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Dixons Retail – Why Work For Us?
Dixons Retail plc is Europe's largest specialist electrical retailing and services company.
Our aim is to bring the latest technology at the best prices to our customers combined with great advice and after sales care. We employ 32,000 people in 12 countries and more than 100 million customers shop with us every year, online and in our 955 stores.
We aim to be the multi-channel leader in all markets we operate. We are no. 1 in the UK & Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Greece. A strong leadership position in a market means we are top-of-mind for customers looking for electrical and computing products and services.
In May 2008 we launched a Renewal & Transformation plan to transform the Group, focusing on customers as well as deliver a 3-4% EBIT return. Further details of this can be found on the corporate site.
Underpinning the Renewal & Transformation is an absolute focus on improving the shopping trip for customers. This has been formulated into the Customer Plan which starts with seven core principals which form the basis of the work being done to improve the business for customers, colleagues and shareholders. Further details can be found under the Customer Plan.
Our company values reflect who we are, how we do things, and where we want to be.
We love to make our customers happy:
- We give honest advice
- We give customers what they want
- It's an enjoyable shopping experience
- They leave happy and recommend us to others
We know our stuff:
- We talk knowledgeably and accurately about our products
- We know where to find information and enable our customers to understand too
- We help our colleagues to be the best
We love to work here:
- Proud to work for the brand
- Rewarded for performance
We Deliver:
- We are market leading
- We are innovative
* Every day we learn something new, technology evolves and old systems become obsolete. Here at Dixons Retail we strive to move with the times, to ensure our knowledge is second to none and that every single one of our colleagues provides an amazing experience to each and every one of our customers.
As our business has evolved, our original company values no longer reflect who we are and what we want to achieve. We believe in listening to our colleagues so we're currently in the middle of a huge colleague engagement programme to ensure our new company values reflect who we really are.
Lord Kalms of Edgware created Dixons Retail from a one store family business into one of Europe's leading retailers in a career spanning more than half a century.
Lord Kalms was Chief Executive until 1971 when he became Chairman. In 1996 he was awarded a knighthood in recognition of his services to the electrical retailing industry. He stepped down as Chairman in 2002 and was appointed President of the Group. He was awarded a Life Peerage in 2004.
Lord Kalms is founder and sponsor of Dixons Bradford City Technology College and a former visiting professor of the University of North London.
Lord Kalms has served as Chairman, King's College Healthcare NHS Trust; non-executive Director of British Gas plc; member of the Funding Agency for Schools; Director and Treasurer of the Centre for Policy Studies; Governor of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research; Director of Business for Sterling; Trustee of Industry in Education Ltd and Trustee of The Economic Education Trust. Lord Kalms was Treasurer of The Conservative Party from November 2001 to June 2003.
Interim Managing Director Southern Europe
Keith has 30 years of retail experience in Europe and is currently MD Southern Europe for Dixons. Previously he has held roles including Chief Executive Officer of JJB Sports plc & Group Retail Director of Dixons Retail plc, where as a member of the Group Executive Committee he had responsibility for all UK/Ireland fascias including PC World, Currys, Dixons Travel and Digital. Previously he was Managing Director of PC World Stores Group with responsibility for stores in the UK, Spain, France, Italy and Nordics in addition to Group Service Operations.
He has also held senior roles in Virgin retail and Kingfisher plc's leading DIY chain, B&Q. Keith has an MBA from Manchester Business School.
President Director General: Pixmania Group
Phil took up his current position in Pixmania in August 2012. He joined the group in 1989 as a store manager designate and held a number of store and divisional management roles in Currys and Dixons before moving to the PC World chain in 2000. He spent 4 years as Operations Director for PC World before moving to Spain as MD PC City and more recently in the UK as MD DSG Business.
Phil spent the early years of his career at Woolworths as a store manager having graduated from their retail management development programme.
IR, PR & Corporate Affairs Director
David Lloyd-Seed is IR, PR & Corporate Affairs Director at Dixons Retail. Before joining Dixons Retail in 2005, David worked as a corporate broker for 18 years latterly as a Director with Citi.
During his time in corporate broking he advised a number of companies on IR, market related activities, fund raisings, mergers and IPOs across a number of sectors.
David sits on the Board of the British Retail Consortium and is a member of the IR Society's Board and Finance and Policy committees.
Group Strategy Director
Andrew joined the Group in March 2013 as Group Strategy Director.
His previous roles included that of Managing Director at RBS Equity Finance, the manager of a private equity fund, and a Director in the Mezzanine and Leveraged Debt businesses at RBS. Prior to this he commenced his career in corporate finance advisory and business turnaround and restructuring at Coopers & Lybrand. In his private equity role, Andrew held a number of non executive board appointments to help support portfolio businesses through periods of strategic change and growth.
Group Commercial Director
Steve joined the Group in October 2008 from Tesco, where he held a number of commercial and buying roles both in the UK and globally.
While at Tesco, he set up operations in Asia and Central Europe; he was responsible for the creation of the Tesco Express format and he masterminded the Tesco Finest range.
Chief Executive - UK & Ireland
Appointment to the Board:
Katie Bickerstaffe joined the Board on 20 February 2012. She joined the Group as director of marketing, people and property in June 2008. In addition to her executive position she is also a non-executive director of Scottish and Southern Energy plc.
Previously, Katie was managing director of Kwik Save Ltd and group retail director and group HR director at Somerfield plc. Her earlier career included roles at Dyson Ltd, PepsiCo Inc. and Unilever PLC.
Group Chief Executive
Appointment to the Board:
Sebastian James was appointed as Group Chief Executive, and, joined the Board on 20 February 2012. Sebastian joined the Group in April 2008 and held various roles before his appointment to the Board including Group Operations Director.
Prior to joining the Group he was chief executive of Synergy Insurance Services Limited, a private equity backed insurance company. He has wide retail experience and was strategy director responsible for developing and implementing the turnaround strategy at Mothercare plc in 2003. He started his career at The Boston Consulting Group having completed an MBA at INSEAD and an MA at Oxford University.
Company Secretary & General Counsel
Helen joined Dixons Retail in 2007 from William Hill plc, where she was Company Secretary and General Counsel.
She has also served as Company Secretary at Chubb plc and Hepworth plc. Earlier in her career she was an in-house lawyer at Boots, and qualified as a solicitor with Hammonds.
Group Finance Director
Appointment to the Board:
Humphrey Singer joined the Board on 1 July 2011. Humphrey joined Dixons Retail in 2007. He has held various finance roles since then, including finance director of Currys, group financial controller and finance director of the UK & Ireland division.
Prior to joining Dixons Retail, Humphrey was finance director of Coca Cola Enterprises (UK) Ltd and prior to that also held a number of finance roles at Coca Cola Enterprises (UK) Ltd and Cadbury Schweppes plc.
Managing Director for Northern Europe
Jaan Ivar Semlitsch was appointed as Managing Director for Northern Europe on 3rd January 2013. Prior to joining the Group, Jaan Ivar was the CEO of REMA Industrier AS from 2009, which is part of one of Scandinavia's largest supermarket chains.
