Wall Street titans face new scrutiny after rescue package
Speaker Nancy Pelosi praises a House financial rescue while warning that scrutiny and accountability follow for Wall Street titans blamed for shaping the crisis. AP video available at the Aiken Standard site.
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Surge in Candid Cosmetic Caution Amid Tight Economy
Even as consumer finances tighten, potential cosmetic surgery patients hesitate on costly procedures. The burden of high prices and uncertain economic times pushes many to delay or forgo cosmetic nips and tucks, affecting clinics and demand.
Nuclear giants dominate world generating capacity list
Selected companies including EDF France KHNP Korea Rosenergoatom Russia Exelon U.S. Tepco Japan Energoatom Ukraine E.ON Germany British Energy U.K. Entergy U.S. Kansai Japan Duke U.S. Vattenfall Sweden TVA U.S. RWE Germany lead the top reactors. EDF and KHNP each show high counts across regions.
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Deaths and Funerals Notice from Aiken and Wagener
Wilhemenia D Blocker Aiken Patricia B Grandma Pat Chapman Aiken Althea S Fail Warrenville Rosa L Freitag Wagener death notices listed in 6A Hill section with bereavement details and funeral arrangements for several local residents.
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Grandma Pat” Chapman
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Aiken SPCA eyes Charleston shelters for new facility
SPCA plans a standout in-house design and studies two Charleston shelters for ideas. Pet Helpers of Charleston recently opened a new site in March. Architect Steve Jensen leads the design influence as the agency maps its future building.
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Bush Signs bailout to steady markets and economy
President Bush signed a 700 billion dollar government bailout of the financial industry after Congress approved the rescue amid election tensions. The Dow fell 157 points as markets weighed remaining economic challenges and tax breaks were added to ease the program.
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Bluetooth donations fund eight EMS ambulances for heart attack care
Aiken Regional Medical Centers CEO K D Justyn received donations totaling 2500 from seven businesses and a volunteer group to equip eight Aiken County ambulances with Bluetooth ECG transmission. The funds, aided by Security Federal Bank executives and Mended Hearts, enable direct ER transmission of EKGs to mobilize Cardio Cath teams.
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Schools honored for collecting over one million tabs
Five years after a McDonald's visit inspired a can tab drive, Vicki Morris and her son Wyatt helped North Augusta and later public schools collect one million tabs each. The effort raised nearly $800 per pound for the Ronald McDonald House, with around 1,364 tabs per pound, and awards were presented by Betts Murcison and Pam Powers who supplied Happy Meals to participating classrooms.
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