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North Carolina Should Increase Cigarette Tax by 50 Cents to Save Lives and Raise Revenue

WASHINGTON, July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080918/CFTFKLOGO ) We urge North Carolina legislators to take a stand to protect the health and pocke...

Olive Garden's Pasta for Pennies Makes Cents for Cancer Research

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Students across the country will soon kick off Olive Garden's 15th-annual Pasta for Pennies fundraising program benefiting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) School & Youth campaign. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prn...

Omega Protein Reports 17 Cents Per Share Third Quarter Profit

HOUSTON, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE: OME ), the nation's leading producer of Omega-3 fish oil and specialty fish meal products, today reported net income of $3.1 million (17 cents a share) for the third quarter of 2008, compared to net income of $7.2 mil...

Champions Biotechnology, Inc. Reports Two Cents per Share Earnings for Three Quarters Ended January 31, 2008

ARLINGTON, Va., March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Champions Biotechnology, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CSBR), a development stage biotechnology company, announced today its third quarter financial results. Full details of the Company's financial results are available in the Company's Form 10-QSB...

American Physicians Capital, Inc. Declares Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend of 10 Cents Per Common Share

EAST LANSING, Mich., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of American Physicians Capital, Inc. (APCapital) (Nasdaq: ACAP ) has declared a cash dividend of 10 cents per common share, payable December 31, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 13...

Tyco International Increases Quarterly Dividend 36 Percent to 15 Cents per Share; Initiates New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program

PEMBROKE, Bermuda, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC , BSX: TYC) announced today that its Board of Directors approved an increase in the company's quarterly dividend to 15 cents per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The new quarterly dividend repr...

Old Republic Announces Regular First Quarter Dividend of 17 Cents

CHICAGO, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: ORI ) announced today that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the regular quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per common share. The dividend is payable on March 13, 2009 to shareholders of re...

Gluten-Free Diet May Alleviate Psychiatric Symptoms In Adolescents

According to new research conducted in Helsinki, Finland, gluten-free diet may help alleviate depressive and behavioural symptoms in adolescents with coeliac disease. Coeliac disease in adolescents has been associated// with an increased prevalence of depressive and disruptive behavioural disorder...

District of Columbia Cigarette Tax Increase Delivers Victory for Kids and Taxpayers

...as taken an important step to protect the District's kids and taxpayers from the devastating toll of tobacco use by increasing the cigarette tax by 50 cents to $2.50 per pack - the seventh highest cigarette tax in the nation. We applaud the City Council for its unanimous support of this life-saving proposa...

BD Announces Results for Third Fiscal Quarter

...perations included a tax benefit of $20 million (8 cents diluted earnings per share from continuing operati...$3.67 included the aforementioned tax benefit of 8 cents and the second quarter charge of 11 cents relating to a pending antitrust class action settl...

BD Board Declares Dividend

..., July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Board of Directors of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX ) has declared a quarterly dividend of 33 cents per common share, payable on September 30, 2009 to holders of record on September 9, 2009. The indicated annual dividend rate is $1.32 per share. ...

MSA Announces Second Quarter Results

...ercent. Net income for the second quarter of 2009 was $12.5 million, or 35 cents per basic share, a decrease of $7.5 million, or 38 percent, compared with $20.0 million, or 56 cents per basic share, for the same quarter last year. "MSA's consolidated...

ACC Responds to Study Published in Pediatrics About Phthalate and IV Tubing

... of chemistry is a $689 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have a...

d'Gianni to Unveil Exquisite New Lingerie Collection Aboard New York City Cruise Ship

...dwide conducting the most advanced and promising breast cancer research that will help lead to prevention and a cure in our lifetime. A minimum of 85 cents of each dollar donated to the Foundation goes directly to breast cancer research and awareness programs. For more information about BCRF, visit www...

The Hispanic got milk? Campaign Visited New York July 18 - July 22

...tial nutrients that will help them refuel after a workout, for less than 25 cents a glass. Photo Caption 2: Milk Rocks!... Juan Vargas makes a... he needs to keep him healthy and strong to keep on riding, at less than 25 cents a glass! Check us out at http://www.eligeleche.com to learn more ...

Parents Urged to 'Make Change to Save Change' at Back-to-School Time

...ming more dairy products, which helps to save change in their wallets, and ensures they aren't short-changed on nutrition. For example, at just 25 cents per glass, milk provides one of the richest sources of well-absorbed calcium in the American diet. Plus it contains eight other essential nutrients, i...

Congress Moves Forward With Tax-Funded Abortion Plans

...a trillion or more in the next 10 years. This is yet more excessive government spending at a time when the federal government is already borrowing 47 cents of every dollar it spends. Against a backdrop of declining public support, the President has told Congressional leaders he wants them to pass a measu...

California Expert Panel Concludes Bisphenol A is Not a Reproductive or Developmental Toxicant

... of chemistry is a $689 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have alway...

Abbott Reports Strong Second Quarter Results; Confirms Double-Digit Earnings Growth Outlook for 2009

...-digit increase over prior year On June 12, 2009, the board of directors of Abbott declared the company's quarterly common dividend of 40 cents per share, an increase of 11 percent over the prior period. The cash dividend is payable Aug. 15, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of busi...

Julie Stav Reminds Hispanic Moms to Invest in Their Family's Wellness with Milk!

...es of low fat or fat free milk a day. Many people don't know that as nature's wellness drink, milk has 9 essential nutrients ... all for less than 25 cents a glass(1)!," says Julie. THE MATH IS SIMPLE: MILK IS THE BIGGEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK It's no secret that the economy has affected ever...