Jaan started his career at McKinsey & Co, before being appointed Managing Director of specialist electrical retailer Expert Denmark AS. Jaan Ivar went on to become COO of Statoil ASA, a group of petrol station and convenience store outlets in Northern Europe in 2004 and CO of Plantasien ASA, Scandinavia's largest garden centre chain in 2007.
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Nice working environment!!! Pay structure is good, always bustling with people. For students they have very nice shift timings and they always acknowledge the hard work. Having worked in 2 different stores and under more than 5 different managers I can honestly say that the management depends on the store management. They always have nice number of holidays and mostly consider give the desired holidays to employees. Perks are good as they give 10% off to employees and mostly you can get items on cheaper price when they are discontinued. Always up to date with high- end technology!!! Enjoyed most of the time working there!!!!!!!!!!! Great experience as it was my first job in London after a long wait!!!!!!!!!Cons
Huge challenge is sales targets. Managers keep on pushing...If you achieve your targets they push you to over- achieve it and if you don't then you will have one to one with them. Mostly managers are helpful but I have had issues related to my payment and the manager was not very helpful. Their organisational structure is designed in such a way that the lowermost employee is not able to reach the topmost boss or general manager. I had a store manager who always used to taunt me for not achieving my targets or pick up things on me- but I had no one to complain to. Moreover, they don't have proper employee development strategy. For instance, I saw some employees who were achieving their targets, were talented and had everything but were not promoted for 6 years.Advice to ManagementAdvice
Upper management can improve a lot if they want tom improve their organisational structure and strengthen their employee power. Because, employees are assets and losing assets is losing value over time. They can build up systems to recognize the talented employees in each and every store, better their pay structure and improve the interaction or communication between the lower most employees (sales person) and the top most employees (general managers) so that they can feel their importance in the organisation.RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEO
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The fourth annual Over 50 Fair returns to the Melville Marriott on Sunday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The one-day expo is being organized as a celebration of life on Long Island for people over 50.
To make it even easier for attendees to participate in this year's event, there will be free valet parking as well as free scooter rentals for those who need one, compliments of Patriot Mobility, Inc.
"The Over 50 Fair is part health and wellness fair, part conference and part activities and lifestyle expo," said fair director, Barbara Kaplan, the East Hills resident who also organizes Long Island's popular All Kids Fair every April. With 30 classes covering a variety of disciplines, there will be "something for everyone at the Over 50 Fair," she added.
This year's attendees will recognize some of the speakers from last year, while many are new to the Over 50 Fair. Classes will include two comedy shows, Zumba, social media, weight loss, bio-identical hormones, essential oils, and iPad apps.
Over 80 exhibitors will be participating, offering a broad spectrum of services and products relevant to baby boomers and seniors, including local medical and dental practices, financial experts, and education providers, plus weight loss, vitamins, in-home care, and even psychic readings. Meditation classes will take place all day.
Geraldine Puglia, a Deer Park resident who has attended all three previous fairs described last year's event as "very informational and fun."
The fair's slogan, "60 is the new 50" summarizes the philosophy of the event's organizer, that Americans are living longer and should seek to live life to its fullest.
"There are so many opportunities here on Long Island," Kaplan said. "You just need to know where to look to find them. Many can be found at the Over 50 Fair."
Free health screenings will be available, such as body fat analysis, blood pressure checks, and oxygen saturation.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their non-perishable food and cash donations for The INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network), a local non-profit, to exchange for raffle tickets for exciting and valuable prizes. Other non-profit organizations participating include the Lymphatic Research Foundation, SeniorNet at Family Service League-L.I., and the Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation.
Rounding out the expo will be photo opportunities with three beauty queens, including Ms. New York Senior America 2013, Virginia Werner.
Admission tickets, which include access to all classes and exhibitors, are $6 online, $8 at the door, and free for Veterans. The Melville Marriott is located at 1350 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Melville off the Long
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Universities and researchers will be able to improve the efficiencies of their research and remove obstacles in their collaborations, thanks to a new strategic partnership between the UK and Canada.
The Consortia Advancing Standards in Research Administration Information (CASRAI), a community-driven membership organisation founded in Canada, has invited Jisc to be its first UK member. The two organisations will work together to advance a standard data dictionary for research and to advance a common global approach to research interoperability.
CASRAI's vision is for all research teams around the world to have a single authoritative and reusable 'file' on themselves and their projects and be able to quickly produce and exchange any information needed, without retyping.
David Baker, CASRAI Executive Director, explains, "The research community in every country captures largely the same types of data. But three obstacles divide us: meaning, structure and format. These include the classic 'lift vs. elevator' problem - same concept with different labels - and the persistent problems of clashing data elements and software systems that can't speak to each other. A standard dictionary implemented in our systems and exchanges removes these obstacles while keeping freedom of choice in implementation.
"Thanks to this leadership from Jisc, we look forward to bringing UK subject-matter expertise and perspective to this evolving international dictionary. In Canada, leading organisations (funders, universities, vendors) have come together to collaboratively advance this mandate. We hope to mirror this broad representation within the UK community."
In both Canada and the UK research has shown much time is spent administrating rather than conducting research. This was confirmed by an American survey in 2009 that found an average of 42% of research time was spent on administration.
Josh Brown, Jisc programme manager, adds, "Jisc has a strong history of working with UK universities to deliver time and cost savings within the research administration process and contribute towards making research accessible, discoverable and easier to share.
"We know that one way to increase the visibility of research internationally and increase efficiencies in the research process is to establish a common language for research. This is so researchers, funders and universities have the opportunity to reduce their research administration and concentrate on the job of delivering their work. In just one example, imagine a universal 'auto-correct' that resolves terminologies between countries and disciplines and frees the researchers to focus on the concepts. We are delighted to be invited to be part of CASRAI to see how we can help to make this happen."
The first areas of focus for this partnership will be research impact and research datasets. CASRAI is already an active participant in the Jisc-funded DESCRIBE project on research impacts and the partnership will build on that collaboration.
For datasets, Jisc and CASRAI will work together to form a joint UK/Canada committee (with associated review circle) to explore how we can incorporate the discovery and accessibility of scientific datasets into the standard dictionary.
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Swing ride on steroids, big dinosaur exhibit coming to Kings Dominion
Ever ridden those swing rides at carnivals? They're fun but they're–what–30 feet or so above the ground at their peak?
King's Dominion announced today that it's introducing a new attraction called WindSeeker, a 301-foot-tall swing ride that will spin riders nearly 30 stories above ground. The ride itself is higher than the park's Drop
Tower ride and almost as high as KD's Eiffel Tower replica. Here's how the park describes the ride in a press release:
WindSeeker features a 301-foot-tall tower that will spin riders nearly 30 stories above ground. Seated in two-person swings that will allow their feet to dangle, riders will slowly begin rotating in a circular motion as the swings ascend the tower. At the top, the swings will be reaching speeds between 25-30 mph, flaring out almost 45 degrees from the tower. WindSeeker will be able to accommodate 64 riders (32 swings) at one time.
