Faculty receive endowed chairs; first Neubauer fellows join the faculty Oct 3, 2008
While at the CEA, Kroszner led an initiative to improve the quality of government statistics and enhance the protection of confidential data reported to the government, resulting in the Confidential Information Protection and Statistical Efficiency Act of 2002. A prolific researcher, Kroszner has published more than 60 articles in academic journals, books and various periodicals, and has written a book and edited another. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Democratic National Committee: Renowned Expert on Costs of Iraq War to Hold McCain Accountable for "More of the Same" Spending in Iraq at Expense of Priorities at Home Sep 24, 2008
(Logo: ) In addition to his groundbreaking book on the costs of the Iraq War, Dr. Stiglitz was a member of the Council of Economic Advisers from 1993-95, during the Clinton Administration, and served as CEA chairman from 1995-97. He then became Chief Economist and Senior Vice-President of the World Bank from 1997-2000. (PR Newswire)
Motivational speaker shares her story during KAH Health Symposium Sep 18, 2008
Cea Cohen Elliott of Ohio demonstrates how she planned to lie on her side to demonstrate kick-boxing in a swimming pool for a class she was scheduled to lead shortly after surgery ... Motivational speaker Cea Cohen Elliott deftly blended elements of laughter into the realities of life, sharing her own story as an illustration of the power of prayer, humor and healing ... Cea, who as a child once thought about being a nun, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis as an adult, and later, cancer. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Lazear Talks Fannie, Freddie, and Change for 2009 Sep 17, 2008
Ed Lazear is the Chairman of the President s Council of Economic Advisors (CEA). He is a Professor of Economics and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution (Stanford University), now on leave. (Human Events Online)
Colon Cancer Treatments Need Improvements Sep 10, 2008
Most -- 92 percent -- saw their physicians for follow-up visits, and 74 percent were tested for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), but less than half underwent follow-up colonoscopy, according to the study. The study didn't look at the reasons behind the lack of follow-up, so it's not clear whether doctors aren't recommending the appropriate follow-up or if patients are choosing not get the recommended follow-up care. (U.S. News & World Report)
Many colorectal cancer survivors do not receive recommended follow-up care Sep 8, 2008
The study investigators considered the screening guidelines to be fulfilled if a patient received two or more office visits per year, two or more carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tests per year, and at least one colonoscopy within three years. Overall, six in ten (60. (EurekAlert!)
Previstage(TM) GCC Colorectal cancer staging test featured in Expert Reviews article Sep 4, 2008
" Following on the work of Dr. Waldman, DiagnoCure developed the Previstage(TM) GCC Colorectal Cancer Staging Test at its U.S. CLIA-approved clinical laboratory. The GCC test was optimized to improve the processing of lymph node specimens and the test has shown very high analytical accuracy in detecting GCC levels consistent with the presence of occult metastases in the lymph nodes. "Dr. Waldman's studies support the value of Previstage(TM) GCC, developed by DiagnoCure. (Canada Newswire)
Used Gadgets Might Be Answer Sep 3, 2008
The CEA found that one in four consumers recycled a consumer electronic product in 2007 ... The CEA offers a site to help consumers learn about recycling and find drop-off locations in their communities at ... Though seven in 10 consumers told the CEA in a recent survey that they'd like to recycle electronics, 42 percent of people who got rid of a TV last year said they opted for the trash. (KIRO TV, WA)
ATS reports first quarter fiscal 2009 results Aug 13, 2008
2 million of costs related to the ongoing investment in the PV Alliance, a joint venture involving Photowatt France, EDF EnR Reparties, (a partially owned subsidiary of Electricit; de France), and CEA Valorisation, which is intended to increase solar cell efficiency. In the first quarter of fiscal 2009, Photowatt France supplemented its internal ingot and wafer production with increased externally purchased polysilicon wafers and cells to balance production. (Canada Newswire)
Could Metals Help Treat Cancer? Jul 31, 2008
These results have just been published in the journal Chemistry and Biology by chemists from the Institut de chimie mol;culaire (CNRS / UPMC) and biologists from the Institut de recherche en technologies et sciences pour le vivant (iRTSV, CEA de Grenoble / CNRS / Inserm. . (Science Daily)
Bull Announces its Results for the First Six Months of 2008 Jul 30, 2008
