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Topic: May 13, 2003


  
  May 13, 2003
On May 13, 10 provinces reported new SARS cases, of which, 4 provinces reported both new cases and new suspected cases, 1 province reported new cases and 5 provinces reported new suspected cases, and the remaining 21 provinces reported no cases.
From 10:00 am May 12 to 10:00 am May 13, China also reported 84 new suspected cases, including 35 from Beijing, 4 from Tianjin, 6 from Hebei, 8 from Shanxi, 3 from Inner Mongolia, 1 each from Shanghai, Anhui and Ningxia, 25 from Guangdong.
From 10:00 am May 12 to 10:00 am May 13, China reported 91 misdiagnosed suspected cases, of which, 41 from Beijing, 17 from Shanxi, 16 from Guangdong, 9 from Inner Mongolia, 2 each from Tianjin, Hebei and Ningxia, 1 each from Shanghai and Jiangsu.
www.china.org.cn /english/features/SARS/64510.htm   (458 words)

  
 May 13 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
May 13 is the 133rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (134th in leap years).
1969 - Race riots in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, later known as the 13 May Incident.
May 12 - May 14 - April 13 - June 13 – listing of all days
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/May_13   (1098 words)

  
 Duke in the News: May 13, 2003
Washington Post, May 12 -- Some aerospace engineers and scholars, including Alex Roland, a history professor at Duke University, warn that NASA and Congress could be "courting disaster" by trying to extend the life of the complex, fragile and aging space shuttle.
Scientific American, June 2003 -- According to some universities and scholarly associations, a recent federal appeals court decision involving Duke University and the inventor of the free-electron laser means that the entire scholarly research community will be spending a lot more time with lawyers to determine whether their investigations violate someone's patent rights.
Orlando Sentinel, May 13 -- Just as the World Wide Web has made plagiarism as easy as cutting and pasting, it also makes it easier to snare plagiarists, as some Florida colleges, universities and schools are letting their students know.
www.dukenews.duke.edu /2003/05/clips05-13_print.htm   (862 words)

  
 Overlawyered.com archives May 2003 pt. II
In recent court filings, four law firms, led by Brown Rudnick Berlack Israels of Boston, asked a Superior Court judge to enforce a contract that called for the lawyers to be given 25 percent of whatever proceeds Massachusetts received in the case.
The San Francisco lawyer who announced that he was suing Kraft/Nabisco (see May 13) now says he's dropping the action and "only wanted to get the word out about the dangers of unlabeled fats contained in the popular fl and white cookies.
Kimberly Swygert has a lot of commentary on the case at her No. 2 Pencil blog (May 9, May 2).
www.overlawyered.com /archives/03/may2.html   (1725 words)

  
 WDNR - DNR News - May 13, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The system is also moving to use fish captured from the wild to serve as broodstock instead of year after year depending on domestic fish kept at the hatcheries for their broodstock.
May, designated as Clean Air Month, often marks the beginning of summer weather in Wisconsin, when air pollution problems may become more prevalent.
The grants were approved at the May 6 meeting of the Wisconsin Waterways Commission, a five-member commission appointed by the governor to determine the need for recreational boating facilities and to approve financial aid to local governments and agencies for the development of recreational boating projects.
www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/caer/ce/news/on/2003/on20030513.htm   (4835 words)

  
 Floor coverage - May 13, 2003
The Tues., May 13, floor session began with consideration of a bill that increases individual income tax, adds $1 per pack to the cigarette tax, alters corporate franchise taxes, freezes property taxes and funds E-12 education.
Joint and several liability involves the tort law concept under which multiple defendants who are liable for a damage award may be responsible for paying the proportion of the share of the award owed by another defendant who is unable to pay.
The first clarifies that a road authority may provide approval for ATV use for all or part of the public road right-of-way within its jurisdiction at a single hearing.
www.senate.leg.state.mn.us /briefly/2003/Mayupdates/0513floor.htm   (3546 words)

