes a fresh approach to the basics and provides evidence on which to base investigations. It makes use of case studies to draw students into concepts and explain how companies operate and how they contribute to the economy. The book is organised into four interesting sections, categorising key concepts and illustrating the application of these concepts through discussion of various organisations within relevant industries.
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Growth in exposure prompts change in coverage provision Are your homeowners clients concerned about their exposure to personal injury claims? They should be, especially if they have adolescent children. In the Internet age, however, the potential for personal injury claims has increased substantially. Thanks to the global reach of e-mail, blogs, and shared sites such as MySpace and YouTube, damaging comments can be instantly transmitted to millions of people throughout the world and live on, so to speak, in electronic files that may never be fully expunged.
Personal Injuries follows The Laws of Our Fathers, which Turow completed in 1996. His latest novel is set in the fictional Kindle County, which has much of the atmosphere and many attributes of Chicago, the city in which Turow and his wife practice law. The IRS has located a bank account into which large amounts of money have been deposited by those associated with a small law firm. The account appears to be a device to hide income, and the IRS immediately puts the pressure on Robbie Feaver, one of the two partners in the firm. The real problem for Feaver began when the IRS agents opened his front door to let in U.S. Attorney Stan Sennett, who had an entirely different goal than tax recovery on his mind. That is when George Mason got involved. Mason was an attorney who had an office in the same building where Feavers firm had its offices. Mason becomes the voice of the novel as Feavers attorney for the defense of the tax fraud charges. The story is told largely from his point of view as he attempts to help Feaver through what becomes a complicated hodgepodge of personal relationships, schemes, double-dealing, subterfuge and, ultimately, death. It seems the U.S. Attorney is interested in leveraging the potential tax charges against Feaver to force Feavers cooperation in a sting operation. The target of the sting is Feavers law partners uncle, the chief judge of the local court. U.S. Attorney Sennett believes there is widespread corruption in the courts. Feaver confirms that he has been involved in a system by which he can influence the outcome of cases favorably. The system involves giving money to various people who work for different judges, and the belief is that some of the money in each case makes its way to the chief judge.

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Spiceworld - The Movie (PG) Forget Arnie, Sly, Demi, Disney or even that Cruise geezer. With Christmas wrapped and their chart-busting Too Much predictably slotted in at No. 1, a very timely debut dose of big- screen Girl Power succeeds the Full Monty as this year-ends British film biggie.
Kinnerton new lifelike moulded character chocolates are taking the sector by storm, as is the companys licensing of major movies this year. Marketing director Rachel Grice says: We have signed a number of high profile licenses to add to our current portfolio of favourites such as Barbie, The Simpsons, and Fimbles. Following the success of 2002s first Spider-Man movie and Kinnertons equally successful Spider-Man confectionery, the company will be developing a number of Spider-Man 2 products to follow the films release in July 2004.
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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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.
Business/Technology Editors BURLINGTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sept. 19, 2000 Genuity Inc. (NASDAQ:GENU) today launches a $20 million global marketing campaign — including the companys first-ever television advertising — to support the introduction of its innovative new Network Services Platform (NSP), Black Rocket(TM).

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The SMS Forum, a non-profit organization
with a mission to develop, foster and promote SMS (short message service)
to the benefit of the global wireless industry will disband by July 27,
2007, and take down its web site by the end of 2007.

The SMS Forum served as a useful tool for the industry through its
workshops and its liaise with other industry and standards organizations.
Since its inception, the SMS Forum provided operators, solutions providers
and developers with an important platform to exchange ideas and present
solutions to the challenges that the industry faced. This process has been
very effective, and the maturity of SMS means that the need for further
promotion of the standards is now no longer necessary.

SHORT messaging services is still a major hit among mobile phone users. Celcos are no longer in doubt on the growth potential of SMS. Even third party vendors are now resorting to using various SMS-based transactions and even SMS-based contests, though still controversial.

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The Concrete Centres activities and achievements have made significant progress during 2006. The UK has one of the lowest per capita consumptions of cement and concrete in the world. The Concrete Centre has been set up to address this by ensuring that the key decision makers and influencers in the construction industry are made fully aware of the wide range of benefits and attributes that concrete has. The most critical project stages that assist in the formulation of a decision as to whether or not to go with concrete are the feasibility study and detailed design. It is at these stages that the frame material is determined. Therefore, it is essential that the decision makers involved are able to make a fully informed choice in terms of structural design, construction methods, fire performance, environmental and acoustic performance and thermal efficiency. We in the concrete industry need to ensure that best practice information on the most efficient forms of concrete construction is available to design teams. The resources and advice provided by The Concrete Centre prove invaluable at this critical stage of the design process.
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Spiceworld - The Movie (PG) Forget Arnie, Sly, Demi, Disney or even that Cruise geezer. With Christmas wrapped and their chart-busting Too Much predictably slotted in at No. 1, a very timely debut dose of big- screen Girl Power succeeds the Full Monty as this year-ends British film biggie.

