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Weekly magazine targets those responsible for planning, merchandising and operating discount retail stores. It is published weekly by Lebhar-Friedman.
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Newspaper covers business news for professionals in the Topeka, Kansas area.
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An international literary journal that publishes interviews, original poetry, and fiction from around the world. Articles include essays on writers and regional trends, authors writing on books that changed their lives, and travel writing.
This digest describes the relationship between literature and culture and shows the significance for students who read a variety of literature about their own and other cultures. No aspect of American society, however, excludes American Indians and Alaska Natives more completely than the accepted canons of literature. The Digest describes the resulting loss for American culture, but also discusses the development of literature by Native writers. It explains why literature written about Native Americans can never take the place of literature written by Native writers.LITERATURE AND CULTURELiterature is a powerful vehicle for the transmission and interpretation of a culture (Grant, 1986). Literature can combine knowledge and feelings in ways different from other disciplines such as art and music. People of all ages need to read a variety of literature to help them understand the principles underpinning the values and traditions of their own culture and the cultures of others.Artistic expression can be conceived, in part, as an attempt to transform “otherness” into “ourness” (Grant, 1986). Studying the vivid and compelling myths, legends, and songs of traditional Native literature helps readers understand contemporary Native literature and appreciate its differences from the mainstream. Two invaluable books for helping secondary school teachers lead students through such subject matter are Lerners “Dancing on the Rim of the World” (1990) and Silkos “Ceremony” (1977).Literature that portrays American Indian people as an integral part of the United States–transforming “otherness” into “ourness”–is a relatively recent phenomenon. Too often, the few examples that have secured a place in the secondary school curriculum are inauthentic, portraying cultural information inaccurately. By and large, books about American Indians and Alaska Natives written by people from outside the culture are still viewed as the best interpretation of Native cultures.STEREOTYPES ABOUT AMERICAN INDIANS AND ALASKA NATIVES IN LITERATUREMuch of the literature about Native Americans written by non-Natives has perpetuated negative stereotypes. Unfortunately, many secondary students and even Native people themselves have come to believe the stereotypes.The earliest stereotypes came from explorers and missionaries who portrayed Native populations as uncivilized, simple, superstitious, and innocent children of God, ripe for conversion and, above all, dependent on colonizers and missionaries. Indians have long been portrayed as incapable of metaphysical thought and as inarticulate, communicating by saying “Ugh” or “How.” These stereotypes were maintained despite early Jesuit missionary reports demonstrating that Indian people had a sophisticated belief system. One story recorded by a Jesuit in 1645 tells of a 70-year-old Huron who was told that God had no pity on him because He allowed a stroke to deprive the old man of the use of his arm. He replied, “What! Would you wish that there were no dried trees in the woods and no dead branches on a tree that is growing old?” (Petrone, 1983, p. 11).As the body of literature about Indians grew, the paternalistic representation of Indians was generally adopted by other writers. This stereotype changed as European rivalries over land were brought to North America. No longer perceived as childlike children of God, the Indians became “blood-thirsty savages,” greatly feared by enemies.
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Published by Weider, this magazine covers health, fitness, remedies, nutrition, herbs, vitamins and yoga.
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This monthly trade publication focuses on the international oil and petroleum industry. It is published by Gulf Publishing.
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This Frost Sullivan research service entitled World Server Rack and Rack Options Markets provides a comprehensive analysis of revenues and unit shipments in the 19-inch rack and rack options market, along with the drivers, restraints, and trends impacting the market. In this research, Frost Sullivans expert analysts thoroughly examine the following markets: North America rack and rack options market, Europe rack and rack options market, Asia-Pacific rack and rack options market, Rest-of-World rack and rack options market, information Technology market, and the Telecommunication market. Expert Frost Sullivan analysts thoroughly examine the following market sectors in this analysis:
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Covers the sport of bodybuilding for the purist, whether it be the competitor or the serious fan. Flex examines the various facets of both menss and womens bodybuilding.
Covers the sport of bodybuilding for the purist, whether it be the competitor or the serious fan. Flex examines the various facets of both menss and womens bodybuilding.
The lifestyle magazine for the active woman, delivering the most reliable information available. Shapes medical experts cover all aspects of fitness, including physical,nutritional and psychological topics.
