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...pitch was surprising and off-putting - but salesman or not, this guy was my patient and he was in a lot of pain. I knew about superslime; there are quite a few drugs like it - injectable hyaluronic acids, basically artificial mucus, that seem to lessen joint pain in some arthritis patients. Their effectiveness in advanced arthritis isn't great, but they have little in the way of downsides - and what better psychic enhancer could I ask for than having my patient sell me the product? (Surely, it would encourage recovery more than his star power and my doctor...
...until the renovations began. The renovations were designed to improve “life safety” and accessibility, Gibson said. Among the new installments are a sprinkler system, a modern elevator large enough to fit a gurney, and a cushioned gym floor with a sprung system that minimizes joint injuries. In addition, the ceiling above the pool was replaced due to damage, all the plumbing was upgraded, energy-efficient lighting was added, and the locker rooms were fitted with tiling and stall showers. A ramp was also built at the front entrance for handicap access, making the building compliant...
...division of India's biggest conglomerate and arguably the most formidable player in the retail market, plans to invest $5.5 billion to open outlets in 784 cities across the country. At the same time, foreign companies such as Tesco and Carrefour are trying to gain a toehold via joint ventures with local players, following a government ruling that prohibits foreign big-box retailers from entering the market full-on. Wal-Mart has already announced a tie up with the Bharti Group, India's leading telecom player...
...part, has been looking around for partners, potentially hooking up with none other than IAC/ InterActive Corp, Ticketmaster's parent, as a way to counter Live Nation's proposal to manage all of Madonna's concerts and album releases. And earlier this summer Warner Music formed a joint venture with Violator Management, a firm that negotiates roles for rappers in films, advertisements, video games and TV programs...
...part, awarding Gore the Peace Prize for being "probably the single individual who has done most to create greater worldwide understanding of the measures that need to be adopted" to combat climate change, according to his citation. (The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was also a joint winner of the prize.) And so, after the obligatory spasms of celebration and the equally obligatory gnashing of Rush Limbaugh's teeth, will Americans finally get to enjoy one of the great spectacles in political history, as Gore's ultimate honor levitates him beyond his leading rival, Hillary Clinton, and into...