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The Concrete Centres activities and achievements have made significant progress during 2006. The UK has one of the lowest per capita consumptions of cement and concrete in the world. The Concrete Centre has been set up to address this by ensuring that the key decision makers and influencers in the construction industry are made fully aware of the wide range of benefits and attributes that concrete has. The most critical project stages that assist in the formulation of a decision as to whether or not to go with concrete are the feasibility study and detailed design. It is at these stages that the frame material is determined. Therefore, it is essential that the decision makers involved are able to make a fully informed choice in terms of structural design, construction methods, fire performance, environmental and acoustic performance and thermal efficiency. We in the concrete industry need to ensure that best practice information on the most efficient forms of concrete construction is available to design teams. The resources and advice provided by The Concrete Centre prove invaluable at this critical stage of the design process.
No retrospective would be complete without remembering the contributions of leading figures who have helped shape the industry. In this issue recognizing todays top contractors (see page 27), it is fitting to salute some of the pioneers from CONCRETE CONSTRUCTIONS early days. It was Corbettas dedication to the development of a strong concrete industry, however, that earned him the moniker Mr. Concrete. He was instrumental in founding several organizations, starting in 1950 with the Concrete Industry Board of New York City, which brought together concrete contractors, producers, architects, engineers, testing labs, cement manufacturers, and reinforcing steel producers.

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of Little Rock in a merger before joining CJRW. George Thomas Jones has been named operations associate. Jones has a degree in communications with an emphasis in advertising and public relations from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

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Late at night, unable to sleep in the muggy heat, I channel-hop. I alight on BBC World–a documentary about a swish London ad agency working on a Brazilian liquor companys big international splash. Millions are at stake. In such circumstances, when are they not? The pictures gain something of the aura of holy relics. The money thats gone into them, before the hooch launches on the international market, is completely crazy. All spent in the service of image. Theres been some slight consternation at NI Towers around doing an issue on advertising. We advertise ourselves and print ads in the magazine. Might there be just a whiff of the double standard? But theres a gulf between our efforts and those of big-brand mass advertising that stretches from here to, well, almost eternity. We constantly remind our contributors theyve got to help us live up to our advertising promises. We print only a few ads in the NI–those that meet our guidelines and which might have something to offer our readers. And we cherish our independence–weve never had to bin a piece because it might have upset an advertiser. Bins are for junk.
The SLDP sector has invested more than 19.3m [pounds sterling] in brand advertising from January to May this year, which suggests the total spend will go far beyond last years total anual figure of 31.9m [pounds sterling]. TV and press dominated the media spend althrough more brands have adopted the multi-media approach pioneered by the Mullerlove campaign in 2001 * Source NMR 2003, AC Neilsen May 2003

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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.
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 Brokers with the SRES designation help seniors make wise decisions about selling their home, buying rental property, managing the capital gains and estate tax implications of owning real estate, obtaining a reverse mortgage, moving to a senior community and other issues. The designation was introduced in 1997 and is nationally recognized.

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Through licensing agency Link, the brand will be seen across a range of merchandise, including clothing, lingerie, bedroom accessories, cards and stationery. The products, which have a funky image, will target young girls.
SUPERMODEL Elle Macpherson has lashed out at British womens taste in underwear. She says that their lingerie is not only boring, but unsexy. Australian Elle, 39, who has earned millions from her range of skimpy underwear called Intimates, hit out in a TV documentary. She also claimed that she alone has taught women in the UK how to dress seductively under their clothes.

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Business Editors Limousine Chauffeured Transportation (LCT) magazine announced its Operators of the Year at the LCT Show in Las Vegas Tuesday night.
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.”

