Clearing up some confusion Oct 5, 2005
I want to thank our Editor, Ms. Jenny, for her kind words about me having to take some time to recuperate from an injury last week ... I have come to the realization that many connoisseurs of this column do not understand the terms that I use ... Have backed themselves into a corner where they have to support actions and lifestyles that they would not let their own children pursue. (The East Carolinian, NC)
U.S., Russia discuss nuclear secrets case Oct 5, 2005
Ms. Buchanan, Assistant U.S. Attorney Bruce Teitelbaum, the lead prosecutor, and agents from the Pittsburgh offices of the IRS Criminal Investigation Division and the FBI are meeting with members of the Procurator General's Office in Moscow ... Ms. Buchanan said yesterday from Moscow that "we are discussing various aspects of the case, but cannot disclose the specific nature of the meetings." ... Health ss: Nourishing HOPE when illness seems hopeless. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Center celebrates 10 years of creative play for kids Oct 5, 2005
Staffers will assess existing locations or review architectural plans for classrooms, children's museums, playgrounds and after-school programs ... "It sort of amazes me where we've come in 10 years," said Ms. Kaplan ... The other founders -- Susan Caretti, Carolyn Glover, Sharon Gretz and Betty Mickens -- had older children and moved on with them to other things, Ms. Kaplan said, although street signs in the main play area still bear their names. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
More of this story Oct 5, 2005
At 10 a.m. 456 participants had pre-registered representing a total of 34 teams ... Prior to the Luminaria ceremony the crowds were entertained by Ms. Gemma German and Mr. Jorge Moreno, members of "Ballet Folklorico Nuestra Historia" ... The 3 winners were Ms. Liz Mitchell, SAMC, who wore a traditional Egyptian headdress, Mr. Casey Hoyack, Cochise College Family and Friends, wearing a Globe representing the Relay for Life theme, on a box atop his head, and Ms. Ana Peraza, City of Douglas,... (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Kids' love for critters benefits Katrina victims Oct 5, 2005
They pooled their creativity and came up with dinner items that included a hotdog called Noah's Diggity Dog, a Sponge Bob Burger, a bagel sandwich with Tabasco sauce called Scooby Snack, and Zach Attack, a cheese quesadilla ... "We had no [birthday] presents and we will give the money to Katrina [victims]," said 6-year-old Noah Friday ... "He thought I was his mommy." In California, they rescued a 5 five-foot-Iguana that had not been fed in a month and named her Ms. Tibbits. (Naragansett Times, RI)
P&Z COMMISSION LEAVES STREET PLAN WITHOUT CHANGES Oct 5, 2005
The commission and Tyler City Council have been publicly challenged over adopting the agreement, which seems to be clouding the titles of many properties and halting development of others ... It also proposes exemptions for dedicating major and minor arterials in instances of replatting and certain other circumstances ... Ms. Rollings recommended that the full amount be dedicated, noting that granting an amendment to Shelton would start a precedent. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
BIG SANDY SHELTER WORKERS BRING COMFORT Oct 5, 2005
"This (Big Sandy location) was not a Red Cross shelter," Ms. Anderson told the Tyler Morning Telegraph from Lufkin on Thursday ... Ms. Anderson said she was surprised to learn no state officials were present at the Big Sandy shelter, leaving the Red Cross contingent in control ... Repeated attempts to reach Ms. Anderson since, over a period of five days, were unsuccessful. (Tyler Morning Telegraph, TX)
How to heal a bruised workplace Oct 5, 2005
Unless the stresses that develop are relieved, they can lead to future fractures in the workplace, says Steve Kennedy, Ottawa-based industrial mental-health practitioner for FGIworld, which provides employee assistance programs (EAPs) ... For instance, confounding any attempt at CBC to create harmony is the feeling of most employees that the lockout was not necessary, Ms. Godfrey says ... Ms. Godfrey says the consultants will have a skeptical audience. (Globe and Mail -- BusinessTP)
HIV-positive man did not have to tell partner, court rules ›› Oct 5, 2005
