State money funds cleanup Oct 5, 2005
"Any old abandoned gas station or dry cleaner can qualify as a brownfield site," said Tim Sweeney, director of Environmental Advocates' regulatory watch program. To contact reporter Richard Roth, e-mail rroth@indenews. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Its time to derail Oct 5, 2005
A rating of medium cost effectiveness is needed to qualify; under the old guidelines, the standard was medium-low. . (The Daily Tarheel, NC)
Creaky Joints Sideline Fonda Oct 5, 2005
Book 16 passengers or more, and you may qualify for a complimentary cabin. www. (E! Online)
Bankruptcy filings jump Oct 5, 2005
5 and 10 percent of filers no longer will qualify for Chapter 7s based on income. Clients already had to show they couldn't repay debts to qualify to erase them, Brechner said ... And because lawyers will have more work to do to ensure a filer's income is below the state median to qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, legal fees are expected to go up by $500 or more. (AZCentral -- Business)
Judge continues hearing on rancid home Oct 5, 2005
Pocono Record Writer. Paradise Township doesn't want to see one of its residents -- an elderly, indigent, diabetic woman -- get fined or go to jail because she's unable to clean her house of garbage, mold, cat waste and dead cats. (Pocono Record, PA)
Being a genius never comes easy Oct 5, 2005
Professor Marshall and Dr Warren qualify on both scores. The dedicated researchers have both demonstrated a superhuman capacity for perseverance and a capacity to risk real harm to themselves in their determination to prove the validity of their scientific theory. (Daily Telegraph)
States chase biotech bucks Oct 5, 2005
"Biotechnology is the latest 'It Girl,' '' said Rob DeRocker, executive vice president of , a New York City-based firm. This girl, however, won't go out with just anybody. She wants someone with leading-edge medical research institutions and deep pockets of venture capital. Only a few places in America, led by California and Massachusetts, now qualify. That hasn't stopped states such as Colorado, Arizona and Florida from knocking on her door. Colorado, however hasn't invested as much money as... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Questions and answers about Medicare Plan D Oct 5, 2005
If you opt to stick with your original Medigap policy, and later decide to drop it and participate in Part D, you will pay a higher Part D premium and you are not guaranteed to qualify for a Medigap policy without drug coverage. Q. I have too much in the way of assets to qualify for the Federal Part D, but not enough extra income to pay these Part D plans with the $250 and donut hole, etc. (Chicago Sun-Times)
New External Research Studies Indicate Strong Correlation of TriPath Imaging's ProEx C Biomarkers with Biopsy Evidence of High Grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN2+) Oct 5, 2005
"TriPath Imaging, Inc., headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, develops, manufactures, markets and sells innovative solutions to improve the clinical management of cancer, including detection, diagnosis, staging and treatment. TriPath Oncology, a wholly owned subsidiary of TriPath Imaging, develops molecular diagnostic products for malignant melanoma and cancers of the cervix, breast, ovary and prostate. For more information on TriPath Imaging please visit our web site at .Investors are... (Yahoo Finance -- Scientific & Technical Instr.)
IRIS Receives Order from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for Instrumentation in 17 Facilities Oct 5, 2005
" The order from the South Central Healthcare Network VISN 16 consists of six iQ200 Systems, the Company's flagship product platform, plus nine standalone AX-4280 automated urine chemistry analyzers and eight AJ-4270 semi-automated urine chemistry analyzers for nine VA medical centers and eight outpatient clinics serving veterans in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and parts of Texas, Missouri, Alabama and Florida. As a result of the recent hurricanes in this region, IRIS has... (Yahoo Finance -- Scientific & Technical Instr.)
Dietary allowance comes with a snag Oct 5, 2005
Under the planned changes, doctors will have to indicate the specific medical condition of an applicant in order for the applicant to qualify for the allowance. "We can not have physicians in a position, as we're hearing and as doctors are telling us, to feel intimidated or threatened in any way to sign forms if in fact these people do not meet those medical conditions," Pupatello said. (London Free Press)
Weigh medical needs as well as cost when considering high-deductible health plan Oct 5, 2005
Or if you have a chronic illness, ask about disease-management programs, which often qualify you to receive extra funding in your reimbursement or savings account. Finally, see whether the insurance provider makes cost information available. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
George Best Improves in London Hospital, May Leave Intensive Care Tomorrow Oct 5, 2005
Although he never played in a World Cup, as Northern Ireland didn't qualify, Best recounted how Brazilian star Pele rated him the top player ever. That's good enough for me,'' Best said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Medicare's drug benefit explained Oct 5, 2005
You can't just blow it off," said David Grant, director of health policy for Senior Action Network in San Francisco. Here are some questions Medicare recipients are asking as they wade through their options: Q: Will the new drug plan save me money? A: That depends on your situation, including how many prescriptions you fill, your income level and what kind of drug coverage you already have. If you are low income, on straight Medicare and do not have any drug coverage, Part D could be a good deal... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Copan readying new storage Revolutions Oct 5, 2005
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The reality of mass murder chills to the bone Oct 5, 2005
Doesn't this qualify as a "national pride" event every bit as much as a sporting success. Naomi Roseth Mosman. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Davis: I'm still the frontrunner Oct 5, 2005
"The number of MPs hasn't changed in the last two days. The point about the 66 is that one more will qualify for the final round," he said. He said the "real battle" going on at the conference was now between the other leadership contenders for the second place in the final ballot of the entire party membership. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Pawlenty Tries New Tactic To Organize Fall Session Oct 5, 2005
Jeff Johnson, R-Plymouth, said none of the issues qualify as an emergency. "I do not think there's an appetite in Minnesota to have another special session, even if it's only two or three days long," he said. (WCCO.com, MN)
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Safety net should catch poorest kids Oct 5, 2005
One, for instance, would stop making applicants provide redundant evidence of incomes, as long as they qualify for other federal entitlement programs, like food stamps and the school lunch program, that have the same qualification thresholds. As one advocate put it, how easy would middle-class folks find it if they had to stand in line to reapply for employer-sponsored health care coverage four times a year. (North County Times)
County will soon open the doors of the Bullhook Clinic Oct 5, 2005
People with limited health insurance might also qualify for help from the clinic, Smith said ... The health department also hopes to qualify for another U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration grant, one that would pay for a community health center and bring more direct health services to the clinic and almost double its funding. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Leafs like underdog character Oct 5, 2005
The likeliest outcome of this season will see the Leafs fighting like mad just to qualify for post-season play and then, if that is accomplished, perhaps winning a round over a favoured opponent. To overachieve making the playoffs with room to spare and winning two rounds will require this Leaf team to do two things. (Toronto Star -- Sports)
'Medicaid burden' worries county Oct 5, 2005
The purpose of Health Choice was to provide health insurance to children 19 and under whose parents did not qualify for Medicaid but could not afford health insurance. The plan, NC Health Choice for Children, "is the same as coverage provided for the children of state employees and teachers, plus vision, hearing and dental benefits," according to the program Web site. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
