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> The F62B Coanda air cleaner covers an area up to 1,600 sq ft and features four-way adjustable louvers and a three-speed fan which circulates up to 2,5000 cfm through a prefilter, electronic cell, and postfilter. Other features include sealed bearings for no maintenance, performance indicator light, test button diagnostics, and interlock switches to avoid accidents when the access door is open.
EverGreen Rooms introduces a newly improved, ultra quiet Evergreen Aire Cleaner. The new unit purrs like a kitten, consumes less power and delivers the same filtered, fresh air as before. The air cleaner now is in stock.

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There is a growing concern all over the world about the cost of insurance. At the same time there is a growing desire, even need, to increase insurance cover. This logically leads to higher costs. In the following article the author suggests that it leads mainly to loss of control of costs, without necessarily providing additional benefits. In a few words, you may not be buying what you want or need, and may be buying something you dont.
All I had to do was take the psychological test, and I was in. “Do you ever have black, tarry bowel movements?” one of the questions asked, and I wavered, sure my answer would mean everything to New York Life. “Yes,” I decided, which couldnt have been the only reason I flunked. My father was disappointed and I ashamed. And now I think my failure was a kind of insurance-the best I ever fell into-against doing such work. Ever since, Ive tried to live my life so that living would be its own annuity, in its own time. Abet in the dark, the beneficiaries always in doubt.

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EDUCATION BOARD REQUEST FOR COMMENT The International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) has requested comment on its proposed strategic and operational plan, which outlines its projects and activities for the next three years. The proposed IEPS is designed to guide member bodies to put in place practical experience programmes to assist accounting students to develop and demonstrate the competence required for qualification as professional accountants. Specific guidance is also included on the role of the mentor, recording and assessing practical experience, and working effectively with employers. SHE
IFAC EDUCATION COMMITTEE PUBLISHES FIRST INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDS The standards are designed to be of assistance primarily to IFAC member bodies, which are generally responsible for either establishing or implementing education standards and requirements at the national level. The standards provide an important framework for all those interested in ensuring the high quality performance of professional accountants, including statutory and regulatory authorities involved with accounting education. Their release comes at a time when professional accountants are challenged to know and learn more every day. The new standards will assist those responsible for accounting education in helping professional accountants to develop the skills and strategies for lifelong learning so they can continually meet the expectations of the communities they serve. The following standards were approved in October 2003:

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Although Tanzanias standard of care recommends that children receive a dose of vitamin A every six months, trial results showed that maternal vitamin A supplementation increased HIV transmission to children. The studys data and safety monitoring board recommended that vitamin A be discontinued from the trial regimen in September 2000. The researchers note in their article, Among HIV-infected US men, the relationship between vitamin A intake and HIV disease progression and mortality was U-shaped, suggesting that both low and high levels of intake are potentially harmful. The group that received multivitamins had higher CD4+ levels and significantly lower viral loads than those on placebo. (Vitamin A combined with the multivitamin was less effective.) Women taking the multivitamin had less fatigue, fewer acute upper respiratory tract infections, fewer rashes, and fewer oral and gastrointestinal problems associated with HIV/AIDS. These women were also less likely to reach WHO stage 4 or die of AIDS-related illness than those taking a placebo. I wonder if the inclusion of minerals known to support the immune system (i.e., selenium, zinc) in the multivitamin formula would increase this benefit. Retail prices for a years supply of the multivitamins used in the trial average about $15 per person. Fawzi WW, Msamanga GI, Spiegelman D et al. A randomized trial of multivitamin supplements and HIV disease progression and mortality. NEJM. 2004; 351(1): 23-32. Available at http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/351/1/23. Accessed on February 28, 2006.
Some epidemiologic studies have associated higher intakes of the antioxidant nutrients, especially vitamin E, with reduced risks of coronary heart disease. In some studies, this association has been observed for dietary vitamin E, but in other instances, the relationship was seen only in persons taking high doses of vitamin E as supplements. Protective effects of the other antioxidant nutrients - vitamin C and carotenoids - have also been observed in some epidemiological studies, but not in others.In the study population as a whole, there appeared to be a trend toward reduced coronary risk with higher vitamin E intake, but it was not statistically significant. Among women who did not take vitamin supplements, dietary vitamin E intake did show a significant inverse association with coronary heart disease risk. Women in the highest quintile of vitamin E intake had less than half the risk of death from coronary heart disease of women in the lowest quintile. Foods associated with reduced risk included margarine, nuts and seeds, and mayonnaise and creamy salad dressings. Intakes of vitamin A, vitamin C, and supplementary vitamin E did not appear to be associated with the risk of death from coronary disease.These findings suggest that vitamin E intake may be protective against coronary heart disease in postmenopausal women and that such women can lower their risk without using vitamin supplements. However, the authors could not rule out the possibility that vitamin E consumed in food might be a marker for other dietary factors associated with coronary risk. The lack of effect of vitamin E in supplements should be interpreted with caution because information on the duration of supplement use was not available for this cohort and because relatively few women used high-dose supplements of vitamin E.

