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Anadarko Announces Second-Quarter Results
WELT ONLINE, Germany -
A replay of the call will also be available on the Web site for approximately 30 days following the conference call. ANADARKO OPERATIONS REPORT For more ...APC - BOM:500312 - WAR:CFL
Travelzoo Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
MarketWatch - Jul 24, 2008
Travelzoo began operations in the UK in May 2005, in Germany in September 2006, and in France in March 2007. In May 2008, Travelzoo began publishing its Web ...TZOO
UMC Reports 2008 Second Quarter Results
FOXBusiness - Jul 30, 2008
UMC can be found on the web at http://www.umc.com . Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the statements in this release contain ...UMC
The Hanover Insurance Group Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
Earthtimes (press release), UK - Jul 31, 2008
A PowerPoint slide presentation will accompany our prepared remarks and has been posted on our web site. Interested investors and others can listen to the ...THG
American Medical Systems Reports Second Quarter Revenue of $129.8 ...
MarketWatch - Jul 29, 2008
A live web cast of the call will be available through the Company's corporate website at www.AmericanMedicalSystems.com and available for replay three hours ...AMMD
Keynote Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2008 Results
MarketWatch - Jul 29, 2008
Keynote currently provides its services to 52 percent of the comScore Media Metrix's top 50 Web sites and approximately 45 percent of the Fortune 100 ...KEYN
Omnicare Reports Second Quarter Results
Genetic Engineering News (press release), NY - Jul 31, 2008
The conference call will be webcast live at Omnicare's Web site at www.omnicare.com by clicking on "Investors" and then on "Conference Calls," and will be ...OCR
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Canada NewsWire (press release), Canada - Jul 30, 2008
The call will be web-cast live by CNW Group and available for replay for thirty days. A link to the call is available from the shareholder information ...TSE:SM
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. Reports 2008 Second Quarter Earnings
MarketWatch - Jul 15, 2008
A broadcast of the conference call will also be available live and for 30 days after the call via the Company's web site at www.consumerportfolio.com and at ...CPSS
Samsung to Deliver World's Biggest LNG Tanker for Exxon Project
Bloomberg - Jul 7, 2008
Traditional tankers typically lose 0.15 percent of cargo a day during a voyage. Qatar, which overtook Indonesia in 2006 to become the world's biggest LNG ...PINK:SMSHF - XOM
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Wikipedias: Collaborative web-based encyclopedias as complex networks -
V Zlatic, M Bo?icevic, H ?tefancic, M Domazet - Physical Review E, 2006 - APS
... A 016115-2 WIKIPEDIAS: COLLABORATIVE WEB-BASED? PHYSICAL REVIEW E 74, 016115 2006
FIG ... 2.80 2.80 2.60 2.57 2.58 2.65 2.61 Out error 0.15 0.15 0.09 0.2 ...

Web Retrieval Experiments with the EuroGOV Corpus at the University of Hildesheim -
N Jensen, R Hackl, T Mandl, R Str?tgen - This Volume, 2006 - Springer
... 0.10 0.15 0.20 ... Document Engineering Track (DE). SAC?06, April, 23-27, 2006, Dijon,
France. 2. Craswell, N., Hawking, D.: Overview of the TREC-2004 Web Track. ...

[PDF] Novel association measures using web search with double checking -
H Chen, M Lin, Y Wei - Proc. of the COLING/ACL 2006, 2006 - acl.ldc.upenn.edu
... c 2006 Association for Computational Linguistics ... X from Y (a backward process) by
web search. ... CODC (a=0.15) 0.5629 0.6951 0.8051 0.8473 0.8438 0.8492 0.8222 ...
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Detecting spam web pages through content analysis -
A Ntoulas, M Najork, M Manasse, D Fetterly - … of the 15th international conference on World Wide Web, 2006 - portal.acm.org
... WWW 2006, May 23?26, 2006, Edinburgh, Scotland ... we performed the following experiment:
for every web page in ... 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50 ...

Interpreting Results from Large Scale Automatic Evaluation of Web Accessibility -
C B?hler, H Heck, O Perlick, A Nietzio, N Ullveit … - Computers Helping People with Special Needs, 2006 - Springer
... 0.20 0.20 0.15 0.15 0.10 0.10 0.15 0.15 0.36 0.36 ... EARL10/WD-EARL10-Schema-20060101
(2006) 4. Zeng, X.: Evaluation and Enhancement of Web Content Accessibility ...