The French Atomic Energy Authority (CEA) and Bull have signed a collaboration contract to design and build Tera 100, the future supercomputer to support the French nuclear weapons Simulation Program. This long-term project will consist of two phases: a significant upfront investment in R for the development of the new Tera 100 supercomputer and the acquisition by the CEA of this first Petaflop-scale system to be designed in Europe ... World records broken The French Atomic Energy Authority (the... (PR Newswire)
East Coast Gas Rush? Jul 30, 2008
The Citizen's Energy Alliance (CEA) of Spencer will hold its third meeting at 7 pm on Wednesday, July 30 at the Spencer Grange. Lisa Ann Wright, a resident of Cayuga Heights, plans to attend this meeting, but she is also wondering when public information sessions will be held in Ithaca to discuss the potential impact of natural gas drilling on the community. (Ithaca Times, NY)
Metallic molecules play role in curing cancer Jul 28, 2008
These results have just been published in the journal Chemistry and Biology by chemists from the Institut de chimie molculaire (CNRS/UPMC) and biologists from the Institut de recherche en technologies et sciences pour le vivant (iRTSV, CEA de Grenoble/CNRS/Inserm). Phosphorylation enzymes called protein kinases can attach a phosphate group to proteins that may be inactive enzymes. (Xinhuanet, China)
Plasma DNA level is a reliable marker of recurrent esophageal cancer, study finds Jul 26, 2008
Although carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and plasma DNA are known to be elevated in patients with esophageal cancer and are higher in patients with metastatic disease, the sensitivity and specificity of these markers in the diagnosis of recurrent cancer has not been compared ... Plasma DNA was measured in 45 patients with esophageal cancer and 44 healthy volunteers; serum CEA was measured in 31 patients ... Plasma DNA was found to be more sensitive than CEA for detecting cancer that cannot be... (EurekAlert!)
EXCERPT: Peel into 'Apples & Oranges' Jul 22, 2008
He is now a student of the CRP test, which measures inflammation and must read 3 or less; the CEA; the glutathione test, which is a barometer of the liver; a new one, the CA 19-9, with its Geiger counter to monitor the pancreas; the prothrombin, which tells you about clotting; the remnant lipo test, IDL plus VLDL3. My CEA is going nuts, he says. (USA Today -- Life)
Elder Affairs receives $1000 grant for gas Jul 16, 2008
From left to right, Trudy Salerno, CEA Administrative Assistant/ Program Coordinator; Mike Buckley, Town of Cohasset Finance Director; Linda Elworthy, Director of Cohasset Elder Affairs; Colleen Kissell, Marketing Director of Golden Living Center of Cohasset; Bob Rego, Executive Director of Golden Living Cohasset; Carol Barrett, CEA Outreach Coordinator; Martha Horsefield, CEA Coordinator of Volunteer Services ... The Golden Living Center of Cohasset presented the CEA staff with a $1000 grant to... (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Gene therapy opens new frontier in fight against Huntington's Jul 15, 2008
Scientists at the Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Molecular Imaging Research Centre, part of France's Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), said they were experimenting with a modified virus to deliver a corrective gene into brain cells that boosts a natural shield against huntingtin's effects. The neuroprotective molecule is called ciliary neurotrophic factor, or CNTF.. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
HEALTH NOTES / Senior Center has outgrown its space Jun 13, 2008
Through the statewide elder network, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs provides services locally via the Cohasset Elder Affairs (CEA) office at the Community Center at 3 North Main St. This network reaches out to elders in need of homecare and caregiver support, nutrition programs, protective services, health and wellness services, housing options, health information, counseling and a host of other services. With two full-time staffers and three part-time staffers, the CEA manages 156... (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
CEA returns with its 2nd Annual Business Case Competition for the Muslim community May 24, 2008
TORONTO, May 24 /CNW/ - Crescent Entrepreneurial Association (CEA) is holding its 2nd Annual Business Case Competition for Muslims in Canada ... "Last year's CEA Business Case Competition was a resounding success" said Aazar Zafar, chairman of CEA. "There is a lot of untapped potential and creative talent within our community. We hope this initiative will channel and focus some of this talent. In the long-term, we believe that this entrepreneurial spirit will enable our community to contribute... (Canada Newswire)
Are 'Green' Tech Companies Hypocrites? Apr 23, 2008
Though some companies are legitimately criticized for pretending to embrace environmentally responsible behavior, she says, some well-intentioned companies end up being unfairly labeled as "greenwashers"--eco-phonies who conceal environmentally unfriendly practices beneath a veneer of Earth-friendly rhetoric ... "Sure, some of our members are guilty of greenwashing," says Jennifer Boone Bemisderfer, spokesperson for the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), a trade association representing... (ABC News -- Business)
