Federal regulators are taking steps to get medically unfit truck and bus drivers off the road after being accused for years of dragging their feet on the issue.

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Manufacturing output may drop in Nov: Survey

Published December 2, 2008, 9:04 am, Business Standard India

In what may be a pointer to the industrial output in November, ABN Amro’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a gauge for the manufacturing sector performance, has suffered its first contraction since its launch three-and-a-half years ago.

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Patient Enrolment Completed in Phase II Clinical Trial for Allon's AL-108

Published December 2, 2008, 8:59 am, T-Net British Columbia

Vancouver, BC, December 2, 2008--(T-Net)--Allon Therapeutics Inc. (TSX:NPC) announced today that patient enrolment is complete in a Phase II clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of the Company's proprietary drug candidate AL-108 in patients with schizophrenia-related cognitive impairment.

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Southwest Airlines passenger traffic drops

Published December 2, 2008, 8:50 am, Pittsburgh Business Times

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) reported November passenger traffic was down 8.3 percent compared with November 2007. (LUV)

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Scotiabank Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Published December 2, 2008, 8:49 am, PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

Earnings per share of $3.05 versus $4.01, includes $0.82

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PAKISTAN: Survey shows high HIV levels in Gujrat

Published December 2, 2008, 8:35 am, AlertNet

Source: IRIN An ongoing investigation into the large number of HIV cases in the small town of Jalalpur Jattan in Pakistan's northern Gujrat district, in Punjab Province, is expected to shed light on patterns of infection in the region and influence the future direction of the country's HIV policy.

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'Kernel' of truth: New owner promises to continue traditions when he reopens north Menomonie restaurant next month

Published December 2, 2008, 8:23 am, Dunn County News

During an interview approximately a year ago, co-owners Tom and Mark Michels reported that the Kernel Restaurant at 1602 North Broadway was for sale. The brothers said, too, that they hope the new owner will have an interest in retaining “their” restaurant’s traditions.

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Southwest Airlines' planes had more empty seats in November 9:43 AM CT

Published December 2, 2008, 8:20 am, Dallas Morning News

Southwest Airlines Co. reported an 8.3 percent drop in traffic in November as falling demand left more of its seats unsold. The Dallas-based carrier said it filled 63.2 percent of its seats last month, down 6.1 points from the previous November and its lowest load factor for the month since 2002.

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Vitamin D shines as heart attack fighter

Published December 2, 2008, 8:16 am, Canada.com

OTTAWA - Another study has emerged that says vitamin D is good for you - this time, for your heart.

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