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Vanguard Cleaning Systems, Inc., a leading
commercial cleaning franchisor, continues its expansion in the United
States by announcing the opening of the Southern New England area office.
Dean DeNuccio is the President of this regional office location. Vanguard
Cleaning Systems of Southern New England will offer commercial cleaning
franchises and services that Vanguard provides in its other operating
regions, including general office cleaning, carpet cleaning, stripping and
waxing of floors and pre-cleaning of commercial office space.

Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Southern New England is located at 21 Douglas
Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02908. For information about Vanguards
cleaning services or franchising, contact Dean at (401) 369-7880 or Email:
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MAPLETON — Twenty to 30 Mapleton residents turned out this weekend to help clean out the fire-damaged office of Mormon filmmaker Richard Dutcher. Dutcher, whose films include “Gods Army,” “States of Grace” and “Brigham City,” said working in the smoke-covered office was hard. “It feels like all of us have been smoking a six-pack of cigarettes” a day, he said.
“Vanguard Cleaning Systems is pleased to open its second regional office in
North Carolina. Larry brings over 25 years of operations and management
experience, primarily with United Stationers Supply Company. We are
excited about someone with Larrys expertise in developing the high-growth
Charlotte area,” stated Will Greene, spokesperson for Vanguard.

Vanguard Cleaning Systems of Charlotte is located at 4651 Charlotte Park
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Terry Simnitt Terry Simnitt has joined Coldwell Banker Griffith Blair, Realtors. He will be active in real estate auction and residential sales with his wife, Ruth, who also is an associate at Coldwell Banker Griffith Blair.
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Imeldas Fine Shoes began, fittingly enough, with gushing over a pair of shoes. Actually, it was two pairs of shoes–one pink and orange, the other black and white striped, both with bows–and a long-running series of mutual compliments between two members of Baton Rouge Junior League. The name, of course, comes courtesy of the shoe-obsessed wife of Ferdinand Marcos, the late dictator of the Philippines.

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Self-help groupsMost self-help groups are voluntary, non-profit associations open to anyone with a similar need or interest; however, spin-off groups also exist to meet the needs of particular types of people; for example, the elderly, women, or Hispanics. Usually, groups are led by peers, have an informal structure, and are free (except for small donations to cover meeting expenses). However, professionals of various kinds lead some self-help groups.
Cognitive behaviour therapy is well regarded and evidence based as a treatment for depression. But practitioners are in short supply. The Glasgow START project has sought to remedy this with a combination of self-help workers and a range of materials and courses often delivered in surprising settings. Chris Williams et al describe how the project works Full title: Using self-help in Practice: the Glasgow START Project. Authors: Ann McCreath and Theresa OBrien are nurse trainers, NHS Greater Glasgow. Liz Rafferty is self-help lead, NHS Greater Glasgow.
Self help can occur in a variety of ways and means. Each autumn many of us sign up for self improvement and development courses with every intention of improving and enriching our lives. Classes range from yoga through to learning a new language or practical skill. Each individual will find enjoyment and fulfilment in different ways in the same way as people working through their Early Warning Signs or Wellness Recovery Action Plans will come up with signs and solutions unique to their individual personality and life situation. This edition of the Journal picks up the theme of self help by exploring just a few of the many ways that people who have experienced mental distress have been able to promote their own recoveries.Mandy Reed

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IBC helps resellers attract new customers, expand their service offerings and take advantage of emerging communications capabilities As voice and data communications converge, the role of resellers and distributors is changing dramatically. It is no longer enough simply to offer-or understand-voice or data communications. Customers are attracted to “one-stop shopping” for both their data and telephony needs. Today most of these businesses already have basic telecommunications services and possibly a host of other, disparate technologies such as e-mail, data networking, and Internet access. Unfortunately, these systems are typically not coordinated. Resources are usually not shared; features and capabilities are often limited; management may be difficult; and the entire system may be costly. Additionally, the traditional arrangement does not provide a platform for taking advantage of new communications capabilities.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES - The After Lunch Bunch of the Topeka PC Users Club will meet at 1 p.m. today at Central Congregational Church, 1248 S.W. Buchanan. Free and open to the public. Call 478-3164 for details. - The Desktop Publishing Group of the PC Users Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. today in a members home, to discuss computer use in producing documents for print. Call 228-9692.

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E-commerce today is enjoying the fastest growth rate of any business sector because, among other things, it is fast, convenient and cost-effective! Consider just a couple of examples I heard a consultant from Arthur D. Little present recently on CNBC: 1) A typical banking transaction, which costs one dollar, will only cost one cent when conducted over the Internet! 2) A typical brokers transaction, which costs $150, will only cost $6 when conducted over the Internet! Do you wonder why e-commerce, which is a direct result of Internet marketing, is experiencing explosive growth?
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Internet presents both opportunities and challenges for marketers of healthcare products. An advocate for the medium argues for its increasing value in a comprehensive media mix, offers advice on how to make programs more productive, and cautions on Internet pitfalls. A similar, dramatic increase is occurring in Internet advertising. For all industries, including pharmaceuticals, total 1997 online revenues reached $1 billion. The Internet Advertising Bureau projects this figure rising to $2 billion in 1998, $5 billion in the year 2000, and $9 billion by 2002.

