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Volume 5, Number 37
May 12, 2010
May 12, 2010
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Sleek, stylish sedan in need of a new home
OTIS, New Mexico - Admittedly, not breaking news - but what's the
advantage of owning a web site if you can't break a rule or two? So yes,
if YOUR car was in need of a new home, I'd probably put it on the What's
Happening page. But this is MY car, and I really, REALLY want to sell it!
It's a 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, dark gray in color. I'm not looking to
make any kind of a profit - I only want enough to pay off the Credit Union,
just under $5,000.
Questions? Call me at 575.308.6530 or email sylviah@artesia360.com.
It looks something like this:
OTIS, New Mexico - Admittedly, not breaking news - but what's the
advantage of owning a web site if you can't break a rule or two? So yes,
if YOUR car was in need of a new home, I'd probably put it on the What's
Happening page. But this is MY car, and I really, REALLY want to sell it!
It's a 2005 Chrysler Sebring Sedan, dark gray in color. I'm not looking to
make any kind of a profit - I only want enough to pay off the Credit Union,
just under $5,000.
Questions? Call me at 575.308.6530 or email sylviah@artesia360.com.
It looks something like this:
Harvesting Grace
ARTESIA -- Food orders for Harvesting Grace
Ministries will be taken through the first week in
June. The current Harvesting Grace menu from
the church Web Site.
This is a great opportunity to stock your own
kitchen, give a gift to another or donate food to a
local family in need.
For more information, please call Cheryl at
575.513.1024 – if no answer please leave a
message.
Prescription Drug Discount Card
ARTESIA - In the current economic climate,
where people are watching their spending, a
discount card can offer average savings of 20
percent off drug retail prices. The City of Artesia
last week launched a program to help provide
residents with some relief from the high cost of
prescription drugs. The city is making free
prescription drug discount cards available to city
residents through a program sponsored by the
National League of Cities (NLC). The discount
cards offer city residents average savings of 20
percent off the retail price of commonly
prescribed drugs.
The discount cards may be used by all residents
of the City of Artesia and has no restrictions
based on the resident’s age, income level, or
existing health coverage. The NLC card can be
used when purchasing prescription drugs at
approximately 5 pharmacies around the city, as
well as at more than 59,000 participating retail
pharmacies across the country.
“In the current economic climate, where many
people are watching what they spend, the City of
Artesia is happy to partner with the National
League of Cities to make this prescription
discount card available for our residents,” said
Mayor Phil Burch. “Whether or not an individual
has prescription coverage, this program can
make it easier for our residents to afford the
drugs they need to deal with a short-term illness
or stay healthy by managing a chronic condition.”
Cards are available at City Hall, Artesia Public
Library, Artesia Senior Center, Artesia Mealsite,
NM Income Support Division, Eddy County Health
Office, Brown Drug, Lowell’s Pharmacy, and
Walmart at no cost to city residents. City
residents can call toll-free 1-888-620-1749 or
visit www.caremark.com/nlc for assistance with
the program.
“Not only does the NLC prescription discount
card help residents save money on their
medications, it is easy to use,” said Mayor Phil
Burch. “City of Artesia residents only have to
show their card when purchasing medication at
one of the many participating pharmacies. There
is no enrollment form required to get a card, no
membership fee of any kind and city residents
and their family members can use the card any
time their prescriptions are not covered by
insurance.”
The discount card program is administered by
CVS Caremark.
The National League of Cities (NLC) is the nation’
s oldest and largest organization devoted to
strengthening and promoting cities as centers of
opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is
a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns
and villages, representing more than 218 million
Americans. To learn more about NLC, go to www.
nlc.org.
Texting danger displayed in graphic PSA
A PSA on texting while driving has been
produced and released in the UK - apparently,
some US officials and citizens consider it too
"graphic" to be aired in the US. However, for
teen drivers - a group that not only employs
texting more often but is also less experienced
behind the wheel - it could be a life-saving event.
Those deeming it too graphic are probably not
the parents of teens. Many of the movies and
video games they enjoy are more graphic than
the announcement.
Drivers, regardless of age or experience, need to
understand how dangerous any distracting event,
like texting, can be when you're driving, even in
light traffic.
Mike Brody, Special Contributor to Wood TV in
Grand Rapids, Michigan reported on a poll
advocating US airing.
