Library of Congress unveils digital talking book model for blind readers
A plastic clad talking book replaces cassette tapes with a card sized reader that displays pages as digital content. The Bulgarian designer Lachezar Tsvetanov won 5000 dollars for the model aimed at a living room look. The Library plans 30 000 title conversions over three years at about 75 million dollars with 50 000 players produced then 50 000 more annually to replace cassette readers by 2008 and beyond.
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Daughter learns to cope with mother's terminal illness death
DEAR ABBY shares a reader’s grief after her mother died of breast cancer when she was 15. A hospice counselor explains why families hide bad news, outlines grief support options, and offers resources including a national hotline and local channels.
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FDA cracks down on cosmetic contact lenses sold without prescription
The FDA warns decorative contact lenses sold without a prescription pose eye injuries and blindness risk. It began stopping imports and will seize unapproved lenses sold in stores and markets, urging consumers to seek prescription guidance from eye-care professionals.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
U.S
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