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I once tried “improving” the Street-Porter tresses with dozens of extensions, in orange, blonde and black -I was reminded of this horror hairdo when I recorded a show with Terry Wogan last week and they played a clip of JSP and Bernard Manning circa 1992. My hair looked like a toilet brush! Shortly after that I went to Tobago for a holiday: in the sweltering heat all my fake bits stuck together and had to be picked out, one by one, a process that took the best part of a day - very unattractive. Extensions only look any good for a couple of weeks. After a bit of partying they resemble a coconut mat stuck on your head - no wonder Posh and Coleen are willing to spend thousands on maintenance.
Peddie Smith Maloco, one of the leading Scottish law and estate agencies in Dunfermline, who specialise in residential property sales and conveyancing, launched their property MOT service last month. This innovative product is a pre-sale valuation designed for house sellers to help them sell their property quickly and without fuss. Theyve identified that many house sellers are not aware of the various alterations that do not comply with current legislation and can frequently cause delays in the selling process. Michael Maloco, estate agency partner of Peddie Smith Maloco says: “Im amazed at the number of people who, when trying to sell their house, discover that alterations in their property do not comply with current legislation. Anything from extensions to the installation of double-glazing can cause major problems. Consequently, this delays the whole process causing anxiety”. Winners in 1995 of the TBS/Law Society Business of Law Awards, their free service offers a comprehensive pre-sale inspection, identifying the exact nature of alterations or extensions and they will investigate whether any alterations made to your home comply with current legislation or benefit from permissions. They will then go ahead and contact specialists for retrospective planning and building control applications where permissions do not exist. Peddie Smith Maloco guarantees that there is no catch and those who use the service are under no obligation to pay for any of the other services provided by the solicitors.

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Voipfone, an Internet telephone service provided by Inet Telecoms Ltd, has launched a new telephone service using ordinary BT telephone landlines and existing telephone equipment. The company also said that in the near future it will complement the outbound service with an inbound one, so that customers can also use some of the companys switchboard services, including telephone extensions, call groups, call forwarding and voicemail.
The merger of West Branch State Bank into First National Bank Iowa was completed Dec. 15. The merger was undertaken to provide customers in West Branch with expanded services and greater convenience, said Robert M. Sierk, president and CEO of First National Bank. “Combining the two banks means that individuals, families and businesses in West Branch now have access to a greater range of deposit, investment and lending products, and to expanded trust and asset management services, he said. “Weve also taken this opportunity to expand our lobby and drive-up hours in West Branch.”
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Marilyn Willms Marilyn Willms — has joined the Tom Lane Team as a Realtor associate, along with Tom Lane, Sharon Markley, Michele Loeffler, Wayne Wischropp and John Lane at Realty Executives of Topeka.
- Real estate - B.J. McGivern was honored as Valley Inc. Realtors top sales associate for the month of September. For more information about McGivern, call 233-4222 or B.J. McGivern.realtor.com. - Harold Herrick has joined Countrywide Realty Inc. of Topeka, specializing in commercial and residential real estate.

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The Madison Collection introduces a new line of products for bed and bath, including alpaca blankets, Italian robes, a linen exfoliating mitt and cotton blankets. All items are 100-percent natural and because they are thinner, they clean easily, dry quickly and require fewer laundry loads. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
The Madison Collection introduces a new line of products for bed and bath, including alpaca blankets, Italian robes, a linen exfoliating mitt and cotton blankets. All items are 100-percent natural and because they are thinner, they clean easier, dry quicker and require fewer laundry loads. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
The Madison Collection introduces a new line of products for bed and bath, including alpaca blankets, Italian robes, a linen exfoliating mitt and cotton blankets. All items are 100-percent natural and because they are thinner, they clean easily, dry quickly and require fewer laundry loads. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

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* Florida Rock Industries Inc. elected two new board members: Martin E. Stein Jr., chairman and CEO of Regency Centers Corp.; and John D. Milton Jr., a tax and corporate lawyer with Martin, Ade, Birchfield Mickler, P.A. in Jacksonville, Fla.
The lower cost of living in west-central Florida has been a major attraction for young renters.
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A happy outcome in standalone tower systems–easily the most popular category of duplicator hardware–is that while the number of recorders integrated into each tower continues to increase, steeply declining 4X recorder prices and fierce competition have substantially lowered overall system prices. Seven- and eight-recorder configurations are now common in larger units and these systems sell for thousands of dollars less than five- and six-recorder models of only a year ago. Improvements in chaining technology permit massively parallel systems to duplicate hundreds of discs simultaneously. Features, such as multiple disc images on hard drives, audio read-back verification, and digital and analog audio importation that were once the domain of only expensive host-base systems, are now available in some economical standalone devices. The market for smaller duplicators is also steadily growing with impressive demand for compact one-to-one copiers and slightly larger units housing up to four recorders. Given the recent introductions of inexpensive 4X EIDE/ATAPI recorders, the declining costs of smaller systems will continue to push them into the corporate market where floppy diskette duplicators never really found a home.
The Dupli-121 is available now, priced at GBP669.00+VAT. The range will be extended from February 1999 with the Dupli-126, a tower with six CD-R drives and one CD-ROM drive, followed by the Dupli-800, with seven CD-R drives and one CD-ROM drive plus an optional fast hard drive for audio/video applications, and the Dupli-50A professional duplicator with an automatic changer of 50 discs.

