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 Airlines Impacted by Conflict FORT WORTH, (PRNewswire), March 23, 2003 - American Airlines has reduced its international flying for April by 6 percent as its initial response to the conflict in the Middle East. Selected flights to Europe and Latin America will be canceled but no city will lose service altogether. Passengers will be accommodated on other American Airlines flights. "It is clear that people are becoming more tentative about booking international travel at this point in time," said Henry Joyner, American's senior vice president-Planning. "We have targeted some additional international flight reductions to complement our original plan which already called for reduced capacity across the system in April. We believe this approach is the prudent first step as we await further developments. Additional schedule adjustments will obviously depend on how customer demand reacts to this event." American will also reduce selected frequencies on routes from Boston, Chicago and St. Louis to London; Dallas/Fort Worth to Paris; and Miami to Belize, Guatemala City and Panama City. Because of multiple flights in these markets, most of the routes will maintain daily nonstop service. United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants, AFL-CIO, will be leafleting at airports nationwide on Monday, March 24, asking passengers to sign postcards calling on Congress to protect the airlines and airline workers from the devastating financial impact the war with Iraq is having on the industry and its workers. The attendants are asking Congress to act immediately to protect the airline industry and its workforce by:
Komen Race for The Cure Celebrates 20th Anniversary DALLAS, (PRNewswire), March 20, 2003 - The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation kicks off the 2003 Komen Race for the Cure(R) Series, this month, marking the 20th Anniversary of the Foundation's signature awareness and fundraising program. The first event of its kind, the Komen Race for the Cure(R) was created in 1983 by Nancy Brinker, who established the Komen Foundation to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. In 20 years, the Komen Race for the Cure(R) has grown from one local Race in Dallas, Texas, with 800 participants to an international series with 1.5 million people expected to participate in 2003. Today, with more than 100 Race events in the U.S. as well as in Rome, Italy, and Frankfurt, Germany, the Komen Race for the Cure(R) Series is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. "Through the Komen Race Series during the last 20 years, we have made great strides funding community programs and innovative research grants that might otherwise be overlooked. And these events educate the public with a message that early detection provides a greater chance of survival and more treatment options," Brinker said in a statement. "The Komen Race for the Cure(R) Series is about the strength of the individual to make a difference by uniting with breast cancer survivors and other advocates across the country," said Susan Braun, president and chief executive officer of the Komen Foundation. "With one-mile family walks, 5K walks, 5K runs, and post-Race celebrations, the Komen Race for the Cure(R) enables people of all ages and fitness levels to get involved in the fight against breast cancer."
DENVER, CO, (PRNewswire), March 19, 2003 - Space Imaging has announced the U.S. State Department has selected its Geobook geographic information systems (GIS) product for use by the Department's Future of Iraq project. The working groups will use Geobook for planning for a better future for the Iraqi people in fields such as local government, repair of infrastructure, economic development, and environmental studies. Geobook is an unclassified Space Imaging geospatial product that provides a simple-to-use software program with a map-like interface that makes it intuitive to browse and store information on features such as facilities, pipelines, bridges, roads and other key civilian infrastructures. This infrastructure information is overlaid on Space Imaging's commercial one-meter color map-accurate IKONOS satellite imagery. Strictly designed for civilian use by Iraqi working groups, the current high-resolution satellite views of the selected cities can be studied from the Geobook's integrated imagery and maps. All imagery and map data can be edited and augmented to assist civil authorities in the development, administration and, if necessary, the rebuilding of these major urban areas. This user- friendly program is similar to many systems used daily by city and urban planning departments around the world to map city and community infrastructure. According to Tom Warrick, Special Advisor to the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs and Coordinator of the Future of Iraq project, "Geobook's flexibility provides us with map-like geospatial data for our working groups. We are making Geobooks available to a number of our working groups. Space Imaging was able to respond to our request in a timely and professional manner." In a statement, Dennis Jones, Space Imaging's director of National Security Programs, said that the company was pleased to provide the Geobook decision-support solution to the State Department. "As a proven Space Imaging product, Geobook has been used throughout the U.S. for urban planning, emergency response, ecosystem management and recreation among other civil functions. It will serve the same purposes in Iraq, plus it would be an important tool in assisting humanitarian relief efforts among the Iraqi people," stated Jones.