WindSeeker will be located near the present location of the Skyflier attraction and the Juke Box Diner. For comparison purposes, Windseeker riders will soar just above riders on the park's popular Drop Tower attraction. Wave Swinger, the park's original swing ride that opened in 1975, is 31 feet tall and has a top speed of 9 mph.
In addition to the new swings, the park also plans to roll out a new exhibit called Dinosaurs Alive!, which will include 36 dinosaurs, many that move like robots, in a 6-acre Jurassic setting. This exhibit, open daily, is not included in general admission to King's Dominion, however, or with a season pass. From the release:
The Dinosaur Alive! entrance and exit will be located next to the Park's Grizzly rollercoaster entrance, and as guests walk through the attraction they will see and experience what the dinosaurs ate, when and where they lived, how they protected themselves, and how they adapted to their prehistoric world.
Highlights of Dinosaurs Alive! include the vicious-looking Irritator and its cousins the Baryonyx and the Spinosaurus, the lizard-like Stegosaurus, the meat eating Tyrannosaurus Rex, the three horned Triceratops and the flying Pteranodon. Several of the dinosaurs have interactive consoles that allow guests to guide dinosaur movement so they can see how scientists believe each dinosaur moved its arms, tail, mouth and eyes. There is also an excavation site replica, a kids' paleontological dig site where visitors can uncover prehistoric fossils, and a dinosaur-themed gift shop.
The two new attractions are planned to be ready for the 2012 park season.
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Paul Adams, 51, has been appointed Pratt & Whitney Chief Operating Officer effective immediately. He will report to Pratt & Whitney President David P. Hess. "Pratt & Whitney is entering an exciting period with many programs in development and new products entering service across our markets," said Hess. "To ensure a unified and integrated approach to managing the vast increase in volume associated with the success of our new products, we have created the new position of Chief Operating Officer. Paul Adams is uniquely qualified to fill this role and will collaborate with me to develop and lead strategic initiatives in support of our growth plan."
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As a veteran school district business manager, I have watched the pension fracas in Springfield with consternation. Illinois has a pension mess for two reasons: 1) the state did not make its pension contributions over many years, and 2) the Legislature passed a law nearly 20 years ago that the state pensions need to be "fully funded" by 2045. The state cannot make it work. Many plans have been devised, but none is guaranteed to pass constitutional muster or save enough money.
There are two faulty assumptions. The first is that the pension funds must be "fully funded," i.e., 100 percent. Pension funds in other states are adequately funded at 70 percent to 75 percent of full funding. Remember that "fully funded" means being able to pay ALL the pension requirements if everyone in the pension system spontaneously retires immediately.
What is needed to adequately fund a pension fund is enough money to sustain cash flow indefinitely. This is met at about 70 percent of full funding. An easier solution is to fix the current full-funding law and reduce the funding requirement to 70 percent to 75 percent by 2045. It would also help to stop using two years of sick leave toward pension credit and to increase, slightly, contributions by school districts and pension pool members. Dramatically cutting pension benefits will not fix the state's pension problem.
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Whether or not the appointment of ex-Weather Underground bomb-thrower Kathy Boudin to a faculty position showed poor judgment by Columbia University, it's ridiculous to see this as evidence of "liberal" domination in academia ["Academia's Liberal Bias Gets a Pass," Mona Charen column, Sunday]. American higher education is more pro-corporate than ever.
Colleges and universities across the country are marketing themselvees as havens for capitalist entrepreneurs, downplaying humanities in favor of high-tech, career-oriented curriculums designed to enable young people to join the corporate technology industry and make as much money as they can. Most institutions of higher education are marketing themselves as glorified business schools. Where's the "liberal bias" in that?
David G. Whiteis, Humboldt Park
Unethical cops?
Are the watchdogs trying to tell us that there are unethical cops? In Chicago? This can't be!
Erik Armstrong, Evergreen Park
Too right-wing
What is going on with the Sun-Times lately? It's one thing to have Steve Huntley, who is amusing in his ability to find blame for everything that goes wrong in the world back to Obama, but it's another thing to have someone as offensive as Mona Charen. Her column screams out that liberals are bad, bad, bad, stay away!!! Your columnists from the left may not like the conservative position, but none of them has this reactionary viewpoint. I personally, as a middle of the road moderate, find her column and her views extremely offensive.
Scott Olson, Lake View
We need immigration reform
After a recent and most memorable meal at a well-known North Shore restaurant, I took advantage of the balmy, April weather, and contentedly drove home down North Clark Street, admiring it's multicultural (mostly Mexican) business strip and many shoppers. As I arrived home, a landscaping crew was dutifully mowing my neighbor's lawn and attending to the annual spring garden clean-up and care.
It all reminded me how visible — and invisible — our immigrant and undocumented workers are in Chicago and how indispensable they are to our well-being year-in and year-out.
It gives me hope that the voices calling for immigration reform in recent weeks are finally be heard. Congress may be able to come together and pass meaningful legislation. Wouldn't that be a visible sign of a "climate change," in Washington politics, as welcome as spring in Chicago?
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NEW YORK (AP) - Ten years and tens of millions of copies later, "The Da Vinci Code" is on the house.
Doubleday announced Monday that a free e-book edition of Dan Brown's blockbuster novel will be available at online retailers through March 24. The e-book will include the prologue and first chapter of Brown's next novel, "Inferno," coming out in May. "The Da Vinci Code" was published March 18, 2003. It has since sold more than 80 million copies worldwide.
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November 18, 2010
Texas-based Fort Worth Transportation Authority's (The T) board of directors passed a resolution Wednesday endorsing a new long-range strategic plan to enhance current public transportation services and cover more of Tarrant County.
The T's 2010 Strategic Plan would expand "transportation," improve "timeliness" and upgrade "technology." These three themes reflect public feedback to add more transit that goes to more places, more frequently, faster, on time and with improved customer amenities, especially the technology to check schedules and status of buses or trains online and from mobile devices.
Adding more commuter rail, including completion of The T's SW-2-NE line from Fort Worth to DFW Airport, was ranked among the most important priorities in surveys completed throughout The T's 11-month public outreach process.
Also ranked high were more transit connections throughout Tarrant County to better connect growing residential communities and businesses and make regional travel more seamless, convenient and a viable option to travel in personal vehicles.
Other top priorities related to The T's existing service, included developing online trip planning, real-time information at transit stations and mobile apps; making neighborhood transit service more frequent and add routes to underserved areas; and enhancing bus services, bus corridor stops and signage.
The T's plan also will examine innovative ways to extend transit with more flexibility, such as bike and car-sharing.
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1) Is the hotel child-friendly?
Yes, it is (especially for infants and small children).
2) I am a solo traveler or a couple without children. I hear that your hotel is very popular with families with small children. Will I feel comfortable in such an environment?
