Archive for April 11th, 2008

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Two soccer moms in a new book poke fun at their culture. (Orange County Register)

Two soccer moms write a spicy and fictional account of – what else? – O.C. soccer moms

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Pressured, med firms to disclose grant info (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)

A congressional investigation found some educational grants by drug and device firms may have been used to bolster their sales.

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For GE, the world is not enough (CNN Money)

So much for a weak dollar and stronger global economy helping to lift results for large multinational companies like General Electric.

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Man found unconscious in sauna (Mississauga News)

A man found who was unconscious in the sauna at Huron Park Community Centre this morning has been rushed to hospital and is fighting for his life. The man was taken to Trillium Health Centre after emergency personnel used defibrillators in an attempt to revive him.

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Guidant suit granted class-action status in Canada (Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal)

A suit against Guidant Corp. has been granted class-action status. (BSX)

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Need Defense? Think Medical Supplies (TheStreet.com)

Companies such as C.R. Bard and Becton Dickinson might not be the most glamorous names, but their slow and steady performances may win the race.

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Federal grant sought for communications (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

LUNENBURG - The town is applying for a $111,400 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to replace communications equipment.

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Borough officials get first aid training (Daily Local News)

KENNETT SQUARE — Borough residents can feel a little safer as they go about their local business now that 15 or so of the local employees have been trained in first aid, CPR and the use of defibrillators.

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Missoula Rural Fire District to ask for $1.5 million boost (Missoulian)

As Missoula County grows and its population ages, the demand for higher-level medical care increases. Missoula Rural Fire District is in need of upgraded equipment and additional staff to serve the growing population in Missoula’s urban fringe, MRFD Assistant Chief Bill Colwell said Thursday.

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Regional Report / Apogee Enterprises shares soar on profit, sales forecast (Pioneer Press)

Apogee Enterprises’ stock on Thursday saw its biggest gain since April 2001, advancing 18 percent and closing up $3 at $19.84. The Bloomington-based maker of glass products late Wednesday said full-year profit and sales will beat analysts’ estimates. Per share profit from continuing operations will rise to a range of $1.82 to $1.94 in the [...]