1 per cent." Condoms were 80 - 85 per cent effective, although they could fail because of a manufacturing defect or user fault, Judge Thomas said. "The evidence of health experts in the area is that the use of a condom for vaginal intercourse is sufficient for the prevention of the transmission of HIV and that this can be met without the requirement for disclosure ... " In June Dalley was sentenced to 300 hours' community work for having unprotected sex for four months with his former partner... (New Zealand Herald)
Xchange Hires Managing Director Oct 5, 2005
As EVP, managing director, Ms. Cafiero will be responsible for the development and maintenance of key client relationships. Additionally, as a certified health education specialist, Ms. Cafiero brings a practitioner's perspective to her strategic and client-management role ... Prior to joining Xchange, Ms. Cafiero was employed at D2 Creative, an integrated communications agency, in Somerset, as vice president, healthcare communications. (Yahoo Finance -- Advertising)
Health guide Oct 5, 2005
"Losing Your Grip: Common Arthritis Problems in the Hand and Wrist." Mansfield Health Education Center ... CPAP users should bring their equipment for a checkup and discuss problems or concerns ... 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Speaker Becky Wiehe of the local MS Society will have updates on current activities. (Billings Gazette, MT)
266m gap in cost of improving school meals Oct 5, 2005
Last spring the government promised 220m to improve food served in schools, but tough new standards, recommended by the panel in its report published yesterday and agreed by Ms Kelly, will cost about 486m to implement, leaving a gap of 266m ... "The panel's full report makes 35 detailed recommendations on transforming school meals, from rebuilding kitchens to bringing practical cooking back on to the national curriculum and making local authorities and caterers account more clearly for the... (Guardian Unlimited)
Hospice funding 'must be boosted' Oct 5, 2005
Ms Shaw welcomed discussion of using a new NHS funding system for hospices which would mean a set payment for care provided, allowing organisations to budget for the year ... "But where there are poor healthcare systems, how do you provide hospice care?". (BBC News -- Health)
NHS 24 inquiry hears from nurse Oct 5, 2005
Ms Gray, 35, the nurse who took the first call, gave evidence for over two hours. I believe someone with meningitis would tell you if they had a severe headache because it is one of the main symptoms someone presenting with meningitis would complain of ... She had told Shomi that even though she had the illness when she was younger, her symptoms meant she could just be suffering from a high fever and advised her to take paracetamol. (BBC News)
Carnevale was 'soulmate,' city's licensing chief says Oct 5, 2005
Flanked by her lawyer and her children, Jake, 16, and Emma, 12, Ms. Coburn read in an expressionless voice from a statement ... The allegations relate to claims that some staff hired at MLS, including a neighbour of Ms. Coburn's and former employees of an east-end supermarket, may not have the necessary qualifications to enforce city bylaws ... Ms. Coburn told reporters yesterday that the supermarket manager is a friend and that she had gone on a recent holiday with his family. (Globe and Mail)
New security slows Canada's busiest airport Oct 5, 2005
"If passengers believe they have to allow extra time at the airport, that will just cause congestion if people are arriving an hour before they need to," said Ms. Turner. Ms. Cooke said passengers seeking to avoid delays should check in via the Internet or airport kiosks ... The added security measures may have caught some travellers unaware, but Ms. Cooke said the changes have been prominently featured on Air Canada's website since last week. (Globe and Mail)
Health probe to hear more about 'patient reclassification' Oct 5, 2005
"We're not trying conceal documents with the process that we've set up," Ms Miller said. Meanwhile, a second overseas trained surgeon from Hervey Bay Hospital, in south-east Queensland, is expected to take the stand at the inquiry today. (ABC Online)
Italy Probes Internet Caf Users Oct 5, 2005
Italy claims that its new stance on security led to the arrest of Hussein Osman, also known as Hamdi Issac one of the men behind the failed bombing of the London underground July 21 ... "This is a waste of time," says Ms. Malesa in a telephone interview ... As a result, Pisanu has formed the Strategic Anti-terrorism Analysis Committee, which aims to examine and take action against all terror threats. (CBS News)
