Can McCain Narrow The Youth Gap? Aug 9, 2008
McCain simply needs to chip away enough at Obama's lead among the young -- or simply discourage young first-time voters from making a trip to the polls -- to make a potentially close election more winnable ... Whether McCain can chip away at Obama's commanding lead among those 50 million or so young voters could mean the difference between the slimmest of victories or a significant loss. (CBS News)
Any All-America candidates on D? Aug 8, 2008
Hey Chip any truth to the rumor Walter Hill broke his hand and will be out for 4-6 weeks ... Good topic Chip - and I agree, I think the D has a chance to be special ... Chip, A couple of defensive players have mentioned Vance Cuff as someone we haven t heard about but looks good. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Weather's blazing hot, but will Chipper be? Aug 8, 2008
Weather's blazing hot, but will Chipper be ... Weather s blazing hot, but will Chipper be ... So what do the denizens think is Chipper going to win the batting title, or what. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
FBI Raids 3 LA Hospitals In Fraud Case Aug 7, 2008
CEO Arrested, Agency Says Medical Centers Used Homeless In Scheme To Collect Gov't Insurance. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2008. (CBS News)
9 Feared Dead In Calif. Copter Crash Aug 7, 2008
9 Feared Dead In Calif. Copter Crash, Firefighting Helicopter Goes Down In Northern Calif. (CBS News)
Getting low-cost insurance for your children Aug 7, 2008
People are struggling and if you are working and you aren t able to have health insurance through your employer CHIP may be the way to go, said J. Hoxi Jones with Texas Health and Human services ... Every Saturday during the month of August, people can learn more about qualifying for CHIP or Children s Medicade at six HEB locations. (KHOU.com, TX)
UK insurer Old Mutual 1H profit up Aug 6, 2008
Video Samsung, the world's No.1 memory chip and LCD maker, is dialing in on China for further global expansion. U.S. stocks surged nearly 3 percent across the board in the biggest one-day rally in four months as investors. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 5, 2008 Aug 6, 2008
" He left for his third official trip in August 2006, traveling to South Africa, Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Chad. In a nationally televised speech at the University of Nairobi, he spoke forcefully on the influence of ethnic rivalries and corruption in Kenya. The speech touched off a public debate among rival leaders, some formally challenging Obama's remarks as unfair and improper, others defending his positions. Ms M wrote on Aug 5, 2008 8:04 PM:MAMA TWO FACE[-] wrote on Aug 5, 2008 6:19... (North County Times)
Tough, sullen stretch for Braves Aug 6, 2008
Jake says he s gonna ask Chip about getting a batch of them made up and sell them with proceeds going to a charity of the family s choosing ... Jake says hes gonna ask Chip about getting a batch of them made up and sell them with proceeds going to a charity of the familys choosing ... i would love to have that shirt on when i m around the grill listening to chip crank a loud swung on, belted. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
We'll miss Skip something fierce Aug 5, 2008
Chip Caray indicates it was everything I d imagined ... When some of us wondered the last couple of years if Chip might have regretted not staying with the Cubs instead of jumping to TBS a few years back, we were forgetting he did it in large part because he wanted to work with his dad ... Chip knew he wouldn t be here forever. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Love Without Bounds Aug 4, 2008
After his magazine appearance, Elvis found a home, as did the vast majority of the other animals (including Chip the cocker spaniel, Zoe the cat, Tucker the Labrador retriever, and Rembrandt the rabbit). The quarter horse named Cooper has had some serious inquiries, which Adams says is significant because horses are typically difficult to place. (Boston Globe)
Insuring a newborn not always child's play Aug 3, 2008
The CHIP plan, administered through Highmark and subsidized by the state, will cost about $165 monthly, but it won't kick in until Sept. 1. For a month, Cecilia's medical costs -- if she has any --will be paid in full, out of pocket. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Letters to the editor (July 29) Aug 1, 2008
