Dedicated outdoor air systems: Rx for sick buildings - Innovations
Environmental Health Perspectives - October 1, 2003, by John S. Manuel
It's been 27 years since bacteria spread by a hotel air-conditioning system sickened 221 people and killed 34 at an American Legion convention in Philadelphia, sounding a wake-up call to the American public about the link between indoor air quality and human health. Since... (Read More)
The increase in serum soluble ST2 protein upon acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - clinical investigations
Chest - October 1, 2003, by Shunji Tajima,
Katsuhisa Oshikawa,
Shin-ichi Tominaga,
Yukihiko Sugiyama
Background: The human ST2 gene can he specifically induced by growth stimulation in fibroblastic cells, and the soluble ST2 protein (ST2) is expressed preferentially in T-helper type 2 (Th2) cells. Furthermore, ST2 is induced by proinflammatory stimuli such as tumor necro... (Read More)
Announcements
Federal Reserve Bulletin - October 1, 2003
FEDERAL OPEN MARKET COMMITTEE STATEMENT
The Federal Open Market Committee decided on September 16, 2003, to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 1 percent.
The Committee continues to believe that an accommodative stance of monetary policy, coupled with robust... (Read More)
Still Looking for Even Trade - Washington Diary - international trade
Insight on the News - September 30, 2003, by Jennifer G. Hickey
Byline: Jennifer G. Hickey, INSIGHT
If only the United States were a little bit more accommodating in negotiations with European allies. If only the administration of President George W. Bush were less unilateralist, more internationalist, all would be well in the world... (Read More)
Daniel S. Fortin Joins CNA as Senior Vice President of Specialty Lines Open Brokerage Unit
Business Wire - September 30, 2003
Business Editors
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 2003
Today, CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE:CNA) announced that Daniel S. Fortin has joined CNA insurance companies as senior vice president of the Specialty Lines Open Brokerage Unit within its property and casualt... (Read More)
Shark, shmark: a guide to assessing risk - air pollution in homes
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - September 16, 2003, by Tom Guarisco
Industrial pollution scares people, but air pollution in your own home is up to 50 times worse.
Irradiated food and cell phone radiation pose no known risk to humans, but thousands die needlessly every year because they don't use sunscreen.
With sensational TV news fo... (Read More)
A.M. Best Assigns Rating to W.R. Berkley's Senior Notes
Business Wire - September 10, 2003
Business Editors
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2003
A.M. Best Co. has assigned a "bbb" senior debt rating to W.R. Berkley Corporation's (Greenwich, CT) (NYSE: BER) $150 million 5.125% senior notes maturing in 2010. The notes are being issued under the comp... (Read More)
The indispensable man: David Rehr's NBWA has become the industry's first, and best, line of defense - National Beer Wholesalers' Association
Modern Brewery Age - September 8, 2003
David Rehr is part of the wave of young conservatives who have made Washington D.C. their own. With his finger on the zeitgeist and friends on the Hill, there is probably no better person to represent the interests of the beer business in the capitol. With single-minded f... (Read More)
S&P: Global Reinsurance: Calmer Waters Ahead?
Business Wire - September 8, 2003
Business Editors
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2003
Standard & Poor's--Although rating downgrades in the global reinsurance market over the past few years reflect the market's failure to establish a sustainable level of profitability, the outlook for ratings on th... (Read More)
What's the problem here? - Letters - Letter to the Editor
Science News - September 6, 2003
Since most pleural abnormalities don't actually interfere with lung function," the statement that dangerous asbestos exposures extended beyond the workplace in Libby, Mont., must be considered an opinion or assumption, not something confirmed by scientific studies ("More ... (Read More)
Milberg Weiss Files Class Action Suit Against ALSTOM S.A
Business Wire - September 2, 2003
Business Editors/Financial Analysts
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 2, 2003
Milberg Weiss (http://www.milberg.com/cases/alston/) today announced that a class action has been commenced, on behalf of an institutional investor, in the United States District Court for t... (Read More)
Mold spreads: suits over health effects from mold increase corporate exposure, especially singe coverage is scarce - Spotlight: insurance
CFO, Magazine for Senior Financial Executives - September 1, 2003, by Roy Harris
ONCE UPON A TIME, mold was a problem at work only if you avoided cleaning the office refrigerator for too long. Lately, though, it's becoming the hottest topic in property/casualty insurance, as lawsuits claiming health-related damages from toxic mold spread from residenc... (Read More)
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