Parents Believe Rash of Adult Violence at Youth Sporting Events Requires Nationwide Solution ALPHARETTA, Ga., (PRNewswire), March 19, 2003 - A recent survey conducted by SportingKid magazine states that adult violence and inappropriate behavior at youth sporting events is a major concern among today's parents. While violent and inappropriate behavior is not a recent phenomenon, the number of high profile -- and sometimes fatal -- incidents have escalated of late. And according to survey results, there may be no end in sight unless actions are taken immediately. The study reported that more than 84 percent of respondents have personally witnessed parents acting violently (shouting, berating, using abusive language) toward children, coaches and/or officials during youth sporting events. More than 80 percent believe this violent and inappropriate behavior is becoming an epidemic across the country and should be dealt with on a national level, the survey stated. In fact, an overwhelming 85 percent of respondents say they would support a national program that provided educational programs for parents of kids who play youth sports and required mandatory background checks on youth coaches. Respondents believe these measures would help deter the rash of violent and inappropriate behavior. Among the survey's other findings, 79.8 percent of respondents said they have personally fallen victim to inappropriate behavior, while 80.4 percent believe inappropriate behavior is destroying what youth sports are meant to be. The SportingKid survey was conducted in conjunction with a cover story that appeared in its January/February issue titled, "Parental Advisory: Explicit Behavior." The story defined the rash of parental violence that have plagued youth sporting events over the past few years. The survey -- conducted through the magazine and online generated more than 3,300 responses from parents, coaches, youth sports administrators and kids. Along with the survey results, SportingKid received scores of letters and e-mails from concerned parents, administrators and kids. One of the more compelling findings was that most of the older kids who responded said that they had dropped out of sports by the age of 14, citing a lack of fun and too much pressure from parents and coaches. Dozens of personal accounts were sent to SportingKid's editor as examples of the growing concern. Many of the letters came from teenagers who are very concerned with the impact negative adult behavior is having on their sports.
Toyota Camry Tops Stolen Vehicle List CHICAGO, (BUSINESS WIRE), March 19, 2003 - In 2002, for the fourth time in the last five years, the 1989 Toyota Camry topped the target list of auto thieves, reported CCC Information Services Inc. The 1989 Camry bumps last year's most stolen vehicle, the 1991 Toyota Camry, to the No. 2 slot in 2002. The percentage of total losses due to theft declined last year, falling three percent, according to CCC's data analysis. CCC, a technology provider to the automotive-claims and collision-repair industry, identifies the most-stolen vehicles each year by analyzing total losses submitted to it by more than 350 property and casualty insurers in North America. In 2002, CCC valued an average of more than 6,400 vehicles a day. It bases its report on vehicles stolen and deemed a total loss or those never recovered. CCC doesn't include such temporary auto-related thefts as "joy-rides" or theft of car items such as stereos. "We process nearly a million claims-related transactions each day, giving us a wealth of theft and collision data which allows us to provide awareness to consumers regarding vehicle trends such as theft," said Mary Jo Prigge, CCC's president of sales and service. "Though we cannot determine with absolute certainty the reason for vehicle theft, trends suggest that cars are often stolen for the value of their parts," Prigge said. "Vehicle theft historically follows consumers' choices, which is reflected in the popularity of imports and the gaining popularity of minivans and SUVs among thieves." Toyotas and Hondas lead the most-stolen list likely due to their popularity with consumers. But these cars are also popular with thieves because they tend to have interchangeable parts amongst their model years, creating a profitable market for replacement parts. In the top 100 most stolen cars, a clustering of Toyota and Honda model-years highlights the potential interchangeable nature and demand for their parts. The 1987-1991 Camry models and Civics from model years 1993-2000 all are represented in the top 100. This cluster points out that a bumper, for example, from a 1987 Camry is likely to fit a different Camry model year. Minivans and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have seen an increase in thefts in 2002, with thefts of these models in the top 100 increasing 10 percent since 2000. Conversely, thefts of full-sized models and "muscle cars" are decreasing. The Chevy Camaro, for instance, was the 36th most stolen car last year, down from the 16th most stolen vehicle in 1997. The full-sized model with the largest drop in theft regardless of model year is the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, falling to number 40 from No. 7 in 1997.