Immunotherapy: Enlisting The Immune System To Fight Cancer Apr 19, 2008
In this trial, the researchers gave patients an intravenous dose of MFECP1, a recombinant fusion protein consisting of a fragment of an antibody raised against the substance carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), which is produced by the cancer, and carboxypeptidase. G2 (CPG2), an enzyme that activates a prodrug. (Science Daily)
More notes on home theater Apr 11, 2008
This morning the CEA is unveiling a secret weapon to get the word out: Brady Bunch matriarch Carol Brady, aka actress Florence Henderson. Beginning in early May, the 74-year-old Henderson will be hosting a Convert Your Mom satellite media tour. (USA Today -- Tech)
Over 70 Digital Living Experts to Speak at CONNECTIONS(TM) Apr 9, 2008
DALLAS, April 8, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates and CEA today announced the preliminary lineup of executives speaking at CONNECTIONS(TM): The Digital Living Conference & Showcase ... Produced in partnership with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), CONNECTIONS(TM) hosts nearly 1,000 executives developing advanced products and services for consumers. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Digital Television Transition Focus of Day Two at CEA Washington Forum Apr 5, 2008
Source: Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) ... --(BUSINESS WIRE)--The upcoming transition to digital television (DTV) and the DTV converter box coupon program were the key topics during the final day of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Washington Forum ... A two-day event focused on technology policy and business issues, the CEA Washington Forum concluded yesterday at the JW Marriot in Washington, DC.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Carolina Eye Founder Dr. Gale Martin Dies Mar 19, 2008
Dr. Robert Gale Martin, the founder of Carolina Eye Associates (CEA) and a world-renowned ophthalmologist, died Tuesday at his home in Southern Pines ... "Gale believed in the finest technology available for his patients, and early in his career [when he was operating at Moore Regional Hospital] you could see him driving his new equipment to and from the hospital in his Volkswagen bug," said Dr. Gregory J. Mincey, a friend and colleague at CEA.. (The Pilot Newspaper)
New Techniques For Detecting Harmful Blood Clots, Air Bubbles In Arteries Developed Feb 24, 2008
23, 2008) New techniques for detecting emboli (harmful blood clots/air bubbles in arteries) developed at the University of Leicester have played a major role in dramatically reducing stroke rates after carotid endarterectomy. This is an operation designed to remove narrowings in the main arteries supplying the brain before they can cause a stroke. (Science Daily)
CEA Boss On DTV Switch: Stay Calm Feb 20, 2008
According to CEA, about half of all U.S. homes already have DTV sets. But it s not clear how many broadcast-only homes have DTV receivers. (Multichannel News)
CEA Offers Students New Study Abroad Options in Health Care, International Business and Economics Feb 20, 2008
Tempe, Arizona (PRWEB) February 20, 2008 -- Heightened student interest to in Spain, Costa Rica, Germany and Africa has led CEA, the leading global marketplace for quality study abroad programs for university and college students in the U.S. and Canada, to expand its program offerings ... "As the world continues to shrink, we have experienced a heightened demand for programs dedicated to a wide variety of subjects with an international focus. It's no longer only about language and culture... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Medical Ministry Establishes Endowment Honoring Martin Feb 20, 2008
Carolina Eye Associates (CEA) has announced that an endowment has been established in honor of Dr. Robert Gale Martin, a world-renowned ophthalmologist in the field of cataract and refractive surgery and the founder of CEA. ... CEA is one of the largest eye centers in the Southeast with their doctors training hundreds of other doctors throughout the world ... CEA has centers in Albemarle, Fayetteville, Laurinburg, Pine-hurst/Southern Pines, Sanford in North Carolina, and Cheraw, S.C.. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Martin Receives Prestigious Award Feb 20, 2008
He is a world-renowned ophthalmologist in the field of cataract and refractive surgery and the founder of Carolina Eye Associates (CEA) in Pinehurst. Martin, who was heading out of town, was surprised when notified of the award by phone by longtime friend Dr. Kirby Kilpatrick. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Lawmakers unsure of Rell's plan to limit property taxes Feb 8, 2008