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Journal focuses on current theory, practice and policy including case studies concerning innovative programs and individual work, reviews of software, kits, books and programs, and a forum to promote the sharing of relevant information and debate
The most fundamental challenge that career psychology faces is the construction of a new identity that will challenge the career theories and counselling practices that have occupied centre stage in evolving forms for over a century As part of that challenge, career practitioners and career educators need to address the critical question of what constitutes a good narrative for career practice at the present time. Central to the re-definition of career theory and counselling is the need to address and redress the diversity of environments in which career development and career counselling takes place. The present article explores the cultural roles inherent in career counselling and the possible reconstruction of the identity of career practitioners, particularly in terms of their responsibilities in culturally diverse settings. This exploration raises ethical concerns about the present training of career practitioners. The present article focuses on the culture that career theory and career counselling has generated. In so doing it challenges career practitioners to consider how they have constructed their career counselling process and whether they need to re-imagine and re-construct their role in this process. There is an increasing sensitivity to such a challenge, particularly in terms of how to career counsel in multicultural societies. South Africa is a case in point where politics, economics and prevailing social conditions have perniciously affected the nature, form and direction of career psychology in South Africa {Nicholas, Naidoo, Pretorius, 2006, p. 2). Faced with 11 official languages, South African career practitioners have to explore and carefully consider the culture of career theory and practice in terms of what makes realistic, contextual sense. That the discipline of career psychology represents a culture in itself seems to be a useful starting point for the present discussion. The present article explores the culture of career psychology from a systemic perspective, depicting it as a stage on which career theory, the career client and the career practitioner are all voices in a cultural script. As part of this exploration, the voices of various African cultures have been included. It is to career theory that we should first turn our attention. Career theory is a large role player on the stage of career psychology. While it is also presently centre stage, it is increasingly becoming a marginalised voice, a voice off. Career practitioners practise within a profession that is under serious threat, a profession that faces issues of relevancy and that sounds more like a chorus of discordant voices than a central, powerful voice. The Xhosa-speaking people of South Africa have a phrase that encapsulates the present status of career theory. They would describe it as umdudo woononkala which literally translated means a crabs dance–a confused discussion where everyone talks at once and, it would seem, often at random.
Illuminates theory, research and practical applications for career development, counseling and education.
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Newspaper covers business news for professionals in the Topeka, Kansas area.
House Home Magazines first Oklahoma City-area issue has been distributed. The magazine will be offered each month at stores and restaurants.
Sunday edition of Britains tabloid newspaper features articles on news and sports, plus celebrity gossip, regular columnists and opinion.
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Daily newspaper published in Oakland, California covers the news of the world, and provides features of interest to Bay Area residents. Articles cover local food, sports and business.
Sunday edition of Britains tabloid newspaper features articles on news and sports, plus celebrity gossip, regular columnists and opinion.
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This boating magazine deals with current legislation, regulations and consumer news related to recreational boaters.
This boating magazine deals with current legislation, regulations and consumer news related to recreational boaters.
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Periodical features articles on drug stores, drug wholesalers, combination food and drug stores, and stores with pharmacies. It is published 20 times a year by Lebhar-Friedman.
For health care professionals involved in the care of the diabetic foot. Covers education, prevention, treatment, case reports, wound care, and much more.
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This magazine is targeted to professionals in the lodging and hospitality industry. Topics include business trends, marketing ideas, operational tips, food service and security.
Created by WedSnap, Weddingbook Has Largest Community of Brides on Facebook( )Platform( )and Now Joins The Knot Wedding Network The popular application, Weddingbook, boasts the following features: Need wedding advice? Look no further than the Weddingbook Boards where the largest and most active wedding community on Facebook shares advice and wedding plans 24/7.
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Newspaper covers business news for professionals in the Topeka, Kansas area.
Sunday edition of Britains tabloid newspaper features articles on news and sports, plus celebrity gossip, regular columnists and opinion.
Provides information of interest to practicing family physicians, family medicine researchers, and other primary care doctors.
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Written for film students and film buffs alike, this set features thorough coverage of legendary films, actors, actresses, directors, writers, and other production artists through detailed essays and commentary by experts. Entries include biographies, fil
Daily newspaper from Salt Lake City, Utah was first published in 1850. Articles cover local news, business and entertainment.
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Magazine for furniture, cabinet, and woodworking industry.
