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• Fraud Settlement Helps Coloradan Consumers

  Staff Writer | August 07, 2006 1:50 PM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  An August 5, 2006 AP article details a $70 million securities fraud settlement that will help Coloradans who fell prey to a company that targeted military personnel. The Texas-based company, American-Amicable Life Insurance Co. reportedly duped 90,000 consumers, including 70,000 military personnel."Sales agents misled military personnel to believe they could earn $1 million in 20 years if they...

• Congratulations Colorado Springs

  Staff Writer | July 30, 2006 9:28 PM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  We love working and assisting the people of Colorado Springs and a report this week by "Money" revealed something that we at Burg Simpson have known for a long time. When looking at factors such as quality of life and climate, Colorado Springs is an incredible city. In fact, "Money" ranked Colorado Springs #1 in the category of "Top Ten Best Big Cities in America To Live!" Way to go Colorado...

• "Black-Box" Antidepressant Warning Still Debated

  Staff Writer | July 19, 2006 6:32 PM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  According to a report by the United Press International, the debate continues over the antidepressant's "black box" label, warning of the increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior, especially among adolescents. Supporters of the warning see it as necessary and are upset that some doctors are needlessly prescribing these treatments to children. Critics of the warning believe that it...

• Colorado Springs Energy Rates Lowest in Colorado

  Staff Writer | July 06, 2006 9:39 AM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  According to a report by Hispania News, the ACCRA cost-of-living index ranks Colorado Springs with the lowest energy rates in Colorado. A Colorado Springs resident's typical monthly energy bill was $121.56. According to Edward Easterlin, an official with Colorado Springs Utilities, the low energy cost in Colorado Springs, in part, is a result of an effective hedging program that helps to keep...

• State Patrol Targets Tailgaters

  Staff Writer | July 06, 2006 9:36 AM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  The Colorado Springs Gazette reported on the continued efforts by the Colorado State Patrol to reduce motor vehicle accidents by using a new technology to identify tailgaters. A new radar gun has the capability not only to identify driving speed but to also detect the space between two cars. In Colorado, the tailgating law is that drivers must leave one car length for every 10 miles per hour....

• Pharmacists Care Important to Patients

  Staff Writer | July 06, 2006 9:33 AM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  A recent study documents that the quality of care provided by pharmacists is important to the outcome for particular patients. The study, which was conducted on in-patient conditions, determined that the involvement of a pharmacist in patient care is a valuable addition to the patient's health care process. This is consistent with the obligation of pharmacists to do more than "just fill...

• Ketek May Increase Possbility of Liver Injury Four Times Over Other Antibiotics

  Staff Writer | June 30, 2006 5:33 PM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  Today the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that use of the antibiotic Ketek could cause dangerous and even fatal liver injury. While all antibiotics carry some risk of liver injury, Ketek appears to be 4 times as likely to cause liver damage as other antibiotics. At least 14 people experiencing liver failure following their use of Ketek, four of which died because of their injuries. 23...

• $2.6 Million "Fixer-Upper"

  Staff Writer | February 20, 2006 10:57 PM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  An industrial facility at 9965 Federal Drive was recently purchased by Corporate Office Properties Trust. The site, previously owned by Intel Corporation sits on an 11-acre parcel and during the early 1990s, housed Ford Microelectronics research and development center. COPT will spend nearly $3 million to renovate the 60,000 square-foot office and lab building.

• Worst Intersections In Springs

  Staff Writer | February 14, 2006 10:54 AM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  According to the Colorado Springs Gazette, police announced 2005's mostdangerous intersections last week. The intersection of Academy and Fountaintopped the department's list.Statistics show that there were 38 accidents at Academy and Fountain, and 31people were hurt in the 20 crashes involving injuries.Nineteen of the 38 wrecks were rear-enders; 10 were broadside collisions;and three were...

• Misdiagnosis Malpractice Lawsuit Settled

  Staff Writer | January 21, 2006 8:52 AM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  The Department of the Air Force recently settled a malpractice lawsuit with a woman whose burst appendix was origianly diagnosed as a sexually transmitted disease. Michelle Reed went to the Peterson Air Force Base medical clinic on September 15, 2003 complaining of abdominal pain. It wasn't until six days later that it was determined her appendix was the problem. By the time she had surgery,...