Will Bradley wrote on Jul 29, 2008 9:59 AM:" Gee harry9000, there's this chap with a sorry-a__ with a chip on his shoulder your advice might actually help with."Climb up out of your pit of despair "Harry Mallory". You'll feel better when you accomplish that yourself rather than hope some empty-shirt political messiah will come along and lift your spirits for you. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
White House Shrugs Off Record Budget Deficit Jul 29, 2008
That's a half point higher than predicted by the widely cited "blue chip" consensus of business economists ... 3 percent next year -- better than the 3 percent seen by the blue chip panel. (Click2Houston, TX)
PediPlace and community care for children together Jul 26, 2008
While 65 percent of our costs are reimbursed by Medicaid and the Children s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), financial assistance from local individuals, foundations and businesses provide the vital financial support that allowed PediPlace to provide consistent quality pediatric health care, she said. PediPlace exists to provide quality care to children who have economic, cultural or geographic barriers, she said. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
International Forest Products Limited: Queensboro Closure Impacts Interfor's Q2 Results Jul 25, 2008
Pulp chip and other by-product revenues for the second quarter of 2008 were down $9 ... Relative to the same periods in 2007, average chip prices were down $7 per mfbm, or 13 ... 4 - Wood chips and other by-products 7. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
New Venture Partners Looks to Find the Next Big Thing Jul 24, 2008
Another recent corporate spinout that New Venture Partners was behind is GainSpan, which came out of the lab at chip giant Intel. GainSpan makes chipsets that take advantage of WiFi to enable companies to access information on industrial processes using sensors. (Fox News)
How many freshman should Dogs play? Jul 23, 2008
I d say you re darn close to dead-on, Chip ... The numbers that you spoke of indicate the excellent health of the UGA football program under Coach Richt and staff, Chip ... Hey Chip, I heard AJ will the #8 jersey. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Trading Tex not as simple as some think Jul 22, 2008
Say, for instance, during the first six weeks of this season, when the Braves were dealing with a slew of injuries and Chipper Jones was carrying the offense with help from either Brian McCann or Yunel Escobar, but not much from Tex ... Seems like the only ones getting on base consistently are the 3&4 guys which brings up 6,7, 8 in the lineup w/ people on base as opposed to Chipper, Tex, McCann coming up w/ the 1 & 2 on base ... They have a track record through the years of paying Maddux,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Who's Frank Wren talking to this week? Jul 22, 2008
All we have for next year is a gimpy Chipper, McCann and a bunch of singles hitters ... i LOVE CHIPPER, ESCO, KOT, JOHNSON, TEX, MCC. BUT EVERYONE ELSE NEEDS A NEW HOME EITHER SPEND MONEY OR QUIT BRAVES ... DONT TELL ME YOU DONT HAVE IT TO SPEND EITHER, CAUSE I DAMN SURE KNOW I HAVE PAID FOR CHIPPERS SALARY AT LEAST 5 TIMES. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Ruiz out as AMD CEO Jul 19, 2008
It's the struggling chip maker's seventh consecutive quarterly loss. Last week, AMD announced it would take an $880 million writedown on the value of its hand-held and digital TV units as well as $32 million in restructuring charges for employee severance in the second quarter. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Alabama movers and shakers see rough road ahead for state's economy Jul 19, 2008
For the third quarter, skyrocketing energy costs and the rippling effects of the faltering housing market continued to chip away at Alabama business leaders' confidence on the condition of the state's economy, according to the latest Business Leaders Confidence Index. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Wal-Mart wins approval to build Cordova supercenter Jul 18, 2008
At the meeting Thursday, Chip Saliba, manager of land use controls at the OPD, presented OPD's arguments against the development, acknowledging the site improvements suggested by Wal-Mart, including a smaller structure, greater building setback from the west, more landscaping, reduced parking and a commitment to provide off-site intersection improvements to all four legs of the Houston Levee/Macon Road intersection. The proposed building would also bear and incorporate new design elements that... (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Intel profit soars Jul 17, 2008
