Scientists puzzled by three coexisting flu viruses
Scientists report three flu virus types circulating simultaneously with Influenza A subtypes and Influenza B, an anomaly that challenges expectations of regular pandemics. Researchers note a possible link between the 1950 and 1977 Russian flu strains, while warning that many questions remain about how flu viruses mutate and spread.
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Barbs Nostalgia Sparks Kerosene Lamp Recollection
A memory evokes the kerosene lamp glow and the difficulty of cleaning its chimneys, linking nostalgia to historical chores and simpler times.
GAO warns of radiation prone X-ray machines
GAO report says over a third of dental X-ray units and nearly half of breast X-ray units exceeded safe radiation levels. FDA studies in 38 to 45 states found 36 percent of dental and 46 percent of breast units problematic, with 61 percent of 3,152 new units not in compliance.
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Arkansas fault discovery links to 1811 12 quakes
UPI reports a newly found fault in northwest Arkansas ties to the 1811 12 earthquakes that ravaged Arkansas Missouri Tennessee and Kentucky. Geologists say eastern quakes are inevitable though predicting timing remains impossible and future events could be deadly.
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Robert Hamilton
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Woman wins job bias claim in pension rights case
Anna Jacobs of East Hartford won a $12,500 settlement from Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. after alleging age and sex discrimination led to her 1972 firing. A state commission found strong evidence of discrimination, though the firm did not admit fault.
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Anna Jacobs
East Hartford
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co
Phyllis Gelman
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