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Nano-morals
Today, Salvi and Kimbrell ponder nanotechnology's broader implications for society. Previously, they defined the scope of nanotechnology, discussed its potential drawbacks, predicted its future and weighed government oversight of research and business....Tags: Engineering, Conservation, Weather, Science, Science and Technology
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West capsules
1. KANSAS LOCATION: Lawrence. ENROLLMENT: 29,624 HOW THEY GOT HERE: Won Big 12 tournament. RECORD: 30-4. RPI: 11th. RECORD VS. FIELD: 5-3. NCAA HISTORY: This is 36th appearance, and 18th in a row. The Jayhawks won it all in 1952 and 1988; they also...Tags: Basketball, FAMU, Pulitzer Prize Awards, Duke Blue Devils, Florida Panthers
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Passengers and airlines under pressure
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersThe nation's air travelers may be wondering whether last week's three airline shutdowns signal more trouble ahead. But a bigger concern this spring may be the likelihood of more flight delays, jammed planes and even higher ticket prices. With rising fuel...Tags: Mesa Air Group Incorporated, Business Trips, American Airlines, Inc., Continental Airlines, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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411 from BoA on ARM SNAFU
Liam McGee, president of global consumer and small business banking at Bank of America Corp., visited the editorial board Tuesday, to discuss the bank's approach to mortgages and other consumer products. Bank of America, along with Citigroup Inc. and JP...Tags: Mortgages, Laws, Companies and Corporations, Business Opportunities, Banking
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East capsules
1. NORTH CAROLINA LOCATION: Chapel Hill. ENROLLMENT: 26,878 HOW THEY GOT HERE: Won ACC tourney. RECORD: 28-6. RPI: 2nd. RECORD VS. FIELD: 12-5. NCAA HISTORY: This is 39th appearance, and fourth in a row. UNC won it all in 1957, '82, '93 and 2005, and...Tags: Charles Thomas, Basketball, Football, Vince Gill, Students
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Drug Trials With a Dose of Doubt
Times Staff WriterOn Jan. 10, 2001, pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. gathered its forces in a hotel conference room here with a clear-cut mission: Win a favorable vote for a new antifungal drug from a federal advisory committee -- a victory that would position the...Tags: Venezuela, Medical Services, Oncology, Standards, Elections
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Toying with children's safety
The 213-piece Imaginarium coloring set sold at Toys R Us includes felt pens, crayons, oil pastel markers, watercolors, a mixing palette, a brush, a ruler, a pencil and a pencil sharpener. And lead -- possibly enough to permanently disable a kid. The...Tags: Standards, Science and Technology, Baby Products, Environmental Issues, Toy Industry
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question: Which party selects the escrow company? Answer: The buyer or the buyer's real estate agent usually chooses the escrow company. The seller can agree to the buyer's selection or counter with another choice. Although the seller generally...Tags: Insurance, Documentary (genre), Real Estate Buyers, Justice System, Realty
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Getting Help: A Resource List
Times Staff WriterIf you're interested in finding a financial advisor but aren't sure where or how to begin, here are some resources that can help. For starters, many people ask friends or family for referrals of advisors. That isn't a bad idea, but just because a...Tags: Personal Finance, Financial Planning, Corporate Crime, Financial and Business Services, Securities
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Elder fraud: Seniors who are depressed, feeling isolated most at risk
New efforts are underway to combat what aging experts say has become one of the top threats facing elders: losing their savings to con artists and financial predators. Gerontologists at a Detroit university have created, for the first time, a...
Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Justice System, Lawyers, Politics, Finance
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NRC launches special inspection of NC nuclear plant shut down after cracking discovered
AP Business WriterRALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal regulators said Wednesday that they are conducting a special inspection of a nuclear power plant outside North Carolina's capital city that was forced to shut down last week after operators discovered corrosion and...Tags: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Progress Energy Incorporated, Nuclear Power, Raleigh, Wake County
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Gov. Tom Corbett postpones legislative vote on controversial Common Core education standards
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Corbett decided Monday to postpone seeking final legislative and regulatory approval for new education standards that are facing mounting criticism across the political and ideological spectrums. The delay may give lawmakers a...Tags: Regional Authority, Tom Corbett, Justice System, Dominic Pileggi, Politics
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