Ammos welcomes customers of all ages. The shallow, sandy bay right in front of the hotel is indeed very suitable for babies and toddlers but our hotel is also popular with couples for its relaxed ambience, expert concierge service and peaceful seaside restaurant. That said if one is allergic to children then ammos is probably not the right hotel.
3) Are your rooms and communal areas designed with children and child safety in mind?
Our hotel was not designed prioritizing children's safety (as we became popular with families in the last couple of years). While we always have each guest's safety in mind, parents with small children are always requested to pay extra attention and never leave their children unsupervised.
4) Are there any hidden costs that I should be aware of?
No (only remember that breakfast is not included in the room rate).
5) Are the sun loungers by the pool and on the beach free of charge?
Yes, they are.
6) Do you have a private beach?
No, we do not, but the beach in front of the hotel is primarily used by our guests.
7) Are you environmentally conscious?
Yes, we are. We use bio-degradable cleaning products, recycle paper, plastic, tin, perishable goods and use solar energy for hot water. Guests are also given the option of having their towels and linen changed once every 2 days (instead of daily). Ammos Hotel and its director, Nikos Tsepetis continuously aim to make locals more aware of the environmental problems. Nikos is often seen by guests collecting rubbish from the nearby beaches and streets.
8) Do you provide complimentary beach towels?
9) How often do you clean the rooms?
Every day.
10) How far away are you from the old city of Chania? Can I walk there?
We are 5 km away, 1 hour walk or 15 minutes by taxi (8-10 euros) or bus (every 20 minutes, tickets at 1,1 euro) ride.
11) Do you have sufficient parking space on your premises for all guests?
We have a private open air parking plot on our premises and most of the time this is sufficient for all our guests' cars. If there is no available space there, guests can park on the public road outside the hotel (or ask for our help).
12) I know that you have a very good restaurant in the hotel, but are there any other good restaurants in the vicinity?
There are a couple of restaurants at a 20 minutes walking distance which we recommend and there are many more in the old city (5km distance). Ask at the front desk for our unbiased suggestions.
13) Are there mosquitoes in the room?
While they are fewer than in other places, there can still be mosquitoes depending on the heat and the season. If you are sensitive to mosquitoes we recommend you use the small tablet machine - which is an insect repellent (found in your drawer) and follow some common sense general precautions (have the balcony door closed in the night etc).
14) I am allergic to cats - do you have stray cats in the hotel?
Yes, we do have stray cats like in most of the summer hotels in Greece.
15) I want to hike the Samaria gorge; do I have to pre-book it?
No need for that. You can always book (at the front desk) up to the afternoon of the day before.
16) What is your smoking policy?
While smoking within your hotel room is not allowed, guests can smoke in the open space restaurant and in their private terraces and verandas.
17) Do you propose any special excursions, private guided tours etc?
Yes, we do. Guests can find a regularly updated concierge file at the front desk while current and local news are updated on a daily basis on our black board at the hotel entrance. For more info, contact our concierge or anyone at the front desk.
18) Is there a kettle in the room?
We have a small compact kitchenette (with a corian worktop) which includes a fridge, 2 hot plates and sufficient equipment including a kettle.
19) Do you provide any cleaning sponge and dishwashing liquid for the dishes?
No, we do not but we clean your dishes every time we clean your room.
20) Do you provide transfer from Crete's airports/ports?
If you do not wish to take one of the taxis which are readily available at Crete's ports and airports, feel free to contact our concierge for an advantageous rate booking of a private taxi.
21) Do you provide laundry service?
Yes, we do and at very reasonable rates. You give us your laundry early in the morning and we return it to you same afternoon or morning of the following day.
22) What do you provide for babies and toddlers?
We provide baby-cots, baby chairs (in the restaurant and in the room), baby baths, baby blankets and baby towels.
23) What are your baby sitting rates?
Babysitting and child care are available by pre-arrangement at 8 euro per hour when 1 child/baby and at 10 euro per hour when 2 babies/children. In both cases the minimum is 2 and half hours.
24) Do we have to book one of the offered massages well in advance?
The sooner you book the better as the masseurs work by appointment only and schedules can fill up.
25) Other than massages, what other like services are nearby?
Within a few meters of Ammos, you will find a hairdressing salon and a well equipped gym and spa facility.
26) What is the check-in and check-out time?
Check-in is at 13:00 and check-out at 12:00.
27) I want to stay longer in my room on departure date; is this possible and how much do you charge?
We charge 10 euro per hour. We only know if it is possible on the day of your departure (you cannot have it pre-arranged unless you wish to book the room for an extra night). Remember that if you want to stay longer on your departure date and there are no rooms available, you are welcome to use our public late check-out facilities (shower and dressing room).
28) What is the opening and closing time of the front desk?
We operate the front desk from 08:00 to 24:00
29) I am scheduled to arrive late, after midnight (when your reception is closed). How should I find my room?
Do let us know if you plan to arrive after midnight, or if you have an unexpected delay. After the reception closes, we have a night clerk either at the front desk or around the hotel grounds. Knowing when to expect you, we can make arrangements for the night clerk to welcome you and show you to your room.
30) I am a honeymooner and I want to have one of your deluxe sea view studios; what is the difference between this and the twin sea view studio?
For a more thorough understanding of all our room types I invite you to read the page on our site.
31) Do we receive any special "honeymoon" treatment?
Not unless you ask for it. Email us and let us know if you want to find something special in your room (e.g. roses, champagne) and we will gladly deliver the requested service.
32) Do you support the local market?
Absolutely! We buy local products such as cheese, honey, vegetables, meat, poultry, fruits, wine, olive oil, hand-picked mountain herbs, spices and teas.
33) Do you have a designated children's play area?
Yes, we have a play room. It is best suited to children up to 5 years old and is mostly parent supervised.
34) Does the restaurant cater for vegetarians, vegans and those with lactose intolerance or gluten allergies?
Yes, there are dishes which are suitable for vegetarians, vegans and/or those who are lactose or gluten intolerant (please inform the front desk and the waiter in charge about your allergies).
35) What can be found in the vicinity of ammos (with regards to walks, restaurants, shops, entertainment etc)?
Within walking distance you will encounter a small beautiful woods/park area, a children's entertainment venue, several mini-markets, small shops, supermarkets (500m) and a few local taverns. The only eateries we recommend other than ours (as we are a bit fussy with food), are 2 very simple family-run taverns in the small villages of Daratsos and Galatas-both are a 20 minutes uphill walk. Note that for the biggest part of the walk there is no decent sidewalk so it can be difficult to stroll with a pushchair.
36) Is the tap water drinkable in the hotel?
It is perfectly drinkable.
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A friend gave me one of those 'smartbook' netbooks that he had bought on a whim. It had Windows CE (a.k.a. Windows Mobile now) and it was too 'limited' for his needs...
After some goofing around I decided to try installing the Android system on it, and had tracked down info about 'how'...
It didnt work.
Found out that the unit REQUIRES a 2gb 'card' IOT respond to any 'update/upgrade' software on it.
YAY!!! progress!
But, after a while, I realized I had used a 'defective copy' and had to reacquire it...