The president of the North American Laminate Flooring Assn. offers his thoughts on how the industry will continue to grow over the coming year and how manufacturers are working to improve laminate flooring.ONE YEAR AFTER THE laminate flooring industry became so hot that it merited its own association, the laminate flooring buzz is still going strong. In the weeks leading up to the Surfaces show, to be held Jan. 29-31 in Las Vegas, NV, Bill Dearing, president of the North American Laminate Flooring Assn. and director, business development of Perstorp Flooring, took the time to reflect on the past year in laminate flooring and to offer his thoughts about what the coming year has in store both for the industry as a whole and for NALFA.WOOD WOOD PRODUCTS: How do you view the success of laminate flooring in 1997 and how do you expect it to fare in 1998?BILL DEARING: In 1997, laminate flooring clearly continued its upward growth, no question about it. Its growth ratio was outstanding in 1997, achieving double-digit growth. My take on the laminate flooring business is that the trade is extremely aware of it. The consumer is not nearly so focused on it because theres a much bigger universe out there. If you were to drop in from Mars to a flooring show, youd think 70 percent of flooring sold in the U.S. was laminate flooring because the trade is so wrapped up in it. This is why we, as an industry, need to grow it in a meaningful, orderly fashion. We need to be sure the laminate flooring sold is always quality and we need to be sure retailers and consumers are educated about the products. We dont want consumers to end up not liking laminate flooring for the wrong reasons because theyre uneducated about it.
Magazine for furniture, cabinet, and woodworking industry.
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San Diego Business Journal is a publication in the field of business and finance offering news and analysis about local business trends.
Baoshan Iron Steel Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in the production of high-tech and high value-added premium steels. The Companys major products fall into three categories: carbon steel, stainless steel and specially-alloyed steel. The carbon steel products include hot rolled steel plate products such as hot rolled steel sheets/coils and wide heavy steel plates, among others; cold rolled steel plate products such as general cold rolled steel flakes, pot galvanizing, electro galvanizing, electro tinplate and others; steel tube products including seamless steel tubes and high frequency welded (HFW) pipes; steel wire products such as steel cords, high-quality spring steels and others; as well as steel billet products. The stainless steel products include hot rolled and cold rolled stainless steel products. The Companys products are used in industries such as manufacturing, home electric appliance, petrochemical, machinery manufacture, transportation and architecture. Industry trends and drivers have a direct or indirect affect on IT spending of all companies operating within an industry. For example - increase in sourcing from low cost countries might influence Baoshan Iron Steel to relook at their supply chains, resulting in selling opportunities for SCM solutions, collaboration tools etc. Thus, we can conclude that industry spending on any particular IT product or service is an important indicator of the criticality of that product or service for the industry. Based on the IT spend information available in TechNavio, we have computed a criticality score for various IT products and services, for Baoshan Iron Steel. Various company level developments and events are important indicators of selling opportunities and drive the sales of IT products and services. For example - an acquisition by Baoshan Iron Steel might result in opportunities for IT migration and integration services. By tracking these sales drivers (using TechNavio), we have arrived at a demand score for each product and service. Through an in-depth analysis of industry trends and drivers and company level developments and events, we have made the IT Selling Opportunities Map for hardware, software and IT services for Baoshan Iron Steel. These maps have been divided into four zones representing Level I, Level II and Level III opportunity areas. Level I opportunity areas have the highest scores and hence, there is a high probability that Baoshan Iron Steel will buy these products and services. Level II opportunity areas have lower scores and hence, lower probability to sell to Baoshan Iron Steel Level III opportunities have the lowest scores and hence, unlikely to sell to Baoshan Iron Steel.
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This magazine is targeted to professionals in the lodging and hospitality industry. Topics include business trends, marketing ideas, operational tips, food service and security.
Sales, ideas, laws, restrictions and may phases of real estate. All areas of real estate brokerage, financing, appraisal and management.
Seanna specializes in the acquisition, sale, finance and development of real estate properties.
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Grocer is a publication in the field of business and finance offering news and analysis about the food and beverage industry.
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Monthly magazine for metalworkers and machinists offers industry news, product and book reviews and expert advice.
The existing weak credit system, deteriorating law and order situation and the recently announced reduction in the custom duty on the import of built-up cars and motor cycles are adversely affecting the performance of the automobile and engineering sectors of the country which are witnessing a very sluggish progress.
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The Econo Lodge hotel at 1623 S. Nevada Ave. reopened as Econo Lodge Inn and Suites hotel, an extension of Choice Hotels Internationals Econo Lodge hotel brand.
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A periodical focusing on concrete, and the building and construction industries in general.