  
 News Archive Mar 4, 2003 - May 13, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
May 13, 2003 - The Radiologic Technology program at GRCC received the highest possible acknowledgement from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Students may view their registration start time, so they know when their window for registration by credit hour begins.
Students may view their transfer and test credits, as soon as they are posted to their record.
www.grcc.cc.mi.us /ShowPage.cfm?PageID=2277   (1426 words)

  
 The Cub Reporter: May 2003 Archives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
May 18: After the Cubs tied the score in the top of the inning, Antonio Alfonseca misplays a bunt, leading to a run.
May 19: Zambrano muffs a bunt attempt, allowing the batter to reach and the runner on first to advance to third.
This may seem obvious, since he’s a successful major league manager, but the truth is that as much as I second-guess him, for the most part he’s managing the right way.
www.all-baseball.com /cubreporter/archives/2003_05.html   (14655 words)

  
 OFFICIAL MINUTES May 13, 2003
Commissioner Mays stated that in negotiations earlier between the city and county, the city did not want to respond to the medical calls.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mays and approved unanimously.
of April 2003, Special Called meeting to approve an intergovernmental agreement between the City and the County because of an error in the attachment.
www.thomascountyboc.org /minutes/051303.htm   (1306 words)

  
 May 13, 2003
The regular meeting was called to order by President Mark Sinner at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at the ESU #13 Center, 4215 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE.
Moved by Millette, seconded by Knapper, that the proposed 2003-2004 ESU #13 calendar be approved.
Next regular meeting will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2003, at the ESU #13 Center, 4215 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE.
www.esu13.org /board_minutes/may_13_2003.htm   (272 words)

  
 iMail
With unemployment benefits for millions of jobless Americans set to run out on May 31, labor leaders and union members will demonstrate on May 14 in front of the U.S. Department of Labor to demand an extension of the federal benefits program.
In a mailing to all local and district lodge Women’s Committees, the union’s Women’s Department urged support for activities focused on issues affecting working women and their families.
The IAM is joining the Children’s Defense Fund asking anyone who is concerned about children to call their Senators and Representatives toll-free at 1-888-280-6279 on May 14 and demand a halt to Bush administration plans to eliminate, freeze and dismantle crucial children’s programs.
www.iamaw.org /publications/imail/imail_05_13_2003.htm   (1033 words)

  
 Asbarez Online - May 13, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
On May 28, 1928, a group of nine intellectuals, among them writer and educator Levon Shant, historian and critic Nigol Aghbalian, former foreign minister of the Republic of Armenia Dr. Hamo Ohanchanian, and stage director and art critic Kaspar Ipekian, founded the Hamazkayin Publishing and Cultural Society in Cairo, Egypt.
The objective of Hamazkayin was to provide a sound education to the new generation, and to preserve the identity and cultural heritage of the Armenian people living outside their homeland.
Priority is currently being given to the upcoming May 25 parliamentary elections and a national referendum on constitutional changes.
www.asbarez.com /aol/2003/030513.htm   (1579 words)

  
 May 13, 2003 Agenda
Included in agenda materials for consideration are the minutes of the regular Board meeting of April 8, 2003 and regular work session meeting of April 22, 2003.
Action may be taken on the calendar at tonight’s meeting.
Trustee Amey Stone was absent from the April 22, 2003 meeting of the Board due to illness.
www.peralta.cc.ca.us /trustees/agnda-mins/051303-agenda.htm   (1368 words)

  
 PULSE - : Tuesday, May 13, 2003
While the idea of parity has broad bipartisan support, the debate continues over how much it will cost, who will foot the bill, and how it should best be administered.
The investigators suggest that the system developed for adults may not be optimal, and that perhaps a new system based on adolescent samples should be developed." [Viewing Medscape resources requires registration, which is free].
These budget cuts are driven by massive new tax breaks advanced by the Bush administration and Republican Congressional leaders, which will primarily benefit our nation’s wealthiest citizens..." The page includes a link to an index of related press stories and state-by-state reports on the impact of federal budget cuts.
radio.weblogs.com /0108660/categories/executive/2003/05/13.html   (572 words)