While doing that, I attempted to rerun the 1st copy and...
tried to power-down before it 'got going'....
The problem?
The FIRST THING the Android install does is (for the PC-familiar users reading) is basically WIPE OUT the 'BIOS' and install a new one.
It got to wipe it out... but POWERED DOWN before it re-wrote it!
I now have this nice, small, battery-powered paperweight. Due to its design I see no way to do anything but, possibly, send it back to China and see if they can 'boot' it again.
I havent done anything THIS stupid (computerwise, at least) since I first attempted to get CP/M to do more than 'DIR'...
I dont have a 'smiley' for **fuming** so...
will have to do.
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Messed up install software on first try
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The Colville Kiwanis Club-sponsored Little League supports the program and has reserved field space for Bambino Buddy Ball, which is a division of Babe Ruth Baseball.
ChewelahŌĆÖs baseball team finally got to spend some time on the diamond this past week, playing five games since last Monday. So it goes when the early spring has been uncommonly wet and inclement.
Jenkins High School head coach Luke Jeanneret isnŌĆÖt too worried about all the games in a short, quick stretch. Jeanneret figures his pitching is deep enough and able to take the wear and tear so many games can put on a staff.
HALDON L. ŌĆ£SLIMŌĆØ HOLFORD, 85, Morton, WA, died Tuesday, April 3, at Morton General Hospital, Morton, WA. A Graveside Service will be held 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, at Meyers Falls Cemetery, Kettle Falls, WA. Services are under the direction of Brown Mortuary, Morton.
Though the phrase is ŌĆ£In like a lion, out like a lamb,ŌĆØ there was nothing docile about the month of MarchŌĆÖs exit, as significant rainfall broke records in the Colville Valley.
As of Saturday, March 31, the area had received 4.25 inches of rain for the month of March, exceeding the old record of 3.55 inches in 1987.
ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs a weather occurrence of note, but it is that time of year,ŌĆØ says Meteorologist John Livingston of the National Weather Service Office in Spokane. ŌĆ£We had a dry winter for the 2011-2012 season and it looks like the wet weather is just starting to kick in.ŌĆØ
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With the financial weight of a federally-mandated sewer project bearing down on the metro, State Senator Heath Mello says he'll take a proposal to the legislature to help ease the burden.
The mandate is in the form of the combined sewer overflow project.
Mello released his plan Tuesday stating, "Omaha's unfunded federally mandated CSO project has become a significant economic hurdle over the past five years and the state needs to step in and provide some much needed relief. This legislation will not only help the greater Omaha-area address the more than $3 billion CSO project, it will also assist smaller communities throughout the state in meeting their unfunded federally mandated sewer
The plan is similar to legislation Mello introduced in an earlier bill two years ago. The proposal would utilize a sales tax turn-back mechanism similar to legislation that helped fund the CenturyLink Center and other major capital projects.
Under the plan, the portion of state and city sales taxes levied on increased sewer fees for the project would be returned to the City of Omaha. The city would then be required to use the turn-back funds to finance the project and reduce future sewer fee increases.
The bill also creates a fund to help smaller Nebraska municipalities pay for federally-mandated projects, and diverts a percentage of the combined sewer overflow (CSO) turn-back sales taxes into that fund.


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If you're worried about how you're going to pay for college, breathe a little easier. We know college can be expensive. That's why we offer Federal College Work-Study, a federally funded program that lets you earn money as you study. If you're eligible, you can work from five to twenty hours per week at the university and make $8 to $10 an hour. You get paid monthly and your check doesn't automatically go toward your tuition, so you can use the money as you see fit. Even though we have a large work-study program, we can't guarantee you a job. If you haven't found a position by September 20 for the fall or February 20 for the spring, then you'll need to forfeit the work-study award for that semester unless you're actively working with our Human Resources Department to find a job.
Financial Aid
Phone: 303-546-3509
Fax: 303-546-3536
Coordinator of Student Accounts
Financial Aid Office
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I have read Martin Vogel's letter to the editor in a previous issue of the Port Washington News. I wholeheartedly agree with his strong support for the library. I would like to submit my choice for one of the outstanding librarians, committed to the library and our community.
Her name is Jackie Kelly, the library's Community Relations director. She has been with the library for 21 years and her credits are outstanding. She is responsible for all aspects of publicity including newsletter editor, posters / fliers / invitations / brochures / press releases, updates to website, and the new library's daily information display in lobby.
Jackie interacts with all departments in the library. She is also liaison to Friends of the Library (FOL), the Art Advisory Council and works with the Music Advisory Council. She has her degree as master of library science. Her strong comment is "For those who use the library, there is no better deal in town . . .or anywhere."
I agree with the pros and cons listed by Mr. Vogel and Jackie Kelly's comments. The bottom line, and most important to my family as a senior taxpayer, is what value am I receiving for the property taxes I pay?
This magnificent library not only continues to educate, inform and entertain my wife and my family, but also the community at large. Can anyone tell me where else I can receive so much value for so little payment? I know the total tax bills have risen for all of us, but if you scrutinize the numbers carefully, you'll probably find that less than one-twentieth of the total is to fund the library.
As Mr. Vogel has written in the past, is it worth this modest price to have over 650 programs annually, expanded computer technology, an up-to-date book collection, a great selection of videos, digital and music CDs, books on tape, exciting art gallery exhibits, spectacular photography shows and diversified and interesting speakers? What would you pay for this entertainment, enlightenment and educational experience at other facilities on Long Island or in New York City? I am certain, many, many times more than your small annual library taxes.
Your library is a valuable investment in yourself, your family and the community as a whole. Please come and support it with a yes vote on the Port Washington Library Budget vote on Tuesday, April 8, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Carolyn and William Belinsky
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Books, songs, rhymes, and fun for children of all ages unless noted.
Meet a friend at the library for free activities and fun.
Upcoming Events
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- Family Storytime
- Tuesday, November 25, 2014Main Library, Children's Storytelling Rm - 2nd Fl
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Melodies for St Anthony's Feast
Hey guys,Here is a set of melodies translated for St Anthony's Feast. If anyone works in coptic reader please add them to it!God Bless
I have one more for my beloved father, the GREAT Abba Antony. It was composed in English so it rhymes and hugs the tune naturally as well if anyone is interested.
I also don't know why this is centred, I tried justifying left but it wouldn't fix!
pray for me,
LOL^ Bless Father! I will pray that God rejustifies your text to the left haha
Hi Father,It would be great to see it!God BlessP.S Good luck with the text!


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10, 2012) --
After five years since it's
beginning The Southern Outlaw Tour has grown to be one
of the South's Premiere Outlaw Pro Mod Series.
As many of you know MMP has
totally funded the series on it's own, it is with Great
pleasure to announce Mac Tools as the Title right
sponsor for the Series for 2013.
With Mac on board The SOT is
going to move up to a new level and with that being said
it is going to make for bigger and better Guaranteed
purses for all classes and a much requested and longtime
coming separation of blowers and nitrous cars!.