The Concrete Centre, launched in September 2003, has successfully raised the stakes in the marketing and promotion of concrete during its first year. The Concrete Centre was established as a result of a strategic review instigated by the major UK cement and concrete companies to examine how to serve more effectively those who design and construct in concrete. The Concrete Centre aims to provide an organisation that can advise clients, designers, engineers and contractors on the activities, products and services of the whole spectrum of the UK concrete sector. It does this by acting as both a reservoir and conduit of concrete knowledge and expertise. Funded by 15 cement and concrete organisations, The Concrete Centre works alongside the British Cement Association, the Concrete Society and the ready-mixed and precast concrete industries. The emphasis is on partnership and collaboration in order to ensure an integrated approach from the whole sector for the provision of technical support, research, education and training and information services. This allows designers and engineers to realise the full potential of concrete and, in so doing, improve their own effectiveness and profitability.
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Daily general business and legal newspaper focuses on Oklahoma City business trends with in-depth stories about the business community.
PASADENA, Calif., April 27 /PRNewswire/ — With the vast amount of medical information on the Internet, consumers can spend long hours looking for health and medical information. Consumers can access reliable, high quality health and medical information on the Internet using Medgateway.com. Medgateway provides links to numerous health and medical web sites. The new health portal provides resources on medical benefits, online web health centers, medical dictionaries, medical research, clinical trials, online medical journals, relevant government medical web sites, medical tests, drug encyclopedias, drug information, health and medical associations like American Diabetes Association and much more. Consumers can also search for medical information using the medical search engine called MedHunt. The site is HonCode certified as providing trustworthy health information on the Internet. Information provided on Medgateway.com site includes: -List of medical associations and organizations such as the American Diabetes Society, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and many more. -List of the United States National Institutes of Health web sites on medical research, medical information, clinical trials including the National Cancer Institute and many more. -List of health information web sites, including WebMD, Harvard InteliHealth, Mayo Clinic, Discovery Health, Merck Source and many more.
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This magazine is targeted to professionals in the lodging and hospitality industry. Topics include business trends, marketing ideas, operational tips, food service and security.
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Following its $100 million acquisition by Tanfield Group Plc in June, Snorkel International has introduced a full line of aerial work platforms to its portfolio that Tanfield said will be the principal brand sold in North America going forward. The U.K.-based Tanfield also owns the UpRight brand of aerial lifts, which the new Snorkel additions are based on. The Snorkel series will encompass eight new machines made up of electric scissors, mast and articulated boom lifts, and rough terrain vertical lifts that are used in the construction and industrial maintenance markets. The eight models selected as Snorkels lineup were chosen, Tanfield said, based on the high demand for their size class. Prior to the acquisition, Snorkels portfolio comprised a full line of self-propelled booms, articulating booms, telescoping booms, aerial lifts and self-propelled scissor lifts. “The current Snorkel management team has done a superb job of developing Snorkel over the past few years,” said Darren Kell, CEO at Tanfleld. “Snorkel can now instantly expand into a full-line manufacturer for quality rough terrain scissors and big booms. Our research tells us that there is a pent-up demand within Snorkels customer base for this type of machine.” Within the new lineup are two diesel-powered models, introduced as the SR2684SL and SR3084SL rough terrain boom lifts. Sold in Europe as the SL26SL and SL30SL under the UpRight brand, the new SR2684SL and SR3084SL have a platform height of 26 and 30 ft., and are powered by 1.13 L three-cylinder Perkins 403C-11 diesel engines rated 19.5 hp at 3000 rpm.
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Liposuction is the most popular form of cosmetic surgery among both men and women in the U.S., with 372,831 procedures performed in 2002, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The number of liposuction procedures performed increased 111 percent from 1997 to 2002, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Liposuction is an elective surgical procedure that contours the body. Body contour improvements produced by liposuction are permanent.
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Features news, analysis, and commentary relevant to internists and internal medicine professionals.
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SUMMARY A six-year-old boy with oesophageal strictures secondary to neonatal repair of oesophageal atresia and requiring six to eight weekly oesophageal dilatations by bouginage developed anticipatory nausea and vomiting This was effectively managed by a course of preoperative hypnotherapy over four sessions Resolution of anticipatory nausea and vomiting occurred along with cessation of postoperative nausea and vomiting This case supports early intervention with preoperative hypnotherapy in children with anticipatory nausea and vomiting that has not responded to other measures Key Words: hypnosis, hypnotherapy, nausea, vomiting Any condition that requires repeated medical or surgical interventions and has a significant incidence of post procedure nausea and vomiting can potentially initiate anticipatory nausea and vomiting (ANV) (1,2). This is most commonly reported in association with chemotherapy (3) and occurs through classical Pavlovian conditioning. If post chemotherapy nausea and vomiting does not occur then ANV is very unlikely.