The Hispanic got milk? Campaign Visits Chicago from July 2 - July 10

... milk into her daily diet at the got milk? Drink Well. Live Well. tour event in the Thompson Center. This initiative reinforces that milk, at about 25 cents a glass, provides you with 9 essential nutrients like calcium and Vitamin D -- plus it is one of the most economical sources of protein. Photo...

New Jersey Leaders Detail Savings for Health Reform

...om chronic disease prevention and management: Seventy-five cents of every dollar spent on health care is for patients with chronic illnesses...etter managed. In Medicaid and Medicare, the numbers are worse -- 83 and 96 cents respectively. $1.7 trillion of health care spending annually is as...

Wisconsin Tobacco Tax Increase Is Positive Step for Health, but Budget Disappoints by Cutting Funding for Tobacco Prevention Programs

...ent on the program. Few government programs provide such a tremendous return on investment. Nevertheless, the cigarette tax increase, to $2.52 cents per pack, is a win-win solution for Wisconsin -- a health win that will reduce tobacco use and save lives and a financial win that will raise much-...

New Scientific Evidence Suggests Humans Resistant to Phthalate Effect on Lab Rodents

... of chemistry is a $689 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have a...

18th Annual Fat Tire Classic Benefiting the National Sports Center for the Disabled & the American Red Cross Mile High July 17th - 19th, 2009

...Mile High Chapter is affiliated with the American Red Cross and is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Locally seventy-nine cents of every dollar is spent on humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time and money to ...

The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Announce 2009 Celebrating UC Success Contest Winners

...iseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, with more than 81 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor...

American Chemistry Council Responds to Health Canada's Proposed Phthalates Restrictions

... of chemistry is a $689 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have a...

Global health funding soars, boosted by unprecedented private giving

..." Where the money is being targeted within those countries also merits more scrutiny. Based on the research for 2007, HIV/AIDS receives at least 23 cents out of every dollar going into development assistance for health. Tuberculosis and malaria received less than a third of that, even though the combine...

Abbott Declares 342nd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend

... ABBOTT PARK, Ill., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of Abbott today declared a quarterly common dividend of 40 cents per share. This marks the 342nd consecutive quarterly dividend to be paid by Abbott since 1924. The cash dividend is payable Aug. 15, 2009, to ...

Birner Dental Management Services, Inc. Declares $.17 Quarterly Dividend

...FECT TEETH dental practices, announced its regular quarterly dividend. The Company's board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 17 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable July 10, 2009, to shareholders of record June 26, 2009. Birner Dental Management Services, In...

Press Releases on BPA Studies By-Pass Scientific Process

... of chemistry is a $689 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have a...

Successful Disease Management Programs Can Play Role in Health Care Reform

...h Care Authority's state SoonerCare program. Evidence suggests that 96 cents of every Medicare dollar and 83 cents of every Medicaid dollar are used to treat chronic diseases.(7) Disease man...

Advances in Medical Technology Identified as a Primary Driver of Increased Costs

...which puts health insurers' profitability at somewhere between twenty-five and forty percent, PricewaterhouseCoopers confirms that in truth only three cents of every health care premium dollar is spent on health insurer profit. This is less than the 2008 profit of 4.9 percent reported to Reuters by auto a...

American Chemistry Council Welcomes Call for Expedited FDA Review of BPA

... of chemistry is a $664 billion enterprise and a key element of the nation's economy. It is one of the nation's largest exporters, accounting for ten cents out of every dollar in U.S. exports. Chemistry companies are among the largest investors in research and development. Safety and security have a...

Florida's $1 Cigarette Tax Increase a Big Win for Public Health

... its cigarette tax this year. In February, Arkansas increased its tax by 56 cents and Kentucky increased its tobacco tax by 30 cents, doubling the state tax to 60 cents per pack. In April Rhode Island added $1.00 to its tobacco tax, making thei...

New CASA* Report Finds Federal, State and Local Governments Spend Almost Half a Trillion Dollars a Year on Substance Abuse and Addiction

... Of Every Federal And State Dollar Spent, 96 cents Goes to Shovel up Wreckage of Illness, Crime, Social Ills; Only 2 cents Goes to Prevention and Treatment WASHINGTON, May 28 /PRNewswire-USNews...

Arizona Shows More Than a 20% Drop in Smoking Rates

...erican Cancer Society, American Heart Association and American Lung Associations' and other organizations statewide to raise the tax on tobacco by two cents and pass the Smokefree Arizona Law. Smokefree Arizona, the law that eliminates smoking in most indoor businesses went into effect in the begi...

WellPoint Institute of Health Care Knowledge Releases Report on Health Care Costs

...ch puts health insurers' profitability at somewhere between twenty-five and forty percent, PricewaterhouseCoopers confirms that in truth is only three cents of every health care premium dollar is spent on health insurer profit. This is less than the 2008 profit of 4.9 percent reported to Reuters by auto a...

The Hispanic got milk? Campaign Visited Denver May 17th - May 20th

...ends enjoy their pineapple shake during the got milk? Drink Well. Live Well. tour event in the Denver zoo. This initiative reinforces that milk, at 25 cents a glass, provides kids with all the essential vitamins and minerals like calcium and Vitamin D -- plus it is one of the most economical sources of pro...

Technology Leaders, Patient Groups and Community Advocates Launch Effort to Tackle Chronic Disease Crisis in Washington State

... reduce the burden of chronic disease on the largest medical practice in the world - 300 million Americans whom I had the privilege to serve. With 75 cents of every health care dollar spent to treat and manage chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and cancers, our leaders must work tog...