Code Blue and You
Date: 15 March 2005
By PRISCILLA CHAN and JAVAID KHAN
Priscilla CHAN
In this lesson, students review their understanding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. They then learn about other types of medical responses to common emergency situations and evaluate the importance of CPR training in their curriculum.
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Iraqis Say Italians Aren't Cooperating in Kidnapping Investigation
Date: 16 March 2005
By JAMES GLANZ; Jason Horowitz contributed reporting from Rome for this article
James GLANZ
Iraqi investigators trying to find kidnappers of Italian journalist Giuliana Sgrena are stymied by lack of cooperation from Italian intelligence services that won her release by negotiating with abductors; police official Jabbar Anwar warns kidnappings by criminal ring will continue, especially if ransom is paid, as reported in Italian media; suspicious circumstances surrounding Sgrena seizure recounted; photo (M)
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World Briefing | Africa: Kenya: Bid For Permanent Security Council Seat
Date: 16 March 2005
By Marc Lacey (NYT)
Marc NYT
Kenya puts bid in for permanent seat on United Nations Security Council, if council is expanded; South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt are also interested in permanent seats (S)
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For Social Security, 2 Crucial Weeks Near
Date: 16 March 2005
By ROBIN TONER and GLEN JUSTICE; Steven Greenhouse contributed reporting from New York for this article
Robin TONER
Advocacy groups on both sides of Social Security debate plan extensive grass-roots lobbying campaigns during Congressional recess, a critical opportunity to shape public--and Congressional--opinion; new poll by New York Times shows Pres Bush's approval rating for his handling of Social Security has declined since January (M)
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In a High-Profile Trial, Quick Rulings and the Leavening of Humor
Date: 16 March 2005
By KEN BELSON
Ken BELSON
Profile of Federal District Judge Barbara S Jones, who presided over eight-week trial of former WorldCom chief executive Bernard Ebbers; photo (M)
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National Briefing | South: Florida: Husband Opposes Feeding Bill
Date: 16 March 2005
By Abby Goodnough (NYT)
Abby NYT
Michael Schiavo criticizes Gov Jeb Bush and Florida Legislature for trying again to block removal of feeding tube of his severely brain-damaged wife, Terri Schiavo (S)
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In Europe, Cost of Returning A Hertz Car Late Is Going Up
Date: 16 March 2005
By CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT
Christopher ELLIOTT
Hertz Corp slashes grace period for late vehicle returns in Europe and other international locations to 29 minutes from 59 minutes, effective April 4; grace period for US rentals remains 59 minutes; company also makes formal a new currency exchange fee for certain overseas customers (M)
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COURT BLOCKS SALE OF CITIGROUP STAKES IN BRAZIL
Date: 16 March 2005
By Todd Benson (NYT)
Todd NYT
Citigroup wins temporary injunction halting Daniel Dantas, its former investment manager in Brazil, from selling its stakes in Brazilian wireless companies Telemig Celular and Tele Norte Celular, also known as Amazonia Celular (S)
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A Gift to Spring: Lamb, Simply
Date: 16 March 2005
By Nigella Lawson
Nigella Lawson
Nigella Lawson offers recipes for spring lamb and stew of eggplant and garbanzo beans; photos (M)
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Scared Straight Into The Courts of Basketball
Date: 16 March 2005
By PETE THAMEL
Pete THAMEL
Texas University-El Paso and player Omar Thomas prepare to face Utah University in first round of NCAA tournament; photos (M)
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