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Population News Thursday November 15th 2007



Health-care spending to hit $160-billion in 2007Health-care spending to hit $160-billion in 2007
(The Globe and Mail: Tue, 13 Nov) New report says expected 2007 total marks 11th straight year in which spending outpaces inflation, population growth


Lawmaker: Up to $30 billion needed for Georgia roadsLawmaker: Up to $30 billion needed for Georgia roads
(Savannah Morning News: Thu, 15 Nov) ATLANTA - Just to stay even as Georgia's traffic woes mount, the state would need to spend between $20 billion and $30 billion in the next decade on transportation projects.


Nigeria: Youth Service Scheme Apprehends 1,000 ParticipantsNigeria: Youth Service Scheme Apprehends 1,000 Participants
(AllAfrica.com: Wed, 14 Nov) The authorities of the National Youth Service Corps have apprehended about 1,000 fake youth corpers who did not pass through the tertiary institutions but their names were forwarded for mobilization.


Mobile phone market to witness phenomenal growth, says expertMobile phone market to witness phenomenal growth, says expert
(The Peninsula: Wed, 14 Nov) DOHA • The mobile telephone market is expected to see a potential penetration level of a huge 150 per cent in the coming three years.



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Kuwait NewsKuwait News
(Arab Times: Wed, 14 Nov) KUWAIT : The Ministry of Communications (MoC) is considering to adopt a cell number portability system whereby a subscriber will be able to change the service provider but will be able to retain the old number, says Mark Greenquist, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Telcordia.


Health-care spending expected to reach $160.1 billion in 2007Health-care spending expected to reach $160.1 billion in 2007
(The Canadian Press via Yahoo! Canada News: Tue, 13 Nov) OTTAWA - A new report predicts Canada's health-care spending will reach $160.1 billion this year, up from $150.3 billion in 2006.


Health care spending to reach $160.1 billion this yearHealth care spending to reach $160.1 billion this year
(Investment Executive: Tue, 13 Nov) A new report predicts Canada’s health-care spending will reach $160.1 billion this year, up from $150.3 billion in 2006. The Canadian Institute for Health Information pegs the increase at 6.6%. That’s faster growth than the economy.


News IndexNews Index
(Prince George Citizen Online: Tue, 13 Nov) TORONTO - Nearly half of all health-care providers suffer a high degree of on-the-job stress, says a Statistics Canada study released Tuesday.


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