Dow Corning verdict in silicone implant case in Denver
A former topless dancer lost a 7 million suit against Dow Corning Corp. over health issues she claims from silicone gel breast implants. Jurors found the implants did not cause her fatigue or joint pain and two members were offended by her lifestyle. She said she will appeal.
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Harley-Davidson 90th anniversary pulls massive Milwaukee crowd
Waves of Harley riders descend on Milwaukee for the 90th anniversary celebration drawing about 29 000 motorcyclists and enthusiasts. Police report only minor traffic issues as Jay Leno headlines the weekend events and riders parade in denim and chrome. The scene mixes workers, executives, and hobbyists celebrating a lifestyle as much as a brand.
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Inflation flat at wholesale level boosts market rally
Washington reports the May Producer Price Index holding steady, easing inflation fears and aiding a market rally while retail sales rise a meager 0.1 percent. Clothing and cars show discretionary gains as officials hope the Fed will delay rate hikes for now.
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Single Russian AIDS patient linked to child infections outbreak
Researchers traced a late 1980s AIDS epidemic in southern Russia to one Congo returned Russian engineer who infected his wife, then their child. The virus spread to other children via tainted syringe reuse in hospitals in Elista during 1988 and 1989, prompting health officials to reform medical practices. Romania faced a parallel outbreak from tainted blood.
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Local Tips Line and Contacts for Aiken Newsroom
Local information numbers show the newsroom contact options for tips and story ideas at 648-2508 and Fax 648-6052. AnswerLine surveys use 648-2311 and general questions reach 642-5151 in Aiken South Carolina.
Entertainer Lew Schneider Hosts Parenting Standup for Charity
Lew Schneider of Down the Shore hosted a parenting themed night of standup benefiting the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. He joked about New York’s challenges for parents and likened city parenting to a strategic move in checkers. Charlie Daniels plans a June 20 USO sponsored visit to USS Roosevelt in the Adriatic Sea for an informal performance and sailor lunch. Michael Bolton will headline a June 26 Music Center benefit for the United Negro College Fund’s Ladders of Hope, aiming to raise eight million dollars total. over one million has been raised so far.
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