Bomb paymentsHow compensation is awarded to the victims of 7 July Oct 5, 2005
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) has sent its first two compensation cheques to victims of the 7 July attacks in London. CICA has so far offered interim payments totalling 400,000 to 22 victims ... 13m) for each death claim made by families of 11 September victims to the US government. (BBC News -- UK)
New Immune Cell Found To Be A Key To Inflammatory Diseases Oct 5, 2005
HOUSTON - The molecular roots of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as asthma, arthritis, and multiple sclerosis (MS) have been discovered by a team of researchers led by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center ... Dong and four other M. D. Anderson researchers collaborated with scientists from the University of Washington, the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine ... The only clue they had was that excess IL-17 molecules are found in... (Science Daily)
LOCAL TAKE: Fear of flu Oct 5, 2005
Local doctors have been told to be on the lookout for avian flu -- although there's never been a known case in the United States, Ms. Mickiewicz said. Anyone who comes down with flu symptoms shortly after visiting Southeast Asia may be given diagnostic tests to rule out avian flu and isolated as a precautionary measure, she said ... However, Ms. Mickiewicz said, "what we want people to focus on is doing what they can" to protect themselves and others from common flu strains. (Santa Barbara News-Press)
Advocates pressure City Hall on wage Oct 5, 2005
"Some people may be trying to delay it because of their election concerns," said Santa Barbara Councilman Das Williams ... Mr. Williams called for a special meeting of the city's three-member finance committee on Monday to press forward on the living wage with the goal of getting the measure to the full council for a vote on Oct. 25 at the latest ... But over the summer, Ms. Falcone and Councilman Brian Barnwell, who serve on the city's three-member ordinance committee, voted for a scaled-back... (Santa Barbara News-Press)
Cities across state watching drowning case Oct 5, 2005
The decision could potentially affect how liability is dealt with at other city- and county-run programs for children ... Ms. Malong had Katie sit out for about 45 minutes and then entered the pool with her ... But when the girl went to the deep end, Ms. Malong remained in the shallow end and lost sight of her after the girl jumped off the diving board, documents indicate. (Santa Barbara News-Press)
Senators look for best angle on Miers Oct 5, 2005
"I am not yet confident that Ms. Miers has a proven track record," he said in a statement issued by his office. Tony Perkins of the conservative Family Research Council said in an electronic newsletter that he's worried about meetings Miers had with gay rights groups when she was running for Dallas City Council in 1989. (USA Today -- Politics)
Ten Questions Oct 5, 2005
In Tuesday's press conference, what statements did President Bush make regarding his nomination of Ms. Miers ... Approximately how much money did the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund raise for hurricane victims. (CNN -- Education)
Nurse wins battle for cancer drugs Oct 5, 2005
Ms Clark, 49, from Bridgwater, Somerset, was taking legal action in an attempt to get the expensive drug Herceptin ... Ms Clark had been promised an answer today and if she had been unsuccessful she had vowed to take the landmark case all the way to the European Court of Human Rights ... Ms Clark was too ill on to comment on the decision due to the chemotherapy treatment she is currently receiving. (Daily Mail - UK)
Electric and Gas Deregulation: Not-So-Cold Cases Oct 5, 2005
The last expression was not actually used, because the author of this put-down had a French name as well as a French way of expressing himself ... g. stocks, bonds, and derivatives like futures and options) makes all the objective sense in the world, while most attempts to duplicate on a large scale the successes of these items with electricity and gas have been unsuccessful ... As I interpret the contributions in EnergyPulse of Mr Jack A. Casazza (as well as comments in that forum on his work... (Energy Pulse, CO)
In love's name, angels defy hate in Bali Oct 5, 2005
