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Topeka Capital-Journal, The, Sep 11, 2002 by Capital-Journal
The Capital-Journal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It must have been truly horrible work, standing by the conveyor belt as the carnage from the World Trade Center drifted by en route to its final resting place.
“We were looking for body parts, wallets, evidence — anything that might help identify the victims,” explained Sgt. Michael Mayer, the NYPD officer who was examining the rubble that day last spring at Staten Island’s Great Kills Landfill.
But amid the tons of steel and concrete debris that passed before him, one red-and-gold object the size of a rock caught Mayer’s eye. Upon closer examination, he discovered it was a wooden football. And after cleaning off the dirt, Mayer could see the word “Chiefs” and the NFL’s team logo.
“Somebody in the Trade Center was a Chiefs fan,” Mayer told Bob Gretz of www.kcchiefs.com in explaining his decision to forward the memento to the team. “I don’t know who it was or whether they are still with us or were one of the victims
New Orleans CityBusiness, Mar 17, 2006 by CityBusiness Staff Report
Orthodontic Centers for America Inc., a Metairie-based provider of business services to orthodontic and dental practices worldwide, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The filings were made in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana.Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows a company to reorganize its finances without the threat of creditors’ lawsuits.
OCA will continue normal business operations throughout the reorganization process, company officials said. OCA decided to file for Chapter 11 after determining the filing would protect the company’s contractual relationship with its clients and provide the necessary breathing room to restructure its finances and operations, company officials said.Last summer, OCA was having trouble reconciling its books, and analysts predicted the company could be forced to file for bankruptcy.The company is seeking approval for up to $15 million in financing from its lender group, led by Bank of America. This would provide OCA with enough money to maintain its business service agreements with and defend against recent actions by certain orthodontists, which OCA says are breaches of their contracts.OCA employees will continue to receive pay and benefits, and vendors will be paid for purchases made before the bankruptcy filing, company officials say
Airguide Online, July 30, 2008
7/30/2008
Showers Above the Clouds
By Spencer Rumsey
Emirates Airlines made history this week by launching flights with showers for first-class passengers on its first Airbus A380 service, proving that no matter what the weather is outside, luxury travelers have never had it better. The airline has raised the bar for air traveler, now they can eat, sleep and shampoo to their hearts’ content.
The Dubai-based carrier unveiled the new shower-spas as it officially took delivery of its A380 in Hamburg on Monday. For the 14 privileged passengers in first-class there will be two inflight showers located at the front of their cabin on the upper deck. They also have a lounge, bar and recline-able seats the size of a single bed, reminiscent of the first PanAm Boeing 747 service launch in 1970.
First class and business class passengers have the entire upper deck of the aircraft for themselves. “Having pioneered on-board private suites,” boasts the airline in its brochure, “we now introduce the next generation of suites in first class, signifying a new era of opulence and indulgence that can only be associated with modern day private jet travel.”
The airline reportedly needs “500 kilos” of water to keep the showers flowing, adding about 25 percent to the weight of the plane, according to Tim Clark, the president of Emirates. He said the shower-spas are a “masterpiece” of engineering. How long the hot water will last remains to be seen. Passengers get only five minutes to shower. A panel inside the stalls changes colors to tell them how much time is left
PR Newswire, July 20, 2009
YUBA CITY, Calif., July 20 /PRNewswire/ — Taste and nutrition have long been topics of discussion when making choices for your diet. With so much uncertainty over what products are healthy in the marketplace, Sunsweet Growers is proud to lead the way by delivering delicious, convenient and nutritious foods to help people lead healthier lives. The latest addition is the release of Sunsweet’s Philippine Pineapple in a 6-ounce package – now making it easier to get the maximum health benefits out of a satisfying snacking choice. And, it’s so sweet and juicy you won’t believe it’s actually dried fruit!
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090720/CG48335)
What makes Philippine Pineapple different is the extraordinary effort Sunsweet goes through to bring top-quality product to consumers. Philippine Pineapple is grown in ideal conditions in the Philippines, planted at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 ft, where cooler temperatures add more moisture to the finished product versus pineapple grown in hotter climates or at lower elevations.
“People are searching for healthy snacking alternatives and dried fruit is a treat that’s always smart to eat,” said Steve Harris, vice president of marketing at Sunsweet Growers
Market Wire, December, 2008
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), the
nation’s top-selling manufacturer of motor homes, unveiled three exciting
new motor home designs at the 46th Annual National RV Trade Show in
Louisville, KY: the new 2010 Winnebago Via, the most fuel efficient Class A
motor home, a full-size Class A hybrid concept RV under the Winnebago
Adventurer nameplate and a 32-foot Itasca Sunstar front engine diesel motor
home.
“We are pleased to introduce the most revolutionary product concepts this
industry has ever seen with the new 2010 Winnebago Via, the Winnebago
Adventurer hybrid, and the Itasca Sunstar front engine diesel motor home,”
said Winnebago Industries Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Bob
Olson. “Winnebago Industries has long been a leader in this industry, and
with the introduction of these new vehicles, we continue to set the bar
with the most innovative and unique products on the market today.”
Winnebago Via – First Class A-based Sprinter
Built on the fuel-efficient 11,030-lb. GVWR Dodge Sprinter chassis with a
Mercedes Benz diesel engine, the new Winnebago Via is the first of its
kind, and is sure to revolutionize the industry thanks to its fuel economy.
The Via features an industry-leading fuel efficiency that’s estimated at
15 miles per gallon. Factor in the Via’s use of space utilization and
contemporary design and it’s a complete package.
