Punishing heat sparks Olympic illness count in Atlanta
Health officials report 372 heat related illnesses among spectators and workers during the July 6 to 23 period of the Atlanta Olympics. Most treated at medical trailers for dehydration and heat cramps. No heat stroke reported. Daily highs ranged 88 to 93 before a shower cooled downtown.
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Minnesota ruling could open door to tobacco lawsuits
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota can sue tobacco companies for false advertising, a decision seen as unlocking more health insurer lawsuits. Legal experts say the case, about deceptive trade practices, will require a jury to decide if tobacco firms acted unfairly. trial set for 1998.
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Venture-capital awards eyed for Aiken and Augusta firms
The program may award 25 000 to aiken company and to AE Systems of Augusta, while Aegenas Inc. of Aiken could receive 52341. SARDI executive director Lewis Attardo says the mission is high value job creation and long term business development through venture capital, not quick profits.
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Aiken Jaycees Car Show Boosts Local Fundraiser Saturday
Cars of all kinds will roll into Aiken for the Jaycees big fundraiser on Saturday Aug 3. The third annual car show features classic and modern vehicles judged and open to the public from 8 a.m. to mid afternoon at the Aiken Jaycee Fairgrounds Highway 1 North. Admission is 3 dollars with lunch and refreshments for sale. Exhibitors expected from Georgia and South Carolina.
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Sage Mill industrial park seen as Southeast’s premier future
EDP and county officials tout Sage Mill as a 1100 acre park with strong infrastructure soon attracting visitors and 52 high-capital prospects this year, marking a 25 percent rise. SKF USA Inc. will locate inside the park, projecting 276 new jobs.
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Dangerfield
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Record Nun
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