Relationship between web links and trade -
R Baeza-Yates, C Castillo - … of the 15th international conference on World Wide Web, 2006 - portal.acm.org
... WWW 2006, May 23?26, 2006, Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Table 2: Comparison of cross-
similarities between Web links and exports. ... Exp. UK 0.23 0.23 0.28 0.15 0.20 ...

Evaluation of crawling policies for a web-repository crawler -
F McCown, ML Nelson - Proceedings of the seventeenth conference on Hypertext and …, 2006 - portal.acm.org
... We describe an experiment evaluating three different crawl- ing policies for our
web-repository crawler named Warrick. In early 2006 we downloaded 24 websites ...

[PDF] A Model of Web Site Quality Assessment -
V MOUSTAKIS, L TSIRONIS, C LITOS - The Quality Management Journal, 2006 - sqp.asq.org
... (c) Criterion 12.122 4 3.03 492.4 Subcriterion 3.48 23 0.15 124 ? 2006, ASQ
Page 10. A Model of Web Site Quality Assessment subcriteria ...
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[PDF] Web searcher interaction with the Dogpile. com metasearch engine -
BJ Jansen, A Spink, S Koshman - Journal of the American Society for Information Science and …, 2007 - ist.psu.edu
... Malaysia 2,224 0.15% ... is similar to what was found for users of other Web search en ...
(2006) found that the most frequently used Vivisimo terms used were download ...
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Knowing a web page by the company it keeps -
X Qi, BD Davison - Proceedings of the 15th ACM international conference on …, 2006 - portal.acm.org
... Copyright 2006 ACM 1-59593-433-2/06/0011 ... question: are intra-host links useful in
web page classification ... if using the labels of neighbors (a=0.15 yields the ...

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Study Shows New-Generation Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses Can Alleviate Some Common Problems Of Soft Contact Lens Wear

Article Date: 23 Nov 2006 - 0:00am (PST)
While nearly 88 percent of all computer users will develop Computer Vision Syndrome at some time in their lives according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, a new nationwide study of Americans' attitudes and experiences with vision care reveals that contact lens wearers are more likely than non-wearers to experience at least one of the symptoms often associated with the disorder. Now, new research demonstrates that the use of new-generation silicone-hydrogel lenses (senofilcon-A) can alleviate some of these problems.

Nearly half (45 percent) of computer users report they at least sometimes experience dry or tired eyes during or after using a computer, but contact lens wearers are significantly more likely than non-wearers (57 percent vs. 43 percent) to describe these symptoms. Furthermore, one-third of contact lens wearers (36 percent) polled say they experience contact lens discomfort while working at a computer according to findings from Americans' Attitudes and Perceptions About Vision Care, a nationwide survey of more than 3,700 adults conducted by Harris Interactive® on behalf of The Vision Care Institute™ of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

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"The unique characteristics and high visual demands of computer work make many individuals, particularly contact lens wearers, susceptible to the development of eye and vision-related problems," explains Dr. Jeffrey Anshel, a practicing optometrist and author of Visual Ergonomics in the Workplace. "Research shows that while using a computer, we blink about three times less than normally. These long non-blinking phases can cause the surface of most contact lenses to dry out, which can lead to extreme discomfort and a loss of visual clarity."

A study published in the current issue of Eye & Contact Lens, the peer reviewed journal of the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists, demonstrates that contact lenses made with senofilcon A, a new-generation silicone hydrogel material in ACUVUE OASYS® Brand Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR™ Plus, can alleviate some of the common problems of soft contact lens wear.

About the Study

At the outset of the study, researchers evaluated clinical data from 1,092 current soft contact lens wearers to calculate the prevalence of six common signs and symptoms associated with contact lens discomfort. Criteria included patient reports of frequent or constant discomfort or dryness, and at least two hours of uncomfortable wear at the end of the day. Nearly half (48%) showed at least one of the six criteria. Uncomfortable hours of wear at the end of the day (31%) was the most commonly reported problem, followed by frequent or constant dryness (28%) and discomfort (17%).
 
Following the evaluation, 257 wearers were fit with senofilcon A lenses and reassessed two weeks later. Among subjects who reported problems before refitting, 88% said they noticed improvement in overall comfort, 76% in comfortable hours of wear, and 75% in frequency of dryness.