Most Americans who viewed a British Public
Service Announcement (PSA) illustrating the
dangers of texting and driving say they are less
likely to text while driving, according to a new poll.
The majority of Americans also say the
controversial PSA should be aired in the U.S.
The study was conducted by HCD Research
using its MediaCurves.com Web site on Aug. 25,
to obtain viewers' perceptions of a recent PSA
from the U.K. which features graphic scenes to
emphasize the dangers of texting while driving.
The PSA is considered to be too graphic and
controversial to be aired in the U.S. at this time.
After watching the PSA, 80 percent of the 300
viewers reported that they are less likely to text
while driving, and 85 percent reported the PSA
should be shown in the U.S.
"As evidenced by our automated response
curves, the PSA clearly resonated with American
viewers, particularly during and after the crash
sequence when the effective levels spiked
dramatically," noted Glenn Kessler, president and
CEO, HCD Research.
The study also revealed that the majority of
viewers (87 percent) believe that the PSA is
appropriate in nature, and 86 percent also
indicated that the PSA was extremely effective. In
addition, 79 percent reported that they would be
likely to forward the PSA to friends and family.
WARNING: Viewer discretion advised. The
video is graphic and may be offensive to some
viewers.
If you haven't seen it, it's on YouTube.
MVD web site offers additional services
SANTA FE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New Mexico
Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has unveiled its
new Web site (www.mvd.newmexico.gov) and
announced discounts for online registration
renewals.
New Mexicans can now go online and:
* Renew vehicle registrations at a five-percent
discount off the base rate. Savings increases for
multi-year registrations or registrations of several
vehicles at once.
* Check estimated wait times at 26 MVD offices,
based on real-time information, to plan their trips.
* “Fill, Print and Go” – Download the most
commonly used forms, complete them online,
print and take them to an MVD office. Available
forms include requesting a parking placard for
the physically challenged; change of address;
confidential records release; bill of sale;
personalized and specialty plates.
* Obtain accurate and detailed information about
acceptable documents for MVD services,
including 20 images serving as visual examples
of what needs to be taken to an MVD office.
“We want our customers to remember – there’s
no line when you go online,” said Rick Homans,
Secretary of the New Mexico Taxation and
Revenue Department, who oversees the MVD.
“Ultimately, we’d like the public to be able to do
everything online,” said MVD Director Michael
Sandoval. “And while many people will still have
to come into the office, we plan on making it a
much better experience.”
The MVD Online site is part of a larger initiative.
Drive MVD (Delivering Results, Innovation, Value
and Efficiency) will provide a multi-year focus on
improved service.
Users can find out more about the New Mexico
Web site through:
Web site: http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/
RSS feeds: http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/rss.
html
ARTESIA -- Food orders for Harvesting Grace
Ministries will be taken through the first week in
June. The current Harvesting Grace menu from
the church Web Site.
This is a great opportunity to stock your own
kitchen, give a gift to another or donate food to a
local family in need.
For more information, please call Cheryl at
575.513.1024 – if no answer please leave a
message.
Prescription Drug Discount Card
ARTESIA - In the current economic climate,
where people are watching their spending, a
discount card can offer average savings of 20
percent off drug retail prices. The City of Artesia
last week launched a program to help provide
residents with some relief from the high cost of
prescription drugs. The city is making free
prescription drug discount cards available to city
residents through a program sponsored by the
National League of Cities (NLC). The discount
cards offer city residents average savings of 20
percent off the retail price of commonly
prescribed drugs.
The discount cards may be used by all residents
of the City of Artesia and has no restrictions
based on the resident’s age, income level, or
existing health coverage. The NLC card can be
used when purchasing prescription drugs at
approximately 5 pharmacies around the city, as
well as at more than 59,000 participating retail
pharmacies across the country.
“In the current economic climate, where many
people are watching what they spend, the City of
Artesia is happy to partner with the National
League of Cities to make this prescription
discount card available for our residents,” said
Mayor Phil Burch. “Whether or not an individual
has prescription coverage, this program can
make it easier for our residents to afford the
drugs they need to deal with a short-term illness
or stay healthy by managing a chronic condition.”
