Trials time to settle at Aiken Trials track safety in doubt
Track officials report improved surface safety as base repairs add three inches of clay and a new cushion after surface removal last year. Race steward notes the need for cushioning for young horses while weather delays postpone some events. A group driver and supporters remain parked inside gates, planning to stay through the races with aid from the Aiken Jaycees.
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Ron Stevens
Stevens
Woody Millen
Aiken
Boerckel
World Health Organization warns of deadly pneumonia outbreak
An emergency travel advisory is issued as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome spreads, with over 150 reports mainly in Southeast Asia. At least three deaths linked to travelers from Hong Kong include an American businessman and two others arriving in Canada. Health officials urge caution, no US travel bans yet, and heightened watch for returning travelers. Several individuals in Germany and New York are under observation.
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World Health Organization
Health Agency
Southeast Asia
Canada
Hong Kong
US Health and Human Services
Jary
Tommy Thompsons
United States
Thompson
WHO
China
Indonesia
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Nam
New York
Germany
Wolfgang Goethe University Clinic
Frankfurt
Atlanta
Julie Gerberding
Federal
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Venezuela oil production nears pre strike export level
Venezuela reports crude output above 3 million barrels daily nearing the 3.2 million level before the two month strike against President Chavez. Officials caution the industry still must stabilize and recover while Russia Ramirez says OPEC capped quota relief has allowed over 2.8 million barrels daily to offset losses.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Hugo Chavez
Ali Rodriguez
Petroleos de Venezuela S.A
Energy and Mines
Rafael Ramirez
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC
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Mike Fanning
Millen
Fanning
Larry Boerckel
Augusta
Ginny Southworth
City of Aiken
Cordon Rogue
Far Fight
Cindya
United
EL Paso
Richland Ave
Aiken, S.C
Artists’ Parlor
Asken
Dillard’s
Dillard's
Dillard
Dillard’s Store
Pamela Bradford
Aiken Mall
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