CEA Executive Director John Yrchik said that the binding arbitration law works well and changes would promote instability in contract negotiations. The CEA also said that municipal tax limits would cause "increases in class size, program elimination, and service cuts" in schools. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
School district, unions swap proposals Feb 6, 2008
The teacher's union has more than 1,100 members; CEA has 625 ... Katherine Gardner, labor relations supervisor for the district, said that since MSEA and CEA employees receive annual step increases of 4 and approximately 5 percent respectively on the current pay scale, the total raise would be 5 ... Both MSEA and CEA want annual pay increases tied to the Consumer Price Index, set each February by the state of Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
HD Communications Corp. In-Wall 802.11B/G Wireless WiFi Access Point Selected as One of the Top Wireless Products By CEA Feb 4, 2008
11B/G Wireless WiFi Access Point Selected as One of the Top Wireless Products By CEA ... Each year the CEA reviews products in selected categories and nominates four finalist in each category. (BusinessWire)
Vascular surgeons ask, what's next for carotid artery stenting? Jan 17, 2008
Philadelphia, PA, January 16, 2008 A procedure called carotid artery stenting (CAS) has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative to surgery, called carotid endarterectomy (CEA), for patients with dangerous narrowing of the arteries supplying blood to the brain ... "Currently, the choice of CEA versus CAS in individual patients is based more on individual practitioner experience than on clear evidence-derived guidelines," according to the new article by Drs ... Recently, several randomized... (EurekAlert!)
New Content Platforms and Electronic Advances in the Auto Market Hot Topics for Day Two of the 2008 International CES Jan 10, 2008
Source: Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) ... Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), the 2008 International CES, the worlds largest tradeshow for consumer technology, runs through Thursday in Las Vegas, Nevada ... Tuesday mornings Industry Insider program featured Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Kevin Martin, who joined CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro for a one-on-one conversation about broadband deployment in the U.S., net neutrality, two-way... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
American Global Competitiveness Depends On Free-Trade Accords Jan 9, 2008
CEA projects sales will top $171 billion in 2008, up 6% over 2007 ... A new CEA study finds that 69% of Americans agree trading with other countries is good for the U.S. economy, which produced more in 2007 than it ever has at any point in its 200-plus year history. (Investors Business Daily)
FCC chief promises CES a digital America, and higher cable bills Jan 9, 2008
LAS VEGAS -- Confronted " gently " by Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) president Gary Shapiro Tuesday on two key issues on the Federal Commission's (FCC) 2008 agenda, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin gravitated between optimism about the pending national transition from to digital TV broadcast in 13 months, and frustration with the persistently user-unfriendly persona of the television industry ... Analog TV, he promised, would truly cease to exist in the United States as of February, 2009. (EETimes)
People on the move: DeSalvo joins Discovery Bank Dec 9, 2007
Marsaw will manage the El Camnino market, which includes seven stores in Carlsbad and Oceanside along El Camino Real ... Stepka joins CEA, LLP ... CARLSBAD - Mark Stepka has joined CEA, LLP, a full-service accounting firm, as a partner. (North County Times)
Blood Test to Detect Lung Cancer Being Eyed Dec 8, 2007
Publishing in the Dec. 10 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers said a test for four blood proteins -- CEA, RBP, SCC and AAT -- may provide a simple follow-up for patients who've had suspicious chest lesions detected by imaging methods such as CT scan. "CT scans have a very high false positive rate when trying to discover lung cancer," lead investigator Dr. Edward Patz Jr., a radiologist at Duke, said in a prepared statement. (Forbes)
Study points to possibility of blood test to detect lung cancer Dec 8, 2007
Using the four markers, known as CEA, RBP, SCC and AAT, we were able to distinguish patients who had cancer from those who didnt with over 80 percent accuracy, Patz said. The four protein markers have all been associated with lung cancer, but none in isolation wields enough influence to definitively indicate the disease. (EurekAlert!)
Serum carcinoembryonic antigen level can reflect adrenal adenoma Nov 22, 2007
Unexpectedly, the serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level was elevated ... When surgeons believe that the left adrenal tumor might be producing a large amount of CEA, Dr. Hori and colleagues recommend that investigators perform selective venography and direct blood sampling of the drainage vein of the tumor for verification, as this method was useful for detecting the source of CEA.. (EurekAlert!)
