May 22, 2007 News Brief From Bdtonline
A condensed May 22, 2007 update from Bdtonline.com recaps local happenings and notable events without detailed context. It highlights community items, appointments, and upcoming activities with brief mentions of involved organizations and places.
Weather chat and Cheney political critique mixed in report
Today forecasts show a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with partly cloudy skies and a high near 76. The piece quotes GOP consultant Rich Galen saying Cheney will play good cop, bad cop instead of prior bad cop dynamics, as Bush seeks war rhetoric combined with outreach to Democratic lawmakers in Congress.
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GOP
Rich Galen
Dick Cheney
Bush
Congress
Market Watch May Twenty First Two Thousand Seven
Market activity shows Dow Jones at 13 542 88 and Nasdaq composite at 2 578 79 with S P 500 and Russell 2000 figures. Trading volume totals exceed 3 479 228 276 on NYSE and 1 916 616 223 on Nasdaq with numerous new highs and lows and many declines.
Hershey Sues Jailed Maker Over Pot Candy Branding
Hershey Co sues Kenneth Affolter in San Jose federal court alleging trademark infringement and dilution after he produced marijuana infused candies named Stoney Rancher Rasta Reese's and Keef Kat in packaging resembling Hershey brands. Damages sought total 100000 with papers served while jailed awaiting transfer. Affolter's lawyer says negotiations are ongoing.
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San Jose
Calif
Kenneth Affolter
Hershey Co
Affolter
Hershey
Drug Enforcement Administration
U.S. District Court
Affelter
David M. Michael
Delivery questions for WV Daily 8 6 8 3 1 1 1 8
To solve any problems concerning your paper's delivery contact the Telegraph delivery line at (304) 327 2802 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. seven days a week. Call by noon to ensure timely delivery within the limited delivery area.
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Telegraph
AIM Act May Restore Mercer County Airport Eligibility
The AIM Act passed by the Senate Commerce Committee would restore Mercer County Airport's eligibility for subsidized air service. U S Sen Jay Rockefeller said the bill allows a federal grant to improve general aviation facilities while FAA renovations continue funding terminal, runway safety extensions, and a new fuel center.
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Brushfork
U.S. Senate
Mercer County
AIM
Senate Commerce Committee
U.S
Jay Rockefeller
D-W.va
Trent Lott
R-Miss
Rockefeller
Department of Transportation
Charlotte
N.C
Mercer County Airport Authority
Charlie Peters
Peters
Federal Aviation Administration
Frivolous suits spark WV business concern study
West Virginia small business owners fear frivolous lawsuits raise prices, limit products, and threaten layoffs. The U S Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform cites Harris Interactive showing 60 percent are worried, with 84 percent urging state lawmakers to curb abusive suits.
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Beckley
West Virginia
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Institute For Legal Reform
Harris Interactive
ILA
Lisa Rickard
West
State Trial Lawyers Association
Mountain Festival Carnival Opens With Miss Mountain Crown
The 23rd annual Comcast Mountain Festival begins today at 4 p.m. with the James H. Drew Carnival and the 2007 Miss Mountain Festival crowning at 7 p.m. in Bluefield City Auditorium. Gas prices rising, festival offers low cost activities Memorial Day weekend. Marc Meachan of the Greater Bluefield Chamber encourages locals to enjoy nearby events.
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Zach Voelz
Bluefield City Park
James H. Drew
Bluefield City
Marc Meachan
Greater Bluefield
Meachum
Avandia linked to higher heart attack risk study finds
A New England Journal of Medicine analysis links Avandia to a 43 percent rise in heart attack risk with possible death. The FDA issued a safety alert urging doctor consultation while stopping short of stronger labeling. GlaxoSmithKline emphasizes the study’s limitations.
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Avandia
FDA
U.S
Food and _ Drug Administration
GlaxoSmithKline PLC
London
New England Journal of Medicine
Steven Nissen
Kathy Wolski
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