The 2012 season finale is
October 27-28 and Mac will be on the grounds to meet
everyone so let's make it a good one. More info will be
announced soon.
I want to personally thank all
the racers who support the series and a special thanks
Brian and Pro Modified US for their great coverage of
all of our events.
See you at The SOT
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LimeWire Shuts Down Peer-to-Peer Software, RIAA Rejoices
LimeWire CEO George Searle is understandably crestfallen about the decision, but assures LimeWire's customers that the company is currently working on a new (and totally legal) music service, due out later this month. "We remain deeply committed to working with the music industry, and making the act of loving music more fulfilling for everyone – including artists, songwriters, publishers, labels, and of course music fans," reads Searle's blog post on Lime Company's website. "Our team of technologists and music enthusiasts are creating a completely new music service that puts you back at the center of your digital music experience."
The new service's success, however, will largely depend upon the cooperation of major music labels. And for now, at least, the recording industry doesn't seem very open to collaboration. Prior to today's announcement, Limewire and the RIAA spent weeks trying to negotiate an out-of-court settlement, but to no avail. In January, the two parties will once again head to court, where a judge will determine how much LimeWire must pay to compensate for what the RIAA calls "the billions and billions of illegal downloads" that its software facilitated.
But if LimeWire's next service really is "legal," that means it probably won't be free. Regardless of whether or not the music industry cooperates, then, many consumers may have a hard time adjusting to a software that, until today, was conveniently open.


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Spotted dining out in Spain—but likely not eating much—a very skinny Colin Farrell had people talking. Was he ill? Had the Irish star, sober since a 2005 stay in rehab, "fallen back into his old ways," as a Los Angeles Times blogger wondered? Farrell, 32, dismissed rumors at a May 14 press conference, saying, "I lost weight because my role demanded it." To play a traumatized war correspondent in Triage, he slimmed way down under a doctor's supervision, says a source close to him. "It was all very healthy," said Farrell, who didn't tell how he ate or exercised, but did explain his inspiration by reading from Triage, the novel: " ... his face had become drawn. He pressed at the hollows beneath his eyes, the pronounced nubs of his cheekbones." With about two weeks left of filming, one can only imagine he's looking forward to the wrap party—and a good meal.
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The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee's Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards for the Welfare of Dogs has been released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Peg Loague, national president of the Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RNZSPCA) says her society will be promoting the code because it provides a lot of important information many dog owners may be unaware of such as the importance of correct training and discipline. Dogs are second only to cats in the number of animals abandoned, with discipline problems being one of the main reasons why.
"People are usually full of enthusiasm when the dog is a cute pup but six months down the track, they're not so keen. A number of dogs are abandoned because they develop behavioural problems, which usually goes back to the owners. The SPCA would prefer people forfeit their dogs rather than keep them when they are no longer being cared for," she says.
With today's growing concerns on how dogs are treated, the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC) reassessed and modified once acceptable dog specific practices according to new knowledge and changing attitudes. AWAC was established by the Minister of Agriculture eight years ago to facilitate the development of animal welfare policy and practice in New Zealand and provide a balanced and independent national forum for discussion on animal welfare.
Good dog welfare depends upon owners and handlers being competent. As well as providing the basic necessities of life for their dog, such as food, water and shelter, a reasonable quality of life should be provided. In simple terms this means social contact and exercise.
The code covers issues of dog injuries, breeding, euthanasia, muzzling, debarking, sporting dogs and dog fighting. There is also a section on dog health, diseases and parasites, which covers internal parasites, roundworm treatment, tapeworms, fleas, flies, mites and ticks - some of which affect humans as well as dogs.
The code covers the legal role of inspectors who have power under the Animals Protection Act 1960 to enter land or premises and dwellings to inspect an animal if there is reasonable grounds to believe harm is being inflicted on the animal. An inspector can seize and take possession of an animal where it is believed an offence has taken place. The code states that ignorance is no excuse for inappropriate dog handling and management, as expert advice is readily available.
For further information contact: Peg Loague, president RNZSPCA Tel: 07 378 7630
For a copy of the code contact: Kate Horrey, AWAC Secretary, Tel: 04 474 4296


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GCU Student Leadership Applications 2014
Incoming Freshman and Transfer Student Worship Team Application
Worship Team: Students who are selected for worship team scholarships should demonstrate an active relationship with Jesus, as they are servant leaders who will facilitate worship for students and staff. These students should also be gifted and experienced in the scholarship position they apply for, be it vocal, drums, sound tech, etc. Both spiritual leadership and musical ability will be essential components in selecting student leaders who will serve in the worship teams.
Please note that students are only eligible for one leadership position (i.e. a student cannot be a RA as well as a member of a worship band).
|Spiritual Life Student Leadership
|We believe God has uniquely placed students in a position to influence their peers for the sake of Christ as they go to class, live in dorms and work alongside other college students. Because of this, Spiritual Life scholarships enable our students to receive training and discipleship from professional staff that prepares them to make impact for the kingdom of God at GCU, in the local community and globally.
|Residence Life Student Leadership
|We believe that Residence Life gives students the unique opportunity to build relationships, shape their worldview by living amongst people with distinct cultural backgrounds, grow in their communication skills and establish lifelong friendships. Residence Life scholarships exist to teach students how to facilitate community, partner in creating and maintaining safe living areas and provides opportunities for their own growth and development as they are trained by professional staff.
|Student Engagement & ASGCU Student Leadership
|Every leadership position through Student Engagement, including ASGCU (student government), Activities and Intramurals, play an active role in building and leading the community at GCU. Student Engagement Staff will come alongside leaders to prepare and equip them to serve others through their relationship with Christ by providing programs, events and service opportunities to the students of GCU.


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The airplane was observed on initial climb out making a shallow left turn before it collided with a private residence. The pilot did not experience mechanical problems with the airplane, and she did not remember hitting the private residence. Examination of the airplane, engine assembly, and flight controls revealed no deficiencies.
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
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The pilot credited with the 'Miracle on the Hudson' was the guest of honor at an event at UK tonight.
Captain "Sully" Sullenberger was the featured speaker at Sanders-Brown Center on Aging's annual dinner. Sullenberger was the pilot of a A-S airways flight headed to Charlotte when it hit a flock of birds over New York City. After losing power in both engines, Sullenberger splash landed the plane in the Hudson River. All 155 people on board survived what then-Governor David Paterson described as the "Miracle on the Hudson".
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Are you and your family prepared for the winter storm season?
Hopefully you have already had or planned your fall family safety stand down and have made preparations. If not, now is the time!!
Are you prepared to go with out power for more than a few hours?
If you don't hold family training and don't know what to do or how to prepare, please email or call me, I would love to help! Chaplain Mick, DiRT (Disaster Response Team)!
- Winter Preparedness
- Emergency Communications
- Get Home Bags, Grab and Go Bags, emergency kit preparations
- Home Fire Safety and more
3 The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Proverbs 22:3
"Snowstorm Kills 3, Leaves 2.7 Million Without Power" By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor


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Practical Science on Movement and Pain
Practical Science on Movement and Pain
This is very interesting. Perhaps homeopathy and other nonsense should get more respect from the scientifically inclined. Then again, maybe not.