Arterial vascular disease underdiagnosed, undertreated in older US women Nov 22, 2007
Women were under-represented in all major trials for carotid endarterectomy (surgery to correct the blockage of the neck arteries-CEA) and therefore the outcome of the procedure on women is not well analyzed. However it appears that carotid endarterectomy (CEA) probably carries a higher rate of complications for women, including stroke and therefore the procedure should be done for higher degree of stenosis in women, compared to men. (EurekAlert!)
CEA: 22% of Analog TV Owners to ‘Do Nothing’ for DTV Nov 10, 2007
CEA: 22% of Analog TV Owners to Do Nothing for DTV - 11/9/2007 1:59:00 PM - Multichannel News ... CEA: 22% of Analog TV Owners to Do Nothing for DTV ... CEA senior director and regulatory counsel Julie Kearney, speaking on a panel at the Future of TV conference here, said the association surveyed consumers with analog TVs who receive only free over-the-air broadcasts and asked what they plan to do to prepare for the digital TV transition. (Multichannel News)
Obituaries -- Nov. 1, 2007 Nov 1, 2007
She was a member of the CEA and NEA teacher associations ... She was predeceased by two brothers, Eugene and Stanley Hayes ... He was predeceased by his sister, Anna Greenbaum. (Milford Mirror, CT)
PET/CT Combination Can Highly Increase Detection Of Colorectal Cancer Oct 30, 2007
7% (22/24) cases with elevated serum CEA levels. PET/CT detected more lesions than CT or ultrasonography alone in 30. (Science Daily)
What Americans Really Want For Christmas Oct 17, 2007
"Consumer electronics will be the shining star of holiday retail sales, accounting for 22 percent of all gifts given," said CEA Economist Shawn DuBravac ... The CEA forecasts enthusiasm for computers, TVs, as well as other electronics, will help drive electronics sales up 7 percent to $48 billion in the fourth quarter from nearly $45 billion a year ago. (KIRO TV, WA)
GE Profit Up 14% Oct 13, 2007
Record Order Backlog Follows Surge In Sales. General Electric Co.'s profit rose 14 percent in the third quarter on strong global sales of airplane engines, locomotives and other equipment that have led to a record order backlog. (Hartford Courant)
Toys: Hard-to-find U.S. product no laughing matter for parents Oct 5, 2007
CEA says households with children spend more on electronics than non-child homes, $1,500 a year vs. $1,200. If the household has teenagers, the amount jumps to $1,800. (USA Today -- Money)
Halter USX China Index Up 29.4% for Third Quarter 2007 Sep 29, 2007
China Eastern Airlines Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: CEA). China Finance Online (NASDAQ: JRJC). (BusinessWire)
Business Events Sep 24, 2007
The topic is "Terminations in the workplace." The speaker is Kim Parker, executive vice president, CEA. The cost is $25 for members, $40 for nonmembers. Register online at www. (Fresno Bee)
Too much red tape hampering our economic potential - Mathewson Sep 24, 2007
The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) was created to advise the First Minister on the best way to improve Scotland's sustainable economic growth rate ... He added that the CEA would be concentrating on using the powers the Scottish Government currently had ... "Obviously there are all sorts of economic tools one could have. Taxation etc., but that is not what we [the CEA] are talking about. At the moment we are talking about being successful over the immediate term and how to manage the country... (Scotsman)
Dual Green Gain From Working At Home Sep 21, 2007
CEA commissioned TIAX LLC of Cambridge, MA, to determine energy savings and CO2 reductions that result from the nation s increased use of electronics, such as personal computers and wireless networks ... "This report demonstrates that consumer electronics are part of a climate change solution, as the use of electronics is preventing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing fossil fuel consumption," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of CEA.. (RealtyTimes)
North Slope schools get Valley buses Sep 8, 2007
CEA filed suit against the district for outsourcing ... "When CEA prevails in its lawsuit you'll need to hire bus drivers and buy buses," Rucker said ... But the district should wait until the CEA lawsuit is resolved, said Board member Linda Menard. (Anchorage Daily News)
NCTA DTV-Transition Campaign Wins Plaudits From Lawmakers Sep 8, 2007
We are proud to partner with our cable friends, through the DTV Transition Coalition and CEA s own extensive education efforts, to ensure that all Americans have the necessary information about the DTV transition, CEO Gary Shapiro said in a statement Thursday, adding, We also look forward to working with our broadcast partners when they begin utilizing their valuable airwaves to inform consumers about the transition. However, the NAB -- which expects to launch its own DTV public-service ads... (Multichannel News)