The use of hypnosis in sports counseling and athletic training is modestly represented in the literature. However, almost all of the existing literature on sports hypnosis focuses on hypnosis for performance enhancement or aspects related to performance enhancement, such as concentration and stress reduction (Braybrooke, 1988; Collins, Doherty, Talbot, 1993; Heyman, 1987; Krenz, 1984; Liggett, 2000; Morgan, 1993; Robazza Bortoli, 1995; Stanton, 1994; Tafti, Besset, Billiard, 1992; Wojcikiewicz Orlick, 1987). This article will examine themes reflected in the literature on sports hypnosis and will explore uses of Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy (HCH) with athletes as demonstrated through case examples. Several authors provide general overviews of the uses of hypnosis in sports (Liggett, 2000; Morgan, 1993; Taylor, Horevitz, Balague, 1993). However, the majority of available literature on sports hypnosis focuses on using hypnosis for performance enhancement. In addition, many of the articles that do not focus on performance enhancement per se, describe characteristics which have a direct effect on performance. For example, this literature review found that the second most common use for hypnosis in sports was anxiety or stress reduction (Howard Reardon, 1986; Krenz, 1984; Naruse, 1965; Onestak, 1991; Wojcikiewicz Orlick, 1987). Another common theme in sports hypnosis literature (also connected to performance enhancement) is the relationship of hypnosis to mental and psychological training (Krenz, 1984; Onestak, 1991). In addition, hypnosis has been used for other aspects of performance enhancement, including strength and physical and emotional control (Diamante Baker, 1991; Howard Reardon, 1986; Johnson Kramer, 1961; Liggett Hamada, 1993; Scott, 1984), concentration (Collins, Doherty, Talbot, 1993; Schreiber, 1991), self-concept (Howard Reardon, 1986), motivation (Baybrooke, 1988; Darden, 1972; Pearson, 1983), and mood enhancement (Oakley, Norell, Cripps, 1995). Hypnosis has also been used to achieve optimal levels of performance arousal, which are necessary for the individual to achieve peak performance (Garver, 1977; Liggett, 2000; McMaster, 1993). Sports hypnosis has been further investigated in the literature in order to better understand the relationships among trance states, performance, pain, and healing. Researchers have examined occurrences of trance states in athletes and the effects of these states on performance and health (Callen, 1983; Cancio, 1991; Grove Lewis, 1996; Masters, 1992). Finally, in sports medicine, hypnosis has been utilized to decrease pain and increase healing (Ballinger, 1987; Kroger, 1988). Although performance is a primary concern for athletes, a variety of other issues exist which affect the mental health and functioning of athletes. Various developmental issues impact athletes, including identity issues, personal competence, and career planning (Jordan Denson, 1990; Pearson Petipas, 1990; Wooten, 1994). Athletes must also confront identity issues related to their level of participation and achievement in sports (Greendorfor Blinde, 1985; Ogilivie Howe, 1982; Svoboda Vanek, 1982). For athletes who focus solely on sports activities, self-esteem, identity, and social affiliation may be entirely dependent upon their athletic involvement (Gordett, 1985; Pearson Petipas, 1990). Once participation in athletics ceases (either voluntarily or involuntarily), the individual may experience crises related to identity, self-efficacy, and helplessness (Kleiber Brock, 1992). Athletes transitioning out of sports often must deal with rebuilding identity in a non-athletic context, constructing career-life plans, and developing personal competencies (Wooten Hinkle, 1991). These examples demonstrate the broad spectrum of developmental and identity issues that exist in the world of the athlete. However, the use of hypnosis in dealing with athletes developmental and identity issues has been conspicuously absent from the existing literature. Almost all descriptions of hypnosis in sports counseling are fundamentally connected to performance enhancement.
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Section 4.3 of the CAN/CSA-B149.1-05 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code lists your responsibilities as an installer of propane appliances. These responsibilities seem quite straightforward in that before leaving an installation you must ensure that the appliance, accessory, component or equipment you have installed complies with the Code requirements. If you activate the appliance for the first time then you must ensure that the appliance is in safe working order. As the installer, you are required to instruct the user in the safe and correct operation of the appliance and to leave with the customer the manufacturers installation and operating instructions supplied with the appliance. Before installing a replacement part of an appliance, you must ensure that the replacement part provides operational characteristics at least equivalent to those of the original part. Finally, as the installer of a piping or tubing system, you must perform pressure tests in accordance with the Code requirements and ensure that the system is gas-tight at the completion of the tests. To correctly install a propane appliance as an installer, you must have the latest edition of the CSA-B149 Codes that are applicable to the type of installation you are doing, and obtain, read and follow the manufacturers installation instructions.