Very interesting, especially as it relates to pain also.
This also confirms for me even more how important the thoughts we think are.
Off comment. This is Marc from feel good eating,
I Broke my leg /ankle and was wondering if you could share some good rehab resources and or healing / coming back from injury. I always appreciate your good insight and info you share whether on your site or in comments (assuming you still read Chris Highcoks site regularly)
Thank you in advance for any information you van share.
Hi Todd,
Thanks for the feedback.
I've got PT lined up in 2 weeks which is exactly 3 weeks after surgery.
Thought I'd ask and I did find a few good ankle mobility drill online so thank you.
Have a good week Todd.
I find the subject of placebo effects totally fascinating!
This interview with Dr Fabrizio Benedetti on the Brain Science Podcast has a lot of very interesting information on the mechanisms behind various different placebo effects (or which apparently there are numerous) and is well worth a listen:
There's also another episode on Disgust which may well be of interest too in light of your previous post.
Full text of the Curent Biology article you mentioned can be found here if unable to access the full text via the blog link (Science Direct). http://www.humphrey.org.uk/papers/2012Healing.pdf


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Upcoming Conference Has Venue Change
April 8, 2011
Through its Campus-Wide Ethics Program, the McGovern Center will host its first conference titled, "Social Justice and the Health Professions: Ethical and Experiential Issues". The conference will still be held on June 2, 2011; however, there has been a recent change to the event venue.
The conference will now be held at:
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
6431 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Fifth Floor Gallery, MSB 5.001
Please direct any questions or concerns to either firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com.
You may also view the initial newstory on this event here.
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We have
15 new
Hey Henrys
this week!
Submit your
"Hey Henry"
By Monroe Roark
Times Correspondent
The search for the next
permanent county manager continues, with about 55 people from across
the United States having submitted applications for the post.
The Henry County Board of
Commissioners contracted with the Carl Vinson Institute at the
University of Georgia to conduct the search, which began in
September. Members of the Institute's staff have already been
working to screen all of the initial applicants and narrow the field
since the closing date for applications was reached Nov. 25.
The Institute will submit a
list of the most qualified candidates to the Board of Commissioners
for final review, according to a county spokesperson. That list is
not expected to contain any specific number of candidates, but it
will be a "manageable" list from which the final choice can be made.
The county's contract with
the Institute expires before the end of 2013, so it is expected that
the candidate list will be submitted to the county before then.
The details for the process
beyond that has not been made known, and there is no set timeline
for choosing a new county manager, although a county spokesperson
said the commissioners will likely want to act as quickly as can
reasonably be expected. It is also not known for certain whether the
commissioners will personally interview every candidate recommended
by the Carl Vinson Institute, although that is a possibility.
No one from the Institute has
come in person to update the commissioners on the process at an
official meeting since the search began. A county spokesperson did
confirm that the search has been nationwide, and that applications
have been received from across the United States.
The Board of Commissioners
met Aug. 12 for a special called meeting to announce that county
manager Fred Auletta would assume the position of finance director,
which had been vacant for several months.
Auletta had been county
manager since early 2012, when he replaced Butch Sanders. At the
time Auletta was the sitting District II commissioner, and Brian
Preston was named to fill that seat, to which he won re-election
later that year.
Although it didn't happen
officially until August, Auletta's move to finance director was
announced in June. Board of Commissioners Chairman Tom-my Smith said
at the time that the move was not forced and would be a positive one
for Auletta, who had been undergoing cancer treatments for several
months up to that point.
Smith said in June that
Auletta would stay in the county manager's office until a permanent
replacement was found, but the board changed course in August and
made the move, appointing planning & zoning services division
director Michael Harris to be the interim county manager.
Harris is a 15-year county
employee who has served in several positions during his tenure. As
division director, he oversaw five departments: planning and zoning;
transportation planning; geographical information systems;
environmental compliance and plan review; and building permits and
The county manager typically operates under a
one-year contract that is rolled over automatically unless the Board
of Commissioners takes specific action otherwise. Harris is not
under contract in his interim role, and it has not been revealed
whether he is an applicant for the permanent job.
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How To Handle Contact Dermatitis In Athletes
Running shoes and athletic gear contain rubber accelerators, antioxidants and other rubber additives that are common causes of contact allergy. Among the potential allergens are thioureas, thiurams, carbamates, N-isopropyl-N-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (IPPD) and mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT). It has also been reported that the dye found in the insoles of certain running shoes has caused contact dermatitis in runners. Allergen alternatives include shoes made mostly of polyurethane and those with components that are patch-test negative.
Swimmers and divers are exposed to numerous rubber-containing articles such as masks, goggles, diving suits, fins and fin straps. Scuba-diver dermatitis may be caused by IPPD, thiuram and p-phenylenediamine black rubber antioxidants. In wetsuits, rubber accelerators are the most important allergens. Of these, diphenylthiourea was identified as having the highest overall sensitization potential. For thiourea-sensitive individuals, Rubatex Corporation manufactures a grade of closed-cell neoprene without thiourea.
Be Aware Of Possible Plant Allergens
Outdoor exercise exposes athletes to plants, which are among the most common causes of contact dermatitis. When patients present with suspected contact allergies, you should ask them about their contact with plants. The Rhus plants, which include poison ivy, oak, and sumac and contain the allergen urushiol, are the most common cause of allergic contact dermatitis in North America. Their resins remain allergenic and, since they do not evaporate, may cling to clothing, sporting equipment and pets for months. Even in the winter, the stem and dead leaves may carry the resins. Contact with these resins results in a rash that most commonly appears on exposed skin as linear streaks with vesicles. The blister fluid does not contain the resin and does not spread the condition.
Plant extracts are now popular in topical medications and cosmetics. Athletes using these "natural remedies" are particularly susceptible to the development of contact allergy. There are reports of allergic contact dermatitis with witch hazel, which is used as an antipruritic; tea tree oil, a eucalyptol-containing anti-acne/fungal treatment; and chamomile, an essential oil with presumed sedative and antiinflammatory effects.
When Topical And Oral Medications Can Cause Allergic Dermatitis
Medications, particularly topical agents, are often responsible for localized or generalized allergic dermatitis. Almost any topical antibiotic can produce contact allergy with neomycin and bacitracin being among the most common perpetrators. Topical acyclovir and imidazole antifungal agents are also potential antigens. Topical anesthetics (eg., benzocaine) and topical antihistamines (eg., diphenhydramine, doxepin) may cause allergic contact dermatitis. Diphenhydramine can also act as an occasional photosensitizer. Methylsalicylate, a topical analgesic, can cause both an irritant and allergic dermatitis in athletes.