“Winnebago Industries was the first manufacturer to introduce products
built on the Dodge Sprinter Class C chassis and now we are the first to
bring a Class A motor home built on the Dodge Sprinter chassis to the
market,” said Winnebago Industries’ Chairman of the Board, CEO and
President Bob Olson. “The new Via, and its Itasca counterpart, the Reyo,
are innovative Class A coaches that combine design, space, efficiency and
drivability into one compact 25-foot package. You won’t find another motor
home like it in the market place, and I’m proud to say Winnebago Industries
did it first.”
The Via showcases the new 25T at Louisville. Despite its compact 25-foot
length, the Via offers impressive roominess with a front slideout room, a
private bathroom area, fully equipped galley, and sleeping accommodations
that are truly unique. In the rear, twin beds offer a flex bed concept
that is easily converted into a queen bed for a larger continuous sleeping
space. Additional sleeping space is also found up front with the new
Studio Loft. This new “spare” bed system neatly tucks into the ceiling of
the coach when not in use and conveniently pulls down to create a second
bedroom area. Other highlights include the new Intellisense monitor panel
that incorporates a LCD panel readout with touch screen technology, and the
new Threshold RV Door. The exclusive Threshold door design is unique in
that it has dual latching points and does not break the seal plane for the
latch and hinge connection points. This creates a more secure and quieter
door. It also features a unique residential style window with built-in
screen than eliminates the need for a separate screen door. The Winnebago
Via and Itasca Reyo will be available in the market in summer 2009.
Hybrid Concept Adventurer
Winnebago Industries also unveiled a full-size Class A hybrid concept RV
with the new 2009 Winnebago Adventurer. The Adventurer hybrid concept
vehicle features a Freightliner ecoFRED chassis with Eaton hybrid power
system components. This is a full hybrid system in that it utilizes two
independent power sources (a diesel engine and an electric motor) that work
in conjunction to optimally power the vehicle. The Adventurer Hybrid also
is the first hybrid motor home to feature an Auxiliary Power Generation
(APG) unit that senses hybrid battery power levels and automatically
engages the coach’s engine to charge the batteries. Because this hybrid
system also supplies power to the 120-volt coach system, and on-board
generator is not required. The Adventurer Hybrid concept vehicle explores
new horizons in RV efficiency and functionality and is just one more
example of Winnebago Industries tradition of industry leading innovation.
“Winnebago Industries is on the cutting edge of RV hybrid technology with
this concept vehicle that explores the viability of advanced hybrid systems
in motor home applications,” said Olson. “We are pleased to bring this
type of advancement to the market.”
Sunstar – Front Engine Diesel Concept
A new Itasca Sunstar 32K concept vehicle featuring a 20,500 lb. GVWR
Workhorse front engine diesel chassis with a MaxxForce 7 V8 diesel engine
was also unveiled in Louisville. Built on the new Workhorse W20D front
engine diesel chassis specifically designed for this RV application, this
coach offers an estimated 10-12 MPG and features real towing capacity –
5,000 lbs.; a Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,000 lbs. and
sleeping for six. The Itasca Sunstar and Winnebago Vista will be available
with this new chassis in summer 2009.
About Winnebago Industries
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading United States manufacturer of motor
homes, self-contained recreation vehicles used primarily in leisure travel
and outdoor recreation activities
India Telecom, October, 2007 by rights, intellectual property
The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) and the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) have decided to put in place a framework for managing intellectual property rights of products created by the Telecom Centers of Excellence (TCoEs), which were launched in 2006. As per the TCoEs, several R&D; centers would be established in renowned institutes like the Indian Institutes of Management.
Although the TCoEs are non-commercial ventures, the Indian government has expressed its concern over the handling of the IPRs by the centers. Therefore, the Telecom Commission, which is an apex body of the DoT, plans to entrust this task to C-DoT, a body under the DoT and the DIPP that would provide expert assistance when required
Business Wire, July 13, 2009
Leading Childrenâs Health System to Leverage athenahealthâs
Electronic Health Record Service and the Microsoft Amalga Unified
Intelligence System to Support Extended Connectivity Strategy
FORT WORTH, Texas, WATERTOWN, Mass. & REDMOND, Wash. — Cook Childrenâs Health Care System today announced they are
collaborating with athenahealth, Inc. and Microsoft Corporation to
implement information technology solutions designed to improve care and
outcomes for pediatric patients nationwide.
Cook Childrenâs is listed in US NEWS & World Report as one of
the top childrenâs hospitals in the nation and in the Modern
Healthcare top 100 Integrated Health Care Networks. Cook Childrenâs
currently supports more than 60 pediatric medical offices and specialty
clinics throughout Texas. It also conducts over 258,000 specialty clinic
visits, 472,000 pediatric office visits and 99,000 emergency department
visits annually.
In 2008, Cook Childrenâs established the bold promise of improving the
health of every child in its region through the prevention and treatment
of illness, disease and injury
Human Diseases and Conditions, 1st ed., Edition 1 (2000)
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids (HEM-o-roids), sometimes called “piles,” are enlarged veins in the rectum, which is the lower portion of the digestive tract. They are similar to varicose veins of the legs. Hemorrhoids may bleed and cause pain.
Wireless News, October, 2007
Wireless News
10-24-2007
Intervoice, Minser Consulting and Telefonica Join Forces to Speech- enable Consell de Mallorca’s Tourist Information Website
WIRELESS NEWS-October 24, 2007-Intervoice, Minser Consulting and Telefonica Join Forces to Speech-enable Consell de Mallorca’s Tourist Information Website (C)2007 10Meters – http:// www.10meters.com
Intervoice announced that the Consell de Mallorca, the tourism center on the largest of Spain s Balearic Islands, has selected Intervoice Voice Portal to improve access and customer service to the island s tourism information database, InfoMallorca.net.
The Intervoice solution will allow citizens and travelers to the island who do not have access…