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Affirmative Action Cases WASHINGTON, D.C., (SLFP.com), March 16, 2003 - The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments, April 1, in two University of Michigan admissions cases that will profoundly impact the future of affirmative action in American higher education. In an announcement, Christopher Edley, Jr., Harvard Law Professor, stated, "As the Supreme Court prepares to hear these arguments, several national organizations have joined together to offer a media briefing on the scientific findings and legal issues at stake in the Michigan cases." The briefing will take place at the National Press Club, March 24. National organizations that plan to attend include: the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AACU) and the American Association for Higher Education (AAHE). These organizations will be joined by The Civil Rights Project at Harvard University (CRP) and Patricia Gurin, Ph.D., Nancy Cantor Distinguished University Professor and Emerita of Psychology at the University of Michigan. In a statement, Felice J. Levine, Ph.D., Executive Director of AERA, pointed out that research has long been recognized as crucial to sound policymaking about diversity in higher education: "Nearly fifty years ago, in Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court recognized the value of research findings when it decided that racially segregated schools were unconstitutional. Social science research continues to play a central role in assisting the courts on important questions of law, including that the promotion of educational diversity is a compelling governmental interest." At this timely event The Civil Rights Project will release a new briefing paper by Angelo Ancheta, Director of Legal and Policy Advocacy Programs at CRP and Lecturer on Law at the Harvard Law School. "This new briefing paper will, in non-technical language, outline the legal arguments and review the social science research highlighted in friend of the court briefs filed by the AERA, et al., as well as other research offered in briefs by the American Psychological Association, the American Sociological Association, the National Education Association, and others," stated Ancheta.
House Vote on Medical Liability Reform Is Good News For Patients Says Health Coalition WASHINGTON, D.C., (PRNewswire), March 16, 2003 - The Health Coalition on Liability & Access (HCLA) has praised the House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 5, the Help, Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2003. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Pennsylvania Rep. Jim Greenwood and sixty-five cosponsors, will help rein in skyrocketing medical liability costs that are denying patients' access to care and doctors' ability to continue their practice of medicine. "We know medical liability reform works," stated HCLA Chairman Christian Shalgian, "because we have seen it work in states across this country. Further, the American people support these common sense reforms. The House of Representatives has taken a major step today toward protecting all patients' access to care, access to the courts, and creating a fair and equitable liability system that will not bankrupt our national healthcare system." A recent nationwide poll showed that more than eight in ten Americans (84%) believe the availability and quality of health care is threatened due to rising medical liability costs. More than sixty percent (61%) believe the number of medical liability lawsuits is "higher than justified," and more than seventy percent (71%) say rising medical liability costs are a primary force driving rising health care costs for everyone. And by a huge margin (76%), Americans support a law that guarantees full payment for lost wages and expenses, but reasonably limits awards for non-economic damages. "Clearly, this is a national problem that needs a national solution," says Shalgian. "The current lawsuit lottery system is sending insurance rates through the roof, forcing doctors to cut services or close up shop, and severely limiting health care options for patients. The House of Representatives today took an important step toward reform that will help ensure patients in every state get the care they need when they need it." Health Coalition on Liability & Access is a national advocacy coalition of more than fifty organizations representing doctors, hospitals, health care liability insurers, pharmaceutical companies, health care insurers, employers and health care consumers.
Katy Trail Ride 2003 Announced JEFFERSON CITY, MO, (SLFP.com), March 16, 2003 - Applications are now available for bicyclists that would like to participate in the Katy Trail Ride 2003, a ride on the nation's longest developed rail trail - Katy Trail State Park. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Missouri State Parks Foundation, this 225-mile, scenic and historic bicycle ride on Katy Trail State Park will take place from June 23 through 27. The Katy Trail Ride will allow bicyclists to experience the entire Katy Trail State Park. Bicyclists hop on the Katy Trail in Clinton and hop off in St. Charles five days later. Daily mileage ranges from 27 to 59 miles. Participation is limited to 300 people and the deadline for registration is June 6. The registration fee includes breakfast and dinner daily, outdoor camping spaces each night, portable hot showers, gear shuttle, sag support, and a Katy Trail Ride t-shirt and water bottle. Transportation from St. Charles to Clinton on June 22 or June 27 will be available along with roundtrip transportation from Columbia to Clinton on June 22 and St. Charles to Columbia on June 27 for an additional fee. Day trips are available for bicyclists that would like to participate in this scenic ride but don't have five days to spare. For more information about the ride or for an application, call the Department of Natural Resources toll free at 1-800-334-6946 (voice) or 1-800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf).
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