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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 practice is a broad and widely defined area of the law. In a pristine sense it deals with the esoteric subject of real property law and titles. In practice the subject matter handled by real property lawyers is much broader. Many of the areas of law within real estate practice are areas of specialty themselves. Real estate lawyers examine and evaluate real property titles, handle real estate sales, purchases and other transactions, foreclose mortgages, represent developers and contractors in drafting and negotiating development and construction agreements, handle real estate financing, structure and draft the governing documents for planned developments such as condominiums, serve as counsel to community and condominium associations, draft and negotiate leases, litigate title, boundary, and other land disputes, and advise clients respecting zoning and land: use matters. The examination of real estate titles requires knowledge of corporations and other forms of business organization, wills, trusts and estates, and a practitioner handling transactions must understand contractual, business, and tax subjects as well. The subjects that are tested on the certification exam attest to this diversity. They are title issues; real estate finance; environmental and land use; condominiums and homeowner associations; landlord tenant; closings; sellers, buyers, brokers, and title insurers; real property litigation; taxation of entities and other tax issues; and ethics. Some hold an impression that at least some aspects of the real estate practice are not challenging, that the practice is increasingly title company, form, and paralegal driven, and that when business is light any lawyer with a good paralegal can Ado real estate closings. This impression is not accurate. As with any area of practice, successfully representing clients in real estate matters requires knowledge, skill, and experience. The diversity in real estate practice may mean that no one lawyer can be an expert in each practice area encompassing the modern real property practice or that are tested by the certification program. That, however, is not a reason to not seek certification. The committee recognizes that few lawyers are likely to possess specific and detailed expertise in each of the many subjects that fall within the scope of real estate.

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Call it catalytic conversion: remodeling cleaned up this small kitchen and helped it function more efficiently. Before, though the sink and most appliances seemed to be in the right places, there wasnt quite enough counter space. And heavy-looking painted wood cabinets and a crowded breakfast area made the entire kitchen seem cramped. For more comfortable seating, a built-in bench now wraps a corner of the eating area. The windows were restyled, with a new one added to the kitchens long wall; the breakfast areas section of this wall was pushed out about 1 1/2 feet.
Out for views, up for light: those are the directions this tall, four-sided bay takes to gain garden views. Since the shallow pitch of the existing roof would have cramped the high, open greenhouse look the Starrs wanted, designer Linda Thornton of Carmel, California, gave the bay an octagonal roof of its own. It rises almost 3 feet above the existing roof, radiating from a central point above the eave line. Half of it notches into the old roof; the other half extends beyond to top the four glass walls. Only three support posts obstruct garden views through the glass panes. Outside, a planter wraps around the base of the bay, softening the expanse of concrete patio.

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Protech Powder Coatings Nuvocoat is Protechs line of UV-curable powder coatings, offered in a wide range of colors and textures. Nuvocoat powders show excellent chemical, stain and scratch resistance, the company says, and are formulated to provide a durable finish.
Tellkamp Systems Inc. recently expanded its finishing system product line to include powder coating on engineered wood, specifically MDF. The company says its powder coating systems are designed with the flexibility and consistency required in the powder coating on wood process.

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Travelers can now create a more satisfying
vacation experience thanks to Kango , a
search and discovery application that aggregates and organizes the myriad
of the internets travel community and review sites into one place. The new
venture, founded by Yen Lee, former general manager of Yahoo! Travel, today
announced it received a Series A round of funding of $4 million from Shasta
Ventures earlier this year, and the opening of the site to its first beta
users.

According to a 2006 survey commissioned by MSN and conducted by Harris
Interactive#174;, approximately three-quarters of U.S. adult respondents who
have ever taken a vacation say they visit three or more Web sites when
researching and/or booking their vacation plans. “The fact that three out
of four vacationers spread their online research across multiple Web sites
– with some visiting 10 or more — points to the huge timesaving benefits
that a truly full-featured online travel planning site can deliver,” said
Jim Quilty, vice president of travel and tourism at Harris Interactive.

As a travel review
aggregator , Kango has aggregated and analyzed more than 20 million
traveler opinions from more than 1,000 sites across the Web. The service
uses natural language analysis and travel-specific term mapping to deliver
reliable, relevant recommendations based on consumers exact requirements
and preferences. This means users can now include subjective criteria like
romantic or relaxing, or objective criteria like price and internet
access and get relevant results. For instance, Kango users looking for a
romantic getaway in San Francisco will get different hotel and
activity results than those looking for a family friendly vacation in San Francisco . Kango also understands
consumers intent regardless of the terminology they use, so good for
kids is interpreted the same way as child friendly or family vacation.
The result is a travel search application that helps travelers discover new
travel choices and make better decisions.