Bolstered by strong demand for its chips, late Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $1 ... "As we enter the second half, demand remains strong for our microprocessor and chipset products in all segments and all parts of the globe.". (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Altera's Q2 profit up 22% to $98M Jul 16, 2008
The chip maker said "the combination of solid top line growth, continued gross margin improvement and lower than planned operating expense created significant operating leverage and a very strong operating margin.". Altera said it repurchased 65,000 shares of its common stock during the second quarter at a cost of $1. (San Jose Business Journal)
Broadview Hotel purchase in limbo Jul 15, 2008
PAZ had secured a commitment from one of its out-of-state lenders on the deal -- which it wouldn't disclose -- but only on the condition that the city chip in. When that didn't happen, the financing evaporated. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Entegris buys Texas company for $158M Jul 15, 2008
The company said the deal will strengthen its position in the chip industry and allow it to grow, and expects that the buy will add to its earnings as soon as next year. Poco reported over $60 million in sales in 2007. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Nikkei Sinks to Fresh 3-Month Low in Morning on U.S. Credit Worries Jul 15, 2008
"Most investors are sitting on the sidelines to wait for quarterly earnings reports from major U.S. firms such as chip giant Intel Corp.," Shimizu said. Some brokers cited rumors that speculative players have been trying to take advantage of thin turnover and push the market down. (JCN Network, Japan)
Firm thrives making drugs for rare conditions Jul 13, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008. Stock quotes, portfolio, funds and more. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
FDIC takes over IndyMac Jul 13, 2008
Article:SENATE TACKLES MORTGAGE CRISIS / Run on bank: FDIC take:/c/a/2008/07/11/MNJH11O876. DTL Article:SENATE TACKLES MORTGAGE CRISIS / Run on bank: FDIC take:/c/a/2008/07/11/MNJH11O876. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Never-Before-Seen Photos of McCain's 'Hanoi Hilton' Prison Cell.. Jul 13, 2008
chip in here, please ... As for the election, my "acid test" is to look at the lives lived to this point, and decisions made under pressure, by each candidate, in order to decide who I would like to have in my foxhole covering my back if the chips were down. (The Drudge Report)
AMD will writedown $880 million related to ATI acquisition Jul 13, 2008
2 billion computer chip manufacturing plant at Luther Forest Technology Campus in Malta. It has until July 2009 to commit to the project and still receive state incentives. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Looks like Hawks' Joshes will stay Jul 13, 2008
Maybe not for a Gasol like LA did but it s obvious that it is a big chip that can be played at the trade deadline. By ken Strickland. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Open Forum Enlist our youth to help communities Jul 13, 2008
Open Forum / Enlist our youth to help communities. Article:Open Forum / Enlist our youth to help communities:/c/a/2008/07/10/EDHA11N7EO.DTL Article:Open Forum / Enlist our youth to help communities:/c/a/2008/07/10/EDHA11N7EO.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
ARE OUR LEADING PEDIATRICIANS DRUG INDUSTRY SHILLS? Jul 13, 2008
ARE OUR LEADING PEDIATRICIANS DRUG INDUSTRY SHILLS. Article:ARE OUR LEADING PEDIATRICIANS DRUG INDUSTRY SHILLS. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
SENATE TACKLES MORTGAGE CRISIS Jul 13, 2008
Run on bank: FDIC takes over IndyMac after panicky depositors pull out $100 million a day. Kathy M. Kristof,Andrea Chang, Los Angeles Times. (San Francisco Chronicle)
McCain, Obama Spar Over Economy Jul 8, 2008
Chip Reid reports that relief from gas prices is still far off ... McCain now supports extending the Bush income tax cuts, even though he once opposed them as too generous to the wealthy, reports CBS News Capitol Hill Correspondent Chip Reid. (CBS News)
Put Bush in White House Jul 8, 2008
just try downloading that into the chip they put in your head and watch the smoke start coming out of their ears. By Rick. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Copper Kettle expands with downtown location Jul 8, 2008
Chip Dodd, a regular at the Granny White location and co-founder of the Center for Professional Excellence, says the homey atmosphere really makes the Copper Kettle a great place to eat. "The service is even better than the food," he says. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