  
 May 13, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
A motion was made by David Galli and seconded by Carol Doyle to approve the Minutes of April 29, 2003 as presented.
At the May 13 Leadership Team Meeting Nancy Martson presented her Master’s project on “The Impact of Looping on Students in the Classroom.” John Goff presented his CAS project; “Examining the Role of Teacher Leader’s.”
By contract she must inform continuing contract staff by May 30 if their position is to be eliminated.
www.saco.org /admin/minutes15.html   (1286 words)

  
 BOARD AGENDA – MAY 13, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 was first developed to make sure that people would not lose their medical coverage when they changed jobs even if they had a pre-existing medical condition.
Since Stanton Group, Inc., performs claims processing of employee flexible spending accounts and shares some information with Scott County that could potentially identify PHI on an individual, it is necessary for both Stanton Group, Inc., and Scott County to be compliant with the HIPAA regulations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officers of the County are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver all documents necessary for the proper implementation of the Amendment to the Plan to ensure that the Amendment hereby approved is in effect as of April 14, 2003.
www.co.scott.mn.us /xpedio/groups/public/documents/web_files/bp_004452-04.hcsp   (489 words)

  
 NucNews - May 13, 2003
It may be a tall order, but not as tall as trying to resolve the territorial disputes that triggered a war between India and China in 1962.
The two may have agreed to put such intractable disputes on the back burner while they confront issues of the day -- boosting trade, reducing military tensions and the consequent drain on budgets, and altering the balance of power in the region.
BAGHDAD, May 12 -- Baghdad residents and U.S. officials said today that U.S. occupation forces are insufficient to maintain order in the Iraqi capital and called for reinforcements to calm a wave of violence that has unfurled over the city, undermining relief and reconstruction efforts and inspiring anxiety about the future.
nucnews.net /nucnews/2003nn/0305nn/030513nn.htm   (20834 words)

  
 FEMA: National Situation Update: Tuesday, May 13, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
On May 12, major disaster FEMA-1466-DR, Alabama was approved as a result of severe storms and tornados that began on May 5 and continues.
On May 12, major disaster FEMA-1467-DR, New York was approved as a result of an ice storm that occurred April 3-5.
The State reports that 943 customers were without power on Monday, May 12, but expected that all power would be restored by the close of business.
www.fema.gov /emanagers/2003/nat051303.shtm   (665 words)

  
 May 13, 2003 - News - POWDERMAG.com
Utah's only resort open for skiing and riding, Snowbird has received more than two feet of snow already in May with continued snowfall expected this weekend.
Park in lower Gad Valley lot for May 17-18 and May 24-26.
Snowbird has received 25 inches of snow so far in May, six less than the entire month of January 2003 (31").
www.powdermag.com /news/pr51303   (209 words)

  
 May 13, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
A special meeting of the Board of Directors of the Santa Clara Valley Water District was held in Santa Clara Valley Water District Headquarters Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California, at 9:30 a.m., on May 13, 2003.
Don Owen, Metropolitan Water District Director, Municipal Water District of Orange County, at 3 p.m., to the May 19, 2003 special meeting, at  8:30 a.m., in the District Headquarters Boardroom, 5700 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, California.
Audiotapes of the proceedings of this meeting are available in the Clerk of the Board office if you require further information about any item on the agenda.
www.valleywater.org /About_Us/Board_of_directors/Board_meetings/Board_Minutes/_minutes/05132003.shtm   (679 words)

  
 Debates - Issue 55 -May 13, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
This may seem to be a digression but it goes back to the question of public's ability to have confidence.
It is a system that may lack the elegant intellectual symmetry of a system based only on statute or one based only on in-house parliamentary rules, but experience suggests that it has the advantage of working.
While our salaries may not be much in comparison to senior levels of the private sector, they are high in relation to the earnings of most Canadians and even of most public servants.
www.parl.gc.ca /37/2/parlbus/chambus/senate/deb-e/055db_2003-05-13-E.htm?Language=E&Parl=37&Ses=2   (18985 words)