Athletes who are allergic to sunscreens containing p-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) may have a cross-reaction with benzocaine, p-aminosalicylic acid, sulfonylurea antidiabetic agents, procainamide or thiazide diuretics. Oral medications taken by athletes may also be allergenic. This is particularly the case with nonsteroidal agents, especially piroxicam, and antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, nalidixic acid, sulfonamides and tetracyclines, which are photosensitizers.
Contact dermatitis is also frequently caused by over treatment with topical medications for tinea pedis and hyperhidrosis, and overuse of lotions and creams for softening callosities.


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A handful of people clustered in the dim hallway outside room 100 in the building that houses the Harris County Flood Control District. The clock nosed to 2 p.m. and everyone allowed in the meeting -- the members of the Harris County Flood Control District Task Force, each of whom are allowed one ... More >>
We're not out of the wet weather just yet. The threat of more flash flooding could creep up on us this weekend, according to weather forecasters. One to two inches could come down before next week. Houston has easily measured more than a half-foot of rain since Monday, and our rivers and bayous ar ... More >>
Update: We've added a screencap of road closures from Houston Transtar on the next page. A flood warning was issued this morning for Harris County, an upgrade from a flash flood watch overnight. Houston has received around 2 to 4 inches of rain so far since getting hit by rainfall last night, with ... More >>
Plans to reroute Buffalo Bayou will rescue an unstable waterway. Or they will destroy one of the last natural stretches of riparian forest on the bayou. Consensus seems to have taken a hike.
Buffalo Bayou has been a controversy that hits at the very heart of Houston for decades. It all started in the 1960s, when a group of concerned citizens, mostly wealthy and well-connected, learned that the Harris County Flood Control District planned to cement and channelize a vein of Buffalo Bayou ... More >>
Nothing says "Houston" like a wet, sloppy morning commute, or a day maneuvering your way around street flooding, but today could have been worse. The Houston school district has cancelled all after-school activities, however. "All after-school activities, including athletic events, are canceled to ... More >>
Race: Houston City Council District A Name of candidates: Helena Brown (incumbent); Brenda Stardig (who Brown unseated two years ago), real estate broker; Ron Hale, business owner; Mike Knox, business owner; Amy Peck, district director for Sen. Dan Patrick. Key issues in the race: Helena Brown, he ... More >>
Photographer Daniel Kramer returns to the scene of Houston's most recent tropical nightmare.
Update: Ingrid made landfall this morning. It appears she isn't much of a threat to Texas for rain, unfortunately, but we will have a good chance at tropical moisture by the end of the week from the Gulf. More on that tomorrow in my regular weekly weather update. The second hurricane of the year is ... More >>
Five years ago today was the anniversary of Hurricane Ike. When it swept through Houston in 2008 - and was subsequently swept under the rug by national media thanks to a collapsing economy - it packed much more punch than anyone expected. A massive storm that, at one point, filled almost the entire ... More >>
As I mentioned on Monday, the Houston area is in for some wet, potentially severe weather, today and Wednesday thanks to a cool front moving into the area and stirring up showers and thunderstorms ahead of it. The rain should persist all day today and into Wednesday afternoon, with the worst of it ... More >>
Cold and damp. That is classic Houston winter weather. And we've been living with it for the last couple of weeks. For this week, the trend will be a gradual warmup moving towards the weekend -- we could see highs in the mid and upper 70s by Saturday before another cold front moves through -- but be ... More >>
They've already been labeled "high risk." Experts say the resulting damage could be bigger than Katrina in New Orleans.
Last week's rains and floods might be child's play compared to what could be in store for Houston if Addicks and Barker dams were to crumble into dust. Located near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Beltway 8, the two flood-control mechanisms have been at an "extremely high risk of catastrophi ... More >>
UPDATE 8:30 a.m. - More than 14,000 residents are without power thanks to the storms rolling through. A line of storms is moving very slowly through the entire area and will continue to be a problem through lunch. Original Post:The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Watch yesterday that ... More >>
Now THAT is some serious flood water.When Tropical Storm Allison hit in 2001 and dropped almost three feet of rain on central Houston, there were all sorts of terms like the "100-year storm" or the "500-year storm" thrown around. These kinds of weather events do more than just destroy propert ... More >>
Help for floods, from a defunct private golf courseA defunct golf course on the northwest side of town will be converted to greenspace that will double as a detention pond during floods, Mayor Annise Parker announced today. The Inwood Forest golf course, near Antoine and West Little York, ha ... More >>
HISD says no to flood-fighting feesHouston ISD trustees think they've already given enough tax money in support of flood control/drainage issues and want no part of the Renew Houston Proposition 1 measure that would allow the City to collect even more money through drainage fees. So they voted 8- ... More >>
This yearly flotilla lights up the Gulf Coast
With the swine flu already on our minds, the last thing we want to worry about is more flooding this weekend from possible thunderstorm showers. We'd much rather spend the weekend out celebrating the Rockets' first playoff-round win in over a decade relaxing on the patio of some Mexican restaurant, ... More >>
Messy, messy morning, as you probably have realized.The west side of town got pummeled with up to a foot of rain; some homes have flooded.Commuting is a nightmare: Frontage roads are flooded, people are going the wrong way down streets to escape. We hear that getting in from Fort Bend on 90A is espe ... More >>
When the storm hit town in the early morn of Saturday, September 13, it flooded roads, snapped trees, prevented firefighters from saving a culinary landmark and shattered windows on a downtown skyscraper. Daniel Kramer got plenty of pics of the aftermath . - KP
Folks around Lake Livingston are what they are
Thanks to FEMA's new flood maps, you can move from that neighborhood that flooded to a new neighborhood that, um, will probably flood. Leave it to the foresighted, hyperaware folks at FEMA to release their final flood plain maps of Harris County on such a perfectly overcast, drizzly day. In the b ... More >>
It sounds so simple: FEMA purchasing homes flooded by Tropical Storm Allison. Then come the bureaucratic blizzards and personal angst over giving up and getting out.
The City of Houston requires developers in the floodplain to elevate and mitigate -- build houses on higher ground and dig detention ponds for runoff. Except, not always.
Clear Creek is on the rise, and local flood-protection methods have been helpless against it. Soggy residents, tired of being perpetual victims, are ready for a fight.
Floating Off, Trash Talk, Tax Re-baiting
Diverting streams into the Brazos and Posh Amenity lakes has been great for fancy Fort Bend developments. But it's killing Oyster Creek, the lifeblood for legendary Texas cattle ranchers.
Consumers complain about exploitation from Allison
Despite severe dispatch woes, the chief says HPD weathered the storm well
Allison arrived in a flood of thoughts -- mattress rafts, murky thigh-deep water and the sudden flotsam of family life rushing out the back door
He was arrested, but he wasn't that Golden Richards
A judge finds that the Chron's all wet about insurance coverage
For years, homeowners, developers, environmentalists and the federal government have wrangled over a flood-control plan for Clear Creek. Now a compromise is in view -- but the creek's future is murkier than ever.
Kim Wilson is the sole T-Bird on the band's best release in years. But is anyone listening?
State Senator Buster Brown wants to make Lake Jackson safe for development. Guess who's one of the developers.