New foundation helps people secure health insurance Jul 5, 2008
About 6,000 children in Wyoming are eligible for the state children's health insurance program but aren't enrolled, said Patti Guzman, manager of Kid Care CHIP.. "There is a great need to find these families," Guzman said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Burpee admits abduction/assault, police report Jul 4, 2008
Todd Burpee if proven guilty--should be put away for a very very very long time --perhaps life with lots of medical ioral therapy --and thereafter a chip should be implanted so his every move and whereabouts are known at all times. Violent sexual bullies have an uncanny ability to submerge their darker sides and appear "normal" even "admirable" to the majority of people most of the time. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
CHIP provider pleads guilty to fraud Jul 4, 2008
John Henry High, 63, entered a guilty plea Wednesday in Lee County Circuit Court to two counts of insurance fraud involving the Childrens Health Insurance Program, known more commonly as CHIP, according to a news release from Attorney General Jim Hoods ... During 2006 and at other times, High was a medical provider for CHIP, which provides health-care coverage to children of low income families who do not qualify for Medicaid benefits ... The charges arose from Mr. High billing Blue Cross/Blue... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Is it time to trade Teixeira? Jul 4, 2008
At six games back, the Braves would still feel as Chipper Jones suggested Tuesday: That they re still in the division race and, given all that has gone wrong, their best days remain ahead ... The Braves have been buoyed by the recent stream of returnees, a strange sensation in this deflating season: Mike Gonzalez is back, and so is Mark Kotsay, and Chipper Jones didn t have to go on the disabled list and Yunel Escobar started Wednesday s game ... If we fall out fine, take the two draft picks and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Folau joins greats with magic try Jul 3, 2008
Mark Coyne's finish to a spectacular long range Maroons effort after the siren had sounded in 1994 or Billy Slater's chip and chase in 2004. Of course, Folau's luck was already in for the night. (Fox Sports)
US contradicts itself over its own ID theft advice Jul 2, 2008
By LARRY MARGASAK, Associated Press Writer. Wednesday, July 2, 2008. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Benefit managers, drugstores merge to boost electronic prescription usage... Jul 2, 2008
Benefit managers, drugstores merge to boost electronic prescription usage / Technology seen as way to avoid errors, cut health care costs. Article:Benefit managers, drugstores merge to boost electronic :/c/a/2008/06/30/BUPI11HI04. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Longshots In The Veepstakes Jul 1, 2008
Politico's List Of Unconventional But Reasonably Viable VP Picks. Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates speaks during the Microsoft advance08 Advertising Leadership Forum at the company's campus in Redmond, Wash. (CBS News)
Reader analyzes issues at stake Jun 29, 2008
CHIP (Childrens Health Insurance Plan) is wonderful ... Our president is for CHIP. Certain politicians are luring voters with the proposal of free health insurance for families making $60,000 or more per year. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
NPCO plans health fair Jun 28, 2008
Immunization services will be provided by Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services, the Harris County Hospital District will supply information on obtaining Gold Cards, and Health Education; the Community Health Choices will offer a variety of health insurance options like Texas Medicaid, STAR, CHIP; the Children s Center, Inc. will provide assistance with completing forms to apply for Medicaid, CHIP, CHIP Perinatal, Women s Health, Food Stamps, TANF and long term care for the aged... (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Wanted: Healthy Help Jun 27, 2008
"If you had to choose between an unsalted wheat cracker and a Doritos chip, which would it be?". 2008 Tom Purcell. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Walker animal shelter going high-tech with microchip implants Jun 26, 2008
Shelter implementing management system that microchips animals ... Brisco, a cat at the shelter, gets a microchip implant ... are $8, plus a $7 fee for shots, totaling $15 With the microchip implant * Dogs will total $40 (this includes the $7 fee for shots) * Cats will total $20 (this includes the $7 fee for shots). (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Officials not surprised by cuts Jun 26, 2008