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Get a shot in the arm If you cant remember the last time you got a tetanus shot, you might want to celebrate next weeks National Public Health Week with a visit to the El Paso County Department of Health and Environment, 301 S. Union Blvd. The department is offering free tetanus shots to adults next week, April 3-7. A tetanus booster is recommended every five to 10 years for adults.
School physicals To celebrate National Community Health Centers Week, Community Health is offering a special rate for school and sports physicals. Through Sept. 1, the physicals will cost $25 - or less for those who qualify for further cost reductions. The usual charge is $71. The physicals are offered from 10 a.m.- noon and 3-8 p.m. weekdays at Community Healths Immediate Care Clinic, 2858 International Circle. No appointments are necessary. For information, call 630-6440, Ext. 6363.

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UNION CITY — In the old Decoto district, excess rainwater gets whisked away in much the same way it was when railroad workers populated the neighborhood well more than a century ago: through gravity and evaporation. The district is the only one in Union City, and one of only a few in the Bay Area, that does not have rainwater drainage pipes underneath its streets. Some of the water evaporates, said Public Works Director Mintze Cheng. Other water goes downhill and eventually drains into Alameda Creek. It just takes much longer.

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At the retreat, Lee wasnt allowed to speak or read for ten days, just meditate. It was bliss at first letting go of the chattering world. The silence was like living inside a rose. She felt strong and clean. Up before dawn to contemplate, and then the simple meal with others she didnt know, but, now, with all this love flowing through her she knew she must love them too. They were all part of the same Divine Being. in a pond of red lotuses, in a pond of blue lotuses, in a pond of white lotuses, is the utter purity of mindfulness that is indifference, rightly penetrated by wisdom. As the days wore on she missed chocolate, she missed coffee and cigarettes. She missed the office and its endless phone calls, she missed her secretary and her delicious gossip. Martinis! And her husband who was chopping his way through the rain forest in search of a tiny, yellow frog. Meditation was great, but ten days of it would be enough to make one combust. At lunch she looked around the room: without speech, without emotion, her fellow campers were like ghosts, or maybe more like mental patients dulled by too much medication and electro-shock, sad and empty husks of their former selves. The Teacher sat by himself eating his bowl of rice. Lee stood up and began to walk down the long path to the parking lot. She wasnt angry. She was excited and started skipping and singing at the sight of her getaway car.
JIM MANZI, the chief executive of Lotus, received a fateful early- morning telephone call last Monday. On the line was Louis Gerstner, his counterpart at IBM, who said he wanted to warn Mr Manzi of what he was about to announce to the world: that he was going after Lotus with a $3.3bn (pounds 2bn) unsolicited bid. Mr Manzi, according to Lotus insiders, was “emotionally devastated” by the news. There are a multitude of reasons, however, why Mr Manzi must have quickly understood why resisting the bid was likely to be pointless and even perverse. By Tuesday night, he and Mr Gerstner were dining secretly together at a discreet midtown Manhattan restaurant to discuss making peace, while executives from both companies huddled on each of the next three days to ponder the implications of a merger. While, under US law, Lotus has until tomorrow week to respond to the bid, most analysts expect it to capitulate much sooner. First, there is the question of price. IBM is offering a lip-smacking $60 a share for Lotus, representing a premium of more than 100 per cent on the share price shortly before the bid. To seal the marriage, IBM is rumoured to be ready to offer more, perhaps $65. Lotuss first instinct was to seek out a white knight, with the help of Wall Street advisers Lazard Freres, to top the IBM bid. But while some names surfaced, notably Oracle and also ATT, with which Lotus already has an alliance, there was little expectation that either would have the cash or motivation to outbid Mr Gerstner. Any attempt simply to block IBMs advance would hardly endear Mr Manzi to his institutional shareholders, who hold more than 80 per cent of the Lotus stock.
But Lotus seems to have lost its way in recent years. The Esprit was discontinued in 2004, leaving just the Elise and its derivatives to keep the production line busy. The days when every boy dreamed of a Lotus that could swim, and every older boy dreamed of a Lotus driven by Diana Rigg, were long past. I shouldnt have been surprised then, to read the largely negative reviews of Lotuss new model, the Europa, but it still came as a shock to hear some of the companys staunchest fans lay into the new car. The Europa, they said, was not what Lotus had promised. It was an unhappy compromise, another reheated Elise - or, worse, a Vauxhall VX220 - rendered redundant, if not ridiculous, by its more accomplished competition. Lotus had pitched the car as “business class”, but the companys idea of luxury appeared to amount to little more than a few hastily applied carpets. But when mine arrived the first thing that grabbed me was the new styling. This has to be the best-looking Lotus since the original Esprit, with more harmonious, full-bodied lines than the Elise. Some faces look better with a little more padding, and the Lotuss is one of them. Unfortunately, these days my own extra padding isnt limited to my face, and so the Europa is as awkward to enter as the Elise (or has my arse grown since I tried the Exige a couple of months ago? Quite possibly). The sills have been lowered to make access easier and the car is wider, but the interior is far removed from any notions of luxury; its still a baked-bean can with some plastic padding. Still very much an Elise. It looks and feels hand- crafted. but in a bad way. You dont find plastics like this in Korean cars these days; the ergonomics are appalling; and in your rear-view mirror you can see overpaint in the engine bay. Its all a bit Blue Peter.

