Farmers compensated in biotech corn pact reaches 17 states
Iowa officials announce a four year agreement with Aventis CropScience to pay farmers and grain elevators up to 25 cents per bushel for tainted StarLink corn and reimburse other losses. The deal covers 17 states, with Feb 15 deadline to apply. it does not bar lawsuits. StarLink was never approved for human consumption and recalls followed.
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Aventis
Tom Muller
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Aventis CropScience
Habitat approved for endangered arroyo toad in reduced 180000 acre zone
The U S Fish and Wildlife Service designated an 180000 acre habitat for the endangered Southwestern arroyo toad from Monterey to San Diego counties after landowner opposition trimmed the initial half million acre proposal. The action, taken amid a Bush era review of last minute decisions, leaves the gray three inch amphibian with protection but limited refuge plans. Environmentalists condemned the smaller area while developers welcomed the compromise.
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N J cops report alleged secret group within state police
Newark police say an internal probe found evidence supporting a secret group called the Lords of Discipline within New Jersey State Police. Two troopers on stress leave allege harassment via threatening notes and vandalism, with a lawyer citing targeting over profiling complaints and gender.
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John Oliva
Kimberly Zollitsch
Philip Moran
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Quick statins after heart attack boost survival claims
Swedish study of 19,599 patients finds those given statins at or before hospital discharge have a 25 percent lower risk of death within a year versus nonusers. Researchers cite early use after a heart attack when plaque may be unstable, with guidelines supporting statin therapy for mildly high LDL cholesterol.
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Ulf Stenestrand
University Hospital of Linkoping
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American Heart Association
Sidney Smuth
University of North Carolina
Bank robber led ordinary life in New York
Smithson Smith a 47 year old computer operator and family man is accused of bank robbery on lunch breaks and commutes. Police say he staged at least a dozen robberies totaling about 73000 dollars, including two Fifth Avenue holds in the past year. Indicted on four robberies and facing more charges, he is described by colleagues and family as a decent hardworking man facing heavy debts and eviction.
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