Beachside Relief Echoes in a Family Vacation
Deborah Mathis reflects on a Virginia Beach escape as waves and gulls wash away stress from a year’s work and a daughter leaving for college. The piece juxtaposes calm seaside therapy with political noise and bill anxiety while noting a water bill momentarily forgotten amid tides and family milestones.
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FDA panel urges studies for breast lump detector
An FDA advisory panel urged that studies in women be submitted to prove the breast lump detector works. The device, from Inventive Products Inc., uses a silicone lubricant between latex like sheets to enhance skin feel during self examination and would cost about 15 dollars. It has not been approved in the United States and has faced FDA seizures for illegal marketing to hospitals.
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Recycling Pickup Locations Listed Citywide
Residents can recycle at City Carton 4250 SW or at the nearest recycling site. The notice urges participation and notes multiple convenient drop points for local curbside programs.
Judge Approves Dow Corning Implant Settlement Deal
U S District Judge Sam Pointer granted final approval to a 4.25 billion silicone breast implant settlement the largest product liability deal in U.S. history. Over 90 thousand women have joined the agreement with foreign claimants receiving 40 to 90 percent of U S payouts. Dow Corning contributes 2 billion to the fund and a broader window for claims and documentation is set with deadlines through October.
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Corrections In Gazette Reports On Local Incidents
The Gazette corrects several items from Wednesday editions. Arrests of Troy Perkins and Michel Luede man linked to the Flowerama robbery on Aug 18 were misreported. Clarifications include the relationship between Johnson County officials and the Johnson County Professional and Maintenance Employees Union.
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Fifth Ave
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First Ave
Flowerama
First Ave. SE
Johnson County
Johnson County Professional and Maintenance Employees Union
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