MINNEAPOLIS — Gander Mountains New Adventure Travel Service Relies on Experienced Associates to Give Customers Memorable Outdoor Vacations Whether its pheasant hunting in South Dakota or sail fishing in Costa Rica, outdoor enthusiasts will now have access to the best habitat, guides and equipment available, all in one place. Gander Mountain is proud to announce its new travel and guide service, Outdoor Expeditions. Outdoor Expeditions is another Gander Mountain service that will help us fulfill our vision to help our customers create outdoor memories, said Gander Mountain CEO, Mark Baker. Adventure travel is the fastest growing segment of the leisure travel business, grossing over $40 billion a year, therefore we see this as a clear opportunity to better serve our customer and at the same time grow our business. Our objective with the service is to offer our customers a value-added experience by utilizing our expertise to make sure every detail is covered - from what clothing to wear and which equipment is required, to providing access to the best locations around the globe.
ORLANDO, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 13, 1999–AirTran today announced the introduction of its newest leisure product, AirTran Vacations. The new brand will offer comprehensive, competitively priced vacation packages including air transportation provided by AirTran Airways, ground transportation provided by Hertz Rental Cars, hotel accommodations and sightseeing packages. AirTran Vacations is operated by Adventure Vacations, an experienced wholesale travel company based in Hunt Valley, Md. Travel is currently available from all of the cities AirTran serves to 11 destinations within the AirTran route system. All packages include round-trip air via AirTran Airways, accommodations and hotel taxes. Two-night AirTran Super Saver packages range from $178 to $429. Three, four and seven night packages range from $247 to $1,267, and most include a Hertz four-door sub-compact car with unlimited mileage plus additional ground amenities. Current AirTran Vacations destination cities include:

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New service gets you from the air to the slopes and everything in between This is just another way Frontier makes traveling to your favorite mountain destination a breeze, said Frontier Vice President of Distribution, Sales and Marketing, Jim Young. With one-stop booking, extensive accommodation options, and the in-flight experience youve come to expect, choosing which of Frontiers eight mountain destinations you want to visit will be the most difficult part of the process. As the leading seller of ski vacations in North America, Ski.com is excited to welcome Frontier to the mountains and we are very proud to have been chosen to power Frontier Ski Vacations, said Harry Peisach, Ski.com president and CEO. Ski.coms personalized customer service combined with Frontiers convenient Ski Country routes provides Frontier Ski Vacation clients a one-stop resource to book complete ski vacation packages including discount air and great deals on lodging, lift tickets, equipment rental, ski school, ground transportation and more.
DENVER WASHINGTON — Exclusive Resorts, the leader in the rapidly growing luxury residence club category, today announced its significant expansion in four North American mountain destinations: Vail, Colorado; Deer Valley, Utah; Lake Tahoe, California and Whistler, British Columbia. The addition of these luxury residences further enhances the vacation experience for Exclusive Resorts members by expanding the industrys largest collection of multi-million-dollar vacation homes. Exclusive Resorts is becoming the preferred way for affluent consumers to vacation because we offer our members the most luxurious residences, personalized service and the ultimate vacation experience, all without the hassles or cost of ownership, said Donn Davis, CEO of Exclusive Resorts. Dozens more residences in several destinations are scheduled to open in the coming months and years for Exclusive Resorts members. Today, members have access to nearly 300 private luxury residences in 36 of the worlds most sought-after destinations.

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This new report explores the world market for lingerie, covering bras, briefs and bodywear, daywear shapewear. This is the first global report on this US$30 billion per year market. This report assesses the market on a global and regional basis, with figures provided for value and unit sales, and looking at the reasons behind the differences between the various regional markets. Also included are value and unit forecasts to 2010. The major players in the market are also examined, as well as issues around the supply chain, imports and exports, brands and private label and future sourcing.
Through licensing agency Link, the brand will be seen across a range of merchandise, including clothing, lingerie, bedroom accessories, cards and stationery. The products, which have a funky image, will target young girls.

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The LCT Show continues its newest idea of creating conference sessions personalized for fleet size and level of experience. This exclusive structure helps attendees smoothly navigate through 20 sessions so they can easily choose what is best for them and their company. Some of the top concerns plaguing the industry deal with insurance rates, employee training, price competition, and government regulations. The LCT Show has taken these vital concerns and has addressed them in their conference line-up.

“The average operator has been in business for 12 years,” according to LCT magazines June issue, the 2008 Fact Book. Although they may have more cumulative knowledge and experience compared to a start-up, theres always room for more education that will keep operators up to date and ahead of the times. “If operators want to be profitable, especially in this tight market, they need to be informed and strategic,” says Sara McLean, Publisher of LCT magazine. Allowing attendees to receive effective solutions to their most troubling dilemmas, at a speed built for their level of experience, the LCT Show strives to help their attendees through this difficult economy.

Condensed into three days, the LCT Show provides many valuable resources for all attendees. As the most efficient and sure way to shop, the LCT Show will direct attendee sales efforts accurately and cost-effectively, with minimum waste. With the great benefit of having all desired vendors under the same roof at the same time, attendees can analyze and implement their entire business needs in just three days.