About 55 percent of revenue received by the state's hospitals comes from the federal health insurance program for seniors and people with disabilities, said Chip Thomas, president of the North Dakota Healthcare Association. North Dakota hospitals are at the low end of Medicare payments, which are based on a formula. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Only 28 States Remain In Abstinence Program Jun 25, 2008
They also have to chip in state money in order to receive the federal grants. a Democrat, made his decision to leave based on the congressionally mandated curriculum, which teaches "the social, psychological and health gains of abstaining from sexual activity." Instructors must teach that sexual activity outside of marriage is likely to have harmful psychological and physical effects. (NBC4.tv, CA)
2 comments Jun 25, 2008
"If you had to choose between an unsalted wheat cracker and a Doritos chip, which would it be?". Mr. Purcell is a nationally syndicated political humor columnist. (Human Events Online)
O'Brien's blog Jun 23, 2008
First, Chipper Jones is status quo ... All season Cox has had Chipper in front of Tex cmon now ... DOB-Could you post Tex s stats when Chipper doesn t start. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Father of two shot as police hunt masked gunman Jun 22, 2008
The victim, 38, and an employee, 16, were confronted by the gunman when they left a fish and chip shop in Wheelers Hills Shopping Centre about 10pm on Friday. The attacker demanded money and fired two shots. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Schwarzenegger visits state's Capitol Hill Dems Jun 21, 2008
Bipartisanship is the best way to get more federal dollars, he says. Wednesday, February 28, 2007. (Yahoo News -- Arnold Schwarzenegger)
CHIP expansion measure on a roll Jun 20, 2008
I-155 would expand the Children s Health Insurance Plan, or CHIP, and Medicaid, to expand health coverage for low- and middle-income children. It would increase CHIP eligibility to 250 percent of the federal poverty level, up from 175 percent, as well as increase the Medicaid income ceiling and help pay for adding children to their eligible parents private health insurance policies. (Montana Standard, MT)
Rogers' beat blog Jun 20, 2008
OK, Chipper Jones is back right square on ... chipper just dropped to ... Chipper s got some work to do to get back to. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
William McInnes has directed Unfinished Sky Jun 19, 2008
As characters chip away at it, it's impossible not to think of the department in charge of continuity. That guy is still in therapy. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Initiative 155 qualifies for ballot Jun 18, 2008
I-155 would expand the Children s Health Insurance Plan, known as CHIP, and Medicaid, two government-financed programs that provide health coverage for low- and middle-income kids. It would increase the income ceiling for CHIP eligibility up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level, or 53,000 for a family of four ... While the Schweitzer administration has estimated the CHIP and Medicaid expansions would cost the state about 20 million a year, Morrison says they also provide a financial bonus... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Health insurance initiative will be on ballot Jun 18, 2008
I-155 would expand the Children s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) and Medicaid, two government-financed programs that provide health coverage for low- and middle-income kids. It would increase the income ceiling for CHIP eligibility up to 250 percent of the federal poverty level, or 53,000 for a family of four. (Montana Standard, MT)
Never Been Talked About Jun 18, 2008
We still need depth at both positions - even if Espo, Little, Christensen, and Slater all worked out long-term for us, as examples, it would still give us a potentially great bargaining chip down the road for something else ... Hip Czech Perhaps you d like to wait until next season when a blue-chip center would be available ... ALAN, maybe we should all chip in and buy Donnie FRAUDell. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bernanke urges healthcare remedy Jun 17, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Blueland Held Hostage - Day 240 Jun 14, 2008
I have always been nervous that Waddell would use Pavelec as a bargaining chip. I really hope that doesn t happen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