Paramedic Darren Hodge and nurse Julie Spencer spent a harrowing day helping the critically injured victims of Saturday's bomb blast ... "We sat down and tried to work out: do we stay or do we go home?" Ms Spencer said ... Sanglah Hospital authorities praised the Melbourne pair, saying they provided vital medical help and compassion in some victims' greatest hours of need. (Melbourne Hearld Sun.au)
Croc attack 'won't stop adventure' Oct 5, 2005
"She's very well. She's had treatment and all her dressings have been renewed and she is lying in bed watching a video," Ms Burnup said today ... " Ms Burnup said Simon who was not injured in the incident also seemed to be recovering from the shock of the incident. "He doesn't say much but I think it very much scared him as well," she said. "I think he was (brave) to get back in the water knowing what was in there, which is what he did ... " Richard Burnup, who initially had to remain with his... (NewsIsFree)
Bush Says U.S. Developing Response to Potential Avian Flu Outbreak Oct 5, 2005
" (See .) DISCUSSES FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN, SUPREME COURT Asked about the selection of a new chairman of the Federal Reserve to replace Alan Greenspan, Bush said the process is ongoing, and that his staff will be bringing forward the names of potential nominees. It's important that whomever I pick is viewed as an independent person from politics. It's the independence of the Fed that gives people, not only here in America, but the world, confidence, he said. The president... (U.S. Department of State -- News)
A Better Fit at Liz Claiborne? Oct 5, 2005
She has been "woman of the year" in publications as diverse as Ms. Magazine and Glamour ... Yet many peers fault her management skills, including her ability to build and lead teams -- both at CNBC and previously at McKinsey ... Brown says that Thomas-Graham "had very little support from above and was kind of hamstrung by that." Nevertheless, Thomas-Graham sums up her time at CNBC as a terrific experience. (BusinessWeek)
The reality of mass murder chills to the bone Oct 5, 2005
Aren't there media laws relating to when programs with excessive violence can be shown on television. Amateur video footage of what seems to be a suicide bomber exploding in a crowded restaurant has been playing at all hours on all the major TV networks ... Was the photographer helping the victims after taking the photographs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
NHS bosses call for cap on wage rises Oct 5, 2005
5% for health staff, it was announced today, prompting unions to warn recruitment problems will get worse ... ""Next year's pay award should recognise that over 1bn has already been invested in modernising pay systems and much work has been done to make the NHS an attractive employer ... The benefits are already being realised in terms of recruitment and retention and this is good news for employers. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Supreme Court to Revisit Assisted Suicide Oct 5, 2005
Sound off on this article in The Democrat forums, plus see what other readers have to say ... 101 N. Wall St. Natchez, MS 39120. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
Local optometrist offers free eye care through clinic Oct 5, 2005
Sound off on this article in The Democrat forums, plus see what other readers have to say ... Coleman is one of 25 evacuees who have received free eye exams at the Family Vision Center in Natchez in a program coordinated through the Evacuee Medical Clinic at the Concordia Parish Courthouse ... The foundation provided two staff members Saturday to help with the eye exams. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
Mayor of New Orleans Announces Layoffs Oct 5, 2005
Sound off on this article in The Democrat forums, plus see what other readers have to say ... "The problem we have is we have no revenue streams." ... Clinton, working with former President Bush to raise money for victims, shook hands and chatted with the evacuees, some of whom have been sleeping on cots in the Rivercenter's vast concrete hall for more than a month. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
Fire station will be in SCG Oct 5, 2005
Ironically, Ms. Brosnan initially opposed the fire station and even signed a petition to that effect ... "The fire and the fact there are no emergency medical service crews at the Reems Road station made all the difference," she said ... The Reems station houses the city's ladder company and that crew only has basic life support training, according to Surprise Fire Chief Mike White. (Arrowhead Ranch Newszap, AZ)