Environmental Factors Can Affect Eye Stress and Strain

While uncorrected or under-corrected vision problems can affect visual performance and comfort, eye stress and strain may also be caused by poor environmental conditions, such as glare, improper workstation set up, dirty screens, poor lighting and viewing angles, according to Dr. Anshel, who has helped companies and government agencies, including Mitsubishi, American Airlines, 3M, and the Department of Labor address the high stress area of vision demands in relation to working with computer monitors.

He offers the following advice to help prevent or reduce the development of vision-related problems:

REDUCE GLARE - Extraneous light, or glare, is the greatest source of eyestrain for computer users. No matter where your computer is relative to a window, adjustable shades, curtains or blinds should be used to effectively control light levels throughout the day. Avoid facing an un-shaded window since the difference in brightness between the screen and the area behind it may be cause eye stress and discomfort. Consider using an anti-glare screen to reduce reflections.

ADJUST YOUR MONITOR - Ideal monitor placement is dependent on several factors including an individual's physical make-up and visual capabilities, work tasks, and other workstation design elements. For maximum eye comfort, Dr. Anshel recommends placing the center of the screen five to nine inches below your horizontal line of sight. "You should be looking just over the top of the monitor in your straight-ahead gaze," he says.

TAKE A BREAK - "Our eyes were not made to see at a close distance for hours at a time without a break," says Dr. Anshel. A preventive approach to reducing visual stress includes occasionally looking away from the screen of your computer. Dr. Anshel recommends the 20/20/20 rule. "Take a 20-second break every 20 minutes. Focus your eyes on points at least 20 feet from your terminal. Keep your eyes moving while looking at objects at various distances," he says.

CONSULT YOUR EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL - For individuals whose jobs may require extensive time in front of a monitor, Dr. Anshel suggests a comprehensive eye examination soon after beginning computer work and periodically thereafter. "If, at any time, you experience any vision problems or discomfort, talk to your eye care professional," he adds.

For additional tips, take the "Eye Q's and Views" interactive quiz at http://www.computerquiz.jnjvision.com.

About the Survey

Americans' Attitudes and Perceptions About Vision Care was conducted online and by telephone within the United States from March 8 - March 27, 2006 by Harris Interactive® on behalf of The Vision Care Institute™ of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. The survey queried a nationally representative cross section of 3,716 adults aged 18 and older. The survey was designed to comply with the code and standards of the Council of American Survey Research Organizations (CASRO) and the code of the National Council of Public Polls (NCPP). Data were weighted to represent the general population.

About ACUVUE® OASYS™ Brand Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR™PLUS

ACUVUE® OASYS™ is a breakthrough for contact lens wearers when their eyes feel tired and dry in challenging environments, such as long hours of computer use, frequent ground or air travel, or everyday exposure to heated or air conditioned surroundings. It is the first contact lens made from senofilcon A, a new silicone hydrogel material that is 50 percent smoother than currently available silicone hydrogel lenses. In addition to its smooth feel, the new lens also features HYDRACLEAR™ PLUS an improved formulation of the unique HYDRACLEAR™ technology that combines high performance base materials with a moisture-rich wetting agent. ACUVUE® OASYS™ block greater than 96 percent of UVA rays and 99 percent of UVB rays, meeting the highest UV-blocking standards for contact lenses.

ACUVUE® OASYS™ is indicated for daily wear vision correction and may also be worn for up to six consecutive nights/seven days of extended wear as recommended by an eye care professional. Contact lenses should not be worn for longer periods than recommended by an eye care professional. As with all contact lenses, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may also experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Lenses should not be worn if the wearer has an eye infection or experiences eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. For more complete information patients should talk to their eye care professional, or call 1-800-843-2020 or visit http://www.acuvue.com.

Helps protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye.

WARNING:

UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed.

Long term exposure to UV radiation is one of the risk factors associated with cataracts. Exposure is based on a number of factors such as environmental conditions (altitude, geography, cloud cover) and personal factors (extent and nature of outdoor activities). UV-Blocking contact lenses help provide protection against harmful UV radiation. However, clinical studies have not been done to demonstrate that wearing UV-Blocking contact lenses reduces the risk of developing cataracts or other eye disorders. Consult your eye care practitioner for more information.

ACUVUE® OASYS™ and HYDRACLEAR™ are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

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http://www.acuvue.com
 
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