Attendees who register by December 30, can save up to $80 on a full conference pass. In addition, American Airlines is offering International LCT delegates a special airfare. Call 800-433-1790 and reference code A9719AF when booking your ticket to obtain the discounted rate.

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Janice P. Brown has been appointed vice chair of the American Bar Associations Employer-Employee Relations Committee and its Solo and Small Firm Practitioners Committee for the 2004-05 fiscal year. Brown is an employment law and business litigation specialist and the principal in her own practice, Brown Law Group. Duane Morris LLP added P. Blake Allen as a partner to its San Diego office and Robert G. Copeland and Stuart L. Sorenson have been added to the firms corporate practice group. Alien concentrates his practice in the areas of securities law and public company representation, as well as mergers and acquisitions, gaming, and general corporate law. Copeland practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate and real property law. Sorensons practice is focused in the area of corporate law with an emphasis in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings, joint ventures and general corporate matters. Steven Campanella has joined Junes Attorney Service, Inc. as a senior accounts coordinator. In his new position, Campanella will be responsible for new business development, as well as assisting with improving internal efficiencies and quality control. Gray Cary Ware Freidenrich LLP has announced that seven of the firms local attorneys have been elevated to partner. The new partners are: Ralph Barry, Tim Blackford, John Fitzsimmons, Paul Johnson, Ken Kecskes, Paul Reynolds and Christian Waage. Barry has a broad-based practice encompassing all aspects of employee benefits. Blackfords practice focuses on contract and commercial litigation. Fitzsimmons has a commercial litigation practice that includes securities and class action defense. Johnson represents emerging growth and venture-backed companies in capital-raising transactions and counsels clients on securities offerings and corporate governance matters. Kecskes practice focuses on real estate, construction, land use and subdivision law, real estate-secured transactions, commercial and industrial leasing, and mergers and acquisitions. Reynolds represents publicly traded companies and their officers and directors in securities class action litigation, shareholder derivative lawsuits, and other regulatory investigations. Waage is a corporate attorney who counsels companies, boards of directors and board committees on venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and securities offerings. Richard Campbell and Kenneth Tarbet have joined Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves Savitch LLPs intellectual property team as a partner and an attorney, respectively. Campbell has extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of telecommunications, electronics, software and semiconductors. Tarbets practice includes patent procurement, infringement and validity studies, licensing, and intellectual property management.
Maureen Arnn joins Littler Mendelson as an associate, representing and counseling management on federal and state labor and employment laws. Arnn formerly served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable William Q. Hayes, U.S. District Court in the Southern District of California.

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No shortage of storage in this kitchen remodel Chock-full of storage, this generous kitchen addition was annexed to the rear of the house. Among its space-expanding amenities are a 5 1/2-foot-long appliance garage, an eating and storage island, and a built-in desk for menu planning. Heart of the kitchen is a six-sided 9 1/2-foot-long island that provides storage for dishes, knives, and spices, as well as a cooktop and a snack counter serving four. For convenience, dishes are stored in the side of the island facing the sink and dishwasher. A U-shaped drawer for pots and pans pulls out under the cooktop.
Skylarks Cafe and Wine Bar closed February 18 to remodel their kitchen and plans to re-open March 3. The business has outgrown the current kitchen space, especially after the addition of the wine bar in 2005 and outdoor tables in the summertime, owner Don White said in a press release. With twice the cooking equipment and all new refrigeration, the main kitchen will be expanding from 225 square feet to about 500 square feet, converting half the lower part of the restaurant to kitchen space by removing 3 small booths.

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Tellkamp Systems Inc. recently expanded its finishing system product line to include powder coating on engineered wood, specifically MDF. The company says its powder coating systems are designed with the flexibility and consistency required in the powder coating on wood process.
Protech Chemicals Ltd. Protech says Thermolam powder coatings are the answer for coating wood and wood products using a traditional low temperature thermal cure. These powders are durable and design friendly, providing edge coverage on single or multi-faceted pieces, the company says. Thermolam powders emit no VOCs and are environmentally friendly, Protech says.

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When it comes to subjects kids love, space never goes out of style. Kick off the school year with an exploration of the mysteries of the cosmos. From fantasy vacations on the space shuttle to fantastic visions of the surface of Venus, this months CyberHunt will show that cyberspace is the best way to outer space! DIRECTIONS: Put on your space suit, check your oxygen supplies, and get ready to explore the wonders of the galaxy by taking this quiz. Visit the Web sites below, and write your answers in the spaces.
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Vail Resorts (NYSE: MTN), operator of the five world-class mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone in Colorado and Heavenly in California and Nevada, is working hard to make it easier for guests to take their ski and snowboard vacation this winter.