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A volunteer committee organized by the Utah Bar Association will spend the next few months untangling several divorce, child custody and other family law bills that knotted up at the end of the last session of the Legislature. Both the philosophical motivation and practical application of about 20 bills will be evaluated by a 17-member ad hoc committee, which was granted permission to organize by the Judiciary Interim Committee last week. Bills that addressed topics such as establishing a state office that would enforce court-ordered child visitation, false allegations in a divorce and refining child support payment schedules when children spend extended time with a noncustodial parent created a lot of confusion, especially in the Senate at the close of the session.
Why do we concern ourselves with such things? The concept of the contract allows people to make commitments between themselves that the state will enforce–the result being future stability of relationships, avoidance of conflict, and general societal harmony. How odd, then, to apply these concepts to family law! It might fairly be said that the whole of family law concerns itself with addressing members of society where relationships are no longer stable, where conflict abounds, and where harmony has ceased to exist. The concept of family, I think, arises only in the context of some directly stated or some implied commitment. A husband promises to share his life with his wife. Beyond the formal commitment of marriage, separate or same-sex couples can likewise expressly, or by implication, promise to share their lives with their partners. Parents promise to care for and support their children. Each of these commitments could be said to be some form of express or implied commitment between people.

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QI AM worried about the Airtours package I have booked for our familys annual summer holiday next July. I havent yet had to pay anything, but if I do and the company goes bust will I lose my money? - Kevin Tide, Bristol. Concern about the MyTravel group, which includes Airtours, started when auditors uncovered a pounds 50million accounting shortfall. To change arrangements now may result in difficulty getting the same dates, hotels and resorts. Different rules apply to flight-only deals so buy using a credit card to safeguard your ticket. QI FANCY pushing off somewhere warm for a few weeks before the Christmas season sets in. I have often been to Spain - are there any alternatives? - Mrs Susan Stevens, Eastbourne.
A survey of management holidays in the Wall Street Journal last week claimed that there is a Catch-22 for senior workers: “The enhanced mobility of wireless communications is making it harder for people to disconnect.” According to the report, numerous European high-flyers are spending the beach bars Happy Hour talking to colleagues back home on their mobiles. Technology, naturally, is to blame. The simultaneous arrival of the mobile phone and laptop means theres no escape. The only solution for hard-pressed senior executives is to switch their phones off and claim they are in a location too remote for a signal. But deputies remember - bosses deserve it, thats what they get paid for.

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Ask an expert A Colorado Springs woman who decided to drive to Denver instead of flying the first leg of her trip to Chicago showed up at DIA only to find her entire trip had been canceled by the airline. How did this happen? Local travel agent Tim Lange gets asked questions like this all the time. Hes a member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Society of Travel Agents, and if he doesnt have an answer, hell find one.
The Lying Game James W. Loewen, a guy obsessed with the dissemination of misinformation (”Lies My Teacher Told Me”) is back with “Lies Across America: What Our Historic Sites Get Wrong” (Touchstone, $15). Its not precisely a travel guide, but its a good guide for travelers who visit historic sites. Did you know the Traditional Lincoln Birthplace Cabin in Kentucky is a composite of several old cabins, none of which are where the late great president was born? Some examples he gives are lies by omission, others an attempt to be politically correct - but inaccuracies are rife, nonetheless.