The Aspens Sleep With the Fishes!: Oct 5, 2005
Crossing Miller: Jane Hamsher of who leaked to the New York Times (and maybe to too) ... (And if the NYT got them from theirmutualattorneys againstMiller's wishes, that might beunethical, as Hamsher notes ... That leaves 3) one party who may have had access to the letters--at least one of which was addressed to him--and who seems to despise Miller. (Slate)
Miers: Forget Souterism: Oct 5, 2005
Also, he might have added, in the possible future terms of other Bush dynasty members (i ... It all seems a bit Latin American, no ... The Democrats said they would only filibuster under extraordinary circumstances. (Slate)
Carnevale was 'soulmate,' Toronto's licensing chief says Oct 5, 2005
Flanked by her lawyer and her children, Jake, 16, and Emma, 12, Ms. Coburn read in an expressionless voice from a statement ... The allegations relate to claims that some staff hired at MLS, including a neighbour of Ms. Coburn's and former employees of an east-end supermarket, may not have the necessary qualifications to enforce city bylaws ... Ms. Coburn told reporters yesterday that the supermarket manager is a friend and that she had gone on a recent holiday with his family. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Adopted children to get citizenship sooner Oct 5, 2005
Ms. Ablonczy said that her party raised this as an issue months ago ... Ms. Ablonczy said it is very costly and inconvenient for the adoptive parents. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Physics students build launchers Oct 5, 2005
Ms. Gambill said the competition gets her students to think about the principles of physics, which they're learning in class, and hopefully stimulates interest in the subject ... Ms. Gambill said 56 students, who made up 14 teams from three classes, participated in this year's competition ... Students had one month to build their launcher, Ms. Gambill said, using whatever materials they could find or buy. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fort marks Oktoberfest with fun Oct 5, 2005
From clothing to fresh produce, there was a variety of items for sale at the flea market, a fundraiser for the Fort Gordon Service Club ... Steve Walpert, Fort Gordon's entertainment director, said the event seems to draw more people each year ... Kisha Williams took a break from her post at the 63rd Signal Battalion's family readiness group booth at the flea market to stand in line for bratwurst. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Republicans, Democrats alike conflicted over Miers nomination to Supreme Court Oct 5, 2005
"I am enthusiastic about this nomination and I know the president believes in Ms. Miers strongly, and I value his judgment," Sessions said following an hour-long meeting with the nominee ... "I am not yet confident that Ms. Miers has a proven track record." ... "It seems impossible to maintain that she was the best pick from any larger field. It seems highly unlikely that she will be the kind of justice who, in combination with Roberts, Scalia, and Thomas, will attract additional votes by the... (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Patel patients invited to submit compo claims Oct 5, 2005
New legal process: Patients of Dr Patel have until February to lodge their claims ... The Queensland Government says a special legal process is ready to decide the first compensation claims by victims of Dr Jayant Patel ... So far, 195 claims have been received. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Health)
Two models of care Oct 5, 2005
Most of today's moms-to-be have a choice between an obstretrician and a midwife ... And so, 30 weeks pregnant, Ms. Mugan switched to a midwife practice recommended by a friend ... "My care became more individualized, and my midwife took so much more time," says Ms. Mugan. (Windsor-Hights Herald, NJ)
Okemah driver escapes injury in car-truck crash Oct 5, 2005
"It was like hitting ice," Ms. Jorgensen told the Okmulgee Daily Times ... Ms. Jorgensen's car slid off the north-bound lane and crossed the center median ... Ms. Jorgensen was shocked when she saw the extent of the damage to her car. (Okmulgee Daily Times, OK)
Finding the time Oct 5, 2005
In comparison, Ms. Churchill is a local attorney and a member of city council ... "I haven't yet figured out how to work it around my schedule," Ms. Churchill said of the club's monthly meetings ... "They really are a great group of people," Ms. Churchill said. (Monroe Evening News, MI)