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San Diego Business Journal is a publication in the field of business and finance offering news and analysis about local business trends.
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57% of consumers plan to do the majority of their holiday shopping in December
This weekly magazine about black life and activity around the world features top news in government, business, education, entertainment, society, sports, medicine and the armed forces. It is published by Johnson Publishing Co.
A periodical from Singapore focusing on operations research.
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I disagree with Jeff Vices critique of the movie “The Gospel of John.” It is a powerful and spiritually uplifting movie. I would encourage everyone to see it. This is the kind of movie that deserves our support.
Daily newspaper from Salt Lake City, Utah was first published in 1850. Articles cover local news, business and entertainment.
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Arkansas Business is a publication in the field of business and finance offering news and analysis about local business trends.
The DJC provides news and public records for Pacific Northwest business professionals in the industries of construction, architecture, engineering, commercial real estate and law.
The national drop in law school applications between 2005 and 2006
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Household Personal Products Industry is a publication providing news and analysis of the manufacturing industry.
Household Personal Products Industry is a publication providing news and analysis of the manufacturing industry.
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Business Editors Knowing all too well that accidents can occur on the big day, The Knot partnered with WedSafe to offer their members the closest thing possible to a guaranteed perfect wedding day. From cancellation to postponement to a gown up in flames, brides and grooms on The Knot can now cover almost every key element of their wedding. The WedSafe Wedding Insurance Policy is available in four coverage levels to address the needs of weddings large and small, and provides protection against a wide variety of potential losses including theft of rings or gifts, damaged wedding photographs/video, no-show vendors, and loss of deposits. Additionally, the WedSafe Policy can be coupled with general liability and property damage coverage, which is required by many wedding and reception locations.
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With Homefree, homeowners need only glance at the dashboard on their personalized site to keep on top of home maintenance issues. Subscribers can regulate everything from seasonal home care to routine maintenance checks. As a closing gift from real estate agents, Homefree assists new homeowners to create a customized home maintenance schedule to suit their unique needs. With monthly email reminders sponsored by real estate agents, Homefrees customers are assured theyre on top of important maintenance details - saving them time and money. “A persons home should be a source of pride and a peaceful refuge for them,” said Tom Blondi, CEO of Ethix Media. “But with everything that goes into keeping a household in tip-top shape, a house is more often a source of stress and frustration. Homefree is an efficient, easy-to-use service that liberates homeowners from the tension and hassle of running a home.” Homefree helps homeowners make sense of the intricacies of home management through the following features:
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Business Wire disseminates full-text announcements from companies and organizations worldwide. News release subjects include breaking news, earnings results, product announcements, mergers and acquisitions, public policy and press conference advisories.
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A compilation of current information on cultural, geographic, and political conditions in cities of the United States.
Official journal of the Community Practitioner Health Visitors Association (CPHVA).
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Sunday edition of Britains tabloid newspaper features articles on news and sports, plus celebrity gossip, regular columnists and opinion.
Grocer is a publication in the field of business and finance offering news and analysis about the food and beverage industry.
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Telecomworldwire is a daily technology news wire service with international IT and telecommunications news.
Recreation vehicles (RVs) offer a number of
great benefits to those who own them. Todays RVs also provide travelers
with the comforts and convenience of a “home away from home” as they
participate in activities and hobbies of interest to families, not limited
to camping.
RVs make the traveling experience less exhausting and more enjoyable for
the whole family. Families who frequently vacation by RV report that it
helps improve family communication and promotes togetherness and family
bonding. An RVIA research survey found that 95 percent of adults who camped
as children said it had a positive influence on their adult lives.
For busy families who want to escape the stresses of everyday life, owning
an RV can make every weekend a vacation. RVs are packed with essentials –
bathrooms, kitchens, and sleeping accommodations — providing a convenient
way to travel with all the comforts of home. Plus, RVs have all the
“extras” like TVs, stereos, air conditioning and even computer stations and
game systems.
RVers can enjoy beaches, parks and popular tourist attractions whenever
they want. With the new sport utility travel trailers and motorhomes, RV
travelers can easily haul their ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles or other
outdoor vehicles on board. In addition to travel, camping and outdoor
recreation, RVs are being used year-round for a variety of purposes,
including shopping, tailgating at sporting events, pursuing interests such
as auto races and antique shows, and many other hobbies.