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You can make a simple perfume on your own with ingredients from a health-food store. A $30 investment should provide enough materials for several perfumes. A small bottle of jojoba oil, which serves as a carrier. A small bottle of sandalwood oil, which acts as a base.
According to Angela Creasy, perfume buyer at Harrods, the key to buying perfume for someone else is identifying the family from which their preferred perfumes come. If they wear floral fragrances like Anais Anais or Diorella then look for something with similar notes. The four main families are floral, oriental, chypre and fougere. Most of the following shops will be able to advise you. Jo Malone is the current star of the fragrance world and her little shop in Londons Walton Street is the perfect place to start your search for the perfect Christmas scent (they also supply mail order). The shop specialises in colognes, which are lighter than full-blown perfumes, and bath oils and body lotions to enable customers to layer their chosen fragrances. Chic Chanel-esque bottles are filled with unlikely sounding, but superb smelling combinations: Nutmeg Ginger (pounds 28, 100ml), Lime Basil Mandarin (Jos signature fragrance) and Amber Lavender. Malone is also the pioneer of fragrance combining, which allows the customer to create his or her own signature scent. Fragrance Combining Kits start at pounds 33.50 and include a choice of seven different 30ml colognes. To combine a fragrance you either apply the stronger cologne, let it dry on the skin and then spray the lighter one on top, or, when using more than two, you simply spray them on different parts of the body; the aromas combine as they warm on the skin. If its a whiff of tradition youre after, then Penhaligons is the place to go. Try Hammam, their oldest aftershave - an unusual blend of lavender, sandalwood and Eastern rose. Penhaligons range of colognes, scents and aftershaves also includes a number of single flower fragrances which are exceptionally true, with none of the cloying sweetness associated with floral perfumes. Most unusual of all is Bluebell, (pounds 28, 50ml). Of their blended fragrances Cornubia should find favour with women who like warm, spicy perfumes from the oriental family (pounds 36, 50ml). Like Jo Malone, Penhaligons also sells selection packs, but these are for the indecisive and are not designed for mixing (pounds 18 for four miniature colognes). Their latest creation, Quercus, is fresh and clean and should appeal to men and women who like androgynous scents like CK1, but want something that wont be instantly recognised. The perfume halls at all the large department stores are the perfect hunting ground for those difficult types whose tastes, although adventurous, lie firmly within designer label territory. And top of the designer charts is Chanel No5, arguably the worlds most famous perfume, and Harrods annual Christmas best seller. But, although delicious, No5 is one of the block-busters. Better then to visit a Chanel boutique and try something rather different without forfeiting the label status: No22, Cuir de Russie, Gardenia, or Bois des Iles all come in the trademark black on white livery, and are only available direct from Chanel. Most infamous is Cuir de Russie which is an extraordinary and heady mix of leather, bergamot, mandarin and jasmine. When it was first launched in 1924 it was considered far too exotic and sensual for nicely brought-up young ladies. A bottle of the eau de parfum (pounds 86, 14ml), or eau de toilette (pounds 74, pounds 200ml) should make you or someone else very happy indeed. If money is no object, hurry to Harrods and snap up one of the last bottles of Guerlains Djedi which has been re-issued for Christmas. Harrods unpacked eight bottles at the start of the month and there are only a couple left. Jo Malone, 154 Walton Street, London SW3 (0171-581 1101). Jo Malone mail order, Sent-a-Scent - 0171-720 0202. Penhaligons customer enquiries - 0800 317332. Harrods - 0171-730 1234. Chanel - 0171-235 6631. Charlotte Packer

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Big-time center prospects are in short supply, with just five of the top 50 senior prospects projecting as collegiate low post players. Next season, however, will be different because Eddy Curry of South Holland (Ill.) Thornwood, Tyson Chandler of Compton (Calif.) Dominguez, DeSagana Diop of Mouth of Wilson (Va.) Oak Hill Academy and Jamaal Sampson of Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Del are among the headliners of the next class.. Zach Randolph is the only senior of the same calibre as those four juniors. Randolph is a lefty and an especially tough rebounder.. The best available center is Kendall Dartez, an excellent run/jump athlete with a soft midrange jump shot. But academic deficiencies may require him to go to a prep school or junior college.. UNC signee Nell Fingleton (7-6, 305) is a British native and one of four foreign imports on the list. Tom Timmermans (7-0, 230), a Notre Dame recruit, is from The Netherlands, and St. Johns recruit Mohamed Diakite and unsigned Modibo Diarra are from Africa. Both Diakite and Diarra rebound and block shots, but they are a bit raw on offense.. Vastly improved Nick Smith disappointed Florida State and South Florida by picking Illinois (located in his mothers hometown of Champaign) as his destination.
As talented executives become savvier about managing their career paths, companies must offer more than money to attract them. We survey the ever-shifting executive recruiting trends. The good news for organisations that have focused on building good employment brands is simply that - it works. The best candidates are being drawn to enterprises that have signalled their commitment to providing a people-centred environment. In a recruitment market that is still largely candidate driven, job seekers are increasingly after challenge, career development options, flexibility and work/life balance.

