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...within nine months. Still, the fact that the test kits, manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, Electro-Nucleonics and Litton Bionetics, were produced in crash programs prompted many fears about the reliability and precision of the tests. Of particular concern was the chance that too many blood samples would register an incorrect positive reading, falsely suggesting the presence of AIDS antibodies. Last week, an NIH conference on the blood tests brought reassuring news: in the first three months of use around the country, the tests have proved 99.8% accurate. Screeners have found that most of the false positive results could be eliminated...
...Number of American Idol contestants for whom incorrect phone numbers were displayed moments before viewers started dialing in. All of Tuesday's votes had to be thrown out, and a revote was held the next night...
...Incorrect number printed in the New York Daily News Scratch n' Match game (the winning number was 12), causing thousands to mistakenly think they...
...issue, let’s be clear: the procedure at issue involves the infusion of a liquefied mixture of nutrients into Schiavo’s stomach through a tube inserted in her stomach wall. Even calling that tube a “feeding tube” gives the incorrect impression that somehow Schiavo, who has no awareness, has the capacity to enjoy food just as you and I do. Nothing could be further from the truth. She is not able to enjoy meals, contrary to some media reports. She is not able to eat the bread and water some demonstrators...
Craigslist.org lists postings for used futons, Dior bags, refrigerators... and potential no-strings-attached hookups. Right here in the Square! With over 90 grammatically incorrect postings this week, Harvard affiliates have already jumped onto this bandwagon...