Explore the different types of RVs you can purchase to accommodate your
budget, needs and tastes at the 18th Annual Fall Detroit Camper RV Show,
October 3-7, 2007, at the Rock Financial Showplace in Novi, Mich. (on Grand
River, one mile west of Novi Road). 2008 RVs will be on display with
special closeout pricing offered on 2007 models. Booths featuring parts and
accessories, campground information, RV financing and RV rentals will be
set up to make this the complete RV show experience.
Business Editors Harris Corp. (NYSE:HRS), an industry leader in telecommunications testing technology, will feature its Records Verification System (RVS) at SuperComm 2001. Harris has added several important new capabilities to the RVS that will assist copper-owning RBOCs and telcos around the world with managing outside plant assets and efficiently deploying new high-speed data services, such as DSL.
Posted by on 26 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Professional magazine covering finance, business, management and technology.
Read press releases distributed by Market Wire, including company news and finanical updates
Posted by on 25 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
The Sex Doctor
There is an old medical conundrum and tongue twister that somehow seems appropriate to the State Board of Healths recent sortie into the realm of legislation. If a doctor is doctoring a doctor does the doctor doctoring the doctor doctor the doctor in his on way, or does the doctor doctoring the doctor doctor the doctor the way the doctor being doctored wants to be doctored? It jokingly makes light of the dogmatic approach many doctors take toward medical practice. That is the same approach the nine members of the Board of Health, composed mostly of doctors and dentists took by intruding into the Legislatures domain through adoption of a rule banning smoking in workplaces and other places to which the public has access. Why is it the medical profession objects so bitterly to government intrusion into their practices and rail at what are undoubtedly burdensome government regulations while those on the Board of Health seem perfectly willing to insert themselves into other peoples business?
Posted by on 25 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
How to beat a DUI.
Internet pornography. Hate groups. Instructions for building bombs. Fraudulent money-making schemes. These are some of the abuses of the Internet. But one of the most outrageous — even frightening — abuses of the medium is by lawyers who advertise their ability to get drunk drivers off the hook. Im not talking about attorneys defending people merely accused of drunk driving, but haters who brag about their ability to win not-guilty verdicts for even the most assuredly guilty drivers with high blood alcohol levels. Now, Im sure some of you are thinking: “Everybody has a right to a fair trial, and there are probably a lot of people accused of DUI who arent really guilty. So whats the harm of lawyers defending people accused of drunk driving?” Fundamentally, theres nothing wrong with it. Its vital that everyone have the best legal representation possible. But this new breed of online advertisement implies — and in many cases states outright — that it doesnt matter if you drive drunk, because these legal eagles can bail you out. In short, they are promoting the notion that its okay to drive as drunk as you want. Think Im exaggerating? Ill let the lawyers words speak for themselves. Here are excerpts from actual web sites. One lawyer from San Diego boasts, “You need an aggressive attorney to keep you out of jail and who has experience in hundreds of DUI DMV matters like yours!” His site then lists the blood alcohol content of the clients for whom hes had legal victories: To put these numbers in context, if your blood alcohol level is above .10, you are legally drunk in all states. In some states the limit is .08. But dont worry, because this lawyer insists he can successfully defend you even if your blood alcohol level is .17. Another lawyer publishes an online newsletter for people arrested for drunk driving. Heres his pitch:
Posted by on 24 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Quarterly publication covers news and events in the publishing industry relevant to humanities and social sciences.
Crime Control Digest is a news service for law enforcement and criminal justice agencies that provides news about a variety of relevant industry-specific topics.
How to beat a DUI.
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This publication is part of the BNET Business Library, offering business articles from both trade and general-interest periodicals. It is the perfect resource for the business manager in any field.
This publication is part of the BNET Business Library, offering business articles from both trade and general-interest periodicals. It is the perfect resource for the business manager in any field.
Posted by on 23 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
NFPA Journal is an academic publication providing coverage and analysis of public health.
This publication is part of the BNET Business Library, offering business articles from both trade and general-interest periodicals. It is the perfect resource for the business manager in any field.
INTERNATIONAL FIRE MARSHALS ASSOCIATION Fire Alarm Inspections: Are you meeting the challenge? As a fire marshal, I am continually inspecting public buildings and asking for the current copy of their fire alarm inspection reports. I am frequently surprised by how few alarm companies follow the code or even do the inspection at all. This is surprising because these failures not only increase liability due to noncompliance, but these contractors are ignoring the revenue stream provided by alarm testing. Some companies merely photocopy the sample, fill it out, and hand it in. This is okay by me, but if you care about your companys image or want to streamline the inspection process, you may want to consider creating your own inspection form.