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Former President Bill Clinton and Sen. Hillary Clinton spent a vacation on Hawaiis Kauai Island with their daughter, Chelsea, doing what most tourists do — shopping, eating out and golfing, albeit with a movie star. The Clintons have been spotted hiking the Kalalau Trail on the Na Pali Coast and golfing at Princeville with “James Bond” actor and Hanalei resident Pierce Brosnan. The Clintons also shopped and dined in local restaurants. “Theyve been doing the things most vacationers do,” said Al Joaquin, special agent in charge at the Secret Service office in Honolulu.
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Erin Kvistad has joined the law firm of Hoge, Fenton, Jones and Appel as Of Counsel to its business and transaction group. She is based in the firs Pleasanton office, where she represents a number of leading Tri-Valley companies. Placer Title Co. in Roseville has appointed Jim Johnston president. Johnston has been with Placer Title for 20 years. Most recently he has served as manager of the Sacramento and Sutter/Juba divisions.
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Betty Berzon almost wasnt the pioneering lesbian psychologist and author we know today. In the early `50s she was in a mental institution after nearly killing herself with a razor blade, a casualty of her own homophobia. Its quite a revelation from a woman typically credited with boundless strength and energy. Berzon has written books about homosexuality, helped found gay and lesbian organizations-including the first gay community center anywhere, in Los Angeles in 1971and hobnobbed with luminaries ranging from Anais Nin to Paul Monette. Yet when she looks back, her main wish is that shed had the energy to do still more. “I said to someone the other day, `If I hadnt had to spend so many years fighting being gay, I couldve really been somebody. And [they said] `But you are somebody,” she says, laughing. “But I truly have the feeling that I could have accomplished much more in life if I hadnt had to devote so much energy to resisting being gay.”
There has been no systematic study in the UK of the views of psychoanalysts and psychotherapists on gay and lesbian identity This study, published in the December issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, surveyed a random sample of practitioners listed as working with adults in the British Confederation of Psychotherapists register.

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Coaching Alabama. Arthur Albiero has been named associate head coach at the University of Alabama, head coach Don Wagner announced. Albiero joined the Tide at the same time Wagner took over the program in the spring of 1999. In addition to overseeing the Tides middle distance and stroke athletes, Albiero helps direct all areas of the program, from recruiting to strength and conditioning. Nebraska. Nebraskas Pablo Morales has named Jeff Bro and Doug Humphrey as his assistant womens coaches. Humphrey will assist with the swimmers, while Bro will serve as the diving coach. Both Bro and Humphrey have served as interim coaches since the 2000-01 season, and both have been associated with the Husker swimming and diving program for many years. Nebraska cut its mens program last year.
One of Americas most successful swim coaches has returned to coaching after a hiatus of several years. Randy Reese, former head coach at the University of Florida, has accepted a position as head coach of the newly-formed Circle City Swim Club in Austin, Texas. Reese is the brother of Ed Reese, mens coach at the University of Texas and head coach of Texas Aquatics, also in Austin. Circle C has a 50 meter x 25 yard pool and is building another in January. Reese is currently looking to hire one or two assistant coaches. Stephen Leal, former head coach of the Rio Salado Swim Club in Tempe, Ariz., is the new head coach of the Blue Fins in Encinitas, Calif. Steve Heaston, USA Water Polos Technical Director and head coach at the University of California, passed away at the age of 50 on July 15, after a long battle with brain cancer. His death occurred just two days before his induction into the Water Polo Hall of Fame.
Coaching Keys to Success. Quadruple Olympic gold medalist Jon Olsen and double Olympic gold medalist Jeremy Linn have teamed up to head the coaching staff at the spanking-new, $25 million, 50-meter pool in Islamorada, on the Florida Keys. Dorenkott to Head Lions. Bill Dorenkott, who served as head coach of Penn States womens program the past three seasons, has been named head coach of the Nittany Lions combined mens and womens teams. Dorenkott led his squad to its best NCAA (11th) and Big Ten (second) finishes ever in 2000-01. In addition, he was named an assistant coach for the United States World University Games team, which competed in Beijing, China, Aug. 22-Sept. 1. Dorenkotts teams have won Academic AllAmerica honors the past three years.

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Children dont come with instructions. But parents might long for some when a health problem arises. A free forum designed to make parents health-wiser by providing care tips and strategies is planned 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Pikes Peak East Library, 5550 N. Union Blvd. Lunch will be provided to those who R.S.V.P. by Monday. The forum is hosted by Resources for Young Children and Families Inc. To R.S.V.P. or for more information, call Robin Mitchell at 577-9190.

