| The Complete Bushisms
"I can press when there needs to be pressed; I can hold hands when there needs to be—hold hands."—on how he can contribute to the Middle East peace process, Washington, D.C., Jan. 4, 2008 "I welcome you all to say a few comments to the TV, if you care to do so."—Inviting visiting Irish dignitaries to address the media, Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 2007 Click here to see video of Bush's comments. The Bushism is at 1:08. "If you've got somebody in harm's way, you want the president being—making advice, not—be given advice by the military, and not making decisions based upon the latest Gallup poll or focus group."—New Albany, Ind., Nov. 13, 2007 Click here to see video of Bush's comments. The Bushism is at 23:36. "And I will explain the need to reform a confirmation process that is making it more difficult to persuade decent and intelligence people to accept the call to public service."—Washington, D.C., Nov.
Rudd turns a new page for Labor
Mr Rudd says Australians had looked to the future in placing their trust in him and his team. "Today Australia has looked to the future," he said. "Today the Australian people have decided that we as a nation will move forward." "We should celebrate and honour the way we conduct this great Australian democracy of ours, and it's been on display tonight," he said. Casualties While Mr Howard shapes as the biggest casualty for the Coalition, other high-profile ministers are also look like losing their seats. One definite casualty was Mal Brough, the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. He suffered a swing against him of more than 10 per cent to lose the seat of Longman, on the northern fringe of Brisbane.
NBH posts fiscal gains
Palmisano, CEO of NBH, the parent company of North Adams Regional Hospital, said the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, 2007, showed a surplus of $325,000 on $78.4 million in total revenue. "We had an excellent year last year," Palmisano said. "But we're not out of the woods yet. To make a profit of $300,000 in an $80 million budget is nothing. So I don't mean to imply that the turnaround is complete." He said that a $2 million essential community provider grant from the state helped get the budget back in the black, and that he hopes to get the institution to the point where that grant is no longer a part of the profit-and-loss formula. State Sen. Benjamin B. Downing, D-Pittsfield, said the grant did exactly what it was designed to do: "Put them over the top and help them to have a positive year." Downing credited Palmisano with doing "a tremendous job" getting the entire medical community involved in the turnaround.
Annuity checks include return of principal
I'm still getting e-mails, more than 300 so far, about a September column on immediate-income annuities that increase payments each year to compensate for inflation.
Immediate-income annuities are policies issued by insurance companies that, in exchange for a lump-sum premium, can guarantee an income for life. Many financial advisers recommend retirees consider using a portion of their savings to buy a lifetime annuity to cover basic expenses, such as food and housing.
Dozens of you had never heard of income annuities, and several said your insurance agent couldn't find any that increase payments to counteract inflation. If so, find another agent.
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FDA approves HIV drug etravirine
Sold under the trade name Intelence, etravirine is a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor, or NNRTI, that helps to block an enzyme that the human immunodeficiency virus needs to multiply, the FDA said. It was approved for use in combination with other anti-HIV medications. Etravirine can reduce the amount of HIV in the blood and increase white blood cells that help fight off other infections, the FDA said. It also may reduce the risk of death or infections that can occur with a weakened immune system. The government gave etravirine a priority review, a status granted to medications aimed at treating serious or life-threatening conditions. Tibotec Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a unit of Johnson & Johnson, said last July that it had requested etravirine be placed on a fast track for review.
Local business helps seniors change scenery
Matt Nachtrieb/Staff Photo (L to R) CarolAnne Crossan and Jacki Finley, with A Changing Season, move furniture and other belongings for a client from Sterling House in Denton to Lewisville. This photo is available at www.scntx.com. production/flowermound/datedfolder/01-19/front .
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