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Bill Davis: US News
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State closes pyschiatric hospital (New York) (Apr 30 2004 19:56 GMT) - Newsday story - "A 107-bed psychiatric hospital closed Friday after being cited by state regulators for numerous deficiencies. The state on Monday ordered Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital to surrender its operating certificate by Friday or face its revocation. The closing left 226 employees without jobs. .." |
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State closes pyschiatric hospital (New York) (Apr 30 2004 19:56 GMT) - Newsday story - "A 107-bed psychiatric hospital closed Friday after being cited by state regulators for numerous deficiencies. The state on Monday ordered Four Winds Psychiatric Hospital to surrender its operating certificate by Friday or face its revocation. The closing left 226 employees without jobs. .." |
The Daily Herald
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Nation biz briefs D8 (Apr 30 2004 19:56 GMT) - Lea Fastow strikes plea deal; trial avertedHOUSTON (AP) -- The wife of former Enron Corp. finance chief Andrew Fastow has a new proposed plea deal, and she won't spend more than a year in prison.Federal prosecutors on Thursday wiped out a previous indictment charging Lea Fastow with six felonies -- four counts of filing false tax forms and two counts of conspiracy -- |
The Daily Herald
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Questar profits flourish 18 percent (Apr 30 2004 19:56 GMT) - Higher natural gas prices and increased production by its gas exploration unit helped lift Questar Corp.'s first-quarter net profits by 18 percent from a year ago.The Salt Lake City-based integrated oil and gas company reported net income of $76.1 million, or 89 cents a share for the first quarter that ended March 31, up from $64. |
The Daily Herald
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Stocks take another tumble after the latest GDP reading (Apr 30 2004 19:56 GMT) - NEW YORK -- Stocks took a late afternoon tumble Thursday after a lower-than-expected gross domestic product figure failed to ease investor fears about interest rates. The Dow Jones industrials fell 70 points, giving them a two-day drop of more than 200, and all three major indexes fell to their lowest levels in more than a month. |
The Daily Herald
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Writethru (Apr 30 2004 19:56 GMT) - Solid economic growth rate at start of the yearJeannine AversaThe Associated PressWASHINGTON -- The economy started out the year solidly, growing at an annual rate of 4.2 percent in the first quarter in a performance that suggests the recovery has staying power. |
The Daily Herald
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Google files long-awaited IPO plans (Apr 30 2004 19:56 GMT) - SAN FRANCISCO -- Internet search engine leader Google Inc. filed its long-awaited IPO plans Thursday, thumbing its nose at Wall Street's traditions even as the company prepares to cash in on its meteoric success.Without specifying a price per share, Google said it hopes to raise $2. |
The Daily Herald
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business briefs (Apr 30 2004 19:56 GMT) - Technology18 companies vying for Stoel Rives' Utah Innovation award -- The business law firm of Stoel Rives LLP and Wasatch Digital iQ magazine named 18 Utah finalists and their high-tech inventions for its annual Utah Innovation awards. Utah County finalists include Property Solutions International Inc. |
The Daily Herald
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SERVE TO LEARN (Apr 30 2004 19:56 GMT) - Several months ago in this column, I wrote about the possibilities of finding summer employment for the young people of the community. There are some terrific opportunities to enhance work-related educational experiences and get a sense of what a young person may wish to do or not to do in life. |
Norlos.com
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McCain and coffins (Apr 30 2004 19:56 GMT) - Every night, at the end of Nightline, Ted Koppel mentions how many U.S. soldiers died during the day and then the total number of U.S. deaths. |
Longevity Meme News and Commentary
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New Brain Cells From Bone Marrow? (Apr 30 2004 19:55 GMT) - An article from Science Blog describes progress made in producing brain stem cells from adult bone marrow stem cells. In theory, these cells could be implanted in the brain to regenerate damage caused by neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's or Alzheimer's. Taking stem cells from a patient, making them turn into a certain type of precursor cell, and then returning the cells into a damaged area of the body is a technique currently showing promise for heart disease. We're a long way from human trials in this case, however. Researchers must first test this process in animal subjects - to establish whether or not it works, and find the best way to introduce stem cells into the brain. |
Bill Davis: US News
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Minnesotan Honored with Prestigious Mental Health Award (Apr 30 2004 19:55 GMT) - PR Newswire story at Yahoo - "After more than 30 years of work as a relentless mental health advocate, Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health and Mental Health Association of Minnesota member, Bill Conley is recognized as the 2004 Welcome Back Award honoree for his efforts toward destigmatization of depression. ... Always interested in the mechanics of things, including those of society, its politics and solutions, Mr. Conley has puzzled over legislation that marginalizes people with depression and other mental illnesses. He began his work after answering an employment advertisement for a lobbyist and has been eradicating unfair policy ever since. |
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Minnesotan Honored with Prestigious Mental Health Award (Apr 30 2004 19:55 GMT) - PR Newswire story at Yahoo - "After more than 30 years of work as a relentless mental health advocate, Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health and Mental Health Association of Minnesota member, Bill Conley is recognized as the 2004 Welcome Back Award honoree for his efforts toward destigmatization of depression. ... Always interested in the mechanics of things, including those of society, its politics and solutions, Mr. Conley has puzzled over legislation that marginalizes people with depression and other mental illnesses. He began his work after answering an employment advertisement for a lobbyist and has been eradicating unfair policy ever since. |
Bill Davis: Executive Edition
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Minnesotan Honored with Prestigious Mental Health Award (Apr 30 2004 19:55 GMT) - PR Newswire story at Yahoo - "After more than 30 years of work as a relentless mental health advocate, Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health and Mental Health Association of Minnesota member, Bill Conley is recognized as the 2004 Welcome Back Award honoree for his efforts toward destigmatization of depression. ... Always interested in the mechanics of things, including those of society, its politics and solutions, Mr. Conley has puzzled over legislation that marginalizes people with depression and other mental illnesses. He began his work after answering an employment advertisement for a lobbyist and has been eradicating unfair policy ever since. |
Little Green Footballs
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Dark Ages Spreading in Nigeria (Apr 30 2004 19:55 GMT) - The governor of Zamfara State in Nigeria has ordered the demolition of all churches in the state, in accordance with Islamic shari'a law. (Hat tip: jrwalker.) Governor Ahmed Sani of Zamfara State, has ordered the demolition of all churches in the state, as he launched the second phase ... |
Broadbandreports
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G-mail Invites on Ebay (Apr 30 2004 19:55 GMT) - 42 testers auctioning off beta slots. Google G-mail invites are such hot properties this week, they've apparently started popping up on Ebay, reports CNET. Although GMail is currently still in Beta, participants can send one invite to the user of their choice. Instead, some 42 testers .. |
Heli's Heaven and Hell Radio
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SECURITY CAN BE DANGEROUS (Apr 30 2004 19:54 GMT) - Telegraph: "An accountant claims that he was kept for more than 24 hours in 'leg chains' and denied food and water after flying into New York's JFK airport with his wife." There seem to be lots of sadists working for 'security' services in the US. |
Lost-in-Anywhere [Moai]
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Oldies (Apr 30 2004 19:54 GMT) - J'aime faire découvrir aux gens que je côtoie les choses que j'aime, et j'aime aussi montrer aux gens que partir en voyage avec de gros préjugés dans les valises, c'est mauvais pour le dos. Je suis un garçon, je n'aime pas le foot, je n'aime pas les voitures, je ne ... |
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