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This report offers a comprehensive picture of the furniture sector in India, providing trends in furniture production and consumption, furniture imports and exports. Factors determining the demand for furniture are examined, as well as furniture distribution and furniture supply structure. Indian furniture exports and imports are broken down by country and product (office furniture, kitchen furniture, upholstered furniture, non-upholstered seats, bedroom furniture, seats parts and parts of furniture).
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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 7, 1994–Employee involvement and training are the two activities most effective supporting quality and customer service initiatives now and over the next three years, according to a survey of human resource executives at 266 major North American companies conducted by Towers Perrin, the international management consulting firm. The respondents overwhelmingly agree that successful quality and customer service initiatives require not just the right attitude, but also expanded skills, knowledge and competencies. Management needs to provide employees the training they require, in terms of time and dollars, to do a better job of satisfying customers. Training for employees is the single most common activity used to support improved quality service, and it is used by every company participating in the survey. It also receives the highest satisfaction levels. Towers Perrin consultant Charles Cornwell says his service quality research shows a definite link between increased customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and profitability once the employees understand customer expectations and are fully trained to meet these needs. Companies that can properly identify customer expectations and then give their employees the ability to satisfy customers are the ones who are achieving competitive advantage, Cornwell says.
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Meredith Corp. surprised many in the magazine world when it ripped Home Garden from the marketplace in March, casting doubt on the long-term viability of the much-hyped gardening field. But other publishers and advertisers were quick to argue that the titles demise had more to do with Merediths failed execution than a category-wide problem.Our basic philosophy is, if you cant do it both ways [ads and circulation], its probably not a franchise that fits us so well, Little explains. We were using up money that ought to be going into other start-ups.Little also questioned whether the fragmented gardening category could support such a big magazine. Others, though, wonder why Des Moines, Iowa-based Meredith didnt tinker with the product before killing it. Renewals are a function of the magazine, not the market, suggests one publisher. But Little says the company was happy with the titles design and editorial content.

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Attorneys who knew criminal defense giant Fred Warren Bennett say he was a tenacious advocate whose work will continue to impact Maryland law. Bennett, 65, was killed in a car crash last Sunday. During his career, Bennett established himself as the go-to Maryland lawyer for major criminal cases, especially capital cases and post-conviction appeals, say those who worked with, for or against him.

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its list of safest vehicles for the 2007 model year. This year, all winners must have electronic stability control. MIDSIZE CARS: Audi A-4, Saab 9-3, Subaru Legacy (with optional stability control)
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A house in Hampstead that has hidden its north London origins behind a new Japanese personality, has just come on the market. Two adjoining houses in Fitzjohns Avenue were replanned and redesigned with specially selected materials. A stream runs along the full length of the properties (which are reached by means of a slatted bridge) and a sunken Japanese garden is filled with pebbles, ferns and bamboo. One of the houses only is for sale at an asking price of pounds 435,000 through Goldschmidt Howland (0171-435 4404). The main bedroom has a low-level custom-made Japanese platform bed and sliding shoji cupboards made from yellow rice paper. Housebuilders have just had their busiest month for two years and the prospects look good, according to the latest report for the House Builders Federation. New homes have increased their market share to almost 13 per cent from the 10 per cent at which they had been stuck since 1988. John Stewart, an independent housing economist and author of the report, says they are managing to fill a gap in the market because of sensitive prices and attractive marketing. “When I did some research with the Halifax we found a lack of confidence among intending homebuyers: they were not sure they would be able to sell their present homes. In buying a new home the hassle-free factor is very important,” he said. This bears out evidence from builders such as Barratt of a new breed of buyer at the top end of the market who, frustrated by the lack of good property available, is turning to developers for the first time. The success of Barratts award-winning development, Lakeside Grange, in Weybridge, Surrey, looks like being matched by its latest enterprise on the River Thames at Chiswick. At the recent opening of Royal Thames Crescent, all but three of the 19 five-bedroom houses and 13 two-bedroom apartments, with prices ranging up to pounds 600,000, have been sold.
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK WHATS OUTSIDE? An outstanding formal garden extending to 1.75 acres. Landscaped with a glazed gazebo, ponds, a stream, waterfall, deck and barbecue area. Views northwestwards take in Loch Lomond, Ben Lomond and the Arrochar hills.

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If ever a composer fell victim to the autonomy of a single interpreter, it was Delius. Beechams magnificent recordings have dissuaded all but the most tenacious rivals, and it is high time we turned a willing ear to such sympathetic Delians as Ormandy, Slatkin and - if this CD is anything to go by - Gennadi Rozhdestvensky. Sir Charles Grovess Appalachia scores by dint of its physicality and expert pacing; again, the playing has its rough edges, but the climaxes have real weight. With Sir John Pritchards aptly fluid account of Summer Night on the River as makeweight, this stimulating CD serves as proof that, as far as Delius is concerned, there is life after Beecham! ROBERT COWAN
Sylla came to music production through a friend from Ivory Coast who wanted to record Cuban songs in an authentic style. “I got into making suggestions about how to go about it, and how to arrange them,” he says. His recording break came with Orchestra Baobab in 1979 at the legendary Golden Baobab studio in Dakar, now part of Xippi studios, run by Youssou NDour. His production role has been shaped by his extensive terms of reference. “I travelled all round central Africa with my parents, and when I was in Paris I collected all these Cuban records, along with soul and other styles, and I think I bring this to artists. “With Baobab in the Seventies, everyone was doing rumba, but I was the man who actually had the huge record collection and was able to point them in the right direction. Salif Keita was looking for something revolutionary, so I suggested putting him in touch with someone from the West who had the same avant-garde approach. That was Francois Breant - and basically I let them get on with it.”

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