Posted by on 23 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Innovative New Company Launches Enterprise-Grade Cloud Storage;
Changes the Game for Enterprise IT Storage Buyers
ORLANDO, Fla. — Zetta,
Inc., provider of the industry’s first enterprise cloud storage
service, today unveiled its enterprise-class, on-demand cloud storage
architecture, dramatically altering the cloud storage landscape. Zetta
Enterprise Cloud Storage enables businesses to quickly adopt
storage-as-a-service without expensive or risky changes to their
information technology environments. Supporting all unstructured data
types and backed by industry leading data integrity and security,
Zetta’s scalable performance, enterprise-availability and guaranteed
quality-of-service enables enterprise storage buyers to immediately
benefit from the economies of the cloud.
“Zetta’s core business is built around simplifying and supporting the
expanding data storage needs of business customers, without asking them
to sacrifice the data protection and quality of service they require,”
said Laura DuBois, Program Director Storage Software, IDC. “Zettas
solution for enterprise cloud storage addresses customers feature set
expectations and could usher in an era of cloud storage as an option for
primary data.”
A monthly trade magazine that provides practical, application-oriented information to facility engineers, consulting engineers, and mechanical contractors who design, specify, install, maintain, or purchase HVACR equipment and components.
Posted by on 23 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Daily general business and legal newspaper focuses on Oklahoma City business trends with in-depth stories about the business community.
Dentists4kids.com, Inc. announces the official launch of
Dentists4kids, one of the worlds largest Internet resources in the
specialized field of pediatric dentistry. Visitors to the Dentists4kids.com Website can search the sites national
database of over 4300 pediatric dentists. The Website also offers
the visitor links to helpful community, dental and parenting Websites
as well as on-line shopping for dental related items and more.Pediatric dentists are all provided a free listing on the
Dentists4kids.com Website and may choose to purchase a premium
listing with a link to a web page or site that provides the parent
with more information about their practice. Pediatric dentists may
also use the site for on-line ordering of all supplies necessary to
run their practice. Dentists4kids.com also provides the pediatric
dentist with links to regional and national organizations, continuing
education, practice management and more.According to Internet research from Cyber Dialogue, roughly 25 million
adults in the United States use the Internet to retrieve health and
medical information and 34 percent of all households in the United
States have Internet access (that number is expected to rise to 61
percent within five years). With the fast growing popularity of the
Internet, the founders of Dentists4kids.com felt the need to offer
parents a comprehensive Website concerning pediatric dentistry.
This annual report is the result of an annual census of dentists in the United States, conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA). Report data represents ADA member and non-member dentists, professionally-active dentists, and dentists who are retired or no longer in private practice. Data in table format by region and state, with U.S. totals. Percentages included where appropriate.
Posted by on 23 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
Securities offerings in New Zealand The principal legislation governing the offering of securities to the public in New Zealand is the Securities Act 1978. Broadly speaking, the Act divides securities into equity securities (shares), debt securities (such as notes, bonds and debenture stock) and participatory securities (in general terms, securities that are not debt or equity securities). Under the Act, no security can be offered to the public unless, in general terms: * A prospectus for the securities has been registered with the Registrar of Companies. (The prospectus is the offering document that contains technical information about the offer. It must be provided to prospective investors by the issuer on request. * Each subscriber receives an investment statement (a less technical offering document) before subscribing for the securities.
Instrument Business Outlook is a publication providing coverage and analysis of the manufacturing industries.
Posted by on 22 Jun 2009 | Tagged as: Uncategorized
This version of the literary magazine “The Bookwatch” features only reviews of quality books from small presses.
ATLANTA — Peach State Credit Solutions is pleased to announce the “Fresh Start”
program designed to award free credit repair to one individual per month.
It is no secret that some have become over-extended while others are
still paying for credit mistakes made long ago. These factors, as well
as others, lead to a lower credit score. Often times an individual’s
credit score is not an accurate picture of their current situation. The
simple service that Peach State Credit provides can give most people
with bad credit a second chance.
All Peach State Credit Solutions customers will be automatically
considered to win. The winning candidate will receive a full refund on
the credit restoration service, a value of $695.00. Winners will be
chosen on the last Friday of every month starting March 27, 2009.
“It is our ethical responsibility to do what we can do have a positive
impact on the community. By helping to restore the credit rating of one
individual per month for free, we can be part of the solution. Fresh
Start can improve the standard of living for a very deserving
individual,” says William Mikula, Manager of Peach State.
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