. Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:24:07 +0000 From: DocuTicker Support <support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: jwne@xxxxxxxxxx Subject: [DocuTicker] Newsletter 119 On the Ticker: DocuTicker Newsletter <http://www.docuticker.com/> Number 119 February 23, 2010
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On the Ticker: Featured posts from DocuTicker. Visit DocuTicker now: <http://www.docuticker.com/> or click a link to view the entire post: * How Healthy Is Your County? New County Health Rankings Give First County-by-County Snapshot of Health in Each State <http://digbig.com/5bbcsd> * Unemployment Statistics on Older Americans (Updated 2/10) -- <http://digbig.com/5bbcse> * Cell Phones Behind Bars - <http://digbig.com/5bbcsf> * Pew Finds Credit CARD Act Will Save Consumers Billions - <http://digbig.com/5bbcsg> * Elephants and the Ivory Trade Ban: Summary of Research Results - <http://digbig.com/5bbcsh> * The World's Most Innovative Companies 2010 - <http://digbig.com/5bbcsj> * FDA Unveils Initiative to Reduce Unnecessary Radiation Exposure from Medical Imaging - <http://digbig.com/5bbcsk> * A lasting legacy: How major sporting events can drive positive change for host communities and economies - <http://digbig.com/5bbcsm>
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