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Business/Travel Editors It moves at more than 500 miles an hour, lifts skiers 35,000 vertical feet, and seats over a hundred in comfort — the newest in ski-lift technology is now an Alaska Airlines jet. Alaska Airlines Vacations today announced the addition of ski packages to some of the best mountains in North America, including Lake Tahoe, Sun Valley, Alyeska in Alaska, Banff/Lake Louise in Alberta, Montanas Big Mountain and Whistler in British Columbia.

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QUICK HITS BEST CONSIGNMENT SHOP: Broadmoor Consignment Store
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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Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?Under newer and tougher standards, auditors are more involved than ever before in reducing the incidence of financial fraud. Statement on Internal Auditing Standards No. 3 requires the internal auditors to recognize the characteristic warning signs of internal fraud. Certified Fraud Examiners, many of whom have an audit background, are required to resolve allegations of fraud. Statement on Auditing Standards No. 53, promulgated by the Auditing Standards Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, requires external auditors to be more proactive in searching for fraud. Statement on Auditing Standards No. 54 requires the independent auditor to recognize major illegal acts, and in some instances report them. Legislation pending in the U.S. Congress may mandate even tougher standards.To meet their ever-expanding responsibilities in the area of fraud deterrence, internal auditors must be more “fraud-savvy” than ever before. During the last five years, Ive conducted interviews with McKinley Tabor and a few dozen other offenders. There is a lot we can learn from these financial Frankensteins.
Most financial conglomerates in Norway are mainly engaged in hanking activities. Chart 3.1 summarises hanks assets and Huhilities. Loans to Norwegian households and enterprises account tor approximately two-thirds of hanks assets. Developments in credit risk are therefore of central importance for banks* earnings and for financial stability. This section primarily focuses on an analysis of hanks and changes in financial infrastructure. Developments in other financial institutions arc discussed in brief. Banks results have been solid so far this year. However, banks total pre-tax profits as a share of average total assets declined somewhat compared with the same period last year (see Chart 3.2). This is because operating income has fallen more than operating expenses. Bolh net interesi income and operating expenses have exhibited a falling trend over a longer period.
Financial Markets and Financial Crises, edited by R. Glenn Hubbard, University of Chicago Press, 1991. This reviewer found it useful to group the ten papers into three categories. Four of the papers covered historical episodes or periods from US and world history when financial difficulties occurred. These four papers seemed closest to the spirit of the books title, and for the reviewer tended to be the most rewarding to read. Ben Bernanke and Harold James in their paper titled The Gold Standard, Deflation, and Financial Crisis in the Great Depression: An International Comparison, examine the contention that a mismanaged gold standard was responsible for the worldwide deflation of the late 1920s and early 1930s. By taking data for 24 countries, they look at the links between monetary contraction, deflation and depression in real output. Frederic Mishkin studies financial crises in the US from the panic of 1857 to the stock market crash of 1987. He applies the asymmetric information theories to these crises, and documents the breakdown in financial markets for each crisis. Rather than looking to the monetary aggregates as the cause of a crisis, the asymmetric information literature looks at a broader range of microeconomic factors such as the failure of a major financial institution, sharp declines in particular asset prices, disruptions in a particular financial market like the foreign exchange or commercial paper market, and so on. Thus, whereas the monetarist view focuses on bank panics and monetary aggregates to explain crises, the asymmetric information theory looks at more particular microeconomic failures in institutions or markets.

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Her areas of practice include trust and estate planning, family law and business law.
Leslie F. Keehn and Rebecca J. Gemmel joined the law firm of Sullivan Wertz McDade Wallace as associates. Keehns practice includes all aspects of civil trials and appeals, with an emphasis on business and real estate disputes. Gemmel specializes in representing developers and public agencies in matters involving residential and commercial real estate transactions.
Maureen Arnn joins Littler Mendelson as an associate, representing and counseling management on federal and state labor and employment laws. Arnn formerly served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable William Q. Hayes, U.S. District Court in the Southern District of California.

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DUBLIN, Ireland — This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing an array of specialty and luxury passenger transportation services via limousine or luxury sedans generally on a reserved basis. These establishments do not operate over regular routes and on regular schedules. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five-year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
A San Diego limousine operator has been named as the Operator of the Year by the International Taxicab Livery Association. Limousines by Linda was chosen last month from hundreds of livery services and taxicab companies in the international group. A press release from the ITLA highlighted the local operators commitment to quality, going as far as to install Global Positioning Satellite systems in all company vehicles. By marketing itself as a boutique ma department store-like market, the, company brings a level of personal service not found at other companies, Jennings said. Other factors in the selection were extensive, preventive maintenance on the vehicles and fax or computer verification of reservations, she said.