  
 MAY 13, 2003
Brown reported this necessary step due to the late issuance of local tax bills and ACS not receiving any May tax monies.
Lowe reporting reviewing the Attendance Rule at the April 8, 2003 Board meeting and reported further review of the Policy since then.
Lowe recommended the Board approve this policy tonight so that it may be printed in the Student Handbooks in a timely manner.
www.acsc.net /Board/5_13_03.htm   (3130 words)

  
 City Council Agenda for May 13, 2003
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and are acted upon by the City Council with a single action.
Members of the audience wishing to provide public input may request that the City Council remove an item from the Consent Calendar.
It is recommended the District Board set the public hearing for June 10, 2003.
www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us /councilagenda/anagenda2003/anag5-13-03.htm   (523 words)

  
 International Games News May 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The 2003 games held in March in Newcastle were originally reported to have been successful.
The torch was lit in the Fijian village of Viseisei, known as the first landing point for the first peoples to populate the Islands, and also the home village of Fiji's current President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo.
If those games were scheduled prior to September, they may not have been cancelled, and then Bangladesh would have been hosting the 2003 games this year.
www.internationalgames.net /may2003.html   (3047 words)

  
 TheBostonChannel.com - Local News - Logan Eyes New Security System
NewsCenter 5's Janet Wu reported that the system involves dozens of cameras around the airport's rim that look outward to detect any unnatural movements that may signal a terror attack.
Coy said that he hopes to have a new system in place by the end of the year.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
www.thebostonchannel.com /news/2201282/detail.html   (372 words)

  
 May 13, 2003 Agenda
May 13, 2003 REGULAR MEETING 9:00 A.M. The May 13 BCC meeting will begin at 9am in the Commission Chambers, recess at approximately 5pm, and reconvene at 6:30 pm at Seawind Elementary School, 3700 SE Seabranch Boulevard, Hobe Sound.
Minutes of the BOCC Regular Meeting of March 18, 2003.
The contract allows for the assignment of a task orders for each project to be designed or permitted.
www.martin.fl.us /GOVT/agendas/bcc/2003/may13/may13.html   (2029 words)

  
 Daily Vault - May 13, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Hats off to Lou Reed for still being a pioneer, and for the will to go deeper.
Review or any portion may not be reproduced without written permission.
Cover art is the intellectual property of the record label, and is used for informational purposes only.
www.dailyvault.com /2003_05_13-mk.html   (455 words)

  
 languagehat.com: May 2003 Archives
The second lesson is that all of this was less of a problem before Johann Gottfried Herder and especially in the Balkans before Woodrow Wilson, in his pursuit of a particular imperialist adventure, namely the incapacitation of the German Reich, legitimized the ethnic nation-state and confused its creation with democracy.
I borrow the alliterative words of the worthy Beowulf to welcome Songdog and Renee to the ranks of the officially sage; congratulations to both of you on well-deserved master's degrees.
This suggests an assimilated life for the Jews who may have lived here outside Venosa between the third and seventh centuries A.D. "Our Jews were not separated from everyone else in those early centuries," said Dr. Cesare Colafemmina, visiting professor of Hebrew and Hebraic literature at the University of Calabria.
www.languagehat.com /archives/2003_05.php   (11890 words)

  
 May 13, 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
She argued other factors, such as marital status or prior psychological problems, may offer better explanations for the fact that psychiatric problems are more common among aborting women.
"It may be that I could get the bill passed without hospice support, but I don’t want to do that," he said, adding that his wife serves on the board of the local hospice in their hometown.
On May 5, Sharon Rocha, the mother of Laci Peterson and grandmother of Conner Peterson, andfive other members of the immediate family, sent a letter to the prime sponsors of the bill, asking Congress to pass it as a "tribute to Laci and Conner.
www.priestsforlife.org /news/infonet/Infonet03-05-13.htm   (3598 words)

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