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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
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WINTER OLYMPICS
SENTIMENTS ON SOUTH
The Results Companies Table # 101 The Results Companies is an award winning Customer Experience Management provider of innovative contact center outsourcing services for Fortune 500 companies. With just over 5,000 employees and centers located around the world, we specialize in multichannel, multilingual customer-centric solutions. Through our deep understanding of quality customer service and sales, our 22 years of experience spans across various industries that share one common theme: enhancing our client's customer experience. http://theresultscompanies.com
The School of Professional Psychology at Forest Institute Table # 119 We are a professional graduate school offering Master's and Doctoral degrees in the fields of mental and behavioral healthcare. http://www.forest.edu
The Travelers Companies, Inc. Table # 29 Travelers is a property casualty insurer selling primarily through independent agents and brokers. Travelers is a Fortune 100 company, with 2009 revenues of $25 billion and total assets of approximately $110 billion. The company employs approximately 32,000 individuals in 220 locations across the country, including its main offices in Hartford, CT, New York City, and Saint Paul, MN. Recognized by BusinessWeek as a Best Place to Launch a Career and Best Internship, Travelers offers tremendous opportunities for students and new graduates. http://www.travelers.com/careers
The University of Tulsa Graduate Business Programs Table # 96 The University of Tulsa offers AACSB International accredited part- and full-time campus-based programs that do not require work experience prior to admission. * Master of Business Administration (MBA) * Master of Accountancy (MAcc) * Master of Science in Finance (MSF) * Online Master of Energy Business (MEB) * MBA/MSF * MSF/MS Applied Mathematics (MSAM) * Juris Doctor (JD)/MBA * JD/MSF * Partial and full tuition scholarships available on a competitive basis. http://www.utulsa.edu/graduate/business
Toys R Us Table # 49 Toys"R"Us, Inc. is the world's leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer, offering a differentiated shopping experience through its family of brands. Merchandise is sold in 874 Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and in more than 625 international stores and over 145 licensed stores in 35 countries and jurisdictions. In addition, it exclusively operates the legendary FAO Schwarz brand and sells extraordinary toys in the brand's flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York City. http://www.ruscareers.com
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration Table # 24 Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration's (TIGTA) mission is to provide integrated audit, investigative, and inspection and evaluation services that promote economy, efficiency, and integrity in the administration of the Internal Revenue laws. TIGTA's vision is to maintain a highly skilled, proactive, and diverse Inspector General organization with a record of protecting and promoting fair tax administration. http://www.treasury.gov/tigta
Truity Credit Union (formerly KU Credit Union) Truity Credit Union is a "not for profit, but for service" cooperative financial institution founded in 1939. We offer a full range of financial services to our members, from basic savings and checking accounts to mortgage loans to complex investment planning. Our members are our owners and each member has one vote and equal ownership in the Credit Union. There are no shareholders controlling the Credit Union, which allows us to concentrate on our most important assets, our members. By reinvesting profits back into our membership we able to have fewer fees and better rates. http://www.truitycu.org
U.S. Department of State Table # 30 The most interesting job in the world: Learn about careers with the U.S. Department of State and how you can serve your country by living and working in any one of more than 265 U.S. embassies, consulates, or missions overseas, or in Washington, DC. Career paths include Foreign Service Officers, Foreign Service Specialists, Civil Service professionals, and interns. All Department of State careers require U.S. citizenship. The U.S. Department of State is an equal opportunity employer. http://www.careers.state.gov
U.S. Marine Corps As one of the few, there are hundreds of ways to serve, and every Marine trains in an area of expertise that contributes to the success of our missions. Whatever their expertise or field of training, Marines are ready to transition from mission to mission at a moment's notice. The profession of arms is unique in its commitment to order, personal development and core values. Marine Corps Officers seek a balanced career within this noble profession through experience and education. If you have what it takes, along with the ability and the desire to be the best, there are countless opportunities within the Corps. http://www.marineofficer.com
U.S. Navy For over 200 years, America's Navy has been instrumental in presenting the ideals of courage, equality and fairness to the world - through the selfless service of upstanding men and women; through their responsible use of incredibly powerful capabilities; and through the pride, purpose and professionalism that comes through in all they do. We are accepting applications from students interested in becoming an Officer in the U.S. Navy. Positions vary, to include Naval Aviation, Surface Warfare, Intelligence, Submarine Warfare, Cyber Warfare, Information Warfare, Civil Engineer and Nuclear Engineer. http://www.navy.mil
Uhlig LLC Uhlig LLC is a fast-growing, advanced-technology publishing company specializing in content-rich documents and periodicals that are delivered in web, print, and electronic forms. Based on its proprietary, Internet-based software platforms, Uhlig LLC provides products and services to customers throughout North America, and is a national leader in the field of multichannel, variable-content publishing. Ambitious, imaginative individuals who embrace change and enjoy expanding the boundaries of traditional design and communication will thrive in our fast-paced, innovation-centered culture. http://www.uhlig.com
arretes and tobacco products from our store shelves, positioning us for a growing role in the health care delivery system," said Larry Merlo, president and CEO, in video statement released on cvs.com.
CVS estimated that it would lose about $2 billion dollars in sales from customers that enter the store to buy cigarettes and tobacco products.
Ashley Hrabe, a junior from Salina, is the founder of Breathe Easy At KU (BEAK), an organization that "promotes a healthy environment for all through a tobacco-free KU." The organization has administration and faculty support and is currently trying to gain student support for its initiative through student petitions. Its goal is to make the University a tobacco-free campus by July 1, 2015.
Hrabe said that the program began with a slow start but is now picking up speed and recently received a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation to help pursue the organization's efforts. Hrabe hopes that CVS no longer selling any tobacco products will start a trend in the tobacco industry. She also feels that CVS's program will help her own efforts on campus.
pus so that would include anything from cigarettes to chewing tobacco" Hrabe said.
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Although Calderon thinks that CVS no longer selling cigarettes and tobacco products is a step in the right direction, he thinks that it will be difficult to wipe out all cigarettes and tobacco product sales. "The FDA can try all they want, but smokers will still have their way."
help him choose to happen "i feel like they are definitely going to be a strong influence on [tobacco use] not only at KU but also in the Lawrence community," Hrabe said. Carlos Calderon, a freshman from Leavenworth, has been smoking for the past year and a half. Calderon said on average he smokes about every three
rettes and tobacco products.
"It's really good that CVS is getting rid of cigarettes because it's saving lives," Calderon said. "I smoke but I don't advocate for it. It's horrible and if I could take it back and not have started smoking I totally would and I recommend nobody start."
rettes and tobacco products.
CVS pharmacy will stop selling cigarettes and tobacco products nationwide, beginning Oct.1, 2014.The company stands to lose an estimated $2 billion dollars in sales.
Edited by Austin Fisher
Facts from American Lung Association
1. Cigarette smoke contains over 4,800 chemicals.
2. About 8.6 million people in the U.S. have at least one serious illness caused by smoking
3. Among current smokers, chronic lung disease accounts for 73 percent of smoking-related conditions.
4. Men who smoke die 13.2 years earlier than men who do not smoke.
5. Women who smoke die 14.5 years earlier than women who do not smoke.
Index CLASSIFIEDS 11 CRYPTOQUIPS 5 SPORTS 12 CROSSWORD 5 OPINION 4 SUDOKU 5
6. Smoking causes about 90 percent of lung cancer related deaths.
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