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Butterfly expansion The World Travel 101 workshops, sponsored by Hostelling International-American Youth Hostels, will visit Colorado Springs with a session on traveling in Australia and New Zealand. It will cover possible itineraries, transportation options, ways to save money, packing, travel documents and safety. The free event is at 7 p.m. Thursday at the REI store at 13476 E. Woodmen Road. Call the store at 260-1455.
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THE FINAL vacation days of summer are rapidly approaching. Traveling with pets can be great fun, but if your dog or cat hates to travel, the trip could be your worst nightmare, and hers, too. What arrangements do you need to make? Some dogs and cats do perfectly well in a boarding facility, while others do better when they stay in their own home. For a pet who will stay at home, a reliable friend or family member who can sleep over in your home is best for a dog. A cat will be OK alone for a short time with someone regularly visiting to give her food, water and some human companionship. If you dont have a friend or family member who can come do this for you, numerous bonded and insured pet sitting services are available.

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The drama of mergers, acquisitions, downsizing, and the managed redirection of health care resources away from acute care hospitals and high-technology medicine has overshadowed another change in the contemporary health care culture (Duva, 1990; Edmonds Hallman, 1995; Gabel, 1997; Salmon, 1995). The purpose of this article is to discuss the growing interest in alternative health care and offer an explanation for this phenomenon. Alternative health care is not easily defined. Often it is explained by describing what it is not — the scientific practice of nursing or medicine as it has come to be understood in first world countries during this century. Physicians who are sympathetic to the movement say that alternative therapy encompasses a broad spectrum of practices and beliefs (Eisenberg et al., 1993), and reflects a holistic world view of health and illness that is outside the biomedical mainstream of medicine (Rauckhorst, 1997). Other writers compare and contrast traditional and alternative medicine as a way of defining its practice. Western medicine is specialized; alternative care is holistic. Scientific practice is evaluated by its outcomes and its coherence with protocols; alternative therapy is not in conformity with the standards of the medical community and is considered to be unorthodox. Little is known about its safety, efficacy, or effectiveness (Gevitz, 1988; Lohr, 1997; U.S. Congress, 1990). The science of medicine is taught and practiced in universities and hospitals; alternative care is not widely taught is U.S. medical or nursing schools and is generally unavailable in American hospitals (Eisenberg et al., 1993; Engebretson Wardell, 1993). Insurance companies and federal and state governments pay for traditional medical care. With few exceptions (acupuncture and chiropractic medicine), alternative therapy has not been included as a health benefit by health insurance companies (Eisenberg, 1997). Recently, however, Oxford Health Plans announced its intention to offer coverage for alternative health care and provided its enrollees with a list of providers and services (Oxford Launches, 1998). There is an elaborate certification and licensing system for health care providers and hospitals; the world of alternative therapy is unregulated and its practitioners are usually unlicensed and uncertified (Eisenberg, 1997).
Sir: The risks of unregulated and irresponsible alternative medicine are rightly highlighted in your report of the article in the New England Journal of Medicine (”Alternative medicine a health risk, say experts”, 17 September). The public may be unaware that in many areas the evidence base for orthodox medicine is non-existent, and the potential for harm substantial. The evidence base for medical homeopathy is far from complete. However, one example of the many supportive studies is as follows. Of a group of 506 outpatients at the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital with a range of conditions including back pain, arthritis and allergies, 81 per cent improved with regard to their main problem and 80 per cent in their overall well-being. Of the 300 who were on conventional drugs at the outset, two- thirds reduced or stopped them.
NINE million Britons now regularly use complementary medicines to ease aches and pains. Growing numbers of mainstream doctors are practising alternative therapies and more than 40 per cent of surgeries now offer access to them. But which medicines have been scientifically shown to work? Today Sunday Mirror Health Correspondent SHARON COLLINS guides you through the most effective treatments.