Teachers to get a 3 percent yearly increase Aug 30, 2007
After giving Corvallis 85 new public school teachers time to join the union, CEA will hold a vote on the new contract Sept. 7. We need to ratify this puppy, Cornell said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Schools, union negotiate deal Aug 25, 2007
The next steps involve the school board reviewing the tentative agreement and the CEA taking it to their membership, said Corvallis School District spokeswoman Jeanne Holmes. Though negotiations had been under way since February, neither side in the negotiations cited major points of contention, and talks mostly focused on salary, raises and benefits. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Brocade says file virtualization business growing Aug 25, 2007
Crosswalk closes doors An outgoing phone message at the headquarters of Crosswalk alerted callers this week that the company has ceased all operations as of July 18, according to multiple industry reports ... DataDirect said its HPC customers include BlueGene/L, a National Nuclear Security Administration system at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, the New York Center for Computational Science, CEA and the U.S. Army Research... (Search Storage)
Teachers, district hopeful for agreement Aug 15, 2007
CEA proposal 4 percent. District proposal 3. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Man steals ambulance, and police chase is on Aug 12, 2007
Nicholas A. Harris was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and auto theft, San Diego sheriff's Lt. Michael Cea said. The incident began about midnight at Scripps Encinitas Hospital on Santa Fe Road, when a man being treated for a cut to his foot took off in a Carlsbad Fire Department ambulance, Cea said ... A pursuit began on surface streets at speeds up to 60 mph, Cea said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Police Chase After Man Who Steals Ambulance Aug 11, 2007
During the pursuit, Harris allegedly rammed the ambulance into a sheriff's deputy's patrol cruiser twice, causing significant damage to the car and minor injuries to the deputy, sheriff's Lt. Michael Cea said ... Harris fought with deputies as they tried to arrest him, prompting them to shoot him with Tasers, Cea said ... He was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and auto theft, Cea said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Ambulance thief leads police on wild chase Aug 11, 2007
Nicholas A. Harris was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer and auto theft, San Diego sheriff's Lt. Michael Cea said. Cea said Harris was at Scripps Encinitas Hospital on Santa Fe Road around midnight, being treated for a cut to his foot, when for unknown reasons, he jumped into a Carlsbad Fire Department ambulance that had the keys in it and drove off ... But the driver didn't stop and a pursuit began that wound around and through surface streets at speeds of... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
STMicroelectronics Reports 2007 Second Quarter/First Half Revenues and Earnings Jul 25, 2007
-- ST and CEA, the French public research organization, are to collaborate on the development of miniaturized energy-source solutions, establishing laboratories in Tours and Grenoble, France, to pursue advanced research into solid-state micro-batteries that will offer longer life, greater safety and lower environmental burden than existing battery technologies, and micro-fuel cells for clean energy generation. All of STMicroelectronics' press releases (including all releases in Q2) are available... (PR Newswire)
When Is a TV Not a TV? Jul 20, 2007
On , your old analog TV set will cease to be a "television receiver" under federal law, according to the cable industry ... But the CEA complains that it s been burned by the lack of support from cable companies, and needed the government to intervene ... So here we are: The FCC has sided with the CEA s argument for why there s a nearly nonexistent market for CableCard-ready devices. (Multichannel News)
MEA generates powerful protests Jul 12, 2007
Member-owners and Mat-Su Borough residents have voiced concern over the health and environmental effects of coal combustion, the financial validity of MEA's power generation plan and whether MEA's decision to cut ties with CEA and build its own generation was reached with sufficient transparency and with enough public input ... The information MEA uses to reach the 191 million number comes from page eight of MEA's 2007 IRP. Utility Consultant Mark A. Foster has produced an independent analysis... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Rell signs bill to reduce shortfall in teachers' pension fund Jul 11, 2007
"Adequately funded pensions are necessary if Connecticut is to attract and retain professionals in our schools," said John Yrchik, executive director of the CEA.. . (Newsday -- State)