Cards are available at City Hall, Artesia Public
Library, Artesia Senior Center, Artesia Mealsite,
NM Income Support Division, Eddy County Health
Office, Brown Drug, Lowell’s Pharmacy, and
Walmart at no cost to city residents. City
residents can call toll-free 1-888-620-1749 or
visit www.caremark.com/nlc for assistance with
the program.
“Not only does the NLC prescription discount
card help residents save money on their
medications, it is easy to use,” said Mayor Phil
Burch. “City of Artesia residents only have to
show their card when purchasing medication at
one of the many participating pharmacies. There
is no enrollment form required to get a card, no
membership fee of any kind and city residents
and their family members can use the card any
time their prescriptions are not covered by
insurance.”
The discount card program is administered by
CVS Caremark.
The National League of Cities (NLC) is the nation’
s oldest and largest organization devoted to
strengthening and promoting cities as centers of
opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is
a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns
and villages, representing more than 218 million
Americans. To learn more about NLC, go to www.
nlc.org.
Texting danger displayed in graphic PSA
A PSA on texting while driving has been
produced and released in the UK - apparently,
some US officials and citizens consider it too
"graphic" to be aired in the US. However, for
teen drivers - a group that not only employs
texting more often but is also less experienced
behind the wheel - it could be a life-saving event.
Those deeming it too graphic are probably not
the parents of teens. Many of the movies and
video games they enjoy are more graphic than
the announcement.
Drivers, regardless of age or experience, need to
understand how dangerous any distracting event,
like texting, can be when you're driving, even in
light traffic.
Mike Brody, Special Contributor to Wood TV in
Grand Rapids, Michigan reported on a poll
advocating US airing.
Most Americans who viewed a British Public
Service Announcement (PSA) illustrating the
dangers of texting and driving say they are less
likely to text while driving, according to a new poll.
The majority of Americans also say the
controversial PSA should be aired in the U.S.
The study was conducted by HCD Research
using its MediaCurves.com Web site on Aug. 25,
to obtain viewers' perceptions of a recent PSA
from the U.K. which features graphic scenes to
emphasize the dangers of texting while driving.
The PSA is considered to be too graphic and
controversial to be aired in the U.S. at this time.
After watching the PSA, 80 percent of the 300
viewers reported that they are less likely to text
while driving, and 85 percent reported the PSA
should be shown in the U.S.
"As evidenced by our automated response
curves, the PSA clearly resonated with American
viewers, particularly during and after the crash
sequence when the effective levels spiked
dramatically," noted Glenn Kessler, president and
CEO, HCD Research.
The study also revealed that the majority of
viewers (87 percent) believe that the PSA is
appropriate in nature, and 86 percent also
indicated that the PSA was extremely effective. In
addition, 79 percent reported that they would be
likely to forward the PSA to friends and family.
WARNING: Viewer discretion advised. The
video is graphic and may be offensive to some
viewers.
If you haven't seen it, it's on YouTube.
MVD web site offers additional services
SANTA FE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New Mexico
Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) has unveiled its
new Web site (www.mvd.newmexico.gov) and
announced discounts for online registration
renewals.
New Mexicans can now go online and:
* Renew vehicle registrations at a five-percent
discount off the base rate. Savings increases for
multi-year registrations or registrations of several
vehicles at once.
* Check estimated wait times at 26 MVD offices,
based on real-time information, to plan their trips.
* “Fill, Print and Go” – Download the most
commonly used forms, complete them online,
print and take them to an MVD office. Available
forms include requesting a parking placard for
the physically challenged; change of address;
confidential records release; bill of sale;
personalized and specialty plates.
* Obtain accurate and detailed information about
acceptable documents for MVD services,
including 20 images serving as visual examples
of what needs to be taken to an MVD office.
“We want our customers to remember – there’s
no line when you go online,” said Rick Homans,
Secretary of the New Mexico Taxation and
Revenue Department, who oversees the MVD.
“Ultimately, we’d like the public to be able to do
everything online,” said MVD Director Michael
Sandoval. “And while many people will still have
to come into the office, we plan on making it a
much better experience.”
The MVD Online site is part of a larger initiative.
Drive MVD (Delivering Results, Innovation, Value
and Efficiency) will provide a multi-year focus on
improved service.
Users can find out more about the New Mexico
Web site through:
Web site: http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/
RSS feeds: http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/rss.
html
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