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LEADING ARTICLE Tutankhamun T he news that Tutankhamuns “beautiful face” and “wonderful smile” have been restored to us in all their glory is cheering to those of us whose looks are going after only a few decades. Isnt it heart-warming that one can look so good after more than 3,000 years in a coffin underground? And of course, if Tut can be restored and “brought back”, albeit in a virtual sense, more than three millennia after his death, it begs the question of who will get the same treatment 3,000 years hence.
Everyday foods and drinks can be highly acidic and can damage teeth. British favourites such as fruit tea, balsamic vinegar, wine and many fruits could damage teeth by temporarily softening the hard enamel surface and over time make it thinner. Thinned enamel can then lead teeth to become more sensitive to hot, cold or sweet food and drinks, which is the first sign of acid erosion. And in time this erosion can change the appearance of teeth ( for example, showing up as a darker yellow appearance, as transparency near the edges or as small cracks on the edges of teeth.
The new year just changes hands, and with palms spread open she will come to define my body; she will push against the spaces of what I know like new teeth cutting gums, a little bleeding.

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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).
HAND IN GLOVE After an unfeasibly pleasant autumn theres a definite nip in the air. Which is good news for all those lovely woolly jumpers in the shops - shunned till now. And if you are going shopping, these sheerling mittens (womens only - sorry gents) are ideal, keeping your hands warm and your fingers free while you hand over your credit card. pounds 148 from Holland Holland, 31-33 Bruton Street, London W1 (020-7499 4411).

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Financial Statement Disclosures for Financially Troubled Enterprises Readers of financial statements of companies operating under chapter 11 generally recognize the financial statement disclosures required by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Statement of Position 90-7, “Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code” (SOP 90-7). As required by SOP 907, financial reporting during reorganization proceedings should distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from those related to a debtors ongoing business operations. The distinction between the reorganization and the ongoing business is made on each of the debtors principal financial statements. On the balance sheet, the debtor separately classifies pre- and post-petition obligations, distinguishing those pre-petition obligations that are subject to compromise from those that are not. Reorganization- and restructuring-related income and expenses are separately presented on the statement of operations. Within the operating, investing and financing categories of the statement of cash flows, cash flows in each of those categories resulting from the reorganization process itself are separately presented.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTSFinancial reporting is a broad concept encompassing financial statements, notes to financial statements and parenthetical disclosures, supplementary information (such as changing prices), and other means of financial reporting (such as management discussions and analysis, and letters to stockholders). Financial reporting is but one source of information needed by those who make economic decisions about business enterprises.The primary focus of financial reporting is information about earnings and its components. Information about earnings based on accrual accounting usually provides a better indication of an enterprises present and continuing ability to generate positive cash flows than that provided by cash receipts and payments.
Financial Markets and Financial Crises, edited by R. Glenn Hubbard, University of Chicago Press, 1991. This reviewer found it useful to group the ten papers into three categories. Four of the papers covered historical episodes or periods from US and world history when financial difficulties occurred. These four papers seemed closest to the spirit of the books title, and for the reviewer tended to be the most rewarding to read. Ben Bernanke and Harold James in their paper titled The Gold Standard, Deflation, and Financial Crisis in the Great Depression: An International Comparison, examine the contention that a mismanaged gold standard was responsible for the worldwide deflation of the late 1920s and early 1930s. By taking data for 24 countries, they look at the links between monetary contraction, deflation and depression in real output. Frederic Mishkin studies financial crises in the US from the panic of 1857 to the stock market crash of 1987. He applies the asymmetric information theories to these crises, and documents the breakdown in financial markets for each crisis. Rather than looking to the monetary aggregates as the cause of a crisis, the asymmetric information literature looks at a broader range of microeconomic factors such as the failure of a major financial institution, sharp declines in particular asset prices, disruptions in a particular financial market like the foreign exchange or commercial paper market, and so on. Thus, whereas the monetarist view focuses on bank panics and monetary aggregates to explain crises, the asymmetric information theory looks at more particular microeconomic failures in institutions or markets.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ — Carmel Car and Limousine Service announced today that its nationwide network of affiliated car services, Carmel USA, has expanded to 43 U.S. cities, including such major destinations as Los Angeles, Chicago, and Atlanta, and that it expects to offer the service in 52 cities by year-end. Carmel USA is a seamless service that offers great convenience to the traveling public, said Dr. Avik Kabessa, Carmels president and chief operating officer. Carmel USA has invested significant effort selecting its network affiliates to ensure the most reliable and most affordable transportation for our customers and partners. We will continue to expand our network to additional cities and expect to serve a total of 52 markets by the end of the year, including all major U.S. cities and tourism destinations.
Business Editors Limousine Chauffered Transportation (LCT) Magazine has developed a new eClassifieds website that will allow buyers and sellers to make transactions online. Customers will now have the opportunity to browse the latest vehicle, business, job, service and software listings. Along with the user-friendly format, LCT has also launched an eAlert system, where buyers can receive instant notification on new listings. To maximize effectiveness and impact, sellers will have the option to include special features and make adjustments to the ads posted.

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